Food was ok. I asked for 2 enchiladas, one cheese and one beef and I got 2 beef. Beef tasted good but sauce is bland and tortillas are kinda weird tasting.. Service was bad as well, waitress hardly came to check up on us and it took forever for us to get our check. read more

NEVER EATING HERE AGAIN. Service took an hour before we had food. Ordered two beers and were never asked about a refill. Never got waters we were promised. Food arrived and was only half of what the menu said was supposed to come with it. Asked our waiter for silverware since there wasn't any there. WE NEVER SAW HIM AT OUR TABLE AGAIN. Had to flag down another waiter to get silverware after waiting 10 minutes for our waiter to bring some, and then ultimately had to go to the front in order to get our check. All the tables around us were complaining as well, and all had to stand up to get different waiters as well. We never heard an apology. When we asked for our check, the waitress said, "here" and tossed it at me. Service is horrible, and the food is crap. I have no idea how this place stays in business, let alone operates multiple locations. Don't waste your time here. read more

I've been to Javier's plenty of times to attest that it is nothing special. As far as my Mexican food "credentials" go, I lived in central Mexico for two years and ate nothing but "authentic" food with the local people. Javier's would score fairly low on my authenticity meter. It is possible to get mole, but it was horrible. Apart from the semi-par food nothing is innovative from traditional tex-mex and the prices are pretty high for what they serve. You'd be better off going to a taco cart on Washington Blvd. read more

Lacklustre service. Server took drink orders for half the table and left, came back 10 minutes later with no drinks and took the rest of the orders then eventually completely forgot one of the drinks. Food was underwhelming and flavourless. The taquitos were way overcooked, the menu said 2 beef and 2 chicken and I ended up with 4 beef. We had a party of 11 and only one person enjoyed their meal...he was a 6 year old and had a kids burrito. Trust me, go somewhere else. read more

The waitress was excellent but the food is mediocre at best. The atmosphere was so/so nothing that really stood out. It was clean in appearance. Be careful as the sodas are $3.00 a pop. However.. the guacamole was ok and if you want to get wasted before noon there you go. You know you've thought about it and/or done it so .. $6.00 lime martini with decent tequila. If I did it again I'd get an appetizer and do a lime martini on the rocks - light on the rocks.. more drink less ice. This was my first martini ever. They do use the mix I noticed..which is extremely sugary.. They have a large section for alcoholic, virgin drinks and your basic shots of course. I didn't come in for alcohol but it was one of those seize the moment things. Apparently if you have TWO forms of WSU student ID's you get a discount. Expect your ticket to be $$, even if eating alone and not getting much. (Ouch!) The company of awesome waitstaff was great and she didn't give that face if you're drinking before noon then celebration that I was a returning student ensued at random.. so I'm going to give it 5 stars in that area. I'd try it again.. but the food and drinks need improvement. read more

I love love their chips and salsa! I love Javier's it's my go to Mexican. Cheese enchiladas are my fav! They do charge $1.99 for sour cream though haha so beware! So yummy not spicey which is what I like. read more

We spent a day in Ogden, and this is some of the best Mexican food I've ever eaten! All 6 in our party loved everything we ordered. The salsa is to die for, and the chimichanga was my favorite. I will definitely be stopping here whenever I'm in Ogden. The service was absolutely incredible as well. We were in Ogden for a family member's graduation. When we told the owner he brought out, not one, but two orders of the candied nachos on the house, just to say congratulations. You must get these!! read more

Javier's - Candied Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

This is my favorite place to eat. Was there for my mom's birthday on January 3rd. And all my siblings. That had to be the worst meal I have ever had there. My mom didn't even like hers. The salsa had too much cilantro and over powered the salsa. My siblings didn't like theirs either. My sister said her chimichangas was soggy. I don't know what the problem was. But I won't be back until it's taken care of. read more

I was extremely excited to try this place out. I admit that I am a picky eater so I always make a point to order in the easiest way for the wait staff. I ordered a grilled chicken burrito with only chicken and cheese in it. The first time it came out it had everything in it. I asked if they could get me a new one. The waitress said "so no onions, no tomatoes, nothing like that." I responded "Just chicken and cheese in the burrito." It came out and again it was wrong. So I finally got my order correct and my party was leaving so I got it to go. I took it home to hopefully enjoy my food. And my first bite into it I bit right down on a chicken bone! read more

Javier's - a toothbrush on a black leather surface - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

What a joke! No favor of food at all! Del taco could and does make better food. I am super embarrassed to take my girl on a date here tonight! read more

YUM! Best Mexican food I've had in a long time. However, don't expect your $2 drink to be refilled. I had to ask the waitress three times.. And never did get it. Food: 5 stars Service: 2 stars read more

When my wife and I want Mexican food, we go to Javier's. The food is excellent: tasty, fresh, hot (from the stove), not too hot (from the spices), and just the way we like it. The people are great, especially at the location at 7th Street and Washington, but is also good at the other locations. After experimenting a bit, I now always order the three enchilada dinner with rice and beans. Get 1 each of the shredded beef, chicken, and cheese enchiladas. You'll keep wondering which is the best--I usually decide it's the one I had the last bite of. My wife loves their green chili burritos--as do I, almost as much as the enchiladas. Tyler C. says "Don't believe what people say." Hmmm. It seems that people say Javier's is great. They're right. Don't believe what Tyler C. says! Part of the problem is that excellent authentic Mexican food varies depending on what part of Mexico you're in or from. If you're used to Texan varieties, the food from Jalisco just isn't the same. I don't really know what variety of Mexican food they make at Javier's--I'm not that much of an expert. I do know that it pleases my Arizona palate greatly and seems to please the majority of the Ogden area Mexican food lovers as well, Tyler C. notwithstanding. (I always wanted to say "notwithstanding"!) read more

I met my uncle Jim and my cousin Luke, his wife, preschool aged and six month old daughter here for dinner in January the night before the big snow in Layton(Luke lives in Ogden, Jim in Huntsville) and they said this was a decent local chain. I was sure it had to be decent given the fact that Ogden has the largest hispanic population in all of Utah, however, I was very disappointed with the food and service. Turns out there is another location in Layton too. Thanks to the GPS system in the Yelp app via IPhone, I was able to find my way here relatively easy as my rental car (brand new) was not equipped with any kind of navigational system. It was balls cold out, but the snow hadn't started yet and I made it safely in the beast of a car I as in. The family was already there when I arrived and the baby was napping, the preschooler was eating a cheese quesadilla with french fries and the rest of the family was waiting for me. I quickly perused the menu and I ordered my typical 2 crispy tacos with rice and beans. All were pretty meh, as was the watered down salsa. I am not much of a spicy girl but this had no flavor whatsoever. The same went for the tacos, the rice and the beans. The guacamole I am sure was laced with mayo(but I talked myself into the fact it was sour cream), but the portions are large, the prices low and this alone is why I think it is a popular place. The waitress was nice but drinks went unfilled for long periods of time and luckily there was a fountain inside to keep the 3 year old occupied-give her a penny to make a wish and after everyone's pockets or wallets were void of all change, we were done. In all honesty the company was 5 stars. Seeing my cousin Luke for the first time in 25+ years was 10 stars as was meeting his wife and children, and if this is where they would want to meet again, I would go but not for the food. read more

This is the nicest and most spacious Javier's location in town. Many days the owner will come by and ask about your experience which is always pleasant. The place is well decorated and you can sit out on the patio during the warmer months. You get chips and salsa when you sit down and there are a few beers on the menu. I enjoy a visit to Javier's and my only gripe would be that the portions are somewhat small for me. I wish I got more rice & beans with my meal. Javier's is good for groups cause everyone will leave happy read more

The food was horrible. How is this place even open? My plate was colder than my drink. Will never return to this place. It sure is not Authentic Mexican. Avoid this place. read more

I'm always skeptical of restaurants that feel the need to call themselves "authentic" -- but Javier's is pretty close. (I didn't see any mole on the menu, but we gringos probably wouldn't order it anyway.) Definitely authentic Mexican-American anyway. Javier's has plenty of seating, homemade-style chips & salsa for an appetizer, and their food was plentiful and tasty. Next time I'm in the mood for good Mexican (American-style) food, I'll be heading for Javier's. read more

Me and my girlfriend were sat upfront near the window into the kitchen. The waiter was nice and prompt but seemed to be the only one working. As we waited we noticed the kitchen staff was microwaving every plate of food and then setting them up to the window to be served. My girlfriend and I left afterward without even placing our orders. read more

This is a great Mexican restaurant. The chips and salsa are incredible, and they come with every meal. The customer service is wonderful too. It's a clean restaurant. read more

Javier's has been a favorite in my family for years. This is my favorite location because of the ambience. I enjoy the el natural burrito. The food is great but we usually decide to visit when we are looking for great margaritas. They are the perfect flavor and consistency. read more

Javier's was super disappointing. We showed up for chips/salsa and drinks and they wouldn't serve us! The sign said closes at 9:30pm and we walked in at 9:10pm. Come on, people, it's summer time! read more

We used to come for Menudo on Fridays... until they stopped serving it. And it was always a fight to get them to take out the corn. Now we go to Rancho Market where the Menudo is better anyway. But Javier was really nice... read more

Friendly service but the food was awful!!! No taste and everything was straight out of a can. I never leave reviews but figure I should try to at least save someone from this place. DEFIANTLY won't be eating here again. read more

This is a little bit sub-par for cuisine that is challenging to mess up. The salsa varies highly. Sometimes it tastes like tomato sauce and other times it has a nice kick of spice. The food leaves a little bit to be desired each time I go. The prices are average and the service is good. I suggest getting shredded cheese to put in your salsa before you dip your chips. read more

By all means, go somewhere else to eat. I have given this restaurant three tries over the course of a year. A restaurant that uses pepper for heat rather than actual sauce. The sauce that is served with ....let's say enchiladas is so bland, a baby can eat it. Every time a person asks where to grab a bite to eat.....I seriously never utter Javier's. Hate to leave this here, but you'll find hotter chiles at Carl's Jr. read more

I've only been here when I went to Ogden for a graduation. But this is the place that we always compare Mexican restaurants too. "Remember that place in Ogden?" Seriously so delicious and amazing service. I would come all the time if I lived close. Still one of the best Mexican experiences I have ever had and we LOVE Mexican food! read more

Javier's was the best Mexican food around, but their quality has slipped over the past couple years. While it was a family favorite, it has become a place to visit only if very convenient to our travels and on an infrequent basis. read more

I have been eating here since 1989 and it has gone downhill for the last 2 years. The green salsa used to be nice and hot now it is just lame. Service has taken a hit as well. Food tastes like it came out of a microwave because it did. Save your $$$ and eat elsewhere. read more

I have to say first that the owner is very nice. He came up to our table and asked how everything was and if there was anything else he could get us. The restaurant was clean, the employees were nice and food was pretty good. I had the carne asada and the fried ice-cream. The carne asada was a little dry but delicious. The food came to the table warm, correct and in a timely manner. read more

Average food and for the price, slightly below average. Good service by hostess, but overall, not a great deal or experience given the complexity of the meal. read more

Authentic? NO! Disappointing, YES! I ordered a carne asada burrito which was small. I asked the waitress a couple of questions and she just nodded, if you don't speak Spanish do not bother asking the staff anything. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant! Their food is always amazing, no matter what you get. And to top it off, their customer service is awesome!

Argh!! Don't believe what people say. This was the most bland mexican food I have ever tasted. I know, it's kind of like ragging on Burger King but the truth must be known. Try Taco Taco or El Matador instead, depending on how casual a restaurant you're looking for. I'd rather eat at Beto's than Javier's, even with the increased risk of E. Coli. read more

The food is good but my favorite part is how flexible they are. My family and I don't even use the menu. They are also pretty snappy. By the way the salsa is AWESOME! read more

I'm embarrassed to say we go here at least weekly. We know the staff and they know what we like. The food is always great and the prices make it possible to go there often! read more

This visit doesn't even deserve 1 star.... Ok maybe 1 star for the entertainment. In the time we've been here the waitress and other woman in the kitchen have screamed 3 times because they got startled by the mouse currently running around in the kitchen. The cook is on his hands & knees AS I'M TYPING THIS, crawling around with a can of some sort of spray and a flashlight, trying to find the mouse under the counter. Our drinks are empty and have been for a good 10 minutes while our waitress is seated across the room having her lunch & visiting with another waitress. We've supported Javiers for years even though they haven't been great because we really like some of the waitresses & we appreciate all the owner does for the community but never again! This was the final straw. read more

Horrible service!!!! Had to go ask to get a refill, no one came to check on us at all and we waited 15 minutes for the check before we got up and went to the register to have them find it. I told the manager about the service and he blew it off. No apologies or trying to make it right. Food wasn't as good as it used to be. Pretty sure that is our last visit. read more

The food was disgusting. The chips and salsa were nothing special and the margaritas were terrible. Find somewhere else to go. I have no idea how they have stayed in business. They should be ashamed of themselves for serving such sub standard food. read more

We had such a great experience. Food was fantastic. Service is incredible! Few mistakes on our order that were very quickly fixed. Our servers name is Maria S. (wish she was wearing a name tag, but saw it on the check) She is so observant. I spilled a tiny bit of water pouring from the water pitcher. I'm not sure how she saw it but she did and wiped it right up. Checked back on us often and really made us feel at home. The manager or owner was present on the floor at all times running food clearing tables and talking to his guests. This place knows what they are doing and is taking ownership of their business and guest experience. Needless to say I am very impressed. I have been here a few times but this visit they really locked it in and went above and beyond. Recommend to all. I see some poor reviews on here. consider giving them another chance. I am a restaurant manager and feel like this place is really trying to wow the guest. Thanks again Javiers and Maria S. We will be back often. read more

Not very impressed. The chips weren't great salsa tasted like it came from a tomato soup can. Guacamole was super runny as well. The main course just ok as well. Waitress was very nice and the place overall felt nice. read more

I may have given my review 5 Stars if not for the hostess' greeting, or better said, lack there of, when I entered and departed, but once seated it was all worth the wait. Upon arrival I stood for several minutes before the young hostess acknowledged me without speaking. I said, "one for dinner" and she said, "can you write your name on the waiting list?" Not exactly the welcome I expected. For a Saturday evening my wait time was relatively short. Once seated the chips and dip were served immediately and the waitress, Maria, was prompt and very friendly. I ordered the Carne Asada which was served much faster than I expected, and excellent. The steak was very tender and tasty, and the accompanying cheese enchilada and beans were good as well. Plus, I liked the atmosphere of the place. Again, the service and meal were excellent, but when departing the hostess, who was sweeping at the front door, didn't say a word, even when I said "thank you," thus, a little training is in order. Still, I'll return again. read more