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    Agave Birrieria

    4.6 (324 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    AGAVE BIRRIERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Angela L.

    Stopped by en route to San Diego from LA. Don't be fooled by the location next to a gas station. The birria tacos were delicious! Meat was tender with a flavorful consommé for dipping. Try it, you won't regret it!

    Quesabirria

    Don't be fooled by the gas station location. This place is amazing and the service is great! Horchata was amazing as well. 10/10

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    Maryam Z.

    The beans SUCKED lacked flavor or just salt in general BUTT the agua fresca was so good, I liked the horchata and the size of the aguas. I got rolled tacos and it did lack a bit flavor as well, but I mean they were okay and I finished them. The place is clean, the prices are okay, and there is a good selection of agua fresca

    Birria Mini

    This place is absolutely amazing. Their service is always great, they're so nice, and they never skimp out on anything. I've been coming here since they first opened and I am still blown away by their tacos every. time. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GO TO AGAVE AND GET YOURSELF SOME BIRRIA TACOS !

    Drippy Leucadia Burrito
    Jenn C.

    I fully recognize that my dissatisfaction is because I didn't order birria, but when there's something on the menu called a Leucadia burrito I think it's safe to assume it's a popular and solid alternative. My burrito had such little bean and cheese and was super soggy, to the point that it was falling apart and I couldn't finish it without using a plate and utensils. I did try a bite of the fish burrito and rolled tacos and those were fine, I just wouldn't order the Leucadia burrito again.

    Bro this jawn so smackin, yall needa try it!
    Amari A.

    Bro bro... best carne asada fries i ever tried! Customer service was amazing and the restaurant was super clean!!

    Crispy tacos with cheese
    Trevor T.

    We have been going to Agave for a bit and I'm shocked that I haven't reviewed one of the regular spots we hit up if someone is craving Mexican food(mostly my wife). The breakfast burritos are BOMB. You can't go wrong with any of the options because they are all packed with meat which we love. To illustrate, I bought my friend a ham burrito and he isn't a fan of ham, but he liked it in this burrito. I love the bacon they use. It is really THICK. Lately I've been on a crispy taco kick and they are here just like everything on the menu. I was always skeptical of restaurants right next to gas stations, but most of the time it is some of the BEST food. It's true for BBQ in KC and it's true for Mexican food in SD. Inside is super clean, but not really a sit and eat place. They have benches outside, but most people get their orders ToGo. While you wait you can look at the pictures of Landon Donovan(US Soccer Legend) eating the food.

    Metal found in Cali burrito

    I have never experienced this! I ordered the Cali burrito as well as 2 other burritos for my kids. I took several bites and felt something hard, fortunately I stopped chewing and pulled out about a three inch long wire which was pretty thick. Needless to say I was shocked and relieved I didn't swallow it or that my kids didn't get it. I threw all the burritos out and called the restaurant immediately to let them know. They blew me off and hung up. I really just wanted to warn them that if this was swallowed it could get lodged in the throat or perforate the intestines. Please be weary of Agave Birrieria they seem pretty careless.

    Quesabirria
    Joriene M.

    Food (5/5 stars): I was so excited to try Agave Birrieria in Encinitas because I love birria. Their Quesabirria Tacos were a hit for me! The meat was so tender, flavorful, and juicy--each bite oozed out with the juices. And dunking the tacos into their consomé...chef's kiss! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: a tad pricey but worth * Wait Time: minimal on a Friday evening * Service: good * Parking: there's a small parking lot * Ambiance: it's a small, takeout spot with no seating

    Al Pastor Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Birria Taco combination and chips with salsa.

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    This is an awesome place! The food and staff are great. Glad I found this hidden gem :)

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    The best in town!! I love this place. Everything I've had is delicious. 10/10 recommend

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    4 years ago

    I stand by my first review about the chicken burrito but I've been back now many times because their fish tacos are the best.

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    3 years ago

    Great Mexican food ( takeout ). Next to gas station very clean Highly recommend it !

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    3 years ago

    Very tasty Birrieria with consommé and pastor burritos and tacos!!! Best for take out, no place to sit.

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    Tacos are all good but very expensive, I don't think I have ever paid such high prices for tacos.

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    3 years ago

    Best birrieria burrito I've ever had! So authentic and flavorful. The place is quick and very clean.

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    3 years ago

    Super bomb birria queso tacos. Carne is good too. I go here any time I'm in the area.

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    2 years ago

    Food was amazing, fresh and flavorful. Order the Birria tacos, you will not be disappointed. Servers were welcoming and friendly.

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    Pavlos Tacos

    Pavlos Tacos

    4.4
    (130 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I rarely write reviews, but this meal was bad enough that I felt I had to share my experience…read more The Surf & Turf Burrito was confusing from the start. It contained crinkle-cut, Ore-Ida-style fries, a few decent shrimp, and dry carne asada. The pico de gallo had an overpowering flavor and a soggy texture. The burrito itself was large, and the toasted tortilla was one of the few positives. The fish tacos were equally disappointing. The tortillas were cold and rubbery, while the fish was this overly large, rectangular, store-bought frozen fillet rather than something freshly prepared. The rolled taco combo was arguably the worst item. They were extremely dry and topped with what tasted like processed, store-bought melted cheese. The avocado mash (not guac) was actually pretty good, which was one of the only highlights of the meal. The beans tasted like store bought, canned beans and the rice was okay. Most importantly for any taco shop, the red salsa was simply awful. The green salsa was decent, but the red salsa was honestly the worst I've ever tasted. The flavor reminded me of Ragu marinara sauce mixed with a dash of hot sauce...I kid you not! I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, but I hope ownership takes this feedback seriously and makes some changes. There is potential here, but the food quality and ingredient choices need significant improvement.

    Pavlos Tacos quite literally serves THE BEST FISH TACOS I have EVER had in my ENTIRE life... and…read morehaving been a pescetarian for 14 years, I have had a LOT of fish tacos -- believe me. You HAVE to stop by and try their fish tacos for $3/taco on Tuesdays! Somehow they are SO fresh, even though they are battered. A battered fish taco that somehow is insanely delicious AND also tastes kinda healthy?? And they were sizable too -- I only needed 2 fish tacos to get full. I didn't know that existed, but now that I do, this will certainly be one of my go-to spots! My boyfriend also said their surf & turf burrito was the best he's ever had... and if all that isn't enough, to top it all off, the customer service + atmosphere is 5 stars as well! Pavlos himself is the SWEETEST man -- so down-to-earth, genuine, and super duper cool... and when we walked in, my first thought (spoken aloud) was, "Wow, this place is so CLEAN!" I can now absolutely see why this is a neighborhood favorite. Go to Pavlos Tacos today. You won't regret it! Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Cost: 9.5/10

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    Encinitas Fish Shop

    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Delicious food and friendly staff! We had a larger group with us, so we placed a very large order…read more Tacos, sandwiches, ceviche, and so much more. We tried different marinades and various fish, but my hands-down favorites were the lobster tacos (lemon butter) and the red snapper (fish shop) tacos. We also ordered large sides. They do NOT skimp out on these. Massive onions rings and a large pile of fries. All were delicious! The kids liked their grilled cheese sandwiches. "Best grilled cheese besides the ones we make at home." Only downside on the food was the clam chowder. Good flavor but hardly any clams (if any). I wouldn't get that again, but everything else was phenomenal. I almost rated this down to a 4 because of this (and a small order mishap), but honestly, this place is worth a solid 5 based on the overall food, vibes, and staff. This place's vibes are super chill. You can either sit inside or out. Very clean all around! Well-maintained restrooms and tables too. Solid drink options - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic as well! Would definitely go back!

    I've been going to the pb location for years so was excited to try out Encinitas fish shop while in…read morethe area. I might like this location even more than pb. The restaurant is very clean and they gave us real plates! I got lucky on timing because there was no wait to order when I got there. There was a line out the door when we were finished though. This place is very family friendly with lots of kids and dogs. There was easy street parking so we didn't have trouble finding a spot. I love the fish plate with fish shop seasoning. I even own a bottle of their seasoning to use at home it's so good! I always get the vegetables as my side and this location had zucchini instead of cauliflower in the mix, which I prefer! Can't wait to go again.

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    Serranos Mexican Food

    Serranos Mexican Food

    4.2
    (212 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    $7 for a Breakfast Burrito in Southern California is unheard of. Its also a daily feature which on…read morea Sunday morning was completely unexpected. The chorizo was ok but the fresh salsa bar was the star of the show. Friend had the bacon breakfast burrito and it did taste better, will likely order it next visit. They also offer bottles of beers and micheladas. Clean, friendly atmosphere right off the freeway. I will definitely return

    Tl;dr don't stop at this place, keep driving…read more We stopped in for dinner on our way back to OC. The service was friendly, but very slow. The cashier was really nice, but she seemed more concerned with chatting with customers than working quickly (maybe she felt like she had to talk to these people, as they seemed like regulars). We waited patiently, but some customers were getting really upset at the long wait times and making a scene, so that was awkward and definitely took away from the atmosphere. The food was very mediocre, especially given the high prices. The guacamole was outright gross and we only ate about half of it, which is unusual for us as a guac-loving family. It tasted like poor quality avocados were used; it had that weird rotten fruit taste that low quality avocado variants often have. The beef taco was good with a nice portion. The fish tacos had a nice flavor, but there was barely any fish in them and one of my tacos had a bone that hurt my tooth. The potato taco was flavorless and definitely the worst of the tacos. My husband said his California burrito was 4/5 and my kids seemed to like their kids meals (though I ordered the quesadilla only for each of them and was given the more expensive plate with rice and beans, which they don't like, so I was charged for food I didn't order and didn't want...).

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    Menu board as of 7-8-24
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    Unfortunate cross section of Cali burrito with mostly undercooked fries
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