The food was amazing, service was very good. Great ambience and quick service. Good location. Margarita was good.

Upscale Flavor in Downtown Lewes, but Something Was Missing While on a business trip to Lewes, Delaware, I was in the mood for Mexican and Agave came highly recommended, so I decided to give it a try. What I really enjoyed right away was the location. This isn't along the main roadway or highway area that most people associate with Lewes, the more business-heavy stretch with fast food and chain spots. This is tucked into the charming downtown area near the canal, surrounded by neat little houses and a truly quaint, cool atmosphere. It's a great setting for an evening out. Agave is definitely more of an upscale Mexican restaurant, and the interior reflects that. Stylish, clean, and thoughtfully designed. I took a few photos because the ambiance adds to the experience. One thing that surprised me was that they don't bring out complimentary chips and salsa. At most Mexican restaurants, that's just part of the experience. Not a deal breaker, but it does set an expectation when you sit down. I started with the empanadas. They looked different from what I'm used to, but they were very tasty and full of flavor. They came topped with a fresh chopped tomato mixture, almost like a light salsa, along with a lime. After squeezing the lime over the top, the flavors really popped. Unique presentation and very flavorful. For my entrée, I ordered the veggie burrito. I asked the waitress if it came with chips on the side, and she said no, which was a little disappointing, especially considering the price point and upscale feel. When the burrito arrived, the presentation wasn't great, as you can see in the photo, but once again, the flavor delivered. Overall, I'm a bit mixed on Agave. The portion sizes were average, nothing extraordinary, but the food itself was definitely flavorful. For me, the lack of chips and salsa and the absence of a side with the burrito made it feel like something was missing, particularly at this price level. If I could offer one suggestion, adding chips and salsa or even a small side with the burrito would elevate the experience and better match the upscale positioning. Flavor-wise, they're doing a lot right. For now, though, I probably wouldn't return on my next trip. read more

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Sat at the bar on an early Friday and enjoyed the house special margarita and shrimp guac. Highly recommend!! Yummy food. Great drinks. Friendly bartenders. read more

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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We've been here a number of times but we're in charming downtown Lewes for a couple hours, were hunger, and decided to have a bit. We arrived on Halloween day which was a Friday at about 1:45PM, so not too crowded. Were were promptly seated at a small table for 2 rift by the window looking out on Second Street which was delightful. I was with my Sweetie wife, however this would have been a great seat to take a date. I chose the veggie fajita and diet coke. ( I had 3 due to so much walking...free refills). There was a full bar indoors, so a bit of noise from the television broadcasting sports as well as the background chatter of dozens of patrons. My fajita came on 4 plates (veggies, rice, beans, and bread) as well as 3 small containers filled with salsa, cheese, and lettuce. It was good, I must say. We were served our meal within 12-15 minutes by Kira who was pleasant, attentive, and visually appealing. We had no room for dessert due the portion sizes being ample. I seem to recall free chips and salsa which is not the case now. Our total bill for the 2 of us came to $52. I've not yet been to their location on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach, however I prefer the intimacy and charm of this location on Second Street in charming downtown Lewes, Delaware. read more

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They served me an old taco which had a mushy shell. Place is loud. Margaritas are good. read more

Do I wish I could give more? Yes because I was really looking forward to going here. The food was just so blah as someone who has lived in locations with great Mexican food and influence. I agree with a few other mentions that the food is bland. The guacamole was pretty good but everything else was just okay. The elote was wildly disappointing.. I came for lunch with a girlfriend who is Mexican and was in town visiting for the day. Later that evening I told my husband it really wasn't worth us going back. We were thinking of going for dinner some time but that would be a waste. Service is good and it's a cute setup. It was just not the food I was expecting from reviews. Again, though, I do think the area demographics might result in skewed opinions especially if they haven't had anything to compare it to. A part of me wants to go back and order a wider range of things but I feel like we did the first time too and it just wasn't great. read more

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Don't know why we never came here before in our annual forages in Lewes but the endless juggling of food preferences and restrictions finally led us here and thank goodness. Agave is a 'refined' style of Mexican so not so spicy and actually healthier than most, they don't fry tortillas for tacos, the corn chips aren't greasy and there's no lard in sight (side beans are unmashed black beans). It's pretty big for downtown Lewes, pretty loud due to hard interior surfaces, but quite attractive inside. We were lucky to just walk in and sit on a Monday evening in August. Oh right the food. I got really good mole enchiladas with pulled chicken, wife got quite good steak tacos, daughter got a garden quesadilla smothered with fresh cooked vegetables and son got a 'spicy chicken quesadilla'. Now this one was kind of odd, the chicken had an almost Buffalo wing sauce on it which kid wasn't expecting--not bad, but not like the other dishes. But he tore it all apart and rebuilt the bites with our chips and some queso or crema and it all worked out. My Paloma and wife's house Margarita were also perfectly fine. Spicy chili powder my Paloma glass rim was a nice surprise. Good place and one of the best for vegetarian and gluten/dairy free folks in Lewes. read more

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Last night we ventured into Agave Mexican Restaurant sat at the bar. Was busy but great vibe. The bar tender Kengy (sp) one of the best I've met in a long time. Tons of energy and makes each drink like he is making it for himself. Tons of professionalism and great host! Felt like I was sitting in my own kitchen with friends. Margarita was excellent and the expresso martini best I've ever had. Real ingredients with French pressed coffee. So with this being my first experience def 5* service all the way. This place this week, makes my A list . Seats are a premium but def worth the wait ! read more

The service was fine, but a change in the menu led to my being disappointed with the overall visit. I went to the restaurant specifically to have pupusas and black beans. Pupusa's are no longer available as a appetizer, which I had had in the past as a main course with the beans. The alternative that I ordered was fairly bland, so I don't expect I will return. read more

Great service and the food is always on point. Try the guacamole sampler and street corn

Food was a 10/10. Everything came quick and tasted delicious. The drinks were perfectly mixed and refreshing. The service was very nice and helpful. They came quick and made sure everything was just how we needed. I loved the Mexican atmosphere of the restaurant and how open it felt. Definitely will stop again when I'm in the area. read more

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Super fun atmosphere!! The bar tenders were very talented and genuinely fun to be around. The martinis and margaritas were amazing! Try the espresso martini, and any margaritas and your set! The people sitting at the bar all seemed to be regulars, and very friendly! We were practically exchanging phone numbers by the end of the night (we were from out of state, no point). It's a shame it's a 3 hour drive from my house, or my wife and I would be regulars too read more

First off service was great! Nice atmosphere and comfortable seating . Food was uninspired and bland. I ordered the Mexican chopped salad , it was huge lots of avocado, crispy lettuce underneath was all beans and corn. and I was barely started when the main came a chicken burrito , mostly beans and rice, what chicken appeared was tasty but not much of it and the wrap was thick and doughy. The spouse had the chicken tortilla soup she stated it was good, just good. The chicken quesadilla was acceptable a small portion went in a box along with the salad, she had the lettuce portion of it and chucked the beans and corn $57.00 plus tip, not worth a revisit. read more

We went to Agave for lunch based on a recommendation and the Yelp Reviews. The restaurant inside is modern and hip with a bar in the center. The service was also fantastic. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. However, we were not overly impressed by the food. It was just a-ok and we were expecting more based on the reviews and personal recommendation. We ordered the Surf and Turf Burrito, the Veggie Burrito and the Farmers Market Quesadilla. There was very little surf or turf inside the Burrito and the Veggie Burrito seemed to be loaded with Rice and Beans. The Farmers Market Quesadilla was the oddest assembly of a Quesadilla I have ever encountered. The veggies (primarily corn) were thrown on top of the flour tortilla. The description said the veggies were between two flour tortillas. read more

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Overpriced tourist trap. In an area that has an abundance of really good Mexican restaurants, this place is not one. I had the steak burrito and it was pretty bad. Bland...definitely more rice than anything else. Honestly, I had better at Moe's and Chipotle. Chicken quesadilla was expensive and super skimpy. Plus you have to pay 8.75 for chips and salsa. Anyplace else it is free. Atmosphere is loud, service is ok. Save your money. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food try Las Mayas off of John J Williams highway. read more

The restaurant is very cute inside but super noisy! The margaritas were huge and fantastic. I wish they gave you chips for free. The chips and guac we got were super small and only enough for like 2 people but expensice. Our server was really nice and food came out fast. I got the fish tacos which were really good and the fish wasn't too fishy, the puffy shell was nice, and it was really flavorful! read more

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Agave is great! Nice service, cool atmosphere. Highly recommend the steak tacos. Nachos are huge but don't come with a lot of toppings read more

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Nachos, steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Had lunch at the Lewes Agave today with friends from out of town they were passing through from NJ to NOVA and had a limited amount of of time before they had to get back on the road to get back before dark. We all had cocktails and each ordered an entry plus guacamole for the table. Service was good, food was delicious and portions were ample! So much so I could only eat 1/2 of my Cali burrito & requested a to go container, we split the bill and ran down the street to pick up some Italian cookies. I realized I'd left my 1/2 of burrito on the table and I ran back to collect it. The busser told me it was at the front counter And by the time I walked up to the front counter apparently it had been disposed of. I asked for a gift card for an app for the next time I came and they refused but did offer to make me another. not a bad offer but I couldn't wait 20 minutes for another as the other persons in my party needed to hit the road. I felt it would be faster to get a gift card than wait for another. They refused. I was frustrated first with myself for leaving it but also for the refusal of a future option due to time constraints. ( I hate wasting food sad it got trashed) If time hadn't been an issue I would have been happy to wait. read more

Service was a bit slow but we were there to be together! Moody vibes. Drinks were good and worth the price, quesadillas was odd with the whatever cheese they used. read more

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It has taken a Down turn. It's pricy for the amount of food you get. The servers are ok. But the vive is gone. I wonderful if they are riding the wave of their fame. The one in Lewis is better. Smaller is always better. Most of the time. read more

One doesn't usually think of Mexican food in a sleepy beach town like Lewes, but when a place like Agave is around, you should. My wife and I went there for dinner one night and it is lovely. To start with the place is rural done with dark beams and walls that look adobe but it was done in subdued colors rather than the usual garish colors you often get a Mexican themed places. The result is it looks 'authentic' or at least lets you know you're in a style of restaurant but it is still relaxing. I had a beef and cheese dish but was a little alarmed when they didn't ask how I wanted it cooked. I didn't need worry. The cooks in the back know their business. It was flavorful tasty, tender, across the boards wonderful. Portions are fair and leave you wanting just a little bit more, which is of course perfect. Better that than over stuffed. One word of warning, the drinks are strong. I had one of their large specials and seriously. ONE of those was more than enough. I made it back to the hotel after a wonderful experience but it was a near run thing. Lewes is full of wonderful places to go but when you've had enough fish, this is the place to head to. read more

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Came on an off season lunch on a Saturday. Not too busy and was sat right away. The decorations and ambience were tasteful and bathroom was clean. We ordered the small chips and queso for the appetizer. The queso was tasty but missing something. Highly recommend asking for fresh chopped jalapeños- though to forewarn you they up charge the jalapeños for $1.25 which was not expected. Ordered a chicken tortilla soup as a meal and the farmers market quesadilla. The soup was good and filling but I've had better in other locations; the portion was a bit small for the price but came with a side of extra tortilla chips. Quesadilla was good with queso in it - highly recommend. The veggies were placed right on top of the quesadilla which made it soggy but the portion size was worth it. Ordered the elderflower drink recommended by our waitress. Was a bit sweet. Also ordered a large house margarita which was okay. Overall experience was okay. Nothing special but looks like the only Mexican food in the area. Don't expect anything spectacular but still decent! I'd come again and try other food. read more

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Always make it a point to dine here when we visit the area every summer. The menu options, quality & flavor seem to have declined over the years. They used to offer a stacked enchilada that was divine. Now it's standard American Mexican options (burritos, tacos, quesadillas, etc). Recommendation: Stop in for drinks & goat cheese guac...skip the entrees. read more

I love breakfast burritos. I just did a quick Yelp search within my reviews and saw I've ordered  two in Connecticut, one in Ohio, one in Texas, one in Nevada, one in California, one in Arizona, and most recently one in Delaware. The Delaware Breakfast Burrito at Agave was THE ONLY ONE that charged a fee for a side of salsa to accompany the burrito. We had to pony up $2.50 for a quarter cup ramekin of their salsa. Anyway, our lunch at Agave was very good. We had a dining room seat near the bar and enjoyed watching the bartenders whip up drink after drink for the crowded bar and dining room. I marveled at one bartender who held three or four bottles in one hand as she simultaneously poured their contents into a pitcher or some sort of a vessel.  That was pretty cool. We ordered with sharing in mind, so we split that Breakfast Burrito with egg, bacon, and avocado in a flour tortilla ($14.50),  and a Mango & Avocado Salad ($15.95) with bib lettuce, bacon, queso fresco, pine nuts and a creamy pine nut dressing. The food was excellent and I enjoyed both dishes. The standout items included perfect creamy avocado and some unexpectedly fantastic bacon slices - thick and meaty and excellent. Oh, and by the way, that $2.50 order of salsa was very good !! read more

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If you're looking for a bar that happens to serve food to sober you up, this is it. The food is fine. Nothing special. Service was ok. Ambiance was good. Relaxed. Our problem was we are not big drinkers and went for dinner. So if you like the reverse, great place. read more

Second time at Agave in Lewes, and second time we had a great experience. Staff/service was great, food was delicious, atmosphere was fun. We had a party of six so we tried the chips, salsa, guacamole, street corn, empanadas, rice, beans, steak tacos, steak quesadillas, and of course margaritas. All was delicious. The favorite was the steak quesadilla. Great time! Highly recommend. read more

This is a hopping place. We had several people recommend this place and it didn't disappoint. Agave is definitely proud of themselves- prices reflect that. Confession: I do get annoyed when charged for chips and salsa. I loved their red salsa. Their margaritas are definitely strong. I got the pomegranate which IMO was much better than the original one margarita. We sat at bar and chatted with some friendly locals while waiting for the table. I got the chicken enchiladas and my husband got the steak and shrimp burrito but asked for it to be served in a bowl instead of the burrito. Portions were healthy and my enchiladas were stuffed full of chicken. Friendly staff. read more

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Still 5 stars after all these years. The restaurant is a bit bigger but the line is still out the door as people anxiously wait for noon - and it's well worth the wait! The margaritas are still made with fresh juice (no mix here) and are insanely good. We had the pomegranate margaritas, chips and salsa, the gringo, fish tacos and a breakfast burrito. Everything was delicious and fresh. read more

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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Party of six Sunday night our first time at this location we had a reservation but arrived early and they were able to seat us within 10m they have great Sunday specials our server Kira was great we highly recommend this restaurant read more

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Sunday sampler - Mexican Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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We have gone here every year we visit Lewes area- it's a consistent favorite. We like sitting at the bar best because we enjoy watching the bartenders mix all their drinks. They are very busy and very hard workers. It's also nice to chit chat with them between their busy times. One of my go-to menu items is the fish tacos. They come with a puff style taco that's fried so it's hard. However it makes a huge mess. I took advice from a regular who suggested to order with soft tacos (they offer flour and corn). This helped, but still kinda messy to eat. So if you don't mind a mess, the fish tacos are tasty! My husband ordered the burrito and enjoyed it as well. Their guacamole is also out of this world- they offer many unique takes on guac and offer flights of that and their salsas. They have a very short happy hour from 2-4 on Mon-Fri but if you can make it the $8 margs are totally worth it. Best we have had and they are not small. They also offer a house made spice blend similar to tajin for the rim which I highly recommend. read more

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Mmmm, it's a tasty Mexican restaurant with great drinks. We ordered the Steak Blue Cheese and onion quesadillas, and the beef was so tender and nicely marinated. The serving of Chicken Enchiladas with traditional red sauce was delicious their portions are enough to feed two people. I had a hard time picking a dessert. There were so many, but finally, we ordered a Vanilla Coconut Lime Cake with lime curd filling and coconut cream icing. Deliciousness overload. The cake was extremely moist and not too sweet but sweet enough. The filling was what my significant went after and really enjoyed. Overall, we really enjoyed the restaurant and quintessential New England downtown of Lewes enough, so we signed on to stay a few more nights. read more

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Been going to Agave in Lewes since it opened. Loved their Margaritas, the best around! Food was always delicious. However....they have changed the ingredients in their classic Margaritas with lesser quality and are not as good. This past Friday night we were seated at a table past the bar and acoustics were so bad we could not hear each other speak. Agave is still a popular restaurant but does not have the quaint atmosphere that first made it popular. read more

I almost had given up on Mexican food because it seemed like no matter what I ordered it pretty much tasted the same. Not here! There were 4 of us and everyone really enjoyed everything about the place. The 2 different Daiquiris were beautiful to look at, very large and also delicious. The Mojito was also very good and it's nearly impossible to mess up a Modelo Especial beer. The Chips and Salsa ... Uno, Dos, Tres, gave us a selection of Red, Verde and Pico de Gallo which gave you a nice choice of heat level. For me "the winner" of the meal were the Bleu Cheese and Steak Quesadillas which were tender, thin slices of Filet mignon, Bleu cheese, shredded Mexican cheese, and caramelized onions between flour tortillas. I am now a believer in Quesadillas again! The large Fish Tacos were 2 puffy tacos stuffed with fresh grilled Mahi-Mahi, jicama slaw, pico de gallo and Mexican lime crema - delicious. The Garlic Pepper Shrimp brought about 12 (?) fairly large skewered shrimp to the table over Mexican rice, served with a lime mango salsa. Very very good. So for the above, with 4 drinks, before tip, the bill came to around $68 per couple - not inexpensive but well worth it. read more

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Enjoyed thei large pomegranate margarita. It was a little sweet and strong. We had the regular guacamole and chips. The chips tasted like someone dumped salt on them (I like salt, however it was too much). The mango and avocado salad was very good My boyfriend ordered the surf and turf burrito which was good I liked he spicy shrimp inside I ordered the chicken mole enchilada which came out room temperature. I asked the waitress to have it warmed up, it came out steaming hot and with more mole sauce. It was excellent! read more

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Chicken mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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Food was delicious. I highly recommend the street corn and the guacamole. The guacamole tasted extremely fresh. My husband and I got the fajitas for two. This was the perfect amount of food for both of us. We ended up with leftovers and they were just as good. I just wish the restaurant accepted reservations. The wait was long even for the off season. read more

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Street corn - Mexican Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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Excellent margaritas, loved the Ancho Chile margaritas. Great guacamole and chips. Fish taco was very good but hard to eat. Service was slow, we ordered a second beer and it took 25 min. Finally the bus boy got it for us! read more

I've enjoyed their food and especially their mango avocado salad. However, I noticed changes over the past year. The salad got skimpier. I went there today and the salad was down to two leaves of butter lettuce. There was more bacon in the salad than lettuce which makes no sense. I commented to the bar tender and he even noted how the bowl was not full and offered more lettuce. However, I'm not going to a restaurant to prepare my own salad. So I paid the bill and kindly left not likely to return. read more

Truly amazing food and good service but it is ALWAYS crowded in season. Try to go at lunch if you must visit during the summer. we try to come in the off season. Delicious (and pricey) cocktails, fresh elote. delicious vegetarian burritos and salads. We love it. read more

Checking out the new hotspot in town supposed to be very good Mexican and margaritas like huge will definitely keep you informed The wings are so good they are agave wings the chili is cooked perfectly with a little bit of spice the margarita is outstanding I love Bonita It's got a perfect spice to it and it's not too sweet just the way I love it we will be back Natalie was so sweet and A very good waitress nice service as well read more

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Lewes has the best ambiance and best service and the food is delicious! Best drinks alll natural ingredients and sweet staff