No ground beef. Those three words should set your expectations for this restaurant. If you prefer the relatively bland shredded beef style of Mexican food, this is your place. If you prefer the spicy ground beef Tex-Mex style (as we do), look elsewhere. With that said, the food is reasonably good and we've never had any complaints about the service. This place regularly has live music and is a popular night spot in Avon. read more

Pretty cool place. One of the most popular places for Hispanic food in Avon. I think their Fish Tacos are the best thing they have so hit them up for their Fish Taco Special on Fridays (I think). Also, its pretty impressive that they have awesome big music artists go there during the winter for shows. read more

The meal started out nice, only because their free tortillas were tasty.... But what ensued after was simply the worst restaurant service I've encountered. It took 20 minutes for a server to come by and bring us our waters. Another 15 to get our very first drink order. By this point we all knew what we wanted to eat so once we finally got the attention of the manager (since our server was nowhere to be found) we went ahead and just asked for our appetizers and meals. Our meal finally arrived 1:15 after we sat. The chicken was dry as hell, they got one of the orders wrong which had to be sent back, and all the while all the staff, with the exception of one runner, were rude and careless. I'd only recommend on slow nights, they clearly don't have the organization/capacity to handle high volumes. read more

Entered saw 2 mice left. Waitress was apologetic but did not seem surprised. Disappointing because of prior reviews and we went out if our way to go there. The menu looked good. read more

We loved the homemade tortillas! Our waitress nicely accommodated a couple of special needs we had and the guacamole was delicious. We would go again if we return to the area. read more

The restaurant looked great. The initial service was slow but got better. The bartender was very attentive and was happy to change the TV channel to a different game. The Bahama Mama was ok & the Margarita was good. The food was great. I would definitely go back. read more

Good - the fresh and warm tortillas when you arrive. Our waitress was great as well. Very nice and really friendly. Bad - Margs were sub par at best. The Top Shelf tasted like water with a hint of tequila. The other specialty tasted like coconut and lime. read more

Had lunch here with hubby today. Outstanding top shelf margarita, ala cart tacos were yummy but you have to try the chicken tortilla soup! So fresh and delicious. Place was dead though which caused concern but no need to worry, food was spot on. read more

I loved this place the moment I walked through the door---- awesome décor-- made me feel like I had stepped across the border-- not in a "cheezy" way-- but a classy way---- waited a minute for the hostess as she was busy off doing something in the dining room--- but when we sat down here came the fresh made tortillas-- yum-- we ate em before the waiter could come get a drink order so we ordered more with our drinks-- extensive margarita list and the two chosen we really tasty and actually affordable--- coming from California the prices for drinks -- and actually the whole menu seemed quite reasonable-- ordered some calamari as an app and boy was it great-- fried but not greasy and very tender with a nice kick of some spicey peppers-- my companion ordered a carne asada steak served with a mole enchilada and I ordered a scallop dish that was frickin awesome-- as good a scallop dish as i've had in years-it came with a Mexican infused risotto and two sauces that were sophisticated yet approachable -- my companion liked the food but I simply loved it- I tried his mole and it was so complex and good -- he is from the east coast and i'm from the west coast---Agave is west coast style Mexican food for sure-- not too much cheese-- and some very healthy options which I am excited to come back and try--- they even mark the menu items as gluten free or vegetarian -- I have some friends with some dietary concerns that I will have to bring to this place--- read more

served salsa/tiny torts without napkins or silvewrware. Waiter seemed spaced out. it was Taco Tuesday & I was served beef instead of the chicken tacos I ordered. told to keep them and they were finally replaced by chicken. We ate outside on a beautiful day but the tables are so close to the road the fumes got to me. left the "new " tacos there and left. lots of families with kids too. read more

Would NOT recommend. Extremely poor service, food mediocre. Very understaffed. Will not return. Have eaten at several restaurants here in last few days, this, by far the worst experience. read more

I ate dinner last night at Agave. I had to wait a minute to get greeted but it looked like the host was running food. I had the carne asada taco appetizer. Never had cactus paddle before but it went well with the app. I had the callos asado (grilled scallops)for dinner. Let me tell you before this I would have never bought scallops at a Mexican restaurant but the waitress said it was the best on the menu so I gave it a shot. Best scallop dish I've had in a while!!! Top shelf marg was delicious and very song. Highly recommended!!! read more

I love the fresh tortillas hand made right up front! I've been here several times and always enjoyed the food. It is fresh-made authentic Mexican style. No Tex-Mex here. The menu includes some unique items not usually found in Mexican restaurants. Kid-friendly at dinner time. The Mahi Mahi tacos are great. They have a vegetarian menu too. Taco specials on Tuesday. The service is always friendly and attentive. Agave is also the #1 venue for live music in the Vail Valley. read more

Taco Tuesday is a favorite & we like to switch it up between the Mahi Ceviche & the spicy crispy Calamari as an appetizer...last night the Calamari was the best we've ever had & I'd highly recommend it to all. Service is always solid & the warm tortillas as you are seated are very inviting, aromatic & delicious. read more

TERRIBLE food, awful drinks. Don't waste your time or money. You'll only end up with indigestion. The worst meal I've had in a long time. The place was dirty, table and dishes didn't appear clean. Service was ok, but did not make up for disgusting food and drinks. read more

Great authentic Mexican cuisine. Fish tacos were great. Rice a little on the firm side. Good margarita list but they use store bought sweet n sour mix not homemade simple syrup. read more

This was the best Mexican food my family and I have ever tasted. The food was fresh and delicious. The portion sizes were large and reasonably priced. The service was great and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a place to eat in Vail/Beaver Creek. read more

Agave's for the win!! This was the second year in a row we used Agave to host a team dinner and they were AMAZING and extremely accommodating both times! The food was delicious and the service was on point. They offered us the whole upstairs that easily held 40+ people and even came with our very own BARTENDER!!! When it came time to pay the bill, which can be dreadful with large parties like this, it was smooth and flawless. Truly the most relaxing and delicious team dinner I've ever put together! Highly recommend!!! read more

I've gone to agave three times. Two of those times, I had a meal and watched a concert. The food was pretty bland, unexciting, and seemed to be typical mushy, mexican food, without flavors or additions to make the meal worth the price. The concerts here, I've experience, the artists are great, but they have to work in a less than ideal environment, if they don't bring their own sound people, it seems like agave just can't get it right. read more

AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL service. The entire staff team seemed to be a bunch of mountain men and women who simply did not give a damn about their jobs. Drinks came late, food came late. When the band began setting up they left the door open while removing tables to clear space. Did not close it after entering and leaving which made the entire building about 45 degrees for 20 minutes. The tacos were at very best average. read more

I'm not sure what Agave is like on a regular night, but my review is of their taco Tuesday. Vail, Co and affordable prices are usually not found in the same sentence, but Agave's $1.50 tacos were well worth the price. We got 2 margaritas and 8 tacos for around $30. The service was not exceptional, but it was more than adequate for my taste. I would go back for taco Tuesday at Agave. read more

Wow, great food with friendly staff. I will be going back for sure as the bill was very reasonable. A must if ever visiting the area!!

Fabulous prickly pear Margarita and absolutely fantastic grilled mahi tacos. Ceviche was good the grilled shrimp tacos were good as well. Definitely recommend. read more

I don't even know how the food is at this place. I was calling to put a reservation in and went unanswered on 30 phone calls. You think for a taco plate costing +$11, they would have enough to pay an employee to answer the phone, oh wait they did.. And they just hung up on me several times. This place is a joke when it comes to service and I know that without even going inside. I'm just assuming the phone is at the bottom of the deep fryer that's why it's hard to answer. read more

This place is a Joke! I walked in at 9pm on a Sat night and most of the chairs were already put up on the tables. When I asked the staff, Chris, who later claimed to be the Manager if they are still open he said "we'll the door is open is it". I asked why the attitude, and all he wanted was to get Into a confrontation. I wish I could review the food, but I left before that could happen. Please avoid this place ! Very poor customer service!!!!! I asked for a manager to contact me and Chris refused. read more

I would not recommend this resturant. The guy working as the host is very unprofessional, rude and extremely racist. Food was ok too. Their queso was a chunk of cheese in a bowl (we still had to pay for it). My son had cheese quesadilla and got sick having half of it. I would not recommend this resturant to anyone. read more

Well I'm a pretty easy going person and don't get to upset about many things but as I walked in the restaurant I had to wait for about 5 minutes to get someone to speak to me. So I asked for a to go order and the gal asked if I had a reservation... Hmm that's new to me a reservation for a to go anyways she got a manager and I asked him for a to go order he told me, ya we do to go orders but you need to do it at the bar! He didn't seem to thrilled and acted as if I were a huge hassle to him. So I watched the bartender tell other people who were trying to order some food, "you may eat eventually but I'm bartending first." He did as he said and continued bartending and finished washing his glasses and looked at the people who wanted food after about ten minutes and said what do you want to eat it's gonna take a while? After that I waited about 10 minutes till he asked what I wanted I said a to go order and he said nope we don't do those. I told him I was just told by your manager that you will take a to go order. He said "they are wrong, have a good night...." Well not sure of many businesses who don't like money but these people don't seem to like money or people when they are busy.... Pretty poor customer service in my opinion... Hopefully if you go to this place you will have a better situation and better evening... read more

Horrible service and the food was mediocre at best. I had the steak fajitas and the steak was awful quality.

Just got back from Vail/Avon area and must say Agave has the best margaritas and mexican food that is not Tex-Mex. From the warm homemade tortillas to the beef tacos (not ground beef!) to the tenderloin (yum), I wont wait another 8 yrs to go back! OBTW, the burritos are hugh! read more

Very poor service at every table around us including ours. Barely adequate food - only saving grace was the fresh tortillas and dog friendly. read more

Great taco Tuesday deals! Usually have live music after $1.50 tacos! I understand there is some pretty big-named bands that play here in the winter! I will say, came here with one of my friends who is allergic to lycopene, which is in the salsa. It was $1.50 taco night and they said, for them to take the salsa off of the tacos rather than not originally put it on, they would have to charge us the regular price of $2.75 for the taco. Seriously? You're going to charge me more, to not put an ingredient on, in the first place? Usually, it cost more to add an ingredient, not to take one off. What a bunch of assholes! Even the manager or owner, Patrick, or Patricio, acted like it was a big deal. There is a spiky, blond haired bartender here named steve, that use to bartend at 8150, back in the day, when i use to visit that bar. Biggest asshole ever, and I hear he's got a pretty large ego still, at Agave! I can't speak from experience on this trip ( as I recognized him, and steered clear), but if he is still here very much, avoid him at all costs! Otherwise, I look forward to seeing some hopefully decent music this coming winter!! Eat the tacos but avoid anything that includes "seafood" here!! read more

Ok so you advertise the amazing tequila selection you offer, yet your bartender has no desire to reach to the top shelf (and dust off, yes boys lets take a simple bar mop to make those beautiful spirit bottle sparkle) and share some knowledge about the beautiful agave spirit ... Too bad, was ready to drop $$$ as I would on a fine scotch. And the server knew diddely squat about tequilas, boasting being a bourbon drinker... Sorry kid, Jameson's and Jack ARE NOT bourbon spirits!!! Jack is a TN sour mash and Jameson's is an Irish whisky .... KNOW YOUR PRODUCT or get out of the business!!! The housemade torties were truly fabulous, everything else was below par, especially being in a heavily MX populated area ... Regardless, ABSOLUTELY disappointed with the lack of tequila knowledge, not worth the 2 month wait since I arrived.... Maui offers better authentic Mexican food than Agave in Avon!!!!! read more

Sat at the bar. Service was some of the worst ever experienced anywhere. Bartender seemed not to care about anybody there. Food was decent and quick. House margs taste like watered down limeade. read more

This place always disappoints. I don't know why we continue to try Agave thinking they've had to improve since the last time, but it always reminds us why we shouldn't return. Doubling as a music venue is obnoxious. In the middle of the winter they'll freeze you out at dinner while they bring the band in and leave the door open. Service is consistently awful. Takes a while to get someone to greet you at the door and then it's never a warm greeting. Their uniforms are so filthy you might lose your appetite. They'll up charge you for extra tortillas for your fajitas even after they already up charged you for getting chicken & steak fajitas. Apparently adding extra meat at an up charge will not get you more than 3 tortillas. And finally the food quality: ceviche is mushy, steak is grizzly and chewy, chicken is bland, fajita veggies include onions and 2 pepper slices. Don't ruin your night by going to Agave. read more

I went to a show here last night and while the actual band was good, they didn't start until two hours after they were supposed to, and all seemed to be pretty trashed by the time they got up there. The bar tender who was working downstairs on the right side of the bar was extremely rude- he ignored me for a full 15 minutes while consistently serving his buddies who were off to the side along with some girls dressed in about as little as they possibly could be. Thank God I only spent $5 to get in and only bought a couple of (over priced, poorly made) drinks! read more

After waiting for an hour, we left. They said it would be 15 minutes. They were incompetent and wrong. Place needs the restaurant makeover show to come thru and fire the stupid hostesses. read more

definitely a great place to go if you aren't interested in the high priced resort food. the tortillas are handmade by a mom & daughter & oh oh ooooooooooooooohhhhh so good. the margaritas aren't too bad either. the spot has cozy booths downstairs. the food is definitely a good portion so no need to over-order here. the salsa is pretty good too. in the end, i would have to say i had a pretty good time. that's a whole lot of pretty goods from me, so it must be my overall opinion of the place. i would definitely revisit the place if i'm in boulder again. read more

I'm visiting my son that moved to CO last November, he said one of his favorites is Agave so our family went on Tuesday for their Tuesday Taco & Tunes special. We arrived at 8:50 pm, the hostess told us we would have a 20 minute wait for a table. Sat at the bar and ordered a house Merlot, waters and a Margarita. Merlot just ok, good hand poured Margarita. Our table was ready in 10 min, and our server promptly gave us menus. We ordered 2 salads and the taquitos. Salads crisp, our waitress gave us both types of dressing on the side( I'm very picky about the quantity of dressing I use), and the taquitos were average. From there we ordered 10 chicken & 5 beef tacos. I wasn't expecting them to be fried, they were good nonetheless. Had to have some guacamole & black beans on the side, beans were cold & bland. Overall, I'd go back again cuz you just can't beat tacos for $1.50 each! The rest of the menu had a nice selection, may be worth another night to taste what they specialize in. Service 4 stars, staff pretty friendly and the band was good! read more

Food is OK. Pricing is average for the area. They have some good musical acts come through, but don't hire/support local musicians.

You have got to try the calamari - it's the best I've ever had!! The service has always been great and the food is consistently delicious. You'll never go wrong with Agave's read more