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El Agave, San Diego, CA

El Agave

4.7
4.7
2468 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Charming
  • 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 220-0692
  • Website
    http://www.elagave.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Juan Carlos Gomez
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Deposit required. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Location
    2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Cross street
    Old Town Ave
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,468 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Agave in San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with unique, authentic Mexican cuisine and a vast tequila selection. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "outstanding service," and "superb cocktails." The restaurant's charming atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors.

2,468 Reviews

  1. James

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Is Jim (Jaimito) I am a regular here. I visit once a month. This place rocks. The staff, Fernando, Maite, Beto, Juan Carlos are all the most awesome people and friendly, exceptional customer service. The food is amazing and the tequila is great! Thank you!!

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  2. Patrick

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Divine - pretty much every dish was amazing from starters to dessert! I feel you can’t go wrong on that menu.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks, ambience and guacamole were amazing! The entrees were so-so. The duck was almost inedible - definitely don’t recommend. The cheese enchiladas were fine but not great.

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  4. Lyn

    Yosemite

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm & friendly service, tasty food and yummy Mezcal blood orange margaritas

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  5. Jorge

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Tacos were cold and unseasoned. The drinks were good.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and very accommodating to my elderly mother, who has mobility difficulties-many thanks!

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  7. M

    San Diego

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the food beverages service and ambience. One of our fave Mexican restaurants in San Diego! See you again:)

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  8. Marie

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the venue but the food was too hip, over the top . Great if you are looking for unusual Mexican. You won't see your usual favorites and the spices were overwhelming. The cheese sauce was tasty but had the consistency of mashed potatoes. Still the restaurant was packed with a line forming outside. A bit pricy.

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  9. Bryan

    San Diego

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been here many times and the food never disappoints. It's definitely not typical Mexican; though they have tacos and enchiladas, they have pretty gourmet takes on those and other items. Our food this time was really good and well prepared. I had the salmon, which was nicely done and had nice veggies with it. Service was especially good this time. I have been here a few times in the past when the staff was a little stiff, but this time they were all very friendly and helpful. It's a great place for a special occasion.

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  10. GLORIA E

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great patio table for four and fun, efficient service. Two delicious soups(cilantro and poblano) and I always enjoy the tequila flight. A San Diego treasure.

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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 4.7 stars by 2468 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Agave

2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Town Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Carlos Gomez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.elagave.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 220-0692
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Deposit required. Please call the restaurant for details.
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