El Agave

Name: El Agave
Address: 2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, United States, 92110
Telephone: (619) 220-0692
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2573)

$30 and under

Mexican

2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.
Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting within
the largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – also
repeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is the
perfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax and
unwind sipping find tequila with friends.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 220-0692
Website
http://www.elagave.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Juan Carlos Gomez
Catering
Please call the restaurant for details.
Private party facilities
Deposit required. Please call the restaurant for details.

Location
2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
Neighborhood
Old Town
Cross street
Old Town Ave
Parking details
Street parking also available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,573 people are saying

El Agave reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Agave is a "hidden gem" in Old Town San Diego, celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "best tequila selection." The "staff is amazing," providing "excellent service" and knowledgeable recommendations. The atmosphere is "unique and inviting," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Don't miss the "churros" and "mole."

2,574 Reviews

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Loretta VIP
Washington, D.C. Area27 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Too salty. Otherwise, a lovely place to have dinner.
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Bill
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fine meal. Excellent chips, salsas and sopapitos whetted our appetite for the Mole verde enchiladas and grilled pulpo entrees. Food was delicious and service great.
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Pablo
Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El Agave never fails. It is my “go-to” spot when I blow into town. Gerardo & the entire staff are true professionals. Even the hostess (he name escapes me sorry)is a sweetheart & even remembered me from my last visit. As for recommendations: everything! Even if you’re stuffed afterwards order the churros & a Carajillo. You will not be sorry.
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David VIP
Phoenix / Arizona20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a hidden gem in Old Town San Diego! The setup is awesome and the history of tequila is well represented in the establishment the bottles tell such amazing stories. The Staff is amazing and on point and very knowledgeable about all El Agave things. My party loved it! The food is amazing I had chips salsa ‘fire’ I had the prime rib tacos “fire fire fire” I had the catch if the day tacos “fire fire fire and I had the shrimp tacos ‘Fire Fire Fire’ for desert I had the cheese cake it was good and crust less, the churro desert was ‘fire x2’. Overall great spot very enjoyable and awesome food and service by far a place to keep on my dine list top 5!
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Aimee
Wisconsin9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. The staff was super helpful and had amazing recommendations. I was so happy to have found it. Definitely a must try for any tequila lovers!!!!
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John Paul VIP
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, very good service, and the ambiance was amazing!
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Kristan
Chicago / Illinois39 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best mole ever. Such an intriguing, unique place. Elegant, inviting, professional. Totally memorable experience.
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Crstina VIP
New Mexico28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We're fans of the Mexican regional cuisine at El Agave. Service and ambience is always great.
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tina VIP
San Diego176 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place: DELICIOUS food, unique atmosphere, creative drinks and great service. Try it, you'll like it!! a nice place to relax over drinks and excellent food. A keeper!!
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Mike VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in an amazing elegant casual setting. Selection of Tequilas and Tequila-based specialty cocktails cannot be beat.
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FAQs

El Agave does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Agave also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 220-0692.

El Agave is rated 4.7 stars by 2573 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Old Town Ave
Neighborhood
Old Town
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Carlos Gomez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elagave.com/
Phone number
(619) 220-0692
Catering
Please call the restaurant for details.
Private party facilities
Deposit required. Please call the restaurant for details.

El Agave

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What 2,573 people are saying

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