Javier's Gourmet Mexicano

What Javier's Gourmet Mexicano does

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano is a family-owned, single-location upscale Mexican restaurant founded in 1977 and operating from 4912 Cole Ave, Dallas, TX 75205, in the Knox-Henderson / Highland Park corridor. The restaurant positions itself around authentic Mexico City cuisine rather than Tex-Mex, with menu pricing indicating an upscale positioning: appetizers range from $11.95 to $49.50, entrees from $27.95 to $46.95, and desserts starting at $10.95. The beverage program includes a notable high-end tequila selection, including Clase Azul Ultra Añejo listed at $195 per shot. Service is dinner-only, and the restaurant is closed on Mondays.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: dine-in service in the main dining room, a full bar and lounge, a cigar bar for after-dinner guests, off-premise catering for weddings and corporate events, private dining for groups of 10 to 65 with minimum spends ranging from $600 to $5,500, gift cards, and a direct curbside to-go program operated without third-party delivery platforms. The business relies on reservations via its website, legacy social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Google+), and an email signup for direct customer engagement. The company has no disclosed employees, no technology infrastructure (no app, no API, no digital ordering platform integration), no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, no funding history, and no partnerships, consistent with a privately held family business operating as a single unit.

Name

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano

Legal name

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano

Website

https://javiers.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano is a family-owned, single-location upscale Mexican restaurant in Dallas, TX, founded in 1977, serving authentic Mexico City cuisine via dinner service, private dining, catering, and a high-end tequila and cigar program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upscale Mexican Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

Keywords

• Mexican fine dining
• Authentic Mexican cuisine
• Private dining events
• Off-site catering
• Cigar bar lounge

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant: Full-service dining with appetizers, soups, salads, house specials, entrees, and desserts. Dinner service only, Sunday 5pm-9:30pm through Saturday 5pm-11pm.
2. Bar & Lounge: Full bar service including margaritas, specialty cocktails, extensive tequila and mezcal collection, wine, cognac, and port. Cigar bar with premium cigar selection.
3. Catering Services: Off-site event catering for weddings, corporate meetings, and social events. Includes event planning, floral decorations, audio-visual, beverage services, onsite chefs, and full bar.
4. Private Dining: Three private rooms accommodating 10-65 guests with minimum consumption requirements ($600-$5,500). Available for business meetings, presentations, and parties.
5. Gift Cards: Physical gift cards sold in denominations of $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $300, $400, and $500. Available online or for pick up at restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano is a single-location, upscale Mexican restaurant in Dallas, TX, serving authentic Mexico City Cuisine for dine-in dinner service. The restaurant also operates a full bar and lounge with an extensive tequila/mezcal collection and cigar bar, offers three private dining rooms accommodating 10-65 guests, and provides off-site catering for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.

Product overview

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano is a traditional Mexican restaurant in Dallas, TX offering dine-in service, catering, private dining, and a lounge/cigar bar. The establishment does not offer technology products or software services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-in Dinner Service Full-service dinner-only restaurant offering appetizers, soups, salads, house specials, entrees, and desserts featuring authentic Mexico City Cuisine for individual diners, families, and groups.
• Bar & Lounge Service Full bar service offering margaritas, specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila and mezcal collection, wine, cognac, and port for on-premise consumption.
• Cigar Bar Lounge On-premise cigar lounge offering a curated premium cigar selection paired with cocktails, tequila, and other premium spirits for cigar and spirits enthusiasts.
• Private Dining Rooms Three private dining rooms with capacities of up to 10, 25, and 65 guests respectively, available for business meetings, presentations, and private parties with minimum consumption requirements.
• Off-site Catering Services Full-service off-site catering for weddings, corporate meetings, and social events, including event planning, floral decorations, audio-visual equipment, beverage service, onsite chefs, and full bar service.
• Gift Cards Physical gift cards sold in fixed denominations of $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $300, $400, and $500 (with custom amounts by phone), redeemable at the restaurant for dine-in service.
• Curbside/Pick-Up To-Go Direct curbside pickup of to-go orders placed by phone, available daily from 5:00-7:00pm, with wine and alcohol available alongside entrée purchase.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• El Fenix Mexican Restaurant: Iconic Dallas Tex-Mex restaurant operating since 1918 with full-service dining and bar. Comparable as a long-standing DFW Mexican brand competing for the same fine-casual Mexican diner.
• Vidorra: Upscale modern Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in Dallas with extensive tequila offerings and private event spaces. Directly comparable to Javier's on concept, beverage program, and DFW location.
• Mi Cocina: Upscale Tex-Mex chain in the DFW metro offering a full bar, private dining, and catering. Closely comparable to Javier's on concept, bar program intensity, and event-driven revenue mix.
• Casa Rubia: Chef-driven modern Mexican restaurant in Fort Worth emphasizing regional Mexican cooking techniques. Comparable to Javier's as a fine-dining Mexican concept in the DFW market with a culinary-forward identity.
• Meso Maya Comida y Copas: Dallas-based upscale Mexican restaurant focused on regional interior Mexican cuisine. Directly comparable to Javier's as a DFW fine-dining Mexican concept competing for the same occasion-driven diner.

Broad incumbents

• Al Biernat's: Long-established upscale Dallas steakhouse known for private dining and a loyal local following. Comparable to Javier's as a heritage Dallas fine-dining institution with strong event and special-occasion revenue mix.
• Pappas Bros. Steakhouse: High-volume, premium Dallas steakhouse with extensive private dining and event business. Comparable to Javier's on luxury positioning, special-occasion dining, and private-event revenue intensity.
• Fearing's Restaurant: Dean Fearing's flagship fine-dining restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Dallas. Comparable as a premium Dallas fine-dining destination competing for special-occasion and corporate-event dollars alongside Javier's.
• Bullion Restaurant: Contemporary fine-dining restaurant in downtown Dallas featuring a robust bar program and private event capability. Comparable to Javier's as a Dallas fine-dining competitor with a similar full-bar-and-private-events business model.

Regional players

• Hugo's Restaurant: James Beard-recognized upscale authentic Mexican restaurant in Houston led by chef Hugo Ortega. Comparable to Javier's on authentic Mexico City cuisine positioning and fine-dining execution, though operating in a different Texas metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/javiersgourmet
• Facebookfacebook.com/JaviersGourmetMexicano

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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