I just went for the first time was honestly shocked at how good this place was. I wasn't expecting good Mexican food in Yorba Linda! My friend is vegetarian and she really wanted spinach and mushroom enchiladas with mole sauce, which they made happen. And she said it was really good. I had the fish tacos, and they were so good! It was only 2 tacos but they were big and very filling. Our server was Janelle and she was seriously amazing. So kind, and fun! She recommended the house margarita, which was delicious. She said they squeeze the lime juice mix every morning. Highly recommend! I will definitely be going back. read more

Miss this restaurant so much!! So sad it's closed forever. Absolutely fabulous food and such beautiful presentations!! George, was always so generous to the community and supported so many charities. George, please share your Apache Chicken recipe and your Skirt Steak Quesadilla recipe with us!!! We need these in our lives!! read more

Blue Agave - George being so generous and donating to our Guild. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Hidden gem in Yorba Linda. Great food and great service. This was our intro to Tex Mex cuisine and we love it. The short rib quesadillas are so goood. Great bang for the buck. They don't skimp on the protein. The meat is extra tender and isn't chewy at all. Hubby loves the mole enchiladas. The mole sauce has a nice kick. Really love it. Can't wait to come back! read more

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There aren't many Tex-Mex restaurants, so thankfully this one is really good! Everything is excellent starting with the chips and salsa. I love the decor too. And the service is great! Our waitress was even honest about something I was ordering, and I ended up really loving it! She even said she'd take it off our bill if I didn't like it, but I ended up wanting more! They also have amazing desserts, so make sure to save room for that! read more

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My first time visiting this restaurant and was so impressed with the entire experience. Overall vibe is super welcoming. Server was very attentive. The Arizona chicken mole enchiladas were moist and delicious, as were the black beans. Guacamole app was generous and very flavorful. Definitely will revisit asap!! read more

Blue Agave - Arizona Chicken Mole Enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

We've been coming here for 22 years! Blue Agave is hands-down the best family-owned Mexican restaurant in all of Orange County. During the pandemic, we ordered takeout almost weekly, and they were always so kind and consistent. While so many restaurants keep raising prices, Blue Agave continues to serve high-quality food, generous portions, and amazing value. Their homemade margaritas are incredible! We usually start with the coconut shrimp or the Hopi platter, then move on to the house salad and the skirt steak with braised cabbage and borracho beans -- absolutely delicious. There's truly nothing on the menu we haven't loved. About to order Sunday lunch takeout right now -- run to Blue Agave! read more

I've been wanting to come check this place out for some time and I'm glad that I did. Complimentary chips and salsa while you wait for your food...HUGE plus for me lol. Great customer service and the staff were very welcoming. Ordered the Baja Fish Tacos and wow, very flavorful. On the pricey side for 2 battered fish tacos but I am a huge sucker for handmade tortillas lol. The vibe is like your local El Torito but with better food. Coming back again. read more

Blue Agave - Lunch Menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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It was my first time eating at the restaurant. It was nice inside and good amount of tables. I got a skinny margarita and I specifically asked for the drink not to be sweet at all but it was pretty sweet for me. The food was good. read more

Was craving some Mexican cuisine and decided to give Blue Agave a try. The staff was very friendly upon our entrance and the hostess sat us right away. I noticed that the restaurant was clean and has ample seating. Some sections look great for large parties. There are a lot of options on this menu. It was hard to decide on which plate to order. I settled on the chicken mole enchiladas, and it was fantastic! This dish really hit the spot. They were very generous with the amount of shredded chicken in the enchiladas, and the moly sauce complemented the chicken enchilada perfectly. I asked to substitute the rice with veggies. The veggies were sautéd zucchini and bell peppers, and had a nice buttery flavor. I definitely would return to this restaurant. I look forward to trying my next Blue Agave dish. read more

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We had such an amazing family dinner at Blue Agave in Yorba Linda! From the moment we sat down, everything felt welcoming and relaxed. The chips and salsa were fresh and delicious--definitely the perfect start to the meal. I ordered the Taco Mex something (solid choice!) and it was cooked to perfection, flavorful, and filling. Everyone in my family really enjoyed their meals. The corn cake was da bomb. My wife got shrimp tacos very scrumptious. What truly made the night unforgettable was our server, Jenna. She was absolutely the best--so kind, attentive, and genuinely friendly. She made us feel completely taken care of the entire time. Service like that really elevates the whole dining experience, and I honestly hope management recognizes her hard work because she deserves a raise! We left full, happy, and already talking about when we'll come back. Blue Agave is definitely a spot we'll be returning to again and again. read more

Blue Agave - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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Friday meet up, we stopped Blue Agave and so glad we did! We been eyeing this place but always opted toward eateries in Brea. I think we found a new favorite hangout in YBL. The hostess immediately seated us in a nice corner booth. The interior was much more spacious than I thought. There were probably a nine booths, several handful of tables and also some outdoor seatings. The menu selections are awesome -- and my friend was impressed with the dozen flavor of margaritas!!! The endless chips and salsa, as shared by other Yelpers, are heavenly. I was embarrassed to ask for 3rd round of chips! I ordered the chili relleno combo - and instead of taco tostada. Our server offered me double the chili rellenos! I've scored....and the place already warned my heart. The chili relleno "casserole" was topped with fresh mango salsa. The side of rice, bean and scoop of corn hit the mark. We shared the flan for dessert but that was too much. Obviously, we were so stuff that we stayed for over two hours (to help with digestion so we're not rolling out of our booth). The waitstaff were just so cordial, nice and didn't bother to rush us. The team all were very welcoming. We agreed that we have to swing by again! read more

Blue Agave - The waiting room mural, the chips along with Pomegranate Basil margarita and the "double" chili rellano. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Located in the same plaza as Bodai and J San ramen. Outdoor seating available. Nice big inside with lots of seating. Hubs got the Montego shrimp skewers and enjoyed it. I got the Sedona skirt steak and it was Lacking in flavor. Asked for the spicy chipotle sauce and that helped. Service was good. I would come again but wouldn't order the Sedona steak. read more

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Unfortunately this restaurant is extremely overrated. When I came with my group of friends, we were sat down quickly, but it took a long time for a waitress to introduce herself and ask us about drinks. When the waitress brought out our drinks, there was a plastic lid INSIDE my friend's coke. I don't even know how that happens. That took a while to be addressed since she didn't check in on us often. (And yes we were still charged for that coke). The food itself was nothing special, but that is just my opinion. Before my friends and I left for the night, we were in the lobby waiting for someone in our group to finish using the restroom, and we overheard the restaurant manager, I believe his name is George, talking to one of the hostesses at the front in such a disrespectful manner (he used a personal attack). We were all shocked that he would blatantly behave like that in front of customers. My friends and I had already decided we weren't going to come back, but after witnessing that our opinion of this restaurant was solidified. It seems like a toxic environment. **Update: His unprofessional response says it all read more

Blue Agave - My friend found this plastic lid at the bottom of the glass cup and had to dig it out to remove it. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

I wish I reviewed this sooner. Blue Agave has been my family's favorite Mexican restaurant for years! We first started going here when it opened in the 90s and my Aunt who lived nearby recommended it. We had been fans ever since. It is so sad to hear the news that it closed, so many memories and celebrations we had here. We always loved the combination meals with the chile rellenos, tostadas, enchiladas, black beans, rice and corn. Also, the salsa was the best, flavorful and had great texture! There were great margaritas they served too. The service was always excellent and attended to our needs promptly. Thank you George for creating and managing such a great restaurant! We will miss your food dearly. read more

Delicious food. Not typical run of the mill. One of my favorite places to eat servers are very friendly and efficient. Nice southwest art and artifacts. Sweet corn is great. Love the chili relleno; it's made with a fresh pasilla chili. I have eaten here many times. It's great read more

Blue Agave - Taos combo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Closed and refusing to refund me for a catering order I paid in full for 5/2/26 for ky wedding. He filed bankruptcy and still took catering orders. read more

This place is located near my sister's work so she picked us up food for the first time when she came to visit. Wowww is all I have to say. The food is so fresh, tasty and everything we ate was so flavorful and fresh. We ordered the fajitas plate, a coconut shrimp and chicken skewers plate and the barbacoa beef enchilada plate. The sweet corn cake that comes on each plate is soooo yummy and brings a nice balance to the savory flavors. My mom who is extremely picky and not really a fan of trying anything new LOVED the food and even ate the leftovers the next day, which never really ever happens. Cant wait to try this place again and hopefully in person as I'm sure it will taste even better there. read more

Sterling was our waitress and she was great! She made sure we had everything we needed. The food was very good. Try out the New Mexico Salad; it's delicious! read more

We've eaten at Blue Agave repeatedly over the years since they have been in business. However, our experience 2 days ago was a very big disappointment. Looking for a nice taco/enchilada dinner, but what we got was flavorless. Like eating a big nothing!! No flavor, no spice. Service was good (as always). Ambiance hasn't changed at all in the past decade. BUT, if the kitchen can no longer prepare tasty choices, then maybe we will choose other restaurants in the future, because there is lots of excellent competition in North Orange County! read more

My family has been eating here for 4 generations. My grandpa loved the corn cake from here, my mom loves the skirt steak, I love the carnitas, and my daughter likes the crispy tacos. Chips and salsa come out fast and everyone is super friendly. It has cool southwest flair in the building. Blue agave is a must if you're close to yorba Linda and want some great Tex mex. Thank you Kaeley for the great service. The boracho beans are a must too. read more

Blue Agave - Skirt steak - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

We go to Blue Agave periodically and the food and service are always great. I usually get fajitas or the carne asada but I felt like trying something different this time. Our server described an off menu steak special dish and all I heard was steak so I said I'll try that! It turned out to be a steak picado and I've never had it served like a soup and it was so good! Afterwards I asked what all was in it and it was skirt steak, onion, garlic, cilantro, pasilla peppers, tomato and white wine. Every bite of steak was soaked in yummy goodness and there was plenty of liquid to dip the rice and tortillas in. I really enjoyed this dish. The corn cake is always great and gives you a little taste of dessert without having to order a separate dessert, especially if you are full. My girlfriend had a two item combo with a tamale and cheese enchilada which she enjoyed. The chips and salsa were great as usual and we asked for seconds on both. Our server Sterling was great and provided excellent service. read more

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This is a nice southwestern Mexican joint in Yorba Linda that has pretty nice decor, very friendly waitressing, and pretty good food too. We just ate here for the first time, and both of us ordered exactly the same thing - two tacos with rice and beans, one chicken, one steak. Chips and salsa: great fresh chips and salsa. Sometimes you can tell a lot just by these. The tacos were pretty good. We both thought about 4/5 stars. The rice and beans were very good. She had a margherita and loved it. Definitely gave her a buzz, lol. Overall 4/5 stars for me. I am not in general a huge fan of the southwestern type of food, but definitely worth coming for the lunch specials during the week. All of the food and drinks, with tip, only cost around $40.00, which is pretty decent. read more

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Unfortunately, my experience at Blue Agave was disappointing due to the poor service. Our server was not attentive at all. We waited a long time just to get a simple refill, and during that time, she was casually chatting with other staff--not because the place was busy, because it wasn't. It really felt like we were being ignored, and it affected the entire experience. Good service makes a huge difference, and this just didn't meet even the most basic expectations. Definitely not somewhere I'd return to or recommend unless things change read more

It was so busy on a Sunday for lunch I was glad I made reservation. We got sat right away but our server didn't check on us for a while. Then we noticed that the manager or owner brought our drinks, because he spilled a little and made a joke about it. No big deal, just a little strange. Food is decent but nothing out of this world. I've had all different types of Mex food and this wasn't impressive. I got the Apache Chicken, the chicken was flavorless without the very heavy sauce, the vegetables were salty and the rice was bland. My fiance got the fish tacos, too much cold slaw and a bland batter. Not sure if I would comeback here but I can say I've been. read more

Blue Agave - Gosh Crispy Fish Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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Food was incredible. The guacamole was handmade and smashed to order. Was so good. The steak tacos were delish. Interesting presentation. The beans and rice were phenomenal. Flavors were complex and delish. But the ingredients shined. Corn cake tasted like delicious corn. The beans tasted of beans with great flavors. The avocado in the guac was incredible great ingredients. Quality. Service was fine. Highly recommend. read more

What a disappointment Started out with a very nice server but quickly went south Ordered and got beverages had to ask three times for something , made our orders we're not really attended to after that time though the server periodically check in , we watched people eat , get their bills , others waiting for their bills. We watch two groups / people come in after us and get food and or leave . Then after 40 minutes spoke to the server who then realized and went to check on our food. Another 10 minutes. I indicated that we were ready to leave. The manager never came out, but our beverages were comped and we left without eating. I did not expect to return !!! read more

It's a great place. Fascinating decor. The wait staff are very attentive. The food is excellent. Decadent Spanish dishes with lots of interesting fresh flare to them. I've loved everything I've tried. But my go to is carnitas. And be sure to ask for extra corn cake. So yummy. The only complaint I have about this place is no matter where you are sitting inside the sound just bounces off the walls and ceilings and it's so loud. There's no sitting and enjoying a conversation. Otherwise great place! read more

Blue Agave - Sedona Skirt Steak - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Service - 5 stars My waitress Andrea was AMAZING! Her hospitality was outstanding. Greeted us with a smile and she explained the menu well, and made sure we had everything we needed. Such a wonderful experience to dine there. Food was delicious as recommended. Would love to visit again especially with Andrea! Thank you for serving us so well! read more

This spin on Mexican Cuisine is on my list of longtime favorites. Whenever i am in Yorba Linda this restaurant is a must. I love the lunch menu items & thoroughly enjoyed the Carnitas wrap, with a side of beans & their corn cake! Service is great & atmosphere comfortable. Please note their hours as they have a limited work week, enabling them to be their best when they are there! read more

I have had catering from Blue Agave before, but this was my first time dining in. The service was great!! Our server went back to the kitchen a few times to see if we could modify our dishes to make them more vegetarian friendly. The food itself was honestly pretty disappointing. First, my mom and I ordered enchiladas, and both of our plates came to us with cold food. A different server took it back for us to reheat and thankfully the food came back hotter. The enchiladas were kind of bland, and the cilantro lime rice also seemed to be lacking in flavor. The beans were the best part of our dishes, which was pretty disappointing. The restaurant wasn't too loud, and even with guests all around us, we were still able to hold a conversation. Not sure if I'll be back to dine in. read more

Blue Agave - Wild West Enchiladas (no chicken and no mushrooms) made to order to make vegetarian - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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A great neighborhood Mexican restaurant and bar. The food and drink prices were amazing! I can imagine the locals would want to come here all the time. The menu was extensive on both food and drinks. We ordered quite a few dishes to share. We tried coconut shrimp skewers, Queso fundido, steak tacos, mahi fish fajitas and flan. Everything was yummy in large portions. Cucumber margarita, Modelo Michelada, Patton silver shots and beers were all very tasty and satisfying. The service was friendly and fast enough. Glad we found a great local Mexican place, we will definitely be back from time to time! read more

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Mexican food that is more authentic than the normal Mexican places you see around town. Good selection of options and good service. read more

Blue Agave - Taquitos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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It's a great place for an evening bite, service is quick and don't be shy to ask for more chips and salsa if a server comes around! I love how they incorporate stone murals into their wall-work of the restaurant and it's open and spacious for lots of people. Don't forget the days off of the location, sometimes I'll be bummed on a Monday night but it doesn't take away from the great food and great management! read more

been going here over 20 years and is consistently Excellent!!! pray for leftovers . They great to have while watching the late night news !! read more

I truly love this place, we find ourselves here maybe once every other month. I highly recommend the skirt steak quesadilla! The sauces are fabulous. Their unsweetened tea is tropical, my favorite! If you're in the area for lunch I recommend. Don't fill up on the complimentary chips and salsa at the table, too yummy! read more

This place never disappoints. I got chicken, shrimp and beef fajitas this time. I usually get the Chicken Quemada. It's amazing too! Chips are fresh made, not bagged. Coupled it with the Gold Cadillac Margarita. Margarita was a little sweeter than I prefer. Overall great visit! Sterling was our server and she was a great server. read more

Blue Agave - Sizzling New Mexico Fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

We were a large group of 17 people. Our waitress Karen was amazing! They were very accommodating and the food was delicious! We only had an hour to eat before going to a concert. They brought our food out on time. The staff was very friendly. read more

Food is incredible! Service was great. Their menu has so many options. Skirt Steak Quesadilla for the win.

I was in the area and looking for a place for lunch. Looked on Yelp, saw 4+ stars and decided to check it out. I wasn't impressed. It looked like Denny's or a senior center cafeteria. It's outdated. I also didn't like anything on the menu. I just ordered a quesadilla. They had odd Asian Mexican combos. Our server was sweet. That's the only positive for me. I'm used to more upscale Mexican restaurants and this just wasn't it. read more

In short, Great neighborhood spot to grab a bite and have some drinks. With a few more details, Parking was easy. Spacious inside with a lot of booths. Service was good and fast. Plantain nachos were fantastic and a must order for appetizer. Margarita was good. Tacos were alright. Loved their chips and salsa too. I'd come back again. read more

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