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    Agave Grill

    3.5 (459 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Mango margarita with chips and salsa
    Jazz A.

    Went to agave for the second time last week . Good food , close to everything in Hartford so perfect place to grab some Mexican food . Hostess was great , making sure I had everything I needed . I had to get the margarita which was delicious while snaking on my chips and salsa ( which I ate in its entirety) and then ordered off their happy hour menu . the chicken and beef tacos were delicious ( highly recommend) , as well as the empanadas, mango glazed chicken skewers ( highly recommended as well ) Needless to say I will be back

    Complimentary Chips and Salsa
    Lauren M.

    This is a pretty good option to get a meal and drinks before going to an event at the XL Center across the street! My husband and I came here before the hockey game this weekend and enjoyed our experience. The service is really great! Our server was very nice and attentive, even the table next to us was raving about it. She made sure to check in with us throughout our visit. Our drinks were yummy-- we ordered the red sangria and mango margarita de la casa. The food was tasty, but honestly not my favorite Mexican food. As someone from San Diego, California, I can be hard to impress when it comes to Mexican food. The street tacos were a hard concept for me- bbq pulled pork in a taco just had too many mixed vibes for me, but I wanted to try them because they were a popular item. My husband really enjoyed them. Ultimately, we had a good experience and I would definitely return to try some other drinks and dishes!

    Fish Tacos

    Came for a large work group lunch last week and was really impressed with the food. For a group of 10 of us our server was very attentive to everything. We started with guacamole for the table and it was very good, salsa was tasty too. Everyone enjoyed their food. Fun atmosphere right in the heart of Hartford. I had not been here in 15 or so years and I don't know why. I will definitely return soon.

    Margaritas & complimentary chips
    Marina S.

    Delicious! I came here on a Saturday night with friends. We were seated right away and received great service. I got the fish tacos which were very good, albeit hard to eat. My friends and I shared the mango margarita which was delightful.

    Rice and beans to go
    Joe S.

    Agave Grill was pretty good, though not the best Mexican I've ever had. The guacamole was really good, and the margarita (not pictured) hit the spot. What really stood out was the service, everyone was so friendly and on top of things. While the food didn't completely wow me, the great vibes and those drinks make it worth a visit!

    Catherine C.

    Agave is one of my favorite bars in Hartford! There are so many things to love. First, I love their happy hour specials (both food and drinks). Second, I love their Sangriarita and any flavored margaritas! They will even let you mix flavors, I recommend mixing mango and guava! Third, I love their chicken chimichanga, it's my go to meal every time. Fourth is their endless chips and salsa. Fifth, it's a great restaurant or bar to go to before or after any event at the XL Center. Sixth, I enjoy their decor, it has a great welcoming atmosphere, including fun music. Last but not least, they love any excuse to celebrate. They will have drink specials for days such as national tequila day which are always fun to attend. Check this place out for yourself!

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    Philip M.

    We haven't been to Agave since before COVID. We were going to a play and decided to go to dinner in downtown Hartford. We recently ate at Salute, and thought we'd try something different. Agave is as cute little place behind the XL Center. It has a casual, pub-like feel. They serve salsa and chips to everyone. My wife and I split a salad, enchiladas, and a veggie burrito. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The salad was full of Southwest ingredients, chopped up and tossed in a lite lime vinaigrette dress. It was a decent size. We took some home before we filled up on it. The burrito and enchiladas were good. The veggies looked and tasted nice. They both came with rice and beans. We didn't have drinks, and our bill was less than $50, so it doesn't break the bank. The place had empty tables on a Saturday before a game and with at least one play showing. More people should try it. It is worth the visit.

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    We're happy to hear you had a great experience!

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    3 months ago

    Great staff. Izzy and Mariah the bartenders were fantastic. Food was great and friendly staff

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    Nice and close to the Doubletree so we walked. Enjoyed the food and service. They let us sit in the bar to be able to watch the game.

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    Thank you for joining us, Ben!

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    Thank you for the 4 star review, Joe!

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    Good tacos, good chips, a bit pricey but to be expected so close to the XL Center. Didn't have any alcohol so can't speak to that.

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    Roberts, we appreciate your kind words! Hope to see you return soon.

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    Cook to order! Can't say enough about their guac or yuca fries!! Highly recommend. Friendly service! Great vibes.

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    Thank you for the 5 Star Review, Chase!

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    The shrimp tacos are my absolute favs! It's a cute little spot in the downtown area. The waitress I had when I dined in was super sweet.

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    Thanks for joining us Karine! We cannot wait to see you again.

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    Service was nonexistent, table side guacamole wasn't made table side & food in general was average at best.

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