Agave

646-736-2962

140 7th Ave South New York, NY 10014

www.agaveny.com

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Innovative Southwestern eats in New York City served with style and a smile.

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Restaurants, Mexican Restaurants, Latin American Restaurants, Southwestern Restaurants

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Restaurant Management, $$, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining

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Mon 12pm-11pm Tue-Fri 12pm-1am Sat 11:30am-1am Sun 11:30am-11pm

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Step beyond our atrium. AGAVE's serene, smart adobe scene provides a glowing setting for the fusion of tradition and Southwestern innovation of Chef Richard Pang. Our restaurant's menus are created with the greatest care to ensure an enchanted experience. Highlights include seared Ahi tuna tataki tostaditas, squash blossom tacos with smoked tomato and caciotta, puerco sabana and pepita crusted salmon. Detailed service at AGAVE paired with creative dishes, cocktails and outstanding wines create a definitive experience for brunch, lunch and dinner.

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The Scene
Smooth adobe walls, spruce-latticed ceilings and flickering candles help create the stylishly relaxed vibe. Sit by the tall front windows watching West Village strollers, or settle into the warm, spacious back dining room. An informed, unobtrusively friendly staff takes care of newcomers and the slew of Agave addicts alike.

The Food
The menu offers fresh, intricately flavored twists on Southwestern fare, in generous portions. Standout appetizers include red snapper seviche, lamb and manchego taquitos and perfect guacamole. Cumin croutons, spiced pecans and jicama enhance the hearty salads. Quesadillas and tacos are kicked up a notch with barbecued-duck picadillo or Maine lobster fillings, accented by mango pico or sweet plantains. Well-prepared skirt steak and Angus short ribs with a delicate mole are entree favorites. Save room for Mexican vanilla creme brulee or cider-glazed, pecan-stuffed apples with ice cream--then come back for one of the best brunches in town.

Key Points

  • Impeccably Prepared Cuisine
  • Award-Winning Margaritas
  • Warm, Inviting Atmosphere

The Inside Scoop

  1. What to Drink - The bar serves up 30 kinds of tequila and signature cocktails like the strawberry margarita or tequila cosmo.
  2. The Extras - Enjoy complimentary blue corn chips with pico, black and green olives, and a hummus-like dip before every meal.
  3. What to Drink - The bar serves up 30 kinds of tequila and signature cocktails like the prickly pear margarita or tequila cosmo.
  4. When to Go - Brunch offers 30 treats from which to choose: blueberry pancakes with lemon cream cheese, spicy pressed chicken sandwiches, and more.

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We had the BEST time this weekend!

by freya7

I felt compelled to write after reading the pretentious review by the college kid beneath me. I love Agave. I love hosting parties in their private room. I love the fact that I always feel taken care of. It's a neighborhood place with great food, the occasional celebrity, and a warm and unique staff. What more could you ask for?

Pros: cool staff, guac, atmosphere, brunch, private room, tequila!

Posted 11/09/09

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The horror, the horror

by antikythera

I have to say, I was shocked by the poor level of quality to be found at the rather underwhelming Tex-Mex establishment Agave in New York's otherwise charming downtown. Leather-dry flautas lay uneasily beside rubbery chili con carne of dubious esteem, as a faint odor of burnt cumin lingers heavily in the loud-music-infused air. When one thinks of fajitas, one imagines succulent strips of grilled meat, succulent glossy vegetables, and steamy, snow-white sheets of tortillas flowing together in a m?lange of delicate and supple flavors. The fajitas at Agave, unfortunately, were a different story: an abnormal admixture of soggy and stale ingredients lacking the freshness and exotic vitality ones seeks out when the first pangs of hunger make themselves known. It was the late Samuel Johnson who uttered that "A man seldom thinks with more earnestness of anything than he does of his dinner." Sadly, Mr. Johnson, sir, I would just as soon not think about Agave's paltry offerings for as long as I live, so little was I inspired by them.

Posted 11/08/09

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I Love This Place... over and over again

by review3d

I always have loved this place.. been going for years and it stays wonderful... food is great, drinks are great, service is always great... good price for large, delicious portions... yummy prickely pear margaritas!!!! run and eat!!!

Pros: food, wait service... everything

Cons: none

Posted 11/03/09

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Great people watching, better brunch!

by CatherineMorgan22

had some friends in town for the long weekend and stopped in agave sunday afternoon for brunch. we sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful day. the guacamole app was some of the best guac i've had and my friends devoured their huevos rancheros and and texax pecan apple pancakes! sooo yummy! i'll be back next weekend.

Pros: huevos rancheros, sitting outside

Posted 10/11/09

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MexiCan't food again!!!!!

by boiled

come on guys, good Mexican food in NY is hard to find, but his place really caca!!!! they are trying to excuse their lack of knowledge of authentic Mexican food by calling it Innovative Southwestern food (haven't seen any Agave plant in the southwest by the way). the staff is rude (unemployed, looser, actors) and even the drinks aren't that great. maybe back in the 80;s when we had no Mexican food in NY this place would it make it, but now, come on. might as well go to Taco Bell, which by the way I've never been.
ps:they probably don't even know what an Agave is. lol

Pros: location live in the area.

Cons: horrible food, rude staff, Mexican't wannabes.

Posted 09/13/09

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Rude waitstaff and very mediocre food

by sweets509

I went here two times because I lived in the area and I read somewhere that it was a good brunch spot. The first time, the waistaff was decent, but the food was awful. After waiting what seemed like forever, our dishes came and it was not even hot - it was actually lukewarm. Pretty gross since it was obviously sitting out somewhere before they served us. The second time the waitstaff was just outright obnoxious. After keeping up waiting even though they were obviously open table available AND we made reservations, they finally sat us down. The waiter was a total airhead - it was obvious that he was more interested in himself and his looks than he was at the food. He didn't know much about any of the food since he couldn't answer simple questions about the dishes. Then he proceeded to push the special pre-fix which contained a complimentary alcoholic beverage. Well, I wasn't interested in the drink, but I wanted the dish, so I ordered. But instead of charging me just for the dish (instead of the special) he charged me for the pre-fix PLUS my coffee (not alcoholic so not complimentary in the pre-fix.) When I pointed out to him that I ordered only the dish and not the pre-fix since I didn't want a drink, he proceeded to tell me that I had ordered the pre-fix but did not want the beverage. So he charged me for the pre-fix and encouraged(?!?!?!) me to order a complimentary alcoholic beverage because the price was included in the pre-fix? WTF? I thought it was "complimentary." So anyway, I ended up paying for a "complimentary" drink that I did not get AND for a cup of coffee that I got. I tried explaining to the waiter how the pricing didn't make sense if it's complimentary and he just did not understand. I don't know what kind of screening they have when hiring their waitstaff but I sure hope they start hiring people with at least half a brain instead of just based on looks. Very disappointed and I am never coming back. The only reason I gave 2 stars intead of 1 is that I gave 1 star to a restaurant that actually made me sick. So the one good thing I can say about Agave is that at least I didn't get sick from their lukewarm food. But the waitstaff are pretty useless and the food in general doesn't taste like it was freshly prepared.

Pros: nice location

Cons: rude waistaff, awful food

Posted 08/06/09

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Great mexican cuisine, excellent for groups, reasonable $

by missgnyc

Really great for groups looking for a good lively vibe and excellent and extremely reasonable food. I had put off visiting Agave for a long time, god only knows why as its a very cool spot and super reasonable in these hardened recession times! :)

Pros: Excellent food, great margaritas, wonderful atmosphere,

Posted 06/13/09

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Fantastic brunch

by cheetohsaddict

In a town of endless brunch choices, Agave offers a list of things that you actually want to eat. The servings are generous, and the service is friendly. Great neighborhood spot, but also worth a trip!

Pros: food, portions, pricing, service

Posted 05/12/09

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Love it

by micheloptlandt

It was the first time i visitid this place, but the food was good although it was maybe a bit overpriced compared to other places I've been. All in all i I wouldn't suggest it for a fabulous dinner, but for a bite it's allright!

Pros: Food was good

Cons: Bit over-priced

Posted 04/27/09

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How many ways to say scam?

by prusso5555

I took some colleagues here after reading all of these great reviews... probably most of them were from PR companies or the restaurant owners, because this place is a rip-off and the food is terrible.

Pros: nothing

Cons: price and "taco bell on a plate" food

Posted 03/31/09

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Delicious Non Mexican Food

by MysticRains

For those looking for really good Mexican food, you'd be better off going to the tiny whole in the wall places, but if you want good food in general, and willing to spend more than you would at your local Applebees, this is a nice place.

The tables are very close, there's not enough wait staff, and the drinks are very expensive for things not very special.

However our appetizer, the Kobe beef plate, and the dessert (pastry full of cream cheese) was all delicious. It was an easy walk from the subway, and it wasn't too packed for a Friday night.

Pros: Food was delicious

Cons: Expensive Drinks & Not Mexican

Posted 03/15/09

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What is so great?

by Jackass

This place is a few blocks from my apartment.. I like Mexican food, but this is hardly even a decent take on good Mexican. The food is bland and boring, and the restaurant seems to rely more on a cool looking plating than it does on what is on the plate itself.

Service is snooty, without a reason. The interior atmostphere is OK, a little creative. Not a lot of fun though. Drinks are pricey and mediocre. I would try any other Mexican place first.

Pros: Example: best croissants in town

Cons: What are the drawbacks?

Posted 03/05/09

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Great mexican food

by ajk1

I heard a lot about this place, so decided to check it out for dinner one day. The place has a very boisterous ambience, which is exactly what I was in the mood for. The food was excellent. The guacamole was good, though pretty average. The chipotle crab dip was very good, but it didn't have any crabs in it. Lucky for them I love cheese. We ordered the beef enchiladas, which were very good. Warning: the portions are HUGE. I read that the portions were big in another review, so we only ordered an appetizer and one main dish for two people, and we still had half the main dish leftover. I would love to go with a group of friends so that we can try all the dishes. It was delicious!

Pros: Great food

Cons: HUGE portions (con for me b/c i don't like to overstuff myself) and tables were VERY close to each other

Posted 03/04/09

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A Very Cozy Place for Casual Dinner

by wmc12

My gf has found this place after we have mistreated by Babbo where it's near-by. What a contrast of the right restaurant should be. A very friendly welcome with prompt seating plus a very comfortable environment. Sure it's hard to compare Mexican food vs Italian food. But at least we got better service than Babbo. Overall, Agave has nice appetizers esp. the calamari and the chicken chower and also very fine entrees. Don't forget to try some of their deserts even you got a full stomach. You won't feel any regrets..

Pros: Good service, cozy environment

Cons: A bit pricy

Posted 02/12/09

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Great Food, Not So Great Drinks

by mcasillas74

The food was AWESOME. The drinks were not that great. I had a pomegranate margarita and it didn't even taste like pomegranate. The mango margarita was was pretty good. The reason I gave this place 3 stars was because we were rushed out. We weren't even finished eating when we were asked to eat dessert and then check came right away and I couldn't even finish my drink. So, if you want to hang out and relax with friends, this is not the place. People were nice though.

Pros: Great Food

Cons: Drinks not so good; Rushed out of restaurant

Posted 02/08/09

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Not Bad!

by xvocal

I was there last night with a group of 9 and it was overall a good experience. I had the shortribs--which were AWESOME--and most of my friends enjoyed their food as well...some, not so much. Some of us ordered cocktails (cosmo, margaritas) and they were delicious but our pitcher of red sangria was really weak and watered down. The service was pretty good. I don't like to be bothered every 10 minutes by the waiter/waitress when there's food in my mouth, and AGAVE was GREAT when it came to the service. Our waiter came over to get our drinks & appetizers, then to got our entrees, checked on our food twice and then back for desserts--not hovering over us. This was almost a 2 hour stay. The only critique I have of their service was that we weren't greeted when we came in--just a little awkward. Overall, I had a good time.

Pros: Margaritas, Polite Service

Cons: Some foods not worth the price, Weak Sangria

Posted 02/08/09

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5 Stars

by JJJohnsonNY

I thought the food and atmosphere were great. Whenever we have friends and they are downtown, I always recommend Agave

The menu is fairly simple, but everything is delish.

Thx
JJ

Pros: Delish

Posted 01/30/09

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Need of Attitude Reformation!

by eatsinnyc

I threw my best friends bridal shower at Agave last year and thought that it went well - everyone enjoyed the drinks and loved the food. I went with a friend this week to grab apps and drinks and we were really disappointed with the indifferent faces and attitudes of the hosts, servers and bartenders. You would think in this economy, when people are holding tight to their wallets that waitstaff would make more of an effort to be cordial and provide great service, BUT the employees at Agave obviously aren't concerned with having regular patrons. Unfortunately although I think they're food is good, I will never go back there again until the employees at Agave learn to put a SMILE on their face.

Cons: Host, Server, Bartenders with HORRIBLE attitudes.

Posted 01/23/09

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A perfect evening!

by JulianB

My wife and I recently hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Agave. We had been there many times before with friends and on dates and the food was always excellent. Best margaritas in the city! But the main reason we decided to invite our family and friends there for our rehearsal dinner was the beautiful atmosphere and the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. When I called to ask about making arrangements for our dinner I was immediately forwarded to a manager who took me through my options in a professional and courteous manner. She helped me set up a custom pre-fixe menu for our guests that included our favorite menu items and fit within our budget. I was worried that since we had such a large group of about 30 people with more joining later for drinks that she might not be able to accommodate us all, but she said it would be no problem and we agreed upon a good time to book the reservation.
On the night of the dinner we were all greeted by a very courteous host who immediately showed us to our table in one of their beautiful dining rooms. Our table was perfectly arranged with candles and comfortable leather chairs. We had a large fireplace right next to us and the adobe walls had many candles tastefully ensconced within them.
We were given a waiter who took care of us exclusively. He was prompt, knowledgeable and always smiling. The food came out in a timely manner and was excellent as always. Agave serves a unique kind of southwestern style cuisine that I can only describe as upscale tex-mex. The bottom-line is the food is delicious and unpretentious. Great guacamole, great fajitas, great desert.
After we were finished and paid up, a few of us stuck around at the bar and my wife and I were toasted with tequila shots by the super-friendly bar staff.
Agave has always been one of my favorite restaurants in New York, but I was completely blown away by how well they handled my rehearsal dinner! I would recommend this place to anyone.

Pros: Amazing staff, beautiful atmosphere, great food

Cons: none

Posted 01/23/09

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beautiful place

by lauram77

So i have been at Agave several times now and i have to say that this place is a real gem in the neighborhood. The food is delicious and the staff is amazing. The atmosphere is amazing and this place is always packed and a lot of fun. I don't know what Agave the previous review is talking about but it is not the one in the Village :) This place is just great and one the few good ones left in the neighborhood.
Highly recommend it !

Pros: Atmosphere

Posted 01/23/09

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Very rude service

by diptipai

I've been to Agave twice, and on both occasions have found cause to complain about the service. We found both the host at the front desk and the waiter at our table to be rude, condescending and disrespectful. The food is good, but there are MANY more restaurants in NY with equally good food that also provide great service. Definitely not value for money. If you're looking for a good Mexican restaurant, try Zarela on 51st/2nd!

Pros: Good food, although not worth it when all things are considered

Cons: Rude service, which kills the experience

Posted 01/03/09

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Great place!

by feelreal

This place is great! The staff are really friendly and the wine list is comprehensive. I went here with 5 people and they all enjoyed it very much. Th nachos rocked.

Posted 12/13/08

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Awesome southwestern fare

by CarlaQQQ

intricately flavored twists on Southwestern fare, in generous portions. For those people who can afford it:)

Pros: Great food

Cons: Price

Posted 12/13/08

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Yummy Food on a Cold Winter's Day

by ScottLovesFoodNYC

This is one of the best places to eat in the city! I love the drinks here as well as the service and just about every dish on the menu.

Pros: Killer drinks and outragous food

Cons: Too loud of a space for a quiet night out

Posted 12/04/08

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Wow Place

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Posted 11/18/08

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Great Place

by cosmo1972

I went there on Saturday night with a group of friends, we didn't have a reservation so we had to wait about 20 min. cause the place was PACKED!!! It was worth the wait cause we had a great time. We were seated in the main dining room in a really cool round table right next to a fireplace. We ordered some drinks that the waiter suggested and they were delicious... without a doubt the best margarita i had in town so far.
The food was really god too, i personally had the Fajitas that the waiter suggested and i am glad i took his advice! The atmosphere is so much fun like the people that work there and the service was fast and attentive even though there was not one single free table available in the whole place. I live in the neighborhood and i will definitely make of this may regular hangout.

Posted 11/17/08

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Mmmmmmmmmmmm

by DanielH261

Great food, I can't wait to go back. The service wasn't bad either. Any delays were worth it for the dinner.

Posted 11/12/08

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fantastic!!!!

by italy1000

LOOOOOVE this restaurant. The food is amazing and the service great. Everyone was super friendly! Would go back anytime, it gets a little busy on the weekends but I highly recommend it.

Pros: great food and friendly staff

Cons: a little noisy

Posted 09/28/08

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Just Agave

by cardozaaa

Great place to eat if you want mexican on haight. The food is great service is fast. i would recommend this place to anyone who is up for mexican. Love it

Posted 09/27/08

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great experience

by ttsoul

I went at Agave for my birthday with a group of people and we had a blast. We were seated in their private dining room which is beautiful. The waiter was great, he helped us choosing our food and a and our drinks. They have a huge selection of tequilas and we went for their agave nectar which is, let me tell you, is simply delicious!!! The food was great and so is the atmosphere. Overall the evening was great and everyone had a great time and we loved it. We will certainly be back in this fun place.

Pros: service,food,drinks

Posted 09/10/08

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I Love This Place

by LoveLifenyu

I went to Agave last night with my mom & dad from Long Island, NY. I just moved into the neighborhood from South Africa. We ask someone where we should eat and they told us about this place around the corner. We checked it out, and I am so in love with it now. My mom and I had frozen marg's which were soooooo good. you have to try them mango. Then we shared 3 apps the carnitas of pork which sound wired, but they were so delicious, we also had shrimp app, and the spinach dip which doesn't taste like crab so it is really an amazing cheese dip. than we were a little full, but decided to share two fajitas chicken, and beef. YOU HAVE TO HAVE THEM******** The Kobe beef is actually Kobe beef. The service was really good our server was I think his name is John. He was really cute, nice, and even iced my dad's beer. Which was a weird request, but he totally didn't mind. LOVE AGAVE!!!!! Go, and let me know what you think!****

Pros: Loved everything about it!

Cons: the music was a little loud, but not a big problem

Posted 09/10/08

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Better off at a hole in the wall Mexican joint

by JonnyEast

In terms of Mexican and Latin food, this was average. The tacos and standard mexican food were done well, but anything outside of that was sub-par at best and way over priced. I ordered the short ribs and had rock shrimp as an appetizer. The short rib was dry with zero flavor, and the rock shrimp (recommended by the server) tasted like breading from a chicken mcnugget w/ a mediocre dipping sauce on the side. They made a big deal about trying some of their new cocktails, but it was bland and nothing special for $14 per drink. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty tired of NYC prices for mediocre food and drinks.

Pros: Decent service, beautiful decor, no wait for reservation

Cons: Food, Drinks, prices

Posted 08/20/08

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best margaritas

by SMCM416

Agave is a great spot to go sit outside and have a couple tasty frozen margaritas. The food is also delicious.

Posted 08/14/08

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Best Mexican Joint in Town

by Vika37

I was at Agave Saturday night. I had a blast. The food was awesome. I highly recommend for appetizer, the guacamole - its super fresh, for the main course, the Fajitas - a sizzling kobe beef, and for desert sapopillos - its delicious. This place is also great to drink. They have an amazing selection of tequila (and I am a tequila lover), and I highly recommend Herradura Suprema if you are willing to pay the price. On the cheaper side they have the 7 Leguas which is also amazing for the price. The staff is very friendly, and the service is top notch. Overall, there is a great vibe at this place. The only downside is that its very crowded, so I recommend making a reservation (though if you can wait a bit, they have a great bar).

Pros: Thumbs up

Cons: Not a place for kid

Posted 08/08/08

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Avoid this place

by nistalone

Poor service, little offer in the menu, long waiting. The bar service is very bad...It is up to you to go, but I was disapointed. It doesn't deserve 5 stars.

Posted 08/08/08

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Awesome

by manny0

I live in the neighborhood and i often go at Agave ...last night i went with some friends and there is a novelty!! I am not gonna say anything...just ask for the punisher shot :) You will ENJOY! I love this place, it's fun and the food is great. If you are a tequila lover you must stop at Agave.

Pros: Punisher Shot, Service, Atmosphere

Posted 08/08/08

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SO COOL

by fannymclee

Me and my and my friends went at Agave last night for the first time. I live across the street but i never tried Agave before. I am very glad we did last night. The place is really cool. The atmosphere is great and people that work there are everything but boring. We had a great time, great food and a little too much tequila. Try the Fajitas they are delicious!!! Go for the Agave nectar, it' s one of the best margaritas i had in the city.
I will be back, glad i found this cool place so close to my apt.

Pros: Staff, food, drinks

Posted 08/08/08

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Terrible

by MarlaDurden

I ordered from Agave because the reviews are great and I was hungry. I ordered their chicken fajita salad. I don't know how you get a salad all wrong but they did. When my salad arrived the lettuce was dry, the chicken was hard, the tomatoes were almost non-existent, the guacamole was sparse and that is all that the salad was. Okay, fine, it wasn't the greatest salad in the world, but I was hungry so I ate it. About 40 minutes later I was in the bathroom at my job violently throwing up into a trash can while I sat on the toilet being sick. Enough said.

Thanks to seeing what a salad and taco shell looks like after digestion I have decided to eat 5 meals a day, so there is never that much food at one time in my stomach. I have already lost 5 pounds. See good things come out of bad events.

Posted 08/07/08

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Not your typical Mexican joint

by iLuVMexicanO

I've been to Agave at least 10 times. My last visit was for a birthday with a big group of friends and we had a great time. We loved the cozy setup, the music, the service, the drinks, and of course the food. The first thing that got me to come back was their amazing Kobe beef burger. It's not the typical Mexican dish but it tops the list of best burgers ever and comes with french fries covered in a special seasoning that you will never taste on fries anywhere else. The burger and fries dish is delicious. You will also find many typical Mexican dishes on the menu with a modern twist like salmon covered in freshly chopped salsa, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc. I have tried all of these and you can't go wrong. Also, if you're into sushi, you'll love their tuna dish as it comes lightly grilled on the outside layer and raw inside with a delicious mixed greens. If you're going all out and topping your meal off with dessert, definitely try the warm chocolate cake with banana ice cream. As far as the rest of the dining experience goes, the restaurant is very cozy inside and it's always great if you get a table outside on a nice night too. I also love their music because they don't play the typical radio junk that you would hear in a TGIFriday's or Applebee's. The service is quick and they have a full bar with a great choice of specialty drinks. The food is also very reasonably priced. All in all, Agave is a great spot for meeting friends after work, whether it be for food or drinks, having dinner before a club night, and even as your main plan on a weekend.

Pros: parking easy to find, close to clubs and other bars

Posted 07/21/08

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A M A Z I N G

by lukenyc

I highly recommend Agave, I go there often, they have the best tuna appetizer and Fajita entree, amazing drinks and service.

Posted 07/21/08

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Set your expectations low

by fatdog2

I saw so many good reviews about this place that I had high expectations. It was very weak. Service was slow and unattentive and the food was mediocre...not much better than average mexican food anywhere. The drinks were good but expensive. This place doesn't come close to Mesa Grill.

Pros: Good margaritas

Cons: Food, service, ambience & price

Posted 07/19/08

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Amazing Kobe beef fajitas

by tzara17

I'm in love with the very tender and flavorful Kobe beef fajitas. Best fajitas anywhere and one order is big enough to share! The drinks and ambience are good too.

Pros: Excellent fajitas

Posted 07/18/08

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Best drinks, service & food

by Rabbit67

I've been going to Agave for a few years now, but recently enjoyed a fantastic birthday night with family and friends. We were early for our reservation on a busy Saturday night so we started in the bar until everyone in our group had arrived. The bartenders (I believe it was Steve and Ben) were really friendly and fun, and they served up the best margaritas! We moved on to the dining room where we devoured everything from quesadillas to grilled calamari to fajitas to shortribs. All amazing! Our waiter (Katzal) was excellent, and kept the food and drinks coming without rushing us through our meal. I hadn't been to Agave in a few months, and this recent experience reminded me of how much I enjoy the people, the food, the drinks and the atmosphere. I wish Agave would open an uptown restaurant, but for now I'll make the trip downtown again soon -- hopefully in time to enjoy the nice outdoor area as well.

Pros: Margaritas, staff, cool vibe

Cons: Can get really crowded

Posted 07/09/08

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The Best Burrito!

by jfisher76

WHOA WHOA WHOA! At first, I thought this restaurant had the BEST burrito EVER because I discovered this place hung-over, but then I drove all the way from my apartment in NJ to Manhattan just to try it again and now I'm HOOKED! There are around 1,000 Mexican Restaurants between my house and this one, but I wouldn't go anywhere else. And their burrito already comes with all the goods on it.... None of this "can you add this and can you add that." These guys know how to make one damn good burrito!!! My roommate and I give it 4 thumbs up!

Posted 07/05/08

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Beautiful place

by richsolo05

I recently moved in the neighbourhood and i tried agave a couple of times and loved it. The food is great, try the fajitas, service is super friendly and the drinks are awesome. Feel free to ask any question to your waiter cause they know everything about the menu and the many tequilas they have at the bar. It definitely is my new hang out spot since i eat out several times a week and this place i can afford :)

Pros: service,food,drinks

Posted 07/04/08

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awesome margaritas!

by nemesis477

i hate writing reviews... but i had a wonderful bday dinner here. started off at the bar with a wonderful passion fruit margarita (had to wait a while b/c it was crazy busy), but everything was great! some of my friends got here late and some didn't even tell me they were coming, yet the host and hostess were absolutely wonderful and understanding. the food was amazing! everyone loved their food; i had the tejas blue crab quesadilla, and it was PACKED with REAL crab meat!!! (who still does that?) everyone at our table left completely stuffed and happy! (maybe b/c of the margaritas, but most weren't drinking...)

only complaints... the food runners seemed unaware of personal space as they were putting our food down and taking our plates over my friend's head, and towards the end, our server forgot about us when we were trying to pay, but it didn't ruin anything at all

looking at the reviews below, i wonder if it i was just lucky. in any case this place has the most wonderful margaritas!

Pros: great margaritas

Cons: food runners

Posted 07/01/08

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Average.

by ilude99

Just got back from dinner at this restaurant and both my wife and I are very underwhelmed. We both count Mexican as among our favorite cuisines, which most likely accounts for the disparity between the glut of five-star reviews here and our experience in the actual restaurant.

Pros: Nice, though not impressive decor. Very good service and our waiter was both friendly and apologetic when things didn't work out as planned. The Ahi tuna tostadas were a delicious appetizer. Awesome mojito.

Cons: Food was "just ok". We ordered the carne asada tacos, a simple dish that they managed to make reminiscent of Taco Bell. Sides were served, for no apparent reason, in between our appetizer and main courses (though our waiter recognized this and apologized, then comped us a drink even though we didn't even complain). Our other main course, some sort of three-cheese tortilla faux-pasta dish, was mediocre at best. Worse, we felt rushed and completed a meal with drinks, appetizers and main course in under 45 minutes.

I don't know what all the fuss is about. There are far better upscale Mexican places - even in the area. Maybe people are confusing a good happy hour location with actually good food. I guess they're doing something right, though, since the place was obviously crowded.

Posted 06/20/08

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Great spot

by andygarcia777

I went there for my birthday on thursday night with some friends cause i heard a lot about this place and i really wanted to try it. I am glad i did cause we had a wonderful time. The atmosphere is really amazing, the place is packed and everyone seams to have a good time. The staff is great and super friendly and at the end of dinner they brought me a frozen margarita with a candle in it....i thought that was really cool. We spent there the entire evening and we had a really good experience. I will go back soon maybe on a weekend night.

Pros: Vibe, atmosphere

Posted 06/05/08

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TEQUILA!

by mikegrent

I went at agave for the first time a couple of weeks ago and i already went back three times! I love tequila and this place has a really amazing selection. They make excellent margaritas, i really enjoyed the agave nectar. The food is really good too maybe a little pricy but the great atmosphere and the really friendly service makes up for it. It' s always very busy and the vibe is nice and positive. I will go back and bring more peolple to enjoy this cool place.

Posted 06/04/08

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I won't come back here

by ScottWeeks75

One word- Lackluster! Came here for a bday party and, sat down at the bar waiting for people to show up and ended up getting an unnecessary amount of attitude from the bartender. Its not like i was indecisive or anything but just wanted to see a menu for what type of mojitos they had - he proceeds to slam the menu down, and then i ordered a regular and got an eye roll. I though OK, i will let it slide and give him .50 cents for a tip just to be angry his "im a manhattan bartendar wannabe attitude" evenmore. I saw him doing the same to some girl at the other end, so i was glad it wasnt just me.

On the other hand, the waiter we had was great and really nice, but the food was not at the quality that i expected it to be, therefore the word Lackluster. I know alot of people go for brunch, and it gets mixed reviews, but i wont come back here.

Posted 05/31/08

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