Ancho & Agave, nestled in Lombard, IL, is garnering rave reviews for its unique take on Mexican cuisine. Guests are particularly impressed with the standout margaritas, including the beloved Pina Rita, noted for its refreshing flavor and delightful coconut rim. Taylor Andrews praised the attentive service, highlighting manager Joe and server Nikolas for ensuring a pleasant dining experience, while Art Reetz commended the friendly staff and quality food.
Jessica Feldman described her visit as fantastic, enjoying the quick service and delicious tacos and appetizers. Ed Mahr echoed this sentiment, awarding the restaurant a perfect score for excellent service and menu variety, especially recommending the jalapeño and mango margaritas. Mila Rum showcased the taco board, a must-try for adventurous eaters, emphasizing Ancho & Agave’s dedication to quality and flavor.
With a warm atmosphere and attentive staff, Ancho & Agave appears to be a dining destination worth revisiting. The combination of flavorful dishes, exquisite margaritas, and exemplary service sets a high standard that is treasured by its patrons, making it a beloved spot for both locals and visitors alike.
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Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Great cocktails
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Comfort food
Food
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Ancho & Agave
Taylor Andrews
May 27,2025
Joe the manager was very considerate and ensure all food was good, as well took empty plates !!! Nikolas was ontop of all our drinks and food given. Very quick and came at the right time. Everything arrived at a reasonable time and nothing was given incorrectly at the table. So very good food and quality!
Art Reetz
May 11,2025
Pretty good overall. Unique and tasteful spin on Mexican food. Everything seemed on point and tasted good. Friendly server for sure. The Margaritas are great though!! My favorite by far was the Pina Rita with coconut rimmed glass. Delicious!! A place everyone should check out.
Jessica Feldman
Apr 11,2025
I had a great experience at Ancho and Agave! The food was delicious, with standout margaritas, tacos, and appetizers. Our server, Axel, was fantastic—super attentive and friendly. The service was quick, and the overall vibe was great. I’ll definitely be back!
Ed Mahr
Mar 23,2025
Great choices and menu is perfect. Margaritas are awesome with the best jalapeno or mango with your choice of tequila! Service and waitress or waiters are some of the best i have ever had! Must try 10 out of 10!!! I recommend to go back multiple times and try many dishes.
Mila Rum
Mar 16,2025
Absolutely stunning New Mexican Restaurant that opened up on Monday December 16,2024. Definitely the best tacos we’ve ever tried!!! Highly recommend to get the taco board; that way you can try all 14 tacos they have to offer. I cannot wait to come back and try more dishes!!! And how can I forget about those delish margaritas!!! Perfect taco combo!!! Many-many thanks to our great server- MARK, who explained the menu from A to Z. He made our stay even more pleasant! P.S Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience. We will be back soon.
D J
Mar 15,2025
We went there on their second day that they were open. Outstanding service. Beautiful interior. Clean, efficient. Great atmosphere. The food was excellent. Not too expensive. Plenty of large portions. And the salsa was outstanding. Austin was an outstanding server!!
Shaporsha Wherry
Mar 15,2025
Nico was the best server ever!!! The queso with beef was SO GOOD!! We also loved the brownie and the pinarita drink was amazing! I definitely recommend this restaurant. Music not too loud.
Amber Nicole
Mar 12,2025
Finally was able to try this new place. It was packed on a Friday night and we had no reservations. Thankfully they have a comfy couch area to wait for a table to be ready. It took less time than told which was great. You’ll notice that this restaurant is an open space, large table atmosphere. The smallest table we saw were four seaters, which means it’s great for families, large parties and networking events. For our food, we were very happy. We ordered a bit more than usual so we could try more. You’re also greeted with a complimentary, good sized portion of chips and salsa, enough for two people. We started off with taquitos which were turned out to be our favorite dish of the night. It was a full sized portion of four taquitos on a small bed of salad. For our mains, we ordered a steak and shrimp fajita and two tacos, the shrimp Acapulco and the Al pastor. Both dishes were very good. The fajita came on a sizzling dish with an extra dish to build the meal. Shrimp Acapulco was surprisingly sweet with its mango chutney. As for a favorite taco of the two, the Al pastor was the favorite. We also enjoyed a margarita, Jarritos and water. We definitely expect to be back many times over and we can’t wait to enjoy the summer months here on their outdoor patio. Also if you compare the other new restaurant across the street, skip that and come here. You won’t regret it.
Reviews For Ancho & Agave