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Agave Mexican Restaurant
Keith Carey : 3 on 3/5/2026 1:12 am
Upscale Flavor in Downtown Lewes, but Something Was Missing
While on a business trip to Lewes, Delaware, I was in the mood for Mexican and Agave came highly recommended, so I decided to give it a try. What I really enjoyed right away was the location. This isn’t along the main roadway or highway area that most people associate with Lewes, the more business-heavy stretch with fast food and chain spots. This is tucked into the charming downtown area near the canal, surrounded by neat little houses and a truly quaint, cool atmosphere. It’s a great setting for an evening out.
Agave is definitely more of an upscale Mexican restaurant, and the interior reflects that. Stylish, clean, and thoughtfully designed. I took a few photos because the ambiance adds to the experience.
One thing that surprised me was that they don’t bring out complimentary chips and salsa. At most Mexican restaurants, that’s just part of the experience. Not a deal breaker, but it does set an expectation when you sit down.
I started with the empanadas. They looked different from what I’m used to, but they were very tasty and full of flavor. They came topped with a fresh chopped tomato mixture, almost like a light salsa, along with a lime. After squeezing the lime over the top, the flavors really popped. Unique presentation and very flavorful.
For my entrée, I ordered the veggie burrito. I asked the waitress if it came with chips on the side, and she said no, which was a little disappointing, especially considering the price point and upscale feel. When the burrito arrived, the presentation wasn’t great, as you can see in the photo, but once again, the flavor delivered.
Overall, I’m a bit mixed on Agave. The portion sizes were average, nothing extraordinary, but the food itself was definitely flavorful. For me, the lack of chips and salsa and the absence of a side with the burrito made it feel like something was missing, particularly at this price level.
If I could offer one suggestion, adding chips and salsa or even a small side with the burrito would elevate the experience and better match the upscale positioning. Flavor-wise, they’re doing a lot right. For now, though, I probably wouldn’t return on my next trip.
While on a business trip to Lewes, Delaware, I was in the mood for Mexican and Agave came highly recommended, so I decided to give it a try. What I really enjoyed right away was the location. This isn’t along the main roadway or highway area that most people associate with Lewes, the more business-heavy stretch with fast food and chain spots. This is tucked into the charming downtown area near the canal, surrounded by neat little houses and a truly quaint, cool atmosphere. It’s a great setting for an evening out.
Agave is definitely more of an upscale Mexican restaurant, and the interior reflects that. Stylish, clean, and thoughtfully designed. I took a few photos because the ambiance adds to the experience.
One thing that surprised me was that they don’t bring out complimentary chips and salsa. At most Mexican restaurants, that’s just part of the experience. Not a deal breaker, but it does set an expectation when you sit down.
I started with the empanadas. They looked different from what I’m used to, but they were very tasty and full of flavor. They came topped with a fresh chopped tomato mixture, almost like a light salsa, along with a lime. After squeezing the lime over the top, the flavors really popped. Unique presentation and very flavorful.
For my entrée, I ordered the veggie burrito. I asked the waitress if it came with chips on the side, and she said no, which was a little disappointing, especially considering the price point and upscale feel. When the burrito arrived, the presentation wasn’t great, as you can see in the photo, but once again, the flavor delivered.
Overall, I’m a bit mixed on Agave. The portion sizes were average, nothing extraordinary, but the food itself was definitely flavorful. For me, the lack of chips and salsa and the absence of a side with the burrito made it feel like something was missing, particularly at this price level.
If I could offer one suggestion, adding chips and salsa or even a small side with the burrito would elevate the experience and better match the upscale positioning. Flavor-wise, they’re doing a lot right. For now, though, I probably wouldn’t return on my next trip.
Keith Carey
1772673120
3
5
Agave Mexican Restaurant
Richard McMahon : 5 on 3/22/2026 1:24 pm
Food and service were great. The dining room was very noisy. Some sound absorbing materials on the walls help.
Cocktails here are well executed. Blackberry mojito in the photos. Dinner included the tamales, chili, steak & blue cheese quesadillas and the layered enchiladas.
Definitely worth the wait. Don’t trust the online reservations system. 2 hr wait online but walk-in waitlist was only 45-60 minutes.
Cocktails here are well executed. Blackberry mojito in the photos. Dinner included the tamales, chili, steak & blue cheese quesadillas and the layered enchiladas.
Definitely worth the wait. Don’t trust the online reservations system. 2 hr wait online but walk-in waitlist was only 45-60 minutes.
Richard McMahon
1774185846
5
5
Agave Mexican Restaurant
Jason Ewen : 4 on 8/2/2024 12:06 pm
Hungry and wanting some good Mexican inspired food? Do your stomach a favor and stop here. Great menu, affordable prices and amazing service. They have a bar as well. We had absolutely no wait when we got there around 3pm on a Saturday. Even with most of the tables full we were waited on and served quickly. Food was really tasty and a good amount with our meals. The wait staff was amazing. Loads of room at the table. I highly recommend going and we will be going back for sure.
Jason Ewen
1722600383
4
5
Agave Mexican Restaurant
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