Javier's Irvine Spectrum

4.6

92 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Jan 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 129 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
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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 92 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

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South Orange County
Mexican
South Orange County
Most Booked

Review summary

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Javier's Irvine Spectrum offers a "beautiful restaurant" with "great ambiance" and "fantastic service." The food is "super flavorful," featuring standout dishes like the "enchiladas de camarón" and "mole poblano with chicken." Despite being "expensive," the overall experience is "worth every penny." Reservations are recommended to avoid wait times.

92 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious . Best drinks we’ve ever had . Fabulousl ambiance
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Shital
Orange County
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
If you are a vegetarian or vegan you have to let the waiter know. I have been here a few times and just now learned their vegetable enchilada comes in a sauce that has chicken broth. I think the menu needs to be more informative or the waiter needs to ask more questions. I had the vegan vegetable enchiladas and they were delicious! We ordered 3 different kinds of margaritas and we were disappointed in all of them. Service was good but they were also very busy so I understand. Ambiance was great!
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celynda
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had such an amazing experience. I celebrated my birthday and the staff was so accommodating. I truly appreciate the extent you all went to ensure my entire family sat together. It was important to me and you saw that. Amazing customer service and amazing food and drinks! 5s across the board easily!
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Davieonna
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Be sure to make a reservation overall 10/10 love the seafood trio and aqua chiles
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Atilio
Boise
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Very nice ambiance, service average to good, food marginal, about the same as normal priced Mexican food restaurants, 9$ for non-alcoholic beer and 28$ for a salad and 28$ for a quesadilla? I guess it's great if you can get it. Never will return.
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P
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Server was positive and knowledgeable. Previously had been to Javier’s and enjoyed the food. Unfortunately this time was not the same. While there are a few vegetarian options, the green sauce and rice are made with chicken stock and thus not available as options anymore for vegetarians which was a disappointment. Additionally the food was quite salty. Overall not the delicious food I remember. Also requested at high chair at time of reservation and upon checking in for reservation but never got one.
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Victor
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, amazing decor, food is amazing, but expensive. Outstanding experience overall. Worth every penny!
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Diane
VIP
San Francisco
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and good service. Very busy and a bit loud. Good place for large parties
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Georgia
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Javier’s Irvine is a beautiful restaurant. It has great ambience and lively, but not overwhelmingly loud music. The food that we had was very good. My husband had the tomatillo enchiladas and I had the chicken mole enchiladas. Both came al a cart and beans and/or rice were an additional side order. The margaritas were just OK. I expected a great margarita from Javier’s, and it was a bit watery for me. Overall, very good experience.
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Victor
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
enjoyed the enchiladas de camarón very delicious including the mexican rice on the side.
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Javier's Irvine Spectrum is rated 4.6 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 129 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

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