Natasha Gatlin
Wasn't intending on having lunch here, but extremely happy to have found El Agave. The place I wanted down the road was reservations only, and I didn't realize until my Uber dropped us off couple blocks away. El Agave reviews looked great so it was a reasonable choice to walk to. The atmosphere was wonderful. Our server very personable and attentive. Food arrived and I was elated. Fish tacos and salsas were perfect. Overall great experience and I'd return to try more items on their menu.
Alice C
This is Mexican Nouvelle Cuisine, and the very first thing draws my attention is their glass shelves and the beautiful lighting shining around the bottles. This place uses various styles of the plates, glasses and bowls to present dishes. I liked my fish taco while the soup is okay. We refilled the salsa verde sauce. Hope to come back again.
Daniel D.
Drinks are good, got a pasión fruit margarita and it’s was exquisite. I ordered chicken enchiladas don Julio, delicious 😋😋😋. We waited for the food for over 30 min and it wasn’t busy. Be prepared to wait longer if you come for dinner. We got chips and salsa twice that was the key to have patience to get your main entree. Overall I gave them 4 out of 5starts because of the wait
anjanette90
Absolutely amazing! Definitely worth the visit. We learned about it on the trolly tour and decided we had to try it. It was our last trip to San Diego after a month of weekly trips for my dogs for Radiation Therapy. We decided to celebrate her graduating from radiation therapy and came here. They were so kind and accommodated us by letting the dogs dine with us on the patio. The Tequila flight was amazing. Our waiter recommended the $26 one, for $6 more it was well worth it. The margaritas were delicious as was the food. Definitely an experience everyone should try. It is a bit of a walk from Old Town but very much worth it. Plus it gives you a chance to walk off your buzz and some of the the calories lol. You can also walk around the restaurant and look at all the amazing bottles of tequila they have.
Andrew H
El Agave is a place that you need to make a reservation at if you want to not sit in the hallway. Just got in with some coworkers for business and wanted a good meal and this place did not disappoint. The complimentary salsa and chips are good and even have some beans with them. The octopus here is fork tender and wonderful to eat as we got the appetizer of it. It reminded me of the octopus I had in Mexico City at an upscale restaurant I ate at when down there. Very flavorful and the potato all with a spicy oil sauce over it went very well together. My coworkers did the mole dish which they liked but we're a little disappointed with. My beef filet tacos with bone marrow were amazing and would order again. Other than having to sit by the door it is a place I would eat at again if not often when in the area.
Alonzo White
The food was really good! The margaritas were really tasty. Chips and salsa were amazing. We ate there twice during our 5 day stay in San Diego. Highly recommend!
Millennial Latina
10/10 Wonderful! Excellent service. Beautiful location in Old Town. A diamond in the rough. The selfish person inside me wants to keep this a secret to myself but it's so good I had to share with her world. Our food was amazing. Chips and salsa were complimentary. Their Ceviche Trio was so fresh and quality. I absolutely loved it. Their flan de cajeta (caramel) was out of this world. I mean probably the best I've had. I had to eat it as slowly as I could I savor each bite. Wow. I'm already looking forward to returning and trying other items on their menu.
Lee Lucss
Nothing but praise for El Agave. The Mole was extremely flavorful and the drinks unique and creative. Our waiter Gerardo was extremely knowledgeable and made what would have been a great meal even better. 10/10 recommend this restuarant.
Jose Arizmendi
My waiter was amazing, ( Estaban) from the moment I arrived they set up my table and took care of me by the bar. My family arrived and I was sited, no waiting time. All the food was a 10 the drinks were just perfect and the atmosphere was a 5 star. I will give this place a 10 of 10
I’m making this restaurant my favorite spot for the future.
Alessandro Tale
Mexican food at its best..Home made mole is delicious, great selection of entrees and the cilantro soup to die for..next time I will bring alone my two kids im sure they will agree that this place rocks:)
Denise Stegall
The food at El Agave is 5 star! Every dish is made to order. The Mole is the best I have ever tasted. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is fun. Try the tequila flights, too!
Tom Brooks
Awesome. Really really awesome. If you're a tequila drinker, it's probably awesomer.
Seriously, this was some of the finest Mexican food I have ever had. Mole negro was amazing.
Jaime Valle
Small and intimate with an excellent inventory of fine tequila, the menu is absolutely marvelous, I love the delicious mole poblano over juicy chicken, this place is one of our favorites in San Diego. I highly recommend it. - Five stars.
Monica Krausse Wing
We were told to check this place out. We were so impressed with the delicious gourmet food, excellent tequila, & wonderful service by our waiter Alberto. Such a relaxing & cozy venue perfect for a couple's getaway afternoon. My husband & I will def go again!
Cassandra Tylutki
Excellent food. Exceptional service.one of the best Mexican restaurants I have been to.
If you are in the area I highly recommend stopping here!
Stephen Kovář
Great place! Incredible food! Awesome service! Authentic intimate atmosphere. All in all, 2 thumbs up. WAY UP!
Allen Galvan
The food was delicious, the service mmm it's ok. Nice place, romantic and silent, very relaxing place and fancy. 🍸 drinks so tasty.
Mark Watson
Great place with and unbelievable selection of tequila. Food and service was awesome / a definite must if you're in Old Town!
Phyllis Kroeker Mack
The trolley driver recommended this place. We had a delicious lunch. I would go there again. My husband had the chicken enchiladas and I had the seafood enchiladas. No tequila this time. Maybe next time.
Judy Brandt
Best Mole, best Tequila! I had the Poblano Don Juan Mole and it was unbelievably good! The grilled octopus appetizer was also the best ever.
Aaron Crowder
Best Mexican food I have ever had. Also, the place where I found my most favorite Margarita ever. So good!
Christine LaLanne DeBlois
It was yummy lunch portions were perfect. Margaritas seee yum too. They make their own chips and the dips were tasty.
Andrew Siminoff
This is my absolute favorite restaurant. I love the food, atmosphere, service, small size, tequila selection, etc. It is an experience and can't even be compared. Just try it. Note: go casual but feel fancy. While it is a family dining experience I would say leave the kids at home. Go as an experience, not just a meal. Have enough extra time to not have to rush.
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