Javier's Latin Cuisine Restaurant in Courtenay

What a charming delightful Latin restaurant. The service, decor, food, ambiance exceeded my expectations. I had Aramintas Chicken it had me at Javier s mom s recipe!!! and WOW! Just wow! Accompanied with a margarita followed by an insanely delicious dessert ! Wish we could have met the talented Javier but it was super busy so he s forgiven this time.

I m celiac and ate here no problem. Staff were friendly. Food was fast and the best Mexican I ve ever had. Will be returning from Victoria just to visit here!

The people who serve you are very friendly.

Fantastic margaritas, fantastic customer service

Excellent service and delicious food! Passion fruit juice was perfect! Well definitely be coming back for more

Amazing amazing amazing!! I m new to the area and had been recommended to go here several times! So glad I finally did! Fantastic food and service, can t wait to return!

Best latin restaurant in Courtney, good food and exceptional service from the owners. Very recommended.

Exceptional food, service and atmosphere! During a very recent 4 night visit to Courtenay from Victoria we dined here twice. Had to come back after such a great first experience!

Amazing Latin Cuisine in Courtenay!

Was in town for a work trip and stumbled upon this beautiful authentic gem. You could tell the food was made with love, and the ambiance is vibrant yet homely. Such a great story from the owners, they put a lot of care into their craft. You gotta get out here!

Thanks for an awesome dinner! It was the first time for the 5 of us and we loved it. Great food, great service!

I cant believe we just found this restaurant after three years in the valley! Great atmosphere, food, and service. Javier and his team are professional and friendly. If you like Latin cuisine, go now. They will definitely see us again.

My new favourite restaurant!! The food and service is absolutely amazing. I go to Southern Pacific Mexico at least once a year and the food here was just as good if not better than Mexico. They take great pride in their food, restaurant and service and it shows. I loved how personal this dining experience was and will definitely be back. Thank you for the food and conversation Javier and Brian! See you next time!

Loved this place! The food was fantastic, especially the empanadas and deep fried ice cream. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, it truly felt like I was welcomed into their home! We will be coming back next time we are in town!

Absolutely delicious and authentic cuisine! Such a lovely experience and great hospitality.

I have been to Ribfest many times throughout the years in the valley and hands down the Mexican Ribs at Javiers are far better in my opinion! Brians take on his house made sauce is amazing! Just the perfect level of spice that doesnt make you sweat but has perfect amount of heat! Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor access and lots of room for wheelchairs.

My wife and I come here often, this time my sister was in town visiting and we went together. I really like this place, mostly due to the owners passion for good Latin food and an all-around authentic Latin experience. I will be back soon.

Food was really good, service was attentive and friendly, but the pricing is a bit much. $10 for two small sized empanadas seems a bit much.

I didn t get what I ordered due to a mix up by the waiter. This is the third restaurant that has mixed up an order in the last couple of months. This has never happened before this last couple of months. You have to wonder if there is something wrong with the systems in the restaurants. They weren t able to accommodate a request for some cream fraiche on a dish. The enchiladas were lukewarm. They don t have Diet Coke. The waiter and cook were charming.

Never had anything but an amazing meal here, and the staff is so friendly and personable. The best. Dietary restrictions: Theyre very good about making sure things are safe and even remembered the lactose intolerance and brought a proper started for us.

Awesome authentic food. Great experience! Tortilla soup and plantain YUM! Beef ribs are delicious!!!

I have dined here on several occasions and they never fail to impress. The food is delicious and the staff are friendly and professional. A fantastic dining experience.

Excellent varied Latin cuisine in the heart of Courtenay. I had the empanadas and the carne asada tacos - both made from quality ingredients. Javier and his staff are very nice and I appreciated the warm atmosphere at the restaurant.

Delicious and taste food, amazing service. Highly recommended this place.

Recommended place to eat different and good quality food.

Came here for my friends engagement party and food was out of this world, will be coming back soon and often!

Beautiful little restaurant Sells Latin and Peruvian food Great variety on the menu. Decent prices. Happy atmosphere and the staff/ owners are very nice. Totally recommend

My wife and I had a fabulous meal and experience here. Phoned from Campbell River to make sure they were open, the gentleman I spoke with on the phone reserved us a table and greeted us warmly when we arrived. I had the Peruvian beef stir fry and my wife had Aramintas Chicken. Both were superb. Service was also exceptional. Pleasant atmosphere. Worth the trip!

The food was incredible! Super flavourful dishes and a huge variety to choose from. Service was really friendly, and every dish was authentic Latin American. Dessert was fabulous as well! Food

Great service, very friendly. Especially love the ribs and fried plantain.

I cannot say enough good things about this terrific restaurant! Brian is a very welcoming host and Javier a fantastic chef. We will be back many times!

Great friendly staff, everything is gluten free. I am celiac and all was well. I thought the portions were a little small for the price but not far off so its not enough to fault. Would highly recommend

What a great place. The owners are friendly and welcoming and the food was excellent. We had empanadas, the enchiladas and the Peruvian stew.

Very tasty and fresh. Glad I tried it and definitely will be back

Thats lovely!

Absolutely delicious food and friendly and attentive service.

The Colombian food is delicious. Highly recommended. The place and the atmosphere is very nice. The attention is excellent. There are others international food. We were happy to find a little piece of our land, Colombia, on Vancouver Island. Brian and Javier were very friendly and helpful.

Javier was super sweet the whole time we were there , and the food was amazing ! It was his birthday today and he gave the whole restaurant free cake , which he made himself and it was delicious. There was live music tonight and the service was great! Happy birthday Javier :)

Gluten Free and Celiac safe, music to my ears and the food was so amazing! Great tastes, great service and great facility..

We really enjoyed our take out meal. The ribs were trimmed and cooked perfectly; falling off the bone and tender. The chicken mole was really good too, though i am not a huge fan of mole usually. Empanadas were also really good; the dough is not too thick. I will definitely come back here again!

Absolutely authentic, delicious, and an absolute must visit!

The reviews were correct....a wonderful meal out- great food, service and atmosphere!

Amazing restaurant. You can feel the love in all the details, a friendly welcoming place with great food.

Delicious! Most authentic Latin food Ive had North of Tijuana. Great service, great atmosphere and lots of gluten free options.

Amazing restaurant. The owners are both front of house and back of house. Food and service were absolutely incredible. Recommend for anyone in Comox!

Great experience. Owner/server was friendly and easy going. Food was excellent and portions just right. Wines very reasonably priced. Vegetarian options: Vegan food on the menu u Dietary restrictions: Everything is gluten free.

Excellent food and service.

Excellent experience. Would go again.

Amazing food! I had the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce... to die for! Attention to all details, and nothing was too much trouble! We met Javier, and he too was awesome! We will definitely be back! Highly recommended.

We had a really great time here. Food was really good!

If you want to discover South American cuisine, this is the place to go. I went there several times and I have never been disappointed. Everything is delicious, especially their cocktails. The owners are super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Awesome Latin food! We had the enchiladas, both with mole and with the spicier green sauce and they were both amazing. Very friendly and efficient staff. Good margaritas.

Fabulous gluten-free food, amazing margaritas and outstanding service! I highly recommend Javiers Latin Cuisine Restaurant!

Every single thing was very good! Thank you! Food

Best place around, Great atmosphere ..highly recommend, can t say enough good . Not a commercialized restaurant very refreshing

We have been eating here as a family for years - personal events included. Javier s is by far the best restaurant the Comox Valley has. The entire menu is gluten free, the food is fresh, high quality and sincerely delicious. Javier and Brian provide exceptional service so when you mix that with the beautiful atmosphere, it just makes this restaurant feel, so special. I could not recommend this restaurant more! Thank you Javier and Brian Vegetarian options: Multiple vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: The entire menu is gluten free!

Fantastic atmosphere, caring staff who will do their best to make it a great experience. Food was nice and the right size for an average person - I was full and happy with a main and a dessert. Gluten free and allergy sensitive.

This is the restaurant you are looking for! The vibe was so pleasant and the staff were exceptionally friendly. The food was spectacular, and its hard to find good latin cuisine in BC! I really appreciate the care that is clearly taken to prepare these delicious meals. I cant wait to go back!

Food was fantastic. Ribs were the best I have had. The house wine was very good. The chicken mole was tasty. Imported beer was a nice touch and value for money was good.

My partner and I went for their Valentines Day special dinner menu. Everything was delicious! Javier was so attentive and kind, and I cant wait to try their regular menu as well. We had shrimp ceviche for appetizer, which my partner said was the best he ever had! For dinner they had a Mexican chicken dish and a Columbian steak with peppers and onions, with rice. They were both yummy, but the steak was our favourite. For dessert we had the home made très leches cake. Im not normally a fan of wet desserts, but this was honestly delicious! We will absolutely be back!

Tried almost one of every appetizer on the menu. It did not disappoint! I need to come back to try some of the mains.

One of the best meals weve ever had! Perfection. Excellent service and a really friendly, clean, organized environment.

I do not say it lightly that they make the best margaritas in town. The food we had was absolutely amazing. Cannot stress enough that you try this place and see what its all about. Food : 5/5

Never had a meal that wasnt amazing, and the best margaritas!

Good food

Huge rave to Brian and the amazing staff, we came in pretty late but they served us until the end with smiles, and amazing food. Thank you so much again, and we cant wait to come back.

The vegetable empanadas were incredible

Excellent food and service!

Hola! Want to try something different and tasty? Go to Javiers restaurant. I went with other South American friends last week and we had the best time here. As a Chilean, Ive been missing the food and this place hit the spot. Service was great and the arepas and Lomo saltado (authentican Peruvian food) were awesome! Plus, they have some tasty vegetarian options too. Also Javier is the most lovely person in Courtenay! Highly recommend!

wonderful service, and great food. The enchiladas with salsa verde are delicious 100/10

Very handsome busboy

Amazing! Ok so I can be very scathing with reviews... And this is no different! This place is amazing! Absolutely amazing! The food tastes spectacular and the presentation is fantastic! Try the starter menu! All of the starters as a main meal! You will not be disappointed! Margarita is well balanced, with just the right hint of lime and tequila! Fabulous staff! Do not be put off by the appearance outside, amazingly friendly and professional throughout!! Keep it up guys!! Definitely a gladiator thumbs up for this one!!! Vegetarian options: Lots and lots of vegetarian options on the menu! Dietary restrictions: Caters for celiac too! Parking: Free parking outside for many vehicles! Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for the entire restaurant

I had a sad vegetarian option which was horrid. The spices were not balanced with too much clove or allspice. Is always disappointing to spend the same money on vegetarian dishes when there is not the same effort to make it as tasty, special and scrumptious as the meat or fish dishes.

Authentic Latin cuisine and great services! Definitely one of the best spot in the area :)

Sooo happy with the complimentary chips and salsa!! The food was amazing and the service was great, by far one of my favorite spots in Courtenay. Thank you for a good time! Vegetarian options: The chef was able to modify my enchiladas to be veggie. Would highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS!!!! YAY!! Parking: Parking right in front of restaurant

Amazing food, amazing service! We will definitely be going back again!!!

Authentic food, great service and very very friendly staff. The chef (Javier) even came out to chat with us as there were two Chileans among us. We loved our dinner here and hope yall will try it out too!

Went here with my partner for an early dinner, the gentleman who served us (I think maybe the owner) was the most wonderfully kind human! Full of personality. My only complaint is that the food lacked salt? But I guess I could have added that myself!!

Superb selection of South American foods. Beautiful presentation

Delicious food and excellent service. Wish we lived closer so we could enjoy this restaurant more often. Travelers from central New York. Yummmm!

First time at Javier s and it was fantastic! I highly recommend if you like authentic Latin cuisine, or you are trying it for the first time. Also best Mojito s on the island! I will definitely be back!

Food was amazing and authentic. Saturday night music was great. And the service and family vibe was so comforting! Absolutely loved it Dietary restrictions: I m Celiac and felt 100% safe and cared for! Dairy free options as well.

Wonderful experience at Javier s, with authentic food and a cozy atmosphere. Friendly service and great prices. Doesn t look like much from the outside but it s absolutely worth stopping! It would be nice if they had more food options for kids, even just smaller portions of the items on their menu, but this is not a deterrent. We will be back!

Servers were buzzing around working hard! Margarita was fantastic, food excellent. Make sure you leave room for dessert!

Amazing find in Courtenay. Whole place is gluten free, extensive menu and utterly delicious. Very knowledgeable staff, Javier himself came to our table to reassure us about the food and prep. We ll be eating here again for sure! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Rounding up a 4.5. A fun homey place with really good food. A surprise to find it here. Go and get the empanadas.

Excellent Mexican and Latin cuisine. Very casual atmosphere, kid friendly.

I love this restaurant! The Alambres Vegetarian is my favorite dish and I highly recommend the Vegetarian Empanadas as well! Javier and Brian make you feel like family, be sure to visit here often as there is live music every week! :)

The food here is amazing! Authentic and delicious. As good or better than similar places Ive dined at in Florida (which has a large south American population/attracts many South American tourists). The house made chips and salsa were exceptional. The Tortilla Soup was the one of the best Ive had, as was the chicken enchiladas with the Mole sauce. Friend had the enchiladas with green sauce which Id have been equally happy with. Dessert was delicious!! The deep-fried ice cream shell was amazing and the plantains in chocolate sauce were yummy. Atmosphere and service were wonderful. Live music performance was perfect (very talented musician, didnt overpower the room for a small restaurant). Reasons for 4 star vs 5 star rating: - Portions were small. - Entrees werent satisfying for an evening potion and were pricy for the size. Three small enchiladas came with rice or refried beans. Anywhere else Ive had similarly authentic cuisine, the main dish of the entree is at least a 33% larger portion, and come with more sides (usually beens and rice, and plantains). - For as great the food and dessert were, was disappointed there werent any enticing coffee option. Peruvian coffee or Mexican coffee wouldve topped off the meal perfectly. Will definitely be a regular stop and will recommend to and bring more friends!!

Amazing food, amazing service and atmosphere! Definitely will be back! Wish I knew about this place sooner it was so good!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Food

I have never expected such a fantastic restaurant to be in the middle of nowhere. The owner of the restaurant Javier serves the customers which is rare these days. We had a really nice conversation with him and the staffs. It was interesting to see how the restaurant gets a lot of traffic despite being a small town. This is my first time trying Latin food and I was very impressed with their homemade Mole sauce. I would 100% come back if I m in the area.

Very friendly service, but the place has little atmosphere and the food was quite bland. I had the quesadillas, which were just tortillas stuffed with cheese. There was some guacamole on the side, but nothing to add some spice or at least texture to the dish.

The best Latino food in town. We love going to Javiers

Javier s is always such a great experience. Delicious food and great service!

courtesy friendly staff and freshly prepared food in-house. I will definitely be returning for my next Mexican/Latin meal . They are also a great gluten-free option if you need that. Dietary restrictions: good gluten-free options

My family and I had an amazing dinner tonight. Everything was soooo tasty! I highly the arepas, empanadas and green plantain and yucca as appetizers. Also the lime margarita was delicious The space is very colourful, the music was fun and the staff very friendly :)) I will come back for sure ;))

The best South American food out of South America. Fab food. Recommend 10/10. so friendly, they served us even though the kitchen was shutting.

It was an excellent evening out for five friends. The staff was friendly and fun! The food was delicious and the drinks were fabulous. We will definitely be back! Dietary restrictions: An awesome menu for GF and Celiac

Such a welcoming ,delicious experience! Loved everything about it. Fabulous authentic food. Cant say enough about it

We enjoyed our time here so much. The food was amazing. All the wonderful smells and taste of Mexico.The drinks were ever tasty. The waiters were helpful when asking about the menu. It was a 10/10 for us. Please make a reservation, though... as it got busy fast. We were lucky as we walked in right at opening. Vegetarian options: Just know they had them. As I am not one.

Great food, friendly hosts

Great food!! Super friendly!! And awesome service!!

We were staying nearby and was not expecting to have such an amazing dining experience just steps away from our hotel. We had the yucca and plantain and arepas to start, then the pork kebab for the main. All were 10/10, I couldn t believe how flavourful and moist the pork was. Service and vibes were immaculate. Dinnerware and glassware are from Mexico and it felt like eating and drinking out of works of art. Don t let the sleepy location fool you, you ll need a reservation as it gets really busy. Kid-friendliness: Most dishes had the spicy sauces on the side, so my kid could eat everything we ordered and we didn t need to bother with anything kid-specific, which is our preference. The mango and guava juices were great and tasted so fresh. Servers were so nice and accommodating of our kid.

Excellent service! The owners are very personable and attentive. Great live music regularly and the entire menu is fantastic! Very accommodating for dietary restrictions (dairy and gluten).

Had dinner with my wife on her birthday. Food was great friendly service. The owners were out on the floor checking on people to me that is always a great sign. Vegetarian options: They were great Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free and vegetarian options.

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time as i travel here once a month. Very quaint place only maybe 12 tables. Great music choice meaning latin and suits the vibe. A nice man serving in a very chill way treating each table with care and respect at his own pace. I had the tortilla soup which was pleasant and creamy . A lil different than im ised to. No layered cheese or toppings. It was tasty. Next i had the aranthas chicken. The chicken was moist and tasty but the vegies really blanded it down along with the rice which was also quite bland. I know latin foods can often be thos way. Truth be told it was the aranthas chicken stew that i really wanted but i guess i ordered the worng thing. So my plate wasnt wjy i had inmind. Certainly not thier fault So i will return to sample again. I can say the other tables all were very happy with thier meals as heard with the interactions of the owner/ server. Honestly a 3.5 /5 but will return as i think its a quality place and want to explore more of thier offerings

We ate here on a midweek day, there was a female live singer in the restaurant because of their anniversary week, which was nice. Food was ok, mostly expensive for what we got. My golden chicken taco s were rolled(?), fried hard and topped with some normal lettuce strips, which looked a bit sad. Their filling was a bit of chicken. My main course was a recipe from the owner s grandmother I believe. A very salty chicken filet topped with veggies, better, but very simple and a bit wee for a grown male.. Free desert, rice pudding, was very nice and welcome ending to our evening there. Owner and staff: very nice people with passion. Food however.. really needs a step up in my opinion.

I am from Vancouver and came down to the town for work. Absolutely loved the food at Javier and ended up ordering more than I normally would as the food was so good and I wanted to try more items on the menu! The service was so personable and I had an amazing experience. Vegetarian options: Green plantain and Yucca with Colombia sauce, vegetarian Empanadas.

Lovely service and a very nice romantic night out with the husband. The dishes were very flavorful and the dessert was fun and delicious topped with a coffee. Beautiful and friendly people.

Delightful surprise!

Great food

Great comfort food and friendly small town service, we shall return!

The best! Amazing food, quality service and wicked awesome people.

Absolutely fantastic! Couldn t recommend more and cannot wait to return!

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Javiers. Watching the servers interact with customers was very entertaining. Food was great and I loved having lots of gluten free choices

Loved the authentic ambience - and the empanadas!

Great food and amazing service. Definitely a must try!

I spent much time working throughout South America and love the food. These guys do it right and everything we tried was wonderful. Well done guys and PLEASE keep it up. Great meal. THANKS. Also was cooking for group at home the next night a spanish dish and couldnt find an ingredient BUT these lads stepped up and provided it. So kind.

Happy Javiers is open again! Best mole and mojitos! What a little treasure in the heart of Courtenay.

Javier and Brian have the perfect gem of a place in the Comox Valley. Amazing Latin food with the best Mole and Mojitos. We couldnt stop eating and ordered another entre for dessert. We will be back; and not soon enough.

You feel like family when you eat at Javier s. The service is out standing and the mole was a real flash back to my travels in Mexico. It was just delicious! As are the mojitos .

Javier s is amazing in every way ambience, welcoming atmosphere, personal interaction AND amazing authentic cuisine. We are so impressed!

We had dinner last night. We re amazed by the hospitality. The staff were so welcoming and thoughtful. They tailor-made the spicy level for us. The foods were fabulous. Highly recommended the special menu tacu tacu and the deep-fried ice cream.

Very good food, great find in Courtney!

Nice food, awesome staff, cozy vibe, i loved it there. Just a suggestion to add some IPA to the menu ;) thanks

Outstanding menu, great personal service!

Was our first but NOT our last time to dine here. The food was delicious. The owners are extremely friendly & polite . They go out of there way to make you feel comfortable. They try to make the ambience as authentic as possible. Highly recommend Javier s Latin Cuisine.

Just spent a lovely evening with these folks. Really good food. Served with heart. Lovely company. Will definitely go again. Very special place

Food was amazing and Brian was so sweet even though he was all by himself. Will be regulars even though its an hour to get there for us!!

Delicious Latin food. The fried yucca and plantain were so yummy! My friend and I ordered the Columbian chicken and rice, and Peruvian beef stir fry. No regrets. Entrée portions were large and we ended up taking half of each home. Looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow. Javier and Brian were so nice. Brian made is a delicious margarita and mojito. Im visiting from out of town so I wont be able to go back any time soon, but my friend plans to.

Great food, very gracious hosts

Went for the first time tonight, and it was simply amazing. Everything I tried was simply fantastic. The plantains and yucca were the clear winner, but I cant find anything to complain about. The empinadas, enchiladas, and (Im sorry, I forget the name) the chicken taquito-type things were all very good. Im currently making plans to go back with friends as I write this review. Please go. Javier and Brian were also both really friendly.

I felt like I was travelling while in the Comox Valley. The food and service were fabulous, but the atmosphere felt as if I were somewhere else entirely. It was a lovely and tasty escape from the everyday. I would 100% come here again. Javier and his staff are a treat!

Stopped here on our vacation in Comox. Really awesome one of a kind place. We had the fried yucca and plantain in Colombian sauce and veggie empanadas for appetizers and it was all delicious. For main I had the pork kebabs and they were so juicy and tender, covered in really nice spices. The huancaina sauce on the side was so good and something Ive never tried before. We took the flan caramel to go for dessert and it was also fantastic. The staff were very lovely as well. Great service. I wish we lived in town because I would love to go back and try all the other mains.

Amazing authentic Latin food. BEST margaritas! Fantastic service

Amazing food and Brian and Javier make your dining experience so fun!,,

Great food, atmosphere, and excellent service. Had empanada, yucca, plantain, and seafood special.

We had a fantastic meal at Javiers Latin Cuisine. Absolutely delicious. The mole sauce in particular was spectacular. We will definitely be going back for more.

Fantastic Latin American and Mexican cuisine! All of its good, and made from scratch. Try the Colombian sodas!

Awesomeness on a plate! Mexican ribs have a kick, be warned, but mucho flavor too. Service was friendly and genuine. Off the beaten path location but still a pleasent, comfortable, and casual atmosphere. Highly recommend Edit: The fried ice cream is life altering! Hehehe

Lovely staff and delicious food. Well done Brian and Javier!

Awesome food and great service. Thanks for a wonderful evening out and keep up the good work.

Amazing Latin American food that was both unique and delicious! It was a pleasure to learn about the food directly from Javier! We enjoyed both dinner and dessert and will visit the next time we are in town again!

I didnt think ribs can be this good. Well, I was wrong.

Food was unique and delicious! The owners are so welcoming and passionate about their food!

What a great place. Awesome Mole and great margaritas....kind and friendly service.

Amazing flavours, friendly staff, lovely clean setting, we will definitely be returning

We had a great experience, fantastic food and people.

The food here is amazing and the service is wonderful. The atmosphere is very welcoming. We started with some chips and salsa then had the chicken empanadas; they were filled with the most delicious filling of potatoes and chicken and the shell was perfectly crispy. Then we had the Mexican ribs and the pork kebabs; the ribs were fall off the bone and so flavorful, the pork was tender, perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. Both meals came with a delicious and refreshing salad. The sides that came with both meals were delicious and the portions were on the larger side. We ordered the caramel flan for dessert, it was the most delicious flan I have ever tasted. Its safe to say we left happily full. It was quite busy for a Wednesday and we hear it gets very busy on Fridays and Saturdays but the service never faltered, we had all that and were finished dinner in less than an hour and a half.

A truly wonderful place. The owners pride is palpable. The food is authentic and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed ceviche and Peruvian Pork Kebab (as well as a mojito and margarita). The service was exceptional. What a delight!

It s a 5 all good and delicious. This was a great find for us out of town visitors, with good food and service!

Was hoping to get take out because we were in a rush. Unfortunately take out was not available due to the restaurant just opening. No matter, that s understandable. We let the staff know about our rush and we managed to order, get our food, eat and pay within a 45 minute span. Not to mention how incredible and authentic the food was. Service as previously stated was incredible and the staff were nice and very friendly. My only complaint being we were in a rush and I couldn t order a second margarita. 100% worth the visit and it s great to support a local business so we can have more in the valley such as Javier s. I found it shocking to see any reviews lower than 5 stars about this place because it was one of the best meals out I ve had in a long time.

We had a such a fantastic dining experience.... Its clear what a labour of love Javier has created. The food was authentic, fresh and the mojito was to die for! Cant wait to go back.

Best Latin food we have had in a very long time! Brian and Javier are amazing hosts! We would have taken a picture of the food but we couldn t wait even a second to dig in!

We felt taken care of as soon as we entered the service was excellent. The food was super flavourful and authentic. Highly recommend! Thank you for the delicious meal!

Best food I have ever ate. Authentic South America gf cuisine Dietary restrictions: Gf lf

Amazing service, amazing food

Amazing meals and outstanding service! Try the desserts. Highly recommend.

Amazing! Thank you

Great authentic Latino food!

We were pleasantly surprised when we found Javier s Latin Cuisine in Courtenay. The staff was very organized and friendly and the restaurant was very clean. The food was above delicious and very authentic, and the portions were very generous. It was a great way to end a day on the island. We would highly recommend Javier s!

We were starting to get hungry while driving most of the day. Mexican cuisine sounded good and Javiers Latin Cuisine popped up on Google maps. I rated it 5*. Flavour, presentation, atmosphere, cleanliness and very friendly personal service from the owners. Not that hard to grind and well wortha visit. The salsa on the Yucca fries had very distinctive flavour unlike anything I have tried before. The mole sauce is made in house and is very flavourful. Ample selection of alcoholic beverages. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

A truly excellent restaurant, with a wide variety of food and flavours to explore. I had never tried plantain before, and I loved it. The staff were also a delight to speak with. Great service! We did have drinks appetizers and dessert, so the price was well worth it.

My son and I found this little gem while on vacation. What a treat!! This is an authentic Latin cuisine place. Everything is made from scratch. First we were served a complimentary basket of chips with wonderful fresh salsa. The main courses were delicious and we just had to try dessert. My son had the deep fried ice cream and I had the Flan Caramello. Amazing!! The service was exceptional and friendly . I highly recommend this place for a real Latin meal

Amazing all entrees made with fresh ingredients. Served by Javier, great flavors. One of our guests needed a special diet entree. Javier said no problem. He made it himself. It was wonderful. If you can experience this place. You will not be disappointed.

After a long day at the fair our family enjoyed an exquisite meal including tasty chicken empenadas and potatoes for appetizers. Our main dishes were juicy and delicious. The deep fried ice cream was so good, the coating on the ice cream is out of this world. We will definitely be back the next time we are up island! Javier s is a gem!

Great food

Fantastic food, especially if you are Gluten Free!!! What a great experince to have menu so diverse, filled with delicious, safe food with no worries of gluten contamination!!!! The staff are fun, attentive and full of charm. Highly recommend! An absolute treasure, Comox Valley is lucky to have this gem of a restaurant:) Thank you for the excellent meal, can not wait to visit the Comox Valley and dine with you again!!

I went to Colombia for 3 weeks recently and this was the best food Ive ever had. Thats how incredible the food here was.

We had a wonderful meal at Javier s. The service was great. Everything on the menu is gluten free. What a nice treat. Definitely will be back

Delicious food, fantastic friendly service, can t wait to go back!! We went with grandma and kids and everyone was very happy

The food was delicious . This was some of the best food I have ever eaten. We will be back. Thank for the wonderful service and great food.

Excellent food, and the hosts are very nice. Definitely will be going back.

What a wonderful dining experience, food was fantastic! We were treated so well and the food was delicious.

Celiac heaven. The food and hospitality are both amazing and the menu is so perfect us gluten-challenged people... 10/10

INCREDIBLE!!! Cannot recommend Javiers enough. Beautiful food, welcoming atmosphere, the kindest staff. Truly a gem. We cannot wait to come back. Thank you Javier y Brian!

Service was great. Food tasted ok- I was not vowed by it like other reviewers. We found that the main dishes were pricey for the amount of food. We ordered empanadas($10 for 2), enchiladas with chicken (green sauce-$23) and alambres with steak ($26)

What a fantastic evening we had tonight!!! A nice cold corona and a very tasty apple of Yuka and Plantain .followed by Enchiladas Mole for me and Claes with the Peruvian Beef Strip ..stupendous service and the decor so authentic and relaxing thank you Javier!!!!!!! We will be back! Parking: Spacious ..and convenient

An absolute gem of a restaurant. If you love the food of Latin America or want to experience the authentic flavors of a rich culinary history then you have to eat here. Brian and Javier are the owner and operates of this lovely place and they will treat you like gold. Dont miss an opportunity to try this delicious cuisine!

¡ Muy sabroso !! Great service, wonderful menu.... excellent mole and verde... well be back !! Parking: Plenty !

The food was amazing! Next time Im in town, Ill defintiely go here again. Loved the chicken Mole Poblano. The owners were very nice great experience.

What a delightful authentic spot! Great staff, outstanding food, felt ourselves transported to Mexico

Wow. Just wow. Everything about dinner was amazing, Id say easily makes the top 5 restaurants in the valley!! Absolutely check them out!!!

Absolutely amazing food, staff, and interior! Everything is very flavourful and cooked very well. Will definitely be coming back :)

The staff were very friendly and the food was very good. The menu has alot of selection and very different tastes. I will be back to try some more interesting entres. The dining room has a nice atmosphere. You need to have a reservation due to popularity which is due to good food.

Probably the best dining experience Ive ever had! Javier, Brian, and Kelly were all absolutely fabulous. Javier even remembered my name from when I called to ask if a table was available. When I told Kelly (our amazing server) that I had food allergies, Javier came out and sat down at the table and explained how he prepared the food to ensure no cross-contamination. Ive never been so impressed. And the food was DELICIOUS!!! I am visiting from out of town, but this place is #1 on my list next time Im up island. Dietary restrictions: See original post.

What wonderful food and amazingly friendly staff! Lomo Saltado was as good as being back in Peru! My only suggestion would be to add Pisco sours to the menu. I will be back!

Food was delicious. What makes this place extra special is the owners care a lot and it shows. They want to make sure you are happy. I would definitely recommend this place!

Favourite restaurant in town. Very friendly staff, amazing food. Kelly was a great server, Brian was wonderful to chat with and Javier made an excellent meal for us.

My elderly parents and I dined at Javiers last night, and both the meal and the service were absolutely outstanding. Brian and Kellie made my chatty folks feel important and welcome, and we didnt stop talking about our meals for hours after dinner (expect a surge of their 80+ year old Comox Valley pals). We started our meal with margaritas and a variety of appies. Mum had the lime margarita, Stepdad chose the spicy version, and I had a virgin spicy. The drinks arrived in cheerful, sturdy glassware we loved, and after Mum had sent hers back to have the salt cleaned off the rim, Stepdad and I had our first sips. The spicy margaritas were delicious: elevated by fresh ingredients (thin slices of lime and jalapeños, and muddled seeds for heat) and the tamarind and chili mix on the rim added yummy complexity. Mocktail drinkers will understand how much it means to be served an interesting and adult tasting beverage while others are drinking cocktails -- this one was just great. Appies came next. Mum had the tortilla soup (Mum: Why did they bring me a bowl of soup?. Me: Because you ordered it), which -- once a few spoonfuls of soup had flown around the table -- we ALL agreed was excellent, and could have been a meal in itself. Stepdad and I shared a plate of veggie empanadas, and the fried yucca and plantain. We couldnt decide which we loved most, and Mum was equally impressed with all of it. For our mains, Mum had the pork; Stepdad and I had the special, Tecu Tecu, a sublime Peruvian seafood dish. Were all good eaters, but we couldnt finish our mains even though it was so good. Ive never been served such beautiful food at a Vancouver Island restaurant. But more importantly, its been a long time since Ive been made to feel so welcome in ANY restaurant -- especially when dining with my eccentric and outspoken folks. Brian and Kellie - you two are a class act, and Javiers food was just beautiful. Thanks so much for a memorable evening -- well be back next month!

Super yummy food, host and staff were great, atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. Would get 5 stars, but was fairly pricey for what you get.

Reservations are recommended. Owners & Staff are very welcoming & knowledgeable about the menu. Our drinks (both featured) were very good and our food was delicious. Kelly was our wonderful server and very friendly.

Tried it for the first time tonight. From enchiladas to deep fried ice cream, margaritas to beef stir fry .the atmosphere, service, and value was absolutely outstanding! We will be back and we will be recommending to everyone!!! Thank you

Delicious food and wonderful service. Gluten free and dairy free options available!

Many gluten free options chef was happy to make changes to dinner options and service was a 10 star! Amazing. Vegetarian options: Many choices Dietary restrictions: Everything we ordered was gluten free. Chef came to talk to us. So amazing !

Went for date night and to try something new. Being vegetarian the options are slightly limited but they were able to give me vegetarian enchiladas with mole sauce rather than the traditional. We are already planning our next visit. Food

Real homemade latin food