Javier’s

Food — terrible.
Cost — way overpriced.
Drinks — margaritas were delish (the only thing keeping this from a one star!)
We came late at night, service was actually pretty decent and the margaritas (which while they took forever to come out) were pretty tasty. They also have an extensive list of flavored Margs which aren’t overly sweet.
For food we got 2 plates of tacos to share. It was $ 25/​plate for 5 tacos. Aka $ 5 each taco — for some of worst tacos in the history of ever (and I love tacos and will eat almost anything after a few drinks!)
We got chicken and pork, meat was unbelievably dry and had no flavor. Out of the 10 tacos we ate 3. It was sad.
I don’t know if it was because it was late night or what –but def a no go for tacos!

Definitely one of the best fancy Mexican food I’ve had. If you’re in town and is sick of all that steak and burger the this is a great alternative.
I checked out all the Unilocal reviews before ordering so naturally I had to order the Cabo Azul. House Margerita was excellent as well.

Javier’s is a well known restaurant in Newport Beach and the Las Vegas location does not disappoint. The décor reminds one of a Mayan/​Moroccan/​gothic cave (it’s dim even in daytime).
Start with one of their signature cocktails and enjoy their chips and salsa. Try the Tablita, a DIY taco platter served on a plank (this is enough for 3 – 4 to share or two extremely hungry people). You can try a combination of proteins (chicken, steak or pork) as well as corn or flour tortillas (ask for both). All of the flavors are well balanced but you can add jalapeños for that extra kick of spice.
Service is attentive and quite good.

An absolute must for gourmet Mexican while in Vegas. The décor and location inside Aria are worth it alone! Really innovative design and layout. And the margaritas were just fabulous! Craft cocktail style or classic margaritas. From presentation to taste to the buzz, it was a perfect 10! (See my pic)
Can only speak on the cheese enchiladas. Authentic tasting, yet presentation was sleek and minimal. Fancy Mexican! It can be done! It’s open pretty late and has a great bar.

–Rant—
BEST dining experience I’ve had in Vegas thus far.
Ok so this was Thanksgiving weekend so naturally it was super packed and wait was relatively reasonable as such (30+ mins). The front desk ladies were a little snooty but I guess that’s natural given the hotel they are located in (perhaps its their assumption of über-​rich people 24 – 7 and my gf and I weren’t exactly dressed-​to-​impress haha).
After being seated, we were immediately greeted by our waiter. Super friendly guy, great attitude and huge smile. Probably received a huge tip from the previous patrons! Throughout the entire time, this guy came by and asked how we were doing, how the food came out and was cracking jokes. Amazingly attentive and great sense of humor!
Ok so in terms of water, they come by plenty to make sure you are sufficiently hydrated. I love this and always notice it when an establishment fails to provide me a full glass of water on a consistent basis, even to the extent that when I’m eating at a restaurant that does NOT do this well, I always ask for TWO glasses of water when they initially provide it!
As for the food, I had the seafood enchiladas… HOLY SHIT these were good. I mean, beyond what I thought it would be. One lobster, one crab (I think?) and one shrimp. Whatever the sauce or seasonings used were, they must have been made with unicorn dust or cocaine or both. Even without the sauce, the freshness of ingredients and seasonings brought out the food’s natural flavors beyond that of the sauce. A rather natural blend of flavors made for an extremely memorable food experience.
I forget what we had for dessert but it was like some vanilla ice cream with flan? Something super sugary but equally delightful w.r.t. taste. Again, sprinkled with either unicorn dust, cocaine or both, I just remember it blowing my mind completely.
—Overall—
Service: A+ Our waiter rocked. Service Game on point~
Food: A+ Unicorn Dust and Cocaine I kid you not…
Atmosphere: A. I didn’t care for bar atmosphere so much but we were their for dining and the dining area was superb.
Value: Again, BEST dining experience I’ve had in Vegas thus far. Value exceeds price paid.

The salsa game here is incredible. They might serve other food on that menu but I don’t really care. Their salsa verde with avocado is creative and addictive. It’s like crack, but slightly easier to get. I tried snorting it so that I could get a better high but the hostess looked at me funny and I stopped. I’m so serious. Even their house red salsa was fantastic. This place serves the second best complimentary chips and salsa that I’ve ever had in my life. There was a steak thing that was pretty good and a lobster enchilada thing that was pretty good but this review is all about the salsa. Salsa. Eat the Salsa. Eat it. Get full off of it you dumb tourist, you.

Took my daughter and parents for dinner here. It’s very cozy and romantic as the lights are turned down past the low setting. I could not see the menu in the dark. The décor is unique.
For $ 200 including the gratuity, we got:
one margarita — per my daughter, it was amazing, octopus ceviche — was out of this world!,
Enchilada platter — they were good,
Grilled scallops with rice — was very good,
Steak platter with enchilada and taquitos — Dad enjoyed it,
Soft steak tacos — so, so
In my humble opinion, the dinner was not worth that much. Although the service was exceptional! Very friendly, attentive and professional service people.

I had a great time here.
Don’t normally drink alcohol, but considering I was with my friends and a really nice environment, I ordered the spicy Jalapeño Margarita
The drink wasn’t spicy at all, it had a little kick to it however. It was refreshing and delicious.
The staff are super cool, accommodating and attentive.
The décor is beautiful. I must return again.
They have a HUGE room for private parties that sits 18 – 20 people for lunch or dinner. This room is so beautiful, private and breathtaking. If you have a private party, make sure to book Javier!
The food is amazing!
I got the vegetarian fajita! It was soooo good.
The veggies were fresh and Healthy. The whole meal was light and yummy.
I will be back definitely.

Pretty quality Mexican food and service. Restaurant is a bit dark (no matter what time of day) so just a warning. Prices are high — and there is an additional fee tacked on (couldn’t tell if is was a partial resort fee but definitely and extra tax) and soda is served in small bottles so like every other Vegas restaurant wanting more than one pop costs you.
I had the 2 shredded beef crispy taco lunch with refried beans (lard is used in them) and rice, with a side of guac (not listed on menu so no idea of price until bill comes) and the husband had chile verde (came with side of rice/​beans and his choice of corn or flour tortillas-​he chose the latter). My tacos were yummy, the guac was good (not spicy and a good contrast to the spicy salsa that is served with the chips) and the husband enjoyed his meal.
My taco lunch was $ 18 and his chile verde was around $ 24. Each Diet Coke (3 in total I think) were $ 4 each and then add the guac and service fee and lunch was $ 75 before tip.
Aside from the price, this was the best part of The Aria Hotel.

Javiers is hands down a wonderful option at the Aria. The meal quality is amazing– it is very fresh, very high quality ingredients and the atmosphere although is loud, has great attention to detail. The chips served when you are seated are the best out there. The chicken nachos have an incredible cheese, moist pieces of chicken and are baked to perfection.
Drinks are made strong– service is acceptable and meals served quick (although clearly made to order still). This is an example of what being in a 5 star resort like Aria should be — the prices are higher but 100% worth the cost. Wish that other Aria restaurants would take notice of how to operate a great location.

— Cool space. I almost felt like I wasn’t in a casino
— Great salsa. Seriously top notch. Perfect heat, tomato, and chili combination with just the right consistency
— We had the ceviche trio. The shrimp ceviche was my favorite, which is rare because most shrimp ceviche has little flavor. Javier’s version was rich, tangy, and spicy
— I had the costilla de res. It was nice and tender. The sauce was delicate, which you normally don’t find in Mexican fare. I loved it. Something needs to be done with the potatoes though. Didn’t seem to match well
— The rice and beans were below average
— Ok service. Very polite, but there was a lot of confusion around which tables ordered what

If it were up to me, I’d probably give Javier’s 2 stars, but since my dining companions didn’t seem to have as strong of feelings as I did, I gave it an extra star. Situated off of the casino, you feel like you’re worlds away inside the restaurant. Graceful arches punctuate the space while exposed beams and a variety of textures curate a dark and brooding, yet elegant ambiance. I really liked the setting itself, I just wasn’t a fan of my entrée.
I ordered, as I always do at Mexican restaurants, the chicken fajitas. The presentation was different from most in that there was no steaming skillet, but rather an artfully arranged mini tower of veggies and chicken on my plate. The chicken was marinated in adobo and tasted more like buffalo chicken than Mexican and was SPICY. I wasn’t expecting it to be that spicy and was not a fan. It’s also on the higher end for chicken fajitas at $ 27. My dining companions seemed to enjoy their meals so take my opinion with a grain of salt. The margarita was pretty good and reasonably priced at $ 12.
I am a frequent Vegas visitor but I doubt I’ll return to Javier’s. I think that for $ 250+ for four people there are a zillion other restaurants in Vegas where you get a lot higher quality food for your money. You can dress it up but at the end of the day, it’s Mexican food and more expensive isn’t always better.

Javier’s is not «all fluff with no substance». In fact it’s quite the opposite when it comes down to it.
We came as pre-​booked large party of 19 of us. There was some confusion in our reservation and the Manager (I failed to get his name) was a complete gentleman and professional about it, and accommodated us in the large private room without any additional ordering minimums. AAA++ to the restaurant manager for this.
The food was excellent. I tend to gravitate away from «fancy» Mexcian restaurants because I’m of the garden variety type street food lover. You know, the whole in the wall type of restaurant that usually gets much acclaim and fanfare for being such? Well, this place proved me wrong. In all its glory it’s appropriately located in a modern and upbeat Vegas casino in the center-​side of the casino floor.
The warm, thin sliced, house made tortilla chips combined with the fresh made salsa never disappoints with a salt-​brimmed margarita, exotic cocktail, or brown bottled Mexican beer. They’re addicting as usual, so don’t over eat on first seating. You’ll want to save room for your main course.
A party of 19 will obviously yield many dishes amongst the group. Everything from dishes of mole, carne asada, dishes of the sea, and your traditional recipes. It was an overwhelming sentiment of two thumbs up for all the wonderful flavors and dishes. I decided to have the special of the day — the Sea Bass which was the best Sea Bass I’ve ever had. Poached? Steamed? I forgot to ask the waiter/​chef but it was phenomenal. Really.
Service was impeccable for our group. Attentive, respectful, and the right dose of care. I’d definitely come back here — for everything — food/​drinks/​ambiance/​meal.

So my favorite Thai Restaurant Archi’s on Rainbow is closed today and tomorrow because of Thanksgiving. So we looked up for some great restaurants in Las Vegas and Javier’s came up. We weren’t very sure if it’s the same Javier’s as the one in Irvine, Ca.
So we decided to stop by just in case it is because we love the one in Irvine. Indeed it was, and boy are we glad we stopped by.
They have the best spicy salsas in this universe, not to mention, the best carnitas. The service was on par and the restaurant is immaculate. Probably the cleanest restroom I’ve ever seen at a restaurant. It’s a little pricy, but it’s worth every penny.
Yay! One more great place to look forward to dine at whenever we are in Vegas.
Tips: If you can’t handle too much spicy, becareful, the Salsas is pretty spicy. And I eat pretty darn spicy.
Customer Service: ⁵⁄₅
Quality: ⁵⁄₅
Quantity: ⁵⁄₅
Cleanliness: ⁵⁄₅
Atmosphere: ⁵⁄₅
Price: ⁴⁄₅

Javier’s is located on the casino floor at the Aria Hotel and Casino lobby level, just steps away from Alibi Bar and the hotel’s tower room elevators! From the moment we got there, and before even entering Javier’s, just standing there my initial thought was «Now this is one hip, trendy, happening place!» Its’ locale is perfect in the heart of the Aria! The ambiance is beautiful! The restaurant is warm, welcoming and inviting! This is a great place for fine Mexican food, or just hanging out with friends while having cocktails! The restaurant can get a bit loud, but then again it is Vegas, and situated on the casino floor! It is the perfect place for mingling, or even meeting new friends!
The dress attire is casual, however, this is Vegas! Most of the guys were wearing coats or dressed very trendy or stylish, just like Javier’s! And the women? Dressed to impress and looking good all around!
We did not get a chance to dine here, since we had dinner earlier in the evening elsewhere, however, we were there for after dinner cocktails and just hanging out with, and meeting new friends in the process! Always a good thing! One thing led to another and a «few cocktails» led to a lot of cocktails! Teehee… It’s a good thing our room elevators are only skips away at the tower elevators! Hehe ;)
The next time I am at the Aria, I will surely look forward to dining here, as I have heard nothing but really good reviews as well as by word of mouth! I am already looking forward to my next Las Vegas trip and looking forward to returning to Javier’s! Updated review on my dining experience forthcoming on my next visit! :)
There are ample parking in the Aria hotel parking lot, either by valet or self-​park. Next time you are staying or passing through The Aria, be sure to check out Javier’s!

I think I really have some bad luck with this place. I actually wanted to give 1 star.
The food is fine — if and when it ever comes out. The last two times here, I waited 45 minutes for food to come out. I have no idea why it takes so long. I wasn’t here on a weekend either. The first time it happened, we just walked out after paying for our drinks. We told the manager and he tried to get us to stay but it felt like it was because he didn’t want to throw away the food that was being made. Last night it happened again. I ordered the Chile Colorado which was a thick piece of pork chop. After waiting 40 minutes, we asked our server what was taking so long, and he came back with some excuse that this particular dish takes this long to cook. Five minutes later, our food came out and both of our dishes were almost cold. That just tells me that it’s been sitting for a while and it was forgotten. We had the manager come over this time and he apologized and offered us replacement dishes. I wanted to leave, but my friend was hungry so we agreed. Magically, this time it took 7 minutes to come out. Maybe I was still pissed off, but it didn’t taste that great after all. At least it was hot.
The reason why I’m giving two stars instead of one is because the manager ended up comping our meal for our bad experience. I still don’t know if I want to come back again. At the prices that Javier’s charges, I expect nothing short of exceptional service. Not poor excuses. Since this was twice in a row that this happened to me, I’m thinking that this may be a regular thing here.

Beautifully authentic classy mexican food vegas style! My girl friend and I felt right at home with Eduardo and his lovely team mates.
Chips and salsa arrive quickly as we decide on a casa margarita and jalapeño margarita. Fancy handshaken margaritas for the win. I also try the Mexican margarita which is with fresh lime only which I prefer to the jalapeño margarita.
My shrimp Javier’s chopped salad was yummy! They managed not to overcook the shrimp. My friend loves her crispy taco and enchilada combo.
Wish we could come back soon! Aria has a great variety of spots. This restaurant was happening and we really appreciated the lovely service and spacious booth for 2 female diners.

I freaking love this place! It’s the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been to! Not that I’ve been to that many :). It’s generally not my favorite type of food and it’s hard to find a authentic Mexican place in Warsaw (where I live), so to this very day I did not know that their food can taste so awesome!
I don’t really understand why all restaurants in Vegas hotels are so dark — you can barely see the menu. But I guess they like it like that. The décor puts you in a good mood, they have very comfortable sofas and play great music. The waiters are really nice and professional. One time my fiancé and I stayed a few minutes past the closing time to finish our drinks and we didn’t feel rushed at all. I tried a few things from the menu and all of them were really good: the steak, the enchiladas, the quesadilla. We also had a superb fun creating our own tacos from the plate of ingredients (La Tablita)! And the margaritas there are great. I loved the mango one on the rocks.
To sum up, great place, tasty food, delicious drinks and friendly atmosphere. I would gladly visit again.

The food here is good, but for how pricey it is it should be better. I don’t think its any better then any other Mexican place were you can get the same dish for half the price. That being said, the ambience is much nicer. But its pretty, loud, dark, and I felt like our waiter was rushing us.
I got the soft tacos, one steak, one chicken. They were nothing special but I like that they came with guac. You get comp chips and salsa which are also standard except the salsa was a little runnier than I like.

I went with my husband to a work event here and you can tell if a place has it together if the staff can accommodate people. The hostess told us a couple of guys from the party arrived and directed us to the bar. Then we had some appetizers and drinks while we waited for the rest. My don Pablo Malbec was delicious. Bold and complex.
The group consisted of about twenty people and they seated us under the ancient-​looking Mexican carving along the side. Those interesting sculptures along with the beautiful cave like adobe walls and wooden beams made a very intimate setting within the bustling world of the Aria casino.
To start we had chips, salsa and tres ceviche. The seafood was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of citrus. Loved the octopus. It’s easy to become rubbery but ours was very tender-​as were my scallops! Impeccably cooked and seasoned, they were a wonderful blend of flavors.
Looking forward to my next visit here!

Zentral auf der Casino-​Ebene liegt das offene Javier’s-Restaurant. Eines von diversen Restaurants im Aria (
) Hotel. Als mexikanisches Restaurant bringt es eine südkalifornische Atmosphäre nach Las Vegas. Und das mexikanische Ambiente hat man hier perfekt getroffen.
Das Javier’s ist erst vor kurzem eröffnet worden. Bevor wir es getestet haben, waren wir schon mehrfach daran vorbei gegangen und hatten interessiert in das offene Restaurant geblickt. Es sprach uns sofort an. Essen gehen in Las Vegas wird leicht zum finanziellen Risiko, vor allem in den Restaurants der Fünf-​Sterne-​Hotels. Die mexikanische Küche gibt jedoch Gelegenheit, durch geschickte Bestellung den Geldbeutel bzw. die Kreditkarte ein wenig zu schonen.
Im Javier’s wird authentische mexikanische Küche geboten. Das schließt Fisch, Rind, Schwein, Huhn und vegetarische Gerichte ein. Eingebettet ist das alles in einem architektonischen Stil, der der Azteken-​Zivilisation nachempfunden ist. Gelungen!
Im Süden der USA gibt es viele Einwanderer aus Mexiko. Spanisch ist daher ein recht geläufige Sprache in dieser Region. Im Javier’s ist ein Großteil des Personals südlicher Abstammung und wir konnten uns den ganzen Abend mit unserem Ober Raul auf spanisch unterhalten. Er fand es großartig, dass Deutsche seiner Muttersprache mächtig waren und überschüttete uns mit Komplimenten, Ansprachen, Empfehlungen ein Wortschwall folgte dem anderen. Das war uns dann doch etwas zu viel der ansonsten gepriesenen amerikanischen Servicekultur.
Grundsätzlich ist das Javier’s hochpreisig. Da es aber die mexikanische Küche erlaubt, Fingerfood und kleine Gerichte zu kombinieren, kann man gut und reichlich essen und trotzdem nicht das Gefühl haben, über Gebühr finanziell strapaziert zu werden.
Trinken tut man am besten ein Bier, das ist nicht nur günstig im Vergleich zu den teuren Weinen, es schmeckt auch und die Auswahl an Marken ist immens. Traditionsbewusst wählten wir ein mexikanisches Bier. Perfekt gekühlt, ohne eiskalt zu sein, wie ansonsten oft in den Staaten.
Tequilas gibt es dutzende verschiedene Marken. Hochwertige Sorten, die selten zu bekommen sind. Eine gute Gelegenheit sie auszuprobieren. Außerdem rühmt sich das Javier’s für seine handgeschüttelten Margaritas. Wir haben dies nicht ausprobiert, aber an den Nachbartischen wurden fleißig und akrobatisch die Mixbecher geschüttelt.
Fazit: High-​end-​cuisine wirbt das Javier’s von sich. Stimmt! Wer einen mexikanisch angehauchten Abend in in authentischer Umgebung verbringen möchte, hier ist man richtig. Tischreservierung abends empfehlenswert. Vier Sterne.