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: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, diabetic, whole30, paleo, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, south-beach, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
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
- Traditional Queso - $13: Yellow cheese, tomatillos, serrano peppers & pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- White Queso - $13: White cheese, jalapeños, roasted poblanos & pico de gallo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Guacamole - $15: Mashed avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, tomato & onion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Bob Armstrong Signature Queso - $15: Choice of traditional or white queso with guacamole, ground beef, pico de gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Mag Mud - $14: White queso, black beans, pico de gallo & guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fried Jalapeño Queso - $14: Traditional queso with fried jalapeños and salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Queso Sampler - $17: Traditional and white quesos with choice of Bob Armstrong, Mag Mud or Fried Jalapeño Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Quesadilla - $13: Flour tortillas filled with cheese & pickled jalapeños with guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Nachos - $13: Tortilla chips topped with cheese, house-pickled jalapeños, guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chipotle Chicken & Cheese Taquitos - $12: Deep-fried rolled corn tortillas filled with roasted chipotle chicken, salsa cruda, tres chile sauce & lime crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brisket Tacos (2) - $17: Slow cooked beef brisket, jalapeño gravy, onions & mixed peppers, cotija cheese & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tacos (2) - $15: Grilled citrus marinated chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, cotija cheese & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Beef Tacos (2) - $14: Hard shell corn tortilla, ground beef, pico de gallo, lettuce, shredded mixed cheese & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Al Pastor Tacos (2) - $16: Spice rubbed marinated pork, cilantro, onions, grilled pineapple, avocado tomatillo salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Skirt Steak Fajitas (For One) - $29: Onions, poblano peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, beans, flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Fajitas (For One) - $25: Onions, poblano peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, beans, flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Black Angus Chile Rubbed Ribeye (For One) - $40: Pistachio chimichurri sauce and home fried potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free
- Enchiladas De Tejas - $20: Mixed cheese, red chili gravy, chili con carne, pickled jalapeños, fresh onions & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mole Enchiladas - $23: Pulled chicken, eighteen ingredient chile-cocoa mole sauce, onion, sesame seeds, cotija cheese & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Stacked Brisket Enchiladas - $24: Slow cooked beef brisket, poblano cream sauce, fresh onions, cheese, jalapeño relish & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Texas Red Chili - $11: Texas no-bean chili with shredded cheese, onions & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Tortilla Soup - $11: Shredded chicken in pasilla chile broth with avocado, sour cream, fried tortilla strips & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Texan Caesar - $15: Romaine lettuce, fried flour tortilla shell, tomatoes, cotija cheese & jalapeño caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Javelina Salad - $15: Mixed greens, jicama, tomatoes, pickled red onion, chile-lime pecans, guacamole & pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Corn Elotes - $7: Corn on the cob with jalapeno mayo, cayenne pepper & cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Home Fried Potatoes - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Rice - $5: Choice of Mexican or jalapeño rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Beans - $5: Choice of black or refried beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Classic Frozen Margarita - $14
- Traditional Rocks Margarita - $14
- Shiner Bock - $8
- Ranch Water - $16: Espolon blanco, topo chico, lime