El Agave Marisco
El Agave Marisco — clean, consistent mexican in Back of the Yards. The kind of cooking that doesn't need to explain itself.
What the diners keep saying
What 40 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google“Best authentic and fresh Mexican food! Always get the café de olla it’s not too sweet so it’s perfect. Definitely underrated!”
“The Best food you can get for what’s grilled 10/10 recommend the chicken breast plate it’s honestly the best.”
“I really like the food here ! fast and good people 👍👍”
“Amazing food !! Good seafood and tacos de cecina. Family owned business Definitely recommend”
“Love this place i go here all the time especially the huevo con chicharrón is to die for”
“GRAND OPENING ON THIS RESTAURANT NEW OWNERS...FOOD IS SO AWESOME...SO TASTY...GUYS THE MARISCOS ARE SO GOOD AND TASTY...TORTILLAS HECHA MANO EVERYDAY...GOOD SERVICE AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE”
“Great food delicious salsa and chips; and great prices !”
“Amazing food and service. Love la tampiqueña (left) and the enchiladas with carne asada (right). Also their burgers and chicken club sandwiches are delicious. I'll post photos of those next time I go there.”
“I ordered a Hawaiian burger with a blueberry shake yesterday through Postmates. It was deeelicious! Nice and juicy 😋 it was grilled and it had a good sauce. You can taste the sweet pineapple. The blueberry shake was good too. Naturally made and it tasted healthy. It was my first time ordering from here and I’m definitely going to order again soon.”
“An amazing place for dinner! Service always top notch. Great food and atmosphere.”
“The employees are very friendly to the youth, always start conversations, and the food is delicious!”
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