Agave Birrieria

865 Orpheus Ave, Encinitas
(760) 452-6228

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brett alblinger

Amazing food next to a gas station. I highly recommend for a quick bite. No tables.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa DeVuyst

Absolutely delicious take out. Get the Birria quesadilla or Quesabirria taco. Yum yum!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Simpson

The birria was on point!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Manish Patel

Wow so tasty 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charlie Bennett

Pure Perfection. Could not be better. Amazing hole in the wall next to a gas station.

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Burrito

Ricardo Caraballo

I wish I took pictures. But none the less the service was amazing treating us with great kindness. The food well you have to try it for yourself it’s so delicious 🤤.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Margie PR

Although there's no seating, the food is amazing! I had the quesabirria and a chile relleno burrito, so delicious!!! 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

sean maschue

They need their garden patio restored!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mikki Michelle

You can’t find birria this good anywhere else!! Literally everything is so good but the birria tacos are my favorite and the birria burrito is my husbands favorite! This place is a must try!!

Because of the gas station it is hard to find parking but don’t let that deter you! It’s so
worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bob Steenrod

Quick, efficient, excellent food and service. Superb guacamole, excellent Carne Assada burrito.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ryan Park

I came for tacos, and Agave delivered with the culinary uppercut. 💥👊

First off, yeah—there’s nowhere to sit. Boohoo. Welcome to SoCal. Roll your windows down, lean the seat back, and let the breeze slap you across the face while you sink your teeth into some of the best damn birria tacos San Diego has to offer. If you’re the kind of person who needs a patio heater and Instagram lighting to enjoy food, maybe stick to brunch downtown.

Now, Agave keeps it honest. You’re here for tacos. Traditional, time-tested, no-frills flavor bombs. Whether you go mini or full-size, they slap every time. Each plate comes with a little side hustle of jalapeños, onions, cucumber, and radish—like the crew rolling with the main act. Crunchy, fresh, and just spicy enough to remind you you’re alive.

And here’s the kicker—you walk away full, but not wrecked. No food coma, no regret, no grease-induced existential crisis. That’s what happens when you use real ingredients and don’t cut corners.

Pro tip: don’t overthink it. Stick to the classics—birria, carne asada, al pastor. This isn’t fusion, this is fuel.

Agave isn’t trying to be cute, it’s just trying to feed you right. And it does.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kristin Kabat

Kinda weird location, but truly the best surf and turf burritos! Consistent quality

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

K Roman

Horribly dry tacos. Nowhere to dine. Staff was limited and slow. Better to go somewhere else, where there’s seating available. Definitely not a spot to grub and chill

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Miriam Rodriguez

Tacos here are amazingly delicious!!!! Staff members are super nice! Everytime I go to the beach I must make a stop here! It a must to try! I promise you won't regret it!

Betzy Cortes

This place used to have some seating out, now is just a takeout restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

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