Agave – Mexican
Agave pulses with the vibrant energy of a modern cantina, where the air is thick with the scent of charred corn and the irresistible pull of bubbling, molten fundido. Guests share overflowing platters of crispy chicharrones pupusas and fiery "Hot Mexican Rockets," creating a spirited atmosphere where bold spices and communal snacking turn every evening into a festive celebration.
137 2nd Street, Lewes DE 19958 https://agaverestaurants.com/mexican-restaurant-lewesRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, low-fat, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 8:45 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM - 9:45 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 9:45 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 8:45 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere and inviting lunch setting, guests frequently rave about the corn soup as a standout dish that is absolutely to die for. Reviewers highlight the charm of securing a window spot and note that the warm ambiance makes the experience well worth the occasional wait.
Menu
Starters
- Chips & Queso - $6.5: House made queso with chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chips & Salsa - $7.75: Red, Pico, Tomatillo or one of each Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Empanadas - $17.5: Chorizo, potato, onions and cheese in a flaky pastry pocket Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Hot Mexican Rockets - $17.5: Four jalapeño peppers stuffed with chicken and cheese, wrapped in bacon and deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Agave’s Chicken Wings - $17.5: Ten wings served with jicama slaw. Choice of hot, BBQ or mole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Fundido - $18.25: Baked melted cheese, tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos with fried flour tortilla wedges Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Super Nachos - $22.5: Corn tortilla chips covered in salsa and queso topped with guacamole and pickled jalapeños Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicharrones Pupusas - $17.5: Corn masa, chicharrones, black beans, cheese, vegetarian slaw, and side homemade salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Corn on the Cob - $7.25: Roasted corn on the cob covered in Chipotle Mayo, Queso Fresco and Lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Jalapeño Cheese Corn Bread - $9.25: Homemade cornbread with jalapeños and cheddar cheese. Served with cilantro butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Guacamoles
- Tomato & Onion Guacamole - $15.95: Fresh avocado, tomato, and onion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Goat Cheese & Pine Nut Guacamole - $17.5: Fresh avocado topped with goat cheese and pine nuts Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Shrimp & Garlic Guacamole - $17.5: Fresh avocado topped with shrimp and garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Gala Apple & Moon Cheese Guacamole - $19.95: Fresh avocado with gala apple and moon cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Pear & Romano Guacamole - $19.95: Fresh avocado with pear and romano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food
Soups & Salads
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $11.25: Chicken, tomato vegetable broth, avocado, queso fresco, crispy tortillas, and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Mexican Chili - $12.25: Beef tenderloin and vegetables in a rich, spicy Mexican broth, topped with queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics
- Roasted Corn Soup - $10: Grilled corn, poblanos, garlic and spices in a cream-based soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mango & Avocado Salad - $16.5: Mango, avocado, bib lettuce, bacon, queso fresco, pine nuts and creamy pine nut dressing Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $13.5: Romaine, house made dressing, queso fresco, bacon and cornbread croutons Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Chopped Mexican Salad - $13.5: Peppers, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, romaine, chipotle ranch, in a flour tortilla bowl Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Bleu Cheese & Steak Quesadilla - $28.75: Filet mignon, Bleu cheese, shredded cheese, and caramelized onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fajitas for Two - $80: Filet mignon, grilled chicken breasts, grilled vegetables, salsa, lettuce, cheese and Mexican crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fish Taco - $27: Two puffy tacos, grilled Mahi Mahi, jicama slaw, pico de gallo and Mexican lime crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Pepper Shrimp - $34: Skewered shrimp over Mexican rice, served with a lime mango salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Traditional Burrito - $18: Choice of chicken, steak or shrimp with rice, salsa, lettuce, cheese, chipotle mayo and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Sweet Ancho Ribs - $32.5: Ribs in Ancho chile BBQ sauce, twice baked sweet potato with orange crema and pine nuts Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chilies en Nogada - $27.5: Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with ground tenderloin, chorizo, fruits, and spices, topped with cheese nut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
Sides
- Ginger, Cilantro, Garlic Corn - $9.25: Sautéed fresh corn, minced ginger, garlic, cilantro and lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Honey Rum Beans - $9.25: Beans cooked with honey and rum Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Mexican Rice - $6.5: House-made rice cooked in vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Black Beans - $6.5: House-made beans cooked with herbs and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Desserts
- Banana Tres Leches - $14.5: Banana cake soaked in coconut tres leches cream, topped with whipped cream and caramelized bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Coconut Cake - $12.5: Coconut vanilla cake with lime curd filling and coconut rum buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kahlúa Cheesecake - $14.5: Cheesecake layered with Kahlúa chocolate mousse and cookie crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Churros - $12.75: Cinnamon & sugar covered churros with cream cheese icing, dulce de leche and spiced chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Original Agave Margarita - $13: Danos Blanco, Triplo Orange Liqueur, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
- Pomegranate Margarita - $15: Danos Blanco, Triplo Orange Liqueur, Pama Liqueur, Lime, Agave
- Mezcalita - $14: Banhez Mezcal Artesanal, Fresh Orange, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
- Espresso Martini - $14: Goslings Rum, Kahlúa, agave nectar, and fresh brewed espresso