We love this place! The tacos de carnitas are outstanding according to my wife. (I don't eat pork). I order the fried chicken chimichangas pretty frequently and they are always a 10/10. Everything is good! The only thing we've had that wasn't very good were the margaritas. read more

While we've eaten here a few times over the past several years, I have mixed feelings about this place, probably stemming from the fact that I've had the opportunity to dine at a lot of really nice Mexican restaurants when I lived in NY years ago. Plus I do a lot of my own Mexican cooking at home. I'm definitely spoiled. That said, this place is fine for your basic run-of-the-mill Mexican stuff. Not bad, not outstanding, just okay. Several caveats: 1) Take seriously any entrée that mentions "onions" in the description. An order of "Enchiladas Suizas" (typically chicken enchiladas in a green tomatillo-based sauce topped with sour cream) arrived covered in so many chopped raw onions that it was rendered nearly inedible. And I do like raw onions. 2) The rice, while nicely spotted with some diced red bell pepper & green peas, seriously has the look, taste, & texture of instant rice. I absolutely hate it when restaurants use instant rice. 3) The refried beans are served in a "puddle", yet I really like my refried beans this way. However, if you don't, be forewarned. 4) Many entrees do not automatically come with the usual rice/beans sides. Make sure you either study the large menu carefully or ask when ordering in case this is important to you. All sides are, of course, availabe ala carte. Pros are the warm homemade tortilla chips & carafe of homemade salsa redolent with fresh cilantro (which is obviously a con if you hate that herb) set on the table when you're seated. They also have several different bottles of hot sauce on the table (a "Mexican", a "Jalapeno", & a "Habenero"). Also, the enchiladas are made from nice corn tortillas instead of the usual flour ones other Mex places normally use. And they're not cheap with the meat either. Margeritas are "okay", & prices overall are reasonable for what you get. Service can be spotty. While we've had limited problems in the past, our last visit this past Friday had our entrees sitting in front of us minus any napkins or silverware. It took a solid 10 minutes before our waiter returned with our place settings. And we ended up having to go up front to pay our check after there was no sign of our waiter for a good 20 minutes of his presenting the bill. No excuse since the place wasn't busy at all. Decor is your basic pseudo-stucco with rounded arches & hand-painted murals on the walls. Dress is very casual. All in all, if you've a craving for Mexican food at decent prices you could definitely do worse. Located in the PetCo/Staples shopping center in Warrention, El Agave also has locations in Ruckersville & Fredericksburg, VA. read more

We first visited nearly two years ago and overall was not impressed. After El Agave was voted Best Mexican Restaurant in Warrenton again, we decided to revisit. Meh. Let that be a lesson to me about those "Voted Best in..." articles. They may not be accurate. El Agave is just OK at best. Mediocre may be more appropriate. Ambiance? No, you won't find any of that here. The inside of El Agave is seriously overdue for an update. Although it appears that some painting may be underway, it still has a grungy, worn out feel to it. Don't look at the ceiling tiles! The waitstaff was not particularly observant, it took forever to get drink refills and our check. The food was OK. Just OK. My wife had the Chile Colorado O Verde with the green sauce and said it was OK If it had been served to me I think I'd have sent it back - it was far too salty for my taste. I had the fajitas texanas and the "tender" sliced beef was anything but tender. Overall? Nah. Not the best in Warrenton by a long shot. But I''ll let you in on a little hint... The Best Mexican Restaurant in Warrenton is a half mile further south on US29 and has a name that also begins with El... read more

We have come here for about 10 years. Only good fresh authentic Mexican In the whole county. I'm a huge fan of the shrimp fajitas. And my kids love the tacos. One of our local favorites to take the family. read more

Came to El Agave one evening and had four different people walk by saying "someone will be with you in a minute". At the 12 minute mark, we left having never been seated and one snotty waitress saying she "wasn't in charge of seating". Never again. There are better places. read more

Tonight was no different than any other time Ihave eaten here. For the first time I had the Shrimp Chimichanga ( fried) and they ( you get two) were outstanding. To my surprise they were stuffed not with popcorn shrimp which I would have gladly accepted, but with 20 ct prawns that were seasoned and done to perfection. The waiter was charming, attentive and all around excellent. Definitely a family style as well as first date type of restaurant , read more

Ok, I'm a fan and a homer. I've lived in the area for 12 years, and once I discovered this nice little restaurant, I latched on. Good, old type mexican food. I love the Nachos Texanos, and I cheat by adding the cheese dip to it.... and it's so good it might just hurt you! Good balance of peppers, onions, cheese, steak, chicken, and shrimp... for a pittance. The Margaritas are worth grabbing the jumbo size, and two will soften you up nice. They have Tequila too, and will slip an extra shot in if you're nice; they have good brands too... Herradura, Patron, etc... and they'll give you Anjeo if you ask for it. Visit this place, in Warrenton, Marshall, or Middleburg (off the main drag). The service is very nice... the wait staff has years of experience and will take good care of you. What more can you ask? read more

The food is normally terrific but there's been a few times that I've been less than thrilled.

Pretty average Mexican food, service, decor and price. Not much special or unique about this place. Standard experience.

Simply perfécto! This place is the best Mexican spot in town! The service is always top notch. The food never disappoints. Highly recommended this place! read more

My family and I love El Agave. We come to eat here probably once a week! We love the atmosphere, the food and our regular waiters. They know us and we feel like family! The food is excellent. You can tell they use quality ingredients. It is not expensive either, which makes it an excellent choice for group gatherings or budget friendly family nights out. read more

I stopped at El Agave for a lunch meet, and were pretty disappointed. The "salsa" was more like spicy tomato water. The flavor was sub par. I ordered the chimichanga and was disappointed with how dry it was. The only saving grace was the coffee. It was actually quite delicious. read more

Great fajitas. The jumbo Margarita is massive. I go here once a week. Check out the Fauquier Foodie Blog here - join us for free. My video is up follow this link and for discussion fo all things food in NOVA. https://www.facebook.com/groups/368633306628296/ https://www.facebook.com/julie.day.98499/videos/482280801935246/ read more

I don't know how this wonderful restaurant only has three stars. This is my favorite restaurant. The service is great. The people who work here are so nice. The food is delicious (my favorite is the shrimp fajitas). The salsa has the perfect amount of spice. The atmosphere in there is perfect. I recommend this restaurant to everyone because it is incredible. read more

El Agave - My favorite thing on the menu - Mexican Near Me - Warrenton, Virginia

I've tried this place a few times, as there always seems to be a line out the door. After living here for a year, I realize it's because there's no real competition. The food is mediocre at best. The service is TERRIBLE, and sometimes downright hostile. You will leave reeking of onions. I have nothing against onions for a little flavor, but they really go overboard. If you're craving Mexican/Latin American food, I'd recommend cooking it yourself or heading down to Taqueria Jasmine in Bealeton. It's friendlier, tastier, and more authentic. read more

I love this place. The fried chicken chimichangas are the best around. Great lunch specials and beer is always cold!

My wife and I had driven by El Gave many times and decided to give them a try on a Friday night about 7:30. There was about a 15 minutes wait as they were busy. Once we were seated the waiter was very prompt in delivering the chips and salsa and to get our drink order. We shared the Nacho Supremo and the portion was large enough for us to share. It too was brought out quickly. The Nacho Supremo was very good and the wait staff was attentive with refills and to check on use. The prices were very reasonable and everything looked clean and neat. We would recommend giving them a try. read more

This place has many flies around our table, but everything else was great our waiter was nice and the food was great, it was very decorative and cultured. My family enjoyed it here, but hopefully the do something about the fly situation. read more

El Agave has great margaritas - the best I've had at a restaurant. As far as food, I've only eaten here a few times & I've only ever gotten their taco salad. I get it without refried beans b/c I don't care for them. The taco salad is usually very good. You get chips & salsa free when you're seated & the salsa is very good - you can tell it's fresh. I don't come here too often, but when I do I enjoy it. read more

Where to start. The salsa is very obviously made in house, and is so good I frequently buy some to go so I can eat it for the rest of the week. The queso is unparalleled. My personal favorite here are the carnitas. I challenge you to find a more tender-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside slow cooked pork anywhere around. The burrito California, chile verde, and enchiladas suizas are also excellent. Watch out if Bruno is your waiter. Don't let his smile fool you, he is a straight up trickster. He very rarely leaves our table without eliciting a roar of laughter from us. read more

El Agave - Carnitas to go. - Mexican Near Me - Warrenton, Virginia

Two stars only because the food was really good. Unfortunately, the service was horrendous. Not the first time I've been here--it's always bad--but today they hit rock bottom. One guy took my order, another brought the food, then I was completely ignored by both as well as a third person who seemed to care about other tables but not me. Had to flag him down to ask for my bill. First guy brought it. I guess they can't be bothered with a party of one? I'll head down the street to El Toro in the future where you ALWAYS get good service. read more

They don't suck. Fact, they are pretty good. The service is prompt, staff is courteous, and it's pretty clean for a high volume, strip mall restaurant. The burritos, enchiladas, tacos, relenos are all acceptable, chips and salsa is fresh and plentiful. Tastes are predictable, but that's not bad sometimes. The place doesn't WOW. It's just affordable comfort food. You never heard of texmex as comfort food did you? Anything with this much fat and sodium is comfort food. So comfort up and eat there. Then go get ice cream. read more

We had a dinner party of 21 at this restaurant on feb 21. The service being slow was understandably slow due to it being such a large group. But the food was horrible. My meat was 'all' fat. I think i got 2-3 bites that were not. My salad was iceberg lettuce and a small glob if guacamole slopped on top. The only thing i enjoyed was the coffee. My girlfriend sent her food back. Enough said. read more

Good food, well-prepared in a simple, home style restaurant. I enjoyed my taco salad and will be back again.

I understand it's difficult for restaurants during COVID. We try to make it easier, giving plenty of time for them to prepare takeout, and even scheduling a time and ordering hours ahead. Tonight was the second time El Agave missed the time they told us. We had arranged for pick up at 6:30. I arrived at 6:40, and waited for 5 minutes to be helped. They literally had not even started our food. In the meantime, I have downloaded yelp and written this review. The food is reasonable. read more

We had at work bought in a couple hundred dollars worth of food for everyone. Rice, beef, chicken, veggies, soft tacos and side tops to build your own dish. A lot of food!! read more

Wonderful! Had the fajitas for two served in a pineapple. Delicious! We wanted to eat outside and all tables were taken so the waitstaff moved a table and chairs out on the front sidewalk, nice. Still had great service. Margaretta was yummy! read more

No better word to describe this than "mild". All the bad things seemed to be evened out by the good things and vice versa. The chips came out right away, but they were a bit cold. I was seated quickly, but the waiter was bland and didn't talk much. The food was nicely priced, but it didn't have that much flavor. It's a solid 6 in my book. I may be back, but it wasn't anything special. read more

Ive been going here for 10 years and love it! Their portions are always generous, the food is hot and service is fast!

So this place would be a no for me or perhaps I'm too accustomed to the Mexican restaurants in Northern VA. I ordered the chicken fajita quesadilla and they didn't season my chicken or veggies. I added a lot of lime juice and some of that salsa. Also it was too over stuffed to pick up and eat by hand. The guacamole on my plate was good, though. read more

Nothing special...as others have said. I went with a group of 4 and 2 kids. With a 6 beers between all of us and a meal for each the dinner was around $100...they include a 14% tip in the bill. My beef enchilada was dry and not seasoned. No lie..there was a dead roach in the hallway going to the bathroom..pretty gross. read more

This place is better than most! Sometimes I find that the typical mexican restaurant sends they're food out so quickly it's lacking flavor. Not so at El Agave. I'm a fajita girl, but I've had their taquitos and flautas as well as the hubby having their carne asada and mole rancheros. Their salsa is a little on the spicier side for my kiddos, but the cheese dip has just the right amount of heat. read more

For years, El Agave was the closest thing to authentic Mexican food in Fauquier County. This is one of those places that I like because it is familiar, not because it's phenomenal. Service is mediocre and sometimes the food is cooked unto death. The warm atmosphere and the complimentary chips and salsa are the best part. If you want good Mexican food, go to El Toro down the road. If you want a homey atmosphere with slightly cheaper food, go to El Agave. 2 stars seems too low and 3 stars seems a little generous. read more

El Agave used to be my favorite restaurant in Warrenton. I would go there almost weekly. However I have recently been disappointed with the overall experience. The restaurant seems overall dirty and unappetizing. The service is hit or miss. Unlike in the past - the food is served in significantly smaller portions and is also significantly worse in quality. The rice and beans have no flavor and I have been served crunchy rice (like it was over cooked or had been sitting out a long time). In my recent experience, the food is not good, the plate is sloppily prepared, small portions, and blah atmosphere. I will continue to give El Agave a try here and there and I hope that they will be able to fix whatever has changed. read more

Our family loves El Agave. The staff is always excellent and they remember you when you go often. I LOVE their chile relleno, chicken fajitas and our entire family cannot get enough of the rice and beans. Their chips and salsa are fresh too! We have been ordering for delivery as well and that has been so great! Keep it up El Agave, your prices and quality are the best around. read more

After living here over four years we finally tried El Agave. What. A. Dump. First the chips were actually decent. But my lunch order of fajitas was just onion soup with like 1 ounce of chicken served with cold beans and rice. The tortillas were warm but when everything else is cold who cares? My lunch was disgusting. The service was bad too. Although only a few people were in the restaurant it was as if we were inconveniencing them by being there. I definitely will never go back. One star for good chips and salsa. read more

El Agave doesn't quite match up to El Vaquero West in Haymarket, but it's pretty good. I like the soft beef chimmy here, and the salsa is very yummy. Good for huge groups! read more

Food was tasty and more than filling; we had plenty of leftovers for the next day's lunch. I am writing this review to give kudos to our waiter, Alfredo, who went out of his way to make us feel welcome and attended to. He made sure our drinks were always filled to the top, he was always smiling and kept good eye contact, he shared the WiFi password with us without a problem, and provided us with extra sauces and dressings at our request. Definitely plan to go back to this comfortable, family friendly restaurant. read more

Normally we love El Agave, tonight was a rare exception. My wife went to the web site to place an order for me to pick up as I was late. It said "download the app and order from there". She did and I got to the restaurant to discover that they don't actually use the app. Despite having a confirmation email there was no order on record. What surprised me is that none of the staff seemed to give a darn. read more

We have been going here since they opened which would be 10 plus years and counting. Food is great and consistently so. The only place in my opinion for Mexican food in Fauquier county. read more