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Agave

The Open View

For four star Southwestern, try Agave in New York. This is a great place. Check out this affordable place in the W. Village area. Know before you go: this place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar, delivery, and brunch. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Agave

Citysearch | Innovative Southwestern eats served with style and a smile.

Smooth adobe walls, spruce-latticed ceilings and flickering candles help create the stylishly relaxed vibe. Sit by the tall front windows watching West Village strollers, or settle into the warm, spacious back...
citysearch.com - expert review - 02/02/2005
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RestaurantRow.com

i have been to agave on two ocassions this past year and both were excellent experiences...
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AOL CityGuide

southwestern flavor, w. village style...
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New York Magazine

"i love the decor of this space, they have spent painstaking time on details. from the flowers to the lighting to the south western artwork that adorns the walls. they have a great steak and cheese quesadilla...
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New York Times

swinging beef sounded like just the thing, "a brace of pan-tanned bullberrie crisps with a chipotle salsa," as the menu has it. the waitress gave me a stricken look. "um, do you know what that is?" she...
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AOL CityGuide

southwestern flavor, w...
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TripAdvisor

this restaurant was excellent! they serve southwestern style food which is done with flair --not your.....
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New York Magazine

a happy surprise of a place that looks intended for a margarita onslaught...
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OpenTable

Step beyond our atrium. Agave's serene, smart adobe scene provides a glowing setting for the fusion of tradition and Southwestern innovation of Chef Richard Pang. Our menus are created with the greatest care...
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User Reviews of Agave

TEQUILA!

I went at agave for the first time a couple of weeks ago and i already went back three times! I love tequila and this place has a really amazing selection. They make excellent margaritas, i really enjoyed the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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LOVE IT!!!

I was there on friday night with a couple of friends and we had dinner outside. It's such a cute place, very crowded an a lot of fun. We started with some margaritas at the bar, the bartender told us we should...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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I won't come back here

One word- Lackluster! Came here for a bday party and, sat down at the bar waiting for people to show up and ended up getting an unnecessary amount of attitude from the bartender. Its not like i was indecisive...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Great service and atmosphere

We had a great dinner last week at Agave. The food was fantastic, service was prompt and the margaritas are some of the best I've ever had. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone who likes Tequila and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Really cute place.

Me and my three friends went there for dinner friday night. It was our first time there and we walked in cause it seamed like fun. We ended up having a really good time. We waited a bit at the bar cause we...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Try the brunch!!!

I have been going at Agave for quite some time now but i have never tried brunch until sunday. I love the outdoor seating. I had the guacamole as usual and then i tried the huevos rancheros and they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Excellent!

I had a great dinner experience at agave thursday night. Me and my wife celebrated our one year anniversary and i had requested a romantic table when i made the reservation. Well after a great dinner and an...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Poor service and poor food - stay away!

The service was horrible. We had to get our own napkins and had to ask for silverware. The guacamole had a hair in it and the waiter never came out to address the situation. He just sent out another one. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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awesome place

I went there for the cinco de mayo party on monday night and i had a blast. The place was packed! We had to wait a bit for our drinks but it was to be expected since the amount of people that were in there....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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It is just OK

I have tried twice. both times the food was average. certainly no match for Rosa's, and less tasty than Dos Caminos too. let's face it, it's tough finding good mexican in this city. Very good water glass...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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What a Disappointment

I was looking forward to finally visitng this place after reading the good reviews..but what a rip-off! The food and drinks were very average- I've made better guacamole at home! I had the chili shrimp as an...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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good but could be better

i found this place is good value for money with BYO. food is good and service is fast and i found staff friendly. good but not perfect, doesnt deserve a 5 star...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Simply amazing!

This is the best bar i have ever been.Food is delicious, wait staff are friendly and there is no words to describe their decor and ambiance.Highly recommended
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Simply Excellent!

I have to say that place has so many things that are not easy to find in a restaurant these days. Great food, great atmosphere and great staff! The vibe is just amazing. The staff, the music, the bartenders...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Really cool place.

I live in the village and i had never been at Agave before...but after being there saturday night i think i will be there a lot!!! I was walking buy on saturday night with a couple of friends and we decided to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Beatiful place

I went there on saturday night with two other friends for happy hour at the bar. We had some really good frozen margaritas and decided to stay for dinner. We had to wait a little because the place was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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What an experience!!!

MY EVENING AT AGAVE WAS FIILED WITH AMAZING FOOD AND WONDERFUL SERVICE. MY EVENING BEGAN WITH THE HOST ACCOMODATING ME WITH SUCH GRACEFULNESS EVEN WHEN THE RESTUARNT WAS FILLED TO CAPACITY. THEN OUR WAITER...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Don't Waste Your Time, Money or the Calories

Of all the Mexican restaurants in the whole of New York City, I wonder if all the people who rated this restaurant so highly have ever ventured outside of the west village. Agave is the Applebees of Mexican...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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worth it's wait

Went there with five friend on saturday night. No reservation. We waited about 40 minutes cause the place was packed. While waited sampled really great tequila at the bar. They have some selection! Being a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Fun!Fun!Fun!

I always go to Agave cause i live in the neighbourhood and i always make a night out of it! Me and my friends just love have dinner there and then stop at the bar for one last margarita before we leave. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Bad brunch-- who screws up brunch?!

Beautiful restaurant, beautiful people, great professional service but awful food. I had the huevos rancheros-- who screws up huevos rancheros? The chef was probably cooking blindfolded. It was so tasteless....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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beatiful palce

I am from Madrid but i lived in nyc for 12 years and i eat out almost six days a week . I have been to Agave now for the third time and i have to say that i always had a great time. I am so in love with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Over Hyped - Overly Expensive - Undersatisfying

I've been trying to eat at Agave for over a year. During the summer months on a weekend evening, there's a huge wait. I assumed there must be something phenomenal about this place. Sadly, I should have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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not worth the trip

I went to Agave for brunch, so I cannot comment on dinner. The brunch was definitely below average. The potatoes were boring and the egg omelet was dry. I did like the orange juice, but with ice? I personally...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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good food....

went for dinner...good food....good service....ordered the shortribs....nice ambience....however overall bill was a bit over-priced for southwestern cuisine
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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overly rated!

2/17/08-shepards pie-full of elbows and cheese-not worth $18.00, Mexican Ques-were good, had better at Cuba Cafe or Maryannes, $14.00. appetizer-good-pork in crockpot, drink-1-coke, , Service-good, place was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Good place

Hy, My name is Jeremy Toubl from the Toubl Contracting and I've recently been to AGAVE. Very good place, liked it a lot and recommend it to everyone. Regards, Jeremy Toubl
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Great customer service

Whenever we are in NY we will certainly visit the Agave Restaurant. They have good food and the staff is very nice.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Good place

We ate there last Friday with my husband. With all the good reviews I thought it was worth a trial. We were seated promptly, not even a 5 minutes wait. Our waiter was ok. We took 2 margaritas, good ones, but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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the best margaritas anywhere

my friend loves this place and highly recommended it for months now. i finally got there and totally agree with her. the food was great, the waiter was prompt and attentive and the margaritas were probably the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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An oasis in the west village

We began our experience at Agave waiting for the rest of our party at the bar. There, delectable libations were served; frozen margaritas and mojitos that were out of this world! We also ordered the guacamole...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Average brunch and service

I had brunch here recently and the food was average. Had a quesadilla and the chicken was slightly undercooked and the service spotty. Won't be going back.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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SWEAT BOX!

I went to agave because I had heard great things about their drinks. I have to say, the frozen margarita's were amazing! BUT..... when it came time to sit down to eat we were shoved into an awkward booth in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Nice Mexican Dinner

Firstly, this is my first review so im going to do my best. I will say I had high expectations given the ratings I saw here. The decor was fine. I didnt notice anything great or bad and thats not a priority...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Catalyst for a very fun evening

My girlfriend and I were in NYC about 2 months ago. I had scouted out some places that I thought would be worth a try using citysearch since it was my first time in the city. We went to Agave for dinner on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Horrible service and food is par at best

Ugh! Where do I begin... I was part of a table of 4 (two couples) and we had reservations at 8PM on Saturday. We were seated promptly at 8pm but that is where the positives end. The waiter insulted my friend's...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Excellent everything

Everything about this place was wonderful. The atmosphere was very unique and relaxing. The only problem was having to read the menu by candlelight. The short ribs were the best i have ever had. My gf had the...
menupages.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Dope Food Great Tequila

First off the food is BANGING! It's like some neo-next-fusion mexican food that ALL tastes amazing. And if you'd like to drink a real tequila instead of Patron, this is a spot with some choices and the staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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agave nectars!!!!!

Had a great time Sat. night. The bartenders were moving at warp speed but still managed to pour the best drink i have ever had. The agave nectar!!! Smooth is the only way to put it. What a great drink to match...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Disappointed

I have heard so much about Agave resturant. That I had to experience it for myself. It was Saturday evening and I was looking foward to having margritas with my friends at the bar. We were approached by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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My New Spot In The West Village!

Simply put, FUN! My friend and I had a wonderful experience at Agave last Friday night. We arrived earlier then our scheduled reservation time so we decided to have a seat at the bar. Well, we never left there...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Sumptuous Southwestern Delights Amid A Casually Elegant Ambience

Officially my favorite restaurant in the West Village...I found this jewel some three years ago and became an instant fan. Since then some notable improvements include a more jovial atmosphere at the bar and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER <---

Ok. So seeing as this place had 5 star rating from the two users below I decided to plan my friends birthday party here. They were so unhelpful and when calling to confirm they were trying to get me to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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WOW!!! My new favorite bartenders My new favorite spot!!

We went to Agave on Friday night and the above quote says it all. The bartenders were very funny and confident. Jamie made my drink in literally 10 seconds as well as balancing the glass on his wrist while he...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Warning!!!! The Worst Mexican Restaurant Ever!!!!!

We came to this restaurant because it was highly recommended on city search but to our dismay it was obvious whoever has eaten in that establishment has never had authenticate Mexican food. I can't believe...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Over Rated

This place is so over rated. I must say i lost faith in city search after i visited Agave. I was so excited to go there for the "perfect margarita" which everyone has been hyping up, upon arrival the host was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Worth the Awards!

I decided to give Agave a try after reading about the many awards they had received here on City Search. To sum it up, it was fantastic! The food was great, the margaritas were killer, and the ambiance was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Growing Pains or a Downward Spiral?

Agave used to be our bar of preference. Then they lost two great bartenders and replaced them with kids. They recently removed one of the meanest hostesses in NY and have replaced her. The food is still...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Don't waste your time here

As a lover of all foods Mexican, I was VERY DISAPPOINTED with this restaurant. Not only was the food mediocre at best (First of all the chef should be embarrassed at both the consistency of the guacamole, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Overhyped brunch to be avoided

About the worst brunch I've ever had with service that paralleled the quality of the food. eggs benedict considered of a soggy english muffin, over cooked egg, dried out ham, and pasty bernaisse. The food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Half Price Happy Hour

Loved the Strawberry Margaritas and the people watching out the window is enjoyable. I could definitely see this as a local hangout for the West Villagers.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Boffo brunch!

Recommended by Citysearch as Best Brunch of 2007, eight of us went to Agave on Saturday and had a wonderful experience! The food was delicious and the waitstaff was helpful, friendly, and attentive. We spent...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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it was okay

i heard a lot of hype about this place and was kind of disappointed. the food was pretty standard and the service was kinda slow. there are a lot of interesting mexican places to explore in nyc, and i think im...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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If you have tastebuds - do NOT GO HERE

After seeing it rated so highly on CitySearch, three of us went for dinner last Sunday. I've lost my trust for city search also. The margaritas were terrible - even after naming our tequila and spending $15 -...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Agave

We keep saying we're gonna get here one of these days - and dammit one of these days we're gonna get to Agave!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Even Better Now!

I used to frequent Agave often when I lived in the neighborhood but I haven't been back in at least 6 months. I always thought they had decent food at a fair price. On Saturday night myself and 3 friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Margaritas were killer

We went for Margaritas and appetizers on Saturday afternoon and not only was the service prompt(maybe it was because it wasn't a super busy time of day), but the drinks and quesadillas were exactly what we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Beautiful place!

Last night i went at Agave and we made a night of it. We had dinner but then we stayed for drinks at the bar cause it was really crowded and a lot of fun. The drinks are so good! The people that work there are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Bad service for Sunday brunch

Sunday brunch has gone way down at this place. Terrible, terrible service. I don't know if Agave is hurting for money, but they charge you for a mimosa/bloody mary/margarita with your brunch even if you don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Spotty Food ... Fantastic Service

Had Dinner at Agave last Friday Night - Aug 3. Before I tell you of my Food Experience, and while you are still reading, when you visit Agave, ask to be seated on "Scott H's" (server 11) Station. If he is not...
menupages.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Best Margaritas in Town!!!

i dined at agave last week w/ a group of friends and colleagues and had a blast! i particularly enjoyed their margaritas and our waiter happened to suggest a new dish they had - scallops! it was delicious!! i...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Such a fun place!!!

So this place is really cool and a lot of fun. I had dinner there on saturaday with three other friends, we sat outside and had an excellent dinner.They really tried their best to accomodate us though we...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Simply wonderful food, service and atmosphere.

I went to Agave with a friend one hot summer evening. The restaurant had a bar, outdoor and inside seating area. We choose the inside area which was cooler. It was nicely furnished with wooden ceiling,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Good food/drinks-- Bartenders pitiful

The happy hour is a good deal with 1/2 price off their amazing margaritas. Food not bad either. However, after a handful of visits here and sitting at the bar, I can say that any bartender i've ever seen here...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Too high for what you get!!

I have to agree with previous customer. This food should be called "mexican fusion" with all that they offer. Mexican food shoud not be "this expensive" and the service was not up to par! Drinks were just...
menupages.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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obnoxious service and overpriced

the cocktails were outstanding, and the happy hour specials on margaritas is great. i only had an appetizer and it was enjoyable, too; however, the service at this place is so unprofessional and unwelcoming, i...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Definitely worth it!!

Spent Sunday afternoon at agave for brunch and was pleasantly surprised. we ate outside and people watched. Eggs benedict and a mimosa for 13.95. it was a good find.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Not as good the second time around...

I have to say, I'm a little dissapointed with AGAVE. I've been twice. The first time (about a year ago), I must have ordered every good thing on the menu, and our waitress was great. I just went last week...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Above Average

I'll give this 3.5 stars. Had a b-day party here for a very large group (20) on a last minute. They were able to accomodate us. Food was good, overpriced, service was ok but a bit slow. Their drinks are strong...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Great neighborhood restaurant

Agave isa fun place with great food, good prices and great margaritas, not to mention great atmosphere and friendly service. i live nearby and make it in there at least once a week. i've recommended it...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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nice place!

I went to Agave yesterday for lunch with 3 colleagues - it was wonderful!! The staff was very professional and courteous and they helped us make a decision about what to order - never once rushing us. Food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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just not worth it

i have eaten at this restaurant a couple of times and realize i keep going back because the atmosphere is just so beautiful...makes me feel like i'm on vacation in some south american country... BUT i have...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Cool place

found agave unexpectedly 3 night ago. we were just passing by but the windows in the front were out and you could feel the vibe from inside on the street. very cool. had some guac and dosequis at the bar with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Great for groups

Enjoyed a wonderful farewell party for an esteemed colleague at AGAVE. Even though we were a group of 17, we were allowed the opportunity to eat as one group in the outdoor cafe and it was a marvelous send-off...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Very Happening Place

Our reservations were cancelled because we were late, so we waited at the bar for a long time. There were tons of ppl waiting for a table. The decor was nice. I had the tuna served rare which was pretty good....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Great place

Good food great place. I liked the atmosphere and the ambiance. We had a nice time there and would go again. Thanks guys
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Amazing food and drinks!

I enjoyed the night life provided by Agave. The drinks were incredible and so were the appetizers. We ordered a variety of appetizers ranging from steak quesadillas to shrimp cocktails, each were extremely...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Excellent vibe and food

I am from Scarsdale, but I love eating in the