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    Ancho & Agave

    3.3 (63 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Strawberry pineapple margarita
    Kali M.

    Came here on a date with my husband. I ordered a Strawberry Pineapple Margarita that was quite good, but my favorite part was that it was rimmed half with sugar and half with salty Tajin. I ordered 3 tacos: chicken Asada, carnitas, and firecracker shrimp. The shrimp one was delicious, although a little spicy, and I wish I had got all 3 of that variety. The chicken asada was meh and the carnitas not that great either. The tacos are kinda small for $5 each, and the Mexican street corn portion for $10 is pretty tiny. Our server was attentive. Everything came out quickly.

    Quesadilla birria
    Shannon M.

    Plussed-up Mexican food chain restaurant with lots of drink options and some seriously delicious food. I always get the pork belly quesadilla; there are other things on the menu that look tasty to try but I keep coming back to it! My husband got the birria this time with the consomme for dipping. Queso comes bubbling hot in a Staub cast iron trivet. Margaritas are solid! Come early; it's always busy.

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    Raul M.

    We've had our eye on this place for a couple months now and finally decided to check it out. After a family Sunday movie at AMC we pulled the trigger and decided to walk in. The place looks nice and well decorated but our service and food was not good at all. Unfortunately it wasn't a good experience because our server was always forgetting something. They brought us the wrong tacos, forgot our soft drink and forgot our birria dinner. We constantly had to remind her about our order. Our chip and salsa were not good our Shrimp tacos came out cold they forgot my dinner. SMH. For the price I expected this place to be top notch. The only good thing here is their avocado appetizer and key lime pie! Not a fan of this place.

    Ancho Mac and cheese and plantains
    Lauren W.

    Our server/bartender Shane was awesome! Devonte also helped and was great. We loved the thick chips and the house salsa--a nice balanced heat. I had a standard prickly pear marg, ordered esquités, and plantains. They accidentally brought out the Mac and cheese, but quickly traded it out. The plantains were maduros, if you're familiar, or fried sweet plantains, and they were perfectly sweet and fried. The esquités were nice and creamy--not super seasoned, but good with chips! The dessert was amazing for the brown sugar plantains, brownie crumbles, and banana ice cream alone. The brownie itself was just okay. I would have preferred the ice cream with more brown sugar plantains as an option, but still very good. The restaurant itself was also very clean, nice decor, and the service was above and beyond. Not super expensive for the area either. I'd come back!

    Pina Rita Margarita with almost zero toasted coconut on the rim
    Rich P.

    I've eaten here twice in one week. My first visit was a 5-star my second visit was a 3-star hence my 4-Star rating. During my first visit I ordered a trio of their Avenue tacos, barbacoa, Baja fish and carnitas, they' were all great but the carnitas was amazing! Quite possibly the best carnitas I've ever had. I went back today and ordered two more carnitas tacos for lunch and they were totally different than the ones I had a few days ago. They were still good but not nearly as good and totally different both in appearance and taste. Also, I ordered the Pina Rita margarita on both occasions and it two was different both times. The first time it was much creamier and tasted better and had a huge toasted coconut rim, today the pins Rita was not nearly as creamy and there was little or no coconut on the rim. After my first visit I was excited about this place but four days later I now feel disappointed. I'm going to go back and give it one more shot but the simple fact that they have zero consistency is worrisome. I'll leave another review after my next visit.

    Tacos: Fish / Carnitas / Pork al Pastor
    Laurence P.

    First time there for a Girls' lunch today. Appetizers we shared the classic guacamole and esquites, both were delicious! The one of my girlfriends got the Carnitas Enchiladas in green sauce (I tried a bit of it and it was delicious!). I went with some tacos and so did the other friend in our group. Food was amazing. Price was decent. Service was great, and even the manager came to introduce himself and wish us a great meal. The restaurant is brand sparkling new, very open and doesn't feel crowded. We arrived right at noon, and place was quite empty, but filled out steadily! Pretty good turnout for a Monday lunch! I'll definitely be back

    Sauces at the table; El Yucateco
    Eva S.

    We came here for dinner on a date night and had a really nice time. My husband made a reservation for Sunday night for 6:45pm but we showed up closer to 6:30pm and they were still able to seat us right away. The interior is spacious but it will still bustling. It was my first time here, my husband had been to another location before. The server was really informative and asked if we wanted any recommendations and also helped me choose between margaritas. The chips and house salsa were really, really good. The tortilla chips tasted like they were freshly fried and the salsa was a deep red (but not spicy) sauce. To start, we shared 2 apps: trio of salsas and a traditional queso. The queso was "wow" for lack of a better word, with pickled veggies and jalapeños cooked along with the cheese for maximum flavor. This was both of our favorite item of the night. I also ordered the jalapeño margarita and 2 tacos (al pastor and a fried cauliflower). My husband got a mezcal (neat) to sip on and 3 tacos (al pastor, crispy fish, el gringo). The service was friendly and the food was divine. I can see why Ancho & Agave, a chain serving sit-down Mexican fare, brings in all the business it does. I think it's going to do well in Naperville. If it's any sign that I loved this place, during the meal I declared, "I want to have my birthday here." And I take birthday meals very seriously. A bday meal is the perfect excuse to order 14 tacos served on their 14-taco taco tray (that I saw being served at one of the longer tables with a bigger group). Or maybe you don't need any excuse at all - go for it. Pitcher margs and taco trays; I can see how they are known for their "tacos + amigos + tequila." Five stars.

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    Kritika S.

    The service was good and the ambiance was very contemporary and vibrant Loved the chips and the salsa

    Tacos
    Maria T.

    Impressive interior - spacious, bright, and colorful. Greeted warmly by the hostesses. Seated immediately. Our server, Elani, was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Our food came out quickly. Food: The calamari was excellent... light, crispy, flavorful. 5 stars. Steak fajitas - 4 stars Shrimp taco on a corn tortilla - 5 stars Kung Pao Chicken - 3 stars - great flavor but super dry. A bit pricey.

    Teresa H.

    New, snazzy looking restaurant in Naperville. Variety of typical Mexican foods, no unique entrees. Tried the white chicken chili, a bit mild for my liking and had a barbacoa taco. A bit dry with just a little drizzle of a crema. Flavorful but had to add some salsa. Prickly Pear margarita was delicious. Our waitress was attentive.

    Fried plantains
    Cassie J.

    First time coming. We got sat very quickly but it took over 20mins for someone to come to the able, and it took someone from our party to get up and tell someone, in order for them to come. Servers were super nice but still service was very slow, we also had to get the waitress to get our sever so we can pay at the end. For the food, didn't care much for the salsa, I think it would be nice if they gave a few options since that is one of my favorite things when I go to a Mexican restaurant.. didn't care for the rice. I did enjoy my Birria tacos. My husband loved the pastor tacos. The thres leches cake was very good as well. Drinks were the best thing there!!! Nice open seating with lots of room. The service just spoiled the rest of the experience

    Nacho appetizer

    We have been wanting to try this for months. Finally went in and everything was delicious and perfect. Atmosphere is very unique. Love all the lamps and decor, which I forgot to take pictures of. Service was quick and attentive. Food came out hot and delicious!!! My boys have an extensive palate, I should have ordered them special tacos off adult menu. They would have loved them too. GET THE CHURROS! We devoured them so fast, I didn't get that picture either. They were the best we have ever had. Can't wait to go back for lunch Monday.

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    We are never disappointed when we visit. The drinks are amazing and the food is always great! Even their chips are amazing!

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    The food drinks and atmosphere were so good. Service was excellent! I will comeback and bring my friends

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