Agave

Name: Agave
Address: 309 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM, United States, 87501
Telephone: (505) 995-4530
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.7

3.7

649 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

Agave is a consistent favorite among locals and visitors alike. Enter a world of celebrated culinary delight - with the best Happy Hour in Santa Fe - in a casual, hip setting. Enjoy shared plates and entrees, signature margaritas, and premium cocktails. Agave offers delicious, distinctive cuisine, enhanced by innovative presentation and impeccable service.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Regional Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(505) 995-4530
Website
http://www.eldoradohotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
With the experience of hundreds of catering events performed every year, our catering staff can accommodate small groups to grand banquets for hundreds.
Private party facilities
When you dine at the Agave, the AAA Four Diamond restaurant that Zagat honored as New Mexico’s best, you know it’s going to be a special experience.
Private party contact
DeVere Jones: (505) 995-4547

Location
309 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Cross street
Sandoval St.
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Agave Breakfast$15.00
Choice of two eggs | bacon or sausage | papas
Huevos Rancheros$15.00
Choice of eggs | blue corn tortillas | papas | charro beans | choice of Chile | flour tortilla
Pan Avocate$16.00
Whole wheat bread | poached egg | smashed avocado | queso fresco | arugula | pickled onion
Eggs Benedict$18.00
Crisp ham | English muffin | chives | lemon hollandaise | papas
Breakfast Burrito$16.00
Scrambled eggs | papas | monterey jack cheese | choice of meat | choice of red or green Chile, smothered
Steel Cut Oats$13.00
Oats | cinnamon roasted apples | toasted almonds | blueberries | banana
Blue Corn Pancakes$16.00
Crème fraîche | cherry gastrique | candied walnuts | maple syrup
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait$12.00
House-made granola | seasonal berries | Greek yogurt | orange honey
Fruit Bowl$8.00
Seasonal fruit | orange mint agave

Sides

Two Eggs$3.00
Ham$3.00
Chorizo$4.00
Bacon$5.00
Sausage$5.00
Wheat Toast$3.00
Flour Tortilla$3.00
Corn Tortilla$3.00
Papas$4.00
Sliced Fruit$5.00
Green Chile$3.00
Red Chile$3.00
Charro Beans$4.00

What 649 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.6Service
3.5Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

649 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2021
overall2food2service3ambience4
What a disappointment. Hope they are just recovering from the pandemic but this was just not good. Should have been worried when we saw 3 different menus online and when we got there the actual menu was none of those. Just a generic restaurant in a hotel menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food and nice atmosphere!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2021
overall1food1service3ambience3
The food was horrible.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2020
overall3food2service5ambience5
The service was great, but I found the food extremely bland and thought the drinks were overpriced as compared to other like venues. The menu was limited due to its recent opening, but that wasn’t an issue for us. We may plan to visit in several months to give it a second try.
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Sunman
Los Angeles
40 reviews
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food was ok. Not bad, not great. 3 Taco plate was yummy. Posole had nice flavor but was not hot enough. Ordered chckn it came without the chkn. Food took forever to arrive. Had to go ask on whats going on. Mojito and margarita were tasty. Server had no personality. Neither did the busser. Creme brulee was very good. Coffee was weak and gross. Watered down crap. Maybe from this morning. Ate here 20 yrs ago and loved it. Now... would not return nor recommend. Rooftop view... not so great. Walls is what u see. Other better places in town.
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BruceD
Houston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience2
Overrated. Food does not live up to billing or the price. Only positive is the convenience if you stay at the Eldorado.
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JenniferP
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We searched Santa Fe for food that had a fresh take. Agave met our hopes! We enjoyed fresh ceviche with sweet potato chips, a terrific salad with pears, goat cheese, cranberry, and a zesty vinaigrette. For breakfast the burrito was expertly and thoughtfully assembled so the flavors melded beautiful. The blue corn pancakes were delightfully different take on a comfort food. Really very fresh, and approachable food, with lots of flavor. Staff was great, especially Cort. My husband was looking for a "citrusy" drink and Cort make up one that was amazing. He is talented, and the place is really delicious.
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janetk
Central Coast
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience3
We went to dinner for restaurant week. The appetizers and desserts were good, the entrees were ok, but the meat was very grainy and the stacked squash was weird, but ok. The room was beautiful, but the lighting was too bright and detracted from the dinner ambiance. The service was timely but stiff and failed enhance the dining experience. Customer service training might help here.
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JKP99
New Mexico
30 reviews
1.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall1food2service2ambience1
Very disappointing. Restaurant was nearly deserted, but service was slow, there was a shortage of silverware - they ran out of soup spoons, the wine we ordered was out of stock, but then they found a bottle. One spoon arrived dirty and couldn't be used. The squash soup appetizer was not heated enough. Our main courses were so so. Deserts were just okay. They neglected to report our check in to Open Table so we initially didn't get OT credit for the reservation (subsequently fixed). We won't go back.
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Traveler
Los Angeles
147 reviews
vip
3.0
147 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience3
In the Eldorado resort so its convenient if you are staying there. The menu is eclectic Not many folks there for dinner Waiters were slow The décor is not the most fancy
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ChrisO
New Mexico
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall2food5service1ambience1
Our food was excellent! But service was lacking. Our wine came very late. Our tables was cleared and we were asked if the meal was good before our entrees were even served. Our neighbors (who were crammed in next to us) never got their boxes, dessert nor coffee.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall3food2service2ambience2
Valentines evening, but service was only Fair. One server four a series of six or seven tables and he just couldn’t keep things moving. He was trying, to be fair, with two couples who were demanding...
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West
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Angel was incredibly friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Despite there being a large group for a private event, we still got excellent service. The food was delicious but would have liked our steaks cooked to pink medium rather than the med-rare received. Other items were very tasty. The personal visit from the chef was nice touch too.
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Foodies
New Mexico
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service ! Ambiance was wonderful. Colton our server was very attentive.
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Mag9
New Mexico
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
I enjoyed the food at Agave, but was surprised at the remodel. It was interesting; tables and booths on one side of the bar, which was basically the restaurant, and on the other side was a lounge area. The remodel put the bar at the center of all the activity.
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DeeF
San Francisco
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a wonderful Christmas dinner at Agave. The food was delicious contrary to other reviews. We stayed at the El Dorado hotel and I booked dinner for six people. I read most of the reviews posted online and they were discouraging. However, it was hard to get reservation on Christmas Day especially for a big party. I decided to try it and have my own experience. It was actually a pleasant surprise. The food was really good and everyone had a wonderful experience. We also had breakfast and the food was good. I agree that service can be slow but we were not in a rush Overall, I will recommend this restaurant and it probably deserves a higher rating since I also dined with other restaurants in Santa Fe and it is definitely at par with other established restaurants such as La Fonda and El Farol when it comes to food and yet the price is much reasonable.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience4
We went here for a nice Thanksgiving Dinner. As we stayed in the very good hotel next door we thought the restaurant should be good too but the service was horrible. It took forever to get our drink orders in. The dinner options were very limited. The server had no clue about the dishes and wasn’t very interested in finding out. The food was very bland and nothing I couldn’t do better at home. We didn’t get any refills and the dessert my husband had included in the menu was a disaster. After ordering the check and waiting forever to get it. We ought to pay $195. We talked to our server and she denied any mistake but couldn’t give us a clear bill. After talking to the manager we found out that she booked the menu twice. They fixed the mistake but the overall experience was that they don’t care about their customers. Very disappointing. Today we ate next door at the pizzeria for $50. Had great food and perfect service. What a shame for the Agave.
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Wiley
Denver
15 reviews
vip
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall1food3service1ambience3
Very poor service. Order was late even though the restaurant was not busy. Main course came out before our salad. They offered to keep it warm! Left without eating. They did comp us for our drinks. Think this is a managent issue!
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DavidS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall2food1service1ambience3
I complained my pork chop was small, tough, and dry. I expected an inch thick and got maybe a 1/8 inch. My complaint went unaddressed. Having hiked several miles that day and it late in the evening, I chewed through it, reminded my attendant, paid and left.
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Wayne
Denver
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Started out well, server got busy and forgot about us.
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Lovesantafe
New Mexico
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
I guess we expected more. It felt like an airport hotel experience. Very impersonal. Basic menu. They were not trying to impress anyone. After waiting at an empty table for 20 minutes they brought the entire meal out at the same time! Olives, salads, and entrees... at the same time. It felt like it was lacking in good management.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience3
Ok. Maybe an off night. There was only one person in the restaurant and it was early. Food was ok, got a steak w/green Chile’s but no green Chile’s. Service took a really long time especially for being early and no one else around. Noise level obviously not very loud as there was only two people in the restaurant.
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Freqdinr
Columbus
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience3
When there was a problem with a food allergy the manager was very flippant about the mistake,
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The grilled olives were delicious!
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Anastasia
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2019
overall5food5service2ambience5
Outstanding, big flavors food! Better than Canyon Road restaurants and much better value.
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DanJ
Denver
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2019
overall2food3service2ambience3
Very expensive for average food. Dirty plates; slow service , yet restaurant was almost empty.
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texan
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience4
delicious dessert (berries & meringue). Main dish (halibut) bit dry in middle.
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River10
New Mexico
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
We have gone to Agave (or it's iterations) for years before Lensic concerts. We feel it lacks "identity" and while the food was fine, the menu is extremely limited and the service is generally not great. We will probably go there because is is nice space, the hotel is lovely, and it is convenient for our needs. We do not go there for any other reason. The restaurant scene in Santa Fe is extremely competitive and I assume Agave is content to be primarily of interest to the bar crowd.
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JFoodieB
Toronto
46 reviews
vip
1.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
If I could give a zero star review, this would be it. Our group of 6 went here during the Happy Hour time and from start to finish, the meal was a total service disaster. From the moment we walked up the stairs, it took a long time to get our drink order and food order. It took even longer to receive the drinks -- in fact, it came AFTER the main food was delivered! Any time we requested basic needs like silverware, napkins, ketchup, an additional beverage, etc., they either never came, or required repeat asking! When my husband asked the manager, why the service was so poor, the manager simply ran off! Agave should have comped us the meal, if they cared one iota about how off-putting the whole experience was. And the food is nothing to write home about. Burger is basic. I'm on IG and a foodie, and it did not even look visually appealing when it came out. This place is clearly short staffed with untrained managers and servers. I will never come here again, and I will NEVER recommend a meal here. Two huge thumbs down.
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FrankP
London
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2019
overall2food1service3ambience4
Food prepared poorly.
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MaraB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
Thank you for making my birthday lunch with friends such a nice time. Felt sorry for our server as he was a busy bee, appeared to be the only one taking care of everyone. He did a great job. Loved my cobb salad and thank you again for the delicious flourless chocolate cake with the birthday sentiment. Great job. I would do it again!
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ShelbyB
New Mexico
438 reviews
vip
3.0
438 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
The food was just OK but the menu choices are not what they used to be when it was The Old House nor is the quality of the cooking. Not certain we would never return here.
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lookingforflavor
Houston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Glad to be able to make a reservation for breakfast rather than standing in line! Highly recommend the avocado toast. Probably the best I’ve had. Tasty thick bread, Cotija and salsa—what’s not to love. Egg white omelette was ok but leaned to the dry side.
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DanitaL
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience4
This restaurant had amazing food with just the right amount of spices and we really enjoyed it. The chef came out to see how we liked it which was very nice of him to do, and the deserts were amazing.
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Beth
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2019
overall2food1service2ambience3
Unfortunately the service was very slow. Not a very welcoming feeling We each ordered a steak that had no flavor at all. The fingering potatoes where band as well. Not worth the money for such nice restaurant .
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ChrisL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience3
The menu was limited; food ok to disappointing. Trout dish almost unappetizing. After meal, we found out there was a fish and chips special every Friday evening we were not told about. Would have ordered that. Kitchen was out of one of the entrees ordered (and waitress didn't know until food almost ready to come out.) Waited quite a while for waitress to bring bill; finally had to go find her (and there were not a lot of diners left at this time) Then, found out bill was incorrect -- charged us for the first entree that -- was 86'd (and the replacement entree) and an extra margarita we didn't have and had to go find her again. Waitress should have checked the bill before bringing it to the table! Very very noisy as we arrived (a lot of bar drinkers right next to our table) but calmed down as they left, en masse. We were taking a friend out for dinner to thank her and we were very disappointed in the whole experience.
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santafean
New Mexico
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
Overall, a great place. Bar service is very slow as restaurant fills up. Maybe need to add an additional bartender.
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Lara
Denver
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful place and food was excellent. Great happy hour!!!
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ThomasP
New Mexico
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Place for Happy Hour. Could be the Best In Santa Fe
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nikki
Los Angeles
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Geraldo was wonderful. Service was perfect. Food and drinks were delicious.
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FAQs

Agave is rated 3.7 stars by 649 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

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

309 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

Cross street
Sandoval St.
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Regional Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eldoradohotel.com/
Phone number
(505) 995-4530
Catering
With the experience of hundreds of catering events performed every year, our catering staff can accommodate small groups to grand banquets for hundreds.
Private party facilities
When you dine at the Agave, the AAA Four Diamond restaurant that Zagat honored as New Mexico’s best, you know it’s going to be a special experience.
Private party contact
DeVere Jones: (505) 995-4547

Agave

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

Main

Agave Breakfast$15.00

Huevos Rancheros$15.00

Pan Avocate$16.00

Eggs Benedict$18.00

Breakfast Burrito$16.00

Steel Cut Oats$13.00

Blue Corn Pancakes$16.00

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait$12.00

Fruit Bowl$8.00

Sides

Two Eggs$3.00

Ham$3.00

Chorizo$4.00

Bacon$5.00

Sausage$5.00

Wheat Toast$3.00

Flour Tortilla$3.00

Corn Tortilla$3.00

Papas$4.00

Sliced Fruit$5.00

Green Chile$3.00

Red Chile$3.00

Charro Beans$4.00

What 649 people are saying

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