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El Agave, San Diego, CA

El Agave

4.8
4.8
2506 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood 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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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 2,506 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,506 Reviews

  1. Patrick VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  3. Maripat

    St. Louis21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  4. Demetrius

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Verna VIP

    Manitoba36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Scott VIP

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 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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  7. Valerie

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  8. Steve VIP

    Sacramento114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 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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  9. Robby

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A restaurant that gets it right. Food, decor, ambiance and service. From the knowledgable and super friendly staff, to the walls filled with over a 1,000 bottles of different tequilas. El Agave delivers on so many levels. This is one of my favorite restaurants not just in San Diego but overall in general

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  10. Kaitlin VIP

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time at El Agave! Wonderful service, vast tequila selection and delicious food.

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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 2506 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 13 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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