"A leader in Mexican cuisine in Dallas, this restaurant arguably serves some of the best carnitas in the area. Order the red snapper mojo de ajo, filet Durango stuffed with cheese, or jumbo shrimp sautéed in Diablo sauce, and be sure to take in its celebratory ambiance. Javier’s features a cigar bar and lounge, where the humidor is open, and the whiskey and tequila are free-flowing. The interiors are also remarkable, with a cavernous feel thanks to the arched-top doors and extra-high tin ceiling. The terracotta floors are a real mood setter, too." - Courtney E. Smith