I visited Agave with a friend for the first time yesterday. We went for an early lunch hoping that the restaurant would not be too loud given that we both have limited hearing. The staff was very helpful in allowing us to select the table most likely to be quiet. (Unfortunately a nearby table had two preschoolers who were quite loud but that could not have been predicted when we chose our seats.) The decor of the restaurant was charming and the service was perfect -- we were given enough time to peruse the menu and then the waiter came by to answer questions. Throughout the meal the waiter checked on our satisfaction with the food, but was not intrusive. And both of us were pleased with our orders. I chose an enchilada and my friend had a chile relleno. The restaurant was willing to adjust our orders to our tastes. All in all we would definitely return. read more

Decent beer tap selection. Good cocktails. Impressive vegan and vegetarian options on menu. Fun place for brunch or just a beer or cocktail after work. Excellent location for date night! read more

Visited Agave on a busy Friday evening during the holiday season for an annual meeting a friend and I have each year. She picked Agave and I hadn't visited in over 7 years, so was curious to try again. Unfortunately they were at capacity and we had a bit of a wait, but understandable if a place is in demand. Once we were seated the rest of the experience went very smooth. Our server was right there making sure we had beverages and appetizers ASAP. My Paloma was refreshing, yet potent, with just the right amount of tequila. I ordered the chicken tinga tacos, which were very tasty and definitely plenty of food on the plate to satisfy. The only downside was the waiting area was a bit small, and we were sat by the entrance and had lots of unwanted interaction with the people waiting for tables. Special shout out to Oscar, our server. read more

The tacos were sooo good, we loved them, but the service was poor. Idk if it was because of Cinco de Mayo, but we didn't have a waitress at all, and I had to get up to get some napkins because no one attended to us. Anyway, I would come back just for the tacos. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Braised Shredded Beef Brisket Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Not sure why only 3.5 stars. That said, this was our first experience at Agave. Service was prompt and helpful. I was torn between the spinach and mushroom enchiladas and the butternut squash enchiladas. The friendly server suggested one of each. They were both delicious. He checked back to see which one I liked better: tough call, but, having to choose, the butternut with ancho chile sauce earned top billing. Again, both were tasty but the mushroom and spinach with the tomatillo salsa was just a tad bit oily and the mushrooms were over cooked. My partner enjoyed the short rib tacos that had many mouthful chunks of meat. The margaritas were delicious: the Ultimate and the Tamarind were equally tasty and lasted the entire meal. Average loudness even with a table of two families with young children: under 7 years. Nice to see a quality restaurant with well-behaved families. Enjoy! read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Short rib tacos - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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The steak salad is bomb and my go to. Overall not the best Mexican food but everything is pretty good. Service is great. And the patio is really nice! read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Steak salad - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

We went for lunch. Nice cozy atmosphere. Our server was helpful and took good care of us. Food and drinks were nice too. We enjoyed our time here. Would recommend this place. read more

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Food was fresh and delicious. Service was excellent, Fernando was attentive and engaging. Our table was great.

This is the second time trying their food, first time was in person and the food/service were both phenomenal! The second time was takeout through Uber eats and it was highly disappointing as we discovered meat in our spinach mushroom burrito. As someone who avoids meat due to religious reasons, this was highly unacceptable. Thankfully Ubereats was able to refund the burrito amount but we had to throw the food away. I will definitely think twice about visiting this place as it doesn't seem like they are careful with how they handle food. Definitely warrants 1 star but the extra star is just for how tasty their food is. otherwise. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Meat found in the vegetarian burrito - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

I used to love Agave and eat there pretty often, but lately when I order take out they have gotten my order completely wrong the last 3 times and I don't mean just one thing wrong, the entire order. It's unfortunate. The girl taking my order always repeats it and so I trusted that it would be correct, even on my receipts it says the order correctly. It's super unfortunate. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Issaquah. Not only is it very delicious but they have a huge selection of gluten-free food that is NOT cross-contaminated, including their complimentary chips and salsa (which is rare). I personally love the tacos and I eat them by scooping the inside with the chips :). Soooo good!! And I usually find traditional rice and refried beans just ok, but I LOVE these!! Atmosphere-wise, I love that there is outside seating AND that there is a huge glass room where you are inside but feel like you are outside but are protected from the elements. It is always very clean, including the bathrooms The service is always really good Go! You will have a great experience! read more

First I apologize I didn't get the waiters name. I did enjoy this restaurant today. It was very masculine and kind of lounge vibez. I had the carne asada which was very flavorful. The mimosa flight was delicious. The choice of champagne was very good instead of a cheap alternative. The guava choice needs to be changed; its not as good as the other two. I didn't understand the music choice but I did enjoy the atmosphere. read more

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Tried Agave for dinner last night, primarily because they had a covered patio that was dog friendly and it was raining a bit. A "I wanna be the authentic Mexican food restaurant in Issaquah Highlands" and they might just have this down. Ample parking in the lot front door opens to, but also on the curb of the Main Street behind the restaurant (Park). Enthusiastically greeted by young lady at door who showed us to a table on the patio we had to ourselves until right as we were leaving. Nice environment. The main dining is tables and booths, tastefully done. The di rigor basket of chips and salsa arrived right away as did a glass of water and an old tequila bottle filled with cold water to help yourself at the table. I like that. Chips were fresh, red and green salsa were just kinda blah, but maybe that's what the toney whites and Asian crowd in this neighborhood enjoy. I ordered the "Ultimate" margarita courtesy of a recommendation by my server. Being ultimate carries an ultimate price! It was just ok as well, but I drank it all so a thumbs up. For my main course, I had the two brisket enchiladas. I was expecting that Smokey flavor of shredded beef brisket, but the flavor came more from the sauce on the meat as opposed to the meat itself. So just average on the enchiladas as well. They offered a grilled asparagas side option to the normal beans and rice that I appreciated. My server was very efficient and effective, checking in with me frequently. I didn't have to wait around for the check. He was right there with it at the appropriate time. Cost was $30 ish for me to include the margarita ex gratuity. It'll be $40 pp+ is your an appetizer and a more expensive entree All around pleasant. I'd give 3 stars to a meal like this, but the dog acceptance and covered patio worth a star for me!!!! read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Chips, salsa, and my ultimate margarita - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Location is easy to find in the Issaquah highlands with ample parking. We had a 45 min wait on a busy Friday evening, lot of shops around to while away time. Every table was given complimentary chips and salsas. We ordered the chicken wings and they were tangy and yumm. Tacos were soggy and a disappointment. I ordered the steak salad and the steak lacked any seasoning. The rice & beans that came as sides were flavorful. Definitely not authentic Mexican. Definitely save a trip here if you're craving some good Mexican food! read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Dinner Flat Iron Steak Salads.... Steak lacked seasoning - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Food was great and filling, with good portion sizes. There was live music and great outdoor seating ambiance. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Quesadillas, Quesatacos, Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Delicious food. Great ambiance. Excellent service. Yummy drinks! Why is there a character minimum? read more

Service: Now, this was impressive. A group of friends and I made the mistake of coming to Agave on homecoming night. So they were crowded and had tons of people there. However, my group got our food in probably twenty-ish minutes. A few orders were messed up a little, including mine, but that was fixed as soon as I pointed it out to the waitress. So, at its very least, Agave has AMAZING service, especially considering how crowded it was and how quickly my order was fixed up. The food: The food was amazing, I got a plain chicken quesadilla. As aforementioned, my order was a little messed up and I received a steak quesadilla. However, that was quickly resolved and I received the plain chicken quesadilla I had ordered. It was delicious The environment: It's darkly dim inside the building, but you can still see your way. There's outside seating as well, and that's what my group had. It started sprinkling a little and there were no umbrellas for the table lol but it was a good experience! Final notes: I would definitely recommend Agave, as their food is as amazing as their service. It was a spectacular experience overall! read more

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Came in to have some dinner alone while I kill some time before picking up my son. I've driven by multiple times and wanted to try their food. I came in around 4 pm on a Saturday and they weren't too busy. I was seated immediately. I decided on the Dinner Pomegranate Chile Relleno and a jalapeño margarita. The Dinner Pomegranate Chile Relleno came with asparagus. The asparagus was cooked to perfection in my opinion. It was crisp and juicy. Not chewy. Lightly seasoned. Very good. Only down side was there wasn't more, hehe. The Chile was filled to the brim with gooey cheese. Each cut oozed. The shrimp and scallops were plated on the sides of the chile so I could add some to a bite or eat it alone. They were also seasoned lightly and very flavorful, but you could still taste their authentic seafood flavors so it wasn't over powered. The sauce on top of the chile added a pop of flavor and sweetness to the chile. It all complements each other very very well. I was pleasantly surprised. The margarita was amazing. I ended up ordering two. Not too spicy, but there is a kick. The flavor of the cilantro and jalapeños with the drink were very refreshing. From other places I've tied this margarita here was definitely the best. They gave me chips and salsa while I waited for my order. Red sauce and green sauce. Lots of flavor and the chips were fresh and warm. Res sauce was very mild while the green sauce was on the spicier side, but not too bad. There was the perfect ratio of spice and flavor. I loved that the red sauce was a little chunky as well. As I said earlier they weren't very busy. The staff were very attentive and very kind. The lighting set the mood and I felt very relaxed. Normally eating alone makes me feel weird and I'm anxious, but I was very much at ease. Ate at my own pace and didn't feel rushed. All in all it was a great experience. I will definitely be back with my son who also enjoys good authentic Mexican food. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Dinner Pomegranate Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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I ordered the tacos el pastor. It was dry and needed more onions and cilantro. The chips tasted like cheap bagged chips. The salsas were too hot. The guacamole was meh. It tasted like they added a filler in. Not pure avocado. Overall an expensive men $90 dinner for 2. read more

Food is always amazing. Love the service and I was telling my dinner company that the ambiance is so nice at night.

Excellent food and great service! I had the salmon pomegranate salad and it was fresh and delicious! Never a bad experience at Agave!

Very pleasant atmosphere warm and inviting. Had the chili relleno and a margarita. With chips and salsa the bill was $56 so not an inexpensive endeavor. That being said the service was excellent tje food was outstanding and the margarita was top shelf. Would do again. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Regular margarita - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Food is very good and ambiance too. We had the opportunity to arrive and listen to a jazz band playing Brazilian music. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

If I could give half ratings on Yelp, I would have given it a 3.5 stars. Food was very decent. Not amazing or anything but they had so many items on the menu and the appetizers (fried peppers) and main dish (Birria tacos) I got were solid. They were solid but again, nothing mind blowing or anything. I usually never say this but I thought the Birria consomé could have been a tad bit sweeter. Service was excellent. This is the main reason I would have loved to give it half star up. I went with a big group and we all enjoyed our time here. The restaurant seated us in the covered outdoor/patio area and it was quite nice. They had heaters and auto curtains/blinds when the sun came out too bright. The place was pretty full for Friday lunch time but I didn't see anyone waiting or anything. It is not a destination spot (i.e. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here), but if you are in the area, I do recommend it. I only had beer with my meal but they had lots of signature drinks and nice tequila choices. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Beef Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

We got the happy hour nachos with steak and the chipotle chicken. The chicken was fantastic. It was grilled with onions and mushrooms. The chipotle flavor was perfect. Not too spicy. The Nachos were great. Super filling and huge serving covered with toppings. The space itself is small, but that doesn't deter from the experience. We will definitely go back. read more

Everything was fine but we wouldn't be in a hurry to return. Service was so so and so was the food.

This restaurant consistently provides good service, good quality dishes, and a nice atmosphere. The other night we had Butternut Squash Enchiladas and the fried fish tacos. I thought they had grilled fish tacos but didn't see them on the menu for some reason. My friend enjoyed the enchiladas. The fried fish tacos had a nice coleslaw but the fish was a slightly overfried and it felt as if the fish pieces were very tiny. That said it was plenty to eat. The chips always taste fresh. The tequila menu is vast as one would expect and the margaritas are very tasty. The service is always accommodating and helpful. read more

Delicious food, excellent service, and love the ambiance! Server was very attentive and professional.

Came here to meet a friend I hadn't seen in forever and was very happy with the experience. Our server was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and able to provide solid recommendations. I LOVE it when I'm torn between two things and they're able to help me make a decision- the best! We were well taken care of and everything was delicious. I had the tortilla soup and I highly recommend it! Looking forward to coming back again when I'm in the neighborhood. Thank you! read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Dinner Grilled Chicken Tortilla Soup, queso, tacos, and margaritas - yumm! - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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After a hike, my friend and I decided to head over to Agave. To my surprise, they serve brunch on the weekends! My friend recommended that we get the brisket hash with over easy eggs, and it was a good decision. The beef chunks were legit! And the hash were made of a combination of potatoes, squash (or sweet potatoes?), corn and spinach. It was so hearty, wholesome, and delicious! read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Brunch menu: Brisket hash with over easy eggs! Sooooo GOOD! - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Best tacos hands down. Also, got a strawberry mimosa. It was fresh and perfect proportions. Server was super attentive. Great quality, flavor and ambiance. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Lunch Fried Artichokes Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

An all-around pretty disappointing experience. Met up with some friends after work on a Friday evening. We had eaten here before but it had been about a year. They have indoor and patio seating. The patio is covered and they also have heat lamps, which is nice as it can get a bit chilly when the doors open in the fall. I arrived a bit after my friends and they were already provided with chips and salsa. The chips were fine, but nothing special. Our server took our drink order and it took a little while for them to arrive. I thought my margarita was pretty light on the tequila. It took our sever a while to come back and take our order at which point she admitted forgetting about us. Once we finally got our order in, it took over an hour for the food to come out. We assumed maybe she forgot to put the order in, or just forgot to grab the food when it was ready. When the food finally arrived it was fine. I ordered the carne asada which comes with rice, beans, and tortillas. The flavor was pretty good, albeit nothing memorable. More than anything, it was disappointing to never hear anything from our server. She never stopped by while we were waiting for our food to assure us it was coming. No apology when it arrived after an hour or really any sort of acknowledgment that anything had happened. Just a strange experience and can't see myself coming back. read more

I paid $70 for two soups and an order of chicken tacos. You'd think they could provide at least Salsa containers that are more than not half full. And this is not the first time I have rec'd an order this way. I'll refrain from going into details on the Soups, but the quantity of ingredients in included is sparse to say the least. Beware and check your order because this seems to be a regular practice to both charge top dollar but short change what you're given. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - To go Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Came in during happy hour on a Friday, the place was pretty empty except for the bar. We asked about happy hour - since we had our child with us, we couldn't sit in the bar and so we couldn't get happy hour pricing. A bit of a bummer, but some restaurants have that policy, oh well. From the jump it felt like the waiter really didn't want us there - the benefit being fast service to get our drinks and food (which were good! The brisket tacos were great, the margarita could've been stronger) out and then we only saw him again when he came to clear plates. Overall, the food was good but not worth the price and the experience wasn't what we were hoping for. Will probably stick with other Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

Amazing food with generous portions, the patio has a very fun atmosphere, and everyone is very nice. also free chips and salsa to start :)

The photo should speak for itself. Honestly, disgusting. We were not able to finish the food because it tasted so bad and turned our stomachs from the excessive grease. The flour tortillas were old, hard, and crumbly. Go to Masa for better Mexican food. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Chicken Dinner Agave Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Food and service were excellent!! Nice mix of traditional. Mexican and new twists on old favorites!! Very comfortable setting, modern and up tempo. definitely will return. read more

I am shocked that the reviews are so low for this restaurant. My daughter and her husband often go here for date nights and I love this place. Nice ambiance and great service.The fajitas are my favorite and I really like the steak tacos as well. Really great free chips and salsa and the margaritas are good too! read more

For one, the place is spotless down to the bathrooms. The staff is extremely nice and attentive. Been dropping in for 10+ years on the way East. Not your typical Mexican food. Nice to have other options and really good. Even the seafood salad is awesome. Hubby orders the carnita entree, lots of leftovers. read more

I love this place! Always quick service and delicious food. Their margaritas are so tasty - I love the prickly pear. I got the carne asada and it's so so tasty. It's a small restaurant but the decor is cute and it's lively but not too loud. read more

Agave Cocina & Tequila - Prickly Pear Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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