I was completely surprised by the quality of the food at this trendy spot near campus. The carne asada bowl was everything I could have wanted in a fresh tasting lunch. It had tender flavorful meat, fresh veg, some yummy street corn elote, ripe avocado, and good salsa. I did steal multiple bites from my tablemate's smothered green chile chicken burrito, and it was amazing. Very good service, too. Recommended. read more

Agave House is a fine establishment for lunch or dinner if you are on the UofA campus. Conveniently located on University Ave, they have an extensive drink menu and a wide range of mexican food options. I got the birria taco plate with guac added. For four dollars extra, the guac was on the small side and my birria was a bit too burnt for my liking. The margarita was satisfying for a hot day. The servers were nice and attentive especially for a busy afternoon. read more

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Cool corner spot right across the street the U of A. Light and bright with both indoor and outdoor seating. I was able to make last minute reservations and got sat right away when we arrived. The service was quick and friendly. We just came for a snack and got the chips and guacamole with 3 salsas. My daughter is a vegan as was able to get sweet potato tacos which she loved. It was a little warm so my wife got a frozen pina colada, which nice and cold and tasty. read more

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I had the carne asada bowl. Neither the menu nor the online menu reflected what I got. It was ok but I wouldn't order again. The menu also has no list of soft drinks. You have to ask what they have and the cost!?!? Lame. Also, the menu is not easy to decipher. I don't recall any pictures. Also, they don't have simple chips and salsa. They offer some triple sauce and chip thing that I didn't want. I had to work too hard asking the waitress to explain their offerings. Place was clean. Service was nice. But I'm not a fan of Agave's menu. read more

The aesthetic and ambience is good. Lively and fun. The food was fine. I wouldn't rush back for the food but it's super convenient to U of A. read more

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Hopping place right next to UofA. Mexican food on the corner with in and outside dining. Parking is good luck. There will be a wait on weekends. read more

We stopped in for dinner prior to a show - The Sex Lives of Puppets - at Marroney Theatre, and I'm glad we did. The hostess and our waiter, Boston, were phenomenal, and the food (Green Chicken Enchiladas and Carnitas Bowl) was very tasty. read more

Agave House - Green Chicken Enchiladas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ordered the ahi tuna negra with mango slaw and quesabirria tacos. The tuna was tasty. I also love the side of guacamole and it was the best! However the quesabirra tacos were so salty it was inedible. Flavor wise it was very savory but could not get over the salt level. I took one bite and had to throw it away. Overall I thought the food was okay. read more

A colleague recommended this place. Decided to give it a try. It's nestled on the corner across the campus. They offer both indoor and patio seating. The weather is nice today so I opted for patio. The have happy hour if you're interested in drinks. Double for the price of a single. No happy hour on food options though, which is what I was really looking for. I ordered the carne asada bowl, beans on the side and sub cilantro lime rice instead of Mexican rice. It comes with tatas hot sauce, which is spicy but it was so good. The server was super nice and provided excellent service. Will definitely be back. read more

This is a Uni Concepts restaurant ie same owners as Gentle Ben's and Bacio. I'm glad to hear that they are a community-focused group. It's also important to support locally owned businesses, as far as I know they're a local owned dining group. Today they hosted a Furlturiza meeting which is a local organization that is promoting STEM education with Latinas. They were also gracious and gave the organization some delicious food. We tipped our server for the great service. It's cool what they've done with the space that used to have the Dutch which was also a great restaurant. Definitely try this place out if you're in the area. read more

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Nice UofA main gate restaurant. Has inside, outside and inside balcony seating. Very friendly and attentive staff. Good fused Mexican restaurant focused on agave based cocktails. Turns into a club at 10pm. Food is very well prepared. We we present for theater at Centennial Hall and they worked with our time limits. We had the Ahi as a meal and a 2 taco meal. Very tasty. I don't recall the sauce on the Ahi but was good and different. Tacos were great. They get busy in evening especially if events so go to website for reservations. I don't know why we waited to come here, as we come for theater and other reasons fairly regularly to UofA area. Parking is limited and metered M-Sat until 7pm. Garages are close by as well and on street car. read more

Agave House - Ahi tuna app, birria taco plate and house margaritas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This was our first time at Agave House. It's so close for pre-show dinners on U of A campus, but we've never made it there until now. First let me say that the staff are great. Odd to lead with that, but it does set the tone. Hostesses were friendly and accommodating (I asked for a different table from what they first proposed -- no problem). Grace was our server, and she was fantastic: she got my husband a taster of a house-brewed Hazy IPA he was considering trying (he liked it, and ordered a pint). Wine...if the wine list is your priority, this isn't the place to go... There were three red wines on the menu: a "house red" by the glass, and two offerings from Mexico (a cab and a blend) offered only by the bottle at $60 each. While I considered that this might be a place where I'd be far better off having a margarita, it was cold outside, so a core-warming glass of red wine was what I really wanted. Grace brought me a taste (it was CK Mondavi cabernet--not sure if it changes), and it was ok, so I went with that. On to the food: we ordered chips and salsa for a starter. For that, you choose 3 salsas from their list of 6 or 8. They were good. We ordered pico de gallo (hard to get onto a chip), the smoky house salsa and the guacamole salsa. Nice variety; very good. For dinner, we both ordered Salmon bowls, she said "good choice--that's my favorite." Unfortunately, she had to come back to us to tell us that they were out of salmon (a disappointment for us, but also for Grace, as she was planning to have salmon for her dinner too ;)). We pivoted to chicken adobado bowls. They were really quite tasty, and each had a scoop of guacamole on it that was so good that I was really unhappy that I was too full to eat it all! Next time we go back (and we will), we'll try those salmon bowls! read more

I just went to Agave House for the first time and had a great experience! I ordered the Quesabirria which came out perfectly seasoned, along with delicious sides of beans and rice. The location is extremely convenient, being right on University, and the service was great. Both the hostess and our server were attentive and helpful, recommending various dishes to our party. Overall, for the price and location, I thought that the food was definitely worth the stop. The restaurant is very chic and modern, with a slower and calmer vibe during the day but a more party-oriented atmosphere at night. read more

Agave House - Quesabirria Combo - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I wanted to shout out the amazing bartenders and staff here. I came here the other night after a Broadway show for &Juliet and the food and drinks were amazing. The set up for the after party included drinks, there was vegan tacos, chips and salsa and chicken and queso. Food was soo good. The staff was friendly and was able to recommend mocktail drinks since I don't drink alcohol. The restaurant was immaculate clean and loved the vibes and atmosphere. Will definitely be back soon! read more

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Friendly service. Great house margarita. The carnitas bowl was so, so tasty. Great green sauce, wonderful guac, roasted corn, yadda yadda. Geared towards the university crowd when I was here, but of course it was a Friday after work/classes. At least the music wasn't too loud or obnoxious LOL. I'd come back. read more

After a diagnostic procedure at Banner, I DoorDashed an order for the green chicken enchilada, which came with beans and rice. This was my first time there, and the food was very tasty...pretty much as good as you can expect for a dish like that. In fact, it was better than any of the meals I've had from traditional Mexican places during the current winter trip to Tucson There was a little wait for my order, but I did not mind because it is a very pleasant environment and I could tell that the very polite hostess was keeping an eye on my order, which I appreciated. Def a good experience. read more

Food was delicious, service was great, and the atmosphere was even better. Stopped here while on a visit in town and would definitely come back if i was ever in town again. Highly recommend! read more

Agave House - Chicken Quesadilla - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is located adjacent to the U of A campus. Our server, Carley, was the best! She answered all our questions and was attentive throughout our experience. There were three in our party. All three of us ordered house margaritas. Clocking in at $10 for this drink, the glass was 90% ice and 10% beverage. We sipped slowly to make it last as we were not going to order another. One in our party did express our disappointment in the beverages to the bar. I ordered chicken enchiladas with red sauce that came with their charro beans and rice. When I think of enchiladas, I think of diced onion and cotija on top. These had some sort of melty cheese and had been run under the salamander to melt everything together. The enchilada needed some seasoning and some heat. It was ok. As a table we got the chips and salsa which gave us a selection of three of their salsas. The pico had a nice fresh pop of flavor. The Verde had a little more zip. Our collective favorite was the guacamole salsa. One of my dinner companions had the Achiote Roasted Chicken with charro beans, cilantro rice, spring onions, jalapeno, ancho tomatillo salsa. She requested a side salad instead of the rice. Carley explained the up charge which was not a problem. The side salad that came was loaded with veg and my dinner companion was happy. My other companion ordered the Chicken Adobada bowl. At the time, he was looking at the salads and the entrees and couldn't decide. The bowl was the perfect combination of the two. It had ,in addition to the chicken, greens, refried beans, rice, corn, guacamole, pico, salsa Morita, and queso fresco. He enjoyed every bite. It was pricy and the food was ok. The staff is fire! They have great folks working front of house representing them. read more

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Decided to check this spot out before heading to our show. The service was nice, food was good. I was disappointed that they make you pay for chips n salsa, but I guess this may become the new norm. Overall, cute spot to grab a bite. read more

Agave House - Shrimp Ceviche - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This place has a cute decor. I sat at the bar and had a couple of drinks and tacos. This place didn't offer free chips and salsa, which was a bummer. The quesabirria and salmon tacos were both very good, as was my margarita. The service was friendly, but it did take awhile to get my bill. read more

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Our party of seven was seated immediately and our server, Melanie, was awesome. I had the Green Enchiladas and really enjoyed them. Left completely satisfied and didn't even have any chips and salsa. The only knock on the place was the music was a bit loud for the conversation we wanted to have at our table. Will return read more

Agave House - Green Chicken Enchiladas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

When you first walk-in the ambience is very bright and airy inside. They have an outdoor patio, indoor tables/large booths, upstairs, and bar seating. Customer service was top notch on a busy Friday night! Tried three different salsas: the house salsa was just okay, tata was good but I expected spicier, and the guacamole salsa was amazing! Had the house margarita, ahi tuna negra, and quesabirria tacos. Some friends had the carna asada tortas and really enjoyed them. Since it is down by the U of A parking is the only thing that can be a hassle and take some time to find an open spot. read more

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Seated upstairs, location was clean and service fast. Hostess and server very nice and answered all questions. Food was okay. Ordered chips with choice of three salsas. Unlike many Mexican restaurants you do have to pay. Chips are thick and crunchy, salsa is flavorful. Elote was a hit with my daughter. Cheese enchilada and calabacitas were so so, kind of salty and the enchilada sauce was not great. We would come back here again as it's easy and close to Centennial Hall but wouldn't made a special trip read more

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Visited this spot with a friend while we were in town for a book festival and LOVED it! There's seating inside and outside depending on your mood and the interior decor was beautiful and vibrant. Great service, great cocktails! I tried the Mangorita and the Prickly Pear marg which were both delicious and beautiful. I ordered their quesabirria taco plate and it was INCREDIBLE! The spices were so fragrant and the consumé was flavorful and lowkey addictive. We actually came back the next night and ordered the SAME EXACT THING!! So good!! read more

Excellent service (thank you, Maria)! Fun place to hang out, had a pretty n/a drink, enjoyed our late afternoon meal! read more

Agave House - Our blackberry non-alcoholic drink was delicious! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Went for Sonoran restaurant week! It was $45 for one alcoholic drink, appetizer and an entree. I came with a friend. We decided took try both appetizers: gauc and queso. Gauc was salty and chips were extremely salty. I love salt but it was overkill. You could see the salt on the chips. The gauc had a slight kick. The queso was terrible. It was manchego and another cheese I can't remember. But it hardened quickly even while hot and it just wasn't what you expect from restaurant queso. It was stringy, not much flavor and very very greasy. It came with warm tortillas which didn't make sense bc it was so difficult to portion the cheese out. It did have marinated nopales (cacti) which added some acid. Both of us went with the marinated sirloin, cooked to chef recommended temperature. It was tender and cooked properly for the most part maybe slightly over. Our palettes were blown away by salt at this point so the steak tasted salty as well. The chimichurri was ok. The beans were way too watery and wet but had ok flavor. The rice was the best Mexican rice I've had anywhere, I love that they used jasmine rice. It was cooked to perfection. It also came with tortillas which were...just ok. I saved part of my steak and had it the next day and it wasn't as salty and tasted better. I got the el jardin cocktail. It has respado, agave, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno. It was great. I would absolutely come back for this cocktail. Blew my mind. Service was good and ambiance was extremely casual. Lots of university students but that's expected bc of the location. Overall I wouldn't come back. read more

Agave House - Sirloin steak Sonoran Restaurant week - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We stopped here after lunch for some drinks. The bartenders were super friendly. We talked to them about living in New York and the Mid-West while they crafted our drinks. They have a bar, indoor and outdoor tables available for patrons. We didn't get any food but the drinks were good. The bartenders suggested some of their favorites. It was fun to sit out on the patio and watch the people on University Blvd wander by. I love a good people watch and Agave House is in a prime people watching spot. read more

I went here twice with two distinct experiences: This was not on my list during my stay in Tucson, but decided to try it out because a lot of other restaurants were closed on the holiday. Upon entering, I was impressed by the beautiful interior design but suspicious at how empty the place was. Besides my table, there was only one other one that was occupied. The waitress who served us was very nice and explained her recommendations. Food: I ordered the Carne Asada and Pibil (one of each) taco Combo and my boyfriend ordered the Quesabirria taco combo.I like that they are flexible with their options and allow mix-and-match. I ended up enjoying the Quesabirria taco the most. The combo came with Rice and Beans, which were standard and filling. After my first visit, I convinced a friend to try it out. This time, it was completely different. We went during the evening and it was packed and noisy. It gave more of a nightlife vibe, which didn't bother me too much. However, our waitress took forever to get our orders, to bring out the food, and even to get the bill! We were starving by the time the food came out. My friend and I ate in complete silence. After paying, we were waiting for the customer's receipt and she never came back, so we gave up and just walked out. My friend didn't complain, but I can tell she wasn't impressed and I was embarrassed for hyping it up so much. In conclusion, if you are a college student wanting some drinks and snacks with a lively vibe, this works for the weekend. However, if you're older and want a proper meal and a relaxed ambiance, I wouldn't recommend it. I think the main reason why it was so chill the first time I went was because it was a holiday. read more

Agave House - Taco combo - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

If you're looking for a place to for a business lunch near the university this is a great place. The atmosphere is opening and welcoming. Service turn around is quick, letting you get back to work within an hours time. However the food is just alright and it's a bit in the pricy side compared to all the great Mexican restaurants in Tucson. read more

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I stopped by Agave House today seeing that they had just opened at 11am. Wanting to get a bite before getting some work done at a nearby tea shop, this felt like the perfect opportunity to try something new. The space it bright and inviting. I love the larger ceilings and plenty of seating indoors (upstairs balcony too!) and outside with misters. Staff were kind, helpful and chill which definitely supported the experience being enjoyable. Finally I couldn't pass up trying the house made agua fresca Strawberry Hibiscus... which is super tasty. Took my leftovers to go and left a happy customer. *Vegetarian options available and without queso fresco I was able to make this a plant based meal. Food wise I ordered the sweet potato tacos w/ house made Agave salsa. This dish came with black refried beans and cilantro lime rice. Note: beans are spicy and rice is a yummy mild flavor. I also ordered some tortilla chips and guacamole, can't go wrong with that! read more

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Love the location. The drinks were above average. We had a prickly pear margarita and the house old fashioned. We decided to just get the shrimp ceviche, guacamole and queso flameado + carne asada. You can see the pictures. The good-queso flameado with the asada was a good 4 star. The bad-shrimp ceviche was basically a cilantro pico party with a few pieces of shrimp. The ugly-cilantro party. We are some of those people that do not like cilantro so I get it, if you like it then you will like this place. The seating and ambiance was nice but still had the university buzz. The service was fine but we had to find our own silverware Overall, nothing spectacular. read more

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I was very impressed with this place. To be honest I was thinking this was going to be one of those "pretty place with mediocre food" (sorry ) but I was WRONG. First of all, their guac is fire. It's on the spicy side (for me at least) but really good! I couldn't stop eating it! And me being a sucker for bowls, I ordered carde asada bowl as an entree. It was exactly how I like my bowl to be. Good balance of protein, veggies and rice! Service was very good as well. My friend had a place to go afterwars and our server made sure food order was placed and check was brought earlier so she doesn't need to rush out. As for ambience, I don't think I even need to mention it. Their decor is hip and perfect for the area and the mural by Danny Martin adds extra awesomeness to the restaurant! Im sure a lot of out-of-towners visit this restaurant since it's close to college and it's a great representation of th city! read more

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In Tucson and wanted to check out the campus and off campus -- and it's day one of the ncaa tournament. So we stopped by to watch a bit of the MSU game, we are from Michigan. And this bar/restaurant was so kind. They worked hard to get the game on and they were super friendly. We didn't eat there, just had a drink and sat for 30 minutes. But service they are 5 star. read more

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This was our first time eating at Agave House and we will definitely be back. The service was amazing, the food was delicious (we had the guacamole, ahi tuna negra, chicken enchiladas, chicken burrito, and California burrito). I highly recommend it all, but especially loved the ahi tuna negra. The margaritas are great! We sat outside, which was perfect. I highly recommend! read more

Great service even on a crazy busy UofA Family Weekend! We love this place it's right next to campus, great food, strong drinks, and not as packed as some of the other bars nearby especially on game days. read more

Agave House - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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First, I have not been on University for a while, so I was shocked that this was a new restaurant. My friend and I went here during Sonoran week, so we tried their menu dedicated for the week. The space of the restaurant is a bit tight given that it used to be the Dutch, so it's not a big deal. The drinks were really good as I had a margarita. The service can improve, because it took us a while to get our food. As for the food, it was not too enticing. I wished our queso was not too thick, and our steak could have more seasoning. Maybe I need to try another item next time. read more

Agave House - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We stopped in for lunch at Agave House today, and were pretty happy with it! The space is very light and airy, with colorful decor and great music playing. We started with chips and salsa, for which you can pick three salsas. We got Salsa Verde, Tata's Hot, and Morita. All three were very good; the Salsa Verde and Tata's were pretty standard red and green salsa, but the Morita had a much more robust flavor that I enjoyed. We got the carne asada tacos and the quesabirria tacos, and both types of tacos were quite good! The quesabirria in particular had good seasoning, and the tortilla held up well to the moisture levels of the meat and jus. The rice was fine, but the beans were, frankly, disappointing. The beans had very little flavor, despite what appeared to be meat of some variety in the mix with them. Maybe dumping in salt or salsa would have helped, but I didn't bother trying. I only took a few bites before abandoning them completely, since they only took away from how good the tacos were. Our server was very friendly, and the food came out quickly and piping hot. Other than the lackluster beans, my only other negative note is the price, which just felt a bit high for a casual meal of tacos. The food is good, but it's hard not to do the mental "oh, but I'd only pay $X for this same meal at _____" game when there are so many amazing taco spots in Tucson. Having said that, though, I'd say it's a strong option if you're looking for a fun, sit-down Mexican meal next to campus. read more

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Got the birria tacos and they were delicious! The ambience is hip and modern. Our server was very nice and made some great recs

I was in town for work and staying in a hotel near the University. There were tons of options but decided to go with a place with good reviews since there were so many options but not so great reviews. Even though this restaurant is downtown, parking was easy to find. There street parking and a parking structure nearby The staff was very nice. We were sat immediately upon entering. The waitress gave great suggestions and was also very nice and enthusiastic. We chose the loaded tamales which had been added to the menu today. The green tamale had a sweet flavor while the red tamale had a bit of a kick. I chose the smoked pork chop. The serving size was very generous, it came with beans and rice a grilled pepper and green onions. I would definitely recommend this dish if you're craving pork chops. read more

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Great food and good atmosphere. My family was sat in the upstairs balcony, I loved that it was away from the crowd, and the bar stools were so comfy. Food sizes are fairly large. Everything tasted great, a bit on the spicy side. I ordered the chicken adobada bowl, comes with Mexican rice, black beans (smashed), corn, guac, tomato salsa, and greens. A very balanced bowl! I do have to knock down a star though because I think they accidentally overcharged us. We got one pork pibil plate with an extra taco (aka a plate with 3 tacos total). A singular taco is $5, and the pork pibil taco plate costs $15. We were charged $16.50 instead for the plate but were also separately charged $5 for the extra taco (see receipt compared to menu below). But I understand mistakes do happen, and we still had a decent dining experience. read more

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