Blue Agave
4401 N W 25th Pl,Ste A, Gainesville, FL, 32606
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Address :
4401 N W 25th Pl,Ste A
Gainesville, FL, 32606 - Phone (352) 363-6969
- Website https://www.blueagavegnv.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Matt M.
Had to take my son to Gainesville, which also means treating him to lunch. Since he lives all things Mexican, I hopped on Yelp and found this restaurant nearby. Very nice selection, good food specials and timely service. I'm n the end it was Good food, plentiful parking and cool clean atmosphere.
(4)Olivia W.
Before writing the rest of this review, I must warn you that my evening may have been tinted a light shade of tequila. But I suppose that's part of most Tex-Mex experiences. I've been to Blue Agave only once before, a couple of years ago and I had a positive experience, but I'm glad I went back again. I felt it deserved a review because the food was tasty, the atmosphere is nice, and the staff is very accommodating. The margaritas are sizable and refreshing. Blue Agave has a happy hour from 2pm to 6pm, which consists of $4.50 house margaritas and $3.00 sangria (except Thursdays!). I dined there with a large party, which sometimes can spell slow service, but the wait staff paced the evening just right. They didn't rush us in the beginning, but kept the drinks and appetizers coming. And after we ordered our entrees the food came out quickly. My meal was delicious. I got the Enchiladas Poblanos with chicken. The green sauce was sweet and flavorful and the chicken was juicy. Overall I would say that Blue Agave provides good food, decent prices, and a fun atmosphere. In my opinion, it's one of the better Mexican places in Gainesville. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Alice C.
I am STILL looking for a TexMex restaurant near our home I can love - Blue Agave is not it. The similarities between Blue Agave and Linda Vista are many. Blue Agave is slightly better in terms of flavor, and the food is slightly less salted, but it is an uninspired, run of the mill, mediocre, Tex-Mex restaurant. The salsa, like Linda Vista, comes out ice cold and in a decanter, and again like Linda Vista it is the runny, homogenous, food processor type salsa. Their chips are just okay, crunchy, not overly salted, but nothing to write home about. We went on Dollar Taco Wednesday. Sounds like a good deal, right? WRONG. We had 4 tacos - 2 beef, 1 chicken, 1 black bean - 4 dollars. Little bowl of onions - 1 dollar. Little bowl of guac - 2 dollars. So we paid 4 dollars for 4 tacos, and 3 dollars in up charge to finish making them our selves, and we really should have paid 6 dollars in up charges because there was not nearly enough onion and guac for the 4 tacos and we ended up making deals and trades, booze for quac. Oh, and here is another mark of mediocrity. There was a mystery white cheese on the tacos. I asked the waiter what type of cheese was this and he did not know, and went to ask the chef. He came back and said it was "Land-O-Lakes cheese." I said no, not maker of the cheese, what type of cheese itself? The waiter went back to the chef, came back and told us they did not know, it was only labeled Land-O-Lakes. UGH! I am still looking for a Tex-Mex in G'ville I love. I will not going back to Blue Agave. If you want a run of the mill taco that is half crappy and unfinished and a bunch of upcharges, you should give Blue Agave a try. I give 3 stares but it really only deserves 2.5.
(3)Darshan P.
Rafael definetely knows how to sell Mexican food. Great lunch specials everyday, and $1 taco wednesdays! Complimentary Chips and Salsa- Plentiful chips, always warm, thin and crispy. The salsa is normal salsa but still really good. Tacos - Chicken or Beef tacos - $1 on wednesdays. I really like these tacos and the cheese is salty and savory. Steak tacos - come on a corn tortilla. The real star is the special house hot sauce - must try!
(5)Ken D.
This is some of the best (if not the best) Mexican food in Gainesville. Waaay better than their predecessor in that location (Las Margaritas). The food is bright and fresh tasting and way lighter some of goopy, cheezy excuses for Mexican food you find elsewhere. Service is great. Portions are big (I often think, "I should eat half and save half for later." I don't!). I've only eaten lunch there and the lunch prices are quite low. I hope they stick around for a long time.
(5)Ed W.
On first entering I said cool. Looking over the menu I said wow. Then the chips and salsa arrived. The salsa was great, but the chips were only ok. Not exactly stale but not quite fresh either. They were edible and soon disappeared, but like I said not great. The burrito and enchilada were really good as were the beans and rice. So, most Mexican places are basically the same, they have the same sorts of stuff. This place was cleaner, and nicer than other Mexican places i have been to in other cities. All in all, it was nice and we will definately be back.
(4)Brian P.
Fresh good food, not greasy, unique menu, amazing drink specials, and excellent service. My only complaint is the length of the menu- it is overwhelming! If certain things aren't selling as well, take them off! It makes it easier for the customer to choose, speeds up your service, and cuts down on your food costs. I think it is the best Tex-Mex place in town, but compared to others elsewhere it is 4 star worthy based on food.
(4)Michael T.
We've now been to Blue Agave six times and my original review remains unchanged. The food has been consistently good, and the Chicken Taco soup has become my indispensable appetizer. It is addictive and very flavorful. The Tacos Alhambre are excellent and unique. In the six visits, we've only one burp: inexplicably slow service on one visit. In my book, one of the better Mexican restaurants in Gainesville.
(4)Jennifer Z.
The "Mexican food" is subpar just like the service. The bartender made my margarita wrong so he made a new one and set the "bad" one to the side. I watched what would happen to the old one and sure enough... They served it to another guest! It sat for at least 10-12 minutes. Gross. I've given them 3 shots and have been disappointed every time.
(2)Coleen T.
I grabbed some pick up from here after a long day at work. I hadn't eaten all day and I was completely ecstatic about the food I ordered! I got the appetizer portion of the flautas. It's a corn tortilla stuffed with shredded meat and deep fried- amazingly delicious!! It came with a side of pico de gallo- and let me say that this is the BEST pico de gallo I have EVER tasted! Highly recommended- I can't wait to go back!
(5)Allyson A.
Chips and salsa were good. Service was friendly. Only complaint is that yhe shredded chicken was a bit dry. Chimichanga was good. Bref taco was good, but nothing over the top about it.
(4)Felicia H.
Best Mexican restaurant in town hands down! Food always tasteful and hot! Service is friendly. Get the steak tacos wonderful .
(5)Dick W.
Definitely not the best Mexican. I was surprised at the tomato sauce that came on everything. It tasted like spaghetti sauce out of a jar - not good! On the plus side, the place is large, clean and the service was fast.
(3)Lucas J.
Went in for a late lunch with my wife and couldn't believe how horrible it was after all the good reviews I've read. The service was great and the margaritas are decent that's why I'm giving this place a 2. But I've had better food at Taco Bell.
(2)Julia F.
So good! The chips and salsa is amazing and the queso isn't that water down cheese stuff everyone else has. Everything we ordered was so good and fresh. Will for sure be a repeat!
(5)Taty A.
Granted we picked up a to-go order on a Sunday evening during a drive from Atlanta to Tampa, but the food was delicious! I had the Baja (beef) tacos with rice and beans. Chips and salsa included and everything was super fresh!
(5)James J.
As odd as I find it, Mexican and tex-mex restaurants are surprisingly prevalent in Gainesville. This being the case, what I come to expect from one I frequent are a) decent prices, b) fresh ingredients, and c) speed of service. Overall, I can attest to Blue Agave holding its own so far and I look forward to going back. The Space: Blue Agave moved into a location already primed for the Mexican experience (the old Los Margaritas location). The decor was festive and the space seemed ample for a fair amount of business, though I should mention when I went they were practically empty save for a large birthday party. Plenty of color, a 3-sided bar with numerous TVs, and that glossy wooden booth look you would see almost identically in any other place. The Food: NOTICE TO READER: I do not know about you, but the staple of complimentary chips and salsa matters to me. Despite what I read before coming here, these items were average given the abundance of places that also offer chips and salsa. Though there are add-ons like guacamole or queso, I have been to restaurants with C&S so solid the add-ons are not even tempting. C+ I will also briefly comment on the standard refried beans and rice sides: the beans were solid and the rice had a unique taste I almost found sweet, as if they had been cooked amongst corn and carrots (odd, but appealing). For my actual meal I decided to go with the "Tacos de Alambre" (soft tacos with chorizo, bacon, onions, cilantro and shredded cheese), only I swapped the primary protein to steak instead of chicken. In a word: fantastic. The tacos were loaded with meat, the bacon was crispy and warm from being freshly prepared, the steak tender and flavorful...and the fresh onion and cilantro were superbly impactful on the otherwise heaviness of greasy foods. The plate came with a couple wedges of lime, which I used... ...but the real treat was the side item they simply referred to as "hot sauce" on the menu: a tasty, spicy, salsa-like blend with what I suspect to be habanero peppers as the supplier of warmth. It was so good and tastefully hot that, should I return soon, I would insist on using IT as the salsa to my chips over the typical table salsa. If you enjoy spice, ask about it. The Service: I will refrain from being too opinionated on this category for two reasons: 1) They were practically dead and 2) My waiter was working his first shift when serving us. It could have been better and also much worse, but I had enough water at any given time and the chips were filled in a timely manner. Final Thoughts: Blue Agave is pretty far for me and in an area of town I do not go to frequently. The flavor of those tacos when paired with that delicious "hot sauce" salsa were, hands down, enough to have me go back for something else. Prices are reasonable in comparison to similar establishments you can find throughout town, but I wish the free chips were not so average.
(4)Robert G.
So......there's another Mexican place just north of here. Absolutely avoid the other Mexican restaurant and go to Blue Agave instead. The staff ar Blue Agave is extremely friendly, salsa is pretty darn good, food is above average, and drink prices are especially reasonable. I've never experienced a wait and food comes out super quick. The sangria seemed like an especially good deal - pretty strong and only $4. Several good margarita selections as well. Family friendly and reasonable menu prices.
(5)Glenn J.
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(1)Kim L.
Our experience here was fabulous. The chips and salsa were free, and the salsa was the best I've had in Gainesville. The chips were fresh and warm. Delicious! We ordered an appetizer of chicken flautas. I highly recommend this item. The pulled chicken was definitely the best I have had at any Mexican restaurant before. The pico, guac, and sour cream were excellent too. I had chicken fajitas and my husband had steak burritos. We were thoroughly impressed with the presentation and high quality of our food. It was delicious!!! Price is great for what you get!!! The service gets a 5 stars as well. Excellent service! Clean restaurant, friendly staff working, excellent food. What more could you ask for!
(5)Cesar S.
Oh my Goodness!!!! I'm working in Gainesville Fl for a month and I'm checking out the local restaurants, I have found a Mexican restaurant to die for!!!! Food was delicious and I definitely will be back!!! Amazing lunch specials. I had #22... One chicken burrito covered with spinach cream and topped with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice. Free chips and salsa!!!!
(5)Carly A.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food at Blue Agave. They have great salsa(a very important part of Mexican cuisine in my eyes!) and great guacamole. I also loved the burritos and tacos. The margarita was One of the best I've ever had and the bartender is very friendly and knowledgable. Great service as well!
(3)Jennifer W.
I was not impressed. Chose this place based on the rating and their rice is the most unflavorful rice i've ever had, no seasoning at all and very bland. I ordered the camorenes cancun and the shrimp tasted like butter. Very disappointed. My son got chicken tacos and they were good. But if you can't do the basics of Mexican food with beans and rice, makes me wonder about the rest. I won't be back. Sorry.
(2)S L.
Very average Mexican food, I would say it may be more Tex-Mex than really Mexican. I thought it was weird that they would not substitute enchiladas in the platter (two chicken instead of cheese). We were also charged extra for more tortillas to go with my fajita platter (they only gave three small size corn tortillas). I also was not a fan of their salsa. It's an okay place to eat, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
(3)Priya S.
They start you off with free chips and salsa. Salsa is on Pointe! Service is pretty fast and the drinks are above average. They have buy 1 get 1 margaritas on Thursday. I enjoyed my tortilla soup. Also, the outdoor seating is great!
(4)Reanne B.
I've been here twice now & I am very pleased. The salsa & chips sold me from the get go--one of those deals where you keep having to remind yourself not to eat too much or you won't be able to eat your actual meal. The menu was perfect: not so long that it was overwhelming, but rather has a fair selection of several different dishes, including authentic style soups & salads along with the traditional Mexican options. I'm a huge fan of cilantro & avocados, & this place definitely can cater to that love.
(5)Kathy H.
In our opinion, this is the best Mexican restaurant in town. The food is fresh, not the typical plate of overly salty, greasy slop you get in so many of the other places. Service is fast & friendly. Salsa is very good, especially for a cilantro fan.
(5)Alayna D.
Take-out expeirience - grabbed take-out and thoroughly enjoyed the portion size and tasteful quesadillas, black beans & rice, and burritos. Awesome, flavorful sauces - our burrito had a creamed spinach sauce, light, and tasteful. Our quesadilla had a chipotle cheese sauce inside, mm mm! Bold taste in the quesadilla. Highly recommended. The salsa tastes fresh; almost smoking flavored. Again, flavor! Because we ordered take-out I cannot comment on the service or decor/atmosphere. Would definitely go here again, prices were great - 2 burritos, 2 quesadillas, chips and salsa was $20, plenty for two.
(4)Kent U.
Average, at best. I'd definitely try one of the other Mexican restaurants in the area before coming back here. Tostada and salsa were pretty solid but the chimichanga and burrito were below average.
(2)Edward W.
The food at Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant was absolutely fabulous! I had the house speciality: Pollo a la Parrilla. The chicken was perfectly prepared. A ton of food for the price. My daughter had the chicken from the kids menu which she loved. The chips and salsa as appetizer were by far the best salsa I have ever tasted. We went on a Tuesday evening and saw lots of families. The service was excellent too.
(5)Lisa K.
No. This is bad Mexican food. The margaritas were good though. We got a botana, which is an appetizer sampler here and it was cold and flavorless. And not a botana at all. Quesadilla was ok...but just ok that I didn't even bother with the leftovers. Sad.
(2)Heinrik V.
Very seldom do I have Mexican food and come away really please with it. Blue Agave is really good food and the price is very reasonable. The chili rellenos are incredible, and the beef in their burritos mild flavored and not the least bit greasy. I've found my new favorite Mexican restaurant.
(5)Bob B.
Outstanding food!!! Best Mexican food in Gainesville. Large portions at low prices. Old Las Margaritas location got a better restaurant. The Muy Grande plate is fabulous. Pork Verde unlike any other dish made in Gainesville. Tomatillo sauce terrific! House margaritas on the rocks better than frozen. Sopapillas just like those made in New Mexico. Great dessert!
(5)Jasmine F.
Blue Agave is the best Mexican restaurant ever they have fast service and I've had several dishes there and I haven't found one yet that I didn't like however my favorite thing to eat there is the supreme nachos.
(5)Joe L.
I had a very good experience at lunch the other day. I ordered steak tacos, which were very tasty, with plenty of onion and cilantro. The chips and salsa were good, and I have no complaints.
(4)Localdude D.
Quickly becoming my favorite mexican venue in town. In my three visits, food always served hot and very tasty. Good combination of Americanized Tex-Mex type of entrees with some more classical mexican fare. This is a good thing The emphasis with this place is definitely on the food. The "Muy Grande" is like their big sampler entree as it had a taco, burrito, relleno plus one other item that escapes me. All items are good representatives of the style. While I normally gloss over the sides in mexican restaurants, both the rice and beans were good and I ate every bite. Vegetables seem fresh, guacamole is average (but it could just have been the batch of avocados), and the pico de gallo was nicely seasoned and had that cilantro taste I enjoy. One thing is the pico I have ordered in my visits has always been later in the evening, and it has been just a little soggy, but well within tolerances. The complimentary chips and salsa are on par with better quality mexican restaurants in town. The service is the biggest knock against this place, and the reason it's only getting 4 stars.. I have sat down in the bar for two of my visits (I like a more "cantina" vibe if I am going to do mexican) and it has been a mistake. Both times there was no dedicated bartender. You have to wait on your server to cycle on over to you after he is done with his tables. On my last visit the male waiter seemed kind of perturbed that we were asking for cocktails, extra napkins, side of jalapenos, as I guess we were away from his dining room section. This comment should not reflect on the hostess who was gracious. Drink knowledge is poor. (Even La Nopalera has a better repertoire of mixing skills, and it rates quite low.) I expected more types of tequila, and didn't spot Grand Manier to make a premium margarita. The house margarita was only slightly better than the average house margarita these days. Beer is cold served in frozen mugs. Other remarks: Men's room pretty clean, restaurant and bar pretty clean, parking competitive due to all the nearby restaurants. Prices very reasonable and portions large. Food not overly spiced, but salty just like every other mexican restaurant. There are some flat screen TVs in the bar area, but I remember them being low quality with screen aspect problems. This would otherwise be a fantastic place to watch a game. Nice murals, decor. In addition to the Muy Grande, do the Dos Amigos for a superior fajita-like dish. Could definitely do with more feisty chiquitas on the wait staff :)
(4)Brian K.
We've been here three times and have yet to be displeased. The food is really great. House margaritas are good and reasonably priced. We like the pollo chipotle, the chicken poblano enchiladas and the chile rellenos. The refried beans are a LOT better than la fiesta which we also love.
(5)Misty W.
Shortly before Christmas we came here on a Saturday night and I was very surprised how empty the place was. The restaurant is located in the old Las Margaritas location and near several other restaurants. The food was wonderful! My husband had a typical combination dinner where he got one of everything (tamales, tacos, enchiladas, tostada, beans, and rice), and everything was delicious. I ordered their Tacos al Carbon (corn tortillas filled with chopped steak and served with cilantro, onions, hot sauce), and they were packed with flavor. Their margaritas were stiff and my son was really happy with his quesadilla (even though I thought it should have been a little larger). As an added bonus, they brought out goldfish for my 9 month old - very thoughtful and she was delighted. We will definitely be back!
(4)Grace C.
I love blue agave such a different kind of Mexican food and the flavors are awesome!!! Plus the margaritas are good as well!
(4)Adam W.
in my opinion, should be rated just above average, 3.1 or 3.25 stars. positives: quantity of food, chips and salsa, atmosphere/spacious restaurant neutrals: quality of food, price, service nothing blew me out of the water with this restaurant. it is in most aspects average mexican food. quantity was very good, two adult meals could have feed three people. we had to ask for refills of soft drinks and chips and salsa. it was a very relaxed spacious, not busy atmosphere. quality of our food was quite middle of the road. with lots of choices in that area, i won't be busting down the doors to get back in there.
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