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The space is great for hosting events with a beautiful view of the lake. Food and cocktails are delicious. They have the best churros in town. Friendly and great service.
My first time trying, my only issues was AC wasn't on And I was hot. It's hard to enjoy your food if You're sweating . Food was really good The enchiladas. You can't go wrong with either one depending and your taste if want something sweet or you want something and spicy Service was decent Definitely try it again. Must try something else.
We came here for my birthday after loving the BBQ restaurant next door. But I'm sad to report that the food was absolutely HORRIBLE. Firstly, it was a Sunday night so it was not super busy. The bartender was our waitress and seemed to not give a darn about us even though it was not busy. The tortilla chips were stale, and disgusting. That's honestly one of my favorite parts of going to a Mexican restaurant and it ruined it. The sangria was the best part... but come on, the $5 sangria is the best part? Do better. I got some enchiladas and specifically requested the sour cream and green sauce be on the side... what do you know, it came out with all the sauces on it. I realllllly hate sour cream. My husband got some fajitas, which i wound up sharing with him as my meal was gross. The fajitas were okay and could be shared it was a large portion. The rice was okay. Overall I am just so disappointed because we had been excited to come here - and with it being my birthday dinner it felt like they put no effort in. We did not try dessert, I didn't want to sink anymore money into this meal.
Black Agave has become one of my go-to places for Mexican cuisine because it's location, quality, service, and ability to get a table. This is my updated review. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Black Agave is part of Mercer Boardwalk. I really like this area because it's very accessible to my house, but also because I can sit out on their patio. The outdoor patio overlooks a small lake. On Sunday mornings the weather can be spectacular. If you're looking for patio dining in the Irving-Farmers Branch area, this is a great spot. 1 Star. Service - The staff is very friendly, but what I liked the most was the use of technology. The staff takes your order on a small device. Once we finished our meal, we looked for our server to check out. We couldn't find him, but the friendly bartender was able to pull up my check on their device and I could pay my bill. Again - very cool. 1 Star. Food - I love the brisket enchiladas, and you can read about this is my previous review. For this, I'd like to focus on the chips & salsa and Queso Blanco. These appetizers are table stakes for Mexican restaurants, and Black Agave passes without issues. The chips are served warmly with a salsa roja and salsa verde. The salsa verde hit you quickly, and the salsa roja has a slow burn with a hint of smoked pepper. The Queso Blanco and warm and creamy, and the tostadas (think over sized chips) are the perfect vessel to deliver the queso into my belly. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. Black Agave has settled into my monthly rotation. The patio is an entirely different experience and should be experienced on a cool morning or evening. I will be back. 1 Star.
This place is a vibe! The food is great and they have great lunch specials and a great happy hour! Y'all, just be aware that if you get the nachos, this baby is massive. Every single plate I tried was delicious and had great serving sizes. The service was also great and I loved the outdoor patio seating. Such a great place for a meal with friends!
There is a new restaurant complex in town, and the same owner owns 3 of the current offerings; including here (Black Agave), Dough Bros (pizza, etc), and Barrel & Bones (BBQ). We came to Black Agave tonight (a Wed) and were seated in a nice booth. There is an (unadvertised) happy hour of $4 Margaritas and 3 appetizers (this night it was the Quest al pastor and the short rib tablitas. Our FANTASTIC server Jalea told us about them. IMHO if you are going to have happy hour specials - advertise them. (Advertise them on the menu, on the online menu, a sign when you walk in, and/or a sign on the table) - don't count on the server to tell you about them. Luckily our server let us know of the offerings. We enjoyed the HH margaritas and ordered one of each of both HH food specials. You also get a humongous bowl of freshly fried chips with 2 salsas when you sit down. The HH tablitas came with tortillas, guac, a roasted green onion, and a roasted Jalapeño. The portion was huge. The HH queso al pastor came with blue corn chips and was also a large portion, I would have preferred it a little hotter, but it was pretty good. For only ordering 2 appetizers we let stuffed. I did speak with the manager about what I perceive are marketing issues with the website (no happy hour menu listed, that the website menu on many items only includes the name of the dish - not the description of the dish, like the menu includes. (though some online menu items DO include a description, so it's just inconsistent). And I never like when I go to the website and click on the "menu" tab and it sends me to the "ORDER to go" menu, rather than just a pdf of the current menu. Look at all my menu photos to get a better idea of the offerings. We will likely be back to try other things, the fajitas going by our table sure smelled great!
Food was really good. Their happy hour is long. Cute, quiet spot in Farmers Branch I haven't been to. Queso, elote, fajitas, enchiladas, and margaritas were all really yum
Loved Black Agave! I've been meaning to come here and finally got around to coming. It was well worth it! Great place to unwind and enjoy some great Mexican food and drinks! The dog-friendly patio is very spacious and has a great waterfont view. The happy hour is great - the house margaritas are good. I ordered the quesabirria tacos and they were delicious, as was the salsa and chips. And the service was excellent. I'll definitely be back!!
Great food, cool vibe, great service. It's a little expensive but worth it. They don't really have any vegetarian meals which was kind of disappointing for me. The ceviche was great though and so were the chicken fajitas, very flavorful. Drink menu is pretty solid as well. Loved the decor for Halloween too. I'd recommend it.
First time trying it for brunch! Enjoyed their mimosaritas and margarita flights. The guava margarita was our favorite. All the food we tried was very tasty. My daughter loved the stake with the cobb salad. Service was excellent as always. The waterfront patio seating with a gentle breeze made it a great brunch experience.
Where is the staff? We walked in and no one was there except for the entertainment, who took up the entire front row parking at the restaurant. We stood at the front door about 4 minutes before someone rushed over and showed us to a seat with menus and rushed off again. I felt bad for her, I don't think it was her fault that there was no staff. We waited quite some time again and then she came back and took our orders. She was friendly, I will say, but she disappeared again. A gentleman came by and brought stale chips and salsa, an he was very friendly. Drinks came, then food. I did not like my food at all, the birria enchiladas with white sauce. Drinks were never refilled, no one came to check on anything. Let me reiterate.... No one.... We would have gone outside but it was super windy. The band sounded good, but seeing as we were inside, it was super loud and we had to cease conversation until there was a lag in songs. I was pretty disappointed.
Okay so today was a rainy day and I was their only customer for about 45mins so I will give them grace that the staff was a little nonchalant and lackadaisical because they were not very welcoming at all but the food came quick. The "Black Agave" drink was outstanding and its presentation was nice. I will give it another try soon but I enjoyed the actual food and drink! Good music and vibes of the actual place though!
This place is definitely a VIBE!!! Beautiful decor, awesome food and drinks!! The service is amazing and the outside patio design is impeccable!! They have weekly specials as well as a mariachi band that plays on Fridays. Most definitely will visit again!!!
Great ambiance and feels like a very clean upscale Mexican spot (which usually means bad food). Surprised to find out the taste was actually really good. I had the carnitas tacos which comes with rice and beans. Great flavor and salsa was tangy but nothing too spicy which I would have preferred. The con is portions are very small. This had me contemplating ordering another $18 plate but I had the will power not to. Overall very good tacos and I'd come back to try someone else. read more
1 year ago
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1 year ago
My first time trying, my only issues was AC wasn't on And I was hot. It's hard to enjoy your food if You're sweating . Food was really good The enchiladas. You can't go wrong with either one depending and your taste if want something sweet or you want something and spicy Service was decent Definitely try it again. Must try something else. read more
We came here for my birthday after loving the BBQ restaurant next door. But I'm sad to report that the food was absolutely HORRIBLE. Firstly, it was a Sunday night so it was not super busy. The bartender was our waitress and seemed to not give a darn about us even though it was not busy. The tortilla chips were stale, and disgusting. That's honestly one of my favorite parts of going to a Mexican restaurant and it ruined it. The sangria was the best part... but come on, the $5 sangria is the best part? Do better. I got some enchiladas and specifically requested the sour cream and green sauce be on the side... what do you know, it came out with all the sauces on it. I realllllly hate sour cream. My husband got some fajitas, which i wound up sharing with him as my meal was gross. The fajitas were okay and could be shared it was a large portion. The rice was okay. Overall I am just so disappointed because we had been excited to come here - and with it being my birthday dinner it felt like they put no effort in. We did not try dessert, I didn't want to sink anymore money into this meal. read more
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Black Agave has become one of my go-to places for Mexican cuisine because it's location, quality, service, and ability to get a table. This is my updated review. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Black Agave is part of Mercer Boardwalk. I really like this area because it's very accessible to my house, but also because I can sit out on their patio. The outdoor patio overlooks a small lake. On Sunday mornings the weather can be spectacular. If you're looking for patio dining in the Irving-Farmers Branch area, this is a great spot. 1 Star. Service - The staff is very friendly, but what I liked the most was the use of technology. The staff takes your order on a small device. Once we finished our meal, we looked for our server to check out. We couldn't find him, but the friendly bartender was able to pull up my check on their device and I could pay my bill. Again - very cool. 1 Star. Food - I love the brisket enchiladas, and you can read about this is my previous review. For this, I'd like to focus on the chips & salsa and Queso Blanco. These appetizers are table stakes for Mexican restaurants, and Black Agave passes without issues. The chips are served warmly with a salsa roja and salsa verde. The salsa verde hit you quickly, and the salsa roja has a slow burn with a hint of smoked pepper. The Queso Blanco and warm and creamy, and the tostadas (think over sized chips) are the perfect vessel to deliver the queso into my belly. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. Black Agave has settled into my monthly rotation. The patio is an entirely different experience and should be experienced on a cool morning or evening. I will be back. 1 Star. read more
1 year ago
This place is a vibe! The food is great and they have great lunch specials and a great happy hour! Y'all, just be aware that if you get the nachos, this baby is massive. Every single plate I tried was delicious and had great serving sizes. The service was also great and I loved the outdoor patio seating. Such a great place for a meal with friends! read more
There is a new restaurant complex in town, and the same owner owns 3 of the current offerings; including here (Black Agave), Dough Bros (pizza, etc), and Barrel & Bones (BBQ). We came to Black Agave tonight (a Wed) and were seated in a nice booth. There is an (unadvertised) happy hour of $4 Margaritas and 3 appetizers (this night it was the Quest al pastor and the short rib tablitas. Our FANTASTIC server Jalea told us about them. IMHO if you are going to have happy hour specials - advertise them. (Advertise them on the menu, on the online menu, a sign when you walk in, and/or a sign on the table) - don't count on the server to tell you about them. Luckily our server let us know of the offerings. We enjoyed the HH margaritas and ordered one of each of both HH food specials. You also get a humongous bowl of freshly fried chips with 2 salsas when you sit down. The HH tablitas came with tortillas, guac, a roasted green onion, and a roasted Jalapeño. The portion was huge. The HH queso al pastor came with blue corn chips and was also a large portion, I would have preferred it a little hotter, but it was pretty good. For only ordering 2 appetizers we let stuffed. I did speak with the manager about what I perceive are marketing issues with the website (no happy hour menu listed, that the website menu on many items only includes the name of the dish - not the description of the dish, like the menu includes. (though some online menu items DO include a description, so it's just inconsistent). And I never like when I go to the website and click on the "menu" tab and it sends me to the "ORDER to go" menu, rather than just a pdf of the current menu. Look at all my menu photos to get a better idea of the offerings. We will likely be back to try other things, the fajitas going by our table sure smelled great! read more
2 years ago
Food was really good. Their happy hour is long. Cute, quiet spot in Farmers Branch I haven't been to. Queso, elote, fajitas, enchiladas, and margaritas were all really yum read more
11 months ago
Loved Black Agave! I've been meaning to come here and finally got around to coming. It was well worth it! Great place to unwind and enjoy some great Mexican food and drinks! The dog-friendly patio is very spacious and has a great waterfont view. The happy hour is great - the house margaritas are good. I ordered the quesabirria tacos and they were delicious, as was the salsa and chips. And the service was excellent. I'll definitely be back!! read more
10 months ago
10 months ago
Great food, cool vibe, great service. It's a little expensive but worth it. They don't really have any vegetarian meals which was kind of disappointing for me. The ceviche was great though and so were the chicken fajitas, very flavorful. Drink menu is pretty solid as well. Loved the decor for Halloween too. I'd recommend it. read more
First time trying it for brunch! Enjoyed their mimosaritas and margarita flights. The guava margarita was our favorite. All the food we tried was very tasty. My daughter loved the stake with the cobb salad. Service was excellent as always. The waterfront patio seating with a gentle breeze made it a great brunch experience. read more
11 months ago
Where is the staff? We walked in and no one was there except for the entertainment, who took up the entire front row parking at the restaurant. We stood at the front door about 4 minutes before someone rushed over and showed us to a seat with menus and rushed off again. I felt bad for her, I don't think it was her fault that there was no staff. We waited quite some time again and then she came back and took our orders. She was friendly, I will say, but she disappeared again. A gentleman came by and brought stale chips and salsa, an he was very friendly. Drinks came, then food. I did not like my food at all, the birria enchiladas with white sauce. Drinks were never refilled, no one came to check on anything. Let me reiterate.... No one.... We would have gone outside but it was super windy. The band sounded good, but seeing as we were inside, it was super loud and we had to cease conversation until there was a lag in songs. I was pretty disappointed. read more
2 years ago
Okay so today was a rainy day and I was their only customer for about 45mins so I will give them grace that the staff was a little nonchalant and lackadaisical because they were not very welcoming at all but the food came quick. The "Black Agave" drink was outstanding and its presentation was nice. I will give it another try soon but I enjoyed the actual food and drink! Good music and vibes of the actual place though! read more
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2 years ago
This place is definitely a VIBE!!! Beautiful decor, awesome food and drinks!! The service is amazing and the outside patio design is impeccable!! They have weekly specials as well as a mariachi band that plays on Fridays. Most definitely will visit again!!! read more
I LOVE Black Agave. This is my top 3 place for nachos and if you look at my reviews, I love nachos . Just look at my picture. It's delicious. Note that it does come with crema/sour cream and pico which I get taken off. I've only eaten outside on the patio. The servers are cool and funny. Very nice, personable, and attentive. The drinks are good too but can be on the sweet side. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
cool place to try. I enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa particularly the green salsa. I had the steak tacos. I think the tacos would have been great if they were well seasoned. They lacked flavor. The rice and beans were good and I enjoyed the margarita. Also our server was great. read more
3 years ago
Outstanding place all the way around! They didn't miss a beat with anything from drinks, chips and salsa to the filet fajitas. All wonderful! Very much enjoyed the green salsa with the chips. Good amount of heat with excellent flavor. Had the Rasa Rova (sorry for the miss-spell.) Great margarita!) for dinner had the filet fajitas (pictured) and I would say they are some of the best I have ever had! Served steaming hot with plenty to go around. The service was excellent. Fast, efficient and friendly. There was a large party there, but it didn't slow anyone down one bit. Was able to be seated, served (well), and ready to head out in about one hour. Will be back the next time I am in town! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Food is awesome. 1 manager is a bit on the cocky side for no reason. Everyone else and the food is awesome read more
2 years ago
This spot has reopened and I loved it!! The mimosaritas were fire, food was great, selection was plentiful and the atmosphere was excellent all by itself. I will be back!! read more
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3 years ago
It was a beautiful day and I was seeking a dog friendly patio on my way home. Beautiful patio but they're not yet set up for service. Had trouble getting someone to take my order. Ordered a margarita and chips and queso while waiting for a Chili Relleno to go. Requested no rice and lettuce/salad substitution. Queso and chips were great! Salsa and chips ok. Chili Relleno was ok but they could have done a better job. A little styrofoam cup of the most pitiful refried beans was not what I expected. It was $50. For that amount, I expect more. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The owner/manager is so nice!! They have a private room where we met for a small gathering, which was perfect for us. Wonderful service. read more
2 years ago
The food was really good and filing. I would say the flights were perfect ! I would go back for those alone. This place is fairly new but so cute inside ! The service was okay. There was a little delay with the service but they apologized and it was all good. I would recommend everyone go ! It looks like they have events on the patio and I would be very interested. read more
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11 months ago
2 years ago
Just ate dinner at Black Agave tonight. Was excited to try out a new place. Interior is nice and they have a great patio that looks out over a fountain and pond and sunsets. BUT, the food was meh. Not well seasoned and nothing special. I ordered a beef quesadilla. Not bad, but not great either and it was $16. My husband had a chili relleno and had same review. Blah. Wait staff was good. Place has potential. I heard they have a good happy hour. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely love this place. Food is great and they have $1.99 Mimosaritas for brunch. Hidden gem. Give it a shot and ask for Giancarlo. Sangria is $9.99 per pitcher. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Where to start! Amazing service first off. Great drinks! The margaritas are wonderful. Now let's talk food... the chicken mole was something I've never seen or tasted before. Top notch. The brisket enchiladas were wonderful and the enmoladas enchiladas were amazing. So yes, it's a 5 and we will be back! read more
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