July 27th, 2009
Agave/Restaurant & Tequila Bar,Lewes, Delaware
Hola Amigos:
This restaurant is worth the trip to Lewes even if you live in West Ocean City, Maryland or Dover, Delaware. It is small and gets crowded fast so if you do not wish to wait then go early or late. The atmosphere is lively and casual with a good beat of Latin music on the background. You see some of the patrons enjoying the ever present Margaritas served in colorful martini glasses and at the same time moving their shoulders to the music. The waiters and bartenders are very friendly. They have a full bar so if Tequila is not your thing then you may have wine or beer.
Even though I have not tried everything on the menu, the food coming from their open kitchen looks fabulous. It is very reasonable and the portions are actually big. Their nachos can probably feed 4 people with no problem. My husband loves their ears of corn. It is presented grilled but on top it has a chipotle sauce with a crumbled “queso”. The husk is pulled back and braided. It is so delicious that it is the only thing my husband ever has and they already know it. Their chili is fantastic. Not ground beef but more like pieces of fillet and the right amount of spice. Their guacamole is also very good. They have 3 kinds and you can have a sample of each. One is shrimp and garlic, the original topped with tomatoes and onions and the other has pine nuts. The different salads are excellent too and you can top them with shrimp, fillet or chicken. All of them have that “queso” on top which resembles goat cheese. Their entrees range from stuffed chilies to fish tacos.
If you are on a gluten free diet, the chips are made of corn so you can eat your guacamole with no problem. Just make sure you mention that you are on a wheat free diet.
If you tend to finish your meal with dessert, you will not be disappointed. What better way to finish your meal than with flan? The custard is always an ever present dessert in Latin American restaurants. They also have other great desserts, it is just that flan is the one I would pick. Buen Provecho!!
Eating in Lewes, Delaware is very relaxing. And, no meters after 6:00 p.m.
Agave is located on 137 2nd St., Lewes, DE 19958 and their tel. is 302-645-1232
Tags: Affordable, Delaware Beaches, Full Bar, Gluten free awareness, Lewes, mexican, Restaurant, Tequila Bar
