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Javier’s Downtown, Detroit, MI

Javier’s Downtown

3.2
3.2
12 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Javier’s Downtown & The Agave Lounge is located in the heart of Detroit entertainment district. We are walking distance to Comerica Park, The Detroit Opera House, Ford Field and we are directly across the street from Detroit's famed Music Hall. Javier's is a luxurious Mexican-American steakhouse that blends fine dining with a vibrant nightlife atmosphere. We offer irresistible specials which makes us perfect for business meetings, private events, date nights or even a casual night out. Located inside Javier's Downtown and adjacent to our dining room is our AGAVE LOUNGE. This ultra lounge provides a lively social scene with cocktails, music and a sophisticated yet welcoming ambiance. Whether you are looking for an amazing dinner or a club night out...Javier's Downtown is your destination! While Javier's strives for a comfortable and casual approach... we do request "Appropriate Dress Attire". And ask that all gentlemen remove their hats upon entering our dining room.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (313) 816-0007
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Detroit
  • Cross Street
    On Brush St between Gratiot & Madison. Near Comerica Park & Ford Fi
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Arabian Nights

    US$20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience the magic of Arabian Nights at Agave Lounge at Javier’s Downtown! Every week, we bring you a unique blend of captivating performances, featuring a rotating lineup of talented artists that transport you to the heart of Arabian culture. Immerse yourself in a night of mesmerizing music, dance, and an exotic atmosphere that will awaken your senses. Savor our signature cocktails and indulge in delicious bites as you soak in the vibrant nightlife and the rich, enchanting Arabian experience. Whether you’re here to unwind or dance the night away, Arabian Nights at Agave Lounge promises a truly unforgettable evening.
    Arabian Nights photo

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.2
3.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

12 Reviews
  1. Tamika

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Live Dj, good food & service! The ambiance was even better! Just need a little more help in the Valet dept. But overall, the experience was very enjoyable, I’ll definitely go back!

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  2. Noah

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Went here for dinner on a Sunday night & was met with atrocious service. Our server, T, was inexperienced, slow & blamed her other staff members for her lack of effort. The manager was making excuses & telling me, the customer, that I hurt T’s feelings… nope, if you can’t do your job, you shouldn’t be hired for it. I also suggested he implements more training given the restaurant was new, but of course that won’t be necessary as this will not be a sustainable business. I ordered a quesadilla… it came out after almost 90 minutes colder than a refrigerated one. I was hit with the “kitchen is backed up.” … no girl, you let it sit there. We were there for over two hours & had two drinks a piece ($20 drinks mind you…). I wouldn’t let a dog eat here, much less a human. Both bartenders were extremely kind & I hope they find a new place to work ASAP.

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  3. Jeff

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Valet Parking $30.00. Noise level was horrible will DJ playing music.

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  4. Eva

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Javier’s was everything my daughter was looking for when looking into a picturesque place to take beautiful photos as well as offer a great ambiance for her 21st Birthday!! The staff were very welcoming. The parking was a bit of a headache but it’s downtown so you can expect that. It was also an event going on at ford field. Besides that it was perfect. Not a big selection for kids so if you have picky little eaters they may not enjoy it. But great spot for a date night, Birthday dinner etc.

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  5. Eric

    Detroit

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We visited as a group of 8 and were really looking forward to a good experience, but unfortunately, it was disappointing. We ordered drinks and entrées, but only 4 of the 7 drinks arrived correctly, and even those were sent back because they tasted off—these were from the special menu, so we had higher expectations. The food was no better. The crab cakes were dry, and the salmon salad was brought out without the salmon. A medium-well steak was served looking more like charcoal, and the blackened salmon with black beans tasted bland—almost like cardboard with mango tossed on top. On top of that, the service left a lot to be desired. The servers came off as snobby, which made an already bad experience worse. For the prices we were paying, we expected much better food and service. Unfortunately, this is not a place we’d return to or recommend.

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  6. Boban

    VIP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    At first, I thought this was the same Javier's as Las Vegas, but it couldn't be more opposite. We showed up 10 minutes before our reservation time, and it still took us about 10 minutes to be seated. Not because the restaurant was full, but because the hostess was gone for a while. We were sitting down for 26 minutes waiting for our server, absolutely no one came up to us to mention that they will be right with us. We grabbed the attention of a manager and a bus boy to get our server, both of them did not do that. We then flagged down a bartender, Anthony. After hearing our complaints he took care of us immediately & even took our food order. He was the one single GOOD thing about our dinner. Ordered queso for appetizer, it was not piping hot, and it was a thick pudding-type cheese concoction, it was so gross. I ordered the brush Street salad, and per the menu I opted for grilled chicken. When they served it, it was just microwaved shredded chicken, which totally ruined the salad. It was so disgusting. $18 margaritas were okay, def not worth that price. I did share my comments with Anthony, and he said that he would forward that along to the chef and the manager. But we were very disappointed that the manager never came over to our table to apologize for the experience or acknowledge what was going on. I could tell that the main manager was terribly busy, all the employees there were so incredibly busy so it was very obvious they were shortstaffed. When you walk into the restaurant, to the left is the main dining area, and to the right is a dimly lit lounge/restaurant area. If I ever come back here, I will try the lounge area to see if there's a different vibe there. They have wayyy too many kinks to work out. Huge shout out to Anthony - he was the only employee to acknowledge our extremely poor experience.

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  7. Denise

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    First time a Javier last night with a table of 8 people. This upscale restaurant is very pretty loved the look. The food is great, I had fish tacos and my husband had filet. We enjoyed! The queso dip is awesome and my friends enjoyed the chicken and burrito’s. Drinks great too….. but the service was really bad not that the server didn’t try but she was to slow for whatever reason. The price is a little high for dinner and two drinks . Anyways I would recommend for the food but have patience with the service.

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  8. Federick

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service was amazing. From the drinks to the steak it was exceptional

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  9. Robbie

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They did not have a full menu. We pre looked at the menu so was expecting to order things that were not available. They did not have multiple dressings for salads. Take it or leave it the way we serve it style menu. No flexibility for dietary restrictions. They were out of sprite. The Coca Cola tasted generic. And the icing on the cake is when ordered a filet that came with crispy potatoes and asparagus. The asparagus came out raw and the steak was somehow cold. The potatoes were blazing hot. I told the waitress that my steak was cold and asparagus raw. They took the same exact steak and put it back in the grill which made my steak I requested as medium be well done. At that point, my whole family were almost done so I just moved on. I love to give new places a chance but after that experience, I can’t say I will be in a rush to go back to this restaurant.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Javier’s during opening week and we were pleasantly surprised. They have done a great job with the decor. It feels cozy and elegant. Definitely a nice date night or special occasion worthy. Very spacious and can hold lather parties. The food was seasoned well overall. The only remark on improvement would be to season the rice and beans, and to have the wait staff inform patrons of the price of upcharges. The appetizer chicken wings were perfection. The fish tacos were flavorful and hearty. The airplane chicken was seasoned really well. We’ll definitely be back and look forward to adding the Javier’s experience into our regular places to visit.

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FAQs

Javier’s Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 816-0007.

Javier’s Downtown is rated 3.2 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Javier’s Downtown

1452 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226-2228

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On Brush St between Gratiot & Madison. Near Comerica Park & Ford Fi
  • Neighbourhood
    Detroit
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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