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Javier's - La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Javier's - La Jolla

4.6
4.6
3519 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
A photo of Javier's - La Jolla restaurant

Javier's - La Jolla

4.6
$30 and under
Mexican
La Jolla

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 170 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.

Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 200-2222
  • Website
    http://www.javiers-cantina.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    JAVIER'S offers a variety of options for banquets and private parties whether you are looking for the perfect location to host your next corporate luncheon or dinner or a gathering of family and friends.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (858) 200-2222

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What 3,519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Javier's in La Jolla offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." The ambiance is "beautiful" and perfect for celebrations or romantic evenings. Despite some noise and occasional reservation delays, guests consistently praise the "fantastic" margaritas and "wonderful" staff. A must-visit for exquisite Mexican cuisine.

3,519 Reviews

  1. Lawrence

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and music at Javier’s La Jolla. Our waitress was awesome ! Best salsa and guac !

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  2. Brianna

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was extremely loud and crowded. Very little space to move about or even pose for a picture. The service was decent. The food was not good at all. Everything tasted like absolutely nothing. If you’re looking for some high scale Mexican food, try somewhere else. We racked up about a $200 bill among two people and didn’t like a single thing we ate. We hated our drinks but weren’t allowed to change them for something else or get them taken off the bill. We spent $200 on meals we hated. Would not visit again.

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  3. Ivanna

    VIP

    Baja California

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is alright and way too overpriced for what it is and the portion sizes. Guacamole and shrimp ceviche was pretty good in taste. Servers were attentive. Restaurant itself is very nice.

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  4. Brittney

    VIP

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed my dining experience. Server was attentive, music was vibey and fun, food quality was top notch and authentic and the decor is gorgeous, well thought and tropical. I brought work colleagues here and they were very impressed. I’ve been to 2 of the Javier’s locations and they are both a 10/10. I was sad they had a time limit (2 hours) and asked us to leave for the next party on a weekend but that goes to show you how many people want to dine here. If you can snag reservations, I would 100% recommend going for it. Keep in mind they only seat when the entire party is present.

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  5. bakobundu

    VIP

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was outstanding. Always a vibe in there. Very busy. Checkin could be better

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  6. Anita

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Javier is a wonderful environment ,wonderful food, wonderful customer service.

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  7. Doug

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great but even better were our servers and waiter. Positive, upbeat, and engaged. They made everyone feel special and provided a great service to our group.

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  8. Jeff

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice vibe, better than the Vegas location as it was much quieter and we could talk. Special salad was really good as are the chips and salsa. Steak fajitas were excellent. Good service and had a good time.

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  9. Casey

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to splurge and come to Javier’s while our daughter was home from college. We got the tableta which is always one of our favorites. The carnitas was so overdone, it was hard and very difficult to chew. We were not able to eat it. So sad because it’s usually delicious!

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  10. Jay

    VIP

    San Diego

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Javier’s never disappoints with really good food and a beautiful setting. Our waiter was excellent. Prices are creeping up but still a decent value.

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Javier's - La Jolla is rated 4.6 stars by 3519 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Javier's - La Jolla restaurant

Javier's - La Jolla

4.6
$30 and under
Mexican
La Jolla

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 170 times today
Google Map for Javier's - La Jolla

4301 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92122

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.javiers-cantina.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 200-2222
  • Private party facilities
    JAVIER'S offers a variety of options for banquets and private parties whether you are looking for the perfect location to host your next corporate luncheon or dinner or a gathering of family and friends.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (858) 200-2222
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