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Agave Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA
Agave Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA
Agave Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA
Agave Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA
Agave Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA

Agave Uptown Oakland

4.8
4.8
391 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional Mexican
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Agave offers classic and modern Oaxacan fare (a regional cuisine of Mexico known for its moles sauce, chocolate, cheese and mezcal) — think house mole, tlayudas (massive tostadas), burritos and carnitas. Agave spirits and micheladas are not to be missed.


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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 288-3668
  • Website
    http://agaveuptown.com/about/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Octavio Diaz
  • Private party facilities
    One Private Dinning Room up to 40 guests dinning and 60 Standing/Theater.
  • Location
    2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-3003
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    19 Street BART Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 391 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

391 Reviews

  1. Frep

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was exceptionally good. The ambiance was delightful except for the fact that it was very full and terribly, terribly loud. Impossible to talk.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for my boyfriend’s birthday and we were so impressed! We got the Taste of Oaxaca platter and everything was delicious and it’s such a great price for all you get. Drinks were also really tasty. Highly recommend!

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  3. Jogger

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant. Neighborhood sucks. Waitress new, but very sweet with great potential.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend wears hearing aids, the ambient noise made it difficult for him to join our conversation. The staff made an extra effort to seat a fifth person at our reserved table - thanks! It was delightful to have an efficient restaurant ready to handle the crowd going to the Paramount shows.

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  5. KMVM

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner at Agave last night for the second time in 2 weeks - outstanding! The sea bass was delicious, with a mix of veggies, fresh avocado, cheese and beans. The pollo asado with potatoes was delicious. Our waiter was knowledgeable and funny, and the drinks and wine delicious. Our new favorite restaurant in Uptown!

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  6. Gigi

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, margaritas and great service. We would definitely return

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  7. KarenV

    Greater Boston

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great drinks, very tasty food, and upbeat, pleasant atmosphere. Oaxacan food is special and it was great to have this option, including several vegetarian choices. A bit noisy on a Thursday night, but not terribly so- nice to have a lively place in this otherwise quiet area.

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  8. KhadijahK

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was superb as it is every time I’ve dined in. The food was delicious, chips & salsas are extremely flavorful, though the salsa containers could be a wee bit larger. Overall a good place for tasty food & good service!

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  9. Char

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    They appeared to be overwhelmed due the crowd, the service suffered, but the food was really good. Almost made up for the fact we had to get up to get our own water carafe.

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  10. RenitaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No pictures to share. Dinner with dear friends so conversation and catching up was the goal. Everything was exceptional. Service was outstanding which is hard to come by now days. I'll be back for sure.

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  11. Allison

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We went before a 7 PM show. Although I put in the notes of my reservation that we had a 7 PM show, and I told the staff when we sat down, we had only 10 minutes to eat out of an hour. I waited 40 minutes before we even got the chips and salsa or drinks that we had ordered. One of the dishes my husband and I ordered was very bland. The other was really dry. Very disappointing overall.

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  12. JamieR

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down, this is the best Mexican restaurant I have been to in the Bay Area. I’ve driven 40 minutes each way two days in a row to eat here. Highly recommend!

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  13. LindaM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Outdoor dining is inadequate. in the past there were heaters and more ambiance. They still managed service pretty well. Don't go here if you're looking for a nice outdoor spot.

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  14. LauraR

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I eat here pretty often and it’s always good. I got the verdura bowl this time and it was delicious! Guacamole is good and salad with grilled shrimp is large and always good.

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  15. EdwardB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first visit to this restaurant so we asked out waiter for his opinions and his guidance made our meal very enjoyable. Every course was lovely and delicious! We will definitely be repeat customers.

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  16. Kevin

    San Francisco

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent preperformance restaurant if visiting Paramount Theater.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Verde with chips was yummy. Drake, our waiter was great!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    FABULOUS! I jus returned fro Oaxaca and I was transported back to Mexico. The food is high end Mexican food. The flavors are delightful. The enroladas are wonderful. The Molcajete mouth watering. The salad with moricaya dressing caught me off guard and ina good way. And they serve Tamarindo Margarita and if you’ve never tried one you haven’t lived. Fabulous!!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, attentive service, super accommodating for a large group at the last moment. Thank you!

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  20. GinnyZ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, everything was great. And it's noisy.

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  21. KellieA

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food!!! Service started great but dwindled after the meal came

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  22. LindseyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were amazing, I would recommend getting the Molcajete it was fantastic.

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  23. AnnaJ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a wonderful dinner before a show. Great location.

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  24. Groveboy

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were all so gracious, courteous and helpful. We were well taken care of.

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  25. AshleyM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great until it got busy. I was halfway through my meal and needed another beer but could not get one because my server ghosted. I finished my meal, still no server. After awhile, I took a glance at my watch. I waited 15 minutes and then went to the bartender to try to get my beer. He said "we'll see, I have a lot going on." However, in the 30 seconds that it took me to speak with the bartender, the busser was clearing off the table so any thoughts of taking leftovers home went away. I went back to the table, waited another 10 minutes, contemplated leaving without paying (remember, we're now at 25 minutes - since I kept track - of no service) but some random employee made eye contact with me in passing so I was able to flag him down for my check. I've spent close to 2 decades in hospitality so I know service slows when it gets busy. This was absolutely appalling and there is no excuse for it.

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  26. ToniV

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience will be going back. Food was delicious!

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  27. janetf

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food at Agave was great and the service was terrific!

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  28. Graciela

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, ambience, and service. Waiter went above and beyond to answer our questions and provide and outstanding experience!

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  29. jims

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu offerings were all appealing, food, service and drinks all excellent.

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  30. ElisaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything on the dinner menu is gluten free, which is fantastic when dinning with food allergies. Cocktails were tasty, and the food was delicious. Servers were super nice. Loved it!

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  31. SharonC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great spot for a delicious dinner. Wonderful service and presentation!

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  32. Michelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, fun staff. Delicious food. Reasonable prices and proportions. Great service. Definitely recommend

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente variety of food and drinks I will come back soon

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so delicious and the service was to p notch

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  35. Tyler

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and delicious drinks- really enjoyed the mocktails!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside for dinner. Very nice off-street setting. Loved the drinks and food. Our server was great; attentive and happy to answer our questions. I'm a salad person; selection is nice and I added prawns to my mixed greens. The serving was generous and really delicious. My friend's fish tacos were also excellent. Prices are affordable and the quality is top notch.

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  37. LauraP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love being able to share several dishes among 6 of us. The Taste of Oaxaca is the best for trying lots of things and serves way more than two! The drinks are always tasty and beautiful! We have been three times and will be back for a fourth!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy on Friday nights but service staff attentive as a whole :)

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  39. RichardP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. Service was a bit slow. Maybe because we had to go to a concert but they got us out on time. Nice beer selection as well.

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  40. Monte

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, drinks and service. Would repeat!!

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FAQs

Agave Uptown Oakland does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Agave Uptown Oakland is rated 4.8 stars by 391 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Agave Uptown Oakland

2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-3003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    19 Street BART Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Octavio Diaz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://agaveuptown.com/about/
  • Phone number
    (510) 288-3668
  • Private party facilities
    One Private Dinning Room up to 40 guests dinning and 60 Standing/Theater.
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