Agave is one of the restaurants you wish was in every town. Not necessarily because you're craving Sangria and Tacos but more because you feel connected to the people around you. It's kind of like that the vibe you got from watching "Cheers." But yes the food is very good. The service is great. And the drinks are Inexpensive and free-flowing. You really should check it out ! read more

Okay so we only went for happy hour (mid walk snack!) so I only can speak on the terms of HH. I want to start off by saying that the deals are fantastic. Sangria was delicious and so was the margarita (the reviews all say they're amazing and I can concur). But the tamales were the true showstopper. I would come back to eat the tamales all day every day! We got the chicken tamales and the green sauce on top was so delicious. I definitely want to try more of the menu next time because the taquitos and queso also sounded good. Our service was very quick and they kept refreshing our chips and salsa. Side note: the salsa was awesome. And the vibes were great too! Fun decor, dim lighting, comfy booths. The pricing is really good for the happy hour menu and honestly the regular menu too. I would love to come here for dinner and try the enchiladas! This is classic Tex mex at its finest. read more

Sweet Agave Bar & Grill - Sangria - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We have not eaten at the restaurant, but the food is fantastic. We stopped to get 20 tacos for a small gathering and had a Margarita while waiting. I instantly regretted not staying, as the margaritas were excellent--one of the best I've had with fresh-squeezed lime juice. When we got home, we devoured the tacos. We will go back and spend more time there and definitely get more margaritas. read more

Came for lunch on a slow Thursday. Mostly ROMEOs in the house (retired old men eating out). Nice colorful ambiance. Friendly and attentive waitress. Non-intrusive Tejano music. Ordered the Mar y Tierra Burrito (steak & shrimp). Generous filling with juicy meaty bits, two grilled shrimp on top, plus the usual pico de gallo, mex rice, soupy beans in a small bowl, sour cream. Sadly, the melted cheese poured over the burrito cooled into a pretty stiff coating, making for chewy eating. Otherwise okay. Overall, just 3 stars because every item was bland. Apparently, this restaurant knows its WASP Anglo Palisades clientele pretty well and so leaves out all but the mildest savory seasonings. Even the homemade salsa with chips was tepidly seasoned and unremarkable. I'm sure Sweet Agave hits the sweetspot for what this neighborhood is willing to accept in "Tex-Mex" fare, but it's not the real thing. Next time, I'll go back to Guapo's in Tenleytown or Cactus Cantina in Cathedral Heights. Better yet, I'll head for the old reliable Lauriol Plaza on 18th Street. read more

Love Sweet Agave for their happy hour menu prices!!! 4-6p everyday. Best in the dc area hands down. My coworkers and I go here at least once a week after work to unwind. I like that they don't charge extra for their flavor margaritas. As far as dessert goes, I highly recommend their sopaipillas. So soft, warm, and delicious. Every calorie is worth it. read more

Dined here with a friend for lunch. Excellent Tex Mex food in a charming restaurant. My salad was huge and delish. It came full of chicken, beans, tomato, romaine, and the addition of avocado that I requested. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Server said that just about everything is made in house. Hope to return for dinner. read more

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant. The food is always fresh and unpretentious and the prices are very reasonable. It can get very busy especially on the weekend so plan accordingly and you may have to wait a bit. read more

This is my new favorite restaurant for delicious Mexican food. I have enjoyed each visit here. My favorites on the menu are the Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos, Chorizo Tacos, Fried Yuca, Lomo Saltado, and the Chile Relleno Y Pork Enchilada. My recent favorite has been a special that's a ribeye steak and two shrimp, I just forgot what it's called. My friends and family have tried the fajitas and the Carmarones A La Diabla from what I can remember. Both looked amazing. The service has been solid most nights, and reservations are easy to make. The restaurant is narrow with a good number of TVs, so that could be good or bad depending on the type of environment you want. But one side of every table I have been there are seats that don't face a TV. There is some outdoor seating as well. Parking has been easy for the most part, especially on MacArthur Blvd. read more

Cute establishment sitting on MacArthur Boulevard in the Palisades neighborhood, serving tasty and well prepared Tex Mex dishes. My dinner partner and I both got different versions of their enchiladas (carnitas pork for me, chicken poblano for him) and loved both of them! Interiors is decorated on theme, towards the back of the restaurant is a TV hanging from the ceiling (this can be a bit distracting for whomever is seated facing the back just FYI). Only negative comment I have is that we were seated in a little booth just by the kitchen doors and the vent immediately above us kept dropping water onto the table (including right onto our chips! ) Solved this by moving our dishes away from where the water kept dropping but if you sit in that booth, keep a sharp eye! Will definitely return. read more

The best Mexican food in the DMV. The service is amazing and the happy hour might be the best in town.

Agave has become my go-to place, with its welcoming atmosphere, clients obviously enjoying themselves, food that is thoughtfully homemade, very fine margaritas, responsive staff, and the energetic owner/chef who makes herself available. read more

Weekday lunch. Not crowded; nice and quiet. Chips & salsa are perfect . We added guacamole, which was OK . Full rack of pork ribs (Costillas) with dry rub and mole sauce with sides of Mexican rice and pinto beans for me . Burrito bowl for señora . Nom nom. Add a few minutes to find parking in advance. read more

Food is great, good service, very attentive staff, can sit in quiet booths, nice atmosphere

Easy five stars for sweet agave- I read all the reviews before coming and people had such positive things to say. I share in the sentiment, this is a cozy, welcoming, neighborhood spot. The service was great as were the food and drinks, I came in with a large group but we were well taken care of and everyone enjoyed their food. I had the tamales for an entree but the best thing we ate was the queso with chorizo. The dips were a hit with the whole table. Also impressive options for margaritas- I got guava which I love and lots of places don't have. This is a great Mexican spot and I'd definitely recommend coming here! read more

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Sweet agave is an amazing restaurant ! I was greeted quickly got service quickly and had some of the best shots and cocktails the chips and salsa were super fresh and i had the camarones a la plancha so good the shrimp juicy flavorful and succulent with just the right amount of char, the avocDo fresh, the salad light and refreshing with just the right amount of acidity, the refried beans smooth and creamy as was the crema and the rice flavorful and fluffy.. i forgot to take a photo! To drink I had. The top shelf margarita with Casa Del Sol Blanco Tequila. BOTTOMS UP! ( ifykyk) and a few other select shots. i would definitely go back! read more

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We love coming here every time we are in The Palisades! It's fun, the food is great, and the employees are so nice!

I really like this little neighborhood restaurant. Came for lunch yesterday with friends and came back for dinner tonight. Love the vibe. Very authentic tex mex. Respectable margarita, great chips and salsa. Love the chicken tortilla soup, pork tacos and chicken fajitas . service very good. Definitely good ambiance and nice small bar with locals. read more

This is one of the best Tex Mex restaurants I've ever been to. Everything is always as or better than expected. Becky and crew do an excellent job both in front and in the back. They do get busy, but it's great to take it all in if you're not in a hurry. read more

The locals love this place, and it's easy to understand why: The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly. Speaking of friendly, the restaurant is very family-friendly. read more

Great neighborhood Mexican restaurant in the Palisades. Friendly service , tasty food, colorful decor and a lively ambiance. Great Happy hour too. read more

This place has a great family friendly vibe and the food tastes fresh and well prepared. They also have INCREDIBLE margaritas!

This is an excellent Mexican food place, I had the taco al Pastor, they were very good, I also had the fried yuca with a dipping sauce, both were excellent too. The service was also very good, they checked and brought water several times. read more

Tried this place for dinner last week. We were able to sit at one of two outdoor tables and I was delighted to find they had and indoor/outdoor happy hour til 7pm. The HH nachos and wings were fabulous, drinks were great prices, and my husband and I shared decided to share a dinner special entree with beef, chicken and bacon-wrapped shrimp. We ended up going home with leftovers because of their awesome portions. Next time, I'll have to remind myself to skip the chips. The servers/food runners were really attentive, coming back a couple times before 7 to ensure we could get one last round of drinks before the end of HH. After HH, I ordered a spicy skinny margarita which had a great kick. Will definitely be back for happy hour and dinner! read more

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Good food, Friendly place; Very Good Service. Nice outside seating (was there on an unseasonably nice early spring day that enhanced the ambiance. Great neighborhood place that I'll gladly go back to. read more

One of our favorite take out spots. We love the shrimp fajitas, always plump shrimp and lots of veggies. We always replace rice with more veggies and they are accommodating! read more

Delicious. What else do you need to know? Okay, also fast and friendly service. Just go.

Awesome service, definitely coming back! We just came for Cinco de Mayo and although they weren't running any specials at the time the food was reasonably priced and ended up getting a nice table even through the placed was packed and our server was friendly and offered great suggestions for menu and drinks choices. read more

Great place will definitely visit again ! Attentive staff and a great menu . Walked to the location , promptly seated and food was delivered lighting fast and with great presentation. Bar area and ample seating . Five star . read more

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I absolutely LOVE coming here! I have NEVER had a bad meal, a dish I didn't enjoy, or poor service. The vibe of the place really depends on when you're there: when it's busy, it's loud and fun and funky; when it's slow, it's a nice, quiet and friendly place to relax and wind down and enjoy some food. I always get a house margarita because all the servers make them really well. There's also a great beer selection, if that's your jam. Shelby is probably my favorite server, and she's also the most warm and inviting out of everyone in the place; she often tends bar, and I've been meaning to sit at the bar because she's just that awesome. Onto the food...my favorites are the nachos, the fajitas, and the burrito. Everything is always cooked to perfection, and the staff are super accommodating if you need to alter things. This place is so, so good, I will drive all the way from PG to eat here. I can't stress enough that, if you're reading this, you should try this adorable, cutely decorated, inviting, little restaurant. Instead of throwing money at the local chains or big names, come here and get the same (if not better) quality food and service, with a more intimate ambiance, for a much more reasonable price. read more

Can't say enough about this place I go there often, their happy hour is great and the food really good would highly recommend it

Our favorite Mexican place in DC! Such a gem! Best happy hour deals of huge portions of food and the best margs! We are never disappointed after coming to Sweet Agave. Everything on the menu is solid, special shout out to the pork enchiladas, mole, and burrito. Service is quick and super friendly. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Amazing as it may sound, I have found another sabroso Mexican restaurant in Washington, DC. The chicken enchilada poblano, with mole sauce, came with a salad so fresh it tasted like they just plucked the ingredients from a nearby garden. Several of the customers spoke Spanish, which is always a good indicator for comida Mexicana. I came here for the extra points on my United MileagePlus dining program (5 point per $). I will surely come back for the delicious food and friendly service -- plus, a bonus: Pacifico on tap! read more

Sweet Agave Bar & Grill - Enchiladas chicken poblano (with awesome mole sauce) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow this is a hidden gem in the Palisades. Authentic Tex Mex with some more traditional Mexican specials. Cozy, neighborhood feel with kind service. read more

I love pretty much any Mexican restaurant, and I think what sets this place apart from others is the steak. I ordered the chimichanga with steak and the steak really made it stand out. Overall, the vibe of the restaurant is that they use good ingredients that elevate the food to a higher level than most Mexican restaurants. I also got the pineapple coconut margarita, which was a great drink not too strong and not too sweet. read more

Sweet Agave Bar & Grill - Steak chimichanga - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my fave spots in the neighborhood and the service is great! Great food, amazing happy hour and just a great small family run restaurant. I love their taquitos especially and the margaritas are great too! 10/10 if you are in the area! read more

This is a sweet little hidden Tex mex on McArthur Blvd in DC. I have been here with my work team's happy hour and found it quite nice. Let's begin with ambience which is quite fascinating, colorful and very Tex-mexy. It justifies its name to the T. There's a bar area at one corner and rest of the area for tables. We were a group of around 10 and seated immediately. We didn't do any reservations before hand. I guess it's usually not that busy all the time. Anyways, our server was very nice and helpful. We ordered lots of stuff from happy hour menu like chicken wings, nachos, guacamole, spinach quesadilla, queso dip. Everything came out delicious! Special mention to cocktails and mock tails. I had virgin pineapple something cocktail which was so amazing! Everyone else's was quite great too! Overall, it's a cute place to hang out and have some great cocktails and texmex food! read more

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Tough to beat... Pros: - Fantastic food - Friendly service - Cozy interior and neighborhood vibes - Reasonably easy street parking Cons: - Definitely a shame that outdoor seating is so limited, but nothing that would detract from these well-deserved five stars read more

They surely have one of the best Margarita and that is also with sugar substitute! I went here with a friend and she loves food here. The interior is very welcoming and beautiful with ethnic art. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Flautas had great flavor. I loved their vegetarian fajitas. The entree is good for two people or takeout will last you next day. I am looking forward to try their other vegetarian dishes and cocktails. The service was great too. read more

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This place has great food, a fun atmosphere and friendly staff! The tamales are just ok, only thing I wouldnt order. The fajitas and margaritas were amazing! read more

A welcome addition to the Palisades! Sweet Agave has kept the cozy local feel of the neighborhood, with high quality but not stuffy fare and friendly, attentive service. We are anxiously awaiting the margaritas on our next visit. He Said: The shrimp tacos were tasty, with fresher ingredients than your standard Mexican restaurant. I really liked the salsa too. She Said: The spinach enchiladas were solid; not too heavy, although with the generous entree size you won't be hungry. I hope to see additional vegetarian options as the menu evolves! read more

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