Javier's Irvine Spectrum

Name: Javier's Irvine Spectrum
Address: 536 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA, United States, 92618
Telephone: (949) 872-2101
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

137 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

8:00 p.m.

Booked 120 times today

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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
Neighbourhood
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 137 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
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Mexican
South Orange County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Javier's Irvine Spectrum offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing" steak picado and diverse tequila choices. The restaurant is praised for its "wonderful dining experience," making it a go-to for upscale Mexican cuisine. Some diners note the "high prices" and occasional wait times, but overall, "Javier's never disappoints."

137 Reviews

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Rachel
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 always perfect service, and the food was amazing !
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Shay
Central Coast
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Everything was good until this waiter kept bumping into my chair and not saying excuse me! So annoying! Other than that everything else was fine.
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Stevie
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always such a great experience at Javier’s. From the service to the food, just incredible.
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Lindsay
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Sat us 30 minutes after our reservation time that we made a month ago. Drinks were wrong. Filet not cooked right
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Yami
Orange County
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for lunch with a group of six friends and had a great time! Excellent food and service!
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Michelle
VIP
Orange County
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The server was fantastic. Incredible attention to detail. I was disappointed at reception. When I checked in to be seated- i let them know that it was a surprise dinner and the 2 out of the 6 would be there later. The rest wanted to be seated 15 minutes early just to get situated. They said we had to wait because at least half the party needed to be seated. That was more than fine. The attitude was snarky and it was really rude. She saw I had a cake. I was immediately told that there would be a $3 charge per slice. I said that was fine. The hostess was less than kind. I felt less than welcomed. Once we were seated the attitude of the server was kind and accommodating. The front reception with the hostess was less than impressive. I have been a customer when Javiers first opened in Laguna Beach. Then Irvine and Crystal Cove. This was the first time I was less than impressed when I stepped up to check in.
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tim
VIP
Orange County
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great food! Everyone enjoyed the food. I was excellent!
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Chandni
Central Coast
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We came here to dine for valentines weekend. The overall experience was fine but two things really stuck out. Firstly, we had put a note whilst making the reservation online that we prefer a low table yet, they still sat us at a high top. Secondly, our server was not very attentive or friendly. Her demeanor was very off putting. She didn’t smile or seem interested in being there. However, I do have to say that once management stepped in they did put in extra effort to serve us better. That’s why I added an extra star.
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Rocio
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For a busy day their services was great, and very attentive !
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Athalia
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service , ambient and delicious food ! Would recommend
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Javier's Irvine Spectrum is rated 4.6 stars by 137 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

Feb 25, 2025

8:00 p.m.

Booked 120 times today

536 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

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