If you are looking for the absolute best dining experience in Bellingham, look no further than El Agave I can say without exaggeration that they provide the best service I have ever experienced anywhere. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome from the second you walk through the door. They are family and they treat you as so. From the atmosphere to the incredible hospitality, everything about this place is top-tier. It is rare to find a restaurant that hits every single aspect of hospitality. Highly recommended! Thank you Cruz and his dad read more

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Had the best time here with a group of 8. Sat right away on a Saturday night. The service was excellent! 10/10 recommend!

Amazing food and great service, we were able to be sat as a group of 8 with no problems and the food came out quick!

The food was surprisingly better than I was expecting! Had the chicken soup, chicken enchilada and a beef taco. The beans on the side were tasty, as was everything else I had ordered. Service was prompt, accurate, and with a smile. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Best chipotle chicken dish I've ever had! The sauce was rich, tasty, had the slightest kick, and it all paired well with the refried beans and Mexican rice. So good! It was quick and affordable. Will come back here again on my future visits to Bellingham. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Chipotle chicken - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

the Carne Asada tacos are sooo good !! you have to get 3 side of carne asada as the tacos aren't specifically on the menu, but it was quick & tasty! I just had some margs and chilled it was really nice read more

We got in at 6:30pm on a Friday evening immediately at a table (all booths were taken). The service from the seating to the waitress was amazing. Crazy attentive, communicated well and worked as a team. So nice to see and experience! I had their blackberry lemonade which was yummy and their chips and salsa is great too and comes complimentary. Orders came out right and in good time and was delicious. I loved my cheese enchilada made with real cheese (some places use weird fake stuff but not this place!) and my carne asada was cooked to perfection and super tasty. Portions are generous for sure!! Would definitely go back. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Cheese Enchilada and Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Let me tell you about this little gem! We stopped here to celebrate with victory tacos and enchiladas after a lacrosse game in Lynden. The boys were hungry! We were greeted with smiles and immediately seated. Our waitress catered to our Little Warriors' spice level with two different salsas and chips and beans. The menu here is extensive, offering a variety of dishes which I took note of and appreciated. Our waiter was incredibly personable and attentive and every one of us enjoyed our plates. I'm so glad we chose this spot to celebrate our win; we walked away feeling grateful to have found it. We all agree to go back for our next Lynden tournament. read more

We relished our scrumptious dinner at this beautiful and authentic Mexican restaurant. They don't joke about the jumbo sized el agave drink..it's pretty big as you can compare with the Sex on the beach cocktail beside it.. and funny thing is, it's not even their biggest size!! I assumed it might be a little too diluted like a Fish bowl drink, but no..it was pretty strong and my added Mango flavor choice blended perfectly. The shrimp nachos and tricolor enchilada was delicious, but couldn't finish all of it at one seating. Definitely a must try restaurant!! read more

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Foods alright when you're hungry or no choice, but way better quality taste & the vibe is ok & friendly & very family oriented, but management it needs of more persistence with guidance & needs more work. But again, the place is all right if you have no place to go and for relaxation as well. read more

My mother-in-law has significant food allergies. El Agave in Fairhaven went out of the way to adjust her entree so that she could have great food without medical issues. very nice sweet people!! read more

The food is good but every time I ordered from here something is either missing or messed up on my order. How do you forget tortillas that are on my fajita meal? read more

This is a family- friendly, easygoing place with super nice staff (including the owner who was on site). The food was average-plus (not bad at all - just not fine dining exceptional). Portions were quite large, and the environment was comfortable, welcoming, and easygoing. The booth, plates, glasses, cutlery, etc. were all clean. They did well serving the small child who was with us - very accommodating, We'd be glad to visit again! read more

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My son and I have been having lunch here, weekly, for over ten years. The food is always fresh and delicious. Try the Pork Fajitas and ask for them extra crispy. Or, and this is a little bit weird, try their Bacon cheese burger. I think it's the best in the county. The restaurant is quiet and the booths are comfortable. Marin and Alfonzo are great hosts and make you feel like family. read more

I really don't know but the guy who handed me my food was in a bad mood and the food was disappointing too.

The service we received was warm and welcoming the server we had had the most contagious and beautiful smile you have ever seen, the ambiance feels like you are in a Spanish town from the colorful warm orange walls and the beautiful painting that covers one entire wall. Also the tables are detailed with rose designs that are done in such a unique but simple and beautiful style. The food came in big portions as you can see I got the Tricolor Enchiladas so I could try a little bit of everything I liked the white one the best and the rice and beans were good though the chocolate sauce was really good too. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Tricolor Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I went there for takeout tonight for Faitas. They did not warm up my tortillas or include chips and salsa. I can see why the place was empty. read more

Really enjoyed the food here. The service was good and the food was delicious! My boyfriend and I both got burritos- he had the Colorado burrito (red) & I had the burrito fuerte in green salsa. It was a quiet restaurant not crazy busy. We will definitely be returning! read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Burrito Colorado & Burrito Fuerte - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Something happened to this place. We really love the owners, nice people, but the quality has REALLY gone down. Nothing fresh. Canned. Cheap quality. It's not good. Also, the staff will just sell up the ticket without customer realizing. Way overpriced, especially for quality. Yesterday we ordered two enchiladas and a burrito for lunch pickup, $50. Both my husband and i only ate a couple bites, and lost our appetite. We called to talk with a manager, and the lady who took our order acted annoyed at us, and she just really did not care. Today, still feeling upset tummy. No bueno. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Steak Fajitas, Vegetarian Fajitas [totally VEGAN & gluten free!!!], & Margaritas on the Rocks delivered by Alfonzo himself!!! - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This restaurant has a good atmosphere, and a welcoming staff. Upon arrival I was greeted and taken to my table. Quickly following was chips and salsa, and water. There is a pretty good menu of selections. For a starter I decided upon the stuffed jalapeños. They arrived really quick...instantly making note of the breading, these are not prepared in the restaurant but rather from a commercial purveyor...someone like "SISCO". While they did have a good flavor, the outside was hard while the inside was "warm" and some were cold. My main course arrived...beef enchilada and a chile relleno, comes with beans and rice. The chile relleno was sitting in its own pool of water...evident that the chile relleno was also from someone like "SISCO" and was frozen. To me the water on the plate is evident that the meal is microwave heated. A real disappointment. I had believed this restaurant to be the real thing. I won't be back. Sorry. read more

Amazing food and service! I was looking at the menu then decided to leave when the server chased me down and invited me back in. I was so glad he did! I got the taquitos and bacon wrapped shrimp. Both delicious and authentic. The salsa was also very tasty with a good kick. Would come back again! Service was whick read more

My family went out to eat with friends & were thoughtful to bring me some of my fav... This was @ the Samish Way location in Bellingham!!! Best damn Chile Relleno I've had in a L O N G time! The "seasoning" is perfecto , the green chile itself was fresh & high quality (must be Hatch), proper amt. of delicious cheese & a generous proportion of all ... what more can you ask? Really impressive. Will return for other true authentic Mexican fare, NOT TexMex! read more

I am not too impressed by their food and the margaritas. I ordered skinny margaritas and it was bitter due to too many limes. My husband ordered lime margaritas and his was also not out of the world. We have had better at other Mexican restaurants. As far as food is concerned, I ordered lunch special - one taco and one enchilada. Toco was not good at all so I ate 1/4 and left rest and the enchilada was okay. My husband ordered chicken veg fajita burrito and that was good. Rice was okay. Overall this restaurant is just okay, nothing too great that I will visit it again. read more

I ordered through uber eats and was skeptical. The menu is barren, no descriptions of anything whatsoever. I was very uncertain about whether or not the food would come with rice and beans. For $16-$17 fajitas I thought it could go either way, but the menu sure wasn't going to tell me. I haven't found a Mexican restaurant I really like up here since I moved from the south, so I figured I'd give it a go anyway. I came here to write a review because I felt so strongly about it. The fajitas were superb. Well seasoned an juicy, but not dripping wet either. The rice is exactly how I like it and very soft. I didn't expect to get chips and salsa in a delivery order, but I must say that they have very good salsa. Not sweet marinara, not hot peppers and tomatoes in water. Real, chunky, just right salsa. Definitely worth their prices, will definitely be ordering from them again. I considered leaving off a star for their empty menu on uber eats, but their food doesn't warrant four stars, it deserves all five. Maybe I'm just nostalgic as much as this food reminds me of the good Mexican food from home, but this food is wonderful. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Steak Fajitas, Rice & Beans, Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This Mexican food restaurant is one of the best I have ever ate at. Salsa had great taste and the food was even better. I had the chicken mole and it was to die for. I hesitate at most Mexican restaurants on ordering this because the chicken comes out to dry but these guy did it perfect. Will definitely eat here again when visiting Washington. read more

After reading the reviews, I was excited to try this place. I came in for lunch, mid-week, and it was empty. It looks like this building used to be a fast food restaurant? I would say that El Agave is just average. Not the best, not terrible. Not very memorable. The service was pretty good but the food was just ok. I will say that the prices were reasonable however. read more

Finally getting around to reviewing after eating here for several years for different occasions with large groups or take out for just myself. You go in knowing most Mexican restaurants are Americanized, so let's get that out of the way. The food quality and service has always been consistent although ironically, today a little slow. We usually get the owner waiting on us and that's always a fun time joking with him and learning new Mexican words. I try not to fall into the same unadventerous habit of ordering the same Thai dish There are many choices, lunch specials. Combos, huge buritos, sizzling fajita platters, seafood. Okay, next time I will try something new! read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - New Year's eve mucho burito! - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I was in need of a quick and filling dinner when I thought to try El Agave. So glad I decided to give it a try! I ordered Enchilada and chile relleno for take out and wow! The portions are big and filling. The food looked and tasted super great. I love how for take out the food is in an aluminum foil pan so it keeps it nice and warm. They also included a large bag of tortilla chips and a couple kinds of salsa. I was delightfully surprised by El Agave and will definitely go back and dine in Although I only ordered take out, I had a brief but lovely experience with the staff. I look forward to dining in next time!! Update! Finally got to dine in. Tried enchiladas la crema last night. It was rich in flavor and the servings were large. You won't leave hungry! Will have to try a dessert next time- if I save room for it ;) This is becoming a favorite Mexican restaurant :) Went back! Tried to enchiladas rancheros, definitely another fav dish. Love trying new dishes!! read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas rancheros! - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in town, my family and I have gathered here for many meals over the years and never been disappointed. It seems as though one of the owners is always filling the server position there as he enjoys it and is a friendly and knowledgeable guy. I think his name is Alfonso. I've enjoyed many meals off the seafood and chicken menu selections, especially the fish tacos were delicious. I had the Super burrito this time and it came on a huge plate with side of rice and beans. It was stuffed with broccoli, cauliflower. onions, peppers, mushrooms, sauce and topped with cheese, guacamole and sour cream. It was delicious. Everything I've ever had here has been great and I would order again. Sometimes service is slow even though the place only has a few tables of diners. read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

The pico is really good. It used to be free and now it's $1. I like it better than salsa. Decent happy hour margaritas.

As I sit here eating my leftovers for breakfast (don't judge me), I'm trying to reflect on this place as a whole. It's big - it's an old McDonalds or something - and it's got kitchy Mexican decor that makes it fun. Service is fairly slow, but then again, south of the border runs on a different time zones. In place of lightning fast service, however, everyone is SUPER nice and friendly. While service can really make or break an experience, the food has to count for something. The free chips and salsa are nice, and the chips come out warm. That's when I needed to check my mood elevator and "stay curious" about things, because it wasn't all the rage after that. Carnitas de pollo - don't be fooled. It's not going to be chicken with the carnitas seasoning. It was just peppers, onions, and chicken sauteed, sort of fajita style. The actual pork carnitas were ok, but Jalapenos is hands down the carnitas king, even if they're a few dollars more expensive. The last thing to note - I'm a student at UW, and live in Bellingham. However, in Bellingham (and El Agave is no exception), this seems to not hold any weight, as I'm not eligible for any student discounts. WWU, WCC, and BTC only. That might bump it up half a star. read more

The food is good. Not the best Mexican food I've ever had but not the worst either. Last time I was here I got a to go order and they forgot the green "salsa" but really more like taco sauce and sour cream. Most of the servers are very short with you and not up to small talk. They also play the typical Hispanic music over the speakers. read more

Food is very good, service is very good, everything is good! Steaks is tend I like this restaurant very much!

Stopped here on our way out of Bellingham. We hit Bellis Fair for a little shopping action. I've been wanting to try this place for a minute but never found myself in a spot to get in. The perfect storm of hunger pangs and a nearby stop put me in that very spot. The interior was clean with lots of wood accents and your typical Mexican restaurant motif. They advertise " the best margarita in town" right on their sign but I didn't try one. We came in at that post lunch/ pre dinner time so there was one group of 8 women and us in the dining room. We were greeted and seated right away and the chips, salsa and drinks were there quickly. They give you salsa, cabbage based pico, and warm bean dip too. We ordered and the food was there quickly. I had the Burrito Colorado and it was mighty tasty. The beef was stewed perfectly in the red sauce and was a real treat. The rice and beans were in the burrito and it was smothered in more red sauce. Nothing was spicy so I added a little heat. Mrs Billy D has her go-to beef fajitas. It looked and smelled good and she had no complaints. No margarita for her either. The service was good and they were on the ball with chip and drink refills. Prices were in keeping with other places although they have a $20 burrito on the menu and there's a $10 up charge if you want carne asada in it. I can't imagine spending $30 on a burrito. It better be a darned fantastic burrito for $30, yo. There is a low class motel across the road and we were entertained by a man out on the sidewalk doing his thing. No harm done. He was just an interesting character. I will go back again if the opportunity arises. Good work El Agave. read more

delicious food with a warm atmosphere and super friendly staff, chipotle enchiladas were SO good read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Met my friends here for lunch today, totes impressed! Great service, super clean, reasonably priced and good food; ticks off all right boxes for me! Fresh tasting chips, salsa and... pico de gallo! (most places charge extra) were brought to the table upon getting seated. We each ordered different flavored margaritas and were happy that they didn't skimp on the tequila! Great start! I ordered the lunch size Pollo en Mole. It came with beans, rice and warm tortillas and was the perfect size portion for me. (People with bigger appetites may want to order the dinner size portion). The mole was nice, a little more chile flavor and less chocolate...very smooth and lush. I love a good mole. My friends each had combo plates and since they finished every bite, I figure they must have enjoyed their meals too. If you are in the Samish Way area you have to check this place out! read more

El Agave Mexican Restaurant - Margaritas! Pick a flavor: Classic Lime on the rocks, Frozen Mango and Raspberry on the rocks. - Mexican Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Update: been awhile since I've been here, and the service has really gone downhill. Waited ten minutes before we even got our waters. And the food took forever. It wasn't a very good deal either - glad I brought our Valpak coupon! Original review: been here a few times now with friends, and the rumors are true: they really do have a fantastic margarita! If you go during happy hour, it's only five bucks. Their queso dip is no slouch, either...yum yum. But what I really love about El Agave is their exceptional and friendly service. They treat you like family from the moment you walk in the door. Your order is taken quickly, and food delivered fast and hot. This is definitely an establishment with a local vibe, I highly recommend it if you're in the area and in the mood for some classic Mexican food. read more

Hopefully their restaurants in Bellingham are better than their restaurant in Richland. Food was served cold. Even the refied beans and tortillas were cold. I'd write the bad review on their Richland restaurant, but it's not on yelp yet. With the multitude of great Mexican restaurants in the Tri Cities, I can't see them being in business here long at all. read more

The best taco salad in town and believe me, I have tried them all. Comes in a fresh crisp taco shell bowl filled to the top with your favorite meat or beans and topped with guacamole and sour cream at a VERY reasonable price. My friends enjoyed the very extensive menu that contained all their Mexican food favorites. The service was extraordinarily friendly. Fun and festive environment. read more

Great food. Huge portions Friendly waitstaff Chips and salsa were great Prices decent Beer prices were still reasonable read more