Agave Mexican Restaurant

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  I am not a fan, the waiter spoke no English and I was forced into using non verbal gestures and pointing on the menu to order.  My burrito was nasty; and filled with semi cooked onions and cold hard potatoes.   The margarita I ordered tasted like drinking straight well tequila and I could barley stomach the taste.  Needless to say I will not be returning.

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  Posted on 03.10.13 Victor O.

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  This restaurant has given up and it shows in the service and the food. Sure everyone is friendly and all but other than that they were largely inattentive to my needs.  Chips and salsa came quickly...but no water.
  
  I actually feel this place has contempt for its patrons. Here's why: we wanted to make sure that the Marguarita's were made with fresh juice, not powder, and the waitress seemed annoyed that we were so picky. When the $5 and the $7.50 Maguarita's came, they tasted sweeter than syrup and had NO alcohol in them at all. Nothing.
  
  Have you ever had Enchilada's Suizas? They come with tomatillo (green) salsa and dairy (cheese, crema). It is a very specific recipe. This is what I ordered. The waiter served me a plate of enchiladas with no cheese and a red sauce on top. He even said "Your enchiladas suizas" as he put the plate in front of me. I totally know the difference between Suizas and regular enchiladas, pendejo. Yes, the stupid gringo DID know the difference.
  
  Carne asada tacos featured dry leftovers from much earlier in the day. Rice and beans...taco bells is just as good if not better. As a matter of fact dinner at taco bell would have been much cheaper and enjoyed more.
  
  Crappy food, crappy drinks, and crappy service. Congratulations! You are the worst restaurant so far in 2013. I WILL NEVER RETURN.
  
  It is too bad, cause the first time I went, I enjoyed it.

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  Posted on 01.11.13 Colin M.

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  I wanted to like this place but it just wasn't that great.  I had the burrito special and it was cold and no meat at all I mean none.  There are better places then this.  My wife had carne asada and again no meat.

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  Posted on 11.06.12 Michael And Eliza D.

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  Agave Mexican Restaurant will probably never win James Beard awards for its fine cuisine, so if you're a yuppie, foodie, or just plain hard to please, get back to standing in line at Frontera Grill. For those of us who like basic Mexican food that tastes good, is served quick and hot, and is priced for those of us in the 99% percentile of the population, Agave is worthwhile.
  
  The Sibling and I ventured in on a recent Tuesday evening. There were a few big groups scattered around in the cavernous interior. A few TV's above the long bar were showing a baseball game, and a quiet crowd was eating and drinking at the bar.
  
  Service was a little iffy at first. There seemed to be only waiter handling everything. About 10 minutes after we arrived, a waitress showed up to help him out, and that smoothed out the service.
  
  The Sibling went with her standard fish tacos, which were 3 tacos served with rice and beans. I was looking for vegetarian options, which are limited at Agave. Well, no surprise there - I'm a native of NW Indiana, and can tell you that while vegetarians exist in this corner of the Hoosier State, they are WAY outnumbered by carnivores. I ended up with quesadilla verde, cheese quesadillas in green/verde sauce, served with rice and beans.
  
  We both chowed down on our meals. Granted, we were very hungry, but hey, we're still girls, and we don't eat the usual American-sized portions. What we had satisfied us, and it tasted real good.
  
  Selections are standard Mexican meals. Burritos, fajitas, carne asada and bistec mexicana, sopes, enchiladas, etc. You won't find culinary adventure here. Expect the expected.
  
  The Sibling had a glass of sangria, which she liked very much. I didn't taste it, or have alcohol, since I was driving back to the Big City after dinner. Anyone driving the Dan Ryan at night needs to keep a clear head. Agave does seem to have a full bar, so if I'm stuck in NW Indiana overnight, I'd try a margarita next time.
  
  This is a very casual restaurant. Blue jeans abound. No dress code. Just, no shirt, no shoes, no service.
  
  I'll definitely come back. It's great to see that Hobart is getting some good restaurants. Oh sure, you could always find fast food, national chains, and the kinds of places your Grandad likes, but finding something that actually tasted pretty good was tough. Agave is a solid addition to a small, but burgeoning, restaurant scene.

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  Posted on 04.16.12 Roseann M.

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