Service was quick and super sweet! I loved the vibe and inside of this place. Went for a quick bite and got these tacos, super good and flavorful! The soft serve marg was good, very light alcohol, and melted pretty quick but well worth the try of a new trend! Pineapple and Lime were much better consistency rather than Mango and Strawberry. Would recommend to anyone to try! read more

Blue Agave - Quesabirria torta - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

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Chips & salsa right when you sit down. Always a great start! Ordered the chicken torta which was stuffed full & delicious. Perfect large chunks of avocado which was great. Friendly and fast service. Decor is really unique inside for dining. read more

Blue Agave - Chicken Torta - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Drinks are the best Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Everything is excellent read more

Had a party of 4, and all of our food was delicious! I had the street tacos - so flavorful. I've had chips, salsa and queso at restaurants many times, and it often is an indicator as to how good/mediocre the rest of the food is going to be. That was the case at Blue Agave as well. The chips, salsa and queso were delicious! I had the Spicy Mango margarita-it was very tasty!! Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! No complaints about the service / just needed more napkins and silverware. read more

Great service, ADORABLE design decor, some of the best Mexican! I drive from the southside just for this food & it's worth it every time. They don't disappoint on any level! read more

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Had been hesitant to stop as I don't believe many Mexican restaurants on the westside serve anything close to authentic fare. Table ordered- Benito Burrito A large flour tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken, rice, and black beans. Topped with cheese sauce, chorizo, jalapeno, and pineapple. Barbacoa bowl mix of greens, black beans, avocado, cilantro, white rice, Pico de gallo, sour cream Paloma and spicy margarita. Glad I stopped place was on point both from a service, drink and food standpoint (tasty and large portions). Prices are inline with other places on the west side. Also big bonus has a very nice large shaded patio. read more

Highly recommended. Don't skip the margaritas - They're the best (and strongest!) in town! Service is top notch and the food never fails.

3.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 2* Value: 3* Service: 4* 3/10/2023 Stopped here again with our son and daughter-in-law and this time sat on the West side of the restaurant near the garage doors that open to the outside when it is warm. The food was once again very good, but the music was WAY too loud - we felt like we were shouting just to try and converse at the table - so dropped the Atmosphere rating to a 2*. Also, due primarily to how busy they were, the service wasn't nearly as good / prompt as in previous visits, so dropped to a 4*. For dinner, I ordered the Spicy Tortilla Soup (see picture) and thought it tasted very good, with a nice kick. My wife ordered the Fajitas Shrimp (see picture) and also liked it a lot - be aware that it is a very large portion, with almost enough food for 2 people on this plate. While the food was still very good, I hesitate to return given the uncomfortable volume of the music in the dining area. read more

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I need to follow up on my original review. We visited this establishment again. Service was initially great. Drinks and food came out fast. But.....the Burrito Azteca did not have shrimp or chicken in it and the Coronarita was not frozen as advertised. Both were still good, but we were somewhat disappointed. And again, the time it took to pay took forever. It seems that once you get your food and everything is good, you get forgotten about. We waited forever to leave this place. Frustrating. For these reasons I'm downgrading to 4 stars. This place costs too much to have these annoyances. read more

Blue Agave - Burrito Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

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It was terrible & even the drinks sucked, how do you screw up a shrimp cocktail?? I doubt they will be around in another year of two read more

This place is fantastic. It's a new facility, creatively appointed with an excellent outdoor patio. The drinks are SOLID and the food was some of the best Mexican food I've had. The service was excellent. Our server was always available...and with a smile! read more

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Solid food options, fancy margs. Nice clean place, fun atmospere. Service was good. Lots of taco options and mex food staples. read more

Blue Agave - Mint and cranberry margs. - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

No.1 is service. Geronimo was our server & oh my word, he had us laughing, checked in on us multiple times & was the pinnacle of our visit. He shared stories with us afterwards & we hope to get him again!! The restraunt it sent is beautiful & the decor inside is gorgeous. A large open space where you can hear each other & enjoy a meal. All of the food looked so amazing & we struggled to select what to try first!! The food was BEAUTIFUL. All of the options were so macro friendly & we had drinks galore. I got the mango habanero margarita - it was too spicy for my britches but I stayed strong anyways. We split the chipotle chicken tacos & garlic shrimp tacos, both were INCREDIBLE. I had to sample their Elote & wanted to bring it home - it stood no chance. I ate the entire thing SO quickly. The skinny margaritas are superior & I love that they served them in big glasses & fun straws & umbrellas (notice mine is a palm tree? Cute!) the shots, I will have many many more. read more

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Really good food and drinks. I got a blackberry mojito and it was so nice and fresh, I will definitely be getting it again! The salsa was seasoned well, as well as the street tacos and mexican rice. If you're a local, this is very comparable to Malo in downtown Des Moines. Upscale mexican food and great drinks. This is a great addition to the neighborhood, especially with a multitude of American food joints nearby. Adds the variety we needed and we are definitely adding it to our regular restaurant rotation! read more

Blue Agave - Blackberry Mojito - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Came for tacos on Saturday afternoon. Very fun! Great for groups and good service. Music was a bit loud.. or my dad is just old. Love the modern decor and the spicy salsa! read more

MIXED on how to Rate. Went on a Sunday @ 4 pm.... Not too busy. Service was Excellent AND- Awful (Meaning: it was Prompt to take order -However- the food was served almost immediately- BUT, I'd ordered a cocktail and was almost done eating before it was served (AND, had to inquire about the margarita I'd ordered). No one asked if I needed anything else, or if everything was okay. Decor is Very welcoming (music was a bit TOO loud). Everyone deserves a fair chance and my next 2 visits will determine if it'll be worth returning to. read more

Growing up in Southern California i was raised on some of the best street tacos anywhere in the world as well as hose water. So my expectations are always high. i visited Blue Agave on a Sunday morning/early afternoon and was sat immediately. i ordered the Asada Street tacos with cilantro white rice. They brought chips and salsa right away along with a glass of water, i am pretty sure came straight from the hose; just like being a kid again. The Asada meat in the tacos are served with chorizo and potatoes. This was different than i have had before in a street taco but it was really good. The cilantro white rice is average but what does one really expect with a simple white rice? i am definitely satisfied with my choice and will be eating here again, preferably not alone next time. The restaurant is clean and the decor is inviting as well as the friendly staff, they also have patio seating. 5 tacos is my rating. read more

Blue Agave - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

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Food tasted great, 3.50 margaritas were nice. Food came out hot and pretty fast. I had the steak and shrimp with rice and beans. read more

Blue Agave - Steak and shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Good service and nice outdoor seating. The guacamole was awesome, but everything else was a bit disappointing. The tacos were good (and creative), but they weren't excellent and disintegrating live up to the hype. read more

We ordered a bowl and a burrito... bland for Mexican food. Great peach margarita, chips were warm but salt-free. Overall the food was favor less. We were quite disappointed. Customer service was ok. read more

Blue Agave - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

We had thee most fun girls night out here. Excellent food. I had a seafood-stuffed green pepper. Loved my cucumber mojito, too. Fun, modern decor. read more

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I had a great experience here for my birthday yesterday! They offered to sing to me and offered me a shot when they found out it was my birthday. I had the lettuce wrapped garlic shrimp tacos and a frozen strawberry margarita and they were incredible. I went with a friend who is celiac and she had several options to choose from and did not have any issues with cross contamination. Our server was great and the staff were friendly. Overall wonderful experience with trying the new spot in town! read more

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Ambiance = 10/10 Food= 7/10- average taste, good presentation, expensive Service= 5/10 We were immediately seated, then a young lady brought us 2 waters for 4 people. We asked for 2 more but did not receive them. Then we waited about 10 minutes and no one had stopped by to take our food or drink order so we went to the host stand and asked. After that, someone came over and took our order. We asked for cheese dip and quesadilla sampler for an appetizer and tacos and a "giant burrito " for meals. The appetizer came out at the same time as our food, but they did not bring plates or silverware. Their tacos are served on a platter, so not something you could add a side/sampler to. My husband's giant burrito was absolutely giant, but he said flavor was just okay. My tacos came with cilantro rice that I could not taste the cilantro. The quesadilla sampler was a good size and could easily feed 1-2 people as a meal or 3-4 to share. We didn't drink and the Ambiance was solid, so I probably won't pay the high price for food again, but may come and sit on the patio for a marg. read more

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Excellent food quality, service and great patio! We went for a family dinner and the food was just awesome. We have still been talking about the guacamole. Margaritas were stellar -- even the non-alcoholic one. Easily modified to vegan for a couple of items and still very tasty. Would definitely visit again. read more

Great ambiance, good environment the drinks are good, nothing to write home about but good. Food is good. Love the decor, call it modern bits and pieces of Mexico. Lots of seating very clean. Good parking. Last item service, while they move fast and seem to be running everywhere it seems not many speak any English at all and when you ask hold the onions no picco here comes the food with onions and pico. Try to explain that to the waiters blank stare as it seems they don't understand English. Anyway good place I've been there a number of times. read more

I visited this restaurant with friends on a Wednesday evening. It was very busy for a week night. Our server was very attentive. I had the Key Lime Margarita and it was out of this world delicious! For dinner I had a chicken taco salad and it was the best taco salad I've ever had. All of my friends raved about their margaritas and dinner items. We sat out on the patio and it was perfect. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Went here last week and the ambience and food and margaritas were fantastic. The decor is really appealing the the patio was comfy and cozy enough you could forget you were in a parking lot. So many margarita choices and taco choices. We will for sure be back! read more

The best up scale Mex place in Des Moines /west Des Moines / waukee area !! Run don't walk !!

I have had my eye on this new spot since RTaco closed. Boy, what a difference! You wouldn't even recognize this place. It is a legitimate sit down restaurant now with a bar, etc. It is also is rather swanky and the decor is very fun. Like many restaurants of this type, they offer complimentary chips and salsa. I really liked their chips, the salsa was good but very cilantro-y (unfortunately I am soap cilantro person). I thought their menu had a nice variety of dishes, but they do highlight the drinks and tacos. I was there for the tacos! Orders comes with three tacos, I was pretty bummed when the waitress said they don't allow mix and match. I settled on the corner tacos, I liked them but three was too many of this flavor. I would of been much more impressed if I could of tried three different options. My mom ordered the Mexican mule drink, which I tried and would recommend - A combination of my two favorite drinks, a moscow mule and a margarita! Overall, I will be back to try other their taco options and to order my own Mexican mule! Glad to have this new taco joint in the area. read more

Amazing little hidden gem. Incredible marg flights and what an experience the various street tacos are. Highly recommended, haven't seen or had something like this place. It was an experience. read more

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WOW! Best classy Mexican restaurant in Des Moines! I've been there three times now and each time they have been AMAZING... Tacos Del Alambre and Melting Chimichanga are THE BEST! read more

Highly recommend! Beautiful decorated! Very clean! Food was great! Also great with babies/toddlers read more

Blue Agave - Had tall booths with tall high chairs! Chips and Salsa Street Tacos Camarones Seafood Relleno Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Meat tasted great and authentic. Tortillas felt premade and not handmade which is ok. I wasn't happy with the margaritas though. Ordered 2 for $13-14 each and they were all ice. 2 sips and they were gone .... wont order them again. not very strong. TOO MUCH ICE read more

Blue Agave - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Excellent service! Coconut mojito was delicious and presentation so fun! Street tacos everything from scratch - loved the non-GMO corn tacos. Great atmosphere- clean and bright :) read more

Great margaritas great food, service is great, love this place, give it a try you won't disappoint !!!! read more

Blue Agave - Mexican Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Our group of nine enjoyed their outdoor patio after a round of golf. We sampled many different margaritas with the chips and salsa. We feasted on a chimichanga, burrito, chicken bowl, shrimp bowl, tortilla soup and carne asada. Large portion sizes and nice presentation for each plate. I had tortilla soup which was loaded with shredded chicken as well as rice and a smattering veggies. read more

Updated: I previously mentioned that the margaritas were not good. We didn't let realize that we had ordered "signature" margaritas. The classic margaritas are really good. read more

This was my first and will be my last time eating at this restaurant. Food was awful. Had street tacos. Zero flavor. Tasted like food was prepared the night before and just warmed up in the microwave and served to me for lunch the next day. Chips were stale. Salsa tasted like ketchup. Went during lunch and was charged dinner prices which was double the price. Had to wait forever to get the check even though they weren't busy at all and had a dozen waiters just standing around. Never again will I eat at this terrible restaurant. read more

Never written a yelp or wanted to until today: Excited to have a tequila bar close by, but.... Apparently a $40 bottle of tequila = $14 shots of said tequila . Called to confirm the price and manger to be told that "this is a restaurant we have to sell for more" (thank you for that by the way I was unaware of how businesses make money). I get that a business has to make a profit, but that is an absurd markup. So, after paying $65 for 2 tequilas on the rocks, and no food, I decided I will just stick with Coa Cantina which has better selection, and half the price. Thanks again management for explaining to me the concept of profit! read more

First time visit. I would actually rate this 3.5 stars. We were asked if we would like indoors or patio. We said indoors and were sat in the patio. Our server came to our table after we sat for close to 5 minutes. No greeting just, "what would you like to drink." I said I wanted water, he said okay, and left. That typically might be okay except that there were 3 other people with me. When the server returned with the water, our server "what would you like to order." Basically....the service wasn't good. The food however was pretty good. I ordered the asada street tacos with the cilantro rice as my side. Great flavor, nice presentation, and the food temperature was perfect. To be honest, it was the service that really dropped the rating. It took 3 different people for us to pay our check. We noticed that we were charged more on our ticket for what the menu said the cost of the margarita we ordered. read more