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Agave Tacqueria
Categories: Restaurants Mexican Restaurants Fast Food Mexican, Fast Food [Edit]
2520 Commercial AveAnacortes, WA 98221
(360) 588-1288
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
44 reviews for Agave Tacqueria
Review Highlights
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"Their fish tacos are off the chain." In 3 reviews -
"...some of the most flavorful Carne Asada you'll find anywhere." In 4 reviews -
"...a favorite stop for people on the way to the ferry." In 9 reviews
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44 reviews in English
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Review from Robbie J.
Bellingham, WA
11/22/2011
Stopped here for dinner after getting off the ferry and was surprised at how fresh and delicious their food was!
The food came very fast--i was done eating before our ferry traffic had finished going by--and we'll certainly be back! -
Review from Donna C.
Chicago, IL
4/29/2012
This place was awesome! I did not expect to find solid Mexican food here but this exceeded my expectations. The shrimp inside Bob's Enchilada special was so tasty as was the sauce. Rice and beans were average. The wet chile verde burrito was also excellent with nicely cooked cubes of pork. I loved that they have the sides of pickled peppers and cabbage. Great service too!
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Review from Jojo C.
Seattle, WA
Have been here twice now, and had great experiences both times.
The service friendly, and the food fast and delicious! The shrimp tacos and burritos: so flavorful! Will definitely be a new favorite of ours on our way to/from the ferry. -
Review from Brandon B.
Kirkland, WA
3/25/2012
Thank you Yelp! We stopped here after a trip to Friday Harbor as it's right off the ferry on the way back. We had the Agave wet vegetarian burrito and the veggie quesadilla. Both were hands down amazing. Don't expect the usual American-Mexican cheesy covered entree. Both entrees included a hearty helping of spinach, potatoes, mushrooms and other veggies. The only caution here is that the portions are very large....one dish can definitely feed two adults. Staff was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean although from the outside you wouldn't know what a gem it really is!
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Review from Sandra B.
Anacortes, WA
2/14/2012
Muey Bueno on the fish tacos seniors! I'm addicted!
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Review from Kyla C.
Seattle, WA
12/23/2011
We didn't want to go sit down for dinner so we took our food to go. It only took about 15 minutes for them to prepare it so we enjoyed a Victoria beer while we waited. My sister and I both got the enchilada plate with one chicken and one cheese enchilada. The chicken had a lot of flavor and wasn't like a typical Mexican restaurant chicken enchilada with shredded chicken, it was much better. It came with rice and beans so it was very filling. We also got chips and salsa with our meal and the salsa was tasty and has just the right spice. We shared some churros for dessert and they were perfect - not too sweet and smothered in sugar. I can't believe I haven't tried this place sooner!
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Review from John S.
Oak Harbor, WA
2/13/2012
I like to go here after every tattoo i get at Bandana Mikes. The food is fresh made out of quality product and the taste is out of this world. Best Mexican food from Whidbey island to Bellingham. Come here with an apatite cause the portions are bountiful. My personal favorite is the fish tacos with appetizer of tacquitos. Well worth the trip.
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Review from Edwin P.
Seattle, WA
3/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This place is delicious!
It has a wide selection of food to choose from. There is a huge wall of pictures showing what they have to offer as well as a side board that shows the specials for the day.
I decided to have some steak taco plate thing. It had 3 toacos filled with steak as well as rice and beans on the place with some pico and guac. The food was prepared rather quickly which I was not expecting and was fabulous! I'm definitely going to be visiting this place at least one more time while working up here in Anacortes this week.
The prices for the food were what you would expect from a standard Mexican restaurant, and was well worth it.
If you're ever in the area and are looking for some good mexican food on the quick I suggest heading into this place and ordering up a plate. -
Review from Tiffany C.
Palo Alto, CA
3/27/2011
Love, love, loooove this place!
Boyfriend and I stopped here for lunch while waiting for the ferry to go to San Juan Island (because Yelp recommended it, of course).
Cute little place, definitely a favorite stop for people on the way to the ferry. We were greeted by a very friendly server who was all smiles and very helpful. I ordered a shrimp burrito and boyfriend ordered one of the platas, I forgot which one though. And MMMMM it was delicious!!!! The food was prepared in a short amount of time and we were given chips and salsa while we waited. Boyfriend would want me to add that the salsa was absolutely delicious and one of the best salsas he's ever had. I would have to agree that the salsa was quite delicious, and the chips were very fresh.
This place was so good that when we came back into Anacortes after our stay at San Juan, we ate there again, which we normally wouldn't have done, because when you're on vacation, you should try out as many places as possible. But, we really couldn't help it. The second time around, I had the flautas and boyfriend had a wet burrito. Again, it was absolutely delicious.
I wish Agave had a location here... although it would be a bit dangerous and I would have to ramp up my work out routine a lot more. -
Review from K J.
Los Angeles, CA
1/16/2012
Really good, authentic tacos! I was visiting from California and have been to my share of tacquerias and I was impressed with the quality of the food. Only complaint was the price. $2.50/chicken taco is pretty high compared to other places I've been, but in the middle of Anacortes, it is what it is. Good place!
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Review from Scott H.
Indianapolis, IN
3/6/2012
The food here is decent. Nothing special compared to other Mexican places I've been to. Not that its bad. I just found it underwhelming given its high yelp score. My wife liked their horchata.
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Review from Amy M.
Anacortes, WA
3/10/2011 2 Check-ins Here
We eat in or take out from here at least once a week, so yeah, we are big fans. The ONLY reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because there is no margarita on the menu. Boo for no liquor!!!
My favorite things here are: bean and cheese burrito, all the different tacos, wet veggie burrito, and the chiles rellenos is awesome. Also, I like their salsa a lot.
They do serve beer if you eat in. -
Review from Katie M.
Anacortes, WA
9/27/2011
The food here is amazing. I've tried quite a few items...wrapped burritos, wet burritos, steak tacos, quesadillas, taco salad, Mexican pizza, etc. All of it has been fantastic. My absolute favorite item, though, are the nachos. Lots of beef, beans, sour cream, olives...all the good stuff!
The service here has always been incredibly fast. I've called in my order and had it waiting at the drive thru just a couple of minutes later. When I go inside to order to-go, I have waited maybe 10 minutes at the absolute most. And sitting down is just as fast.
The only thing thing that makes it a four star is the interior. It isn't dirty at all, but it does seem a little...shabby, I guess. Considering the different businesses that have been in the building over the years, its not surprising, but it could be improved upon.
Overall, though, I highly recommend Agave for some quick, yummy Mexican eats! -
Review from Craig L.
Seattle, WA
2/11/2011
As seems to be the case with a lot of people, we stopped here before heading to the ferry line to park and wait. One of us got a vegetarian quesadilla that was light on the cheese. She LOVED IT, and she is not an easy person to please. I got the shrimp burrito. I loved mine less than she love hers. A bit pedestrian.
The real kicker for me, though, was the salsa that came with the chips. Damn! Soooo good. In fact, it was so good that I asked the owner/manager if they sell it in to-go quantities. For $3.75, I walked out of there with 16 ounces of fresh, delicious salsa...in a Pepsi soda to-go cup. :)
Seriously, stop here if for no other reason than to buy salsa to eat with chips while you wait for the ferry. -
Review from Jason G.
Duvall, WA
10/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is great. Small hole-in-the-wall, yet the food is excellent and the staff is extremely nice. Get the 10 finger burrito, you won't be disappointed.
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Review from Oliver S.
11/28/2010
What a great place!
Agave Tacqueria is the place to stop if you're waiting for the ferry. We were going to settle for one of the big chains (Whoppers are always a winner), but we decided to try this quaint restaurant because it had a drive-through.
The fact that Agave has a drive-through initially signaled "fast food," which was okay because that's what we were expecting. Pleasantly, we were surprised to find out the food was something to be savored rather than simply devoured (which is what I usually do with Fast food). I would have never imagined going to Anacortes to get good Mexican food. Now I can.
For Seattlites who've been to the Rancho Bravo on Capitol Hill, I'd say Agave Tacqueria is a couple tiers above in flavor deliciousness.
We ordered a variety of items from tacos to arroz con pollo. The portions were very generous and we were all stuffed at the end. I couldn't finish my plate! We went through the drive-through and the service was great. While we waited for food, they were kind enough to offer refills on our beverages; how considerate!
One thing to watch out for is the pricing. Items range between $5-20 dollars, but from my experience, you get what you pay for.
The next time I take a trip to the islands, I'm definitely going to budget in some extra time to stop by Agave Tacqueria again! Great food, great service...happiness. -
Review from Carrie M.
Anacortes, WA
11/6/2011
YUM! Always cures the craving. Great food and service. Best salsa I've found.
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Review from joe m.
Brooklyn, NY
10/21/2011
This place is blissed-out rock! I live in Brooklyn, NY, but visit friends in the San Juan Islands annually. Agave is a must stop. I'll miss the ferry if it means missing these tacos on my way... the fish taco...to die for! I just can't find tacos this good in NYC.
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Review from Josh W.
Anacortes, WA
12/21/2010 1 photo
Meh... I've experienced better.
Unfortunately there isn't a lot of great cheap food in this town. And this is an example of that.
Cons:
+I wish it was cheaper. I'm use to paying half the price for twice the flavor, more food, and a lot more options about 1 hour south from here.
+I wish I could understand the menu better. I don't know what everything is, and there is no descriptions or pictures of each item. The menu is on the wall.
Pros:
+It's fast food. And a million times better then Taco Bell (which is dog food to me - yum!). Overall a better option then the fast food chains.
+It's more authentic then the overly Americanized mexican food chains.
+Great location, easy to find, park and get to.
+Clean inside. Well lit. Overall good atmosphere.
To my fellow Yelpers, I would say try it out. You may find it better then I did. I've just been spoiled by better tasting, cheaper food in other towns. If it was half the price and they had a descriptive menu I would give it 4/5 stars. -
Review from Rob O.
6/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
Tasty food and great service. When we stopped in for dinner, they were close to closing but still served us a great meal. I had three soft tacos (asada, al pastor and pollo). They were all delicious. Simple food, perfectly prepared: the sign of a great taqueria. My friends had the "wet" veggie burrito and chile rejeno, which came on massive plates surrounded by beans and rice. Everyone loved their food.
And the customer service was incredible. The folks working were super attentive and even got our table a free soda after one of ours spilled. -
Review from Melissa T.
Berkeley, CA
8/16/2010
My friend and I got off the Anacortes-San Juana Islands ferry in search of food, and Mexican sounded good. We came into the restaurant with no idea if it was good or not. It had been completely empty when we pulled into the parking lot, but three other families pulled in right when we did as well.
Ask the guy at the counter what goes into anything - he gives such a fantastic response it is bound to make anything sound good. I'm sure he could make poop sound delicious. He was incredibly friendly and nice and practically running from table to table to make sure everyone was doing ok. I was impressed by how fast the service was, even though the restaurant just received a huge rush of people at the same time. Made me super happy since I was so hungry
Coming from SoCal, land of cheap Mexican food, I thought the food was about $1-2 more than I would have liked. But once I got the food, I didn't care. The service was just too good and food was pretty delicious. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who feels like eating Mexican -
Review from Greg B.
Stanwood, WA
9/11/2011
Really good - chile verde burrito was not quite as good as Taqueria Los Jarritos but close
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Review from Jamie J.
3/18/2010
Nice quick stop when you don't want to hang around Anacortes too long after that long ferry ride.
I was pleasantly surprised by this little stop. I saw the drive thru sign and almost kept driving... BUT thanks to my fellow Yelpers (seeing great reviews) I decided to pop in. Craving Mexican food I was intrigued by their large menu, yet small shop.
Their service was AWEsome. The guy who served us was the cutest little thing. And you know... when someone can give you a recommendation with the utmost confidence, that is always appreciated. Most of the time all I need is for someone to confirm that something is Good and I hop on board to try it. This cutie patootie told me to get the fish tacos... boy was he right!
I got the fish corn flower tacos. Mhm delicious. Tender, succulent, fish just dripping in juices. Covered with a dill sauce, pico, and cabbage. I really enjoyed this light and savory dish.
Their salsa was top notch too. The cumin was a comin and I was likin' it!
I also ordered a side of beans. Nice to not have them refried. Gave me a sense of care on behalf of the menu makers.
The service was great, the atmosphere was pretty cute, and the food was flavorful and light - but did me in.
Mexican in Anacortes? Yes... grab a hold of these eats. -
Review from Randal M.
Eastsound, WA
2/23/2011
Pleasant service great veggy burrito and did I mention the salsa..... WOW !! Good food fresh ingrediants......at a price that doesn't break your pocket book....I am sensitive to cheap cooking oils....and this place passed the test with flying colors.....
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Review from Caren B.
Anacortes, WA
7/7/2011
This place rocks. After being away from my beloved California mexican food for nearly 18 years I have finally found a place that is an amazing replacement for it! YUM! My boyfriend, his son and I went for lunch and between the three of us we had carne asada tacos, a burrito, and some delicious ceviche. I had a smile on my face during the whole meal because it reminded me so much of "home"!!
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Review from Lucy L.
Skagit, WA
6/10/2010
Super friendly staff & excellent food to match! Their fish tacos are off the chain!!! And yes, their salsa is yummy too! The only thing this place is missing (and every other Mexican Joint in the Pac NW is missing too), is queso dip!!!
Yup, they rock & their food is excellent. The speedy service is a plus too!! -
Review from Anne H.
Berkeley, CA
3/10/2011
Great little Tacqueria. Inexpensive and good quality with nice people behind the counter. If I were in California this place might get three stars, but as this is in Washington state I'll bump it up another star to 4. Best Mexican food in Anacortes, and one of the best value restaurants we found in the town.
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Review from WendyLayne A.
Anacortes, WA
12/31/2011
The BEST Mexican food in A-town. I grew up in Chula Vista, have lived in TJ, Mexico. I am picky about my Mexican food. It doesn't get better than this in Anacortes! And the people are awesome too, great service!
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Review from Stephannie K.
Medford, OR
3/7/2011
This place was exactly what we were hoping for! Fresh, authentic-ish,cheap, quick, and tasty. Our group ordered items from across the menu and all were wins. I had the taco salad which was a mega generous serving for $7.50. We would definitely would go back.
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Review from Mike G.
Seattle, WA
2/10/2011
Great food. Clean tables, restroom, overall good place to stop. Super polite and friendly. Eat inside, take a load off And enjoy.
Wet burrito was terriffic.
I will be back. -
Review from Jessica R.
Whidbey Island, WA
7/29/2009 1 photo
Atmosphere/Decor: 5 Stars
Customer Service: 5 Stars
Price: 4 Stars
Food: 3.5 Stars
I've been to a handful of Mexican restuarants in Skagit/Island counties and this one is very good! I hear a lot of "just like San Diego" references but being a part time SD native, I disagree. It "looks" just like them but the food is closer to the same food served around this area. San Diegas won't find a carneasada or chicken burrito that we expect from our local Alberto's so give up on that right now. (You can pay $8 and up and request no bean/rice/cheese and add guacamole and make your own SD style but then it gets expensive--trust me:)
However, this place has the nicest staff that I've encounted since moving here in ANY restaurant in Anacortes, Seattle, Whidbey, etc. They are very friendly and awesome with the free chips:)
I think I paid eight bucks for my ceviche and Corona and with the free chips, I ended up leaving food on my plate! -
Review from Barb R.
Mt Vernon, WA
5/15/2011
My family all likes Agave Tacqueria. The food seems fresh, the prices are low, the food is served quickly and with a smile. The staff seems more personable and chatty than many other local staff at restaurants in Anacortes. This one is one of our most frequent places to eat when in Annacortes.
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Review from Liz Y.
Anacortes, WA
4/28/2011
Love this place. My favorite Mexican restaurant in town. My boyfriend and I get lunch here often, and it's basically the only place in town to grab a quick dinner that isn't disgusting fast food. They are always really nice and accommodating (they don't even charge me for extra sour cream like every other restaurant). Their portions are huge and come with ample chips and salsa. I have no idea how they make their food so quick and have it still be delicious, but the fact that they have a drive-through shows how speedy their service is. Go here!!
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Review from Harry H.
Seattle, WA
11/9/2010
Very good place to eat. You order at the window and they bring they food out to the your table. The only issue I had that it is a tad bit expensive. I had the Carne Asada, chips and guacamole and it came to about 20 bucks. Other than that, this place is great.
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Review from L B.
Raleigh, NC
8/15/2011
Ceviche. Bobs special. So mint.
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Review from Caz Z.
Los Angeles, CA
1/4/2010
This review should have been written in July 2009, but I'm a bit behind the times :)
It was 8:50 PM by the time we were spit out of the Anacortes ferry; 12 hours earlier, we had started out from Port Hardy, Vancouver Island. It had been a loong day, we still had an hour to go, and my road trip partner had been craving a wet burrito for eons. (Note to everyone: there are basically no Mexican joints in rural BC, where we had been for the past four days. But I digress, as usual.)
Thanks to the wonders of the iPhone and earlier Yelpers (the SD reviews helped a ton), we landed here just as they were closing (literally at 9 PM) and the staff were super-nice -- made us food and insisted that we stay and actually eat. I don't know if it was due to severe hunger or super-tiredness, but I inhaled my fish tacos and loved every bite. Not spicy (I break out, so that's a good thing) but a super-flavorful sauce and marinade. I think my friend inhaled his burrito too...either way, one of the best non-spicy fish tacos I've ever had. Would go back here in a heartbeat. -
Review from C C.
Seattle, WA
9/16/2010
Freaking amazing!!! Excellent Mexican food! They should open a location in Seattle!
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Review from Rick W.
Montauk, NY
7/26/2010 1 Check-in Here
Grabbed a cab into town while waiting for Anacortes ferry. Luckily found this place with Yelp. If you want to go Mexican or need a taste of home come to Agave Tacqueria. The good part is if you are on the run they do take out! The burritos are huge and tasty; same with the quesadilla. The decor is simple but festive. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The food, if you are in a hurry, is quick but not fast food. I highly recommend.
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Review from C h.
Portland, OR
7/17/2011
Granted this restaurant just opened, but it was awful. We waited for our drinks, then waited for chips that arrived like the dust in the bottom of the chip back -- tiny crumbs. Then a long wait for Luke warm soup- which we sent back. The wrong entree arrived, sent back. We did get warm soup but the prawns on the salad tasted like rubber. I noticed the table next to us had to send their kids food back because the beef was undercooked. Yuck. The margarita was tasty- and I needed it! The waitress appeared to be working hard but the cook staff must need some work!
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Review from John B.
Orange, CA
8/2/2009
I can't say enough good things about this place. I love it - I've been coming here since it opened, but only once or twice a year since I've moved to California. My parents still live in the area, so I visit when I can.
The food is excellent. I am not a discriminating eater, so I'm not guaranteeing you'll love it as much as I do, but I get carne asada tacos every time and I never get tired of them. Honestly, there's something about the asada at this place that's just a little *better* than most Mexican places in the area, and certainly comparable to anything I can find in So. California. They used to put pinto beans and pico de gallo on every taco -- make sure you ask for it, because I'm not sure how the "standard taco" is formed these days, but I'm pretty sure they don't charge extra. Chips and salsa come with your order if you take it in the restaurant, the soft drinks are fountain sodas and refillable, and the staff is VERY friendly. The owner gave me a "frequent eater" card and I filled it up over the course of three years and a name change -- the girl on duty when I finally had my tenth meal honored the card even though she'd never seen anything like it before. She was also kind of cute. Although she might have been in high school - who can tell?
ANYWAY - if you're on vacation or live in the area (it's easy to miss - just a small free-standing building on Commercial Ave.), check out Agave Taqueria. You'll definitely get a four-star experience, and you might love it like I do! You wouldn't expect Mexican food this good on an island in Washington, but they do it right.
By the way:
- they serve pepsi products. in case you care about that sort of thing.
- they have a drive-thru
