Don Javier's Bar & Grill

The staff was friendly and service was good. The food was very good..authentic Mexican. Dessert was yummy. Good music too.

About a month ago a group of us went for dinner on a Friday night. We waited in the bar for a table and had a very delicious and strong Margarita! We were off to a good start! Shortly after we were seated in the main dining room. The ambiance was disappointing... the bright flourescent overhead lights killed the relaxing mood we were wanting for a Friday night dining experience and there was not any soft background music. Perhaps by now that has all been adjusted? But, the service was fast and friendly and the food was delicious. So, I would have rated it 5 stars if it had better ambiance for a weekend night out. It felt like a Saturday lunch spot.

In my opinion the best Mexican restaurant in Ottawa. The menu is massive, and they do chicken exceptionally well. Service is good and there's actually quite a lot of space (including a bar area). Also, the margaritas actually have alcohol in them!