Had read some great reviews about this place and was excited to try some good mexican. We had to wait a surprisingly long time for a table, were seated and then told they weren't supposed to seat us yet so asked us to get up from our table and go wait in line again... who does that?!

Anyway, I can even remember what we ordered now it was so forgettable. I can tell you this, it was BLAND. Not worth it.

I am truly surprised by the number of negative reviews on here about this charming mexican gem-of-a-restaurant! My boyfriend and I have eaten here numerous times since it opened, and each time has been enjoyable. Firstly: the food. If you are expecting Pace Picante, or if your palate is accustomed to fast food Mexican, then you will likely be disappointed. The food here is authentic Mexican, and is always served fresh. I recommend the tortilla soup, the burritos, the rolled tacos (potato!) and the sopes. Secondly: the service. We have always been welcomed with big smiles by the friendly female servers. They are patient when taking orders (I ask a lot of questions) and provide solid recommendations. Overall, this place is wonderful - a must-try for the open-minded looking to add a great new casual dining spot to their restaurant rotation.

After all the hype of Salsa and Agave and seeing the place constantly packed, I read the reviews on Dine Here and decided that my hubby and I would do a takeout order finally! The place is small and cute enough, and the lady who took our order was friendly. Its family run so there was a child sitting on the counter and running around, which I don't mind as I like kids and gives it a family feel. We ordered sausage and chicken sopes, the grilled tacos in beef, chicken and potato, salsa and guacamole and chips. The portion size was tiny compared to every other mexican place I have been to (both commercial and authentic) so i thought it was cheeky to charge so much for tiny portions in a fast food type place. The food was entirely bland and boring. No spice, no seasoning, its more something for a senior's home to not cause digestion upset! I have also never had mexican food with feta cheese on it. As mentioned in other reviews, the guacamole is basically just chunks of avacado and tomato, no seasoning and not smooth enough to dip, I mashed it up myself when we got home and added lime juice and salt to it. The salsa was runny and hot, I have never been served hot (as in the temperature, not the spice level) salsa before, it reminded me more of a pasta tomato sauce not a salsa. The crispy tacos were teeny and bland. The sopes were also teeny, bland and didnt have enough filling in either. I do have high standards but tried to be open minded about this place, but unfortunately all I can really say its it entirely overrated and overpriced. Menu should be spruced up a bit I think as well to include pictures so you get a better idea of what you are ordering. My hubby who is not as fussy as me also thought Salsa and Agave was totally overrated and was disappointed in everything. The absolute best place in Vancouver for mexican food is Andales (on West Broadway, not the Davie st. location). Ive been going there over 10 years now and it is consisently excellent food, large portions, fun servers and good value, with yummy flavourful guacamole and homemade chunky spicy salsa, and you can get the fried stuff covered in sour cream, and also gorgeous lighter versions of things grilled and more diet conscious, lol!

I work just around the corner from Salsa & Agave- t's an absolute jewel for take-out and casual dine-in lunches. I would have to say it's the best burrito in town, and my bill never tops $10. Can't recommend it enough, not only for its great value but also amazing food. Just like Mexico, only perhaps even better.

With the vast number of new Mexican restaurants in the city I was keen to try Salsa & Agave as I had read a number of reviews extolling their authentic Mexican cuisine. I wasn't disappointed! The food was fresh, truly authentic and offered a good change from the typical North Americanized Mexican fare. The menu offers a lot of variety and a great deal of care was taken with our food. This is a great "hole in the wall" type place for down home Mexican food.

The establishment is kinda small and is really more of a Cafe than a restaurant, so you may find there is a wait for a table if it gets busy. While I was there I noticed they seemed to be doing a very brisk take out business.

I pickup food here at least once a week. I always order the tortilla soup with chicken which is a must try if you have not had it. Has a great kick to it.

I also order either carne asada sopes, burrito, or tacos. I love the carne asada here and I have not had sopes anywhere else in vancouver so I stick with those. They are almost as good as I used to have them in LA which is saying a lot for vancouver.

I love the salsa too so I always add some chips on the side. If you can get a table it's a bit fresher to eat there of course, but I'm always on the go so grab for pick up.

My boyfriend and I frequent this place not only because we live close by, but because it is REALLY hard to find authentic Mexican food in Vancouver. This place is as close as it will get. I had the sopes, and he had the tacos and we were both very satisfied.
The place is always full, too bad it is so small. We usually end up getting our food to go because we don't feel like waiting for a table.

This restaurant works on so many levels:

1) Beautiful tacos, flautas, sopas.: The lengua (tongue) tacos here are outstanding - lovely textures that go well with the fresh accompaniments. Also the closest one will get in Vancouver to al Pastor Tacos (someday!).

2) Weekend visits here are a must for the menudo (tripe). A Mexican friend mentioned to me that this is a Mexican hangover cure, and I must admit that it always hits the spot! Unreal!

3) The mole, when available, is rich and hearty. A perfect (if not punishing on this gringo's digestive system) cold day dish that fills you up for hours.

4) Finally, the tortas (think a Mexican sub) are the best deal in Yaletown for a quick and very cheap bite to eat.

Oh for a liquor license!!!

I know - I rated ambiance rather high. But you get what you pay for and at least it's super clean!
We shared the pork tacos, and the chicken burrito. I also ordered the guacomole (more like a chopped avocado salad and I loved it!), and beans and rice. I also noticed a lot of spanish speaking diners and the food tastes very authentic.
In fact, the food is so tasty it's bordering on narcotic.
Everything we tasted was perfectly seasoned, and super fresh.
I can't wait to go back.

I recently visited this little place to have dinner with a few friends, the service was poor, we waited 15 mins for chips and salsa and then we got out food and the plates were cold, certainly microwaved food. The soup was ok, but had better at other mexican restaurants. The decor could use a makeover... kind of bland. Not licensed so was kind of disappointed that we drank pop with Mexican food and not a good cold corona. Waitress was kind of snotty when we asked for more chips and salsa... as if they had a short supply of them.
Over all... disappointed ... expecially reading about it!
This place needs some growing up as it is new and i think the fame went to their heads.
Wont be back