Javelina Tex-Mex
Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Burrito Restaurant$$$$
Gramercy Park, New York
This place is famous for their Mexican food. It's one of the most popular in the city!- The folks at The New Yorker and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"The mag mud queso is amazing and will fill you up."(5 Tips)"highly recommend the Bob Armstrong queso and the avocado margarita"(4 Tips)
"San Antonio Puffy Tacos"(6 Tips)
"Queso (all are good) and steak and chicken fajitas (sunset style)."(17 Tips)
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As a Texan, I can say that this is the BEST Tex-Mex in NYC. Sad to see it has a low rating. Authentic queso, great brisket and amazing margs.
Michelle WilesMarch 16, 2017Veggie fajitas with queso ($20) means you get 4 tortillas, 2 quesos, chips, mini guac, rice, beans, tomatoes, plus tons of grilled veggies.. best deal at javelina for sure
Displaced Southerner looking for an authentic Mexican joint: this isn't it. BUT it's as close as you'll find in NYC. REAL white cheese dip. Good tacos, tamales & enchiladas. Salsa a little too sweet.
MarcApril 15, 2017GrubStreet: most authentically Tex-Mex rest in NYC in range of offerings (serves San Antonio puffy tacos) and overall tastiness... sizzling umami explosion that is its fajitas are some of the best
Kimmie OhhJune 30, 2020Avocado margarita or sangria swirl margarita to drink. Get the queso blanco & juicy brisket tacos to eat. Order the puffy pork tacos too!- Tried the carne asada tonight and it was GLORIOUS. Comes with a mushroom enchilada for a little play on steak and mushrooms. The owner, Matt, came by & said hello, a nice personal touch.
- One of the loudest rooms I've been in in a while. Would be tough to talk to a date here. Good vibe. Really good food. Try the avocado cilantro margarita.
- Conall AroraFebruary 17, 2017NYC only tex-mex option. A little taste of Austin in NYC, very good and definately the best we got. The chips and cheese are too good
Judy LuoNovember 13, 2015cute place! queso dip and pork tamales with red chile sauce were delicious. very friendly service but it's teeny and gets loud, so best for smaller parties.
Sam WinnickMay 21, 2015Very loud but fun. The margaritas taste like they use a sugary premade mix. The queso is amazing/ glorified nacho cheese dip. The San Antonio puffy taco is awesome but the fried corn tortilla is OD.
New York PostApril 23, 2015The must-have menu item is the Bob Armstrong ($12), a bowl of melted cheese topped with beef, guacamole and sour cream and served with an unlimited supply of tortilla chips. Read more
Rebecca SutterApril 14, 2015Nicest staff (surprise, they're 90% Texans), and delicious drinks and food, even if not exact replicas of the dishes they pay tribute to.
Elyse EstradaMay 2, 2015Can't decide between guac or queso? Get the Mag Mud, it's both! Steak enchiladas were super flavorful and the spicy margarita was one of the best I've had!
John HarrisonJuly 23, 2020Fajitas are pretty good for Tex-Mex in New York. The best NY rendition I’ve had in two years here.
Alice EunjinNovember 25, 2015Order Queso, steak fajitas, and margaritas (I didn't like the enchilada or poblano pepper as much) Great food and drinks!
Srinivas VasudevanMarch 26, 2015Awesome Tex-Mex place. Special mention to the Maître d for arranging for dinner to be cooked after the kitchen closed. She was an amazing hostess.- JwowMarch 11, 2015Get your Tex-Mex on at the newly opened Javelina in Gramercy. I highly recommend the Bob Armstrong queso and the avocado margarita to start your evening off right.
The New YorkerMarch 30, 2015“It’s hard to imagine eating anything else after all that melted cheese, especially because it’s hard not to eat all of that melted cheese.” Read more
Michael HaaralaJune 27, 2016Don't let the Avocado and Cilantro margarita scare you -- Easily one of the best on the menu!
Nicolette RomeroOctober 5, 2015Love me some original breakfast tacos with chorizo. Treat yo self and add avocado to them. If you're thinking about a Bloody Mary, pass. Not impressed with them.
Kimi ChiangJune 19, 2015I felt like I was back in Houston! The mag mud made me extremely happy to find authentic queso in NY.- Daniel FungMarch 28, 2015The San Antonio Puffy Tacos are a textual adventure of deliciousness. A must have along with the Bob Armstrong Queso. My new go to spot.
Ben K.October 3, 2015If you need a Tex-Mex fix this place is pretty tasty. Try the queso and puffy tacos. They apparently have breakfast tacos on the weekends.
Amy Johnson CookMarch 19, 2015Queso & avocado tacos are on point. Love the Shiner on tap. Not quite as good as being in Austin but closer than a plane ride.
StephanieOctober 21, 2016Got takeout from here - it was really fresh and tasty. They forgot to give me chips to go with the queso and guac so check your bag before you leave!
alicetiaraApril 1, 2015Loved the mag mud queso & the gigantic mixed grill fajitas platter thingy (the chicken was great). Skip the avocado tacos, bland.
Ashley MeadFebruary 29, 2020Amazing queso and Texan ceaser but we were so rushed!! Plenty of empty tables and we had a reservation but they tried to take my food before I was done TWICE.- John MichaelApril 12, 2015Queso like they got back home in Texas. Get the sampler platter and definitely don't miss the brisket tacos.
Amanda SchutzbankMarch 6, 2015Great new addition to gramercy/unionsq.. The avocado margaritas are a must! Guac and chicken fajitas were excellent.
yummiestNYCOctober 19, 2015Fajitas are delicious and huge portions. For cocktails - loved the Paloma
Miguel VargasAugust 4, 2019Get the Bob Armstrong, followed by the Puffy Tacos, and some Frozen Margs
Amber LockwoodMarch 7, 2015It would be a huge mistake to not get the Mag Mud queso. Definitely the best in the city!
The Mexican Martinis (aka MexiMarts) are very good and very strong. Consider yourself warned.
Mitra SalaselMarch 16, 2015The white Queso is unheard of in NYC--it used to be the only thing I missed about my native Texas, now it's here! TL;dr--order it!- Queso (all are good) and steak and chicken fajitas (sunset style).
Archana ManiOctober 13, 2016Best queso and margaritas!!! Get both and enjoy the flavors melt in your mouth.
ᴡᴡᴡ.Necede.nxwo.ru HJuly 10, 2015Guilty pleasure- very heavy but pretty good food. The Mag Mud dip was quite good but the other quesos were underwhelming. Pescado Cilantro was incredibly good. Very loud place, even when almost empty.- Honghui YuApril 5, 2015The mag mud queso is amazing and will fill you up. Steak fajitas are good but expensive and not mindblowing.
Abhishek PillaiFebruary 25, 2017The "Puffy" Pork Taco was ok. The puffy taco was somewhat gimmicky and didn't add to the taste. It was too oily but had a significant amount of meat. Chips+queso was pretty good!
julia tApril 23, 2015Good lunch near Union square. Yummy javelina salad and decent fish tacos. Chips are just fine.
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Javelina Tex-Mex
119 E 18th St (btwn Park Ave S & Irving Pl)
New York, NY 10003
United States
New York, NY 10003
United States
True Tex-Mex
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 539-0202
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Great new mexican spot downtown. Food was excellent and bar scene was fun."
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"Really enjoyed the 2nd & 2nd cocktail for brunch. Try the cheese chicharones to start and the the al pastor tacos"
Jason Brew - 8.4
"try as many things as possible! you really can't go wrong, from my experience (short rib tacos, crispy fish tacos, mezcal-cured salmon, ham and cheese croquettes...)"
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"Amazing burgers. Great beer. Go for lunch."
Trevor Bracher - 8.1
"This place is a real gem. Very old school, nice staff, very authentic and best burger I've had in New York!"
Sebastian G - 8.2
"Great venue. Have been going here for ever and never had an issue getting close. Sound is also pretty great compared to other nyc venues."
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