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Javier's - La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Javier's - La Jolla

4.6
4.6
3692 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 183 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.

Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 200-2222
  • Website
    http://www.javiers-cantina.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    JAVIER'S offers a variety of options for banquets and private parties whether you are looking for the perfect location to host your next corporate luncheon or dinner or a gathering of family and friends.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (858) 200-2222

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Menu

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What 3,692 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Javier's in La Jolla offers a "beautiful ambiance" with a lively atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. The food is consistently praised as "delicious," especially the "lobster enchiladas" and "carne asada." While service can be "amazing," reservations are essential as it gets busy, and noise levels can be high.

3,692 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sonora4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a really good experience Javier’s. Delicious food, excellent service and ambience.

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  2. Ward VIP

    Tahoe8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and great food. A little bit noisy, because it's a popular place. A place to see and be seen.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience, wonderful service. The food is always fresh and delicious. I’ve had the Carnitas, crab enchiladas my favorite. The cocktails are outstanding. It’s a great place for a date or a celebration of a special time.

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  4. janiffer

    Palm Springs5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken taquito appetizer was a perfect sized lunch for two. Delicious food

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is excellent and service is fast. The space has amazing decor but the music is terribly loud and not the genre you would expect for a high-end Mexican restaurant (more like nightclub at midnight with a booming base). I probably wouldn't come here again with my parents or anyone with hearing issues.

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  6. Lia VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The lobster enchiladas were amazing and the guacamole was to die for!

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  7. Abel

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We truly enjoy eating at this restaurant. It's just not beautiful in decor but the food is excellent. The drinks are exceptional. Try the Cafe con Leche Martini. The seafood enchiladas were amazing and the carnitas as well. Great service too!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff. Nice ambiance and decor. Good food.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the ambiance, to the service, the music, the drinks and the food. We were blown away! Really great restaurant. I’d love to come back to again when I visit San Diego again.

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  10. Martha

    San Diego14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a beautiful place but unfortunately, the food that I ordered was shrimp enchiladas the shrimp was way overcooked. The shrimp texture was like rubber. ♥️my Daughter ordered a short rib that was pretty good but the time it took to get our food was a very long time I don’t think I’ll be visiting this restaurant again.

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Javier's - La Jolla is rated 4.6 stars by 3692 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 183 times today
Google Map for Javier's - La Jolla

4301 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92122

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.javiers-cantina.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 200-2222
  • Private party facilities
    JAVIER'S offers a variety of options for banquets and private parties whether you are looking for the perfect location to host your next corporate luncheon or dinner or a gathering of family and friends.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (858) 200-2222
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