Signature
Fajitas al Carbón
$23.50Marinated steak, peppers, tomatoes and grilled onions on a sizzling skillet, with guacamole, pico and tortillas.
Downtown Arlington Heights · Since 1967
Fresh Mexican food, famous margaritas & 80 tequilas.
Javier's is an everyday celebration — sizzling fajitas, house-made mole and margaritas mixed to order, shared with friends and family in the same downtown spot since 1967.
1967Family
owned
owned
Family-owned since 1967Formerly La Chicanita
The Agave Bar80 tequilas & mezcals
4 dining rooms + patioPrivate parties welcome
Delivery on Uber EatsOur only delivery partner
1967
Our story
Our story
A little piece of Mexico on Miner Street.
For generations, Arlington Heights knew this corner as La Chicanita. Today it's Javier's Sabor Mexicano — completely re-imagined and remodeled, with the same family recipes, the same generous plates and a brand-new Agave Bar.
Consistency, quality and generous portions are what keep everyone coming back. You'll still find our Chicanita Style classics on the menu — the dishes regulars have ordered for decades.
- Recipes made from scratch, every day
- Four distinct dining rooms, a full bar and a garden patio
- Steps from the Metra and downtown shops
Especialidades de la casa
Full menu →Plates worth the trip.
House favorites guests rave about — from the sizzling platter that turns heads to mole that's simmered for hours.
Since day one
Chicanita Style
$30.95Skirt steak grilled with onions, tomatoes and poblano peppers, topped with white cheese. A La Chicanita original.
House-made
Mole Poblano
$24.45Chicken breast in a rich mole of peppers, nuts, seeds and chocolate. Deliciously spicy.
Camarones y Bistec
$26.95Grilled shrimp and skirt steak combo served with rice and sliced avocado.
Steak a la Tampiqueña
$30.95Grilled skirt steak with a ground beef enchilada and guacamole.
Pollo a la Chicanita
$22.45Grilled chicken, onions, tomatoes and poblanos topped with white cheese and spicy chipotle sauce.
The Agave Bar
Explore the bar →
Margaritas made fresh. Tequila taken seriously.
Our margaritas are made to order with premium 100% blue agave tequila and fresh-squeezed lime — and with 80 tequilas and mezcals imported from Mexico, there's always something new to sip.
80Tequilas & mezcals
14Signature margaritas
3Tasting flights
Private dining & events
Plan an event →A room for every celebration.
Birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, office parties — four separate dining rooms that seat 30 to 40 guests each, plus a garden patio in the warmer months.
Seats about 30
The Main Room
Colorful décor and a family-friendly feel — the heart of the house.
Seats 32
The Romantic Room
Secluded high-back booths and soft colored lights. Fully private.
Seats 40
The Blue Room
Our largest room — comfortable for showers, rehearsal dinners and team nights.
Seats 32
The Mask Room
Lined with hand-carved Mexican masks. Perfect for private dining.
What guests say
Arlington Heights' favorite for decades.
★★★★★
“Best food in Arlington Heights. Friendly place to eat.”— Guest review
★★★★★
“Great atmosphere, staff is friendly and food is the best! Authentic and generous portions.”— Guest review
★★★★★
“The best Mexican food. Excellent cheese dip, enchiladas, wonderful mole sauce, and the best menudo.”— Uber Eats customer
★★★★★
“Always consistent. Great service. Try the Don Javier margarita — it doesn't disappoint!”— Local diner
★★★★★
“Best food. The owner cares about his customers and the service they receive.”— Guest review
★★★★★
“Every time, the ceviche is spot on. This restaurant is so elegant and delicious.”— Uber Eats customer
Visit us
Downtown Arlington Heights
- Monday4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Hours may change seasonally or due to weather — please call ahead.
Craving Javier's at home?
We deliver exclusively through Uber Eats — or call ahead for carry-out and pick it up on Miner Street.