Agaves Mexican Grill

The best thing about my experience here was the margarita. But it also cost more than my burrito, which was tasteless. I was also charged $2 each for a side of sour cream and a side of salsa. A small cup of salsa came free with the complimentary tortilla chips but if you want more, expect to pay for it. I paid online using the QR code on my receipt and was then asked to show proof as I was leaving, which shouldn’t be necessary if they set it up correctly. There was also something very generic about the whole place - it lacks character. I won’t be going back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Kid-friendliness: No kids menu

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you love yourself and your tatse buds... you gotta stop and eat here! Real deal flavor!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food, especially the tacos, quesadillas and steak fajitas were delicious. Enjoyed the spicy sauce.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been there a few times, food has always been pretty good, but services has consistently been poor. They aren’t very polite, they make you feel rushed, they don’t check in on you or refill water. Again, food is pretty good, atmosphere is nice, just not very polite or good service. I hope they strive to do better.

Kid-friendliness: They are somewhat intolerant of kids being kids.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 2

Service was great. Food was exquisite. Chimichanga is a definite must! ☆☆☆☆☆

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chimichanga, Chips

Gave this the quasi Jonathan Gold (famous LA food critic) treatment, going 2x to form a solid opinion before even thinking of a review. Sadly the Berkshires is poor on the Mexican food front - and this restaurant shows why. The menu is overly complicated, allowing a diner options for ‘steak’ and ‘chicken’ with slight cost differentials based merely on the protein - not the flavor profile, difficulty in cooking or other meaningful criteria. Worse, the interesting meats (or vegetable offerings) like carnitas, carne asada and any other offering even a mediocre California mexican restaurant might have are virtual unknowns. In Tucson AZ - a chimichanga is a UNESCO world heritage food. In Lee MA it is heavy, leaden, nearly 70% refried beans and smothered in a rojia sauce that is like the blandest marinara. The staff are friendly and over eager to clear plates - wanting to clear the salsa and chip plate for instance 3x during our meal … when there was plenty of food left. Who doesn’t want to pay for food only to have it taken away to be thrown out in the trash? It is unfortunate that this corner of the Berkshires can be populated by people coming off the turnpike exit for a quick meal never to return and they either won’t pass by again or the weak food offerings will just fade in the background when the weekenders are gone. Lee itself had a failed Oxacan restaurant in the historic train station that closed post pandemic. It also has another Mexican place Avocado Cafe which - while itself far from perfect, does at least have mild, medium and quite good green and red salsas (you have to ask and politely turn down the sugary bland Berkshire variety) and actually quite good mole enchiladas - harder to find off the municipal parking lot but 2-3 times better. Lastly, the wordy phrases on the walls and bathrooms mirrors reminds one of some kind of instagram purgatory - their pointless meaning forever connected with some kind of mid tier business school business plan. I know this review seems a little harsh - but with inflation and dullness everywhere these days - perhaps one could and should avoid this establishment in favor of other offerings. I mean if you’re going to serve food this non ethnic - you would be better getting off in Chicopee or going to Northampton / Florence whose two Mexican leaning places (Bueno Y Sana and Masa Mexicano) offer far more value and intrigue. It could get better at Agaves but I doubt it will improve enough to entice locals and hilltown regulars to make the trip. The Posole is the best offering by far.

Vegetarian options: Portobello tacos, squash, onions.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

What a gem! After the holidays, we were on a drive and stumbled upon Agaves. Needed something other than "New American" fare and this was perfect.

Didn't expect good Mexican food in the East Coast (usually El Salvadorean, Peruvian, Columbian, Cuban and Puerto Rican) and this place delivered. We were hungry so no pics but the shrimp tacos (you get 3!), wet empanadas and the nachos were amazing! Don't live in the area so don't know when I will be back but having been telling all my friends and acquaintances to go when they go skiing near the area.

The bar had Clase Azul and decent tequila at pretty much every price point (Milagro, Espalon, Herradura, Don Julio, etc) and the service was impeccable. Friendly, efficient and perfect.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos

The food here was delicious (especially the piña coladas and the guacamole!), the waiters and the hostess were beyond friendly—the hostess went out of her way to open the door to outside for my group as we were leaving—and the atmosphere was overall very pleasant! I highly recommend!

Kid-friendliness: Offered high chairs

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Agave's Guacamole

I’ve visited Agave a few times now, both for breakfast and dinner, and each visit has been exceptional in terms of service and food quality. From the friendly, attentive staff to the well-prepared dishes, every experience has been memorable. The portions are generous, and I always leave feeling like I’ve received great value for the price.

For breakfast, I tried the Eggs Benedict, and it was fantastic—perfectly cooked with every element just right. Dinner was equally impressive; I ordered a burrito, which was massive, packed with flavor, and super satisfying. The consistency in quality across different meals makes Agave a standout.

Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast or a delicious dinner, I’d definitely recommend giving Agave a try. The combination of great food, service, and value makes it a place worth returning to.

Parking: easy access - parking right in front.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I decided to take a ride to the Norman Rockwell Museum to see the current showing of Mad Magazine. If you haven’t been up there to see the Mad magazine display you should it’s a wonderful display. On the way home I decided to get a bite to eat and googled Mexican food on Google Agaves Mexican grill came up. It has an outdoor deck excellent food and beverages. Check it out!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Tacos De Carnitas, Sizzling Fajitas, Chips, Salsa, Guacamole, Al Pastor Tacos

Food is delicious. Staff are super friendly and attentive. And dogs are welcome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is excellent..I had the Al Pastor which is marinated pork with pineapple... spicy sauce..red onions in beautiful crispy tortillas ! The best. So delicious..and the prices were reasonable...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We eat here at least once a month. The food is always good and the quality is consistent. The menu is not huge, but there is still a good variety of selections. My only minor complaint is that the building materials create a lot of echo, so the place can be noisy when there are a lot of customers, but it is never enough to drive us away or ruin our experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not sure if it's because I've only had the Americanized versions before but the Chimichanga here was the first that I've ever disliked. The food does seem to be authentic so I'd totally be willing to go back and try something else.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5