Javelina – Mexican
Javelina captures the spirited heart of Tex-Mex culture, where the air is thick with the aroma of toasted chilies and the convivial clinking of glasses. The experience centers on a molten landscape of artisanal quesos, ranging from the legendary, meat-layered Bob Armstrong to zesty fried jalapeño varieties, all served alongside golden, salt-dusted chips and crispy hand-rolled taquitos. It is a vibrant sanctuary for those seeking the ultimate comfort of melted cheese and bold, sun-drenched flavors in a space that feels both modern and deeply rooted in tradition.
119, East 18th Street, New York, NY, 10003 +12125390202 https://www.javelinatexmex.com/location/javelina-union-square/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Dips To Share
- Traditional Queso - $13: Yellow cheese, tomatillos, serrano peppers & pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Queso - $13: White cheese, jalapeños, roasted poblanos & pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $15: Mashed avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, tomato & onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bob Armstrong Signature Queso - $15: Choice of traditional or white queso with guacamole, ground beef, pico de gallo & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mag Mud - $14: White queso, black beans, pico de gallo & guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Jalapeño Queso - $14: Traditional queso with fried jalapeños and salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Sampler - $17: Traditional and white quesos with choice of Bob Armstrong, Mag Mud or Fried Jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Quesadilla - $13: Flour tortillas filled with cheese & pickled jalapeños with guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $13: Tortilla chips topped with cheese, house-pickled jalapeños, guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Chicken & Cheese Taquitos - $12: Deep-fried rolled corn tortillas filled with roasted chipotle chicken, salsa cruda, tres chile sauce & lime crema Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Brisket Tacos (2) - $17: Slow cooked beef brisket, jalapeño gravy, onions & mixed peppers, cotija cheese & cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tacos (2) - $15: Grilled citrus marinated chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, cotija cheese & cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Beef Tacos (2) - $14: Hard shell corn tortilla, ground beef, pico de gallo, lettuce, shredded mixed cheese & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Tacos (2) - $16: Spice rubbed marinated pork, cilantro, onions, grilled pineapple, avocado tomatillo salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
Fajitas
- Skirt Steak Fajitas (For One) - $29: Onions, poblano peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, beans, flour tortillas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas (For One) - $25: Onions, poblano peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, beans, flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Angus Chile Rubbed Ribeye (For One) - $40: Pistachio chimichurri sauce and home fried potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Enchiladas
- Enchiladas De Tejas - $20: Mixed cheese, red chili gravy, chili con carne, pickled jalapeños, fresh onions & cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Enchiladas - $23: Pulled chicken, eighteen ingredient chile-cocoa mole sauce, onion, sesame seeds, cotija cheese & cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stacked Brisket Enchiladas - $24: Slow cooked beef brisket, poblano cream sauce, fresh onions, cheese, jalapeño relish & cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Texas Red Chili - $11: Texas no-bean chili with shredded cheese, onions & cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $11: Shredded chicken in pasilla chile broth with avocado, sour cream, fried tortilla strips & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texan Caesar - $15: Romaine lettuce, fried flour tortilla shell, tomatoes, cotija cheese & jalapeño caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Javelina Salad - $15: Mixed greens, jicama, tomatoes, pickled red onion, chile-lime pecans, guacamole & pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Corn Elotes - $7: Corn on the cob with jalapeno mayo, cayenne pepper & cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home Fried Potatoes - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Rice - $5: Choice of Mexican or jalapeño rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $5: Choice of black or refried beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Classic Frozen Margarita - $14
- Traditional Rocks Margarita - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Shiner Bock - $8
- Ranch Water - $16: Espolon blanco, topo chico, lime
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- Dorado — Mexican
- Javelina — Mexican
- El Cantinero — Mexican
- Mexico Lindo — Mexican
- Mamazul Mexican Grill — Mexican
- La Contenta Oeste — Mexican
- Taqueria Diana — Mexican
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- Cosme — Mexican
- El Grillito — Mexican
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