ShareHours:
Sun-Thu 11:30am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Lot; Street
Last updated 7.21.09
What People Are Saying About Javier's Cantina And Grill
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – On the main drag in Laguna Beach, shoppers and tourists "break" at Javier's for friendly service in a tropical setting. Outdoor dining, large palms and a hip but sophisticated bar attract passersby. – – The Food – Javier's fresh, authentic ingredients are key to traditional Mexican favorites like tamales, chili rellenos and tacos, as well as specialty dishes like Mexican white prawns and shrimp enchiladas. Start with nachos de la casa--a greasy mess of tortilla chips, Jack cheese, shredded chicken, beans and mounds of creamy guacamole and sour cream.…
10/09/09
Once great now rapidly going downhill
by insidescoop123 at Citysearch
Javier's used to be the best Mexican restaurant outside of Mexico. Not any more. The flavors have become increasingly bland and the quality of food increasingly inconsistent. I used to come here and pay $25 for seafood enchiladas and feel like I was ripping Javier's off because the food was so good. When the food was that good the prices were justified. The last few times I have been here the quality and taste of the food has fallen off a cliff and it just isn't worth it anymore. If Javier's wants to serve merely good food rather than great food, I can get good food elsewhere at half the price. Also the service here is extremely unimpressive. The employees tend to spend more time standing around and socializing with each other than serving customers. Last few times I have been there the place has been empty and I have had to wait forever to order, for drinks, for the bill etc. As a point of contrast I just ate at Canaletto at Fashion Island and the service was off the charts excellent. Made the service I received at Javier's seem extraordinarily amateurish in comparison. I do not like to write negative reviews but hopefully Javier will read this review and realize that he needs to fix his ship before it sinks further.
- Pros: Food USED to be great
- Cons: Price, service
05/04/09
What were you thinking?
by LagunaBeachGirl at Citysearch
at best. Food "Was" excellent. Now it is AWFUL, service is AWFUL, attitudes are AWFUL. Javier, I was one of your best customers. We ate at your place in LB several times a month. Now this is just a bad nightclub with sucky food like a night club. Wanna drink? Better bring your own cuz you won't get one there, not even from the bartender. What were you thinking Javier? Wake up and get back to what you do best, cook! Get your staff to have good attitudes! And have your wonderful wife make chocolate bread pudding.
- Pros: Only when in Laguna Beach
- Cons: No longer a good place to eat. Food is average at
04/06/09
Do not go here
by CSMobileUser at Citysearch
I hope this Javier's go out of business. They had a great location with people looking to check out. Javier's staff is the rudest, most unprofessional group I have ever experienced. I will never spend money in Javier's again. See what happens when a restraunt treats people like crap...They don't come back
The Details on Javier's Cantina And Grill
Where to Sit:
Ask to dine on the patio adjacent to the sidewalk--the perfect location for people-watching.
What to Drink:
Be sure to try Javier's margaritas and imported Mexican beers.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Dine At The Bar, Outdoor Dining, Bar Scene
