Agave Uptown Oakland

Name: Agave Uptown Oakland
Address: 2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA, United States, 94612-3003
Telephone: (510) 288-3668
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

442 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional Mexican

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Agave offers classic and modern Oaxacan fare (a regional cuisine of Mexico known for its moles sauce, chocolate, cheese and mezcal) — think house mole, tlayudas (massive tostadas), burritos and carnitas. Agave spirits and micheladas are not to be missed.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 288-3668
Website
http://www.agaveuptown.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Octavio Diaz
Catering
we offer catering for your events ,check out our catering menus .
Private party facilities
One Private Dinning Room up to 40 guests dinning and 60 Standing/Theater.

Location
2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-3003
Neighbourhood
Oakland
Cross Street
Broadway
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
19 Street BART Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Agave Uptown in Oakland offers an irresistible blend of authentic Mexican cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. With "exceptional service," delicious mole, and creative cocktails, it's a favorite spot for pre-concert dining near the Paramount Theater. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers fresh, well-presented dishes that keep guests returning.

442 Reviews

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Steve
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious fresh food and great service! Highly recommended for anyone!
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Mimi
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They make the BEST corn tortillas I have ever had! The guacamole was super fresh and delicious. My husband had the trio moles and said it was fantastic. I had the thin strip steak with mushrooms, which were also delicious. Great pricing for outstanding food!
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Kurt
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Nice casual atmosphere. Highly recommended.
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Laura
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish and shrimp tacos were fantastic, but the beans and rice were AMAZING, and this is one of my litmus tests—are the basics that usually fly under the radar paid attention to? Resounding yes. The cocktails were divine and the churros with ice cream to die for. Service was very friendly and prompt. A great evening all round.
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Jan
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is delicious especially the ceviche and the empanadas. The service was excellent and the waiter was very accommodating for 9 people. The room we were in was too noisy. Lots of big parties.
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Griselda
San Francisco
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was not as good as in previous visits some years back. The mole was sparse and the chicken was dry.
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Michael
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good and reasonably priced. I had an old fashioned drink. It was good, but I’ve had stronger. The service was great. It was a bit loud, mainly from everyone talking so loud over the music. I’d definitely go back though. It’s a cool place. They were festive with the Halloween decor.
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Jill
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant close to Paramount Theater. Food was good but very noisy.
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Zena
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was good. The service was sub-par. We kept looking for our waiter who apparently had to spend a lot of time behind the bar making drinks in addition to waiting on tables. I felt for him.
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting Oakland... head for Agave Uptown if you want to experience a little Oaxacan food and drink. I always order too much because it is all so good, and nothing like it is available to me at home in New England.
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FAQs

Agave Uptown Oakland does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Agave Uptown Oakland is rated 4.7 stars by 442 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-3003

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Broadway
Neighbourhood
Oakland
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
19 Street BART Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Octavio Diaz
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.agaveuptown.com/
Phone number
(510) 288-3668
Catering
we offer catering for your events ,check out our catering menus .
Private party facilities
One Private Dinning Room up to 40 guests dinning and 60 Standing/Theater.

Agave Uptown Oakland

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Agave Uptown Oakland offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Agave Uptown Oakland restaurant rated?

Is Agave Uptown Oakland currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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