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El Agave, San Diego, CA

El Agave

4.8 (2554)
$30 and under
Mexican
2304 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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
  • 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.
  • 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 2,554 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Mexican

2,554 Reviews
  1. Devora VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The ambience was very nice. I highly recommend it!

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  2. Kimberley

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a tequila tasting and delicious dinner. The staff were particularly friendly and knowledgeable about tequilas and introduced us to new favorites.

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  3. Angela

    Kansas City / Kansas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the best meals I’ve had in San Diego. The poblano risotto and the chalupas. Wow!

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  4. Michael and Tara VIP

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite when we visit San Diego. This restaurant is the BEST gourmet Mexican and Mexican seafood is San Diego. I first discovered El Agave after my SDSU Graduation and was fortunate enough to celebrate here after commencement. Delicious delicious, you can go wrong get the crema de la poblano and the moles are amazing.

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  5. Brian VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Most of the food was really well done, Different food than most mexican restaurants- this is a good thing! Service and margaritas we spot on give them a try you will be pleased

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  6. patricia

    San Diego27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great servers as always! The food and drinks were excellent! The octopus appetizer was perfection.

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  7. Brian VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Margaritas are amazing along with all the in-house made from scratch sauces!

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  8. EVA

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The patio is disappointed because it’s enclosed actually and not able to see outside and it’s not spacious. Food is good but overpriced in general. Parking is easy since they have their own lot. We have a party held at the back of our table and very noisy and we cut our dinner short to leave.

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  9. Grady VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As good as it gets with Authentic Mexican in San Diego. Great selection of Tequila as well.

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  10. Michelene

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sebastian was wonderful. Food good as always. The table next to us was very loud. Thanks for great visit

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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 4.8 stars by 2554 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for El Agave

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
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