My husband had seen El Agave discussed on his tequila website. Our lunch there (Sept. 08) was terrific. I promised my husband I would bring him back for his birthday dinner. Between Sept., and my husband's birthday we became part of the unemployed masses. However, in May - my husband's entire birthday gift was a beautiful Encinitas weekend, with dinner... more

If you want 'american mexican food' go to El Torito! If you want to taste some of the best and most beautifully prepared south american food to to El Agave! We have been there four times over the past 3 years (we are from Santa Cruz) and it has been terrific each and every time. The prices for entrees are... more

I went here based on Frommers' reviews and I wish I had not. The place was almost dead when we got there, so you would have thought the service would be excellent, but it wasn't. The margaritas were pretty good, but that's about it. The waiter could have cared less about us and he let it show. He was just... more

Ridiculously overpriced average-tasting food - very dissapointed. I would have walked out at first glance of the menu, but I was with a large party and it was too late to change venues. Be prepared to pay $36 bucks for mole. In this economy, they need to re-think their menu prices for Mexican food. I was robbed at El Agave! more

RUDE! Can hardly get any worse. Just because I don't drink alcohol ( and I know thats the reason). I was treated in a very despotic way. The food is average at best. But the service is terrible. the decor is very nice, but with that kind of service it was just a waste of money. more

I saw this place on Frommer's web site and it had a good rating. The restaurant is very nice as is the mole and the service but be warned , the food is expensive. I guess you pay extra for the atmosphere. more

We went for the first time with friends on a Friday night. The entire experience was impeccable. The ambiance is highlighted by their tequila selection as bottles decorate the entire space. The service was terrific as the waitstaff were always at the ready to help in any way and explained the menu items. Other diners were enjoying themselves, too. Our... more

Do NOT waste your money here. Awful food and service for a lot of money. To say I was disappointed would be putting it lightly. more

Agave is a succulent plant in Mexico...the name drew me in immediately and the "tequila museum" was the clincher. The ambience was great and their collection of tequila, very impressive. I had a salad w/ crab & nopali that was FANTASTIC and I anticipated more to come...but the remainder of the evening was a huge disappointment! I ordered their sea... more