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Javelina - Union Square, New York, NY

Javelina - Union Square

4.6 (871)
$31 to $50
Tex-Mex
119 E. 18th St, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Javelina, New York City's only authentic Tex-Mex restaurant!

*Please note If you are booking STANDARD SEATING this will be for an indoor table. 

Home of the best Queso & Margaritas in New York City!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Wilson Pocon
  • Catering
    We offer all of our menu items for off-site catering no matter how big or small! Please email info@javelinatexmex.com for more information on how we can help make your next event amazing!
  • Private party facilities
    We offer full and partial buyouts of our restaurant for corporate events, parties, rehearsal dinners and everything in between. Please email info@javelinatexmex.com and we can help plan your perfect private event!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Gramercy Park
  • Cross Street
    East 18th and Irving Place
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Javelina is just a couple of minutes walking distance from the Union Square subway - 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W and also close to the NJ PATH stations at 14th and 23rd streets.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 871 people are saying

Javelina - Union Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Javelina - Union Square is a vibrant spot offering "great Tex Mex in the heart of NYC." Patrons rave about "wonderful skirt steak fajitas" and "delicious guacamole and salsa." Despite the lively atmosphere, the "superb service" and "excellent food choices" make it a popular choice for many, especially during "good happy hour."

871 Reviews
  1. Carol VIP

    Atlanta97 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great Mexican restaurant. Food choices were excellent. Quite a variety. Service was superb . Noise level was very loud but worth it

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  2. Jamie VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant smelled so bad that it made me sick.

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  3. ingrid

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a bit too loud, hard to have a conversation, but the food was very good, with generous proportions.

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  4. Shannon

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. I heard it was real Tex mex and brought my co-workers. It did not disappoint.

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  5. einar

    Berlin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was outstanding. Level on the music could be turned down a notch

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  6. Marilyn VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been here for quite a while and forgot just how much we loved the chips and salsa, guacamole and marguaritas. We’re returning soon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, chicken tacos were great. went for taco tuesday - good deal!

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  8. Laura

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid no frills mexican - good happy hour, gets the job done

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  9. Cherry

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Stopped by for a quick bite during happy hour. It was busy, but service was friendly and quick. Great price on happy hour margaritas for the area!

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  10. Margaret VIP

    New York City250 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The guacamole and salsa are delicious. Chicken Avocado Soup was very tasty. Service was top notch.

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FAQs

Javelina - Union Square offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Javelina - Union Square also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 539-0202.

Javelina - Union Square is rated 4.6 stars by 871 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
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119 E. 18th St, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    East 18th and Irving Place
  • Area
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Javelina is just a couple of minutes walking distance from the Union Square subway - 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W and also close to the NJ PATH stations at 14th and 23rd streets.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Wilson Pocon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer all of our menu items for off-site catering no matter how big or small! Please email info@javelinatexmex.com for more information on how we can help make your next event amazing!
  • Private party facilities
    We offer full and partial buyouts of our restaurant for corporate events, parties, rehearsal dinners and everything in between. Please email info@javelinatexmex.com and we can help plan your perfect private event!
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