Me and my family had dinner here recently and this place seems like a very popular spot. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a friendly face and was seated. It's not a very big restaurant, but when you walk in it seems there might be a private room immediately on the right side of entry, unless it's just a small area to the restrooms. Almost all the tables were taken, but these ladies hustled! As soon as we ordered the service was fast and they did not miss a beat. As soon as my son sipped his last drink, here comes the lady with another drink. I was so impressed with the service here. I watched other tables and she was on top of those tables too! The menu has so much to choose from that I didn't know what to get. I ended up getting a shrimp plate and I was sooo full that I didn't finish my food. They serve pretty good size portions here that I was anticipating eating all my food because I was hungry, but they came out with this big oval sized plate. I would love to come again. Service was amazing, it seems like a family owned business and they are super friendly and welcoming here. If you love Mexican food and you're from this are and don't know where to go, check this place out next time! read more

The service was so slow and we were the only ones there that day. In the couple of times I been there. The prices are high for the restaurant. Ordered a couple of the drinks and they were good. The food not so much. Ordered; the coconut shrimp so disappointing. 1/5 Bland Ceviche samplers 2/5. The wings were ok. 3/5 The best thing was the camarones ala plancha nothing out of the ordinary. But the best thing the had. Not sure if I want to be back. I believe it's to expensive for what it is. read more

This was a regular weekend spot for several months. All food is delicious. I usually get the steak and shrimp combo with a Paloma Tamarind drink. My kid gets the Machaca and loves it. Staff is great and quick to respond. read more

Went here around 9:30 on a week-night. Pleasantly surprised that it was open. The margarita was good but the fajitas were amazing! Both the chicken and steak had amazing flavor. Even the veggies were super good. There was just the right amount of char from the skillet. The chips and salsa were also very tasty. The staff was super attentive and friendly even when they were starting to get ready to close. We will be back here the next time we are in Merced. read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Chicken and steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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Food delicious as always, service was excellent, and the ambiance was fantastic. They always seem to have a game on from college to pro sports. I recommend you try el molcajete mix. read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Molcajete combo - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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Not a bad choice at all. We like going here. This place is, I guess an upscale Mexican restaurant.?. It's very clean, the employees wear a uniform, everything looks nice. Once seated they bring you chips, salsa and beans. How cool is it that? They bring beans! It's smart too because beans are cheap and you only get a little tiny portion of them. If you're a bean lover like me, you are going to mow through the first (free) bowl and ask for a refill, and that's where they get ya. It's $2 for a refill. Smart! Give out that first hit for free and then rake in refill money. The food is really good and large portions. This last visit I got the Burrito Mojado with grilled chicken, delicious. I can never finish half in one sitting. Definitely check this place out for some upscale Mexican dining. Except to spend $25+ a person. It's worth it, but not budget friendly. read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Burrito Mojado - wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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We met friends on Sunday for brunch just before Noon. Service was quick. Food was ok. Portion size was great. Music was blaring loud so we couldn't hear each other without yelling - I asked about turning the music down and the service complied. Ringer on the telephone was too loud - very distracting for a social atmosphere. read more

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Had lunch yesterday with a friend. The food was fantastic as usual!! Esmeralda our server was fabulous and attentive the other young girl was also checking in on us. The Restaurant is gorgeous and welcoming.. See you soon. Can always depend on this restaurant!! read more

Super delicious!!! I had Steak & Chicken fajitas. Both meats seemed to have been marinated and were delicious. Also the Cadillac Margarita was nice as well. Their salsa had a little kick to it, which I appreciated. Very good service, despite us closing out the restaurant, we will definitely try this place again!! read more

Great food and even better dessert. I have not had deep fried ice cream in a long time and it really hit the spot. The only reason I did not give full 5 stars is because service was a tad slower than usual and had to ask different individuals for refills and order dessert. Otherwise would have gotten full five stars. read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Nieve Frita - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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Found this restaurant on Yelp while in Merced for a conference. Came in and the servers were so kind and friendly. They made sure to check in with us multiple times, got every thing we needed, and took care of our little one. We ordered chicken nuggets & fries, Machaca, and Chilaquiles. The food was yummy! The people were amazing and the food matched. Wish we lived closer to come back sooner. Until next time! read more

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Recently went to the new agave for the first time, service was ambiance was good. Food wasn't the greatest. I ordered enchiladas and the red sauce tasted like watered down mole sauce. The carne asada tasted like it was mixed with a little bit of chorizo. If you're not looking for authentic Mexican food it's ok. read more

I've gotten lunch here a few times but always to go. This time, we got dinner and sat in. We beat the dinner rush. We were seated fairly quickly and served with chips, salsa, and beans. We ordered and food came out fairly quickly. Portions are very big and shareable. It was enough for us to take home. Food was delicious. My boyfriend would not stop talking about it. We've gone back and will continue to do so. Can't wait to see them open across the plaza at their bigger location. read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Chili Verde Plate - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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While in Merced, our niece invited us to her favorite Mexican restaurant, @Agaves Mexican Grill. She's young so, I didn't give it much thought. Well.... First of all, ALL the staff were great!! Super nice, very accommodating, even though we were the only people outside, they were constantly checking on us. It was great!! The food came out quick, it was very hot and very good. I really wanted to post about Agaves because the staff was incredible!!! Seriously. The food was very good too. I truly suggest that you stop by Agaves Mexican Grill if you're in the area, as I know you won't be disappointed. read more

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Came here with a group of 4 total. No other table was being used, we were the only ones in the restaurant. Took 15 minutes to get us drinks. Another 30 minutes to get 4 plates of food. My friend ordered a shrimp cocktail and only got like 2 shrimp inside, if that. The drinks are good. Wish the service was better. After receiving our food no one stopped to check on us. Had to get them to get refills on drinks. read more

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service good, $65 for a enchilada , side of rice, my husband had a taco, chilie Reno and rice. carrots were $9 we won't go back prices went way up after they changed locations. laFinca branding iron has better food and is more economical read more

Everything was GREAT! We were greeted at door by concierge extraordinaire Alejandro. We sat on the patio and had exceptional service! Our waitress Milly I think her name is was amazing. So kind at all times. Never once an attitude when asked for anything. The food was delicious! I had the Ceviche plate and jalapeño poppers. Both delicious and fresh. Drinks were great too. My michelada was so tasty and authentic. The ambiance was great as we were there for my in laws birthday the crew came out and sang to him Mexican style, it was great! I urge you all to go and enjoy this little gem. Salud! read more

hi! visited this restaurant once before few years ago. visited recent a week ago. had lunch i ordered alacarte because it was a very warm day and i had a long drive back home... i asked for a side salad the waitress never mentioned my alacarte ' Relleno! came with a side salad n sliced orange. so although my lunch was good and only like to give honest positive reviews i have to be honest with customer service for a bit of improvement! next time i order lunch alacarte i would like to be told my Chile relleno comes with a salad versus a big side salad that costs just as much as my "1" relleno i would have ordered the plate for the total cost. i didn't eat my side salad took it to go! lots of waitresses and friendly service but as much attn to our table i would of preferred less interruption while eating and more efficient communication with the order taker abt what items on menu come with. clean restaurant fast service and relleno was good it's a favorite of mine and i like to try at different places. sauce was similar to enchilada sauce. tasty but not the usual sauce on top of relleno that we have in my city. thank you for the pleasant and cleanliness & service. i plan to come back again i should probably ask waitress more questions next time and not so rushed would of been nice. regards, ty! read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - chile relleno (ala carte) - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Great service and ambiance. The pollo a la cream was incredible. Love the chips with beans and salsa they give you.

Today it is 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and my nephew wanted Mexican. So we drove to Agaves Mexican Grill. On a Sunday afternoon, we arrived at noon, and there were several open parking spaces close to the restaurant, which was great because it was lunchtime and there are several other restaurants located close in the area. We walked in and were seated right away. Unfortunately, it was so busy that it took them over 45 minutes before we were able to place our order, which was not really fun when we had a super hungry toddler and we were trying to keep him occupied. I ordered the five mini tacos with three of the tacos being carne Asada and two of the tacos being Al Pastor with all the toppings on the side so that my toddler can choose what he wants to eat. The tacos were OK because I ordered different animal meats. The tacos were not set at the combo price. They were set at the price of individual tacos. I would return only if I had to come back with family. I would choose giving this restaurant 3.5 stars but that's not an option so I'm giving four stars since my nephew liked it. read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - 5 mini tacos. Carne asada and Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Great Mexican restaurant! We were driving through the area after a day of hiking in Yosemite, looking for a delicious and filling meal, and they didn't disappoint. We were seated right away, despite it being pretty busy for a Wednesday night. Our waitress brought over chips, salsa, and refried bean dip immediately and took our drink order. The menu is full of classic favorite dishes, as well as a few more unique ones and seafood. I ordered the grilled chicken wet burrito with green sauce. I really enjoyed it! It was giant and packed full of chicken chunks, beans, and rice. On top was melted cheese and a smothering of sweet green sauce. I could only eat half of it since it was so large and filling, so I had plenty of leftovers for the next day. For the amount of food and the tasty quality, the price was also very reasonable. read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Wet Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Came for a birthday dinner on Friday night. Service was good it just took forever to get our drinks and food. Our waitress definitely kept checking on us but we were disappointed we waited over 45 minutes for our drinks and over 1 hour for our food. I'm not sure if they were understaffed but the once we got our food we forgot about our wait time. Food was delicious and authentic. Restaurant was clean a nicely decorated. I'll definitely come back as they are in a new location and have not been open for too long. read more

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Great Mexican food!!! Service was good. Portions were huge. Well... the menu was extensive!! We came here after a water polo tournament to get some sustenance before our next game. They were able to accommodate our 10 players and parents. We sat down and got some fresh chips, salsa and the best bean dip!! We all ordered at the same time and then we were able to split the bill by what each family ordered. I love that! Food came out quickly for the parents but the boys took a while because they didn't take their orders at the same time. Excellent food! Carnitas is BOMB!! Flavorful and tender! read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Two tacos - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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loving the upgraded restaurant space for Agaves. Service is attentive and friendly, food is fresh, delicious, and well seasoned. The drinks are yummy and it is family friendly. We always fit in a meal (or two) at Agaves when we come to town. read more

Food was pretty good and authentic. It's probably one of the better places that I've tried in merced for mexican food. Prices were decent. The place itself is kinda small so when it gets packed you'll have to wait a bit. But they bring out the food pretty fast after ordering and the staff is friendly. read more

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Loved the merced location but when I found it they have one in Atwater I rejoiced. Same food same fantastic service. read more

Food was salty and cold our soups meat was hard and also out beans and rice it did not taste how it was supposed to

This was our go to place for years. We were excited about the expansion and now their food prices have doubled. We use to get 2 breakfast burritos and it would come with 2 bags of chips and four salsas. Now they will only give us 1 bag of chips and 1 salsa. If you want more salsa, you will be expected to pay despite the burrito doubling in price. Way to nickel and dime your loyal customers. read more

Enjoyed delicious dinner on a busy Friday night. Wait staff very friendly and attentive to our table. Definitely will dine in again

Located in a quaint shopping center in Merced, California, this restaurant makes an inviting first impression that beckons diners to step inside. As you walk through the door, you are warmly greeted by a pleasant hostess. However, as you settle in and peruse the menu, you might find that while the atmosphere is on point, the food does not quite measure up. Unfortunately, my chicken was very tough it did not appear to be fresh. read more

Price is really good as compared to the Bay Area (duh), and the Central Valley definitely has better Mexican restaurants. We ordered the 5 mini tacos and the fajitas. Mini tacos are lunch special so for the price we can only have 1 kind of meat. We were astonished with the size of mini tacos, they are huge! The fajitas plate is huge as well, came in a hot iron plate with tortillas, beans, rice, salad and salsa. We were there on a Sunday and the restaurant was full, and order was a bit slow. Anyway, the food was good and we ended up taking half of the fajita to go. read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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Best margaritas ever. The chips not only come with salsa but with bean dip too. The waitress was quick to the point. Knew the menu very where. And the scenery was pretty laid back. read more

Met up for dinner and drinks with some friends and this was the perfect meeting place for us. Top notch food and drinks. Great, clean restaurant - we sat in a big booth with a mounted TV to the side where football was on. Great Spanish music playing. We honestly had a great experience dining here and the service was really nice and accommodating. This is my new favorite spot in North Merced. read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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Great Molcajete! I've had it twice & it's bomb each time! Super cute bar & salsa is spicy & great. Will be making this a regular stop when craving Mexican food! read more

This place used to be my FAVORITE until their prices went through the roof. I even tried to order a small brown bag of chips, then was charged $13 extra and handed a HUGE bag of chips. $32 for one burrito and chips read more

Agaves Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Went for the first time to their new location. Read the reviews and was not expecting the food to arrive so quickly. As reviewed service was impeccable with several waiters checking on us. After we ordered from the Al la cart menu it wasn't 5 minutes and we had our first dishes and the rest came minutes later! The food was good though not over the top. The salsa is a bit spicy and not as fresh tasting as I like but overall good authentic Mexican food. They serve complimentary beans you can use to mitigate the spicy salsa. Will remember Agaves when I want a quick bite. read more

Was very disappointed in the food and service. I ordered a dish that was to be spicy, but could only taste heavy cream. After waiting and waiting to have our order taken. Not once did the waitress come and ask if we needed anything, no refills, nothing and it was almost empty. Then had to ask 4 different people for a to go box. I finally went up and to the counter to get it myself. THEN, had to go to the front because the waitress walked by several times after asking for our check. Yes they are nice, but the service was horrible. Especially since it wasn't even busy. read more

I wouldn't recommend - at least not for takeout. Wasn't going to leave a review but one thing after the next with this place. We needed to pay over the phone when placing the order, which is fine until they wouldn't refund our order after they got it wrong. They said they needed proof and would provide the right food upon return. What's more, the food isn't great. Rice wasn't cooked thoroughly and enchiladas and burritos weren't anything to write home about. Not worth the additional expense to go back. This is our 2nd attempt with this place after a similar issue before (dine in). We won't be going back. read more

The food, the service, the vibes were perfection. Our server, Roberto, just radiated positivity. We got the chilaquiles (red and green) and omg they were so yummy. The chips and salsa were delicious as well. We also got the Grey Goose Strawberry Mule and my bestie was obsessed. Thank you Agaves this will be our regular spot! read more