Once the three of us were seated in our booth, the first thing I noticed was how dark the restaurant was, yet how powerfully the low lights brought out the strong beauty from the chainsaw carved wood wall art, the black tree fruiting Tequilas, and the skulls....not shy about expressing the art of Mexico in this stunning manner.
We ordered
- Jalapeño Margaritas
- Queso Fundido
- Camarenos Rancheros
- Beef Fajitas
First of all, this margarita was wonderfully spicy, and delicious...if it wasn't mid day, I could have easily had another one...or two. The Queso Fundido is perfectly melted Monterey Jack cheese with sautéed onion, mushroom, and pasilla chile. It is then topped with chorizo and chipotle chile, and corn tortillas to wrap it up...so delicious. The Camarones Rancheros is one of Javier's most popular seafood dishes...there is a creaminess as the prawns are sautéed with garlic butter, but the dish is not at all greasy, it is surprisingly light, well-balanced, and refreshing with tomatos and cilantro. The Beef Fajitas at Javier's are some of the best I have experienced...oh, and the guacamole--so exciting!...tasty, with texture and bite.
All the staff was friendly and kind. I will come back to Javier's soon to taste other options to pair with my Jalapeños Margarita.
Walking through the Aria Hotel & Casino floor to get to Javier's is not a bad experience either. Aria is always well manicured for the seasonal occasions and seems almost smoke-free in the air.
p.s. I paid $13 to valet with the new fees in effect.
- 2017 Review #15 -