Javier's Irvine Spectrum

4.6

54 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Javier's Irvine Spectrum

4.6

$31 to $50

Mexican

Irvine

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 183 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

Javier's Irvine Spectrum serves original Mexican cuisine. Opened in 2004 and located close to the 405 and 5 freeways, the restaurant offers numerous entrees and combo meals. Javier's Irvine Spectrum selects and serves only the freshest ingredients, including sustainable and in-season seafood, natural chicken and center-cut #1 prime Angus beef. Every dish is prepared fresh to order, and guests may sit in the spacious main dining room, on the intimate patio, at the bar or in a private dining area.The dining room is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Javier's Irvine Spectrum's full bar is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Reservations are accepted.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 872-2101
Website
https://www.javiers-cantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
JAVIER'S offers a range of options for banquets and private parties, whether for corporate luncheons or family gatherings. Our Banquet options can cater to various group sizes, Enjoy superior service, gourmet Mexican cuisine, and a sophisticated ambiance. Please contact the Banquet Cordinator. Call to Reserve 949-872-2101

Location
536 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Neighborhood
Irvine
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Most Booked
South Orange County
Mexican
South Orange County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Javier's Irvine Spectrum offers a vibrant dining experience with a lively ambiance and consistently "amazing service." Guests rave about the delicious food, including standout dishes like the Steak Picado and Enchiladas de Mariscos. While prices are high, the quality justifies the cost, with many patrons noting the "great atmosphere" and attentive staff.

54 Reviews

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Lawrence
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Their Tomahawk pork chop was the best I have ever had. I will be recommending Javiers to everyone I know.
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Jason
San Francisco
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Mexican food - I had a mole poblano with chicken which was excellent (along with corn tortillas and rice). It was super flavorful and light, which is great for lunch. My client had seafood enchiladas, also great. If I’m in the area I’d definitely come back here. I can see why there was a line out the door when I arrived - it’s popular for a reason. Glad I had a reservation!
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sunia
Portland
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had reservations for 730 did not get seated until 830. Did not receive our food until 945. Constantly out of water drinks chips. When we finally got dinner it was cold
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jennifer
Orange County
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I scheduled my office lunch for the holidays at Javier’s. We had great service and great food. The special was sea bass which was amazing. Javier’s have increased their prices yet again. Entrees are now about $50, which is nuts when probably two years ago it was $28 for enchiladas, rice and beans.
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Michael
Orange County
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location for an enjoyable lunch. Our server was outstanding.
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Sean
Orange County
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had one of the worst servers we’ve ever experienced, she could not answer basic questions about the menu and food and drinks were extremely slow. Our buss boy was awesome and legitimately would have done a better job than our server.
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Monica
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall I would say it’s overpriced for what it is. Our food was fine, but not hot enough…
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Holly
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Javier's didn't disappoint. The quality of the food is amazing. The service was great. The ambience was wonderful.
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Yadira
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went to celebrate my friends birthday, overall experience was good.
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Chris
Orange County
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not happy with Javier’s decision to not include rice and beans with some of your enchilada meals. $42 plate of enchiladas that does not include rice and beans is ridiculous. Add rice and beans is another $12. ITS RICE AND BEANS! How cheap is that to make? First time ever as we are leaving around 7pm on a Saturday, we see empty tables and not many people waiting. Not surprised. People are catching on from what I’ve been reading. It’s a shame because the food and service are good. Not coming back.
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Javier's Irvine Spectrum is rated 4.6 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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Javier's Irvine Spectrum

4.6

$31 to $50

Mexican

Irvine

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 183 times today

536 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

Neighborhood
Irvine
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://www.javiers-cantina.com/
Phone number
(949) 872-2101
Private party facilities
JAVIER'S offers a range of options for banquets and private parties, whether for corporate luncheons or family gatherings. Our Banquet options can cater to various group sizes, Enjoy superior service, gourmet Mexican cuisine, and a sophisticated ambiance. Please contact the Banquet Cordinator. Call to Reserve 949-872-2101

Javier's Irvine Spectrum

Javier's Irvine Spectrum

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