Agave Mexican Bistro

The Good - Good tequila selection. Interior has a modern urban feel. Staff was friendly and helpful. The Bad - Bartender was not the most attentive, particularly considering she had besides my wife and me only one other customer. Chips and salsa were a disappointment. Chips were hard and thick like pork rinds, salsa was underwhelming.
4 8 years ago (16-05-2018)

I've eaten at Agave many times since moving to Portsmouth in April 2016 (20 months ago). The food is the best Mexican I've had, outside of the southwestern US and Mexico... and better than most Mexican food I've had even in those locales. The service is always timely, exceptionally friendly, and professional. The restaurant is clean, inviting, and comfortable. I grew up in California, and my best friend, while growing up, is Mexican. You don't know what REAL Mexican food is... until your best friend's mama cooks for you! This place is the real deal. One prior review called the food "Tex-Mex". Wow! This is definitely NOT Tex-Mex. I've traveled all over the US, and I don't think there is a better Mexican restaurant east of the Mississippi. This is, BY FAR, the best Mexican restaurant in New Hampshire... and probably Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts too! Yes, it is a little pricey... because it's in downtown Portsmouth. And yes, the salsa could be a little thicker. But the entrees are awesome.
5 9 years ago (15-12-2017)

GREAT place to watch people on dates negotiate the first-time interaction awkwardness. The Pink Cadillac margarita is yummy, and although yes the salsa is watery, the chips and salsa are also FREE. :) All the things you pay for are delicious (ok except maybe not the fish taco); MOST delicious is food preceded by a margarita. Excellent atmosphere with comfy seats and perfectly dim lighting.
5 8 years ago (21-03-2018)

Very good food, and service. Large selection of tequila and margaritas. We were in a party of 8, and everyone enjoyed their meals. The churros were the finishing touch!
4 8 years ago (08-04-2018)

This place is great! Totally kid friendly even though the feeling I got initially was that it was not. The food is awesome! It was my second time going and it did not disappoint. Seriously give this place a shot of you haven't already.
5 9 years ago (01-12-2017)