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AGAVA Restaurant

AGAVA Restaurant

Mexican Restaurant and New American Restaurant$$$$
Ithaca
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    Emily D.
    "Plus an agava Margarita."(2 Tips)
    Marc P.
    "Maybe next time I'll try something more authentic?"(2 Tips)
    Greg B.
    "The agave margarita is awesome, I taste tequila, not sweet juice."(4 Tips)
    Megan G.
    "Tasty organic healthy food"(5 Tips)
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  • Cory H.
    Cory HealyDecember 17, 2012
    Great beer on tap, wonderful art and good live music! The dude who said "maybe next time I'll try something more authentic?" after ordering flatbread and pizza at a Mex restaurant, WTF is you doing?
  • Greg B.heart icon on user image
    Greg BowmanAugust 21, 2012
    Wow!!!! The agave margarita is awesome, I taste tequila, not sweet juice. Get the flat bread, maybe the Hot Buzz or the Chupacabra.. Also try to sit over by the oven guys, it's fun to watch.
  • Vicki T.
    Vicki Taylor BrousMay 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great flavors from the southwest. Try the ceviche, mussels, and the burger is great.
  • Greg T.
    Greg TumbarelloJune 19, 2012
    Red Newt Cellars Circle Riesling by the glass - perfect touch of sweetness and from one of the top Riesling Producers in the Finger Lakes
  • Eric H.
    Eric HinmanNovember 14, 2014
    Mushroom quesadilla, wood fire roasted cauliflower, guacamole with salmon. All incredible!
  • Megan G.heart icon on user image
    Megan GilbrideMay 13, 2015
    Tasty organic healthy food, great cocktails, love the atmosphere and decor
  • Emily D.
    Emily DowdApril 14, 2013
    The juevos rancheros are amazing! I get them every time! Plus an agava Margarita. And a Mimosa. :)
  • Marc P.
    Marc PhillipsNovember 4, 2012
    To be honest, the flatbreads weren't as amazing as all of my friends led me to believe. $20 for a small pizza and a beer is also pricy. Maybe next time I'll try something more authentic?
  • E.T. C.heart icon on user image
    E.T. CravenApril 4, 2014
    The "Green Machine" flatbread is wood fired, vegan and very, very good!
  • Sarah H.heart icon on user image
    Sarah HummelDecember 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    This place is phenomenal. One of the best brunches I have ever had. The Benedictos is incredible!
  • Jamie P.heart icon on user image
    Jamie ParrisMay 2, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The black bean burger is excellent!
  • Ian P.
    Ian PerryApril 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The tuna tostada is delicious - highly recommend trying it!
  • Natalie L.heart icon on user image
    Natalie LeMossJune 25, 2017
    Love coming here for dancing, great atmosphere.
  • Alexa S.heart icon on user image
    Alexa SternSeptember 9, 2017
    Go for salsa night on Wednesday! Brunch is also awesome
  • Karen Y.
    Karen Yonkin-HusickFebruary 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Agava burger is yummy! The Rita is an awesome flat bread pizza. I have never had anything bad!
  • Calvin M.heart icon on user image
    Calvin MultanenOctober 18, 2014
    Yummy tacos. Fun place to go with a good group of friends.
  • Ed C.
    Ed CormanyJune 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    strong margaritas, good food, inscrutable management.
  • Rotsen Q.heart icon on user image
    Rotsen QuispeJune 12, 2015
    Margaritas and food
  • Matt C.
    Matt CSeptember 16, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Great food, service and they play modest mouse? How can it be beat
  • Amanda L.
    Amanda LeeDecember 9, 2012
    Fantastic quinoa bites and great fish tacos!
  • Connie Q.
    Connie QDecember 1, 2012
    Anything with steak is good. Awesome drink menu too 
  • Nicky M.heart icon on user image
    Nicky MJuly 4, 2016
    Everything was delicious
  • Phil A.heart icon on user image
    Phil AdamsApril 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best seat in the house... right in front of the oven!
  • Jess M.
    Jess MillerNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Vote for Jake!! Abolish time restriction on adult beverages!! Yes to 11am Bloody Maria's!!
  • Claire S.
    Claire SiegristMarch 23, 2013
    Eat the quinoa fritters. They're AMAZING.
  • Beau H.heart icon on user image
    Beau HarbinJuly 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    We really enjoyed the Smoked Margaritias.
  • Young Hye S.
    Young Hye SongMay 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get free chips and house-made guac!
  • Junghee P.heart icon on user image
    Junghee ParkAugust 25, 2012
    I can't believe that this kind of restaurants is in ithaca. IMPRESSIVE!!!
  • jim B.
    jim BouderauJune 29, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    If you're not eating here you have a screw loose somewhere...
  • Jamie K.
    Jamie KApril 1, 2013
    Great brunch!
  • Ian P.
    Ian PerryMay 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    try the fish tacos!
  • Best W.
    Best Western InnAugust 24, 2012
    Our guests are loving you!
  • Jennifer J.
    Jennifer JayneJuly 17, 2017
    Food was amazing!! Flies disgusting. Sorry but this can ruin any meal
  • Melissa M.
    Melissa MillerNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Vote for Jake!!
  • Karan T.heart icon on user image
    Karan TamhaneJuly 15, 2015
    Expensive for no reason. Food was decent.
  • Vaidehi K.
    Vaidehi KJuly 11, 2015
    Overly hyped place with terrible service. We never got our appetizers and eventually had to cancel them. The chicken was overcooked too. But as a saving grace, the desserts were quite delicious.
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