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Agave

Mexican Cuisine

Dinner·Menu updated Jul 20, 2026

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

Appetizers / Entradas

Beef SalpiconSPGF

Shredded beef marinated with orange, cabbage salad, radish, habanero oil and Crispy corn tortilla

Vallarta Style Fish CevicheSPGFSustainable fishery

Fish and shrimp marinated with lime juice, red onion, cucumber, carrot, coriander and avocado, served with corn tortilla chips

FlautaSPGFDairy

Fried corn tortilla stuffed with chorizo and potato, served with lettuce, sour cream, chesse and red sauce

Soups / Sopas

Tlalpeño SoupDairyGFH

Chicken broth served with rice, cheese, chipotle chili, shredded Chicken, zucchini, carrot and squash

Tortilla SoupDairyGFH

Traditional tortilla soup, with fried corn tortilla, sour cream, cheese, avocado and guajillo chili

Traditional Main Courses (Platillos Fuertes Tradicionales)

Tatted OctopusDairyGFSustainable fishery

Grilled octopus, served with plantain puree with agave Honey and Jamaica reduction, edible flowers and buds

Talla Style FishHGFSustainable fishery

Mahi Mahi filet marinated with pasilla chili sauce and mayonnaise, served with tomato cherry salad

FajitasGF

Beef, Chicken or mix fajitas with onion, peppers, served with beans and corn or flour tortilla

TampiqueñaDairyHGF

Traditional skirt beef served with, chicken mole enchilada, grilled cactus, cheese and white rice

Street BurritoSPDairy

Flour tortilla stuffed with beef, chicken, bacon and mozzarella cheese, served with red sauce and sour cream

MoleSP

Chicken breast with mole sauce accompanied by White rice and handmade corn tortilla. Mole sauce: Traditional sauce made with dry chili, peanuts, nuts, raisins, prunes, spices and dark chocolate

Desserts / Postres

Style Sonora Fritters

Sparkled with powdered sugar, cinnamon with honey

CornbreadDairy

Served with caramelized corn and eggnog sauce

CustardDairyGF

Chiocolate cream with a layer of brown sugar and sweet chili powder

Baked BananaDairyGF

Served with vanilla ice cream and condensed cream, crunchy caramel

Whole Food Plant-Based Menu (Menú de Origen Vegetal) — Appetizers / Entradas

Vegan CevicheSPGFH

Pineapple, cucumber marinated with lime juice, red onion, coriander and chili oil

SopecitosSPGFDairy

Classic sopecitos with grilled cactus, refried beans, fresh cheese, pickled red onion and red chili sauce

Mixed SaladGFH

Tomato cherry, green beans, roasted corn, mixed lettuce, cubanela chili vinaigrette and tortilla powder

Whole Food Plant-Based Menu (Menú de Origen Vegetal) — Soup / Sopa

Cream of CornHDairy

Sweet corn cream, prepared with almond milk, croton, roasted corn and chili oil

Whole Food Plant-Based Menu (Menú de Origen Vegetal) — Traditional Main Courses (Platillos Fuertes Tradicionales)

Vegan EnchiladasGFH

Stuffed with spinach, zucchini, mushroom, onion, peppers, served with slightly red sauce

Vegan BurritoPB

Stuffed with spinach, zucchini, mushroom, onion, peppers served with red sauce

MeatloafH

Rice, beans, lentils, sweet potato, crispy breading with light chipotle sauce

Whole Food Plant-Based Menu (Menú de Origen Vegetal) — Desserts / Postres

Crispy Oat and Walnut with Tropical Fruits and Mango SorbetGFH

Vacuum-candied fruits with anise essence and sugar threads

Baked BananaGF

Served with vanilla ice cream and condensed cream, crunchy caramel

Plant-based version served with soy milk mousse, sugar honey and red fruit confit

Legend

SPSpicyGFGluten FreeSustainable fisherySustainable fisheryDairyDairyHHealthyPBPlant Based

Menu items and availability may change without notice. Please speak with your waiter about allergy and preparation options. For real-time info, always check the Excellence app directly.

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Common Questions About Agave

Can Agave accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
Yes. Let your waiter know about any allergies or dietary needs when you sit down. The kitchen at Agave can accommodate most common dietary restrictions. Menu items with dietary tags (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) are marked where available.
Do I need to tip at Agave?
Tipping is not required at Agave, but it is recommended for great service. If you have questions about tipping etiquette, Alicean is happy to help provide guidance.

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