El Agave

About

Mexican

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 1520 Deborah Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Phone: (505) 557-8400

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am-7:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Dinner
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual, Classy
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    Noise Level
    Quiet
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes

Reviews

  • Ricardo S.

    star star star star star 13 July 2026

    We ate at the El Agave, Mexican Restaurant in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  Located at Lujan Plaza, 1520 Deborah Road Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, on August 16, 2019.  

    The business has been re-opened with new owners.  This was our first time with the new owners.  We have eaten there in the past with excellant results.

    The food and service was excellent.  We will return again!

    I had the #5, Two Beef Enchiladas, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans and my wife had the Lunch Chimichanga and Refried Beans.

  • Kyle Z.

    star star star star star 7 July 2026

    This is the best Mexican restaurant (not New Mexican!) in Rio Rancho, and possibly in the Albuquerque area. They were closed for a couple of months, but they just opened up again so we ran out to get our fix. Same owning/operating family, same menu, same delicious food. It's a little out of the way, but this restaurant is on par with good Mexican restaurants in places like California where restaurants can survive without covering everything in green or red chile. The service was a little slow today, which I would normally subtract a star for, but since they've only been open for 2 days I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt. They're currently only taking cash, but thought that would be fixed within the next week once they get internet service back.

  • Todd R.

    star star star star star_border 5 July 2026

    Small Mexican food restaurant nestled in the corner of the small mall area. You walk in it, is a nice place, the booth cushions could use an update but all in all nice place. The food is truly Mexican food, no sopa's, no green or red, it is a red sauce. I must say the food was actually good and for the price you can't go wrong. I would return when I am needing a hook up for Mexican food. One more thing, no menudo, I have been to Mexican food places and some do and some don't have menudo.
    Take a trip help a local family make a living.

  • Rey C.

    star star star star star 1 July 2026

    More than outstanding!
    Anyone that is a connoisseur a Mexican food,understands rice and beans are the best way of determining the quality.
    Great variety combinations from the grill etc. even vegetarian dishes!
    Daily affordable specials that will have you licking the plate.
    Note: A beer license to wash down all that yummy food!

  • Elizabeth R.

    star star star star star 24 June 2026

    This was our first time at El Agave and we were very impressed! The food is the best Mexican food I have had since moving to NM. It is not New Mexican-it is Mexican food. I wasn't very adventurous and went with the pollo la crema and  expected the same old but I was impressed greatly to find it spicy and the most delicious dish I have had in a Mexican restaurant.
    My hubby taco, enchilada and Chile relleno combo plate and loved his as well. The salsa had a nice warmth but not too spicy. We both loved it.
    This is a family owned and run place-well worth a stop.

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