Javier's Gourmet Mexicano
Mexican restaurant · Knox/Henderson ·
Upscale Mexico City cuisine, swanky cigar bar, and great margaritas
Upscale Mexico City cuisine, swanky cigar bar, and great margaritas
"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
"Javier’s has been serving Mexico City cuisine to Dallas and setting the bar for Mexican food for over 45 years. With its extensive menu that explores Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican heritages, it’s worth going off the beaten path to order here. Those in the know already start with the cheese panela. Try the Mayan-style pork, which pairs pork tenderloin and spicy chile guajillo sauce, or Cordoniz A La Talla, a quail with spicy chile ancho and garlic sauces. There is also a cigar room on the premises for the big roller types." - Courtney E. Smith
"Javier’s has been serving Mexico City cuisine to Dallas for 45 years, and setting the bar for Mexican food. With an extensive menu that explores Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican heritages, it’s worth going off the beaten path to order here. Those in the know already know to start with the cheese panela. Try the Mayan Style Pork, which pairs pork tenderloin and spicy chile guajillo sauce, or Cordoniz A La Talla, a quail with spicy chile ancho and garlic sauces." - Courtney E. Smith
"Beloved Park Cities staple Javier’s opened in 1977 and continues to draw crowds nightly for its upscale take on Mexican food, fantastic service, and strong margaritas. Be sure to stop by the taxidermy-laden cigar room for a post-dinner drink." - Eater Staff
"At the place on Cole Avenue we enjoy the best atmosphere and green salsa in town, and we’ve spent a few evenings in that cigar bar." - Courtney E. Smith