Walked in and we were seated immediately. Resturant was very crowded but we were seated at table in the middle of the restaurant. Booths to the right and a nice size bar to the left. The waiter was quick to take our order. For an appetizer we ordered sopes. (Corn base with chicken and other toppings. For the main course I ordered the Agave bowl with chicken and rice. Topped with avocados, black beans, corn, $12.75 my husband ordered the fried chimichangas $13.99. Both meals were very tasty and filling. Chips and salsa were given to us prior to eating. Food was served quickly and with a smile. read more

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Food is always fresh and delicious! Service is excellent!! The servers, managers and everyone that works there are always very nice and attentive! read more

Do NOT order takeout. I live one block away and tacos were so soggy that I couldn't even pick them up. I paid $6.99 for cheese sauce and it was in the smallest cup and it was spilt everywhere from the lid not being on properly. And the smallest thing of salsa. The corn was bland and barely any toppings. The meat was also bland with no seasoning. I would not recommend ordering from here to go! Waste of money! read more

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Quiet location at 4:30pm, so there isn't a bunch of hustle and bustle, but there is a lot of good food. Service was great but not outstanding, but not a deterrent for a return trip. Steak Jalisco (not pictured) was amazing! read more

Agaves our go to Mexican restaurant off of Bees Ferry!! This place is always rocking with the music and cool vibe!! Service is always outstanding and staff is very friendly and helpful!! I love the Golden Tacos with ground beef and the Taquitos Mexicanos both are delicious! Easy 5 Stars !! read more

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This place is convenient but IMO there are better Mexican spots nearby. I've eaten here a few times and it is mediocre. Was hoping it would improve over time. Lots of other places to get Mexican fare in West Ashley. Los Reyes is my go to spot in West Ashley. read more

The taquitos were over fried and the margarita was watered down. I'm hoping I picked the wrong item from the menu as the gentleman next to me ordered street tacos & they looked amazing! read more

This was our go-to place for good Mexican food until yesterday. I ordered the combo, chicken burrito and hard shell taco. When the waiter finally brought it it was cold and it had a soft taco. I told him I ordered a hard shell and he said "no you didn't". I said I am sorry but I did. About 10 minutes later he brought me a hard shell. Nothing in it, just the shell. I asked him what am I supposed to do with this? He just looked at me and walked away. The chicken inside the burrito was very salty and chewy. Not a good experience at all. We will drive a little further and go to Los Reyes. So disappointed! read more

Update, if you order to go and want queso...make sure you get the 10.99 one not the 7.99 one. The 7.99 one will give you a tiny cup of queso and the other one will give you what it really should be. Third time ordering tacos were medicore. I'll try the fajitas next time. The queso situation is just wild. read more

Agaves Cantina - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Have been going to Agaves since they opened. Won't go anymore! Three of us went yesterday evening. All of us had so much grease floating on your plate and our food tasted like old grease. Our server was so apologetic and understanding. The MANAGER offered 10% off our meals. 10%!!! He should've taken it all off! He walked around asking everyone how their meal was but would NOT come talk to us. He spoke through our server. What a poor excuse for a MANAGER! Definately lost our service. read more

We used to frequent Agave's Cantina at West Ashley Circle 2-3 times a month until January 2026. As of February 2026 I have to change my past positive review. Agave increased their prices by almost 30%. I understand the concept of inflation, however, it has not been anywhere near 30% in the last month or even the last year. As a result, you have now lost a frequent customer. After speaking with friends in the area, I can say, that I am not alone with my decision. Nevertheless, I always liked your food and I am not saying I would not be back once a year, but the whole package is not worth the markup unless you also significantly increased the dish sizes to justify this type of price hike. read more

I looked at the reviews but came anyway. The food wasn't bad but cold. Granted I did come mid-day and it wasn't busy so I thought the food. The server barely spoke English. read more

This restaurant is my go to for authentic and tasty Mexican food. They have a wonderful menu that would appeal to any taste. Seafood or meat-lover or vegetarian. The drinks are pricey, but the service is very good. I highly recommend. Side-note: the chips served upon arriving- not the best. They make up for it with the fresh pico. Would love higher quality tortilla chips! read more

First time in Agaves. They have two entrances so I was confused where to meet hostess...maybe a sign on stand would help. Cute decor...I liked the spears. Very clean. Several TV's around bar playing various sports. I had read reviews but wanted to try for myself. I liked the salsa...good flavor and not too spicy hot. I'm not a Tex-Mex fan I'm more of a S. CA flavor lover. Chips typical. I ordered the lunch chimichanga with chicken. Service was fast. Chimichanga was stuffed full of white chicken. The salad with guacamole was fresh. My only complaint was the beans were lukewarm. The rest was delicious and I will stop in again. read more

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The cucumber margarita is delicious!!!! We also had the chorizo queso and it was to die for. We don't get meals so I can't speak on that. Overall, a good atmosphere too. Bartender was attentive and very kind when we were there the day after Christmas. read more

Agaves Cantina - Cucumber Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I've been to Agaves several times now and the food is always great in my opinion! They have a good selection of items. I usually get tacos or the Arroz Con Mariscos. Which is amazing. My only complaint was the staff can be a bit rude sometimes. read more

Agaves Cantina - Margrona - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We had a great lunch here on a weekday after getting our nails done at Pink Polish. The dining room is large and inviting with high ceilings and comfy booths. The menu is extensive and the service was just the right attentive. I had the shrimp fajitas - delicious! Next time I will ask them To leave off the sour cream and grated cheese. read more

Good food, good enough service. Absolutely fantastic chips and salsa, super yummy. Great if you want some reasonably priced Mexican food! read more

Agaves Cantina - Molcajete! - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Updating a year and several visits later - great option for the area! Weekends do get busy - usually a 20-30 minute wait. The staff are friendly and service is quick. They're good about letting you take your meal at the pace you want. Inside is clean and even when it's packed, not too loud. The margs are nice and usually strong. The rice is sometimes slightly dry but the entrees on the whole are usually spot on. Prices can't be beat either! read more

Reasonably priced, authentic Mexican food, it was a great lunch choice! I had the chicken salad, the girlfriend had a chicken enchilada. I only ate half my salad because it was so huge. Her enchilada was massive as all, as was her drink. Food was very tasty as well as being a good value. I would definitely return if I am in the area again. J.aja read more

We stopped in last night for dinner before 6pm. I ordered the Burritos Mexicanos and the fried calamari for an appetizer. Everything came out quick. So quick. We had our entrees before we were halfway done with our appetizer. All good though. The fried calamari was cooked a little too long because it was chewier than normal. Flavor was good though. Burritos were great. Service was friendly as always. Parking was free. read more

Just ate there tonight, I got the steak and chicken fajitas and noticed immediately that my chicken was off. The chicken honestly tasted like sausage, I was hungry so I picked around it anyway. A little over an hour later I'm sick as a dog. Definitely got food poisoning. I've been there quite a bit over the years but I made a vow tonight that I'm never going back. read more

Food was decent at best, I'd probably rate it three stars. However, I'm rating it one star because the food massively triggered my gluten allergy. I've been so sick that I've been needing my rescue inhaler at least once every hour or two. I didn't think to mention it while ordering because I figured there was no way that there would be gluten in a shrimp dish, rice, tortilla chips and salsa. I've had the exact same dish from different restaurants and have never had a problem before. I will not be eating here again, but PLEASE properly label allergens in your dishes to protect your customers! read more

I love their chicken tortilla soup! Chunks of chicken breast and fresh avocado with tortilla strips in a rich chicken broth is perfect on cold winter nights ! The service is always fast and the food is always fresh! Always appreciate the complementary chips and salsa. read more

Okay so I've learned that I like one or two dishes at every Tex mex type of place in Charleston. Well I knew I liked the agaves fajitas until my husband and I tried a new dish.... Meet the "Molcajete" - it consists of Carne asada, chorizo, chicken, (we sub extra steak for chicken) cactus, Queso fresco, cambray onions, topped with avocado slices, and a cheese quesadilla cut into fours!! You think that's a lot??? Then they give you two separate plates of rice, beans, guacamole salad and tortillas!! Y'all this literally feeds me, my husband and our 2.5 year old, all for $25 bucks! And then we end up with leftovers the next day for a Mexican "who knows dish" lol! We probably would be able to finish if it weren't for the damn basket of chips and salsa, oh and speaking of.... Ask for their green house salsa! Sh!t is offff the hook and I could eat it on allllll the things! Anyways, try it, and thank us later! Pic isn't the greatest, just trust me lol! And side plates aren't pictured ... I was hungry! read more

Agaves Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Have eaten here several times. Food was ok. But this last time? Yuk. Ordered drinks with chips and guac. Noticed the chips were wet in the bottom of the bowl so we pulled up the chips with the paper they rested on in the bowl. Oh my. The metal bowl was wet, had a piece of lettuce in it and had black stuff in it. I have no idea what that was but it was obvious the bowl hadn't been cleaned in some time. If they're cutting corners there makes one wonder what else is going on in the kitchen. Take a look at the photo I took and see for yourself. read more

Agaves Cantina - The bowl the chips came in once we took the paper the chips were resting on, out. - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Enjoyed my first visit to Agaves. They have inside and outside seating, with inside seating being plentiful with booths and tables. The table chairs aren't very comfortable. Inside can be very loud when mostly full. They have a bar with several TVs on sports behind the bar. The service was good during our visit, until it came time to get then check and then our waitress didn't come by for a long time. I had the mucho grande burrito, which comes (allegedly) with steak or chicken, plus mushrooms, tomato and onion. It's a large tortilla, but honestly was mostly empty. It had steak (which I ordered) and some onions, but I don't recall seeing a single mushroom or tomato. It's topped with cheese and some sauce, plus a side of lettuce (which was half the plate), a few tomato pieces, a smidge of grated cheese and some guac. The guac was really good. Overall the dish was pretty good, but definitely lacking in content. The complimentary chips and salsa were really good; we absolutely wiped those out. read more

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After years of waiting on development on West Ashley Circle, Agave's Cantina opened on July 4. Independence Day is an odd day for a Mexican restaurant to open, but I'm excited to have one close to home. Agave's has become a date spot for us and another couple on random Saturdays, and the staff has taken good care of us. The workers are very cautious due to the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing and requiring masks, and using QR codes to view the menu. We feel safe eating indoors here, but you can also dine outside or do takeout. My favorite menu item so far is the cancun salad, with romaine lettuce, lots of shrimp, and grilled veggies. I use salsa as dressing, so I request extra because the servers bring a small cup to your table with the chips. The only item I've been less than impressed with is the sangria- it tasted more like juice than alcohol, so I'll order a different drink next time. Happy Hour is from 4-7 with excellent prices on beer, wine, and margaritas, and the weekday lunch specials are affordable. Agave's is close to home and one place everyone in a group of friends can agree on, so we're happy to be regulars here. read more

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I had the Taquitos Mexicanos & it was amazing !!! it comes with 2 chicken & 2 steak. Me personally, i love the steak much better!! I ordered a side of steak to go on top of my lettuce, rice, sour cream, guac & tomatoes & i used the chips we get to make a nacho type of thing ! Was going to order churros until i found out that their frozen & come pre-made with caramel inside them. I hate caramel so that was a disappointment. Our server was super nice ! read more

Agaves Cantina - Taquitos Mexicanos - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This Mexican restaurant is the closest to me and I had heard good things. I have to say I didn't love. The torta steak was really fatty and the sampler appetizer had very little guacamole, salsa, or cheese. The chicken taquito was one of the best I ever had, the prices were reasonable, and the people were friendly which is why I gave it a 3 star review! read more

While visiting my niece in Charleston, we ate lunch at the agave's Cantina. The service was good, friendly timely. The ambience was fun. Acoustics were a little loud. The food presentation was beautiful. That being said the quality of the ingredients were good, but the food had no flavor very bland. I'm not sure if it is maybe more authentic Mexican but it had very little flavor. I had the trio enchiladas. Most likely I would not return in. This may be perfectly fine for some folks. I hope this helps read more

First time trying Agaves. Didn't realize the are the "sister" to Azul. I would have to say Azul is better! The margarita didn't have much flavor. The Burrito Chile Colorado had pretty good flavor and the Cancun salad was good, however both were luke warm when they arrived at the table. I think we will go to Azul next time. read more

Agaves Cantina - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The menu and food is the same as Azul, which we used to frequent, and is a fine menu. The service was horrible. Waitress disappeared for a long while, my water was empty and never refilled, had to wait an absurdly long time for her to come back to ask for a box and the check. She brought our to-go cheese dip without chips and without a bag to hold it in. Ambiance is good, about the same but less clean and bright feeling than Azul. read more

Go to spot for a quick bite. Very good food and fast service. Has the authentic Mexican taste with a nice atmosphere. Can't beat it read more

Agaves Cantina - Agave Agaves Special Nachos and chicken quesadilla combo - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I just had lunch with a friend and left feeling full and refreshed. She ordered the fish tacos and I had the taco salad. My friend was very satisfied with her meal, and her plate was clean. I did need to request my salad to be remade, unfortunately, because they didn't drain the juice from the meat and it made the chip bowl very soggy and soupy. But once I got the new salad, it was delicious and I would definitely get it again. We had great service and there was a great atmosphere. read more

Came here with the fam for dinner and it was okay. The food came out quick which was great but almost too quick. Like you had to question the quickness; why did this food come out so quickly? The food was mediocre, had the carne asada. The meat was thin and had barely any taste. Beans and rice had no taste. I was hungry as hell so I just ate it. Tortilla came in folded foil. This place looks like a cool place for a beer during a football / soccer game and to have a rowdy forgettable night. Service was obviously quick AF, but I give them a C- the waiter didn't right anything down, a person in our party ordered a burrito with no onions and mushrooms and the burrito had no mushrooms but came with AF ton of onions. Would I come again? Ehh maybe for a beer for happy hour read more

Tables were very dirty, disgusting and slimy when seated. Restaurant was busy but not slammed, so no excuse for the state of the tables. Waitress was wonderful but overtasked with too many tables to serve. Food was disappointing as it had potential to be very good, but way too much salt. By far, the saltiest Mexican food I've ever had. The restaurant has great potential, but the overall experience is a fraction of other local Mexican restaurants. Wife and I both had gastro issues and nausea the rest of the night last night. We think it was the grilled steak in our burritos as it was very dry and not even luke warm. Also, make sure your queso dip is warm to hot. Ours was room temperature. It may have been that also. read more

I love seeing new things pop up in West Ashley. We went here after a long day and the margarita hit the spot . The food is good, I wouldn't say memorable or like, "ooohh I have to have that again," but it's also not something that would deter me from going here. Definitely need to try some different things. read more

Agaves Cantina - Margarita blended - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Super yummy mexican! I love the Agaves Bowl! The prices are fair, and the staff is super friendly. read more

Agaves Cantina - Agaves Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I will preface with the disclaimer that I might have high expectations having been from Texas and of Mexican descent. I did go here essentially expecting what I got. What I was surprised by is that the salsa tastes like marinara sauce- so strange! That was quite disappointing. The queso was runny, not thick and creamy. You can't scoop it, you're basically dipping your chips in watery cheese. I had the shrimp tacos. There was a decent amount of shrimp that were yummy and the chipotle ranch on it was pretty good. The tortillas taste like they came from the grocery store and were room temperature. I wanted to try the horchata but they were out of it. My company has the muy grande burrito with chicken and shrimp in it, no mushrooms. They loved it and devoured it. I took his side of guacamole which was really just smashed avocado with nothing else in it but a bunch of lemon- way too much lemon! Plus I thought the lemon was strange? I'm used to lime. Our waitress provided good service. read more

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