Amazing margaritas & queso that rival Texas-style; a top Tex-Mex spot.
This Mexican eatery offers a vibrant Tex-Mex experience with a strong emphasis on its renowned margaritas and queso. Many patrons rave about the frozen margaritas, often described as the closest to authentic Texas-style, and the white queso is frequently highlighted as a must-try. While the mole has received mixed reviews, the overall sentiment leans positive, particularly for those seeking classic Tex-Mex comfort food.
The restaurant is celebrated for its Tex-Mex cuisine, with a particular focus on its margaritas, especially the frozen variety, and its white queso, which many find to be the best outside of Texas. While most dishes receive positive mentions, the mole has garnered some criticism from those familiar with traditional versions.
"The frozen margaritas are frequently highlighted as a must-try, often cited as the closest to authentic Texas-style. The white queso is also consistently recommended and praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its excellent margaritas and queso, with many calling it the best Tex-Mex in the city. However, there are some dissenting opinions regarding the mole.
Important Note
One user noted that while the mole is a recommendation, it may not appeal to those accustomed to traditional western mole.
"Recalls that Javelina used to license its queso from a famous Austin restaurant, noting it's close but not exactly the same as home."
Neutral"Javelina is suggested as an additional option in the Gramercy area."
Neutral"States that Javelina has strong, though not necessarily giant, margaritas and is considered the best Tex-Mex in the city."
Positive"A short, positive mention of Javelina's queso."
Positive"Confirms that Javelina has the best queso outside of Houston."
Positive"A brief expression of affection for fellow Texans who agree on Javelina's quality."
Positive"Expresses strong approval for the white queso at Javelina."
Positive"Agrees with the recommendation for Javelina, specifically highlighting their queso as the best found outside of Houston."
Positive"Recommends Javelina for its classic frozen margaritas, considering them the closest to Texas-style ones, and also praises their queso and free chips and salsa."
Positive"Recalls visiting Javelina during their time at NYU."
Neutral"Recommends Javelina for its frozen margaritas and quality, also suggesting Caliente Cab for downtown options."
Positive"This commenter listed Javelina as one of the Tex Mex places in the city that are often recommended, suggesting it might have items similar to what the original poster is looking for."
Positive"This user concurs with the recommendation for Javelina, reinforcing it as a good option for white queso."
Positive"This user recommends Javelina as a place to find white queso."
Positive"Disagrees with the recommendation for Javelina; people familiar with western mole won't like it."
Negative"Recommends checking out Javelina."
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