Javi’s Burritos

I was in the area for a floral arrangement class and I was hungry. I came to my bfff Unilocal to find a place in the area since I’m unfamiliar. I stumbled across this place and decided to stop in.
This is strictly a carry out restaurant. They had a few chairs lined up so you could sit and wait if you want.
It’s a family owned restaurant and they have their son there who’s a little ham! He was adorable. He definitely made the wait more bearable with his crazy antics and entertaining personality.
I ordered 2 carne asada tacos with cilantro and onion. Anddddd elote!!! I love when places sell elote. They didn’t skimp on the steak and it was well seasoned. My only complaint was they went a little too hard on the onion. I was tried to get as much off as I could but was difficult since I had to eat it in my car. The elote was pretty good just wish it had more spice to it. Total $ 10 and some change.
My friend ordered the chicken taco with everything and a cheese quesadilla. She said both were delicious. $ 5
If I’m ever in the area again I might stop back, but then again maybe not since there’s no seating.

OK, Mexican food is likely my favorite of all foods and I heard of a new burrito spot so of course i’m gunna give it a shot as i’m always game to find a better burrito or taco than what I knew existed. So Javis comes into my view and I grab a spot and pull in. I walk in the door and it is a small floor space without tables so its a take out spot. No problem, I order a a pork burrito. I request a cup of red and green sauce to go with it. I got home and unwrapped it, stood it up and took a bite. The pork is seasoned very well, there is a great flavor with every bite! I pull out the red sauce and put a dab on for the next bite. The consistency of the sauce screams freshly made as its not total liquid, it’s got a bit of body to it and the taste really got my attention. It paired very nicely with the pork! The green was also good but didnt complement the pork as well as it might with a chicken burrito but its still a good sauce!
Ambiance: It’s a take out spot… not dining in here.
Taste: Thumbs up! It was really good! If Im in the area, Im stopping here for sure!
Value: With the flavor they are packing in there you cant get it at a better price!
I’ll be back for sure!

Was very pleased with my first visit. I had the steak burrito and in my usual boring way had it with meat and cheese only and it was very tasty. A couple of more visits and I can say it is my favorite place for burritos.

I ordered from here today. The guy who picked up was extremely rude. I placed an order and paid on grubhub and when I called to check in. He told me that there was no driver and that the owners didn’t pick up their phone. Extremely unprofessional people. The guy at the restaurant kept hanging up. Really sad considering I used to order from here all the time. Pathetic service.

Excellent food and service, but wish there was an easier pick up menu available for call-​in orders. Very affordable and the burritos are big, especially considering the price. Very good

Pretty good! They give you a lot of filling which is always nice. Comes out hot and ready. Nom.
Small Chimichanga is worth trying
Fish Taco was spicy but good
Pork Taco was also good
I don’t think it’s the best I’ve ever had, but it’s really good food and their service is awesome.
No seats though. Only takeout.

One of the best Mexican places I have had in IL. The tacos are amazing! I highly recommend if you are looking for delicious tacos! I hope they expand their location into a dinning in restaurant.

My sister introduced me to this place! I’m in love with their steak and el pastor burritos. I’m also very picky with my horchata, and this place is right up there with my #1 spot! This definitely is the place to go for some yummy, authentic, Mexican food! I can honestly say that we will be frequenting this place on a regular basis.

I live in downtown Glen Ellyn. I eat here at least once a week. It is delicious. The steak is tasty and cleaned of fat, so you don’t get bites of steak fat like you do at other places. I definitely recommend this place. I have all my friends and family going here now. The restaurant itself is coming along. They have a nice new counter, credit card system, and a really nice mural and paint job.

This is our «go to» restaurant for the family. Kids love it, we love it.
The tacos are all killer. Burritos are to die for. Great inexpensive Mexican food.

I second all previous reviews.
Tacos were fantastic tasting. Quiet location. Friendly people. Will return as often whenever I’m looking for Mexican food.

This place is amazing! I love Mexican food and I’m always on the search for great tacos! The shrimp tacos are to die for and so are chicken and steak! Everything had great flavor and was well priced. The only down side is I wish they had tables to sit at and it seems the only way you can eat your food is to go!

Javi’s inspired me to write my first Unilocal review. Love the carne asada burrito and service with a smile. Hope they’re here in Glen Ellyn for a long time to come. Cheers!

Genuine service oriented lovely people and superb delicious fresh food!!!
I ordered for delivery in Lombard and they actually came it is the 3^rd time I order and they never disappoint.
I usually go for steak tacos with cilantro and onion. This time I ordered the lettuce, tomato, sour cream in them. Both were yummy great quality and fresh ingredients. I was bummed they had no horchata but I asked for Mexican coke and they had that so I was happy as it’s much better than the one we get here. Delivery was quick, comes very chilled and food very hot.
Next, time I plan on stopping by to meet the infamous lil boy Javi.
I WISH Lombard had Mexican food like this. Until then I’ll happily order from Javi’s!!!

I work in downtown Glen Ellyn so when the office needs tacos we always order javi’s! Maricruz is always soo pleasant when she takes my order and she even remembers who I am when I call. They are always super quick in getting our orders to our office and they don’t charge us any extra for delivery! Her husband is also realy nice.
Lets get down to the food. The tacos are really good. I just wish they would add tacos de lengua, and they didn’t make agua de horchata seasonal! The burritos are always a favorite in our office. The meat is always well cooked. The taco salads are excellent as well. Their green salsa is sooooooo good!
If you blink your eyes you wil miss javi’s in downtown Glen Ellyn so look closely! It’s deff a gem!

Javi’s is the best. To-​go only due to village ordinance.
The couple who run it live in the city and make the treacherous commute each day, sometimes with their toddler son, the infamous «Javi,» in tow. They embody an old school work ethic, and they are always truly grateful for one’s patronage. Their food is made fresh and is excellent. You won’t find better takeout Mexican in the area. And the only sit-​down Mexican that is better is A Toda Madre around the corner. But that’s a completely different price point and experience. Because they operate on a skeleton crew and make everything right there, wait times can be a bit long for takeout. But hey, you can spend the time you’re waiting thinking of the countless aphorisms in the English language that remind us that good things are worth the wait. Also, because they don’t have a public restroom, they cannot have a seating area.
When you go – and you must! – order a burrito or nachos with steak. You won’t be disappointed. Tacos al pastor… ridiculous. Rice and beans are always fresh, not crusted over from being reheated four times a week. Chile relleno is as good as the greatest pepper in the world smothered with cheese gets.
So, if you’ve got 15 minutes to wait and you’re ready to be impressed, make little Javi’s parents’ day and pay them a visit.

Awesome authentic Mexican food in downtown Glen Ellyn! Very accommodating and friendly owners.
Highlights:
Pork Tamales (YUM! — good amount of heat too)
Chile Rellenos (Cooked to perfection, with a good red sauce)
Al Pastor Tacos (Giving Los Burritos a run for their money good!)
Steak Tacos (YUM, available with cilantro and onions upon request)
Steak Burritos (Awesome flavor, comes with sour cream, beans, lettuce, and cheese)
Wish List:
Get some to go Menus (I’ll post some pictures here of the menu, however zoom may not work the greatest on Unilocal). Please Javi get some menu’s printed ASAP, even a black and white menu would be very helpful to your customers who phone orders in.

Great hole-​in-​the-​wall Mexican value.
I’m not normally big on Mexican food but I do enjoy Javi’s.

We stopped in late last night to grab a bite to take home. Normally we’d go to Los Burritos Tapatios. However, after reading many of the positive reviews, we decided to give Javi’s a try. I must say, I was impressed with their kindness even though we were walking in at 9:45pm, 15 minutes before closing. There was no attitude at all. I ordered a pastor taco and my husband ordered a steak burrito. Both were delicious and we agreed that the quality was better than Los B’s. My husband said that Los B’s burritos had a little more flavor, though probably from cooking with more fat (lard?). Next time we’re craving Mexican, we’re choosing Javi’s if they’re open.

The first thing that struck me about Javi’s is the hilarious small child sitting out front eating a sandwich on the step. He couldn’t have been more than two, and yet there he was, chillin’ and taking in the sites of downtown Glen Ellyn. Not a sight you often see in these parts, but I kinda like it!
Others have mentioned a «hole in the wall» vibe here, and I definitely got that. Odd paint job, subpar lighting, no tables or counter, just three counter height chairs scattered around. But I could see into the kitchen, and it was clean. The two adults we encountered were friendly and made us feel like they were happy we were there. Also, as I will explain later, the food was good. So I really don’t care about all the other stuff.
Javi’s accepts cash only, but they did mention that they’re working on getting a «credit card machine» (which is not so much a machine these days, as a tiny device that can connect to a smart phone, but who am I to complain?) It was sort of a fun challenge for my husband and I to scrape together enough cash for our meals.
Now, the food… I highly recommend trying the chile relleno. Best I’ve ever had! The quesadilla was nothing to sneeze at either, but it was just overshadowed by that tasty, cheesy pepper. My husband liked his fajita meal as well, though it was served with chicken when he had ordered steak.
The location can’t be beat. I love the walkability of our little downtowns. We’ll be back to try some more, and to see Baby Javi taking in the sights out front. Though why he was eating a Subway sandwich and not a chile relleno, I’ll never understand.