Review: Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano:
It’s amazing that one restaurant in a city of thousands can be so popular after nearly 30 years in business. But such is the case with Javier’s, the Mexico City-style restaurant on the cusp of Highland Park. Darn near everyone here is a regular, and those folks celebrate special occasions, too. Just when we think it can’t possibly be that good—have you seen the valet line?—we pop in for a visit...
Authentic Mexico City fare as brilliantly iconic as Madonna. Uptown favorite for 25 years is known for serving high-falutin’ celebs like local boy Luke Wilson. It still manages to remain free from all the glitz and glamour that comes with living in a material world. The black bean soup is a can’t miss.
This benchmark of authentic Mexican food in Highland Park eschews the Americanized version for something more sophisticated.:
The Scene
The masculine energy of earth tones and game hunting reigns throughout the space. There's an abundance of dark, intricately carved woods, burlap walls and richly stained glass,...