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El Agave, San Diego, CA

El Agave

4.8
4.8
2508 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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

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What 2,508 people are saying

El Agave reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

2,508 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Steve VIP

    Sacramento114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    1 Sangria and 1 Margherita with tip came to a steep $41, but the food was reasonably priced and quite tasty.

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FAQs

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 2508 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
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for El Agave

2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
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