Blue Agave Cantina

After having mixed reviews from others who have come here I was told the food was not good during the week but best on the weekend. I will say I was not impressed with the food served. The staff could not have been kinder and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The margaritas were more of a sour mix and neon green in color. If there was any alcohol I did not notice and where we usually order a pitcher I am glad in this case we did not. The meat both chicken and steak was limited in flavor one comes to expect. If you don’t know better you
Will enjoy the food and experience. I found the food to be heavy if that makes sense. As for myself I do not plan to return.

Published 9 months ago

Delicious food and excellent service! We had a class reunion dinner here with over 30 people and we were well cared for. The food seems very authentic and is full of flavor. The only drawback was the large dining room we sat in had brick walls and was very noisy. We loved our time together and would definitely go back.

Published 6 months ago

Great food and wonderful service! You won’t be disappointed.

Published 7 months ago

Off to a great start. Chips and salsa were great. Now the bad part...waited 25 minutes after ordering to receive my food. I am currently waiting for someone to show up with a check so I can pay. Extremely understaffed. The wait staff is neglecting anyone, they're just covered up. My meal was delicious, however.

Published 2 years ago

I really want this place to succeed. I write this review in hopes they try to correct. I just moved to town and there are not to many options here. However this place is in a great spot in a cute downtown. The opportunity is there. The passion is not.

#1 In this huge restaurant they seat everyone up against the wall in the booths as they all stand at the bar and stare at you. It feels like your on the wrong end of a firing squad.

#2 The Margarita. Now I know when I look around and see 4-5 latin descent men who are 30-50 years of age at least one of them has had or knows how to make a decent margarita. However the one they have served me 3 times now is an ANTI-FREEZE GREEN liquid the taste like someone melted down a green apple jolly rancher. When a Mexican restaurant doesn't even care how their margarita is served it shows there is no passion and that they don't care about the customer experience.

Food was exactly what you expect. We don't come to these places for the food. We come for the fun atmosphere, good drinks, and lets be honest free salsa. Blue Agave has 1 of 3.

I really hope you turn things around or else Im afraid this wont last long.

Published 10 months ago

This is possibly the first, and only, 5-star review I've ever given a Mexican restaurant in AL. Granted, I've never lived in Mexico, but I have lived in Panama, Costa Rica, and Venezuela, and can easily tell when a Latin American cuisine restaurant is trying to cater to gringo palates. This, my friends, is not that restaurant. The salsa was spicy and fresh with freshly-chopped cilantro, onion, etc. The ceviche had loads of jalapeño, and I mean LOADS. DELICIOSA. La mejor.

The minute I walked in, I was met with a sweet hostess who greeted me in Spanish like I was a 16 yr old in a Costa Rican fabric shop. (The other customers assumed I worked in stores and would ask me for help in Spanish.) I felt so welcome and like one of the regulars.

The owner, or manager, I assume, was so courteous and attentive. It was clear he had regulars who came and treated them all equally as courteously. The sangria margarita was delicious and I really just can't say enough about the staff, the cleanliness, the amazingly fresh food, and how much I hate that they don't have a location closer to home!

Will definitely be back when I come to Columbiana for outreach!

Published 2 years ago

First time stop. It was early afternoon so it was not crowded. Tonight I tried the Enchiladas con mole. It was delicious. This is a unique dish and you should ask if you can sample the mole sauce if you have not tried it before. It is a dark brown sauce with a strong flavor.

Published 2 years ago

Everyone is awesome food is great!!! Would recommend to anyone best food we've had in a long while!

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Published 3 months ago

As a busy real estate agent in Shelby County, I barely have time to cook. So, my husband and I enjoy Blue Agave 2 to 3 times per week for dinner. We absolutely love the food and the service.

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Published 5 months ago

Always good food and good service.

Published 5 months ago

Published 5 months ago

Food and service was great!

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Published 5 months ago

Best Mexican food, service, and atmosphere in the area of columbiana, calera or alabaster!!!

Published 5 months ago

Published 6 months ago

One of our Favs!

Published 6 months ago

Published 6 months ago

Delicious food and excellent service! We had a class reunion dinner here with over 30 people and we were well cared for. The food seems very authentic and is full of flavor. The only drawback was the large dining room we sat in had brick walls and was very noisy. We loved our time together and would definitely go back.

Published 6 months ago

Published 6 months ago

Great food and wonderful service! You won’t be disappointed.

Published 7 months ago

Great Service and food

Published 7 months ago

Good food, good price, good service.

Published 7 months ago

I absolutely loved it here. My margarita was almost too pretty to drink, very well prepared, and delicious. The Blue Agave Nachos with chicken were amazing as well, and you get A LOT of food.

Published 7 months ago

Good drinks
Queso is unique

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Published 8 months ago

Is Mexican restaurant is in a little town but it's really just there

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Published 8 months ago

Easy going place

Published 9 months ago

The best Mexican restaurant I have ever eaten at. Amazing food, friendly faces and a great experience!

They've redone all their booths. 10/10 I love this place, the food and the people. Thank you so much for serving the Columbiana community 💝💝

Published 9 months ago

I really enjoyed the visit here, but I got sick shortly after eating (within 30 minutes). It makes me wonder if the person doing the cooking is hand washing trying to be sanitary.

Published 9 months ago

After having mixed reviews from others who have come here I was told the food was not good during the week but best on the weekend. I will say I was not impressed with the food served. The staff could not have been kinder and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The margaritas were more of a sour mix and neon green in color. If there was any alcohol I did not notice and where we usually order a pitcher I am glad in this case we did not. The meat both chicken and steak was limited in flavor one comes to expect. If you don’t know better you
Will enjoy the food and experience. I found the food to be heavy if that makes sense. As for myself I do not plan to return.

Published 9 months ago

Great atmosphere! Service was good and the food was hot and tasty.

Published 9 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Loved everything about this place! Just wish my steak was better seasoned for the Barreto

Published 10 months ago

Really good food, fast service, always friendly.

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Excellent! Will definitely be back.

Published 10 months ago

I really want this place to succeed. I write this review in hopes they try to correct. I just moved to town and there are not to many options here. However this place is in a great spot in a cute downtown. The opportunity is there. The passion is not.

#1 In this huge restaurant they seat everyone up against the wall in the booths as they all stand at the bar and stare at you. It feels like your on the wrong end of a firing squad.

#2 The Margarita. Now I know when I look around and see 4-5 latin descent men who are 30-50 years of age at least one of them has had or knows how to make a decent margarita. However the one they have served me 3 times now is an ANTI-FREEZE GREEN liquid the taste like someone melted down a green apple jolly rancher. When a Mexican restaurant doesn't even care how their margarita is served it shows there is no passion and that they don't care about the customer experience.

Food was exactly what you expect. We don't come to these places for the food. We come for the fun atmosphere, good drinks, and lets be honest free salsa. Blue Agave has 1 of 3.

I really hope you turn things around or else Im afraid this wont last long.

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Excellent food. Good service.

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Delicious food and fun atmosphere!

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Great food, amazing drinks, and fair prices.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Super pretty place $$$ drinks and rudish bartender. Trio dinner all three things tasted exactly the same and had the same sauce. Chili Renallo mushy. Great location but just a no

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Need more help to serve food on Sundays

Published a year ago

Best kept secret, puffy tacos, and street tacos.

Published a year ago

Food was tasty but wase Luke warm.. but due to great service and great spirits... I give 2 thumbs up

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

We will return. Often!

Published a year ago

I see a lot of people going here. After 3 tries, I gave up. The ground beef they use tasted burned each time. I just want a good taco! This place is new and the booth seats are broken already. Feels like your going to fall through. Salsa is ok.

Published a year ago

Place is great.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Was here on a Saturday night. Quick seating, chips and salsa were good. Prices were reasonable. I enjoyed all the food. Portion sizes were average.

Published a year ago

I ordered pickup. The food was ready and hot. The food was delicious.

Published a year ago

Great food and great service!! Even on a Friday night with a group of 10.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

This is a good place. It has the same superb, fresh-made salsa that owner Carlos is well known for in Birmingham. The staff is very smart... amazing memories for what you like. I love the tortilla soup and my wife loves the quesadilla and rice. Excellent!

Published a year ago

The drinks are good. The food is just blah.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Very good staff. They are very observant of your drinking glass and the chips and salsa. A+

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Amazing food and amazing service!

Published a year ago

Great food and good service! It was about $30 with tip for two to eat.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Great restaurant. The food was excellent, as was the service and atmosphere.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Every time we've dined here, it's been for a gathering of 6 or more. Each time the service is great! I love the way everyone there always works as a team. The service, as well as the food, are consistently good. Pricing fair. The top shelf margaritas could use a little more finesse; however, I've never sent one back. I'm glad they bought the building because Blue Agave will be a part of this lil' community for decades to come. Blue Agave Bienvienido a casa!!

Published a year ago

Food and service is always great here!

Published 2 years ago

Quant restaurant in the heart of Columbiana. Our experience was very enjoyable. The service was quick, and food was served quick and hot. The dishes were very tasty and prepared with an eye for detail. We will be back when we pass through this area. Downtown Columbiana is so wonderful.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

This is possibly the first, and only, 5-star review I've ever given a Mexican restaurant in AL. Granted, I've never lived in Mexico, but I have lived in Panama, Costa Rica, and Venezuela, and can easily tell when a Latin American cuisine restaurant is trying to cater to gringo palates. This, my friends, is not that restaurant. The salsa was spicy and fresh with freshly-chopped cilantro, onion, etc. The ceviche had loads of jalapeño, and I mean LOADS. DELICIOSA. La mejor.

The minute I walked in, I was met with a sweet hostess who greeted me in Spanish like I was a 16 yr old in a Costa Rican fabric shop. (The other customers assumed I worked in stores and would ask me for help in Spanish.) I felt so welcome and like one of the regulars.

The owner, or manager, I assume, was so courteous and attentive. It was clear he had regulars who came and treated them all equally as courteously. The sangria margarita was delicious and I really just can't say enough about the staff, the cleanliness, the amazingly fresh food, and how much I hate that they don't have a location closer to home!

Will definitely be back when I come to Columbiana for outreach!

Published 2 years ago

The food was freshly prepared. So delicious. Highly recommend, very clean and great service.

Published 2 years ago

Great food! Just like all restaurants it's hit n miss.we seem to have more good than bad here. We will be back!

Published 2 years ago

Fantastic service and Food. Welcoming relaxing atmosphere!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

The food is great and the service is excellent!!

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My office has ordered takeout from Blue Agave every Tuesday this summer. I tried something different almost every week, and was never disappointed. I can honestly say that everything I have had from Blue Agave was delicious. My favorite so far is Lunch Special #17.

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Published 2 years ago

The employees are friendly, the restaurant was very clean, and the food was great. Will definitely keep returning to dine..

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great Mexican food, with awesome service!

Published 2 years ago

We love to eat at Blue Agave. We are there at least once or twice a week. Try everything on the menu because it is all great!

Published 2 years ago

Food was awful. I got a chimichanga and the tortilla was tough not worth the money at all. Rice and beans were cold. I won’t be going back

Published 2 years ago

The food is delicious, the drinks are cold, and dangerous..lol

Published 2 years ago

Great food and atmosphere.

Published 2 years ago

Our waiter was great! Food was not good, tried a few items and did not like any of it. Our bill was over the top as well $$$$

Published 2 years ago

Love this restaurant! Staff is unbelievable and their food and prices are unbeatable! Highly recommend

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Published 2 years ago

Rice and beans tasted a day old. Service was nonexistent. A disappointing $30 lunch

Published 2 years ago

Best Mexican restaurant I've been to since I moved from Texas. Amazing. Will be coming back for sure!

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Amazing food and atmosphere!!

Published 2 years ago

Very good meals and good waiters..

Published 2 years ago

Ok good and atmosphere. Service is very good

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great food. I had the burrito supreme.

Published 2 years ago

Very good food. I especially loved the salsa. I could have eaten it with a spoon

Published 2 years ago

Everyone is awesome food is great!!! Would recommend to anyone best food we've had in a long while!

Published 2 years ago

Always great food

Published 2 years ago

I thought I had found the perfect salsa at their parent restaurant, Two Pesos, in Pelham. They must be letting the local chefs get creative. Their salsa is perfect with a nice kick. Don't let them pack you full of chips because the menu is packed with yummies!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Food was good. Service was lacking some, had to flag the waiver to get refills.

Published 2 years ago

My family ate here on June 3rd. Everything was excellent. We had no wait time to be seated. We were greeted by our server immediately. The food took no time to get. Loved it!

Published 2 years ago

All the Mexican food has been delicious. Queso with fried jalapeños is the best.

Published 2 years ago

Great food quick service and friendly staff

Published 2 years ago

Really good food!

Published 2 years ago

Had to takeout. Delish

Published 2 years ago

Had lunch fajitas. Was delicious.

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Published 2 years ago

Great food and service

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Published 2 years ago

Very nice place for real Mexican food , real friendly staff .
I have been to a lot of Mexican restaurants all across the United States and this one is worth visiting again .

Published 2 years ago

They got some kinks to work out.. try again later

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

The food tasted like it had been made a while ago and the food came out cold.

Published 2 years ago

First time stop. It was early afternoon so it was not crowded. Tonight I tried the Enchiladas con mole. It was delicious. This is a unique dish and you should ask if you can sample the mole sauce if you have not tried it before. It is a dark brown sauce with a strong flavor.

Published 2 years ago

This was our first visit. Atmosphere was nice. The molcajete was delicious and more than enough for 2. We fed an adult and three kids and still had left overs. My tampiqueña and cheese enchilada with molé was excellent. Service was fantastic. We’ll definitely be back soon.

Published 2 years ago

All, anyone who has seen my posts knows that I am overly generous. This is the exception. On the outset I am happy to see Blue Agave move into lovely Columbiana, we had a guest list of @7 people attend a happy hour birthday party. Yes there were a few shots taken, 2 shots x 2 patrons in our group. The rest were on their on. When it came to check out, the 2 patrons were handed bills of $60 and $116 respectfully.
Remember, happy hour prices are a fraction of regular prices.
Our food took well over an hour to arrive and simple things such as street tacos could have been cooked on the literal street more rapidly. All of this to say: BE CAREFUL and never have more than ONE of anything. Elsewise, you will pick up the tabs for several non-existent tables....
Perhaps they will get their game together soon but sooner rather than later would be to their best benefit.

Published 2 years ago

Great experience! The staff was nice,the food was delicious and the place was pretty cool.

Published 2 years ago

Everything about this place is wonderful! Food was excellent, service was fantastic, and the nicest workers ever! So glad to have them in Columbiana!

Published 2 years ago

Blue Agave Cantina is a very nice place for lunch, and food, Coronas and margaritas are very good!!! I highly recommend this Mexican Restaurant!!!

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Published 2 years ago

Open and airy. Wait staff very nice Food presentation was amazing.

Published 2 years ago

Our favorite . A must try . 2 miles from home ......🤠

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food, hearty portions, prompt friendly service, nice to have this gem so close to home.

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food and service! Great value! This will be added to top 3 fav mexican restaurants!

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Been a number of times, always great!

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food. Highly recommend the guacamole and steak fajitas! Salsa is great as well. Very surprised.

Published 2 years ago

The atmosphere is nice and the chips and salsa are good too

Published 2 years ago

Delicious!!! I had hot tamales and husband had taco salad. We shared guacamole.dip
and quezon dip. Great Mexican flavor. Salsa was a little spicy for me but not for husband. Well worth the wait for Blue Agave to open . We both had churros with ice cream and chocolate sauce , I felt like I was back in San Diego where Mexican restaurants are on every corner. You will be glad you chose Blue Agave in Columbiana!!!! I’m

Published 2 years ago

The food and the drinks were great and the atmosphere was fun! So glad to have this place in Columbiana.

Published 2 years ago

Off to a great start. Chips and salsa were great. Now the bad part...waited 25 minutes after ordering to receive my food. I am currently waiting for someone to show up with a check so I can pay. Extremely understaffed. The wait staff is neglecting anyone, they're just covered up. My meal was delicious, however.

Published 2 years ago