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Lively joint serving classic Tex-Mex grub & margaritas in a colorful space with a bar.
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Address: 119 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 539-0202
Website: http://www.javelinatexmex.com/
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Javelina
New York’s first authentic Tex-Mex restaurant serving up queso, tacos, fajitas and frozen margaritas. Upper East Side and Union Square/Gramercy locations.
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With delicious tacos, sizzling fajitas, and the best quesos in the city, at long last, true Tex-Mex has come to New York — it’s name is Javelina.
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Reviews
Ned Hardy
Wow. Just had an awful meal here! From the moment we walked in. Could tell the vibe was off. The waiters legit slam things down on the tables. The food is atrociously bad. Queso had a skin on it. Salsa was brown. And whatever you do: avoid the “steak and sour cream fajitas” which were served to me lukewarm at best and lacking in any discernible flavor whatsoever.
All of which would be.. whatever.. if the fajitas for one weren’t, like, $35.
This place is a mess.
… moreAll of which would be.. whatever.. if the fajitas for one weren’t, like, $35.
This place is a mess.
Matthew Porter
Got takeout. Was pretty good. Kind of annoyed with the meager portion of sour cream, salsa, and guacamole sent with the fajitas. Also, got the prickly pear margarita to go (not pictured) but it was VERY salty.
… moreZimmi Coker
If you’re scouting the city for some comforting and classic Tex-Mex, then this is your place! The service is amazing and the frozen margs are delicious and strong! I didn’t go for happy hour but apparently they have one so check it out on their website. The prickly pear frozen marg is one of their best sellers, and they only use fresh ingredients. Javelina gives you homemade chips on the house, and it comes with a spicy salsa. So yummy.
Overall, the food was 3.5/5! We ordered the chicken and steak fajitas for two and they were good! My only complaint was that the chicken was a touch overcooked and dry. On the other hand, the steak was succulent and juicy. I will definitely be coming back as I enjoyed my experience. It’s a great place to hit up after work and unwind! Who doesn’t love some classic Mexican food?!!
… moreOverall, the food was 3.5/5! We ordered the chicken and steak fajitas for two and they were good! My only complaint was that the chicken was a touch overcooked and dry. On the other hand, the steak was succulent and juicy. I will definitely be coming back as I enjoyed my experience. It’s a great place to hit up after work and unwind! Who doesn’t love some classic Mexican food?!!
Bhav
Mud queso was the best but the sampler overall is excellent. The veggie fajita was so good for vegetarians
… moreAthena Ly
Chips and salsa right as we sat down was such a nice welcome! Salsa was very good, chunky but good hold on the chip. The queso sampler is a must!! Super yummy!
Steak and sour cream enchiladas are very heavy, but very good. Would recommend sharing them! Friends said the mole enchiladas and taco salad w steak were also pretty solid.
Service was very kind, even during the rush! It was pretty loud in there though, so conversation was a bit rough at times.
8/10
… moreSteak and sour cream enchiladas are very heavy, but very good. Would recommend sharing them! Friends said the mole enchiladas and taco salad w steak were also pretty solid.
Service was very kind, even during the rush! It was pretty loud in there though, so conversation was a bit rough at times.
8/10
Sir Bernard Mendes France
Absolutely great Tex-Mex place around here, located just off of Union Square on E. 18th Street one of two great restaurants that are very popular. If you’re hankering for something that will satisfy your appetite between margaritas, chips, salsa and guacamole it’s definitely worth the stopover. Well-known for large parties and groupings it’s also a terrific option for meetings with your BFF and friends. Highly recommended and don’t come on a full stomach you’ll regret it! Save some room for the main meal!
… moreDena Feldman
Food left something to be desired but free chip and salsa immediately upon sitting down is a dying delicacy. Great marg!
… moreBen LaMadrid
I’ve been here several times and keep coming back because the food is seriously that good — easily the best Tex-Mex food I’ve had outside of Texas. Every dish is flavorful, fresh, and consistently delicious.
In the past, service could be a little hit or miss, but my most recent visit completely changed that. We had the pleasure of being served by Mika, and she was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly, fun, incredibly attentive, and her recommendations were spot on. She made the entire dining experience feel special and effortless.
The whole restaurant felt more upbeat and energized, and it honestly felt like her positive attitude carried throughout the staff. I’ll definitely be visiting much more often and will absolutely be asking for Mika every time.
If you go, request Mika — she’ll make your night even better.
… moreIn the past, service could be a little hit or miss, but my most recent visit completely changed that. We had the pleasure of being served by Mika, and she was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly, fun, incredibly attentive, and her recommendations were spot on. She made the entire dining experience feel special and effortless.
The whole restaurant felt more upbeat and energized, and it honestly felt like her positive attitude carried throughout the staff. I’ll definitely be visiting much more often and will absolutely be asking for Mika every time.
If you go, request Mika — she’ll make your night even better.
Josephine Lee
Fun fact: I HATE it when restaurants are stingy with the AC on scorchingly humid days.
As soon as we walked into Javelina on a muggy day that would’ve made the Amazon jealous, I knew I was in for a nightmare of a dinner. There was no discernible air con, and all the diners looked like they had just finished a HIIT workout. Shiny and sweaty…yuck!
The food wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t remarkable enough to overlook the fact that I was melting. Our Habanero Queso with Chorizo was proper spicy, but that actually made the experience worse, since we were chugging (and requesting) ice cubes every 20 min. In fact, the ice cubes didn’t last longer than 5 min before they were gone.
The Veggie Enchilada and Steak & Shrimp Fajitas were both fine as well, and if I hadn’t been broiling, I might’ve been able to enjoy them.
For what it’s worth, service was pretty attentive and friendly. They seemed almost apologetic about the humidity, but not enough to either turn on the AC or explain why it wasn’t on.
In sum: hot, spicy Tex-Mex in 95-degree humidity. Not my cup of horchata, but maybe others can stand it.
… moreAs soon as we walked into Javelina on a muggy day that would’ve made the Amazon jealous, I knew I was in for a nightmare of a dinner. There was no discernible air con, and all the diners looked like they had just finished a HIIT workout. Shiny and sweaty…yuck!
The food wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t remarkable enough to overlook the fact that I was melting. Our Habanero Queso with Chorizo was proper spicy, but that actually made the experience worse, since we were chugging (and requesting) ice cubes every 20 min. In fact, the ice cubes didn’t last longer than 5 min before they were gone.
The Veggie Enchilada and Steak & Shrimp Fajitas were both fine as well, and if I hadn’t been broiling, I might’ve been able to enjoy them.
For what it’s worth, service was pretty attentive and friendly. They seemed almost apologetic about the humidity, but not enough to either turn on the AC or explain why it wasn’t on.
In sum: hot, spicy Tex-Mex in 95-degree humidity. Not my cup of horchata, but maybe others can stand it.
Amanda K.
Had the best experience here for bottomless brunch!! The hostess, waitress, and waiter were fantastic and so kind to our party of 6. Food came on time, it was delicious, and the drinks were great. Cannot recommend coming here enough!
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