Agave in Frederick is truly one of my favorite places to relax, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with friends. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome with their friendly, attentive service. The bartenders were fantastic, crafting delicious drinks and making the happy hour experience even more enjoyable. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Whether you're stopping by for appetizers and cocktails or sitting down for a full meal, you won't be disappointed. I also loved the outdoor patio seating, which is pet-friendly, making it the perfect place to bring your four-legged companion while enjoying the beautiful weather. The indoor dining area is equally impressive--clean, comfortable, and inviting. It's refreshing to find a restaurant that consistently delivers excellent food, outstanding drinks, exceptional customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Agave has definitely earned my recommendation, and I'll be returning again soon. If you're looking for a great local restaurant in Frederick, this is a must-visit! #AgaveFrederick #FrederickMD #SupportLocal #EatLocalFrederick #HappyHourFavorites #PetFriendlyPatio #FrederickEats #CommunityStrong read more

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Trying to find a table for 8 people on a Saturday night, without reservations, can be challenging. Luckily we were early in the evening and Agave welcomed us and made sure we had a good visit. This was our first visit and everything went smoothly from prompt service, good drinks, and tasty food. The fried sweet plantains were perfectly cooked. Additionally, we tried the bowl, brisket burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. The complimentary chips and salsa were a hit with thin crisp tortilla chips and a thick unique salsa, which was quite tasty. Overall a positive visit. read more

So this is trying to be a Mexican place . I don't know if it was Tex-Mex. Came in Mother's Day ... The country music was blaring The waitress brought chips and salsa which was fine. We decided on just an appetizer since the music was so loud. So we went with the chicken nachos. I can't imagine what it was but it tasted like they spilled the sugar bowl on them. I guess it's possibly the bbq like sprinkle on the chips. Either way the sugary taste was definitely unexpected and not desirable. Shame it's a nice place read more

Love this place! I go every Friday for karaoke! I enjoy the wings. They have great specials including taco Tuesday! Additionally they have events most nights like darts etc. the ambiance is great on any night. The service and staff are friendly! They also have great djs on Saturday evenings! Must check them out! read more

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this place has an amazing happy hour menu and full-size tacos on the happy hour menu with an amazing flavor that chicken in Carnitas is my favorite. Service is always really good. The bartender offers suggestions or drinks and it's very welcoming. Definitely a spot downtown. You wanna hit up. read more

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Good service but food was OK. Some of my food came out cold. Probably wouldn't come back for food. Drinks were good though.

Overall Agave 137 can be summed up as disappointing. The location has been nicely redone inside and gives the appearance of a decent tequila bar. But the space overall is small. The service was generally attentive but I suspect that was because there were only two other customers. I ordered a 137 bowl. The 137 bowl can best be described as mushy. It was every single element that mushy and Chipotle makes a better bowl for the price. My husband ordered 2 tacos (lunch special) and they were mediocre at best. Housed in a flour tortilla, the tacos had too much sauce and cheese compared to the meat ratio. Would I return no, there are better places in Fredrick for this type of fair that frankly rank higher. read more

Stopped into agave 137 on a Sunday evening. It's a seat yourself situation with 3 small tables outside and plenty of inside and bar seating. The complimentary chips and salsa were the best I've ever had, the salsa was smoky and the chips were dusted with salt and flavor. We ordered one of their specialty cocktails I think called circus flare? And a spicy margarita. The specialty cocktail wasn't my favorite as it just tasted like spiked sunny D, but the marg was delicious. I ordered the quesadilla Americana with chicken. It is the same chicken used in the chicken tinga taco. The meat was soft, tender, and moist. However I found it to be quite spicy and because of this I could only eat 1/4 pieces :( my friend also found her chicken tinga taco to be spicy as well. When we brought it up we were told they were changing up the recipe. The pork taco was excellent and the fish taco was a 10/10 very crispy and flavorful. My favorite item was the street corn, creamy and tangy I would eat that everyday!! We sat outside on their patio, it is shaded and great for people watching. Aiden was our server, he made sure our waters were always full and answered all our questions. He also gave great recommendations. I recommend agave 137 and will definitely be back! read more

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I really try not to write bad reviews but the lady with brown hair was so rude to me. Vibes were decent. Lines were long. I didn't try the food so I'm not sure. But the atmosphere was not what I was looking for. The drinks were also very expensive. read more

We stopped by Agave for lunch and found a quaint little bar restaurant. Not many people on a Sunday afternoon. Agave was a nice little place with a good menu of reasonably priced tacos and other foods. Ala carte menu that had varied items to select from. I tried a rockfish and jerk chicken taco. Jerk chicken was spicy and flavorful. The rockfish was fried perfectly and the jicama slaw was a perfect complement. Bottomless chips and salsa was a great topper for our lunch. The bartender was attentive and friendly. All in all we enjoyed our visit. The downside was the heat was out and it was quite chilly. read more

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The food: The queso dip and guacamole were fantastic! However, I recommend the chef consider heating the chips up before serving or even make them fresh ‍, this would really compliment the outstanding dips. Tacos: Ordered chorizo tacos and the brisket tacos. They were absolutely delicious. The chorizo is a classic Mexican chorizo with the Smokey flavor I was looking for! The chef did not skimp on the filling. The braised brisket was also tasty, I wouldn't say it was "special" but, more of a comfort food. Loved the pickled (or maybe lime marinated? ) onions on top Now, if you are looking for "special", try the Korean taco! A little sweet with a lot of heat. Very delectable! A taco standout! A couple of very small issues, food was served on the coolish side and the corn tortillas really needed to be heated. This was not a show stopper for me, as i scarfed them down! Other stuff: The yucca fries are also a standout. Seemingly hand cut and served hot and fresh! Dip these in the queso or guacamole!! The street corn was freaking phenomenal but, I was a little taken aback that it is served on the cob. I'm used to this in Mexico, but at a sit down restaurant it might be nice to have it off the cob or maybe served with a knife... or a boatload of wet napkins! My face was all up in it!! I had the street corn facial The drinks: The skinny margarita was perfectly prepared. Very fresh tasting lime, not sweet with a Smokey mescal (i think?). The black salt rimmer is a very classy addition! Also, I really like the high end cocktail glass...very nice addition The bar: talk about a tight ship, this place is very well run with excellent service. The bartenders were all very quick with service and plentiful with the smiles and warm demeanor. Everyone was constantly working to keep everything stocked and ensure that customers were serviced quickly. I was super impressed with the team work here. Overall impressions: Our waitstaff was phenomenal! Natalie kept in constant contact with our table, checking in to ensure we had everything we needed and in general adding pleasant conversation for our experience. Other waitstaff helped out and were also very pleasant to interact with. We will definitely be back and i highly recommend, especially if you can catch happy hour. Really great HH specials! read more

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Stopped in on a Tuesday night around 630. Not many patrons. Self seating. Server was nice but the 1810? house drink was trash. All mixer. Onto the food We had an array of tacos and the carnitas was too salty to eat. I realize this is a salty dish by preparation but it was inedible. All, I mean all, of the tacos tasted like the seasonings were mixed up and did not pair well. All of the meat was terrible. I did not finish one taco, only tasted. We paid and left. Won't be back. Shame. Great location, decor and atmosphere. Food and drinks matter, especially when that's what you sell. read more

Agave 137 - Tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

$20 for the worst drinks ever. Literally only paying for sour mix. No thanks sis. Not worth it at all.

I was in the mood for tacos and a quick search led me here. I was here on a Tuesday around 5pm and when I got there only two other people were in the restaurant. Granted, it was the day before Thanksgiving so maybe that had something to do with how not crowded it was. But it was definitely filling up by 6pm, which is when their taco deal started. They also had a happy hour taco menu, but only included a few from the menu. I love a spicy margarita and they do make a good one here. Plenty spicy. The bartender also recommended the cucumber margarita. The flavor was outstanding. Definitely would order again. The tacos are huge. I ordered 3 and was full, but wished I could eat more. I had the carnitas taco (just eh), the rockfish taco (better), and the jerk chicken taco (the best - YUM) They had a lot of other creative tacos on the menu so I definitely want to go back and try more. I'm a fan. read more

Our experience at Agave was overall, fine. I would highly NOT recommend this restaurant for vegetarians, though. To start with the positives, the service was good + quick. We had our waters + salsa very quickly. The restaurant was pretty empty, which we thought was surprising for Taco Tuesday. The margaritas were also good, but a bit pricey at $11 each. The location is also great in downtown Frederick. On the other hand, our food was pretty disappointing. There were no vegetarian tacos offered for Taco Tuesday, but we ordered the veggie tacos, the vegetarian nachos, elote, and the plantains. The veggie tacos had very little filling, and tasted overwhelmingly like the mustard in the sauce. They weren't terrible, but they were underwhelming for $6 each. The nachos were decent, but again the topping ratio was not ideal. It was hard to get a bite of nachos with all the toppings. The plantains were good, but I wish they had a sauce to go with them. The corn was also fine. I mostly used the plantains and corn to eat with the nachos + tacos to give them more substance. Overall, not terrible, but certainly not good for vegetarians. read more

We went here last night and really good addition to downtown Frederick. I had the shrimp taco - outstanding! My son had the brisket nachos and I stole them when he was done because they were awesome. We had a tequila flight and it was also very good. My daughter and husband had various other tacos and all really good. We are looking forward to coming back. Of it was extremely quick service so kudos to kitchen and waitress. There was also live music. Highly recommend. read more

Agave 137 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Opening weekend! And it was In the Street, so it was pretty chaotic. But it went better than we expected. After some inital miscommunication between the host and the server, everything came out quickly and accurately. I had the Pinkman Paloma, which was excellent. And they use grapefruit soda instead of grapefruit juice, so it's safer for medicated people! We also ordered the queso blanco, yuca fries, chorizo taco, rockfish taco, and shrimp taco. The shrimp taco and yuca fries were the best. We felt like everything else could use more spice, but it was all still tasty. Excited to go back when they have their full menu up and running, especially for happy hour. read more

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A friend and I checked this place out for happy hour for the first time yesterday. Inside is really cool, I like the decor and updates they made since it was Taco Daddy. The happy hour specials are pretty great as far as the $3 tacos and half price drinks (which made their margaritas between $5-7). I would highly recommend the Smoke on the Water or Sweet and Spicy margaritas. I tried 3 tacos, chicken tinga, rockfish, batata. They come served on two soft corn to tortillas. They were all good, no complaints but very basic. If tacos is this restaurants "thing" I guess I just expected...more. But for $3 I would return for happy hour. Paying the full price though seems a little steep to me. They also don't provide chips and salsa, you have to pay for it. 7$ for chips and salsa that are free at most places seems steep. The true disappointment was the guacamole. At $12 we thought it should have been better quality and it's really a small portion. 0/10 for the quac it taste like store bought. In conclusion: I would return for happy hour, minus the quac, but I wouldn't seek it out beyond that. 4 stars because the margs are delish, but they aren't very strong. read more

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Loved it . I got a flight of reposado tequila. I had some questions about tequila. All my questions were answered. Our server was very professional had friendly. I will go back again to try new flavors. Nice quiet atmosphere. Really laid back. I recommend Agave 137 to anyone interested in trying new tequilas. read more

You would think being at a Mexican style bar/kitchen, they would play maybe Mexican or Spanish music but that was not the case. I have been sitting here for over an hour and I have yet to hear 1 good transition from 1 song to another. I might as well plug in my own phone and choose the songs myself. Nightlife is not recommended here !! read more

The flavors of the food were not terrible, but the food wasn't cooked well. The sweet potatoes in the vegetable tacos were not cooked nearly enough, so they were still crunchy. The brisket in the zany taco was really oily. The plantain side dish was a nice size, but the pieces were all cut so thick that they didn't cook through & caramelize properly. The side of rice came out after the rest of the meal, and was tepid (if not on the cold side of tepid). The waitress was really friendly though. The rockfish taco was very tasty. read more

My girlfriend and I were in town for the weekend celebrating her best friends bday, so we went into town when we got in looking for a place to eat and stumbled upon Agave 137! The ambiance in here is really cute, lots of tables set up for 2 and big tables, so this is definitely a good spot for dates or big groups! We started with the chips and queso, which was delicious! The queso was super creamy and the chips tasted really fresh. For the entrees, I went with three of their tacos (Korean, chicken, and carnitas), her friend went with three tacos (2 carnitas and a chicken), and my girlfriend got the steak and yuca! The service was super quick even on a busy night!! The tacos were LOADED and super flavorful, constructed perfectly, and very reasonably priced. My girlfriends steak was cooked a nice medium rare and was served with a large side of yuca fries and green beans! I was absolutely in love with the yuca fries and kept snacking off of her plate! I highly recommend coming here! read more

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Probably the worst restaurant and food experience we've had in years. First, we walk into the restaurant and the wait staff seemed surprised to see us there - likely they were expecting us to go to the bar since thats what all the patrons did after us. No one greeted us, so we asked where to sit, and after a few confusing moments we were directed to a booth. The waiter seemed like he was unsure of what to do and after hovering for awhile and asking way too many questions allowed us to look at the menu. It was happy hour, and margaritas are supposed to be half off, but when asked about frozen margaritas they said they weren't included. Perhaps it was too expensive to work the blender to crush the ice instead of just serving it on the rocks? Seriously, how stupid. Food - truly awful. We ordered six different tacos and the dip trio. All the tacos were cold and very basic and unflavorful, and kind of wet, like school cafeteria sloppy joes. The queso tasted simply of melted cheese, not queso, had no flavor. The guacamole was poorly made and the salsa had an off flavor, possible beans? Lets just say we've gotten better queso from the frozen food section at the grocery store. And the piece de resistance - the churros. I rate my mexican restaurants by the churros. These were fried probably two days ago, not tossed in any sugar at all with a dash of cinnamon on top. They tasted like a foot. Seriously. They made a nice "bonk" sound against the dish, like a piece of wood. So, good for a drum solo maybe. All this can be yours for the low low price of $60. Enjoy. read more

Agave 137 - Churros. Supposedly. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Great spot for tacos! I visited with a group of friends and we all order from the a la carte taco menu. Great selection and so good! Table was served with chips and salsa which was ok. However, the drinks/cocktails were perfect! The waiter was very friendly along with the rest of the staff. Depending on the night there may also be live music. read more

Agave 137 - Tacos! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The chips and dip should be included like everywhere else not extra. Staff should bring water and attend their customers. Otherwise laid back vibe, the tacos are good and the margaritas strong enough. Would like to got back. read more

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Good drinks, good food and a vibe on Karaoke Fridays. Great time always when visiting Downtown Frederick

Great margaritas and tasty food. My wife was expecting the shrimp in the taco to be warm and the soft taco shells were also not heated. Is it me or does this not sound correct. Maybe the chef does it differently here because everywhere else we've been it's heated . Other then that everything else was good. read more

The chicken quesadilla is amazing!! It is severed with a side of pico de gallo, crema, cotija! The chicken was slow cooked and juicy and flavorful and delicious!! Margaritas were also very tasty as well as the chips and salsa! Our server, Aiden, was kind and professional! Looking forward to coming back soon!! read more

Our server, Aidan, was fantastic! He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional. Aidan made our dining experience special. Thanks Aidan and Agave ! read more

This is a newer restaurant so they may be still working out some of the details. The food tasted good, but the experience was a weird one. Once I got to the hostess stand, I asked if we could order happy hour still and the host said 100% that we could. I immediately tried to order happy hour and the waited refused to serve the happy hour as it ended in a few minutes. My dinner partner and I each ordered 1 taco to start and asked to hold the menu since we would likely be ordering more. The waited said that he would get yelled at and would be in big trouble if he allowed to do that. Overall the food was good but serval interactions with the staff (those outlined here and quite a few others) made the experience unenjoyable. We felt pressured to eat quickly and leave. read more

Agave 137 - Tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Service was great, the waiter was friendly and they even had a live band come on towards the end of our meal which was nice. The food was another story though. Not only do you have to pay extra for chips and salsa (unlike many other Mexican places), the salsa isn't even good and even as someone who likes salty food it was way too salty for me. The tacos were kind of hit or miss but they have a lot of options which was nice. Did not like the Korean taco but the vegan batata was actually very good. Overall - not bad, but there are plenty of other Mexican places in Frederick. read more

Two stars because the place looks great and they did have one good thing on their menu - Korean beef taco and Batata vegan taco. Their chips and salsa are $10! I asked for queso but it was disgusting (watery and grainy) so they gave me salsa instead. The salsa was not an improvement. Not only do they charge so much for chips and salsa, but it's not even homemade like other places that are and are complementary. As far as the carnitas and chicken tinga tacos go - it needs seasoning. The tortillas used for the tacos are cold and pre made. Their cocktails are okay at best but not worth it for $12 each. The service was fine and they did understandably well for opening weekend. Lastly, they charged us a $10 cover to go into the establishment during dinner. Just because you have live music, you shouldn't charge people to go in during dinner time. I understand the cover once the kitchen is closed and only the bar remains open for the DJ. DJ Javy gets a five- star review. Agave 137 does not. read more

Went tonight just for drinks. My wife had the Don Blessing , supposedly with Don Julio tequila - it was all juice, no discernible alcohol. At $14 for a house cocktail you have much higher expectations than to essentially get mixer on ice. Then the person eating to our right at the bar interrupted us to implore us not to order the mushroom taco. So disappointed. We really wanted to like this place but we won't be going back. read more

This was a great place to hop over from work for a break for lunch. The service was very attentive, quick and friendly. I loved the chips that were house made and had a great seasoning on them. They paired perfectly with the creamy queso fundito. The tacos were super tasty, with the stars of the show being the Batata and the Korean beef. The prices can get steep, but we left full and with a lunch punch card that on our 10th punch we get 3 free tacos. They also have a lunch special where prices are 15% off! read more

Agave 137 is a fantastic addition to downtown Frederick! The margaritas are unbelievable! The menu is very creative and I absolutely loved everything I've had so far. I highly recommend you check it out! read more

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Overpriced bland food. They even charge for chips and salsa. Service was slow too. Big disappointment for downtown Frederick.

Nice staff but food sucked, tried the ceviche which is marked as their best dish and tasted horrible. I love ceviche but this was not giving at all. I was upset that I wasted $16 on this. Got some salsa instead but even that tasted off, tasted like chili. read more

Agave 137 - The ceviche - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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India was an amazing server. Her recommendation, attentiveness and knowledge of the tequila provided an ambiance of elegance. C&C read more

My family and I went for Taco Tuesday. It was disappointing because the special did not start until 6 pm although the sign outside did not specify the time. The tacos were bland. Relatively expensive for mediocre food. read more

Had the Korean beef, rockfish, & la batata tacos and and the 3 pepper lemon hot sauce. Delicious and great atmosphere and service. Looks like an extensive selection of tequilas as well. Highly recommend you check them out. read more

Agave 137 - Tacos for lunch, yummy. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland