Agave - Mexican Fusion

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 06/06/08

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 06/05/08

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 06/01/08

I was there on friday night with a couple of friends and we had dinner outside. It's such a cute place, very crowded an a lot of fun. We started with some margaritas at the bar, the bartender told us we should go for the agave nectars and they were excellent! They use organic agave nectar which gives a little sweetness but not too much and it's made with partida tequila which i was not familiar with and it's really good. We then wanted to try some other tequilas cause the bartender kind of got us all excited with the huge selection. So he gave us this tequila called 7 leguas in the reposado version and it was incredible!!! At that point we were ready for dinner. We sat outside cause the weather was great and we enjoyed the food and the cool vibe of the place. It was a really nice night. It was my first time here and i will be back soon.

Posted 06/01/08

We had a great dinner last week at Agave. The food was fantastic, service was prompt and the margaritas are some of the best I've ever had. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone who likes Tequila and excellent Mexican food. Not to mention a wonderful atmosphere! We had an open air table on the patio with pillows and candles. A wonderful spot to have dinner on a warm evening!

Pros: atmosphere, drinks

Posted 05/31/08

I had a great dinner experience at agave thursday night. Me and my wife celebrated our one year anniversary and i had requested a romantic table when i made the reservation. Well after a great dinner and an amazing atmosphere i thought it was really cool that the waiter new about what we were celebrating and brought a candle on our chocolate cake and wished us happy anniversary. The service is very attentive and they obviously pay a lot of attention to details cause the managed to make our night special even if the place was really busy! I loved it and so did my wife. We will be back with friends.

Pros: atmosphere, service

Posted 05/25/08

The service was horrible. We had to get our own napkins and had to ask for silverware. The guacamole had a hair in it and the waiter never came out to address the situation. He just sent out another one. The wait staff was practically non-existant. I requested that my eggs be fried hard (meaning well done) and the first time they had runny yolks. The second time it was obvious they had put the same eggs back on the grill and the yolks had a gelatin look about them. Then she brings out eggs, after I had finished my steak, that were black on each side. The overall experience was abosolutely a disgrace. The bad thing about it is they were not even busy, so the service and quality of food should have been outstanding.

Pros: nothing

Cons: everything

Posted 05/25/08

Me and my three friends went there for dinner friday night. It was our first time there and we walked in cause it seamed like fun. We ended up having a really good time. We waited a bit at the bar cause we waned to sit outside. The bartender suggested the AGAVE NECTARS.... they are great. Once seated we asked the waiter what he thought was really good and we went with his suggestions. We had the guacamole which was excellent and a ham quesadilla. I had the fajitas as a main course and that was delicious! We really enjoyed everything , the food, the drinks and the atmosphere. I will be back soon.

Pros: Agave Nectars!

Posted 05/25/08

I have been going at Agave for quite some time now but i have never tried brunch until sunday. I love the outdoor seating. I had the guacamole as usual and then i tried the huevos rancheros and they were excellent. They have a really cheap prefix and it comes with a complimentary drink. I had the frozen margarita cause i had it before and i love it. The service as usual is great and fun. It will be my new brunch spot.

Pros: service, food

Posted 05/25/08

I went there for the cinco de mayo party on monday night and i had a blast. The place was packed! We had to wait a bit for our drinks but it was to be expected since the amount of people that were in there. The food was really good and the portions were incredibly generous. The drinks were really worth the wait. All over we had a great time because the atmosphere was festive and happy, which wasn't the case in other mexican places i have visited on cinco de mayo. I really reccomend this place cause the service is fantastic, the vibe is great and so are the food and drinks.

Pros: service,atmosphere,food and drinks

Posted 05/13/08

I have tried twice. both times the food was average. certainly no match for Rosa's, and less tasty than Dos Caminos too. let's face it, it's tough finding good mexican in this city. Very good water glass refilling though!! Every time I took a sip, it got refilled. I tried just making motions toward the water glass, and he would react. He's fast!!

Posted 05/09/08

I was looking forward to finally visitng this place after reading the good reviews..but what a rip-off!

The food and drinks were very average- I've made better guacamole at home! I had the chili shrimp as an entree, which said it came with grapefruit, avocado, and an herb salad- for $26 I received 5 pieces of shrimp, 4 slices of avocado and grapefruit, and no salad to be found. My boyfriend then ordered grappa as an after dinner drink and was brought a shot of port wine! The waiter did not know of the difference between them, but knew enough to charge so much for a shot of port! All in all I will not return, as there are so many better mexican restaurants in this city!

Pros: Happy hours daily- but at the bar only

Cons: Misleading menus, poor customer service

Posted 05/04/08

i found this place is good value for money with BYO.
food is good and service is fast and i found staff friendly.
good but not perfect, doesnt deserve a 5 star...

Posted 04/23/08

This is the best bar i have ever been.Food is delicious, wait staff are friendly and there is no words to describe their decor and ambiance.Highly recommended

Posted 04/20/08

I have to say that place has so many things that are not easy to find in a restaurant these days. Great food, great atmosphere and great staff! The vibe is just amazing. The staff, the music, the bartenders and the great food a little pricy but totally worth the experience. I highly suggest a visit for an enjoiable evening.

Pros: Vibe

Posted 04/17/08

MY EVENING AT AGAVE WAS FIILED WITH AMAZING FOOD AND WONDERFUL SERVICE. MY EVENING BEGAN WITH THE HOST ACCOMODATING ME WITH SUCH GRACEFULNESS EVEN WHEN THE RESTUARNT WAS FILLED TO CAPACITY. THEN OUR WAITER APPROACHED US AND WHAT A GOOD LOOKING MAN HE WAS VERY KIND AND WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO GIVE US EXCELLENT SERVICE. I TOOK HIS SUGGESTION FOR THE SPECIALITY COCKTAIL AGAVE NECTAR. WHICH I REALLY RECOMEND YOU TRY. AND MY WONDERFUL MAIN COURSE THE SHORTRIBS. ....DELICIOUS!!! FINALLY THE ATMOSPHERE IS INCREDIBLE AND PERFECT. I WILL GO BACK AND I HIGHLY RECOMEND IT IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A FUN EVENING.

Pros: ATMOSPHERE DRINKS AND FOOD

Cons: MAKE A RESERVATION

Posted 04/17/08

I went there on saturday night with two other friends for happy hour at the bar. We had some really good frozen margaritas and decided to stay for dinner. We had to wait a little because the place was incredibly busy. After a bit a table got available outside. We had a GREAT time. Everyone is extremely nice and the atmosphere is so playful!!! One of waiters was dancing and they created a great vibe. Before we left, four hours and many margaritas later, i asked the manager about having my birthday party at Agave and she will work with me on it and i really think i will celebrate it there.

Pros: atmosphere

Posted 04/17/08

I live in the village and i had never been at Agave before...but after being there saturday night i think i will be there a lot!!! I was walking buy on saturday night with a couple of friends and we decided to stop for a bite cause the place was really packed and looked like fun. So we waited for about 20 minutes cause we were seven but they managed to find a table. Let me tell you that the Agave Nectar is really excellent!!! The staff is very friendly and they manage to keep a smile although they are incredibly busy. The vibe in that place is one of the coolest i have encountered in a New York restaurant. The food is relly good, try the Fajitas. After dinner we stopped at the bar, which is more like a lounge, to have a couple of more drinks. I really love this place and i wish i discovered it earlier. I wil be there often.

Pros: Ambiance, food, drinks, staff

Posted 04/17/08

Of all the Mexican restaurants in the whole of New York City, I wonder if all the people who rated this restaurant so highly have ever ventured outside of the west village.

Agave is the Applebees of Mexican food.

The service was certainly nice, as was the decor. But the dishes were poor in taste as was the presentation.

This is not to say that you can not find a dish or two that is actually honorable, but by no means is this a restaurant worthy of being named "Best Mexican Restaurant."

Pros: Ambience, Selection of Tequila

Cons: Cheap attempt at Mexican food (and I'm not talking about that delicious type of cheap Mexican)

Posted 04/13/08

I always go to Agave cause i live in the neighbourhood and i always make a night out of it! Me and my friends just love have dinner there and then stop at the bar for one last margarita before we leave. The food is really good and the staff is very friendly...same goes for the bar...a little too crouded though. Beatiful for a weekend night if you want to meet new people. Try to make a reservation if you have a large group otherwise you will wait quite a bit!!! Try the Fajitas...delicious and the Agave Nectar....totally worth it.

Pros: Drinks and food

Cons: Make a reservation if you have a large group

Posted 04/03/08

Went there with five friend on saturday night. No reservation. We waited about 40 minutes cause the place was packed. While waited sampled really great tequila at the bar. They have some selection! Being a tequila conosseur i sampled quite a bit so i was very glad when the host informed us that a table became available. Our group of serial samplers :) decided to let the waiter send the appetizers that he considered to be his favourites. So he sent the crab dish which was really fresh an delicious and then he sent the guacamole, the calamari and the dip. Everything was great! As a main course i went for the short ribs and i loved it. I will definately go back but this time i will make sure i have a reservation.

Pros: tequila selection

Cons: reservation

Posted 04/03/08

Beautiful restaurant, beautiful people, great professional service but awful food. I had the huevos rancheros-- who screws up huevos rancheros? The chef was probably cooking blindfolded. It was so tasteless. My friend got something with potatoes on the side. I tried a bite of her potatoes-- they were uber-dry, tasteless and gross. How hard is it to make breakfast potatoes? Their coffee was excellent though. Maybe there are other good dishes but I am not going back to find out. Another awful "mexican" joint in the city.

Pros: Great interior, good service, great coffee

Cons: the food

Posted 03/17/08

I am from Madrid but i lived in nyc for 12 years and i eat out almost six days a week . I have been to Agave now for the third time and i have to say that i always had a great time. I am so in love with the margaritas!!!!!!!!!!! Me and my friends had a great time last night. I tried the Fajitas and i loved them and i think that the way they serve them is really particular. My friend had the short ribs which i will definately try the next time. Everyone is very pleasent, from the host to the waiter which recommended the fajitas. The atmosphere is great, the music, the staff and everything in there makes you want to sit forever. I have to say that although it was very busy no one rushed us....as it usually happens in nyc restaurants on the weekends. I thought it also was very nice that on such a busy night the waiter took the time to talk about the menu with my friends who were there for the first time. The prices are good and the portions are very generous, you definatelly get out of there full!!! I can't wait to try the outdoor seating because this restaurant has a great location and it must be a lot of fun to hang out there in a beautiful summer night sipping on one of the delicious frozen margaritas. I really reccomend this place because every time i have been there i had a really good experience which is very unique for nyc where most of the restaurants are very inconsistent. Finally i want to add that after three times i have been there the staff already remembers me. Very personable staff, something that every restaurant should have!!! I will be back and spread the word.

Pros: atmosphere

Cons: not good for children

Posted 03/15/08

I've been trying to eat at Agave for over a year. During the summer months on a weekend evening, there's a huge wait. I assumed there must be something phenomenal about this place. Sadly, I should have believed the preponderance of negative reviews on Citysearch about this place. What a disappointmernt! I went for dinner this past Thursday eve. Because it's still winter, there was no need to make a reservation. We were seated immediately. While the atmosphere is nice, the food leaves a lot to be desired. We ordered the guacamole as an appetizer - just ok; bland; nothing special. We had to "ask" for the chips with the pico & olives that are supposed to be served for free. I guess they assumed since we ordered the guacamole with chips, they could save a little by not serving the freebies. I had the Santa Fe Shepards Pie. It's supposed to be mac & cheese with short braised beef & pork. Boring & bland doesn't even begin to describe it & you needed a magnifying glass to find the meat.. A bowl of mac & cheese for $18 - I could've went to the supermarket & picked up Stouffer's Mac & Cheese for $1.99 & been more satisfied. My friend had the blue crab quesadilla - sounds yummy - right? I asked her how it was - same feeling as I had about the Santa Fe shepard's pie - "it's ok - nothing to write home about". Again - same theme - bland average food that's way overpriced for what you're getting. The one bright spot was the frozen margarita I had - the ONLY reason this place got 2 stars from me. While the waiter was nice enough, you had to call out the national guard to find him after he took our order. Everything was a wait - for the food; for the check; to pay, etc. - & it wasn't even that busy.
The bottom line - believe the people who write these reviews & save yourself some money & disappointment. Go to one of the other 100 restaurants in the area - you'll be glad you passed this overly hyped place up!!

Pros: Location; atmosphere & decor

Cons: Food, Food, Food, Slow Service, Over-priced

Posted 03/15/08

I went to Agave for brunch, so I cannot comment on dinner. The brunch was definitely below average. The potatoes were boring and the egg omelet was dry. I did like the orange juice, but with ice? I personally hate ice in my orange juice. There was no typical brunch bread and i was definitely not impressed with the overall brunch menu. it had all the basics, which makes for an average place to eat. There are so many better brunch places. Why go to Agave? I have no answer to that.

Posted 03/08/08

went for dinner...good food....good service....ordered the shortribs....nice ambience....however overall bill was a bit over-priced for southwestern cuisine

Posted 02/24/08

2/17/08-shepards pie-full of elbows and cheese-not worth $18.00, Mexican Ques-were good, had better at Cuba Cafe or Maryannes, $14.00. appetizer-good-pork in crockpot, drink-1-coke, , Service-good, place was empty, no chips or dip on table as stated, total $50.00 -no drinks or coffee or desert. will not go back! Had better southwestern / mexican for half the price.

Pros: Candle lights on tables very serene, service was good-but place was empty?

Cons: menu is limited if you eat healthy-too rich in sauces-expensive prices

Posted 02/18/08

Hy,
My name is Jeremy Toubl from the Toubl Contracting and I've recently been to AGAVE. Very good place, liked it a lot and recommend it to everyone.
Regards,
Jeremy Toubl

Posted 02/12/08

Whenever we are in NY we will certainly visit the Agave Restaurant. They have good food and the staff is very nice.

Posted 02/12/08

We ate there last Friday with my husband. With all the good reviews I thought it was worth a trial. We were seated promptly, not even a 5 minutes wait. Our waiter was ok. We took 2 margaritas, good ones, but I thought it was pretty expensive ($13) for a small glass. We had the guacamole as a starter, very good, with blue corn chips. My husband took the enchiladas and I had the shrimps taco. It was very good but not as good as I was expecting. Overall it was a good restaurant but I don't think I will come back.

Posted 02/11/08

my friend loves this place and highly recommended it for months now. i finally got there and totally agree with her. the food was great, the waiter was prompt and attentive and the margaritas were probably the best I've had. I loved the cozy atmosphere so much so I'm actually considering having my boyfriend's birthday celebration here. i would recommend this restaurant to anyone!!

Pros: food, service, atmosphere, parking

Posted 01/24/08

We began our experience at Agave waiting for the rest of our party at the bar. There, delectable libations were served; frozen margaritas and mojitos that were out of this world! We also ordered the guacamole appetizer, which was fresh, and I'd say better than the pricier Rosa Mexicano. As a side note, the bartender kept the conversation fun and lively.

Moving to our table, I ordered the chili and short ribs. The chili was delicious, but the short ribs (braised tender) were incredible; the way short ribs ought to be prepared. Also, the waiter was very helpful during the course of the meal, most notably by their knowledge of wine pairings to accompany the offerings on the menu.

Overall a wonderful experience... a hidden gem in the west village. Will definitely return!

Posted 01/24/08

I had brunch here recently and the food was average. Had a quesadilla and the chicken was slightly undercooked and the service spotty. Won't be going back.

Posted 01/14/08

I went to agave because I had heard great things about their drinks. I have to say, the frozen margarita's were amazing! BUT..... when it came time to sit down to eat we were shoved into an awkward booth in a blazing hot room. at first it was nice to feel cozy and warm on a cold night, but than it got so hot that we started peeling off layers...we asked several times for a window to be cracked or heat turned down or air turned on..anything!! But nobody that worked there seemed to care. soon everyone in the room started feeling it and we were all looking at each other from table to table wondering if anybody cared that were were roasting! In the end my friend started to feel really ill from the heat that she went and got sick in the bathroom!..which by the way is down a narrow set of stairs past the open and still hotter dishwashing room. bythe time the food came no one wanted to eat..and quite frankly its a good thing because it was bad food. I do not recommend unless you love the lowest depths of hell for dinner.

Pros: Margaritas

Cons: Everything else

Posted 01/06/08

Firstly, this is my first review so im going to do my best. I will say I had high expectations given the ratings I saw here. The decor was fine. I didnt notice anything great or bad and thats not a priority for me. I wasnt stuffed in with people and it wasnt very loud so it met my criteria. I started with a fried shrimp appetizer with some creamy dipping sauce. It was alright but nothing special. Very forgettable. For my main dish I had the shrimp tacos. There were nice shrimp rolled into soft tortillas with a corn and creamy sauce. The sauce had a nice delicate flavor and corn is always good. I liked it but it wasnt anything special. I dont drink alcohol with food so I didnt try any drinks but others in my party did. They got bl00d orange margaritas and it seemed like they liked them. Also, like most Mexican restaurants, they offer complimentary chips and salsa to their guests. They have a plate of chips with 3 things: olives, a green salsa, and a pico de gallo. It really would have been better to just use a nice salsa. The green salsa is alright, the other two were pretty worthless. Oh, my wife had the grilled shrimp and she liked them very much. They looked like very nice shrimp.

So in summation, it was a nice place for a convenient good meal, my tacos were pretty yummy. However, I wouldnt go there for a special occassion.

Pros: Group dining, shrimps, drinks

Posted 12/30/07

My girlfriend and I were in NYC about 2 months ago. I had scouted out some places that I thought would be worth a try using citysearch since it was my first time in the city. We went to Agave for dinner on a Saturday evening. The food was really good and more than satisfied my craving for mexican food since I recently moved to CT from Austin, TX in July. The magaritas were so tasty we decided to stop at the bar after dinner as we were leaving for one last drink. Little did we know, we would stay there the rest of the night. We had a blast with both the bartender and a people that were sitting near us. What a way to finish off our last night in the city. If you are in the area, definitely go to Agave for the food, drinks, and the best bartender in the city! We will definitely be back soon.

Pros: Food, Maragritas, Bartender

Cons: None

Posted 11/13/07

Ugh! Where do I begin... I was part of a table of 4 (two couples) and we had reservations at 8PM on Saturday. We were seated promptly at 8pm but that is where the positives end. The waiter insulted my friend's wife because she liked frozen margaritas - "I don't do frozen as it isn't traditional..." She requested again and he reluctantly took the drink order. He told us to "take our time" and look over the menu. He came back every 3 minutes to take our order and gave us no time to even look at the menu!

The appetizers came, we ordered three to share, but we received a handful of chips for our guacamole. We asked for additional chips three times. They finally arrived with our entrees! We had about 15 minutes to eat our appetizers before the entrees arrived and we were stuck with choosing to let our entrees get cold or let them take the appetizers away. The appetizers were fine, but nothing great.

The main course I ordered turned out to be NOTHING like the waiter described. It tasted terrible and my friends had the same experience. While eating our entrees we ATTEMPTED to order more drinks but the waiter was no where to be found. The busboys approached us three times to clear our table before we were done. Finally were said fine and let them take the plates and the waiter just dropped off the dessert menu. We were so rushed we decided to just leave and have drinks/dessert elsewhere (why give this place more money!). The waiter acted rudely when we didn't order dessert and didn't even say goodnight.

When we were walking out I was going to tell the host and manager about our experience. I stood at the reservation stand for 5 minutes while they just spoke to each other and ignored me. We arrived for dinner at 8PM and LEFT AT 9:15PM!!!!!!! While the place was busy, you should not force your guests to speed eat. A total let down.

Stay away from this place and spend your money elsewhere.

Pros: Prompt Seating

Cons: Horrible Service and Food is Par at Best

Posted 11/11/07

Had a great time Sat. night. The bartenders were moving at warp speed but still managed to pour the best drink i have ever had. The agave nectar!!! Smooth is the only way to put it. What a great drink to match a great staff. Victoria was our server and she did a fantastic job. I had the fajitas. The part i took home leaked thru the bag but let me tell you, my car never smelled so good. I think i'll come back on a week night due to the fact that it was to busy. If a negative is to be found at agave i think it may be trying to fit to many people at one time, it was hard to move and difficult to order a drink. But after trying the margs. and the food i can see why it is so packed and in such high demand. See you soon.

Pros: Drinks, food, bartenders, service

Cons: a little to busy to fully enjoy

Posted 10/10/07

First off the food is BANGING! It's like some neo-next-fusion mexican food that ALL tastes amazing.
And if you'd like to drink a real tequila instead of Patron, this is a spot with some choices and the staff is knowledgeable and will help you along.

Pros: TEQUILA! FOOD!

Posted 10/10/07

I have heard so much about Agave resturant. That I had to experience it for myself. It was Saturday evening and I was looking foward to having margritas with my friends at the bar. We were approached by the bartender that seemed normal. After a round of drinks we decided to order another round. It took us a good 10minutes to get the bartenders attention. The bartender was way to occupied doing shots with the patrons. At that point we were very disappointed with the service. Then we notice that the bartender was drunk and smelled of alcohol. From a buisness point of view. The worst thing to experience is having someone serve you while they are drunk. Then we proceed to dining room, We are approached by a gracious waiter. We order our drinks and then ordered our food. we recieved our appetizers and yet no drinks. We asked our waiter what happened to our drinks? The waiter said I am going to get it now and apologized for the wait. the drinks never came until during our entree. the waiter came and apologized and said forgive us for the inconvience, but the bar is backed up. Then the waiter gave us a round margaritas for the inconvience and apologized again. I have to say the best parts of Agave is the food, waiters, and ambiance, but the bar service has alot to work especially not being intoxicated.

Posted 10/09/07

Simply put, FUN! My friend and I had a wonderful experience at Agave last Friday night. We arrived earlier then our scheduled reservation time so we decided to have a seat at the bar. Well, we never left there until it was time to go! The bartenders were awesome, great personalities and super fast service. In fact, the whole restaurant had a really great vibe. And although it was extremely busy everything was prompt and everyone was courteous. Now I usually don't find Mexican food to be a front runner in the flavor department, but I must admit the food was tasty. The menu was well balanced with a selection of traditional and "no so" traditional Mexican dishes, something for everyone. Citysearch gave Agave "Best Margarita 2007", let me tell you, they were right on! In fact, I definetely had a few too many! :) The bartender later informed us about their Happy Hour specials, which we had missed of course BUT, will certainly return for in the future. In the end was had a really great time and shared alot of laughs. Oh, and ate some good food too.

Posted 10/05/07

Officially my favorite restaurant in the West Village...I found this jewel some three years ago and became an instant fan. Since then some notable improvements include a more jovial atmosphere at the bar and an extensive menu that has something for everyone.

My favorite entrees include the Sea Scallops over corn succotash that gives hearty flavor to a delicate dish. The Steak Fajitas are both plentiful and tender and the Pepper Crusted Salmon with a chipote crem over yellow rice is bold, cooked to perfection and not to be missed. The Ahi Tuna is of the best quality as is all the beef and seafood they serve.

If your in need of an attitude adjustment , their drinks, appetizers and entertaining bar staff make for a fun time anytime. The music is very ecclectic and always seduces the room into staying for one more drink!

Posted 09/19/07

We went to Agave on Friday night and the above quote says it all. The bartenders were very funny and confident. Jamie made my drink in literally 10 seconds as well as balancing the glass on his wrist while he poured it. The music was great! I saw people drinking in rhythm. We wanted to stay and eat at the bar but it was a bit to crowded for that. With no rez, on a Friday night, the host was able to seat us within 20 min. The only thing better than the atmosphere in the back was our servers hair-how does he do that? Great steak tacos, Fajitas and Ahi Tuna (i can safely say i've never had caper relish before) This is my new spot and I'm bringing my friends with me!! Great job guys.

Pros: Agave

Cons: The fact that I don't live above it!

Posted 09/17/07

Ok. So seeing as this place had 5 star rating from the two users below I decided to plan my friends birthday party here. They were so unhelpful and when calling to confirm they were trying to get me to decrease my reservation (it was for 15). She told ME I had to call back and that she didnt want to tell the manager to call me (to confirm if I can keep my reservation or add any people to it). Apparently you have to do all the work yourself.
SO, we get there and they wont seat us until our party is there. always fun waiting. fine whatever ...BUT then the worst part is the hostess tells me that in order to have a birthday cake (that I brought) for my friend it is $4 PER PERSON "service fee"! It would cost me $60 just to eat our own cake!!! I've never heard of something so ridiculous in my life. I had my birthday at sticky rice (very good btw) and they even gave us candles, without any problem!!
Oh and worst part is she loudly asks me in front of the birthday girl if I want to go ahead with having the cake there or not!!! WAY TO RUIN THE SURPRISE!
This place is ridiculous and THE FOOD IS NOTHING SPECIAL EITHER! Thank God at least our waiter was nice but way too overworked, God forbid you want something added to your original order...you'll never get it. oh and they even came over to our table and stared at us to hurry us along, rushing us out the door. Good job making your customers feel comfortable. DONT GO...YOU"LL REGRET EVERY MOMENT OF IT!

Pros: ambience is okay

Cons: everything else! service and the managing staff

Posted 09/17/07

We came to this restaurant because it was highly recommended on city search but to our dismay it was obvious whoever has eaten in that establishment has never had authenticate Mexican food. I can't believe people gave this place 5 star ratings. They must be have no taste buds or must be employees/friends of the establishment that gave these false ratings. Every dish we ordered was so bland. Even if it was any other kind of food it tasted terrible. On top of that our waiter gave us no service. He was more concerned with flirting with the female patrons than making sure we enjoyed our meal, As soon as we ordered our food, not once did he return for anything except when we payed the bill. We had to go ask another waiter to get our bill and when we were getting ready to pay the bill to the bartender he grabbed it out of my hands. How rude was that!!!! Anyway all the other highly recommended restaurants from City Search were great, like Tha Chai- Yo and If One by Land, Two by Sea. Try them!

Pros: Nice location

Cons: Tastless food!!! Bad Service!!!!

Posted 09/16/07

This place is so over rated. I must say i lost faith in city search after i visited Agave. I was so excited to go there for the "perfect margarita" which everyone has been hyping up, upon arrival the host was to busy eating, no one bothered to attend to us. Standing there confused, we just helped ourselves to the bar (like we had any other choice). Told the bartender we needed a table, she points out the host, who doesn't feel like working. We end up staying at the bar, the dining area was closed. Weird Looking bartender who took a while to get to us. Its like we weren't even there. And then finally when i get the drink i'm thinking "wow is this the margarita everyone was hyping up". It wasn't even worth the hype, i could make a better one than that at home. So i felt the need to make sure i made the rest of you aware, so you aren't disappointed like i was. Find another place to go, if you really want someone to take care of you like u matter.

Pros: None

Cons: Everything

Posted 09/15/07

I decided to give Agave a try after reading about the many awards they had received here on City Search. To sum it up, it was fantastic! The food was great, the margaritas were killer, and the ambiance was fun! Not to mention the staff was friendly and very knowledgeble. Agave is certainly worthy of all its praises. I will definitely be back!

Posted 09/03/07

Agave used to be our bar of preference.
Then they lost two great bartenders and replaced them with kids.

They recently removed one of the meanest hostesses in NY and have replaced her.

The food is still consistently good, the margaritas are great, but the service and the energy need to really be their focus right now.
If they want to survive as a thriving neighborhood haunt and rely on regulars, they've got to work on the attitude that exudes from a sense of discontent throughout their staff.

Time will tell...

Pros: excellent margaritas, good atmosphere

Cons: a palpable discontent amongst the staff

Posted 09/01/07