Agave Mexican Restaurant

1414 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia
(704) 854-4848

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1 5lb California Burrito
Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
Molcajete De Mariscos
Mixed Fajita Nachos
Chips and Salsa
Rice and Beans
Tortilla Chips
Pork Carnitas
Chicken Fajita
Taco De Birria

Menu

Real Seafood
Mexican Ceviche Mixto (1)
Citrus cured shrimp, octopus, tilapia fillet, cilantro, pickled onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado and house made ceviche sauce.
Shrimp Stuffed Avocado (1)
Two halves of an avocado stuffed with cilantro, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, cooked shrimp, two jumbo breaded shrimp and drizzled sesame seeds and chipotle dressing.
Pescado Zarandeado (1)
Marinated butterfly red whole snapper grilled and covered with house sweet and spicy gravy, rice and salad. tortillas.
Parrillada de Mariscos for 2 (1)
Whole tilapia deep fried, steamed mussels, breaded shrimp, octopus in garlic sauce with steamed crab legs. upgrade to a whole red snapper deep fried for $8 extra.
Mojarra Frita (1)
Whole Tilapia marinated with our kora seasoning then deep fried. rice, side salad and tortillas.
Huachinango (1)
Whole red snapper marinated with oir kora seasoning and the deep fried, rice, side salad and tortillas.
Aguachiles (1)
Butterflied shrimp citrus cured soaked o house salsa. mild green, spicy red or both mixed.
Camarones Zarandeados (1)
Grilled head on shrimp dunked in our house sweet and mild sauce, rice, side salad, and tortillas.
Filete de Mojarra (1)
Two 5oz tilapia fillets hand breaded or grilled, rice , salad and tortillas.
Molcajete De Mariscos (1)
Crab legs, mussels, scallops, clams, octopus and shrimp all cooked in a house made sauce that originated from the mexican city of nayarit, served with in a large stone bowl, decorated with slices of avocado.
Mini Seafood Platter (1)
1-LB of Crab Legs, 1/2 LBS of grilled or breaded JUMBO shrimp with a side of French Fries.
Tostada Mexican Ceviche (1)
Citrus cured shrimp, octopus, tilapia fillet, cilantro, pickled onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado and house made ceviche sauce.
Ostion - Oyster (1)
raw oysters on their half shell served with diced cucumber, tomato, onions, and limes.
Seafood Cocktail - Coctel (1)
Shrimp broth, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro and red onions, shrimp or octopus or shrimp/octopus.
Paella Mexicana (1)
A mixture of crab legs, mussles, scallops, clams, octopus and shrimp cooked with rice and topped with sliced of avocado. tortillas.
Langostinos 14 Halves- Prawns (1)
Head on, Shell on prawns Steamed with butter and kora seasoning.
Crab Legs per Lb - Market Price (1)
Garlic butter-plain butter kora style.
Camarones Koras (1)
Skin-on butterflied shrimp, fried and then sauteed with kora seasoning.

Real Enchiladas (Set of 3)
Enchiladas (1)
Ground beef or chicken, red or green sauce (mild), sprinkled mozzarella cheese, rice and beans, topped with a piece of grilled angus steak.
Enchiladas Suiza (1)
Pulled chicken, tomatillo/sour cream, covered with mozzarella cheese, rice and beans.
Enchiladas Enmoladas (1)
Chicken enchiladas covered with mole (chocolate/peppers) sauce, rice and beans.
Enchiladas de Camaron (1)
Shrimp enchiladas soaked with tomatillo sauce, rice and beans.

Real Camarones
Camarones A la Diabla (1)
Slow cooked in a mild sauce
Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo (1)
Slow cooked in garlic and butter
Camarones Con Tocino (1)
Deep fried bacon wrapped jumbo shrimps
Camarones Empanizados (1)
Hand breaded jumbo shrimps

Fake Appetizers
Cheese Dip and chips (1)
8oz bowl of melted white cheese sauce
Pico De Gallo and chips (1)
a mixture of chopped tomatoes,onion,cilantro,and jalapenos.

Lunch Special-----Tuesday To Friday---11am to 3pm
Lunch Special Quesadilla
Folded 10" tortilla. served with rice and refried beans comes with side salad.
Lunch Special American Style Arroz Con Pollo
Sauteed chicken strips, mushrooms, pepper strips, onion strips, tomatoes and avocados, covered with cheese dip, tortillas.
Lunch Special Chicken Fajita Nachos
Grilled red/green pepper strips, onions and chicken. Nachos covered with cheese dip
Lunch Special Enchiladas
Tortillas soaked in house made sauce. served with rice and refried beans, comes with side salad.
Lunch Special Chicken Fajitas
Grilled chicken strips, onion, green and res peppers, served with rice and refried beans, comes with side salad.
Lunch Special Burrito
Angus ground beef or shredded chicken, covered with cheese dip and homemade tomato burrito sauce. Rice and beans on the side
Lunch Special Pollo con Crema
Slowly cooked chicken strips with sour cream sauce, onions, peppers, mushrooms, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Lunch Special Pollo Ranchero
Oven roasted bone-in chicken leg 1/4, topped with pico de gallo, served with rice, black beans, and flour or corn tortilla.
Lunch Special Tinga de Pollo
Shredded chicken, chipotle gravy, onion strips and chorizo, served with rice and refried beans. flour or corn tortilla.
Lunch Special 2 Flour Tortilla Tacos
Served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and mozzarella cheese.
Lunch Special Pechuga Especial
Served with rice and refried beans, comes with side salad.
Lunch Special Chicken Milanesa
Deep fried breadcrumbs breaded chicken breast. Rice, beans and your choice of tortillas

Real Soups
Pozole (1)
Slowly cooked bonelss pork butt combined with mexican chile sauce and hominy, diced radishes, shredded lettuce and tortillas.
Sopa de Pollo (1)
Diced chicken breasts, green beans, celery, carrots, cilantro and tomatoes.
Sopa de Tortilla (1)
House made tomato broth, chicken, tortilla strips, sour cream and avocado slices.
Caldo De Camaron (1)
Head-on shrimp cooked in a seafood broth, cilantro, red onions and avocado slices, tortillas or toasted bread.
Caldo De Mariscos (1)
Seafood broth, mussels, crab legs, head on shrimp, scallops, shell on clams, cilantro, onions, tomatoes and avocado slices. tortillas or toasted bread.
Menudo (1)
Beef tripe combined wih mexican chile sauce and hominy, cilantro, onions and tortillas.

Real Breakfast
Traditional Chilaquiles (1)
Sauteed corn chips with tomatillo sauce, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and queso fresco, topped with 2 eggs. Add a piece of steak for $3.
Huevos Rancheros (1)
2 grilled eggs covered with sauteed tomatoes, cilantro, onions and jalapeños in a tomato creamy broth, served with tortillas.

Sides
Rice and Beans (1)
Chips and Salsa 8oz (1)
Chips (1)
Salsa 8oz (1)
Roasted tomatoes with spices, grind and then mixed with diced onions and pieces of cilantro
Frijoles Charros - Bean Stew (1)
Bean Stew - Pinto beans, chopped jalapeños, onions, red pepper, green pepper, ham, hot dog and smoked bacon
Rice 8oz (1)
Side Cheese Dip 4oz (1)
Ranch 2oz (1)
Salad (1)
Cebolla Picada - Diced Onions (1)
Queso Fresco (1)
Mexican crumbled cheese.
Jalapeño (1)
Chopped Cilantro (1)
Pickled Onions (1)
French Fries (1)
shoe string cut potatoes with a pinch of salt. served with ketchup
Bean 8oz (1)
Avocado whole (1)

Real Mexican Bites
Romaine Chicken Tacos (1)
Romaine leaf lettuce, chicken, cilantro, pickled onions and mild tomatoes salsa
Gorditas
Thick corn tortilla pocket filled with melted cheese and meat.
Set of 4 Tacos (1)
Hand crafted corn tortillas, cilantro and onions. set of 4 tacos comes with grilled jalapeño and grilled onion knob, rice and beans or bean stew chorizo, peppers, onions, pinto beans, sausage, smoked bacon, smoked ham and diced jalapeños.
10" Quesadillas (1)
10in flour tortilla grilled and filled with cheese and choice of meat then topped by another 10in flour tortilla and cut into 4 pieces. served with side salad.
3ct Empanadas (1)
3 deep fried pastries made of corn dough filled with cheese and your choice of meat. Served with side salad
6ct Empanadas (1)
6 deep fried pastries made of corn dough filled with cheese and your choice of meat. served with side salad
Tortas (1)
11" sub bread, mayo, avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, tomatoes and pickled onions.
Tacos (1)
Hand crafted corn tortillas, cilantro and onions. set of 4 tacos comes with grilled jalapeño and grilled onion knob, rice and beans or bean stew chorizo, peppers, onions, pinto beans, sausage, smoked bacon, smoked ham and diced jalapeños.
Huaraches (1)
Flip flop shaped corn tortilla, beans, your choice of meat, salad, tomatoes, mexican crumbled cheese and sou cream.
Tamales (1)
A small dough made of corn steamed in corn husk and then filled with choice of meat and salsa
Sopes (1)
A thick round corn tortilla topped with beans, your choice of meat, tossed salad, tomatoes, sour cream, and mexican crumbled cheese.

Vegetarian
Burrito Vegetariano (1)
Grilled red peppers, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and spinach wrapped with a 10" flour tortilla. covered with our burrito sauce and cheese dip. Rice and refried beans.
Enchiladas Vegetarianas (1)
Flour tortillas rolled and stuffed with sautéed spinach and tomatoes covered with cheesy cream sauce an melted mozzarella. Rice and refried beans.
Fajitas Vegetarianas (1)
Grilled red peppers, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and spinach, yellow onions and cilantro. Tortillas, rice, salad and refried beans.
Tacos Vegetarianos (4) (1)
Diced and grilled red peppers, green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, yellow onions and cilantro. Rice and refried beans.

Real Birra-Lamb
Birria Tacos Order (4) (1)
Slow cooked lamb, cilantro, onions, grilled jalapeño, grilled onion knob and consomme, with or without cheese.
Taco de Birria (1)
one homemade corn tortilla with lamb meat,cheese, cilantro and onions. served with a lime
Small Consomme (1)
8oz bowl of our homemade lamb broth.
Consome y Barbacoa de Borrego (1)
Slowly cooked lamb with chick peas, cilantro and onions, served with tortillas.

Kid's Meal
Kid's Quesadilla (1)
flour tortilla filled with chicken or ground beef and cheese. served with fries or rice and beans.
Kid's Burrito (1)
small flour tortilla wrapped in chicken or ground beef covered with cheese dip and creamy tomato sauce. served with fries or rice and beans.
Kid's Nachos (1)
Corn tortilla chips topped with ground beef or chicken and covered in cheese dip.
Kid's One Taco (1)
one flour tortilla filled with choice chicken or ground beef and cheese. served with rice and beans or fries
Kid's Grilled Chicken Strips (1)
slices of grilled chicken breast served with fries or rice and beans

Real Appetizers
Guacamole Dip and Chips (1)
Fresh smashed avocado, cilantro, onions and tomates. Hint of salt and fresh lime juice.
Queso Fundido (1)
fresh Mexican cheese baked with Mexican sausage and poblano peppers.
Chicken Flautas (1)
Lettuce, creamy tomato sauce and queso fresco.
Chicharrones de Pescado (1)
Hand breaded and deep fried tilapia chunks, mild habanero dipping sauce.
Mejillones (1)
Mussels steamed with kora seasoning.

Real Mexican Traditionals
Carne Asada (1)
Grilled angus steak, rice, beans, fried jalapeno and fried onion knob, tortillas.
Pork Carnitas (1)
Slowly cooked seasoned pork chunks then deep fried. Rice and beans. Tortillas.
Parrillada de Carnes (1)
Grilled angus steak, tender pork chunks, grilled chicken breast, jumbo grilled shrimp, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Tinga de Pollo. (1)
Pulled chicken, onion strips and chorizo cooked in chipotle sauce, rice and beans, tortillas.
Milanesa (1)
Deep fried breaded chicken or angus steak. Rice ad beans. Tortillas.
Pollo Ranchero. (1)
Bone-in chicken 1/4 leg marinated for 24hrs then oven roasted, topped with pico de gallo, rice and black beans, tortillas.
Costillas de Puerco. (1)
Ribs pan seared then soaked on a green (verde) tomatillo/jalapeno sauce or red (rojas) pasilla pepper sauce, rice and beans, tortillas.
En Crema Chile Rellenos (1)
Chili poblano filled with mozzarella cheese, soaked and covered with a cream cheese sauce.
Traditiona Chile Rellenos (1)
Chili poblano filled with mozzarella cheese and egg batter, rice and beans.
Mole (2)
Bone-in chicken 1/4 leg covered with mole (chocolate/peppers) sauce, rice and beans, tortillas.

Fake Mexican Food
Burrito Ranchero (1)
Hand Crafted flour tortilla, oven roasted chicken, black beans, Mexican rice and shredded cheese. Pico de gallo and hot sauce on the side.
Two House Burritos (1)
Pulled chicken or ground beef covered with tomato sauce and cheese dip.
Mixed Fajita Nachos (1)
Angus steak, chicken, shrimp, pepper strips, onion strips covered with cheese dip.
Traditional Nachos (1)
Pulled chicken or ground beef covered with cheese dip.
Chimichanga (1)
Pulled chicken or ground beef covered with tomato sauce and cheese dip.
Burrito De Camaron (1)
Diced grilled shrimp with tomatoes, wrapped on flour tortilla and covered with cheese dip and tomatillo sauce, rice and beans, and a side salad.
Fajitas (1)
Your choice combo of chicken steak,and/or shrimp served with grilled onions and peppers. Includes rice, beans, side salad, and tortillas.
Fajita For 2 (1)
Your choice combo of chicken, steak and/or shrimp served with grilled onions and peppers. Includes rice, beans, side salad, and tortillas.
American Style Arroz Con Pollo (1)
Sauteed chicken strips, mushrooms, pepper strips, onion strips, tomatoes and avocados, covered with cheese dip, tortillas.
Pollo con Crema (1)
Slowly cooked chicken strips with sour cream sauce, onions, peppers, mushrooms, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Pechuga Especial (1)
Two grilled chicken breast covered with melted mozzarella cheese and pico de gallo, rice, beans and tortillas.
Chicken Wings (1)
A mix between drums and flats tossed in your choice of sauce or rub. served with celery and ranch.
Taco Salad (1)
Crunchy bowl filled with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and mozzarella cheese.

Real Desserts
Churros (1)
Crispy doughnuts like sticks filled with caramel, coated with cinnamon and sugar.
Flan (1)
Mexican vanilla custard topped with caramel.
Ice Cream Taco
Cinnamon/Sugar flour hard taco shell, ice cream, chocolate, whipped cream and cherries

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Recent Reviews

My wife and I love this Mexican restaurant is very authentic and the food taste amazing we always go for the carne azada with the fresh guacamole, the michelada with negra modelo is a must. Rosa was an amazing server took great care of us we will definitely return.
August 2025
Wife and I each had enchiladas..shrimp for me, chicken for her. Both were very good, a bit spicy but not overly. Our server, Rosa, was an absolute delight. The seafood part of the menu is quite extensive. We'll definitely be back.
August 2025
Agave is our favorite Mexican restaurant. Food is always great as well as the drinks. Food is fresh with very generous portions. The service is excellent. My family especially loves the shrimp dishes. Love the margaritas. Their weekly specials and lunch specials are a great value. We highly recommend Agave!
June 2025

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Agave Mexican Restaurant

1414 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 854-4848