El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria Menu

2304 San Diego Ave B, San Diego, CA 92110
  • LUNCH MENU

    • Pork Belly Sliders

      Three chiles adobo pork belly with red onion, avocado, mixed lettuce and habanero aioli served on brioche bun.
      $19.00
    • Cazuela De Borrego

      Oaxacan style 8 hour slow cooked lamb with black beans, cilantro and salsa borracha.
      $26.00
    • Quesadillas De Flor De Calabaza

      Homemade poblano pepper corn dough quesadillas stuffed with Mexican cheese and squash blossom.
      $12.00
    • Sopecitos Surtidos

      Homemade soft flat tortilla shells topped with black beans and salsa verde, one with shredded chicken, another with homemade chorizo and a third with shrimp in chipotle sauce. Topped with fresh lettuce and Mexican cream.
      $12.00
    • Tlacoyos De Huitlacoche

      Savory corn masa cakes with corn truffle, salsa verde, queso fresco, onion and cilantro.
      $16.00
    • Chilaquiles

      Option of Tomatillo Green sauce, Habanero sauce or Red Sauce served with a combination of onions, cheese, sour cream, cilantro and black beans
      $13.00
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      Tender chicken enchiladas in the traditional tomatillo sauce, under fresh cheese, onions and cilantro, served with black beans
      $16.00
    • Enchiladas Rojas

      Chicken enchiladas in a red Mexican sauce, layered with cream and cheese, served with black beans.
      $16.00
    • Enchiladas En Mole Negro

      Shredded pork enchiladas topped with the traditional Oaxacan black mole.
      $18.00
    • Enchiladas De Mole Poblano Don Julio

      Chicken enchiladas in our famous Mole Poblano made from scratch with chile pasilla, ancho, mulato and other goodies. Served with Agave rice.
      $16.00
    • Enchilada Mole Verde

      Shredded pork enchiladas in our outstanding mole verde sauce, served with black beans.
      $16.00
    • Enchiladas Vegetarianas

      Corn tortillas stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, squash, served with Agave rice and your choice of any of our delicious moles.
      $16.00
    • Sopa De Cilantro

      A delicate soup of fresh cilantro, cream and spice.
      $11.00
    • Caldo Xóchitl

      Chicken soup with zucchini, carrots and tomato.
      $10.00
    • Crema De Chile Poblano Con Huitlacoche

      Creamy chile poblano and cuitlacoche blended and enhanced with our species.
      $14.00
    • Sopa De Tortilla

      Traditional “Azteca” soup infused with flavor of pasilla chili, layered with tortilla strips, shredded chicken, manchego cheese, sour cream and avocado.
      $11.00
    • Ensalada Caesar

      The authentic recipe from Tijuana.
      $12.00
    • Ensalada De Nopal

      Cactus paddle salad with freshly diced tomato, cilantro, onion, oregano, avocado, Mexican cheese and olive oil
      $12.00
    • Ensalada Del Huerto

      Baby mixed greens tossed with red and gold beets, pistachios, figs, cherry tomato, goat cheese and pomegranate dressing.
      $12.00
    • Salmón Cholula

      Baked salmon topped with a chile poblano sauce, served with Agave rice.
      $19.00
    • Pulpo A Las Brasas

      Grilled tender octopus marinated with garlic, paprika and fresh herbs, served on avocado and potato puree, drizzled with sundried chili oil
      $23.00
    • Arrachera Tampiquena

      Grilled tender flat fillet with poblano chili strips, guacamole, black beans and enchiliada
      $21.00
    • Chile Relleno

      Poblano pepper stuffed with filet mignon chunks, peach, apple, almonds, peanuts and raisins, topped with Oaxaca cheese sauce
      $24.00
    • Tostada De Atún

      Homemade poblano pepper corn tostada, topped with fresh ahi tuna, onions, crisp cabbage, avocado cream and sesame habanero chili oil.
      $11.00
    • Aguachile De Camarón

      Raw shrimp in a black citrus sauce with chile serrano, cucumber and red onion.
      $19.00
    • Ceviche Trío

      Three different ceviches, one: octopus and shrimp flavored with herbs and a touch of morita sauce, second: ahi tuna with red onion, cucumber in black sauce, third: white fish cooked in fresh lime juice with chile serrano and cucumber.
      $16.00
    • Taco Al Pastor

      (3) Pork meat marinated in chile guajillo, pineapple, cilantro and onions.
      $14.00
    • Taco De Carnitas

      (3) Tender roasted pork “Michoacan style” served over homemade tortillas and garnished with a tasty pico de gallo sauce.
      $14.00
    • Taco Gobernador

      (3) Grilled shrimp tacos, accompanied by pico de gallo and melted Oaxaca cheese.
      $16.00
    • Taco De Cochinita Pibil

      (3) Cochinita pibil tacos topped with habanero chili cream.
      $14.00
    • Taco De Arrachera

      (3) Carne asada taco with onions and cilantro served with guacamole.
      $14.00
    • Burrito De Filete Y Ave

      Tomato tortilla stuffed with Filet Mignon and poultry marinated in a citrus sauce.
      $18.00
    • Taco De Pescado

      (3) Grilled local Seabass with adobo sauce, cabbage, beets and cream
      $16.00
    • Taco De Camarón Enchilado

      (3) Shrimp chunks sautéed in garlic, arbol chili, cheese and a touch of mustard
      $16.00
    • Burrito De Camarón Florentina

      Shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, spinach, red pepper and Manchego cheese.
      $18.00
    • Agave Veggie Tacos

      (3) Roasted Oaxaca cheese, mushrooms, poblano pepper, spinach grilled with olive oil
      $14.00
    • Burrito Vegetariano

      Grilled mushroom, Italian squash, spinach and Manchego cheese.
      $14.00
    • Burrito California

      Carne asada, french fries, guacamole, cheese and sour cream.
      $16.00
    • Black Beans

      $3.00
    • House Salad

      $3.00
    • Agave Rice

      $3.00
    • Pico De Gallo

      $3.00
    • Guacamole

    • Flan De Cajeta

      Traditional custard made with 100% goat milk, caramel, topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
      $10.00
    • Churros Con Helado Y Dulce De Leche

      Old country style churros served with vanilla ice cream. Drizzled with authentic goat milk caramel.
      $10.00
    • Apple Cranberry Crumble

      Gluten free shortbread cookie dough with diced apples and cranberries crumble, with salted caramel.
      $10.00
    • NY Style Cheesecake

      Graham cracker crust cheesecake with vanilla chantilly.
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Trilogy

      Dark and white chocolate mousse with a vanilla chantilly.
      $10.00
  • DINNER MENU

    • Pork Belly Sliders

      Three chiles adobo pork belly with red onion, avocado, mixed lettuce and habanero aioli served on brioche bu
      $19.00
    • Duck Burritos

      Two Duck Margret flour tortilla burritos with caramelized onion, raisins, mixed nuts, romaine lettuce, in a serrano peppers and Jamaica adobo.
      $25.00
    • Cazuela De Borrego

      Oaxacan style 8 hour slow cooked lamb with black beans, cilantro and salsa borracha.
      $26.00
    • Quesadillas De Flor De Calabaza

      Homemade poblano pepper corn dough quesadillas stuffed with mexican cheese and squash blossom.
      $13.00
    • Tlacoyos De Huitlacoche

      Savory corn masa cakes with corn truffle, salsa verde, queso fresco, onion and cilantro.
      $15.00
    • Coliflor Jimena

      Grilled cauliflower, sautéed in citric sauce with chipotle and corn aioli.
      $13.00
    • Chalupas De CamarÓn

      Two chalupas made of corn masa, topped with shrimp, diced tomato, cilantro and fresh mexican cheese crumbles finished with a touch of mexican cream.
      $19.00
    • Aguachile De Camarón

      Raw shrimp in a black citrus sauce with chile serrano, cucumber and red onion.
      $22.00
    • Tostadas Ahi Tuna

      Five homemade poblano pepper corn tostadas, topped with fresh ahi tuna, onions, crisp lettuce, avocado cream and sesame habanero chili oil.
      $17.00
    • Sopecitos Surtidos

      Homemade soft flat tortilla shells topped with black beans and salsa verde, one with shredded chicken, another with homemade chorizo and a third with shrimp in chipotle sauce. Topped with fresh lettuce and mexican cream.
      $15.00
    • Ceviche Trio

      Three different ceviches, first: octopus and shrimp flavored with herbs and a touch of morita sauce, second: ahi tuna with red onion, cucumber in our black sauce and sesame seeds, third: verde ceviche, white fish cooked in fresh lime with chile serrano and cucumber.
      $19.00
    • Pulpo A Las Brasas

      Grilled tender octopus marinated with garlic, paprika and fresh herbs, served on a bed of fresh avocado and potato puree, drizzled with sundried chili oil.
      $26.00
    • Sopa De Cilantro

      From El Portal Restaurant (in Mexico City). Fresh cilantro soup enhanced with our spices.
      $12.00
    • Crema De Chile Poblano

      Creamy chile poblano and huitlacoche blended and enhanced with our spices.
      $14.00
    • Ensalada Caesar

      The authentic recipe from Tijuana.
      $12.00
    • Ensalada De Nopal

      Nopal (cactus paddle) salad with chopped tomato, cilantro, onion, oregano, avocado and olive oil.
      $12.00
    • Ensalada Del Huerto

      Baby mixed greens tossed with red and gold beets, pistachio, figs, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese and berry dressing.
      $12.00
    • Mole Negro

      From Oaxaca with four different chilis: pasilla, mulato, ancho and chipotle; tortilla, deep fried banana, nuts, raisins, tomato, tomatillo, celery, and more. Served over chicken or pork.
      $26.00
    • Trilogía De Moles

      Three moles, verde, rojo and amarillo served with pumpkin seeds and garlic garnished with fried plantains and Agave rice. Served with chicken or pork.
      $29.00
    • Enchilada De Mole

      Mole Verde or Mole Rojo Enchilada served with fresh onion, cilantro and cream over chicken or pork with a side of black beans.
      $26.00
    • Mole Poblano Don Julio

      The soul of mexican moles, made from scratch with pasilla, ancho and mulato chilis, tomatillo, clove, chocolate, garlic, cinnamon, coriander seed, and more. Served over pork or chicken with Agave style rice.
      $28.00
    • Tacos De CamarÓn

      (3) Jumbo shrimp in a garlic and butter sauce, roasted chile de árbol, served over three homemade tortillas and topped with pico de gallo
      $23.00
    • Tacos De Pescado

      (3) Delicious pasilla chili and achiote marinated fresh catch of the day, topped with pico de gallo, cabbage and avocado cream
      $23.00
    • CamarÓn Al Tequila

      Jumbo shrimp sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, julienne serrano peppers, fresh lime and lemon juice, flambé with tequila and reduced with touch of cream. Served with black beans and Agave rice
      $34.00
    • Sea Bass Ajo Y Achiote

      Fresh sea bass laid on a bed of potato puree in a superb garlic-chipotle sauce, made to the order. A true wonder of the Mayan cuisine
      $36.00
    • Arroz A La Tumbada

      A traditional dish from Veracruz. Mixed seafood (shrimp, octopus, squid and seabass) sautéed with parboiled rice and delicate tomato butter, garlic and white wine sauce garnished with aromatic herbs.
      $29.00
    • Tacos De Calamar

      (3) Fried Baby Squid, chickpea puree, Chipotle and Habanero chilli oil.
      $23.00
    • Salmon Natas

      Fresh Salmon, pan seared served over a bed of mole rojo, mashed potatoes and vegetables finished with a red natas mole and touch of cream.
      $33.00
    • Tacos De Pulpo Al Pastor

      Octopus marinated in our homemade adobada sauce served with pineapple, avocado cream and cilantro
      $23.00
    • Tacos De Rib-Eye

      (3) Grilled rib-eye tacos with a sweet touch of caramelized onion, topped with a delicious avocado cream.
      $23.00
    • Tacos De Carnitas

      (3) Braised till tender pork tacos, topped with pico de gallo and avocado cream.
      $22.00
    • Cochinita Pibil

      Stewed shredded pork, smothered in Yucatan “achiote” sauce. Served with red onion habanero relish
      $23.00
    • Tacos De Filete Y Tuetano

      Grilled Filet served with grated cheese, chile guajillo alioli, chile de arbol, caramelized onion with a side of roasted bone marrow
      $26.00
    • El Agave Chile Relleno

      Poblano pepper stuffed with filet mignon chunks, peach, apple, almonds, peanuts and raisins. Topped with Oaxaca cheese sauce.
      $29.00
    • Filete Chipotle

      Grilled mignon on a tortilla covered with melted Manchego cheese and chipotle sauce. Served with potatoes, corn and vegetables.
      $37.00
    • Short Rib Poblano

      Tender short rib braised in our signature spices on a bed of creamy risotto with poblano chili, corn, squash blossom, Ramonetti cheese from Ensenda, B.C. and beef juice
      $29.00
    • Medallones Mar Y Tierra

      Filet mignon medallions and jumbo shrimp, served with an exotic blend of spices from the Gulf of Mexico, made up of grilled onions, garlic and “hoja santa”, served with our grilled nopal (cactus paddle) julienne.
      $39.00
    • Flan De Cajeta

      Traditional custard made with 100% goat milk, caramel, topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
      $10.00
    • Churros Con Helado Y Dulce De Leche

      Old country style churros served with vanilla ice cream. Drizzled with authentic goat milk caramel.
      $10.00
    • Apple Cranberry Crumble

      Gluten free shortbread cookie dough with diced apples and cranberries crumble, with salted caramel.
      $10.00
    • NY Style Cheesecake

      Graham cracker crust cheesecake with vanilla chantilly.
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Trilogy

      Dark and white chocolate mousse with a vanilla chantilly.
      $10.00

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Menu Gallery

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