El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria

Mike Mack 4 months ago

What a lucky find!! This place is so awesome!! I was greeted by the nicest gentlemen who served me my asada tacos and a great chips and salsa that included a warm bean dip. Everything was excellent!! If this was closer to home it would be a regular stop. By the way, he told me they have over 3000 tequilas on display and serve over 200 different varieties.

John Abrahamson 2 months ago

Delicious food and friendly service. Really cool building. The glass bottles surrounding the shelves and walls provide a nice glow throughout the restaurant. The salsas were delicious, the tortilla chips were hearty and not fragile, the ribeye tacos were tremendous, and mi esposa loved her fish tacos. We were charged for rice we never received, but it's no big deal. (I never told them/asked them to remove it from the bill). We'll likely go back before the end of the week when we fly back home. It's conveniently located across the street from our hotel. Side note: I LOVED that the tequila flight came with a palette cleanser.

Haaniyah Ali 2 months ago

I wish I could go higher than a 5 for the atmosphere because oh my god it was phenomenal! First, they give you some chips and salsa to share as you sit down, which were amazing. And their fish tacos and mole sauce, phenomenal. The decor is breathtaking. The bottles make the room look ethereal, just so beautiful and otherworldly. If you’re in the area, to say I highly recommend isn’t high enough praise.

Thomas moyer 4 months ago

This is not what I would think of when I think Mexican food but this has to be one of the greatest meals I have ever had! The short rib was melt in your mouth and even my fork had trouble picking it up because it would fall apart. The service we had was fantastic and we will back when we return to San Diego

Luke Qian 7 months ago

This restaurant and bar showcases an impressive collection of tequila, with shelves of colorful bottles lining the walls and even the ceiling—an atmosphere designed to immerse you in the spirit long before the first drink arrives. The cocktail program naturally leans toward tequila and mezcal. While not boundary-pushing enough to compete with award-winning bars, the drinks are well made and offer thoughtful, appealing flavor profiles. Service was initially discouraging; we waited more than 30 minutes for food. But once the dishes arrived, the kitchen quickly redeemed the experience. Highlights included the aguachile de camarón, the short rib poblano, and the arroz a la tumbada—each vibrant, spicy, and deeply seasoned. One disappointment lingered: a guacamole listed at $22, a price neither stated on the menu nor easily justified. The server’s attempt to explain it by citing avocado costs of $3–5 apiece felt unconvincing, especially given that even retail prices fall below that range. Still, despite a few missteps, the restaurant delivers strong flavors and a memorable setting for anyone drawn to agave spirits.