We recently came in for dinner with some friends. You can make reservations online if it is a busy night. We were seated right away and our server was very friendly and attentive the entire night. The chips and salsa were delicious. The salsa was really flavorful, and the chips were thin and not greasy or heavy. We tried some elote, which was yummy. A cheese and bean dip special they had which we really enjoyed. The enchiladas can be customized with different sauces. I enjoyed the spinach and cheese enchiladas and hubby got the veggie with jalapeno sauce. All of the food was very flavorful. Portions are good too. read more

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina - Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It was a DoorDash kinda evening. We ordered their spinach con queso, which is bomb! I wanted their Sonoran steak salad, that was awesome too, their chipotle ranch is finger lick-in! My husband loved his enchiladas, my kids were very happy with their mini corn dogs and bean and cheese burrito. My friend ordered their ultimate chimichanga, you'll have leftovers for sure, it's huge! Thank you for getting our order correct. You never know what your going to get when ordering delivery. Blue agave is really delicious! I think next time we need to come in for some happy hour!! read more

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I really believe that in life, you have to learn to pivot when things don't go your way--and this past Valentine's Day was the perfect example. My boyfriend and I were spending the day with his mom and found ourselves on very long waitlists at two brunch spots. While figuring out our next move, we wandered into Blue Agave--and I'm so glad we did! Since it was close to lunchtime and we still had plans to head out poppy hunting at Bartlett Lake, we needed something quick. I'll admit, I'm usually intimidated at Mexican restaurants because I never know what to order (Asian cuisine is usually my go-to). Thankfully, my boyfriend and his mom both love Mexican food, so I followed his mom's lead and ordered chile relleno for the first time... and WOW!! I discovered a new favorite dish! Let's talk about the food. We were served the usual chips and salsa, and honestly, that alone was delicious. The chips were perfectly crispy, and the salsa was flavorful enough that I could have happily made a meal out of it. The chile relleno, however, completely stole the show. The pork was melt-in-your-mouth tender and paired beautifully with the roasted pepper, cheese, and rice. I especially loved their rice--it was mild enough to balance the other flavors while still having its own great taste. My boyfriend ordered the fish tacos, which were rolled and very tasty as well. He used to eat here often since he works nearby and mentioned they used to offer a taco combos. Now the tacos are à la carte, which is a bit of a bummer. You can still order sides, but having a combo option would be nice. The service at Blue Agave was excellent. Our waitress was extremely attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. The restaurant was bustling with people and had a lively, energetic ambiance. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would absolutely recommend this spot. The menu looked impressive, and I'd love to come back to try their margaritas and desserts. I definitely left feeling full and satisfied!l read more

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The trifecta of lousy Mexican, watered down margaritas, salsa that resembled marinara sauce and tasteless beans. Yech read more

DAY 5 1 the manager I spoke with face to face STILL has not addressed the charge to my card for the internet order not received. Kudos to our Major Name Brand bank for reversing the charge. Great food but unfortunately financial matters-matter. read more

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My boyfriend and I recently visited Blue Agave Mexican Cantina. I was craving Mexican food and wanted to try a place we hadn't been in a while. I remembered Blue Agave. We had visited there years ago and had had a great experience then, so we decided to give it another try. They are located at Scottsdale Road and the 101, in the sprawling shopping center on the opposite side of the road from Whole Foods. We were greeted immediately by the manager and were seated in a booth. The restaurant was quite busy on a Thursday night. The waiter appeared quickly and took our drink orders (water). We took our time checking out the menu. There are some unique items on the menu. We munched in the warm, fresh tortilla chips and medium spice level salsa. I asked the waiter for recommendations and he suggested the Baja Shrimp Pasta dish. It had jalapenos but I asked them to be left off. He advised it still had a medium spice level. Normally, I go for mild, but I gave it a try. The pasta was a huge portion and was indeed quite spicy. I ate half and took half home. I heated it up the next day and added sour cream to it to tone it down, which brought it back to a milder spice level. My boyfriend enjoyed his two shrimp enchiladas, rice, and beans. It was also a generous portion. He ordered both flavors of sauces. We had great service and will definitely be back! read more

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Stopped in for a Sunday evening meal after a long day. My wife ordered the Baja Shrimp Pasta and I ordered a Border Burger on the rare side. The pasta was a huge portion with a good amount of shrimp. It was very tasty and just the right amount of heat. My burger was cooked perfectly with a nice side of fries. The burger was a good size as well and wound up only eating half since it was later in the evening. We had lots of chips and salsa and a couple drinks. Decent meal and enjoyed the evening. I've been here numerous times and generally always satisfied. read more

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The menu is a bit overwhelming which typically means they don't have a real specialty and everything is mid. That rang true here. Margarita was meh, think Applebees. The quesadilla I had was cheesy but the meat was tough and lacked any hint of seasoning. The most disappointing thing was that the bartender seemed to think I was going to skip out on my bill. I had to send her back to the kitchen a couple of times for missing items and condiments that came with the quesadilla that was not in my Togo bag and I witnessed her ask the older man ( manager, maybe?) to watch me. Felt very uncomfortable and I hate to assume it was racially motivated since there were others at the bar she engaged with and skipped that direction while they dined. I overtipped in a effort to debunk the stereotype but I will skip this place on my next trip. I travel here for work often. read more

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Fajitas were bomb and bf had the chimichanga it was huge and delicious. Margaritas were perfect and dude gave us good deals. Bartender was so nice too! Will be returning:) read more

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food and great service! Good place to go for Mexican food! We try to get there weekly and will continue to go

4.5/5. Ordered the carne asada plate to go. Steak was juicy and full of flavor. Refried beans were very creamy and delicious. Flour tortillas was soft and warm. The rice had amazing flavor. Combined together on the tortilla was magic. Only tweak is to have some authentic grilled green onions and a side of sour cream. Will order again! read more

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina - Delivered carne asada plate. 4.5/5! Great! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Always a draw! Often come back & it always delivers! Haven't been in ages, but we'll be regulars soon! read more

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Hands down the best Mexican food I've had!!! I ordered the enchiladas and they were absolutely incredible!! packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The service was just as impressive as the food; everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The whole place has such good vibes and super comfortable, lively, and the kind of spot that makes you want to stay a little longer just to soak it in. If you're looking for authentic flavor, amazing service, and an atmosphere that feels both inviting and fun, this is the place to go. I'll definitely be back! read more

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We were seated immediately by the hostess at a booth for four. The place was pretty noisy, both inside and outside on the patio. Soon we were greeted by our server, Jake. We asked for waters all around and Jake was on it. When he returned with the waters he took our drink order, Margaritas all around. Without writing down anything he was on his way and soon he was back. The margaritas were good. Our food was delivered in good time, 2 ultimate burritos, 1 combo dinner and 1 taco with a bowl of chicken tortilla soup. While we were eating, live music began and the musician was very good. We enjoyed our meals and had plenty to take home. I do think the place could use a bit of deep cleaning. The floor was being swept in the area where we were eating. I assumed that was his closing responsibility. Should that be done while customers are eating? I don't know. I would hope that it also got a vacuuming and a mopping after closing. Anyhow, this was a good stop for Mexican and we would go here again. Kudos to Jack for his efficient service. read more

The daily specials are outstanding! The service is spot on. We love being a regular.

I'm sorry to say that my taco Tuesday dreams were dashed here at the Blue Agave. We searched for a good spot to have some fish tacos, read the reviews, and came early. It's a small spot, in a strip mall setting, but we hoped for the best. The waiter seemed a bit bored and the restaurant was far from busy, although served to be gearing up for a big Cinco de Mayo celebration. We were disappointed to learn that neither the fish tacos nor vegetarian ones were included in the Taco Tuesday special, only chicken, pork, or beef. That was a bummer, but hey we wanted our fish tacos, so we ordered. Meh. Rolled up and cut in half flour tortilla, fish stick, slaw, and a weird sweet sauce on the side for $6.99. I asked for a side of pinto beans and what came was refried and not worth eating. Maybe other items are fantastic. The chips and salsa were good and they didn't charge for them. But, not going to make my top ten list for fish tacos. read more

We found this place from a coupon we got in the mail and it did NOT disappoint! Loved the vibes here and that they were playing March madness and allow dogs on the patio. We loved everything we ordered! I especially enjoyed the elote appetizer and taquitos! My husband loved his fajitas. I can see this spot being a regular for us and not to mention they have a great happy hour! We will be back for sure read more

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The best good,especially the wings. Irony the server is awesome & all staff. Their burritos, everything is all good. read more

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The food is fantastic. Unfortunately we experienced the worst service in recent memory. Not only was the service painfully slow during a slow time, but we were rebuffed when finally getting the attention of the waitress that we were ready to order. When my drink needed to be refilled, I placed it to the outside edge of the table to get her attention. She never came back to the table to ask how our food was nor did she notice we needed refills on our drinks. We attempted to get her attention without having to yell or raise our voices. Our waitress eventually got the hint and took my glass to refill it but never came back with my drink! Never. Came. Back. My husband was going to get her attention again when she finally appeared but by that time we had had enough and wanted only the check. We did have to get her attention and verbally ask for it when she neglected to return to our table. She rebuffed us again and said she would be back. It took her several minutes to do so. Again, the restaurant was practically empty. In the end, her tip was a reflection of the terrible service we received. Such a shame, because will not be back for dining. Maybe for the occasional takeout but probably not as the service, despite the really good food, has left a permanent bad taste in our mouth. read more

First of all - the frozen margarita was not frozen. We should have sent it back. The food was very spicy (I know, personal preference). Our waitress was great. read more

We have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant in the North Scottsdale area and stumbled upon this place. The menu had a great selection and the food didnt disappoint! Chris was our server who was on top of it and never missed a beat! read more

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Food was meh our fish tacos looked More like Fish wraps!. For kids meal side of fruit was not fresh. it was fruit cup you buy at the grocery store. One of the co workers while clearing the tables around us had his AirPods in! read more

Wow what a disappointment. First of all we have been eating here for more than 10 years. Always busy and excellent. Tonight, very slow and food was not as usual. I had chicken fajitas. No longer includes guacamole and no sizzle. They charged me 17.99 plus 2.00 for chicken and 2.50 for a tablespoon of Guacamole. End of the trail for them coming soon if they don't back to normal. Margarita was out of a machine for 7 dollars. Wake up!!! read more

Service at the bar was very good. We were at a table first but the server never came so we moved to the bar. The food was excellent. The drinks were ok. The ambience was ok. read more

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina - Ultimate Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Very good and plenty to eat. And the beer was delicious. Service was extremely fast read more

Most of their entrees cost $18-$20. For whatever reason, the water tasted odd even when I asked for a different glass so I don't know what they're doing to it. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. I got myself steak fajitas which I felt was a mistake because I had to spend a lot of time putting it all together because you get the ingredients and tortillas all on separate plates. My food was of above average quality and I only finished 90% of it. The place also comes with complimentary chips and salsa which tasted pretty good. Cocktails cost around $14. Overall, our bill for 5 came out to around $120 which includes tax and tip. Something odd I noticed is that the bill is slightly cheaper if you decide to pay with cash instead of card. read more

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Love the food but I had a bad experience with my birthday coupon. They said I had to buy two meals to get one free. WTH is that all about. It was nice that the Bar Manager gave me a free shot because it was my birthday, but really? read more

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina - Please tell me if this is wrong. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Amazing food and great service. Visited from out of town and would definitely eat there again when visiting!

This is a really cool spot. Good food, good service and reasonable prices Draft Beers really good. Atmosphere is super fun. I will definitely go back. read more

Saturday night, fairly early for a Saturday (6 PM), dining on the patio. First off, if you go, ask to sit in Sidney's section. She was hands down one of the best servers we have had for a while. Bubbly, efficient, and totally customer service. She was the cherry on top of our dinner experience! Street corn appetizer was out of this world! Pork enchiladas for myself, and my wife had the BBQ chicken salad. Food was delicious. Prices are reasonable, $68 including three alcoholic drinks. We shall definitely be back soon!!!! read more

This place is still one of the best Mexican restaurants around. I've been dining here since 2014 and the food, service, and drinks remain great. Taco Tuesday with the crispy ground beef tacos are the absolute best. The birria tacos are really delicious. A little pricey but good. Happy Hour food and drinks daily. read more

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We've been coming here for over 20 years. This was one of our favorite places. Tonight, that ended. My husband brought our Chihuahuas, they are registered, ADA compliant service animals, in a stroller (that have been there many times before, just not in a stroller. I have a bad back and I can't easily carry them any longer). The staff know them/us by name. .. They were fully contained and quiet. The stroller is cleaner and safer than having them on the floor for us and for the restaurant. They were also in position to keep eye contact with him, which they need to do to be able to do their job. The big bald manager barked at us right when I walked in, already with an attitude, and said the dogs "NEED to be on the floor." That's simply NOT true, and anyone who understands ADA or even basic common sense knows this. I also politely said that isn't the law, but that I could leave if that was a problem. His answer? "That's fine." No respect, no care, no acknowledgment that we've supported this business for decades. Just rudeness. This is not just about pets. This manager is unprofessional in the way he talks to people, period. If you value being treated with respect, avoid coming here when he is working read more

We've been coming here for over 20 years. This was one of our favorite places. Tonight, that ended. I brought my Chihuahuas, they are registered, ADA compliant service animals, in a stroller (that have been there many times before, just not in a stroller. I have a bad back and I can't easily carry them any longer). They were fully contained and quiet. The stroller is cleaner and safer than having them on the floor for us and for the restaurant. They were also in position to keep eye contact with me, which they need to do to be able to do their job. The big bald manager barked at us right when I walked in, already with an attitude, and said the dogs "NEED to be on the floor." That's simply NOT true, and anyone who understands ADA or even basic common sense knows this. I politely said that isn't the law, but that I could leave if that was a problem. His answer? "That's fine." No respect, no care, no acknowledgment that we've supported this business for decades. Just rudeness. This is not just about pets. This manager is unprofessional in the way he talks to people, period. If you value being treated with respect, avoid coming here when he is working. read more

Food was poorly executed, but tasted okay. Ryan our server was the saving grace here. Ambience was casual, like a Mexican-American Denny's. - use the Yelp offers! Got the dip sampler, shrimp fajitas, and 10 piece wings (half green chili cotija, half Cholula). Free chips and salsa. Chips a little warmed and red salsa was pretty good, a touch salty. Dip sampler came out pretty quickly following the chips and salsa. The guac, bean dip, and queso were pretty tasty. Bean dip and queso were on the saltier end. 20-30 min after ordering, our shrimp fajitas came out. Pretty good portions of shrimp and fajitas for $20. Shrimp a bit dry and had a strong lemon pepper seasoning that reminded me of BWW's dry lemon pepper rub. 30-40 min after ordering, our chicken wings came out. First tried the green chili cotija and it was too pungent for me, reminded me of musty body odor, room temp/colder wings. Wife didn't get that BO sense and flavor was okay. For the cholula wings though, the wings were cold, not crispy, and the sauce was warm which makes me think that the wings were microwaved to be warm then sauce was placed over. Interesting that it took so long to come out since it wasn't re-fried. Fortunately, our server was able to take it off the bill. read more

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina - Dip Sampler - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The food was really good especially the churros, they were made fresh to order which stood out. The booths could use a refresh which kept me from giving five stars. When we came it was slow and the server was working the whole room by herself, but as it turns out she was the most professional server that we had ran into in a long time, definitely coming back. read more

We recently partnered with Blue Agave Mexican Cantina for the Phoenix Regional Bridge Tournament. They generously donated a gift card which was in a drawing and one lucky person received. The tournament hosted over 600 players so a huge thank you for your donation to help us make our tournament a success! My experiences at Blue Agave have all been positive must try the Nacho's amazing! Great Margaritas. Nice neighborhood restaurant very welcoming and friendly. If you have not been you must check it out read more

Food is ok, but not too happy that they closed the kitchen early. The kitchen was supposed to close at 10:00 and we wanted to get a desert at 9:30 but they said the kitchen was closed. No excuse for this on a Saturday night. The lazy cook just wanted to go home early, pathetic. read more

This place is always busy....But they seem to be able to find a table within minutes. The atmosphere is great, everyone may be talking but it is not a 'loud' place. They have fast take out service but even better is to sit and enjoy a meal. They make their own tortilla chips, very tasty. It has become one of my favorite places to eat and I have fallen in love with their shrimp burrito, it is fantastic! Their enchiladas are thick, lots of sauce and very delicious. read more

Dumbfounded with the negative reviews. I have been eating at this restaurant for years. The food quality and presentation consistent through the years. The kitchen very receptive to catering to taste of consumer in terms of spice level. If u don't like spicy, many times u can ask for sauce on the side or change sauce. The wait staff pleasant and attentive whether I've gone with a single friend or group of 15. Their chips and salsa which is at no extra cost is excellent. I don't drink alcohol so I can't comment on bar staff. Decor is a bit dated but prices are reasonable. I think a pleasant attitude from customers and a smile goes a long way to better the dining experience!! read more

I recently went to Blue Agave for a weeknight dinner with a couple of friends and thought it was fine. The prices were OK and the ambiance is a sports bar with some Mexican themes. Our service left some things to be desired-our server took a long time to come back to take our orders for our main dishes and a couple of our appetizers took a while to come. In addition to the much-appreciated free chips and salsa, my friends and I split the guacamole and nachos. The guacamole was delicious-rich and creamy with whole tomato chunks. The nachos were OK, but they could have used more chips and less sour cream. For my main, I got the chilaquiles with chicken instead of pork. The portion size was excellent and with the other food, I couldn't finish it even though it was delicious-the chicken was well-cooked and seasoned, and there was a good amount of guacamole on the side. read more