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Molotes - Agave Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA

Agave Uptown Oakland

4.7
4.7
439 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Agave offers classic and modern Oaxacan fare (a regional cuisine of Mexico known for its moles sauce, chocolate, cheese and mezcal) — think house mole, tlayudas (massive tostadas), burritos and carnitas. Agave spirits and micheladas are not to be missed.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (510) 288-3668
  • Website
    http://www.agaveuptown.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Octavio Diaz
  • Catering
    we offer catering for your events ,check out our catering menus .
  • Private party facilities
    One Private Dinning Room up to 40 guests dinning and 60 Standing/Theater.
  • Location
    2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-3003
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    19 Street BART Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Agave Uptown in Oakland offers an irresistible blend of authentic Mexican cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. With "exceptional service," delicious mole, and creative cocktails, it's a favorite spot for pre-concert dining near the Paramount Theater. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers fresh, well-presented dishes that keep guests returning.

439 Reviews

  1. Laura

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fish and shrimp tacos were fantastic, but the beans and rice were AMAZING, and this is one of my litmus tests—are the basics that usually fly under the radar paid attention to? Resounding yes. The cocktails were divine and the churros with ice cream to die for. Service was very friendly and prompt. A great evening all round.

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  2. Jan

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious especially the ceviche and the empanadas. The service was excellent and the waiter was very accommodating for 9 people. The room we were in was too noisy. Lots of big parties.

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  3. Griselda

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was not as good as in previous visits some years back. The mole was sparse and the chicken was dry.

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  4. Michael

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and reasonably priced. I had an old fashioned drink. It was good, but I’ve had stronger. The service was great. It was a bit loud, mainly from everyone talking so loud over the music. I’d definitely go back though. It’s a cool place. They were festive with the Halloween decor.

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  5. Jill

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant close to Paramount Theater. Food was good but very noisy.

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  6. Zena

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good. The service was sub-par. We kept looking for our waiter who apparently had to spend a lot of time behind the bar making drinks in addition to waiting on tables. I felt for him.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting Oakland... head for Agave Uptown if you want to experience a little Oaxacan food and drink. I always order too much because it is all so good, and nothing like it is available to me at home in New England.

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  8. Jan

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There are many wonderful choices to eat at Agave. My friend who doesn’t like Mexican food had the ribeye and the chef even changed the veggies to suit her. The waiter was very accommodating and split the salad that my husband and I were sharing. We plan to return since there so many delicious choices. A very short walk to the Oakland Symphony and that is also in its favor.

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  9. Linda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always outstanding and the quality of the food is excellent. The presentation of the food is beautiful.

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  10. Alan

    Oaxaca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still one of, if not the best Mexican restaurant in Oakland. Having dinner ahead of Lila Downs' concert at the Paramount was the best choice, combining great food with an energetic ambiance of people getting ready for the show. Their mole is a classic, and their cocktails are amazing.

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FAQs

Agave Uptown Oakland does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Agave Uptown Oakland is rated 4.7 stars by 439 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 21 times today

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Google Map for Agave Uptown Oakland

2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-3003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    19 Street BART Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Octavio Diaz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.agaveuptown.com/
  • Phone number
    (510) 288-3668
  • Catering
    we offer catering for your events ,check out our catering menus .
  • Private party facilities
    One Private Dinning Room up to 40 guests dinning and 60 Standing/Theater.
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