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Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach

Mexican · Newport Coast · 7832 E. Coast Hwy

Last mentioned Mar 2026

8 source comments from 8 contributors across 8 threads. Community score 12, based on shared upvotes and repeat contributors.

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u/BlackMamba_Beto · Sep 2024

Depends on your age. Fake id/college: Malarkey’s/Helsman/Woodys Friday. Mid twenty’s to young 30s: stag, wild goose, mutts day drinking. Whaler/westwood Friday/Saturday night. Older: Pendry/As (both)/Javiers/ Retirement: Elks. 909/951: Sharkeez Locals: beach ball/class of 47/topside
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u/The_Birds_171 · Aug 2021

Javier's in Newport Coast is awesome, but $$$$$. It's my go-to for margs and Mexican when East Coasters come in to visit.
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u/DebiDebbyDebbie · Apr 2025

You didn't say North or South County, so here goes- North - Blue Gold in Huntington Beach at Pacific City. Bonus, go or the sunset, windows overlook PCH and the beach. Central - Javiers in Crystal Cove - Newport Coast - decent but overpriced Mexican however, it's a very cool place and they know…
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u/thumbthought · Feb 2019

I love Anastasia in laguna beach for breakfast. Coyote grill in south laguna beach is great breakfast/brunch/Mexican. Tupelo junction in nb is a favorite too for brunch. For Mexican I’d recommend javiers in Newport Coast. If you’re also looking for sushi, sota in corona Del Mar is the place in my opinion.
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