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    El Agave Azul

    3.9 (426 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Yvonne W.

    The service and the food was AMAZING on Mother's Day ! The vibe was good as well. Dinner and drinks were not over priced, like most places. I was also told by the waitress that happy hour is great as well.

    Menudo
    Mary R.

    So this is the first time I have come to actually sit and enjoy the place . Amazing and the meal was will friends of ours our friends Nelson is a server here I had menudo sooooo good. Just a traditional Mexican menudo like my mother use to make. Delicious. We will definitely be back soon... Friendly people and super quick on service.

    Greasy enchiladas
    Gummy B.

    Low quality for high price! I ordered enchiladas, "chimichangas" and a pineapple agua fresca. The enchiladas were really oily, the "chimichangas" are the taquitos from Costco and the pineapple juice cup was filled to the brim with ice! I really used to like their food but they are skimping and making shitty food now.

    Chile rellano
    Chante S.

    This place is so amazing!!! The ambiance, the service, the food and drinks!!! There is a reason why the parking lot os always full! They have daily deals and you cam watch the game here. There is also a full bar. My go to is the seafood enchiladas and Chile relleno, absolutely amazing. The flavors in both are top tier. Full of flavor!!!! The green sauce they use on the enchiladas is creamy and full of amazing flavors. When i feel like being fat, I get both!!! I highly recommend!!!!

    Campechana and diablito
    Jezabel D.

    Agave cook's their food to perfection. I gave this place a try several years back when they first open. Which no Yelp was available. I'm glad I payed a visit a second time. For those that know octopus it has to be cooked perfectly. I was really happy the first time that the second time the consistency was espectacular. I had a campechana and my husband had the fajitas. The meat was tender and the taste excellent all the flavors were represented. The beans and authentic rice are also good to highlight on. The service is cordial and very attentive, staff moves fast and is on top of your comfort. Ambiance the place very clean, and very pleasant. I really recommend this place for last minute drinks and dinner.

    Margaritas
    Ella G.

    Really loved this spot!! The service was lovely. Super friendly and quick. The food is yummy, classic "hot plate" Mexican food. The flavor was pretty good. I liked my tamale plate; the rice was a little bit off somehow, but mostly delicious. The drinks were also a highlight, we all got margaritas including blended ones...delectable. The ambiance is okay, a bit loud with close tables, but the restaurant is really clean (including the bathrooms). Would love to return

    enchiladas
    Sarah L.

    Summary: I'll come back again, the food may not be exceptional, but it's not bad either. Food: They give you chips and salsa. Chips are good, not thin not thick, just tight. but personally, i like thicker chips. but that's preference. steak fajita was ok. meat was hard to a point i had to cut them in small pieces like a toddler will eat, just so i can chew them without getting stuck in my teeth. For the price, i would like to see more meat than veggies. i like the rice, it was cooked well, it was not mushy. salty but i liked it. black beans were good too. Space: Casual. lots of table. it gets loud. Service: Nothing exceptional. could be improved by being attentive to what the customers need. Parking: they have a parking on the side of the building.

    Sombrero salad
    Irene G.

    Every time we come here, the food and drink drinks are excellent. This time I ate a Sombrero salad and it was delicious.

    Steak fajita Yum
    Sharon L.

    I can't tell you enough about this place. This place was amazing. It was very clean ambience very nice. The service amazing food delicious a must come.

    Veggie Fajitas
    paula c.

    El Agave Azul is now a regular on my rotation when I want Mexican food. The warm, crispy chips and fresh salsa that land on your table as soon as you sit down are hard to stop eating. The menu has all the usual items. Last night we enjoyed fajitas (veggie and chicken), carne asada plate and chicken tacos. Everything has always been great. I especially love that the veggies in the fajitas are cooked perfectly and not overly sauced. Margaritas are one of the stars here so plan to enjoy one or more (they even have pitchers). There is a bar with TVs, 2 big rooms and a room that looks like it's for a private party. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, big enough to accommodate drop ins without a reservation. They always seem to have plenty of wait staff so it can almost seem like you're rushed but I think they're just very efficient. Last night when we said we weren't ready to order, our server gave us space and time to peruse the menu while chatting.

    Carnitas Fajitas
    Asia T.

    Went here on the suggestion of my great aunt, who has known the manager for years. I was surprised at the size of the restaurant when we walked in on a Sunday evening. Lots of families here chilling, some celebrating birthdays too. It seems like a genuine Richmond locals spot, with all demos represented. My grandma is like 90 years old and she definitely enjoyed the Caldo de Pollo here. Large portions, with the flavors and dishes being more on the Mexican-American size. Think sizzling fajitas and margaritas served in large glasses. My carnitas fajitas was enough for at least two meals.

    Mangonada margarita
    Amanda T.

    This place was so yummy definitely recommend the Molcajete to share comes with the rice and beans. The drinks were decently priced and tasted worth it ;) Also, i cannot remember her name but ppl mentioned her in the reviews they are all true she was an amazing waitress! Remember to tip her good she deserves it!lol

    Carnitas,  rice and black beans.
    Sanilie F.

    My most recent visit was great, just like all the other times lol. I love that the food here is always consistent, very flavorful and plated well. It's always nice coming here with family and friends. Overall, a great place to get authentic Mexican food.

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    Thank you Salvador! See you soon.

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    Thank you Sharon! We can't wait to serve you again!

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    8 days ago

    The carnitas Fajitas was so flavorful! And the corn soup was amazing! Def coming back.

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    2 months ago

    Food was excellent and service is great. Thanks for a great food experience. Full bar nice television with all the games on

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    Thank you John!

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    Thank you, Daniel. We hope to see you soon!

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    3 months ago

    I love the service, the food, the drinks everything is delicious and a very clean restaurant

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    Thank you Salvador!

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    We are always happy to welcome you back, Kerry. Thank you!

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    4 months ago

    Great food and very nice people. We love going to this place! Can't recommend it enough

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    Hi Bill, it was a pleasure to have you! We hope to see you soon.

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    Is there outside service,tables?

    Yes, we have 9 tables outside that seat up to 8 people. Please follow social distancing rules.

    Happy hour for this restaurant?

    No happy yet but they was planning to start one soon..

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    Tacos El Tucan - All of our meats

    Tacos El Tucan

    4.0(628 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    If you're looking for Tijuana style tacos with bold flavor, El Tucán is definitely a place worth…read morechecking out. The menu offers a good variety of Mexican inspired dishes, from tacos and birria ramen and burritos. Everything we tried had great flavor and was clearly made fresh. The sauces, seasoning and overall balance of the dishes were definitely the highlight of the meal. We ordered quite a few items including quesabirria, shrimp tacos, a burrito and birria ramen. The shrimp tacos were especially flavorful, topped with a creamy sauce that paired really well with the shrimp. The quesabirria tacos also had that nice crispy texture with the rich birria flavor that people look for. The restaurant itself is clean, organized and well set up, with outdoor seating available which is nice on a sunny day. It has a relaxed vibe where you can sit down with friends and enjoy your food without feeling rushed. The only thing I noticed across several of the dishes was that the portions of meat felt a little light compared to the tortilla or toppings. The flavor is absolutely there, but a slightly more generous portion of meat would make these dishes even better. Overall, solid spot with great flavor and a fun menu. With just a little more generosity on the protein portions, this place could easily be a standout taco spot.

    I'm waiting time was very quick. I ordered three grilled…read morechicken tacos, no guac. But sadly, it was Burnt chicken.

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    Tacos El Tucan - Taste like old guacamole  and the Birria is not even good The rice is no good as well. Wish I could get a refund.

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    Taste like old guacamole and the Birria is not even good The rice is no good as well. Wish I could get a refund.

    El Sabor De Guadalajara - Chilaquiles

    El Sabor De Guadalajara

    4.5(118 reviews)
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    This is one of the few places in Richmond where they don't totally skimp on the amount of meat they…read moreput in their burritos. Believe me, I've been to MANY other burrito places around and most all of them just give you a beans and rice burrito with a tiny bit of meat. This place at least gives you an expected amount of meat in your burrito. The location could be considered 'hole in the wall' but that does not bother me and I like to support local small businesses. I will be back here!

    I was desperately craving a good burrito after having a couple of really disappointing ones lately,…read moreand wow... this place delivered. I grabbed a burrito here and ate it inside the movie theater with the red salsa and lemon, and it was so good I ate the entire thing. For context, I'm pretty petite and I usually can't finish a full burrito--but this one? I couldn't stop. It was that good. Super flavorful, satisfying, and just hit the spot in a way I wasn't expecting. At first, I thought it was a little pricey, but once you get the burrito, it makes sense. It's dense, filling, and honestly a big burrito--you're getting your money's worth. I've already been recommending this place to my friends, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for genuinely good food. I'm excited to come back and try more items on the menu. So good. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the East Bay.

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    Mi Casa Grill - Chili Relleno

    Mi Casa Grill

    4.1(469 reviews)
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    I have come to Mi Casa Grill before for brunch, but this was my first time coming for Happy Hour…read more Whatever meal you are having, the food is still delicious and the staff was attentive. Our server Chevo was running around but got everyone's order correct. The food came out hot and beautifully presented. While not a big place, they were able to accommodate a party of 10 (with reservations). You can really feel how hard this small family business is working to make your food experience pleasant. I'll be back for brunch soon!

    TDLR: My brother choked on a large piece of plastic in his meal, and they gave us 50% off the…read moresingle dish. My family came here for breakfast for Mother's Day. The place is nicely decorated and had about 1 or 2 customers already. 2 dishes came out at the same time while the other 3 came to the table a few minutes later. The food was ok. My parents got the Mi Casa Desayuno. The waitress told my dad they were out of the fruit salad, which was weird, since the place had just opened. I guess they never had fruit in the first place. My brother choked on a large piece of plastic in his Tres Leches French Toast. I told one of the male staff members there was plastic in his dish, and he just said, "Sorry, it was probably the plastic from the bread's packaging," and then walked away. A few minutes later, I saw the waitress and pulled her aside to discreetly tell her there was plastic in my brother's meal. She told me she wanted to see it ( kind of with a tone of 'I don't believe you'), and I brought her over to the dish to show her. She didn't say anything, so I said we would happily pay for the other dishes, but could my brother's meal be comped for the choking hazard? The waitress turned and went to the kitchen, to, I guess, talk to someone about it. The waitress came back out, took the dish away, probably to show whoever was in the kitchen. A while later, she came back out with the check, but did not bother to explain to us what the plan was from there. We did see a 50% markdown on my brother's dish. It was really awkward because the waitress did not have a very pleasant or inviting attitude; she stood there glaring as we reviewed the bill and figured out the payment method. There was a serious lack of communication (not due to a language barrier; we are a Spanish-speaking family) and an unnecessary, blasé and mean demeanor from the waitress on Mother's Day.

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