So sad I missed happy hour on the half off tacos but alas was given some of the best service by…read moreBella! Would 100% come back again!

Bella was a great server, and there was incredible food. Will definitely come again soon!read more

THIS PLACE ROCKS. Food was fire. Drinks were fire. JC was the best waiter in the world. Paid…read moreattention to allergies and had the best vibes! So amazing!

Great food, Good service, amazing drinks, would definitely recommend to others and will definitely…read morebe back again.

Wow, the place was super busy on a Saturday night. We had reservations at 7:30 and was seated at…read moreabout 7:45pm. One thing about Javier's is that ambiance never disappoints. They have plenty seating indoor and outdoor. We requested inside since it's been hot AF and us girlies we dressed up! We were not trying to melt while we ate. Drinks : drank it so fast I forgot to take a photo but the Tamarind Margarita is a MUST! Food: Chile verde 7/10 - was good but nothing crazy! Sauce is extra tangy. Mole poblano - 6/10 for the price I thought we would be getting more than one piece but that's our fault we didn't check other reviews of the pictures first. Although there was plenty mole on it, it was a bit dry. I'd pass on this next time. Steak fajitas - 9/10 - very juicy, tender and packed with flavor. I did wish they added more veggies to go along with it. Would definitely order again. Vibes: very poppin! Dim, good music , great for people watching! Even the restroom has an attendant like how you would see in the club restrooms. It's definitely a place to celebrate birthdays , anniversaries etc, so expect to pay $$$. Service : I saw some negative reviews about the service but we had a great experience. Staff was moving fast and even brought out some vanilla bean ice cream with 2 candles for the bday girls! Overall I would come again! Be sure to make a res in advance. Otherwise you gonna be huffin and puffin waiting as a walk in, and nobody likes to wait while they hungry!

A very lively spot. Extremely charming ambiance (though the music was way too loud), pleasant and…read moreaccommodating wait staff, and a very popular brand in SoCA. Here's the thing. I've heard so much about Javier's especially the one in Newport Beach, that I was compelled to give it a try. Here's where the review gets tricky. I had a hard time choosing from the menu. Why? Because Javier's takes a very boujee approach to food that need not be so ostentatious. Also, dishes such as Arroz con pollo and paella seem to be absent from a menu that begs for such items. The prices match the upscale presentation, and honestly that may be ok based on the refined atmosphere. I paid $38 for three shrimp tacos that consisted of 3-4 med shrimp, one corn tortilla, some lettuce, and a spot of sauce. No thanks. For me, they miss with the menu. This is a very simple food that is enjoyed due to taste, not fusion or departure. To each their own I guess. Keep it up Javier's. You have your niche and are doing well. I however won't come back. A quieter environment with all the things I expect at a reasonable price is my flow.

Best tacos in the OC, David was a great server, told us about the Taco Madness championship that…read morethe restaurant has won 3 times. Definitely would recommend.

Absolutely incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, everything was amazing. The food…read morewas fresh, flavorful, and some of the best tacos we've ever had. The music created such a fun, welcoming atmosphere, and the overall vibe made the experience even better. A huge thank you to our server, David, who was outstanding. He was so kind, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. He checked on us often, made great recommendations, and provided some of the best service we've had in a long time. If you're looking for delicious food, great music, and exceptional customer service, this is the place. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in Anaheim. Highly recommend!

I came here because of the great reviews, and I couldn't agree more with all of them! The service…read morewas great, as soon as we walked in the gentleman at the front were so welcoming, and our server was just as great! He was very attentive and funny. My mom did say she wished she had more carne asada because it was so good. My Birria plate was so juicy, along with my michelada that was made just as I like it! I would definitely come back. This would be a good place to come for a birthday, as it is a beautiful restaurant.

Playa Mesa has a great atmosphere with beautiful aesthetics. In the evening, the open windows…read morecreate a nice breeze, though they do let a few flies in. The hostess was friendly, and our server was funny and kind. He was a little less attentive as it got busier, but the staff worked well as a team, so we never had to wait for refills or anything we needed. Parking in the back can be a little tight. The birria tacos were packed with flavor, and I loved the inside-out cheese crust. My husband's fajitas were flavorful, although the chicken was a little overdone. The guacamole was excellent, especially with the pepita seeds adding great texture. Overall, we enjoyed the flavorful food, service, and atmosphere. We'd definitely come back!

I've been coming here for years and it's always a great experience. The servers are friendly and…read morethe ambiance is inviting with an upscale casual feel. Most importantly the food is always delicious and the margaritas are excellent. I always, always, always get the blackened calamari taco. Other favorites include the alambre taco, and the sweet corn tamalitos. You really can't go wrong (unless you skip the blackened calamari taco- seriously, do not miss that). A consistently solid choice for an enjoyable dining experience.

This is a good Mexican restaurant in the district. It's a little bit on the pricey side for a…read moreMexican restaurant but about par for the course in this area. My son loves the tacos alhambre, which is steak with bacon. He asks for the peppers on the side because they can be hot. My wife got the fajitas and they were good. I felt like there was a bit too much sauce -- for me, good meat should stand on its own. She also thought the beans were a bit salty. I got the enchiladas. They were good but not amazing. I think they were a little bland and could have used more cheese. Service was a like slow, but overall, pretty good.

Called in a last minute order about 15 minutes before the kitchen closed; ordered the filet mignon…read moretacos, the filet quesadilla, sides of refried beans and Spanish rice, the churros, and the flan for dessert. I appreciated that the quesadilla was super cheesy, it was a great size too and was perfect as an entree with the beans and rice. I was very happy with the flavor of the beans, you could tell they were cooked with a lot of love! The tacos were delicious as well, the roasted salsa was slightly smoky with a good jalapeño flavor, the meat was tender, and the tortillas had a great chew. The churros are not to be underestimated- they were thick and fluffy, and the dipping sauces were perfect accompaniments. The flan was the super star of the whole night for me- genuinely the most perfect, custardy, unctuous flan I've ever had. The vanilla bean specks throughout gave it such flavor, there wasn't a ton of syrup but it honestly did not need it. There is absolutely nothing that could have improved that flan. Will definitely come back, hopefully dine in and try a few drinks!

I was looking forward to a nice dinner at the bar while I was in Newport Beach for work, but…read moreunfortunately my experience was very disappointing. As someone with a gluten sensitivity, I asked questions about the menu and trusted that my meal would be safe. Instead, I ended up having a gluten reaction after eating here, which completely ruined the rest of my evening. If you advertise gluten-friendly options, staff should be properly trained on cross-contamination and ingredient awareness. The atmosphere and location are great, but none of that matters if diners with dietary restrictions can't eat safely. I hope the restaurant takes food allergies and gluten sensitivities more seriously in the future.

Some of the best birria I have ever had! I really love the consistency of this location and the…read morefact that they take phone orders makes it even more convenient to plan ahead. The Raza box ($25) and monster box ($35) are my usual go to menu items, as they have an assortment of tacos and quesadilla. The taco is made with one corn tortilla that seems to have been dipped in consome beforehand and have a good amount of cheese and birria ratio. The quesadilla is packed with birria meat and the consome is the perfect pairing for all the items. I've seen specials occasionally on Instagram so it's worth to follow their page to get updates on their food truck status. Their location recently changed and it's in a not so convenient part of the business park, but the food is still great and their communication with customers should help with any new updates. I also recommend the green salsa, it has a slight kick and great flavor!

Wow! I am in love with this birria truck. First things first, the address on Yelp is not the right…read moreone. They're not there anymore. They're at 16592 Hale Ave, Irvine. By the District. Make sure you go to the right location. There's plenty of street parking. It is a truck, so no seats or tables, but that's not an issue, just eat in your car LOL. Now the food....one of the best birria I've had. I ordered 2 crunchy tacos with cheese. They were sooooo good. Perfect amount of cheese, meat and the tortilla was crispy just how I like it. The consome, wow! It was very flavorful, tasted like actual consome. Other places it'll either taste like too many condiments/spices or watered down. This one though was 100% consome. I don't dip my tacos, I sip on my consome, so I did add a little lime, but still was able to taste how good the actual broth was. I didn't try the green salsa, but my bf liked it, he said it wasn't spicy. The red one, I did try, and it was perfect for me. It has a little kick at first, but then it's not too bad. Really good salsa though. Highly recommend the red for the tacos. They also have Mexican sodas, Coke, Sprite, Jarritos, and I forgot what else. The service is great. Didn't get his name, but he was really nice and friendly. We just went yesterday, but planning on going back today.