Francisco Javier Ruibal de Flores Calero (born May 15, 1955) is a Spanish musician and songwriter.

Javier Ruibal was born in El Puerto de Santa María, in the province of Cadiz in southern Spain.

He is highly regarded for his vocal talent and for blending the musical traditions of flamenco, jazz, and the Maghreb to develop his own personal style.

He has ventured beyond Spain to appear at venues in Algeria, England, the West Bank, and New York City.

Ruibal has composed music for several other Spanish artists and famous singers; some, such as Ana Belén or David Broza, have sung his compositions.