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El Agave, San Diego, CA

El Agave

4.7
4.7
2482 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,482 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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.

2,482 Reviews

  1. Eric

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s refreshing that this level of customer service still exists. Starting off with the hostess, she was incredible. Very welcoming, very polite and was willing to make a minor adjustment to our preferred seating section. The bartenders were also incredible. I left it in their hands to make a recommendation and I was appreciative that they didn’t try to sell me a $100 shot of tequila. They gave me something middle of the road that was incredible. 

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Delicious food and great setting!

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  3. Marie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing. The food, the service, the atmosphere was just outstanding. Our server recommended us to try something different and it was one of the best tacos I’ve ever had. The pricing is very good too, definitely will come back!

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  4. Gregory

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were great! Food was just ok. Service was very good.

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  5. Matthew

    VIP

    Phoenix

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The ambience was pleasant. The service was excellent overall great experience.

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  6. Susan

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy to be back & satisfy my craving for their mole! I love the trio so I get to taste all three side-by-side. As always service was amazing! Beto (Alberto) even tried to fix the wobbly table.

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  7. Tracy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So professional and accommodating, food is fabulous!

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  8. Judith

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Not your typical California Mexican menu. Plus amazing cocktails. And Alberto is a gem.

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  9. Lauren

    Jacksonville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dining experience. Great food and great atmosphere. Waitstaff is friendly, helpful and professional.

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  10. Ann

    Denver

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just fantastic. Went for a late lunch. Had the trio ceviche (loved the octopus the most) and sea bass tacos which were excellent.Highly recommened!

    1 person found this helpful

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 2482 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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