I've only eaten here twice so far but have really liked what I've had. They do serve your Mexican-American basics, but the menu also has a lot more traditional and interesting dishes. My first time here I had a great steak and cactus dish; not something I would expect at most Mexican restaurants in Bellingham. The food is very fresh... More

The meal here was "adequate" or a "C" at best, there was nothing wrong with it, but I felt I could have made this at home probably, and that there wasn't really too much put into it extra or special in any way.Yes, the portions were decently large, and the waiter was nice and attentive, but pricing wise for what... More

Wife found a hair in her food after a few bites. Food was taken away and replaced. Bad day for the kitchen as I shorty found a thin piece of metal in my dish (looks like something that came off from a tomato can). Mgt seriously need some QC in the kitchen if they expect to keep their reputation...

The food was okay. I had a chile relleno plate and I liked it but I kept comparing it to other really great places, so it made this mediocre. There are atleast 3 other places in town that are better!

After 10 years of searching for a GREAT Mexican restaurant in Whatcom County, learning that the locals here tend to appreciate a blander, "Americanized" style of dish, we discovered El Agave through the advice of a server at the awesome Curry House in Ferndale. We've visited El Agave six times now, and every new dish we've tried has been marvelous.... More

Awesome, friendly staff! Alfonso, Christina, Marin, Yasmin, and the rest of the staff here make you feel welcome and at home. I love their pico de gallo! The chili relleno is authentic, tasty, and full of flavor--the best in Bellingham in my opinion! They also have the best deal for a fresh taco salad--$5.95 for a salad including sour cream... More

There are as many Mexican restaurants in Bellingham as there are drive-thru coffee shacks - one every block! We discovered this little gem tucked away off I-5 by the University. We've been back twice now and plan for it to be a weekly outing on Sundays when the kids menu is all under $3, the fajitas are on special, and... More

El Agave is a new restaurant that has taken over the old Denny's near WWU. The place still has a faint smell of Denny's, but that is soon overcome. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was good, but the luncheon portions were small and the selection limited. You can always order off of the regular menu if you... More

This is the best sit down mexican in Whatcom County. Service is tops, owner(s) are always there. They are a big hit and a badly needed place. We always drove to our favorite place in Burlington if we wanted the real deal. Still go there, just eat more mexican!! Their Chili Colorado is great, and I've even asked them to... More