The food was ok but the service was lacking. After the order was taken the waiter brought us water and the order came shortly after. He never came over to check to see if we needed anything nor did I get a refill on my water that I had finished before the meal came. read more

Don't understand the hype at all. Same crap you get at any cheap Mexican restaurant. I've been here several times over the course of several years trying to see if I've missed anything, and I just don't get it. Certainly have had way better Mexican food around town, for less money. read more

great place,food great, drinks the best you won't be disappointed, place looks small but nice inside authentic mexican food, has a bar and regular seating read more

My Husband could eat Mexican food 3 meals a day so we were so glad to find a great place really close to home. Real Mexican food and a great wait staff. We got to the point where we were here 3 times a week and were never disappointed! Do yourself a favor and go here for dinner. read more

This is a small place, An old converted house, in Gresham. The food is strait up amazing! No one else comes close to this place. There a lot of Mexican food places in Gresham, they are all the same, cheap food. Not here! You just have to see in to believe it. It's indescribable how good this food is. Just try it, you'll like it. read more

Food okay but the cook forgot to make standard burrito as described on the menu, and the cheese was cold. the server took my half eaten burrito while I used the restroom. We will not be back. read more

Okay, I can see way people posted some bad reviews. Didn't live up to the hype. We too were excited to eat here because of all ratings. Sad to say, although it wasn't bad it definitely was not 5 stars. Food was just okay, maybe we were used to better coming from New Mexico. If you want okay Mexican then this is the place. read more

A hidden gem of a restaurant in the middle of a typical Gresham neighborhood. Service was great and food was great. The chile rellenos were the best I've had. The texture and flavor was perfect. The portions were large and the prices were spot on. We're definitely heading back! read more

This place is one of those hole in the wall places that you search for because you know that no matter what ends up on your plate, it is going to be delicious! It is a little off the beaten path, but well worth finding. The service we received was fantastic. Our waiter came back multiple times to fill our drinks, make sure all our needs were met, and of course to check on the taste of the food. I ended up ordering the carne asada nachos and they filled up the entire plate. Now this plate wasn't a normal one. It was a gigantic Texas sized plate! Every bite I had was excellent and covered full of the right amount of food. The chips were crispy and never got soggy. One thing I really liked was instead of bringing out your typical chips and salsa, everyone received their own small bean taco as an appetizer. Cute place and great atmosphere. We stayed well past our normal restaurant stay, but we're very accommodating and wonderful. Would definitely go back! read more

The best Mexican food east of the Willamette River. The mole sauce is particularly good and enchiladas with mole are my pick. The chile relleno is another must. Camarones a la Diabla also is a standout. If you order the nachos, you're going to get a serious mountain of food. read more

This place deserves all the praise it has gotten. The ownership and their service was awesome. Food was off the charts. If it's crowded just wait, it is worth it! read more

We went back tonight for our second visit, in a month. And added a star from my last review. The guacamole is so good here. My wife had the pollo en mole enchiladas again this time while I opted for the carne asada plate. What great flavors. And they will happily substitute or leave out items you may not want. The one bad note is their website doesn't seem to be up and running. So don't be fooled thinking they are closed. They are open and great. read more

Returned with other food lover's, and we all agree...This IS GOOD! Had the spinach enchiladas...the very best I've ever had, and I'm not a vegetarian! Companion had the chili rellanos and they were also the very best ever eaten. Can't be a 1 hit wonder, we consistantly get the very best Mexican food to be found! Service is very attentive. Will keep coming back. read more

I was so looking forward to trying this place. Mexican Food has always been a favorite of my family and to see so many positive reviews for a place that was close by seemed to good to be true. And it was. My son loved the little bean burritos that they served us, I would have preferred chips and salsa. I ordered the chile relleno and it was full of seeds, broken toothpicks and sat atop what I can almost guarantee was plain white minute rice. Strangely, the other dishes came with a more traditional Mexican style rice. Why they use the white rice for the rellenos is beyond me. The other dishes my family got I didn't try except for my son's cheese enchiladas. He was really happy with them; he's 8. They were uninteresting soggy things in my opinion. I won't be going back. To all the friends and family members of the restaurant owners: shame on you for fabricating so many high ratings and positive reviews... read more

Haven't enjoyed our meal the last few times we've tried this restaurant. The complimentary beans and tortillas are nice for a little appetizer but don't enjoy having to order and pay for chips and salsa. Ordered the shrimp fajitas. Everything was very greasy and over cooked. Definitely lacked a fresh flavor. Beer was cold though. Hence the 2 stars. read more

My husband and I tried this restaurant for the first time tonight. I had the chicken enchilada with the Chili Relleno. My husband had the 3 marinated pork loin tacos. We both had the Cadillac Margarita Both were amazing. When we came into the restaurant it was extremely noisy so we ate in the bar. We had a wonderful experience. Great food, great waiter/bartender and we look forward to going back again soon. read more

This place is great. I don't live in Oregon but we stopped here after a day hanging out at the falls. We were highly impressed with the quality of Mexican food served here. We will definitely come back. read more

Do they have amazing food? No. It's average to be honest. I have had better but it's not horrible either. Service is ok, depending on when you go because it's a small place and not well staffed but they are very friendly. Keep in mind location, that's why you get high ratings. If you really know Mexican food lower your expectations and you will enjoy. read more

Great food. I ordered their tacos. Hubby ordered their fajitas. We could have split the fajitas. Soooo good. Margaritas great and clean and friendly. read more

Honestly, we didn't know what to expect. My mom was visiting & staying near the truck stop off 84 & we wanted to go to dinner not too far away. The service was fantastic, the food was great. All three of us diners would absolutely recommend this place. If you're in the area, definitely check it out! read more

I have been reading posts for Agave Azul since first seeing the little sign off Powell. We are always looking for good authentic Mexican food but usually end up eating at the local carts and wagons. We finally made it to this quaint little place on Saturday night. It was like walking into someones home, and a bit confusing at first as to where to go to get a table. The atmosphere was very comfortable and homey and the gentleman (Juan) that greeted me was also very friendly. We ended up sitting at the bar on unusually comfortable bar stools. This was a great spot as we were able to mingle and interact with the staff (and owners) all the while starring at the great tequila selection. The menu was simple - in a good way. The little soft bean taco and salsa in lieu of the usual chips and salsa was refreshing change and very good.... A+ on that salsa. I had the tacos de asada, black bean, and rice and a fish taco. My girlfriend had the pollo fajitas which filled the room with the rich smell of spices and grilled veggies....Everything was very good and priced right, and did I mention the salsa. The margarita (on the rocks) was very good as well with a good balance of tequila and mix and not overly sweet. They also had $2 draft pints of Coors which was a nice change to the beer pricing norm. I had a nice conversation with Juan and the senoritas over the course of our meal and we both felt very comfortable and cozy during our visit. I am reserving the four stars for now, but may upgrade to five stars after a few more visits. We will be back ! read more

Staff was very friendly and attentive. Instead of chips and salsa we were greeted with a soft corn tortilla spread with gently spiced refried beans and a small dish of very unique non-chunky salsa. This salsa had lots of flavor packed into a small spoonful, with several different layers of heat, not just a flavorless lip burn like your basic chopped tomato and jalapeno stuff. We enjoyed it quite a bit. My husband had a surf-and-turf combo of carne asada and camarones a la diabla. The shrimp was almost too spicy for me, but he loved it. It was cooked to perfection, tender and moist, in a sauce with mushrooms and aromatics. Careful though, they leave the tails on! The carne asada was sliced thin, tender and cooked to a perfect medium. It can NOT be easy to cook such thin slices of beef to be ever so slightly charred on the edges and juicy pink inside. I will order the carne asada when we go back -- and we will definitely be going back! Also wonderful was my chicken in mole sauce, with a side of deliciously sauced black beans; almost a bean soup. I cut my chicken with the side of my fork, it was so tender. I can never resist a chile relleno and almost got one of the several combos that include one, but everything seemed so authentic that I decided I had to try their mole. Mole sauce is a bit different everywhere you go, and this was one of the best I've ever had. Very nutty, with a complex, layered mix of flavors. I did get a relleno a la carte (not on the menu, but the staff was happy to accommodate me) -- what a treat! The poblano was roasted, not steamed and soggy; filled with a mild white cheese and hugged by a fluffy egg batter that held up well under the light ranchero sauce poured over it. Possibly the best tasting relleno I've ever had, though I'd have preferred it de-seeded as some are -- the seeds were rather tough and had a bit more mouth-burn than I like. All in all I was quite surprised to find such a treat so far off the beaten foodie path of the inner PDX neighborhoods. read more

I chose this restaurant because of all of the great TA reviews while here for the weekend with my family. We were not disappointed. The food was outstanding. The only slightly negatives were the noise level was pretty high (largely because of the noisy family sitting next to us) and the service was a bit slow. But we will be back when we are in town again. read more

The nachos were sad and the drinks expensive without much flavor or alcohol. It got good reviews, so i was disappointed.

Fantastic! Service is always great here! The waiting staff is quick to help you and checks in regularly to see if you need anything. Probably have eaten here 10-15 times in the past year and never had a bad experience. read more

The place is the best! Try the Chili Rellenos they are done authentic. I need to go back! The service is very good as well..Mui Bueno for sure! read more

I love the food here! But $4 for a side of guacamole on a $6 burrito is rediculous!!

Love it! Great food, better drinks, and outstanding service. I'm a guest who requires high levels of service along with great food, and speedy drinks. While the little house has more to be desired with aesthetics, the warm service makes up for it. read more

We love this place. First of all it is so clean and secondly, the food is wonderful! We have eaten there a great number of times and never had a bad meal. I always try something different and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend Agave Azul! They are so friendly and helpful if you need any suggestions or recommendations on what to order. read more

Tried Agave Azul based on other reviews, and was so glad I did! This place is quaint & unassuming, but it's a hidden gem. In lieu of chips, they bring you little bean tacos, which are very tasty. Friendly service & consistently good food. read more

My husband and I moved to Portland in July of 2015. Portland has a lot of great places to eat for certain. But we have tried quite a few Mexican restaurants/food trucks only to be left a bit flat. He likes it, but I'm not impressed. I like it, but he's not impressed, and neither of us are excited about either or the chips and salsa. Agave Azul was recommended by a co-worker. Finally! Hey Mickey!! We like it! Everything was good! A neat twist is instead of chips 'n salsa they serve you a warm, bean and cheese filled homemade tortilla with salsa. Yum! I had the chicken nachos and they were great! Enough for two. Waitress was warm and friendly. We will go back for sure! read more

Great Food! Very authentic! Skip the margaritas, made from a very green mix. Love the tortillas with salsa bean appetizers.

Food is overpriced, under seasoned, and very underwhelming. It is nice inside. Staff was okay. But food was astoundingly tasteless! We had four different entrees and no one liked theirs. The only semi decent dish was the nachos, but they weren't great and priced way too much read more

Food was delicious, a tad overpriced. Service was quite slow, it was a Monday night, wasn't terribly busy, but only one wait staff.

Yummy, fast, inexpensive. Basic margharitas that are great. We love the little tortilla bean and hot sauce starter. The mole enchilada is my wives favorite read more

I just love this place. I go here often and have gotten a variety of things on the menu. I never leave disappointed. My absolute favorite is their mole sauce. Honestly the best mole I have ever had. They also have huge margaritas. Can't go wrong there! read more

Lovely little place. Charming. Good, fresh and well portioned food. Friendly staff. Will be going again.

This place has great, more traditional, Mexican food. It's a little cramped inside this restaurant and it's often busy especially on the weekends, but this doesn't take away from the quality of the food they server here. read more

I think this is one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in Portland. It is really delicious. Ive been to Mexico and think they do a wonderful job of portraying the food here. Wonderful food and drinks! read more

Very good. Great service and our food came very quickly. Oh the margarita was fantastic!