Javi's Mexican Restaurant Modesto, CA

Excellent Chicken Chili Colorado although I prefer red beef. They do have red but it's pork. Friendly staff. Recently tried the Chicken Mole... 👌 excellent.
Bar staff actually remembers you. Even if not consistent customer. ❤️

Best in TOWN!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Nachos Red, Ranchero Steak or Chicken, Taco, Bean Dip, Enchilada, Carnitas, Sope, Carne Asada Plate, Shredded Beef Tacos

I was shocked and offended to see a Mexican restaurant decorated with Spanish statues and symbols. As someone who understands the history, this is not just a matter of design, it’s deeply disrespectful. Spain colonized Mexico for centuries, during which Indigenous peoples and early Mexicans were tortured, enslaved, and killed. The Spanish destroyed temples, banned native languages, and tried to erase entire cultures.
For a restaurant representing Mexican identity to use Spanish imagery is painful and inappropriate. It’s the equivalent of honoring colonizers in a space meant to celebrate those who suffered and survived their oppression. Mexican culture was built in resistance to that violence, it deserves to be represented with authenticity and pride, not through the lens of those who tried to destroy it.
I truly hope the owners take this to heart and re-evaluate their décor. If they want to honor Mexican heritage, they should highlight Indigenous art, Mexican traditions, and the beauty of postcolonial culture not the imagery of colonizers.

Tonight was my husband and I first time ever trying Javi’s. I’m super picky about Mexican food and the food didn’t disappoint. Drinks were strong and delicious!! Our server Gabriela was so attentive. She gave one of the best customer service I’ve ever received anywhere. Definitely will be back this Thursday with my family for my birthday!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

ABSOLUTLEY DELICIOUS FOOD.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good is excellent very clean and friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was good...
Service was impeccable...
Waitress went out of the way her way to help us...
Needs to be remodeled...
Plenty of parking

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Price is high for badly made food.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 5

My Wife and I have been here several times and every time everything is always fantastic, food is top notch and service impeccable, we've eaten Mexican food everywhere and Javi is the best! Last visit on August 12th 2025 and our waitress Patricia is AMAZING! Professional and friendly, we are going to be a loyal customer

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

food is great,service good,they have screens everywhere if you like sports,like soccer USA Mexico's copa de oro!
thanks

Javi's is always a great place to go. Great food and great service. It's like this at all the locations I've been to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Great food (shredded beef is really good here), and Mario is the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A group of three people pass the drunk stage ruin it for us. The man keept fighting with the woman siting with him while we were trying to eat. I didnt know if he was going to beat her up right there infront of us. Not a comfortable place to be when trying to eat a meal with my date.
Our server was excellent and took great care of us. But I had to worry all trough my visit here if it was going to be a bar fight more like a man beating up on a woman. Sad to see this still in this crazy times.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Plate, Fried Ice Cream, Shrimp Cocktail

Love love this place waitresses are very attentive food is always good thank you thank you thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Plate, Bean Dip, Taco, Carnitas, Guacamole, Chips and Salsa

One of my favorite places to eat. The food is always amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shredded Beef Tacos, Enchilada, Bean Dip, Chile Verde, Carnitas, Chicken Tacos