This is an upscale trendy Mexican food restaurant. It gets super busy on the weekends. Make reservations if want to be able to get a table, even for the bar area.

Update: 6/10/2025 Talked to the Supervisor over the phone. She handled the situation very professional and all I had to do was return to the Javier’s Irvine location for my partial tip refund. Update: 6/3/2025: After leaving a review on Facebook, I received a comment on my post to respond with my info on Javier’s instant messenger. I posted the photo of that exchange. Now, I finally talk to an employee on the phone, the employee is telling me, that she has to get my refund from the waitress. Update: I’ve emailed and sent direct messages on social media without any response from Javier’s Irvine. This review is for a heads up on the 20% forced gratuity. So you know in advance. Update: I just noticed the forced 20% gratuity added to the bill. Server didn’t not tell me about that charge. The bill was $258, so I gave the server $300, thinking I was only giving a $42 tip, when actually I gave an $82 tip. I’m very concerned about this forced tactic without the server letting me know. Great food, great ambience, waitresses and waiters are very friendly and efficient. Very nice, high class restaurant. The whole meal was great, everyone at my table liked the food and had a great time!

Husband made a mistake by thinking he made a reservation at their Newport Beach location. He didn't realize it until we arrived. He called the Irvine Spectrum location to explain the situation & they were very accommodating, keeping our reservation open to allow us the time to travel from Newport to Irvine. There was a line when we arrived, but because they kept our reservation open, we were sat almost right away. Five stars given for this reason. Otherwise, my food was good but not spectacular. However, my husband did enjoy his pork chop & said it good. He's a "foodie," so that means it was probably pretty good! Our waiter was simply okay. He did his job; nothing like the great reviews I read about & hoped to receive.

Unbelievably beautifully played and delicious upscale Mexican restaurant When you walk in it like walking onto the deck of a beautiful old sailing ship with rope rigging covering the ceiling. Feels like a combination of an exclusive gentlemen’s club mixed with a sailing ship and museum. I love the ambience. Metal sculptures are everywhere and the layout is mots of booths and privacy. But the food. It is bright, beautifully and fanciful. But the favor is spectacular. I ordered the Enchiladas De Cangrejo Wow! It was stuffed full of Dungeness crab. I couldn’t finish it. My wife had the Filete Antiguo. The Filet Mignon was so tender and perfectly grilled. We also have the Ceviche De Cameron. The shrimp was large, plump, and so fresh. To let you know how good it was, my wife dosnt eat any seafood period. But our son pushed her to try it and she loved it so much she ordered another one for herself. And don’t forget their signature Fried Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. So decadent. My son Cody conduct take client here and he says it never fails to impress. And don’t forget their expansive bar. Full of special brand tequilas.

The atmosphere here is off the charts! It's a gorgeous space with lots of unique decor. Great covered outdoor space for dining that has heaters over every table. The space is very comfortable. The staff is also top notch with a high level of service and we're very friendly. Great spot for a high level business lunch. The food was very good, but honestly I expected more from the level they're trying to play at. Don't get me wrong, everything people ordered was good, and we had NO complaints. However, it wasn't as flavorful as I expected from the high level of presentation.

Stacy Gash

The food was great! Everyone in our party lived the food. Excellent service from Beck and Oliver… what NICE guys! Will definitely be going back! Healthy food that tastes great and is affordable - we’ll be back!

Catherine Lafon

Space was clean and family friendly, food was hot, delicious and generously portioned, and we had the tremendous pleasure of being served by Oliver and the team. Everyone was friendly, stopped by to check in multiple times, and made sure we had a great experience. Multiple locations, but this is our new permanent to-go spot.

J L

First time in and I messed up my order. Marlene the manager was so helpful and suggested a solution. I was so grateful and enjoyed my meal. Will be back again!

Jenna Perry

First time here and Beck gave us an excellent experience. To say it was unforgettable would be an understatement. Great food but couldn’t have been great without Becks service. He made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our food. Thank you so much Beck!!

Nikki Lawrence

The number one thing that stands out at this particular location is the service we receive from Anthony. Out of all of the dining venues available at the spectrum, we often choose Luna just because we love to see Anthony. He is so welcoming to my daughters my dog and our whole family. We love to come and see him. He’s very outgoing, friendly always makes us feel special. The food at this location is consistently hot And fresh so no complaints whatsoever.

kami duran

Great service! Beck at the front helped us out. He was so nice and helped my boyfriend out who’s never been here before. Great recommendation by Beck for food because my boyfriend loved his meal! Just wanted to shout out Beck for his awesome service and kindness!

Spencer Blair

Overall, this is the nicest Luna Grill I’ve ever been to. The inside looks like the inside of a museum. Super clean and food is incredible. I was served by Oliver and Beck, super friendly, commented on my clothing, helped me find a meal to suite my dietary restrictions. These boys were incredible and very attentive to each table. 5 Stars

A T L A S

If you are craving Mediterranean Food, you should visit Luna Grill! It’s a quick pick-me-up. I got the Cali Gyro and it was a good portion with additional cilantro sauce. The service was excellent and Anthony had helped us at the register. Also the tables were clean and they had a good atmosphere. Thank you for making our snack stop great!!

Deku

Anthony at Luna Grill provided an outstanding dining experience! His attentive service and friendly demeanor made us feel right at home. The food was delicious, and he offered great recommendations. Can't wait to return! Highly recommend! 🌟

Amelia Bouslaugh

Man what a beautiful experience. Hosts Oliver, Anthony, and Marlén were so gracious, checking in on me and asking if I needed anything. The food was delicious! I tried the new Cali Pita, blown. away. So delicious, would highly recommend. The atmosphere is so clean and inviting. Highly recommend this place!!!

Daniel Luna

It was our first time here. At the register, Oliver gave us some recommendations and I trusted him. The food came out quickly and it was delicious! Oliver came around and asked how the food was and if we needed anything. He did an amazing job looking out for us and was attentive for anything we needed. Towards the end he came by and even took our empty plates to the trash for us. Oliver treated us with so much love and respect. Oliver has great customer service. We will definitely be back. We suggest Oliver getting a raise. Thank you for the great food and great experience!

Leo Choi

The Loaded fries menu was amazing! Garlic sauce was really new too. The openness of the diner is great too. An employee named Oliver was very respectful and outgoing, I Enjoyed the food and the interactions. Would recommend

Pluto

I recently dined at Luna Grill and had the pleasure of being served by Anthony. His service was nothing short of excellent! From the moment we arrived, he was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. He made great recommendations that truly enhanced our dining experience. Now, let’s talk about the food — it was delicious! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The flavors were vibrant, and you could tell that high-quality ingredients were used. Overall, my experience at Luna Grill was fantastic, thanks to Anthony’s outstanding service and the incredible food. I can’t wait to return!

Emily Chavez

Marlene was exquisite in her service and hospitality! I am amazed of how well she recommended dishes for my brother and I, as he’s never had Luna Grill before! Marlene also promised us a kids meal in advance as we downloaded the rewards app and redeemed a free kids meal early since she helped us with the sign up process. In addition to her service, the food was delivered to our table by helpful and kind staff who made sure we had all we needed for our meal! 10/10 would definitely come back to see Marlene again and enjoy a wonderful and delicious meal here at Luna Grill at the Irvine Spectrum Center ♥️ ! Thank you team!

Anonymous User

This review is long overdue. As regulars this past summer, we've come to appreciate this restaurant for its consistent quality and outstanding service. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and accommodating, making it our top choice for dining out with our kids. Every meal we've ordered has been consistently fresh, warm, and delicious. A huge thank you to the entire team—from the hardworking cooks in the back to the front-of-house staff. We've had the pleasure of being served by Chris, Iisac, Oliver, and Marlene, and each one has demonstrated superb customer service, patience, and kindness on every visit. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and your efforts truly make each experience a wonderful one. Thank you!

Angela Baker

Great food, so delicious! This is good Mediterranean food. We ordered the chicken kebab plate with salad and chickpeas.. Also had the sampler with had falafels, stuffed grape leaves, and hummus with pita bread.

Great energy and lots of seating...enjoyed the view of the fireplace. Table chips were inconsisitent...some undercooked...little too much salt for my liking. But salsa was fresh and a nice way to mask the saltiness. Shrimp and crab enchiladas were outstanding! Plenty of flavor, loved the filling, and the sauce was delicious...but for over $30 it would have been nice to include a small salad or a side of rice.

Hi Everyone (who sees this review & Javier’s Management) : We visited this restaurant today at lunch to celebrate a birthday event. Overall, the experience was amazing and we enjoyed thoroughly. Ambiences were really nice and great exp. to be there. Food was fantastic! We ordered following items : (1) Guacamole (2) Quesadilla (3) Empanadas De Camaron (4)Pollo Chipotle (5) Churros (6) Flan (7) 2 Drinks (Tamarindo Margarita) Overall food was very tasty but Guacamole, Quesadilla and Pollo Chipotle need a special call out — deserts were amazing too. Food and Atmosphere I have rated 5. Reason I have rated 4 in “Service” — team really need to work in this area! They need to be bit more friendly and serves customers with smile and real good behavior. Overall, I might call them “rude” as well in some occasions to be honest. Overall, our experience was very nice!

Joanne Chen

A nice and specious location in the Irvine Spectrum. Food is fresh and tasty.

Chef Boy RV

This was the best Mediterranean place I've been to in California so far. The meat was good. I liked the ground beef kebob more than their gyro. The gyro meat was a bit dry for my liking. The sauce selection is what sealed the deal. Great selection, just wish the harissa was actually spicy.

mah maleki

Everything was fine I had Luna salad with chicken that was tasty and fresh Just I think the price for salad is pretty high!!

The servers were extremely rude, bumping into me on purpose, walking like they were zombies! The food is good but not for the price, it's way over priced, especially when you have a bad experience in the restaurant, I'm not cheap, but I want a peaceful atmosphere for the price. I wouldn't go here ever again. Go to El Coyote in LA peeps, you'll love it, and you might see some celebrities.

Pretty underwhelming. The food was ordinary—nothing memorable or unique for the price point. Portions were fine but flavors felt flat, and the dishes didn’t justify the premium. The space is nice and the service was decent, but overall it’s more about the scene than the food. For what it costs, I expected much better.

Save yourself money and go somewhere better. I went here on a Sunday night. My friend and I were sat immediately at a table right next to the entrance facing the bar, the table is bisected by a corner. We didn't want to have our backs to all the people walking, so we were sitting against the corner with the wall in between us. The other reviews are right about the music being loud, between the wall and the music, nothing could be heard unless we shouted. It was pretty awful. To make it worse, we didn't get spoken to by a waiter or staff for 15 minutes. Tables that were sat after us were waited first. To top it off, the water cups were plastic. For a place with single plates of food costing $40, I would at least expect glass cups. Save your money and go somewhere else. The Spectrum has much better options.

Steve A.

Absolutely terrible experience! I showed the cashier exactly what I wanted by pointing to a picture, yet my order came out wrong missing fries. When I went back, instead of apologizing or fixing it professionally, he gave me attitude and said he’d “throw some fries on the house" for one of the meals, like he was doing me a favor for their mistake. When I told him I didn’t mind paying and just wanted the order done correctly, he got even more disrespectful and said he’d charge me still with attitude. I decided to pay right away as I couldn't take his attitude. To make it worse, the person wearing a leadership T-shirt was rude as well. I simply asked for a paper bag, then requested a plastic one instead, and she acted annoyed over a basic request. I spent over $70 here. I should not have. Unprofessional staff, bad service, and zero accountability. Never coming back!