El Agave

4.8

2509 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 36 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.
Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting within
the largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – also
repeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is the
perfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax and
unwind sipping find tequila with friends.

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Location
2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
Phone number
(619) 220-0692
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30–15:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking also available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Juan Carlos Gomez

What 2,509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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San Diego
Mexican
San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

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El Agave in San Diego offers "amazing food and drinks" with an authentic Mexican flair, highlighted by "outstanding service" and "a vibrant ambiance". The restaurant boasts an impressive tequila selection and is praised for its flavorful dishes, particularly the mole and octopus. A must-visit for an exceptional dining experience.

2,509 Reviews

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Adam VIP
Portland35 reviews
4.0
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was good. Enjoyed our dinner. It just happened to be cold that evening and we were sitting outside so that made the overall experience a little less desirable but not the restaurants fault
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Schieky VIP
Los Angeles113 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bar tender mixes the best drinks! I had a “tequila mule” and a “Frida and Diego” and my wife had “La Rosita.” The food is so great I ordered the octopus appetizer and the cilantro soup and my wife had duck burritos and Salad. The names are simple. The flavors stay with you all night and on. The staff make it greater.
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Chefroxy00
San Diego21 reviews
4.0
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool Tequila bar and ambiance. Drinks were delicious. Had the passion fruit margarita. Food..so so.
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Patrick VIP
San Diego11 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
El Agave is a great restaurant. They serve authentic dishes, yet not standard dishes you find in most Mexican restaurants. We've been going here for many years and will come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, portions adequate, not overly expensive but on the high side. Place does a good business
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Maripat
St. Louis21 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Mexican food we’ve ever had! Great service. Cozy ambience. We would be regulars if we lived close by!
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Demetrius
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Mexican restaurant in town. So much better than these other chains people hype up
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Verna VIP
Manitoba36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, service was excellent enjoyed the experience. I will go back again.
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Scott VIP
San Diego18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great date night with my wife here. Great food and great service! Will be coming back soon!
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Valerie
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, everyone loved their dishes. Margaritas were great as to be expected. Will for sure return.
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El Agave does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Agave also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 220-0692.

El Agave is rated 4.8 stars by 2509 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 36 times today

2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(619) 220-0692
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30–15:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking also available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Juan Carlos Gomez

El Agave

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What 2,509 people are saying

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