Keep those delicious chips and spicy salsas coming! I ordered their Chicken Mole which was a large portion of chicken smother in a dark, a little runny, subtle chocolate sauce. It tasted create with a smoky taste and worked well with the fresh corn tortillas, refried beans, and Spanish rice. It was nice eating outdoors in their back patio. It's a little pricey here as I'm more of a taqueria person. read more

Good Mexican restaurant in Downtown Mountain View. Nice selection of beer, wine and margaritas. The tacos were tasty and all of the food was well made and good sized portions. The guacamole was delicious, I recommend this. The salsas they serve are tasty with a good amount of heat and spice. Overall this place is decent and a good place to hang out and have snacks, food and watch sports. read more

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Free chips and salsa and refillable sodas are a big plus for us! The Chips are tasty; the green salsa is more mild than the red, which had the perfect amount of spice. The ceviche is fish, not shrimp which is great for those who have shellfish allergies. Portions are generous. read more

Not even close to Mexican food! I would rather eat at Taco Bell. The vibe should have been a warning, but we were hungry. After ordering a carne asada burrito I expected to grab my burrito and eat it, but that didn't happen. The server put down a hot plate with rice, watery beans, and what looked to be a wet burrito with pasta sauce over it. Again, I was hungry and decided to eat it using my fork. It was not a burrito! Just an attempt at bad fajitas, wrapped in a tortilla and covered with tasteless red sauce. The server was nice, chips and salsa good, but this place is definitely on my do not visit again list. read more

Very good food with excellent staff! Come here often with my boyfriend and always get the enchiladas Suizas 1 pork and 1 chicken -- really want to try their chicken soup! Place is really yummy and here for a paint night tonight which should be fun! Try their house margarita agave on the rocks Enjoy! read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Large bar and TVs! - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

This is a quaint little Mexican bistro in downtown Mountain View. I have eaten here a few times now and enjoyed everything I have tried. The tortilla soup is packed with flavor and the carnitas plate is to die for! They have a big selection of tequila & mezcal cocktails on the menu. The service is ok but the food is delicious so I do recommend stopping here for a meal if you are in the area! read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Chicken tortilla soup and carnitas plate - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

I was in town for the first time in several years (grew up nearby and moved post-college) and thought I'd try Agave again. I remember it being pretty lively with good margaritas so I figured it would be a nice spot to bring a friend. The waiter recommended the fajitas so we ordered a plate. When it came out, the first warning sign was that the plate was not sizzling. I took one look and couldn't help but chuckle. There were so many al dente carrots and broccoli that it looked like stir fry!! The flavor was lacking and I couldn't get over the fact that it was essentially a warmed up assortment of mixed veggies. We also ordered a steak burrito which was pretty standard. It was open on both ends, so it would need to be eaten with a fork and knife, but I didn't mind. Overall I can't believe they charged us $19 for lukewarm fajitas with undercooked carrots and broccoli. Luckily we had lots of laughs, but on the real I won't be coming back. read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

We highly recommend the caldo de pollo soup for a cold, rainy day or when you have the sniffles. It's warm, delicious and mild! Price-wise we paid about the same as all the other restaurants in downtown MV. read more

Well I won't be eating here again! Because I'm moving. And that makes me so sad. These guys are great! We have brought many people here and it is universally loved. Even a native to AZ was amazed. High praise indeed. I get the Camarones Ardiente everytime. Big shrimp in a creamy spinach sauce. I don't like rice and beans so they just give me extra cooked cabbage. They remember my order everytime. Others have enjoyed the mole and the enjococado is spectacular. I tried it at another restaurant after being introduced to it here. Not nearly as good. The back patio is so nice in good weather. When my husband got too sick to travel we went there instead. It was our little remembrance of Mexico. The staff is great. I like to drink a ton of ice tea and they were able to keep up with me. Even when they were busy as they often are. They remember faces and that can't be easy with so much clientele Even if you are a gringa like me, they will be patient and tell you about the dishes. GO! And make it your favorite spot asap read more

We were a large group and so ordered most of the things from the menu and found it it to be good. The Margaritas liters were good and strong They do have a good Tequila selection and provided us with shots and additional glasses as some wanted to share the Shots The Place has great ambience The place is a little pricey and so the rating but the service was good read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

The best hilen soup in town! I also love their mole.They are always nice and the service is good either at the restaurant or for pick up.

Excellent venue, food and beverage. Great portions and wonderful margaritas!! Busy, so service could have been faster.

Had dinner her. We ordered the vegetarian enchiladas and vegetarian burrito. The food taste was ok. The quantity was good. Service was nice and friendly staff. The chelada drink was very good read more

I think this place is related to Taqueria del Mar? It looks like it has the same interior decor with chairs, etc. Long story short, great happy hour and chips/salsa. Appetizers and entrees were both delicious. I recommend the Chile Relleno and house margarita. I needed to ask for hot sauce on the side for it to gain some additional flavor, but otherwise it met my expectations. read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

Love the traditional Enchiladas, 100 year old recipe is well worth it. I also really like the green sauce on the enchilada, buy didn't get that this time. Loved the fondue and shrimp camarones. Ambiance is fabulous, and they have a nice outdoor space. read more

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A tale of two servers ... Stopped here for a bite to eat. The server who set us up had a shaved head and acted like a bouncer instead of a server. He was irritated at serving us and was in a foul mood. Dropping off water, etc to use with a I don't give a eff" attitude, with no eye contact. Really made me feel uncomfortable. The second server, older gentleman was very nice and accommodating with good service. But I won't be back because of the uncomfortable experience\attitude of the server with a shaved head. read more

Great place to meet up and get together with friends. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Only went there for beer and chips but will definitely return because the food looked great. read more

Awful service. Awful food. Super dry Chili Colorado. Did I mention awful service? Awful.

I went there last night before the Janet Jackson concert. The service was slow even though the servers were standing around by the bar. My husband and I had the beef and chicken fajitas and it tasted like stir fry. Fajitas are an easy Mexican staple and yet they managed to make them taste terrible. It tasted like there was soy sauce on it. Along with the chicken and beef there was broccoli and mushrooms?? read more

I had a fantastic experience here!! Came with a group of four on a Saturday night, and waited at the bar for about 10 minutes. They brought chips and salsa to the bar for us as soon as we sat down. The margaritas are delicious - get a pitcher or try the different flavors individually! The mango was my favorite. Sweet and very easy to drink. The chips flow like water here, but try not to fill up! The food is decently portioned and delicious. The nachos are giant and come with a hefty scoop of guac. The enjococado burrito came with the most amazing and unique sauce - I highly recommend trying it! A great place for drinks, dinner, and anything in between. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Guava jalapeno margarita, excellent. Don Elias extra anejo tequila. Good drinks. The chips and dip also are excellent.

A friend brought us to dinner here, said he was taking us to the best Mexican restaurant we'd ever been too, he was right! The margaritas were refreshing and zingy, the mole enchilada was heavenly, all of their salsas were exactly right with heat and flavor. Maybe the best part is the atmosphere, so welcoming it feels like you are walking into a place you have been to a hundred times before. We drove 20 miles to get there and will do it again for sure! read more

Cute patio for dining with your dog! REALLY wish they had more vegetarian / vegan options tho aside from bean and cheese and more cheese. Sautéed tofu or "soyrizo" would be a super great addition! Aside from that, the server was nice, my bean and cheese burrito was pretty good, not amazing. Chips and salsa were really yummy. read more

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Nice gem in downtown mountain view Having walked past this place for years, I didn't know how nice it was inside until I finally visited it the other day. At first it looked completely empty, but it turns out the place actually has 2 halves! The other half was full of people, with large screen TVs broadcasting motorcycle races and sports games. Good news: they have happy hours from 11:30am to 2pm. Woooot? $3 for beer and $5 for some awesome gourmet meatballs, and $5 for a large plate of tacos? Heck ya! The meatballs were also amazing. There was so much tomato sauce in that pan I almost wanted to lick the bowl. A day after I visited, I realized I forget and left my credit card there--to my delight, they actually kept it, and found it when I asked them over the phone. Talk about awesome service! Definitely worth stopping by. It's one of the better restaurants in the area. read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

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The carne asada fajitas came out sizzling, but my steak burrito was stone cold. Probably sat for quite some time. Unfortunately, despite the appetizing smell of the fajitas plate, the beef was so dried out it tasted more like liver than skirt steak. Well, the burrito might have been cold and the carne asada might have been dried out, but at least everything (including the rice and beans) tasted super salty... The wait staff and atmosphere are pleasant enough and the margarita tasted good. We sat out back and although the heater wasn't working, they have a nice mix of tables for two as well as a couple of larger crowds in a nice setting. Agave is on Castro Street, so the nice atmosphere and tasty margarita come at a pretty steep price. Check your bill, however. I was charged for two margaritas. They reversed the charges and then charged me again for the updated bill. I haven't had a Mexican meal this bad in a long time. read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Agave Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

Wow the reviews are all over for this place. Went the first Sunday afternoon they were open and it was just me. But I guess Im a popular person because people started streaming in after :) This space has been many things over the years, a bar & grill, several Thai places it seems...now the family that owns La Fiesta, Fiesta Del Mar (1&2), Vive Sol and countless other Mexican sit down staples have taken over. However this is less basic and more high concept in execution, though they're producing some fairly authentically traditional recipes.from Guadalajara, Yucatan, Verazruz and Mexico City. Even a nod to the Caesar salad invented by Caesar Cardini in Baja. QUESO FUNDIDO - chorizo, bechamel, vegetables, handmade tortillas TOSTADAS DE MANITAS - corn tortilla, pigs feet, guajillo sauce ESCABECHE - pickled potatoes, red onions, cauliflower Everything was tasty. Had to make it quick as I was catching a train to SF so Im sad I didnt have the time or stomach to try many of the things that I'd wanted to like the Cochinita Pibil, the Tlatonile, and Huitzilopochtli enchilada (named after the war&sun god). Service is a little nervous and they may check on you a bit to often but I think they can ease off after being open for a month or so. The space has several TVs so you can also drink and watch sports, as I did get to catch up on some Olympic events. Definitely looking to try a lot of dishes here as it's a true spread of Mexican cuisine over all the districts. read more

Awesome food some of the best food ever come here and eat in mountain view still although the steak is dry its still 5 stars read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Drunken Fajitas Borrachas - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Was craving Mexican food ,decided to give this place a try happy that I did. Good food and great margaritas..... read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Mango margarita and enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

We ordered fajitas and they where okay. I love tortilla soup so I thought I would give it a try... it was not good at all. It was very thick it didn't feel like a soup and tasted like pure guajillo sauce with no flavor. #overpricedmexicanfood read more

This is a great Mexican restaurant with authentic almost home cook feel. Been there a few time and posted before. But we are making effort to post during COVID as the world has changed. Good outdoor seating which is all that is available at this time , fast service , clean and very attentive service. I tried the fried fish tacos and they were excellent. Only issue is I did order no beans and the order was not right , being in a hurry just went with it. So make sure if you ask for a substitute you get it. Have fun and for sure give this place a try. Stay safe all read more

So happy to know you can now order takeout!!! Enchiladas and camarones al mojo de ajo, delicious as always. Saludos, amigos!!! read more

Came here to meet up with a group of friends and while I was waiting, I ate half the chips and salsa that they brought out as the salsas here are really good and it was hard to resist. When the rest of the group arrived, we ordered a pitcher of margaritas to share which was enough for our group of 4 to all get a slight buzz going on. For dinner, we weren't overly hungry as we had also ordered a bunch of chips and guac right before, so I split the carne asada salad with another person. I was sorely disappointed with the salad - the meat was slightly burnt and tough to chew and the rest of the salad was just bland. I also had stomach issues the next morning which made me wonder if it was from the food I had the night prior. In addition, the service here was really slow. I think our server was also the bartender for the night, so if someone had called out sick, then I totally sympathize with the situation but not once did our server apologize for delays or explain the situation, and we had to constantly ask other servers or busboys walking by if they could grab our server for us. Overall - with the plethora of other restaurants in this vicinity, I don't see myself coming back to Agave anytime soon. read more

Enchiladas Enchiladas Enchiladas! Mole, Suizas, traditional and more! I am a big Mexican food gal- love restaurants where the food is authentic, tasty, and serves you some pitchers of margaritas while you are at it! By far, this is the best spot for enchiladas. You will not be disappointed. Service even accommodates my crazy large group after a Mountain View festival prior (beer fest, art and wine, etc.). I've even come here for a bday dinner and date night. You get what you are paying for and restaurant is delicious . read more

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Was a top choice for Mexican food in downtown Mountain View, but post pandemic food quality has dropped. My last meal there, a chicken mole burrito, had chicken that seemed like it was dropped and put back in the burrito. Lots of potential, but they need to get themselves together again. read more

I'm a huge fan of Mexican food but unfortunately this place didn't click for me. Located on Castro street, this place has good service and plenty of seating for small and large groups with a full sized bar. There are multiple parking lots across the street for anyone driving to this place. My only bone of contention was the food. Being a vegetarian, I rely heavily on Mexican places given the wide range of options present on the menu. Out here, I had the veggie burrito in a bowl and couldn't manage more than a few bites primarily due to the amount of broth present in the bowl. Furthermore, the chips and salsa provided seemed off color as well [greasy, not tasting fresh , etc .. etc.] I personally don't believe in rating businesses for their food just based on a single meal especially when their servers are kind and patient. I'm hoping to be here back again very soon and provide an update on my review read more

If you remember Fiesta Del Mar off Shoreline Blvd on your way to any concert at Shoreline Amphitheater, then you'll definitely know Agave. It's the same menu but an additional side menu of traditional street Mexican food. Everything about this place is amazing. Love their staff, incredible food, margaritas, and their chips and salsa. You will not be disappointed with Enjococado dinner, Tortilla soup, enchiladas, and the nachos... I salivate as I write this out and think of it all. They really add attention to every detail with their food and nothing has changed from their menu when it was Fiesta Del Mar. read more

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants on mountain view by a landslide. Trust me, do yourself a favor and avoid the other mexican restaurants in MV bc believe me, you'll be very disappointed. Agave is exceptional. You can telll they use high-quality ingredients when making their dishes. They have the best tasting salsa I've ever had. I ordered their steak and beef cubed enchiladas; both were so yummy, so were the few drinks I ordered. Everything was just great. I also always enjoy their customer service. Thanks, guys, for a nice Sunday. read more

I will give this place minus reviews if I can. We waited for our food to arrive for at least 30 minutes before we called on someone we saw and who noticed us sitting there. It was the manager I believe and when we asked the manager how long it will take for our food, he was so in hurry that we had to call him twice and then he simply said if the other party came before us then there food is being prepared right now. We waited for 10 more minutes and got up and left. When we saw the party that supposedly came before us, it was the party of at least 8 people that came after us. The waiter was so busy ONLY serving that family that he didn't even had the curiosity to come and tell us that the food was gonna be late. We were the only ones sitting at a table without food. There's no way it takes 30-40 minutes for food to get prepared. read more

Great food. Went on a Friday evening and ordered seafood soup and enchiladas Enjococado. read more

Agave Mexican Bistro - Enchiladas Enjococado - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

While in the valley for business some coworkers decided we would get some authentic Mexican. Modelo's & Tecate's were consumed in excess, so to coat our stomachs we got a variety of nachos and the enchiladas de mole. I tried to hurt myself on the mole sauce, it was awesome. I'll make the trip to Palo Alto again to hit this spot. I couldn't leave without having some of the flan, it was OK, it should've been a little colder but was flavorful. read more

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