89Agave Cantina

Name: 89Agave Cantina
Address: 254 North State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ, United States, 86336
Telephone: (928) 282-7200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4.0

135 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican / Southwestern

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A Sedona favorite and gathering place for decades, experience 89Agave Cantina – an outstanding Sedona Mexican restaurant with a fun, casual vibe, located in the heart of Uptown. Open for lunch and dinner with a grab & go breakfast, you’ll enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, cooked simply, with the freshest of seasonal ingredients and served to you on our vibrant street-side patio or our art-inspired dining room. 89Agave also features an expansive copper-topped bar with an extensive selection of specialty tequilas (160+), signature drinks and handcrafted margaritas. Come see why 89Agave is the best Mexican Restaurant Sedona has to offer!

For parties of 10 or more, make a reservation so we can prepare for your arrival. Parties of less than 10 are seated on a first come basis with minimal wait times.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, Southwest
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(928) 282-7200
Website
http://www.89agave.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We can stand the heat, you stay out of the kitchen! Deliver the flavors of 89Agave Cantina (without the mess) to your next gathering. Our catering menus highlight fan-favorites with Mexican classics to create a memorable dining experience. Menus are created for 10 to 50 guests and require ordering at least 48-hours in advance.
Private party facilities
89Agave is a wonderful location to host special group events in Sedona such as rehearsal dinners, cocktail receptions, group meetings and reunions. The restaurant offers three outdoor patios that boast the BEST Red Rock Views in Uptown Sedona, and offer groups the opportunity to enjoy fresh Mexican cuisine, delicious margaritas and craft cocktails.

Location
254 North State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Neighborhood
Sedona
Cross street
89A & Jordan Road
Parking details
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Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tex-Mex Nachos$18.00
chili con carne, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled red onion crema, pickled jalapeño
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
jumbo shrimp, clamato, cucumber, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, fresh lime juice
Asada Fries$17.00
fries, carne asada, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño chipotle crema and Mexican crema
1551 Quesadilla$17.00
flour tortilla, caramelized onion, monterey jack chihuahua cheese roasted poblano, pico de gallo, sour cream serrano-avocado sauce
Queso Fundido$16.00
blend of mexican cheese, cantina salsa, flour tortillas chorizo or mushrooms +$3. Substitute queso dip
Elote$18.00
roasted corn, chipotle crema, cotija cheese, cilantro, tajin fresh lime
Table-Side Guacamole$16.00
heaping portion of fresh avocado, tomato, cilantro and chips

Favorites

Enchiladas$15.00
choice of sauce: red tomato or green tomatillo served with (Dairy, Gluten Free) pickled red onion, crema, cotija cheese, rice and refried beans
Burrito$22.00
Choice of protein: achiote chicken, carne asada, pork carnitas. Choice of sauce: red tomato or green tomatillo
Tamales$20.00
This family recipe has been passed down for generations. Corn husks are topped with achiote chicken, carne asada or pork carnitas, refried beans, rice, crema, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
Chips & Cantina Salsa$8.00

Fajitas

roasted onion, bell pepper, poblano pepper served with pico de gallo, guacamole, flour tortillas, sour cream, rice and refried beans

Fajitas$27.00
Choose 1: Adobo Chicken, Seared Steak, Marinated Mexican Shrimp, Vegetarian
- Make It for 2$49.00

Salads & Soup

enhance your salad - add grilled chicken +$7 - grilled mahi +$10 - grilled shrimp (Shellfish) +$11

Mexican Chopped Salad$17.00
panela cheese, black bean, egg, roasted heirloom cherry tomato, pepita, bacon, avocado ranch dressing
Chipotle Caesar$17.00
romaine, heirloom tomatoes, seasoned croutons, cotija cheese, pepitas, chipotle caesar dressing
Tortilla Soup$13.00
pulled chicken, crispy tortilla, panela cheese, guajillo crema fresca, avocado
Poblano Corn Chowder$12.00
bacon, grilled corn, onion, poblano pepper

Street Tacos

three soft corn tortillas, rice and refried beans

Mahi Fish$21.00
marinated Mahi Mahi, cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo
Baja Shrimp$22.00
mexican beer battered shrimp, homemade pickled chili, cabbage, cilantro, chipotle crema
Carne Asada*$22.00
marinated skirt steak, avocado salsa, cheese, onion, cilantro
Pork Carnitas$19.00
salsa verde, cilantro, red onion
Achiote Chicken$19.00
lettuce, pico de gallo, crema fresca

Desserts

Churros$14.00
cajeta, mexican chocolate sauce
Icecream$8.00

What 135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4Service
3.6Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

135 Reviews

JC
JeffC
Phoenix
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Never have I went to a restaurant and had such poor service then because of my party size [10] been forced to tip over 20%. If we weren’t constantly asking for refills on drinks we were being told that because we had 10 people in our party the food may or may not come out correctly. This was word for word what we were told. I couldn’t believe it. Simple request such as no lettuce or sauce on the side we were told was to much to ask. Spending over $400 on a dinner I expected to get the food we ordered prepared as requested we weren’t being picky just simple every day request were to much to accommodate because their staff didn’t speak good English. Yes that’s exactly what our server told us was the reason our food came out wrong. We were shocked to hear this as the explanation. Needless to say a horrible experience for my daughters 21st birthday.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family reunion
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NatIv
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and environment was great! Not traditional Mexican food, so if that is what you are looking for, this is not it. I would recommend to give it a try!
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Vlaw46
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had a geat time, best queso in town. I would have given 5 stars but they lost our reservation, luckily I had the email confirmation.
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CourtneyB
Phoenix
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Brought a large group of 13 for a birthday dinner. They were very friendly and provided quick service. The appetizers and entrees were both tasty, and the drink menu has a good variety of mixed drinks, wines and beers.
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JeffL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Liked the table-side guacamole. Good server.
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JKub
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
Exceptional service and the food was very good
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
Our service was great! Food was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time! Attentive service and delicious food, highly recommend the Queso Fundido!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a large group! The staff was so friendly and attentive, and the food satisfied even our resident taco/enchilada expert. Expect tourist prices, but also fairly large portions.
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DenisM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
89Agave Cantina was excellent, Open Table - not so much. Apparently, they never got our reservation from Open Table but were still able to accommodate a party of 20 guests 30 minutes before closing, which was amazing. It would be nice for Open Table to actually let the restaurant know we are coming next time.
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PatriciaS
Los Angeles
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
After reading so many five star reviews, I was disappointed by both the ambience and the food. Sitting outside on the sidewalk was fun, but the indoor option was oddly plain. The food options were ordinary. It seemed as though the margaritas were the central focus. We ordered their special margarita, and while the flavor was good, there was barely any alcohol in it. I'm the lightest drinker of the group and rarely finish a whole beer or glass of wine before feeling too affected by the alcohol, but that night I finished my whole margarita and didn't even feel it. Our tacos were ordinary and I must say the servings were quite small for the price. We ordered their special guacamole, and maybe 1/3 of a cup of guacamole came out - for the four of us?! It looked like half of a small avocado. I was embarrassed because I selected the restaurant and made the reservation. I just don't understand the difference in ratings and experiences between us and others. It wasnt BAD; it just wasn't above average.
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LindaM
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Gorgeous views of the Sedona mountains..we loved the outside patio and the food was absolutely delicious. The restaurant is in the middle of the downtown area surrounded by quaint shops. Loved our experience..highly recommend!
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KevinM
Central Coast
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience2
The food was okay, not great. The inside seating appeared loud and outside is street side though the view of the surrounding mountains was nice. I thought the place did not live up to the reviews I was reading.
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fishfan
Greater Boston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Enjoyed the ceviche and fish tacos. We sat outside - would have been too noisy to fine inside. Loud music. Fun place though with good food.
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daveB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience2
This place was a waste of my time as well as my families time....I made reservations for dinner, we arrived early, they seated us right away, they have us menus, and nothing else.... As we sat there waiting for someone to take our order...15 mins we watched them seat three tables of people...25 mins, the bus boy saw that we were waiting then looked away, we tried to get the waitress 's attention no luck, 40 mins....we watched as they seated another family and served drinks to the two tables that they seated after us.... that's when i asked to see the manager, they came back and said that they didn't know where he was, he had left the premises....AT DINNERTIME???? I don't think so, they didn't want me to let the man ager know that they were ignoring is so instead, i told them that we were leaving and we did. I could see that they didn't care. So we walked across the street for dinner we went for a fantastic dinner at the, the Cowboy Restaurant. DO NOT EAT AT.... 89AGAVE CANTINA....
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are from San Diego coming to visit Sedona for s few days. We are very picky about Mexican food as San Diego has some pretty awesome food. We were worried it would be a tourist spot where people are not sure of what real Mexican food should taste like but we were very much happy with our meals. The service was very friendly and spot on. The food was delicious. I am pretty sure the chips are made there they are fresh. Try the sweet corn appetizer it is delicious. I had the taco salad all fresh ingredients and my family seemed to enjoy their food too. We know of s good place to go now!
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DLnGL
Phoenix
59 reviews
2.0
59 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2018
overall2food2service2ambience3
We ordered the guacamole and it was fine, nothing remarkable, just fine. Tasted like Wholly Guacamole that you find in the grocery store. We also ordered the queso dip and it was very Velveeta-ish. Again, fine but not the level of cuisine we were hoping for. The vegitarian enchiladas were good. The cocktails were also good. Overall it was not terrible but we wished we would have gone elsewhere.
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Dean
Dallas
70 reviews
vip
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2018
overall4food5service1ambience4
Unfortunately the visit was ruined by bad service. The food was very good and a charming place in Sedona. Too bad, I would have loved to recommend this place.
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Winegeek03
San Antonio
156 reviews
vip
4.0
156 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Decent fresh food. Ceviche was supposed to have pulpo (octopus) but had squid instead. Not very tart as I really enjoy it. Everyone else's food hit the mark. Great chips served hot with a nice salsa. Margaritas - just so-so for Sedona's high standard for margaritas.
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Lovely
Philadelphia
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really delicious food with great wait staff. Fun atmosphere for great casual dining. Margaritas rocked!
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Foodofilefrank
Phoenix
160 reviews
vip
4.0
160 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Stopped in for a brief lunch while house hunting in Sedona. I did enjoy the chicken tortilla soup and the Mexican salad. While the food quality was good, the cost for soup, salad, one beer and tip was$45+ To me that is PRICEY.
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BillR
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
We enjoyed our visit to 89 Agave Cantina. Great margaritas and fajitas. Outdoor seating is a must, weather permitting. Great location in Sedona, lively environment and music.
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LindaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place! It was a perfect ending to a perfect vacation in Sedona! Just wish we had found it sooner! Definitely recommend!
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Gina
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food ws delicious. We went there twice during our short stay in Sedona!
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JimD
Chicago
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and drinks. Service was attentive and helpful. Outdoor seating ambiance was very good.
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Gina
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. They have a very tasty green salsa with interesting ingredients. Service was excellent. The waitress really knew her menu - which is very important. Fun atmosphere.
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CathyS
Richmond
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2018
overall2food2service2ambience1
We made reservations here for the night we arrived after a long flight so wanted something fairly casual, quick and reasonable. We waited at the bar because we were early. The hostess let us know that too and rather than attempt to seat us early, she reminded us, frankly, what time our reservations were for. To start, the list of margaritas was overwhelming with so many specialty versions and way too many ingredients, and WAY overpriced. Sorry, $16 for a margarita, even in a tourist town is crazy. We had to ask for a basic margarita as there wasn't even one the menu. It was okay, but after 2 that night, I question if there was any tequila in them at all. There was a private function in the back room so only the main room was seating for dinner. Once we sat, it was bright and loud and uncomfortable. Our waiter rushed over and said "Chips, salsa and cheese?" He said it so quickly, no description, which made us think this is what they start you off with. We hadn't even looked at the menu yet. We were like "okay, sounds good." Cheese? What did that mean? I said "you mean Queso?" and he said, as he was walking away, yeah, Queso. Out comes chips (tasted basic from a bag, not heated), a big bowl of queso, and a "flight" of guacamole and salsa. We hadn't asked for guac, nor the fancy flight with all kinds of toppings from mango to pomegranate. Had we asked for guacamole, we would have wanted a good fresh, plain guacamole. Same with the salsas. But, we were hungry so we ate it. And ate it. And we were charged for it all. In fact, we didn't see our waiter again for a long time. So much so that we weren't even hungry for dinner by then. Once we tracked him down, we only ordered two apps to split, which were so so. Sorry, you can find a better place for Mexican. If you want touristy overpriced, this is your place.
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JuliaT
Derbyshire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great location, good selection on the menu, family friendly!
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UWSmom
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
1.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
This may well have been one of the worst meals I have eaten in my life. The food was cold, the meat in my tacos was kind of gross... really, nothing was appealing. We would have sent it back or left if we hadn't been so tired from a long day of travel. There are a lot of great places to eat in Sedona and this is not one of them.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great Salsa. Food and atmosphere is good.
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ateoutlastnight
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was excellent! Very active restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, great authentic mexican cuisine, and great margaritas. Service was very good except our server was overly busy. Will definitely go again next time we're in Sedona.
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cool
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
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YummyFood
St. Louis
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice outdoor seating in front, side & back. We had the fajita burrito and chimichanga. Both were good, authentic. Chips and salsa are not complimentary. Service good.
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MariyaG
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2018
overall2food2service1ambience2
Poor service. Overpriced. You better off going somewhere else!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
We really enjoyed the food. We loved the salsa!
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JaimeeD
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
We came to Sedona for the first time over our kid's Spring Break vacation. 89Agave was the first restaurant that we ate at and we ended up eating there a few additional times during our stay. The food was so good! The staff is super friendly! Highly recommend!
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DukeH
Chicago
160 reviews
vip
4.0
160 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good quick food in downtown Sedona with good service.
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LisaG
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great fresh food. Wonderful atmosphere, right in the heart of uptown!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience4
Very yummy food and good location!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

89Agave Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (928) 282-7200.

89Agave Cantina is rated 4 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

254 North State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

Additional information

Cross street
89A & Jordan Road
Neighborhood
Sedona
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, Southwest
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
<br />
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.89agave.com/
Phone number
(928) 282-7200
Catering
We can stand the heat, you stay out of the kitchen! Deliver the flavors of 89Agave Cantina (without the mess) to your next gathering. Our catering menus highlight fan-favorites with Mexican classics to create a memorable dining experience. Menus are created for 10 to 50 guests and require ordering at least 48-hours in advance.
Private party facilities
89Agave is a wonderful location to host special group events in Sedona such as rehearsal dinners, cocktail receptions, group meetings and reunions. The restaurant offers three outdoor patios that boast the BEST Red Rock Views in Uptown Sedona, and offer groups the opportunity to enjoy fresh Mexican cuisine, delicious margaritas and craft cocktails.

89Agave Cantina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

For the Table

Tex-Mex Nachos$18.00

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Asada Fries$17.00

1551 Quesadilla$17.00

Queso Fundido$16.00

Elote$18.00

Table-Side Guacamole$16.00

Favorites

Enchiladas$15.00

Burrito$22.00

Tamales$20.00

Chips & Cantina Salsa$8.00

Fajitas

Fajitas$27.00

Salads & Soup

Mexican Chopped Salad$17.00

Chipotle Caesar$17.00

Tortilla Soup$13.00

Poblano Corn Chowder$12.00

Street Tacos

Mahi Fish$21.00

Baja Shrimp$22.00

Carne Asada*$22.00

Pork Carnitas$19.00

Achiote Chicken$19.00

Desserts

Churros$14.00

Icecream$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

Does 89Agave Cantina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is 89Agave Cantina restaurant rated?

Is 89Agave Cantina currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information