Ancho & Agave

20506 N Rand Rd, Deer Park
(847) 425-5400

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Alex Holden

I recently visited this restaurant and had an absolutely fantastic experience! The highlight of the meal was their Board Tacos – hands down one of the most fun and delicious dishes I’ve ever ordered. They come out served on a big board with all the fillings, tortillas, sauces, and toppings laid out beautifully, almost like a “build-your-own” taco moment. It made the meal interactive in the best way — perfect for sharing, or honestly, just enjoying on your own because it’s that good.

The meats were seasoned perfectly, the tortillas were warm and fresh, and the toppings were super flavorful and colorful. You can mix and match everything to make each taco a little different, which made every bite exciting. The presentation alone was impressive, but the taste is what really made it memorable.

The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was lively, and the whole experience felt fun and welcoming. If you’re looking for great Mexican food and something unique to try, definitely order the Board Tacos. I’ll be coming back just for those! 🌮✨

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sumit Varshney

Great ambience, vibes, and friendly people. Best for parties and fun times

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kris Roberson

Entry was easy into the wide open space of the dining area and seating was plentiful on Wednesday for lunch.

I ordered a Mezcal Margaritas on the rocks. Very tasty and a good size for the price.

Unfortunately, things went down hill from there.

Relatively stale tortilla chips accompanied by a mediocre Chipotle salsa arrived. The salsa was far too sweet and the Chipotle was the over powering flavor.

I ordered the Chicken and Shrimp enchilada with cilantro lime rice.

When it arrived, I was shocked to find that I could not see the enchiladas under a 1/4 inch thick layer of thick sauce.

The flavor of the chicken and shrimp was completely lost under the heavy blanket or very sweet, cinnamon forward sauce.

Once I scraped about a cup of sauce off the top of the enchiladas, the remaining food was reasonable, if a little bland.

The cilantro-lime rice was a serving of about 1/2 cup of rice spread in a this layer under the enchiladas and drenched in sauce. I can't say if the rice was good because there was no flavor other than the saturated sauce.

Overall, this place is much more flash than substance.

The service was very fast and friendly. I can't fault the staff, they were great.

The food.... I wasn't impressed.

I'd be willing to try more of their list of Tequilas and Mezcals, but I won't be back for the sauce slathered, sweet, food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

T L

This is possibly one of the worst meals that I’ve had in a restaurant. We were eager to try this and went for my birthday. I think the only thing that we all liked was the iced Horchata coffee. It ended there. One of the appetizers we ordered, the esquites, was oily. The guacamole was watery. We asked for the jalapeño peppers on the side and they said they couldn’t do that because it was already mixed in. It was premade; it was not fresh. I had the fajitas, which were the worst fajitas I ever had. They did not serve them with shredded cheese or lettuce. You had to pay extra for guacamole and sour cream, which I can understand except they gave you about a tablespoon of each. They served about a tablespoon of pico de gallo with them. The flour tortillas were stiff. There were no rice or refried beans served with them- you had to order them extra as a pricey side dish. The steak in my daughter’s steak enchiladas was dry. My son and daughter-in-law did not like their enchiladas at all. They were served with mole sauce on them (which the menu does not state) and they said the mole sauce tasted bad. I ordered the Tres Leches cake and it was saturated with caramel sauce that was so strong that it completely took away the taste of the creamy milky taste that I associate with this cake. When I got the bill, there was seven dollars of added charges. One I was aware of was the tablespoon of sour cream for the fajitas. The other six dollars must’ve been for the shredded cheese I asked for for the fajitas, however, The waitress did not tell us there would be an extra charge, and I do prefer it when they mention that. At any rate, I was not expecting a six dollar charge for that amount of cheese. They don’t do anything for birthdays, unless you order a dessert and even then they serve it to you with a candle on it and walk away. Not that I am particularly fun of the rowdy birthday songs, but it does feel more like a celebration. All in all, none of us enjoyed the meal, as a matter of fact it left me nauseated.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Anna Nekomura

Was here last night and had an amazing time! Kerry was so sweet and attentive! Had the steak fajitas and they were phenomenal. Really impressed with the staff here and the food is good too! Chips and salsa hit. Will definitely be coming back, as the food is very affordable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew Buckman

We tried Ancho & Agave for the first time this weekend. We actually did take out and ordered the Taco kit. Holy cow, this place is delicious. And if you’re looking for a quick way to feed a family of four, the Taco kit is fantastic. We all enjoyed it so much we ordered it again the next night. Their chips are awesome. Their salsas are awesome. Everything has a ton of flavor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christine Marie

It was our first time and we had an awesome experience! Food was delicious, my Paloma was probably the best I've ever had, not watered down and tasteless; just right! Most importantly, the service was fantastic. Our server, Melvin was top notch, and despite being very busy he was attentive and always letting us know our food was coming. Another bonus was no sticker shock. We got the check and were surprised by how affordable the meal was. We will return. 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

kate kent

All around excellent experience. Very aesthetic and spacious set up, staff goes above and beyond to accommodate their guests and the food was reasonably priced and so flavorful! Loved it, definitely will be returning with friends and family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yvette Joseph

Unfortunately, eating here was a terrible experience. We found the food over-priced and flavorless. This place serves the LEAST authentic Mexican food. How can anyone screw up salsa?! The chips were okay, but the tasteless salsa left a LOT to be desired. Furthermore, the Fajitas were supposed to be enough for two people. Hah! What a joke! The amount of food delivered was probably sufficient for two kids, not two adults. And, again, the taste was pretty flat. Well, the Mexican Street Corn was not too bad, but this small “side dish” cost $9.25! Finally, none of the entrees came with any side dishes. . .seriously?!

It was super disappointing to waste money on lousy food and service. We’ve had better Mexican food at hole-in-the-wall places and taco trucks!

Here’s a tip for the owners: You should have invested your money (and time) in hiring good cooks and ‘less snooty’ waitstaff, instead of just a fancy-looking building. Yeeeesh!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Gypsy “GypsyGirl” Girl

This place was empty and the star rating is low. But everything I had was delicious and flavorful. Mexican food with a Modern twist. This should definitely rate in the mid to high 4 star.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kishan Patel

Terrible service - took 30 minutes after arriving just for the waiter to take our order. Food took another 30 minutes even though we were the only table that didn’t already have food. Food was okay - chips were burnt but the esquites was good

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

jim stoecker

Great place to watch a game and enjoy great food and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Weber

The food was all amazing. We had the queso blanco, coconut shrimp, lots of tacos, and the brownie and churros. The desserts were especially luxurious! And even with all that food it came under $100. Eating outside was wonderful especially with the heat lamps in the evening. Brian was very friendly and attentive! We’ll definitely be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jameya

My friend and I decided to try this fairly new restaurant. When we were seated, we were served complimentary tortilla chips and salsa. Unfortunately, the chips were burnt. We asked our server if we could get a fresh batch, and after some time, she returned to let us know that all of the chips were like that. Surprised that they couldn’t simply make a new batch, we declined and just waited for our meals.

I ordered the birria tacos, while my friend ordered the fish tacos and a side of elote. My birria tacos arrived cold, as if they had been sitting out for a while. The meat was dry, the rice was also dry, and there was no cheese pull as expected. My friend mentioned her fish tacos were also cold.

We asked to speak with the manager, who admitted that other customers had also complained about the chips. He explained they had been made in the morning—even though we were dining around 6 p.m. If multiple guests had voiced concerns, you would think the issue would have been addressed earlier. I also mentioned my tacos being cold, and he offered to have them remade, but I declined since I don’t like sending food back. Instead, I packed them up and reheated them at home.

My friend asked if something could be taken off the bill, but instead, the manager gave us a coupon for complimentary guacamole/queso and one free taco with a $10 purchase. Honestly, it felt more like an insult than an apology. Why would we return after such a disappointing first experience?

Overall, I’d give this place a 5/10. The ambiance was nice, and our server was friendly—it wasn’t her fault—but the food quality and management response left a lot to be desired.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Michael Crisman

Great time here at this new place

Celebrating a friends birthday 🎂

Food & service were great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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