Javier's Crystal Cove

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   Casandra

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyed every second being there! From the moment we walked in the vibes were amazing! They had the windows down & flames going. My 11 year old son was in awe the whole time it was surprisingly very kid friendly on a Sunday night, so that was a plus! Food was great & michelada’s were on point. We ordered ceviche, steak plate for my son & a huge 3 meat platter to share that had chicken, steak & barbacoa! 10/10. The only thing I would like to mention is the bathrooms, why are the bathrooms so tiny for such a huge venue? The line of the bathroom was a little extreme leading outside of the bathroom so that was a little inconvenient. But they do have bathroom attendants to maintain them being they are extremely busy bathrooms. So don’t plan on being able to fix your hair or makeup in there really is no space for that.
   

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   Marce

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   This place was very busy and I didn’t expect it for a Sunday night, but hey! Good for Javier’s! $42 for 2 shrimp/crab enchiladas is a bit excessive if I have to pay another $6 for a small plate of “just ok” rice and beans.
   

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   Robin

   VIP

   Orange County

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were hosting our Aunt & Uncle from PA who were staying with us for a couple days. Our dinner at Javier’s was just fabulous! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Thank you for such a great experience.
   

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   Billal

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very packed and busy, lots of people and delays on the seating. Good food and service
   

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   Denise

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Valet was very busy paid 10$ We arrived at 6:40 checked in had reservations at 7 didn’t get seated till 7:30. The lady’s checking people in were kind, people were very frustrated at them for the wait time. We were standing right next to them as they were calling people in, noticed a gentleman hand one one them a folded up bill on the down low I’m assuming to get them seated quicker, there was also people that knew workers there that were also getting seated as soon as they showed up. Besides that we got seated out waiter was amazing, the food was amazing and will definitely return.
   

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   Kari

   Orange County

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I’ve always loved Javier’s but this experience wasn’t the best. I had made a reservation for my family that was in town from NY. Our reservation was at 6:30, but we had to wait almost a full hour to be seated. I’m 8 months pregnant, so wasn’t thrilled to have to stand around hungry for an extra hour, that’s why I made a reservation, to avoid that situation. Once seated it was fine, albeit the music was way louder than I remember so conversation was difficult, but the food was good and came out timely. Had I known this location had gone Vegas style I probably would’ve taken my family elsewhere.
   

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   Maria

   VIP

   Orange County

   17 reviews

   3.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I called to make reservations directly with Javier Restaurant and I was told that they were booked all day Saturday, 01/11/25. It is extremely difficult to make reservations and normally the hostesses are rude. The waiters have been great. After I was told I could only walk in, I went on Open Table and was able to book a table for Saturday, 01/11/25 for 3. I felt so disappointed that they would tell me that over the phone yet Open Table had availability.
   

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   Liv

   San Diego

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   All the servers ignored us, the drinks were horrible. Very bad service. When told the manager we won’t be back he replied “Good!”
   

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   Catalina

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I loved dining at Javier’s! The only critique I have is that I expected an ocean-front view with my reservation and I was not given one, even after requesting one from the hostess.
   

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    Christeen

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great experience we enjoyed our time the food so delicious
    

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