Great food. Huge portions Friendly waitstaff Chips and salsa were great Prices decent Beer prices were still reasonable read more

Chile Verde was so strange, i mean weirdest experience i've ever had. Everything else was so plain in flavor. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Chili Chile Verde - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Bruh. Listen. If you're poor, depressed, and you really don't want to cook, get food here. I ordered a burrito from Uber eats and this thing was so massive it kept me fed for two days. I don't know your appetite so I can't guarantee how long it'll keep you fed for but unless you're like the Rock or a professional eater it's gonna be more than one meal. It's not a Michelin star meal but it's tasty AND it comes with free chips and salsa. Absolute 10/10 for any hungry college kids. read more

We came here to try a new spot. They are fairly busy so service was a bit slow our waitress kept forgetting stuff. The food was good, fresh and huge portions. I ordered the fajita burrito (14), he ordered the mexiburger (7) and we had the super nachos with pork (9). By far the nachos with pork was the tastiest thing we had. My burrito was good, they put adequate sour cream and guacamole on too unlike other places. Def. will come back. But won't order the fajita burrito read more

I visited this restaurant several times when it first opened. The shrimp diablo is delicious! Sets your mouth on fire! The drink prices where great too! read more

Great food, good service, always a wonderful time. Always a pleasure when we stop in. Good atmosphere to sit around and relax and eat very accommodating. One of my favorites for lunch and/or dinner. Stop in and say hello to Alfonso, he's great read more

Free chips. Free salsa and pico. Great service. Plentiful and flavorful portions. Free mini dessert. Discounts. Who could ask for anything better?! read more

I have had fajitas salad in 7 different states and this is by far the very best. I have it every time I go. My husband likes the tacos & enchiladas. Everything tastes good at El Agave read more

Caleb, Boe, Jwong, and I came here for lunch to celebrate cinco de mayo. The place is clean, and not too chaotic. Our server was super friendly and funny! Just like most Mexican restaurants, they called us "hermanos" and it made me feel welcome haha. I had the grande burrito. The burrito's portion was big, and fair for the price of around $10. There are really good Mexican restaurants in Bellingham! read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Burrito grande. - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I thought this place was great! My vegetarian burrito was huge. Our server, Alfonso I believe, was super busy but he still made an effort to provide good service. He had every table in the restaurant that night. I've found that servers can be dismissive of young women sometimes, but Alfonso was not like that at all. He made us feel welcome. read more

I came to this place for a Sunday dinner and there were not many people there. I was seated relatively quickly and given water. After I ordered, I was provided chips and salsa. The salsas were quite unique and very good. However, they were a bit on the salty side. One of the two dishes of salsa tasted a little bit like kimchi. As some of the other people have mentioned, the service is lacking here. They simply serve the water, take the order and then is gone. The food took about 30 minutes to come out, which I thought was a bit long. Overall, considering the quality of food for the price, I would say it's an average Mexican restaurant. read more

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Visiting from out of town and wanted someplace close to where we were staying for dinner. Some things on the menu were quite pricey compared to what I'm used to at home ($10 for tortilla soup?!)...however, the small combo plate I had with 1 shredded beef tamale and 1 cheese/onion enchilada with rice and beans was just under $8 and generous portions! I thought it was delicious, standard Mexican cuisine. The salsas were unique in flavor to me so I really enjoyed them but didn't care much for the tortilla chips. House margarita was decent and fairly priced for the size. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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We cross the border often, but this place may increase the frequency. My wife hails from Texas, where authentic Mexican food is widely available, but not so much where we live now. The TL;DR is this place is, in her words, incredible, and when I joked about leaving a bad review, she threatened to punch me. As a picky eater, I'm happy to report that the plain cheese nachos, steak, and fries are excellent, although the mozza sticks came out a bit charred. Overall a great stop for authentic Mexican dining. Nothing super fancy, just well executed food and friendly staff. read more

My friend & I had lunch here. We were a little stressed for time so ordered the lunch special which came promptly. We both had the 2 tacos for $6. I asked for mine to be served 'street' & my friend had the crispy. They are served only with onions & cilantro which is not a problem for me as I usually dump a good quantity of salsa on them. My friend asked for sour cream. We both had a margarita. Overall everything was fine but not exceptional. Maybe if we'd had more time we could have sampled something more untraditional for a better dining experience. read more

Pros: Free refills on drinks. We only had water, but we got a pitcher on the table for two of us, so it's still a win. The corn chips were delicious. Unsure if they're made on-site, but I would believe it if they were. Free refills on chips/salsa/cabbage stuff The tables at the booths move, if you need to adjust. Very extensive menu, almost TOO MANY options to choose from. Vegetarian-friendly. Cons: Food lacked seasoning. I ordered a vegetarian taco salad. I don't do dairy, so I ordered it without the sour cream in the description. It came with cheese, which was not listed. (They did fix it) My friend ordered fajitas with Carne asada and flour tortillas. She was served chicken and corn tortillas. (They did fix this as well) No offer to reduce the price of the meal or anything, after we (very politely) sent food back three times. We won't be back, but you might enjoy it. I recommend dumping the salsa on any leftovers - that and a bunch of salt help to make things taste better later! read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Vegetarian taco salad, no sour cream (be sure to say "no cheese" if you have dairy issues) - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Been coming here for awhile and the food is consistently good, the portions are great and you get what you pay for. Though it's a little pricey for the big burritos you walk away with like an extra meal and a half. What really gets the 5 stars is the one guy who works there with the shaved close hair who's incredibly friendly and makes the experience feel like home. The service was great and the waiter was full of jokes and very kind. 10/10 they also do a 20% student discount! read more

We had a great lunch while the car was charging nearby. The Coctel de Camaron and the guacamole tasted very fresh. The Enchiladas Mole were very good and the beans and rice were also good. Our Margaritas were very tasty. The service was efficient and personable. They are very nice people. We would come back if we weren't just visiting. read more

Huge portions, average food, comfortable setting. I came here when we bought a Groupon deal, those are the best with trying out new places! The place was clean, service quick and food hot. read more

I've been to this Mexican restaurant at least a dozen times in the last several years, and I've never been disappointed with the food. I love their pico de gallo, and all their dishes are tasty and amply served. Beverages are diverse for adults and kids, and they strive to give good, friendly service. This particular El Agave isn't the only one in town I go to, but it's by far the one I go to most often, and will continue doing so. read more

El Agave has become our go to Mexican Restaurant. Excellent friendly service and menu variety. Delicious food.

Its just ok, its very averageish Mexican food with okay service. There is nothing to write home about when it comes to this restaurant but by no means would I say it was a negative experience. 3 stars... read more

Margaritas are the best on the rocks and the service is fast and friendly they have a great happy hour as well.

We read the good reviews and decided to try it on our way home from Canada. My Husband got the carne asada and I got a combo with cheese enchilada, shredded beef taco and bean tostado. Best Mexican food ever. The chips they bring out were nice and hot and thin. So good! We both loved our dinners. We will definitely be back!! read more

This was my first time ordering from El Agave and it was delicious. I ordered the Mole enchiladas, and while the mole sauce was a bit sweeter than I am used to, I still found it pleasant. Portion sizes were generous, and delivered piping hot. I appreciate the recycleable aluminum take out containers, vs styrofoam. I will happily order from them again! read more

The food can vary from good to excellent, but the margaritas never fail to be strong and generously sized. The staff is great, and there's a nice laid back vibe. The pick de Gallo is A+++ read more

Having just moved to Bellingham, I've been trying to find some good Mexican food. From the looks of the well stocked bar, it might be a really great place for happy hour. But, I tried the most basic order & found it to be disappointing on every level. I had shredded beef tacos, rice & pinto beans, starting with chile con queso to go with the storebought chips. If they do the small stuff right, then work your way toward gallina en mole chocolat later. Right? El Agave committed to cardinal sin! They served me tacos in those boxed "taco shells" like you buy off the shelf at Walmart. While the shredded beef was both tender & tasty, tacos they were not! The rice was reminiscent of Uncle Ben's in texture. While they added something to the cooking liquid that changed its color, I couldn't taste what it might have been. The beans were whole pintos, perfect in texture, but cooked without a hint of salt, cominos, oregano or any other seasoning. The chile con queso was tasty, but the waiter let it slip that it came from a large can. Still, it was good, full of jalapeños. I won't go back unless its to test their margaritas. No such thing as a bad margarita, some are just better than others! read more

This place is awesome. Good environment, food, chips and salsas, and customer service. Always a great experience when we come here and are never disappointed by the food or the prices. Students get 20% which is awesome. I definitely recommend coming here over other Mexican places around town. I have tried the others and this is overall the best. read more

This restaurant is decent. It has a good atmosphere and nice decor. It seems like more of a popular choice for Mexicans in the area, likely because it seems more authentic than other places. My only complaint is that the service wasn't anything to brag about. They were quick to sit us, but it took a while to order and get our bill. read more

I hereby nominate El Agave for the best chicken quesadilla in Bellingham. Also: best loaded margs and great salsa/beans!!!!!! We are always met with friendly service and receive food super hot and super delicious! Thank you for the great food and service! I highly recommend this place if you love big portions and a great meal :-) read more

This is a standard mexican restaurant. I like the salsa they serve. Server was friendly. Wee had Spinach enchilada and a couple of side orders of Tacos. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Spinach enchilada and side taco - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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El Agave recently opened in the former Popeye's/McDonald's space. The owners did a nice job making some minor layout changes and adapting the interior to make it their own. We were greeted by a hostess at the front counter and seated promptly. The seating is nice and includes lots of comfy booths and tables. Obviously, due to the newness of this restaurant, everything was clean and tidy. Since my visit was within their first week of opening, the service was a bit rough, but smoothed out throughout the meal. Water, warm chips, and salsa were brought to the table by a bus boy. The Pico de Gallo was a bit too dry for my tastes but the other salsa was really very good. The waitress came along and we ordered drinks. The margarita was pretty good. $6 for a regular was okay, glad I didn't get the Jumbo. I ordered the daily special (Monday) which was Arroz con Pollo. It was pretty tasty. Chicken and veggies (in a bit too much sauce) over cheesy rice with tortillas. I am not a big "put it in a tortilla" eater so I ate it normally. The chicken was pretty good and the cheesy rice was pretty tasty. The dish had plenty of sauce, was tasty, and was served very hot. I requested more vegetables which came in the form of mushrooms, green peppers, and onions. The other dish at our table was an egg dish Machaca con Huevo. It was good, but a little dry. The eggs with shredded beef was tasty. The refried beans and rice were good but nothing out of the ordinary. The sodas refills did keep coming (after a bit of prodding). The owner came by and was very nice, but seemed a bit shy. For an opening week, it was a good solid showing. The food was good, not spectacular. I will likely return to El Agave in the future, and hope things will be as good or better! read more

Thank you so much for the super service and food that you gave the Bainbridge Island Sailing Team while in Bellingham! We had a very complicated order with several special dietary needs. You managed to beautifully accommodate all the requests and prepare delicious lunches for over 30 sailors and parents. You took special care to make sure you understood our order, label each with names, and gave very generous portions!! Thank you again to Alfonso and Marin! We will be back! read more

The two redeeming factors of our visit were that the service was extremely friendly, and my Sex on the Beach cocktail was fantastic and only $5. Unfortunately, the rest of our meal varied between bad and atrocious, and we were both sick afterwards. The chips were stale, which was our first warning, and although the salsa was enjoyable, my dining companion said the pico was wilted and stale-tasting as well and she didn't enjoy her margarita much either. The refried beans were mushy and almost inedible, and everything else was average at best. Everything, from the salsa to the mole sauce, was an odd mixture of bland and spicy, with almost the exact same flavor profile and completely lacking in taste. The prices were OK, but too high for the poor quality of the food, with the bill coming to nearly $40 for 2 dinners and 2 drinks. We won't be back. read more

I came here with a group of friends for a quick drink before dinner reservations elsewhere, I found that the staff was very courteous, very quick, and was able to accommodate us nicely. The drinks were priced fairly and tasty to-boot. I cant wait to come back here and try their food. read more

You get a free tequila shot on your 21st Birthday!! ayeee! I'm unsure if it's every birthday I'm from the southend so I try not to compare flavors or food...But anyway, I enjoy the food here, their burritos are big, well actually their portions are pretty big! Carne Asada is pretty good here. Pico/salsa lacks some taste like spice but I'm a fan of the tortilla chips!! On a drunk night the El Agave food truck is out to play, up the hill from The Underground. The burritos are where it's at! I think I prefer El Agave over Jalepenos. But Jalepenos is a fan favorite bc I think it's the most popular! WWU students get 15% off purchase, bring student ID! read more

Just moved to Bellingham and looking to replace our usual Mexican place. Came here on the second night because it was very close and we were beat. I was a little skeptical pulling in but I think we found our new usual. The food was very good and had some great flavors. I had the El Gave signature dish and absolutely loved it. My wife thinks the enchiladas she had were some of the best from a typical Mexican restaurant. Friendly staff and they have good beers on tap as well as some potent margaritas. Would recommend. read more

Typical Americanized Mexican food, but still a winner Pros? -Their massive margaritas with upgraded tequila are very reasonably priced -Three sizes = enough alcohol for any size person -Fajitas for two! Just do it. Cons? -Service can be mediocre -Beans/rice unimpressive as with most Americanized Mexican read more

A treat for dinner on the way home after a long weekend. Stopped in here by myself and wasn't disappointed. Bit of happy hour, fresh chips, delicious homemade salsa, and perfect margarita. Portions were massive, prices very reasonable, lots of selection as well. Service was attentive and friendly, and when I asked for fresh jalapenos, two delicious roasted jalapenos arrived shortly thereafter. The little dessert tortillas was a neat surprise at the end of the meal. I may have to drive an hour into another country just to get a fix soon! read more

I love this place! The customer service is fantastic and friendly - I love all of the servers. My favorite entree there is the El Agave which has a sauce that is a tomato and sour cream base. So good! I highly recommend it. My boyfriend's favorite is the Pollo a la Crema - a sour cream sauce base. Creamy, rich and so good! It makes me feel a little guilty if I order an entire one for myself so I just take a bite off of my boyfriend's order. We both order our own dishes every time we visit El Agave. You definitely have to take some home because there is so much food. Also, they give your a complimentary dessert (a fried tortilla covered in cinnamon and sugar, topped with whipped cream and a berry and chocolate sauce). The best end to a yummy meal, ever. read more

Service was amazing, incredible team of wait staff. Constantly checking to see if we needed anything, and periodically looking over to our table to see if we needed refills or anything else - not just our server either, but several of the staff, including host at the front. Staff members seemed happy to smile at everybody, unlike other places where servers working in different areas avoid eye contact outside of their domain in case customers might bother them for anything. The service at El Agave was really a very pleasant surprise. Food: One enchilada entree + two side tortillas were enough to feed two average sized but hungry Canadians. Bottomless soda and complimentary chips/salsa were nice. Everything tasty and the right temperature, though it's hard to mess up food that's drenched in cheese. So many things on the menu that we want to go back and try. Will definitely return. Highly recommend you stop by if you're in the area. read more