Javier's used to be the best Mexican restaurant outside of Mexico. Not any more. The flavors have become increasingly bland and the quality of food increasingly inconsistent. I used to come here and pay $25 for seafood enchiladas and feel like I was ripping Javier's off because the food was so good. When the food was that good the prices were justified. The last few times I have been here the quality and taste of the food has fallen off a cliff and it just isn't worth it anymore. If Javier's wants to serve merely good food rather than great food, I can get good food elsewhere at half the price. Also the service here is extremely unimpressive. The employees tend to spend more time standing around and socializing with each other than serving customers. Last few times I have been there the place has been empty and I have had to wait forever to order, for drinks, for the bill etc. As a point of contrast I just ate at Canaletto at Fashion Island and the service was off the charts excellent. Made the service I received at Javier's seem extraordinarily amateurish in comparison. I do not like to write negative reviews but hopefully Javier will read this review and realize that he needs to fix his ship before it sinks further.
Pros: Food USED to be great
Cons: Price, service
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