I went last night with my mom and her friend. I am visiting from Vancouver, and my mom wanted to take us somewhere unique and interesting. We both like Mexican food, so I looked around to see what choices there were here. We decided on Javiar’s mostly because of the good reviews that I saw, plus the pictures. We also liked that the menu covered Peru and Colombia as well, which we are not as familiar with. The gentleman running the front of the house was fabulous. Friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. It almost felt like we were visiting someone’s home. He was able to accommodate my mother’s dietary concerns easily and with care. The restaurant is tastefully decorated in a latin theme with lots of colour. The music was excellent, modern Mexican, and I used Shazam to find the names of a half dozen songs. The food was very good. I had the Mexican Ribs $27, which were perfect for me - a bit spicier than most ribs out there, which is what I was hoping for, but not blow your mouth off hot. Also, the sauce/rub was not sweet, which I really appreciated. The dish came with a simple salad with a delicious light dressing, a deep fried plantain, and rice. The rice was cooked in a broth and had vegetables in it, similar to a pilaff. It was delicious. Good flavour and value for the money, I would happily order the ribs again. My mom had Araminta’s Chicken $24, which I believe is Colombian, as it is the chef’s mother’s recipe, and the chef is Colombian. Served with the plantain and rice. The chicken was cooked well, tasty and juicy. Topped with a lot of veggies in a lightly flavoured sauce. My mom ate every bite. Mom’s friend had the Beef Stir Fry $26, which came with roast potatoes and rice. She enjoyed it very much. While we were eating, the chef came out and talked to us, which we appreciated. For desert mom ordered the Flan Caramel $7, and I had a bite. It was excellent. We each had a glass of wine, and I liked that thought they do not have a sauvignon blanc on the menu by the glass (mom’s favourite), they were able to open a bottle and provide a glass. All in all a great experience, I wish it was a bit busier, and perhaps on a Friday or Saturday it is. All of us said we would be back.For context - I had the burger $24 at Crowne Isle today, with a Caesar salad instead of fries $3. Completely different experience of course, but the exact same price. I found Javiar’s to be excellent food and value for the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken MacKenzie
Excellent food and service.
Janet B
Great experience. Owner/server was friendly and easy going. Food was excellent and portions just right. Wines very reasonably priced.Vegetarian options: Vegan food on the menu uDietary restrictions: Everything is gluten free.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Mole Poblano
Kevin Lin
Amazing restaurant. The owners are both front of house and back of house. Food and service were absolutely incredible. Recommend for anyone in Comox!
Lisa Pedneault
Fabulous gluten-free food, amazing margaritas and outstanding service! I highly recommend Javier's Latin Cuisine Restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K. Bosch
Awesome Latin food! We had the enchiladas, both with mole and with the spicier green sauce and they were both amazing. Very friendly and efficient staff. Good margaritas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank
If you want to discover South American cuisine, this is the place to go. I went there several times and I have never been disappointed. Everything is delicious, especially their cocktails. The owners are super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RiLel
We had a really great time here. Food was really good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Savannah McKenzie
My partner and I went for their Valentine's Day special dinner menu. Everything was delicious! Javier was so attentive and kind, and I can't wait to try their regular menu as well. We had shrimp ceviche for appetizer, which my partner said was the best he ever had! For dinner they had a Mexican chicken dish and a Columbian steak with peppers and onions, with rice. They were both yummy, but the steak was our favourite. For dessert we had the home made très leches cake. I'm not normally a fan of wet desserts, but this was honestly delicious!We will absolutely be back!
My son and I went and loved it. The tortilla chips are made in house and were so fresh they were still warm. The Mexican ribs were spicy but good and the alambres steak was Smokey and delicious. My son said he wished we had eaten there sooner so we could go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lindsy McLaughlin
Our first time and food was most excellent. We tried a few different appys as a meal for 2 and it was more than enough and super filling. The owners were lovely and so friendly... The fried plantains are my new favourite! We will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dale Stanway
Food was fantastic. Ribs were the best I have had. The house wine was very good. The chicken mole was tasty. Imported beer was a nice touch and value for money was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Veronica Morganhart
This is the restaurant you are looking for! The vibe was so pleasant and the staff were exceptionally friendly. The food was spectacular, and it's hard to find good latin cuisine in BC! I really appreciate the care that is clearly taken to prepare these delicious meals. I can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Pollitt
Fantastic atmosphere, caring staff who will do their best to make it a great experience. Food was nice and the right size for an average person - I was full and happy with a main and a dessert. Gluten free and allergy sensitive.
Excellent experience. Would go again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I went last night with my mom and her friend. I am visiting from Vancouver, and my mom wanted to take us somewhere unique and interesting. We both like Mexican food, so I looked around to see what choices there were here. We decided on Javiar’s mostly because of the good reviews that I saw, plus the pictures. We also liked that the menu covered Peru and Colombia as well, which we are not as familiar with. The gentleman running the front of the house was fabulous. Friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. It almost felt like we were visiting someone’s home. He was able to accommodate my mother’s dietary concerns easily and with care. The restaurant is tastefully decorated in a latin theme with lots of colour. The music was excellent, modern Mexican, and I used Shazam to find the names of a half dozen songs. The food was very good. I had the Mexican Ribs $27, which were perfect for me - a bit spicier than most ribs out there, which is what I was hoping for, but not blow your mouth off hot. Also, the sauce/rub was not sweet, which I really appreciated. The dish came with a simple salad with a delicious light dressing, a deep fried plantain, and rice. The rice was cooked in a broth and had vegetables in it, similar to a pilaff. It was delicious. Good flavour and value for the money, I would happily order the ribs again. My mom had Araminta’s Chicken $24, which I believe is Colombian, as it is the chef’s mother’s recipe, and the chef is Colombian. Served with the plantain and rice. The chicken was cooked well, tasty and juicy. Topped with a lot of veggies in a lightly flavoured sauce. My mom ate every bite. Mom’s friend had the Beef Stir Fry $26, which came with roast potatoes and rice. She enjoyed it very much. While we were eating, the chef came out and talked to us, which we appreciated. For desert mom ordered the Flan Caramel $7, and I had a bite. It was excellent. We each had a glass of wine, and I liked that thought they do not have a sauvignon blanc on the menu by the glass (mom’s favourite), they were able to open a bottle and provide a glass. All in all a great experience, I wish it was a bit busier, and perhaps on a Friday or Saturday it is. All of us said we would be back.For context - I had the burger $24 at Crowne Isle today, with a Caesar salad instead of fries $3. Completely different experience of course, but the exact same price. I found Javiar’s to be excellent food and value for the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service.
Great experience. Owner/server was friendly and easy going. Food was excellent and portions just right. Wines very reasonably priced.Vegetarian options: Vegan food on the menu uDietary restrictions: Everything is gluten free.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Mole Poblano
Amazing restaurant. The owners are both front of house and back of house. Food and service were absolutely incredible. Recommend for anyone in Comox!
Fabulous gluten-free food, amazing margaritas and outstanding service! I highly recommend Javier's Latin Cuisine Restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome Latin food! We had the enchiladas, both with mole and with the spicier green sauce and they were both amazing. Very friendly and efficient staff. Good margaritas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want to discover South American cuisine, this is the place to go. I went there several times and I have never been disappointed. Everything is delicious, especially their cocktails. The owners are super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a really great time here. Food was really good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I went for their Valentine's Day special dinner menu. Everything was delicious! Javier was so attentive and kind, and I can't wait to try their regular menu as well. We had shrimp ceviche for appetizer, which my partner said was the best he ever had! For dinner they had a Mexican chicken dish and a Columbian steak with peppers and onions, with rice. They were both yummy, but the steak was our favourite. For dessert we had the home made très leches cake. I'm not normally a fan of wet desserts, but this was honestly delicious!We will absolutely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Ceviche
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My son and I went and loved it. The tortilla chips are made in house and were so fresh they were still warm. The Mexican ribs were spicy but good and the alambres steak was Smokey and delicious. My son said he wished we had eaten there sooner so we could go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first time and food was most excellent. We tried a few different appys as a meal for 2 and it was more than enough and super filling. The owners were lovely and so friendly... The fried plantains are my new favourite! We will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was fantastic. Ribs were the best I have had. The house wine was very good. The chicken mole was tasty. Imported beer was a nice touch and value for money was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the restaurant you are looking for! The vibe was so pleasant and the staff were exceptionally friendly. The food was spectacular, and it's hard to find good latin cuisine in BC! I really appreciate the care that is clearly taken to prepare these delicious meals. I can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic atmosphere, caring staff who will do their best to make it a great experience. Food was nice and the right size for an average person - I was full and happy with a main and a dessert. Gluten free and allergy sensitive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5