Agave

We just moved to town in Aug, from Salem, OR-- where you can find lots of good (heavy, though) Mexican food in the valley. We had tried another highly rated place in town this summer, but it was so heavy and no better than what we can get in Salem for less $. I'd heard that Agave was fresh and light, something different. So this afternoon was my first time dining in this vibrant little eatery.

I had the fresh fish tacos of the day-- rockfish. They were grilled with delicious filling and served with rice & pintos. I took some carnitas "wet" burritos home for son & husband, and a chicken & green chile tamale for myself, for an extra treat. All food was fresh, clean and wholesome tasting (that's why I had room for the tamale treat later, ha ha!).

Service was courteous & knowledgeable. Seems like a nice place to eat, no matter the weather. The menu and accommodations can serve during the warm and the cool.

Tried the chilaquiles and green chile chicken tamale. Tamale was excellent. I’ve had much better chilaquiles. Not a lot of flavor to them.

Wonderful flavors. Homemade chips and salsa but the nickel and dime-ing is pretty heavy. $6 for a shrimp taco and they come with three little shrimps. A couple oz of salsa for a party of four means I’m getting up several times to ask for more salsa… and then chips. It’s a fine restaurant in a good location, but the portions leave me hungry.

Quiet little place with both indoor and outdoor seating. Great menu for mixing vegetarians with carnivors and everything was fresh and well seasoned. Will definitely be back.

Portions are on the smaller side. The shrimp cocktail is served in an ice cream triangle cup. Super small with maybe five shrimp. The tacos have cabbage as well as the side salad. I would of enjoyed something differnt. Maybe in texture or flavor to switch up the taste to wake up the palate. Everything tasted the same nothing really stood out. Although over priced I probably would stick to the tacos. Taste wise its ok. But not a go to when I am really hungry!