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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Javelina
Dairy-Free at Javelina
Javelina in New York has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Javelina Salad, Home Fried Potatoes and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Javelina
Javelina in New York has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Javelina
Javelina in New York has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Javelina Salad, Home Fried Potatoes and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Javelina
Javelina in New York has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Texas Red Chili. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Javelina
Javelina in New York has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Queso and Traditional Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Javelina
Javelina in New York has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Queso and Traditional Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Javelina
Javelina in New York has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Javelina Salad, Home Fried Potatoes and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Javelina
Javelina in New York has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Javelina Salad, Home Fried Potatoes and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Javelina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Red Chili | 11.7 g | 131.4 g |
| Chicken Fajitas (For One) | 71 g | 44.8 g |
| Skirt Steak Fajitas (For One) | 129.4 g | 41.3 g |
| Crispy Beef Tacos (2) | 17.9 g | 32.2 g |
| Mag Mud | 20.2 g | 25.9 g |
| Brisket Tacos (2) | 15.6 g | 25.8 g |
| Stacked Brisket Enchiladas | 61.4 g | 22.3 g |
| Tortilla Soup | 13.6 g | 21.8 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Enchiladas De Tejas | 19.1 g | 19.1 g |
| White Queso | 1.6 g | 18.4 g |
| Guacamole | 37.7 g | 11.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
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: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Queso - $13: White cheese, jalapeños, roasted poblanos & pico de gallo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $15: Mashed avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, tomato & onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free 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, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Jalapeño Queso - $14: Traditional queso with fried jalapeños and salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Sampler - $17: Traditional and white quesos with choice of Bob Armstrong, Mag Mud or Fried Jalapeño Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Quesadilla - $13: Flour tortillas filled with cheese & pickled jalapeños with guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $13: Tortilla chips topped with cheese, house-pickled jalapeños, guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Beef Tacos (2) - $14: Hard shell corn tortilla, ground beef, pico de gallo, lettuce, shredded mixed cheese & cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Tacos (2) - $16: Spice rubbed marinated pork, cilantro, onions, grilled pineapple, avocado tomatillo salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC 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: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas (For One) - $25: Onions, poblano peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, beans, flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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, 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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach 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: Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Corn Elotes - $7: Corn on the cob with jalapeno mayo, cayenne pepper & cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home Fried Potatoes - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Rice - $5: Choice of Mexican or jalapeño rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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: 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, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Shiner Bock - $8
- Ranch Water - $16: Espolon blanco, topo chico, lime
Frequently Asked Questions about Javelina
- Is Javelina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Javelina has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Javelina Salad, Home Fried Potatoes and Guacamole.
- What can I eat at Javelina on a dairy-free diet?
- Javelina Salad, Home Fried Potatoes and Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Javelina have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Javelina Salad and Home Fried Potatoes.
- Is Javelina gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Javelina?
- Texas Red Chili, at roughly 131.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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