Great lunch spot! This Agaves location has an awesome lunch menu. $10 for the quesadilla rellena is a great deal. They give you lots of food and everything is delicious. The chips and salsa are also tasty. I highly recommend this place, especially during lunch! read more

Service horrible and food just gross! We have tried twice to like this place but not again. The waiters are so rude, can't smile and don't want to help customers. read more

Agaves Cantina - Hard Cheese and fatty inedible steak/meat??? - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great food and good service. I went on a Wednesday night so it was pretty quiet. The servers were all nice and helpful, the only downside was it took a bit long for the food considering there weren't that many people but you never know, maybe they were understaffed. read more

Solid Mexican option. The drinks and food were good! We loved the fajitas. The queso seemed a bit milky and we didn't end up finishing it (this is rare for us). The drinks were flavorful but I was disappointed to see no difference besides syrup in the presentation of the speciality margs. read more

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The best pet of my visit was the chips/salsa and beer. The bar service was average at best. I had street tacos and a side of black beans. The chicken was way too salty and the beans were barely warm. When I was ready to pay my check, I had to wave at the bartender to get her from her cell phone call. read more

This location has great staff and service as well as food and drinks! It can get pretty busy, especially on concert nights, but other nights of the week there's usually seating pretty quick and the food is very affordable. I've never had a bad meal here, or a bad margarita! The food always comes out hot and fast and the servers check in and refill drinks when you need it. This will always be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Charleston. I usually get the fish tacos and love the sauce they use! read more

Great service and friendly staff. Clean and nice environment. I had the street tacos and they all were delicious! I had dinner with a friend here for the first time and will be back. Great place for authentic Mexican on Daniel Island. read more

Agaves Cantina - Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Good food, great service. My server Maria was very nice, had a great attitude, and watched my computer as I had to run back to my hotel and retrieve my wallet. I was impressed at how management and staff understood my predicament. The restaurant itself was very well lit, vibrant and alive, both indoors and outdoors. I'll definitely eat here again as I'm in town once a month. read more

Agaves has reliable Mexican food on Daniel Island. Staff is very accommodating, as well.

Great ambiance to include a gator by the pond! Frozen mango margs with tajin were delicious! Golden tacos were tasty - ask for habanero salsa to top them off! Really good refried beans! Overall, really good meal! Recommend and would go back! read more

Agaves Cantina - Friendly visitor looking for chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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11/14/24: Very disappointed in the food as items were served cold/warm and the food quality wasn't very good. Margaritas just bad, not sure how you mess this up and the service was as good as the food. read more

I just went in for the first time and ordered a skinny marg. I asked for the bill and it said two margs. $32.95 I said to the waitress that I only ordered one her response was well we put two shots of tequila in the drink and I said why didn't someone tell me that she said well that's how we make them. That is outrageous! I did not order food there because the restaurant bar smelled musty. So be aware I left there and went over to VIVA got a drink and two enchiladas for $27.80. I will never return to AGAVES CANTINA however I will go to VIVA'S. read more

I love this spot. They definitely have plates that are suited to fit the needs of Americans down south, but they have plenty of authentic plates as well. I love that I can order vegetarian and not have to settle for the boring old mushroom dishes that many other places offer when you try to eat vegetarian. Their nopales tacos are delicious -- cactus leaves! It resembles green peppers. One day they truly hooked it up for me when I asked for vegan enchiladas (I can't have dairy) and served up some spinach, bell pepper, tomato, potato, enchiladas, smothered in salsa verde. Sooo good. I typically order the jalapeno margarita when I come which I also highly recommend! read more

Full confessional - I come here often, love the food, and totally forget to take pics every time! Maybe next time . . . Happy hour specials are the norm for a mexican place but their draft selection is slightly better than most. The service is great, even when it's very busy. Seats at the bar are often harder to get than tables, but they have ample seating and rarely have a wait. Everything I've had is good. Molcajete is great to share, or even as an appetizer for a group. Love the enchiladas verde, the fajitas, quesadillas, chimichangas and the freshness of the food. Keto? No problem, lots of entrees come with two sides and one of the options is mixed vegetables. Salsa is fresh and actually has flavor. If you like it hot, ask for the homemade tomatillo hot sauce and ease into it - it's the real deal. Like grilled or fresh jalapenos on the side? They do that too! Looks like they are renovating their outdoor seating area, so I'll definitely be back when that's done to check it out. It was fine before, but I see new structures and I'm hoping for an outdoor bar. Only negative is that it's loud during peak hours. The heavy wood furniture, leatherish booths, and lack of soft goods really amps up the sound. This is great for families, fun for happy hour, or a casual night out. I would not recommend for a serious business dinner. read more

Nothing special but reasonably good. Nice place and people. Not so clean. I am a clean freak. Enjoyed it read more

This is Hands down the best food delivery I have ever gotten! Thank you I Have also dined in and the service is great, food/margaritas are amazing ! This is definitely a place worth spending your money read more

Agaves Cantina - a plate of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My fiancé got the gringo beef tacos and were also great! Chips and salsa presented almost immediately. The queso with meat hit the spot. We ordered skinny margaritas and watched them get prepared FRESH. Overall great experience and will be back. The service was quick and pleasant. Sitting at the bar is always what we do. There was TVs playing live sports and upbeat music. The typical ambiance you would expect in a joint like this. Food smacked. read more

Agaves Cantina - Tacos Alambre are fantastic. - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Our favorite restaurant. Food is delicious. Prices are reasonable. Service is great. Many locals which is a good sign. read more

Everyone here loves to make you feel at home and as if you belong. They make every meal as if they were making it for someone they have known for years read more

Casual date night with my wife. We decided on Agave because we had other plans on Daniel Island and we were in the mood for Mexican. The restaurant was almost empty. The atmosphere was more of a sports bar. The menu was large and chaotic so make sure that you study it a bit. Our waiter was really really great so that was the highlight of the evening. The food was bland. Sad to say like most local Mexican eateries. We love calamari and always try it wherever we go. Please don't order it. Worst we ever had. So when you are on the island and need a quick bite I would say go. It's not bad. And it's not good. It's just ok. Just like this review. I'm sounding like the three little bears aren't I. Take care peeps... read more

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Food was average. There is a large variety of food which is nice. Overall this place is meh. Pretty filling but food is a little bland (could use some hot sauce) read more

Agaves Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Thanks Agave's for serving up your delicious food during these coronavirus days! Looking forward to checking out your new outdoor area in the very near future! read more

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The service was very good, the salsa and chips were fresh , the seafood enchiladas are my favorite. I recommend this place.

OK. Have tried this place 3x since I live right down the street. Food & Service ok and food takes forever. At least the chips are complementary. read more

Coming from LA and being in Charleston for work was hard finding good places to eat. This place satisfied the Mexican food craving I had. The sope needed to be cooked a little more since it was a bit soft and didn't hold up well. But the flavor was good and the service was great. If you're in the area give this place a try it doesn't disappoint. read more

Agaves Cantina - House margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I'd begin by saying the food was good and that's the only reason why they're getting 2 stars. It felt like everything was completely disorganized. The servers didn't seem to have sections as our server seemed to be running around the entire restaurant but there were 3 other servers who were waiting on tables next to us and wouldn't even look at us as we tried to waive them down. This is unfortunate as it felt like all of these servers were around except ours and we were completely ignored. At one point I waived my hands around and I even yelled loudly excuse me to a waiter to get his attention. I know he heard me as other tables heard me so he totally ignored me. Our service was extremely poor. We ordered and never got our calamari appetizer which the sever didn't notice. read more

Brought family from out of town. Food and Service were outstanding. Will be back very soon.

Service here is bad and food was not good. Our waiter was super dismissive. I am not sure if this applies for every server but it is not good customer service to say to any customer rudely, "I am busy, what else do you need?" We ordered steak fajitas. The steak was cut so thinly, it looks like spaghetti noodles. The steak was extremely over cooked and burnt. They only give you two flour tortilla for the fajitas, which is not nearly enough. We asked for more tortillas and our waiter acted like this was an inconvenienced. The cheese dip was the only thing decent that we had. Overall, do not waste your time or money coming here. read more

They have some of the best food and drinks around. Clean and friendly staff. Drinks are alway potent, and the burritos are to die for.

Wow! What a great place to eat and cocktail before a DMB show!!! Alberto was professional, friendly, and fast! We moved last August from the West coast and have been very disappointed with "SC Mexican" that we have tried so far. You think being in the middle of Charleston's food Mecca, there would be more of a selection. AGAVE'S ROCKS!!! You can always tell if you're at a great spot by the salsa and tamales. No tamales here but it might not be an offering on a busy day. Their salsa is quite good with a balanced cilantro, lime, and salt finish with a bite! We had the Pick 3 and Veggie quesadilla. Both were outstanding! The ladies room was beautiful and clean as well. We sat on the patio but their was no music...maybe put on a pre-party concert to get the crowd excited? Will definitely come back for a hangover meal and for Santana! read more

Agaves Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Our takeout meal was ready when we arrived and still hot when we arrived home. Will eat there again.

The service is good (this is a typical lunch spot) and they always offer an abundance of chips and salsa. The margaritas are a little weak and I ordered the "muy rapido lunch" chalupa and got a tostada. Maybe I am misunderstood, but my coworker got the chilequiles and said it was awesome. They're well priced and typically generally quick. We will be back, it's on of our go-to's! read more

"Rare" steak and shrimp? I think not. My daughters fajita quesadilla was great. My steak and shrimp was over cooked and no seasoning. The steamed veggies literally had NO seasoning , not even salt We will try again because my daughter loved hers. Hopefully it's just because this location just opened. I love the Daniel Island location but this one is literally across the street from me. I sure hope they make this right! read more

Agaves Cantina - Overcooked "rare" steak and shrimp with a side of steamed veggies. - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Decent Mexican for the area. Nachos are great - my wife likes the tacos and I enjoy a good pollo con chorizo. Would recommend

Always Slaps. Go with the grilled options for meat. Not crazy on the shredded chicken. Pepe's Burrito is like a normal burrito not covered in sauce and is always amazing for takeout read more

Agave's has quickly become my go to spot for Mexican food; after all it is the only Mexican restaurant on Daniel Island. The food at Agave's is comparable to most decent Mexican restaurants and the prices are decent, unlike other restaurants here on the island. So far I've tried their taco salad, steak fajitas, fajita quesadillas, and of course queso dip; my favorites being the queso dip and fajita quesadilla. Agave's has the best prices on the island when it comes to drinks; they make a decent margarita and have an OK selection of beer on tap and in the bottle. It's a great place for happy hour to grab a brew with chips, salsa, and queso with a group of friends. The service here is pretty good; the bartenders and servers have always been super friendly and helpful. read more

Stopped by on a Sunday for lunch. Friendly and helpful staff. The enchiladas were good and very filling. I think they have the best tasting salsa of any other Mexican restaurant in the area. read more

Agaves Cantina - Enchiladas Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Having wanted to come here since they opened about a year ago, I was disappointed overall by our experience. For starters, the dining room of Agave's is designed in a very contemporary and interesting way (especially around the bar). I liked the feel of the place a lot. There was also some outdoor seating on the patio which was cool although we ended up sitting inside. The food, however, was a mixed bag. My dad, for instance, found his meal very bland (especially compared to a Mexican restaurant in West Ashley that is our typical go to for Mexican). The chips were ok (a little thicker than I prefer) but the salsa was extremely weak and uninteresting. I actually did like my Seafood Chimichanga (with grilled shrimp, scallops, green peppers, and onions). As sides for that, I ordered Choro Beans (awesome) and also Mexican potatoes (very bland - actually looked better on the plate than it actually was). My Horni Margarita (with Triple Sec, a splash of cranberry juice, and a few other ingredients) was really good as well. As far as our waiter goes, we haven't had someone as inattentive as him in a really long time. We eventually would get what we wanted (i.e. a refill, the check) but only after long periods of time had elapsed. He also seemed insincere and hurried. Admittedly, it didn't help that we were seated at one of the furthest tables around a corner but that shouldn't excuse the terrible service we received the entire time. All in all, I'm not sure if I'll ever go back there after tonight's disappointments. read more

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I have to admit based on reviews I almost went to Wasabi.. they were both close to each other. I'm so glad I picked Agave's. For several reasons: 1- yes, it's kind of hidden but parking is ample. 2- they have a good HH drink deal, and the Texas margarita is definitely worth the extra $2 from the $4 house HH Margarita. I got the size small for $6, comes in a pint glass, a good amount... can't imagine what size the large is!! The small was large to me ;-) 3- Friendly staff 4- lots of food choices, and they will happily substitute: like for instance a cup of soup option over buying a big bowl and subbing rice for beans etc etc. 5- chips & salsa are FREE and DELICIOUS! I will definitely be going back again~ Very soon! read more

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The food here is absolutely amazing. The closest to any of the places I've been missing from home!! Drinks are great, prices are great. Service is always fast, especially for togo. We love getting dinner from here! read more