Newburyport: 978.499.0428 | Portsmouth: 603.427.5300
CHIPS AND SALSA
Fresh chips and housemade salsa (unlimited with any order)
1.95 2.95 (parties of 6 or more)
STREET TACOS
Carne Asada (grilled skirt steak) tacos served on a four inch corn tortilla with Chihuahua cheese, cilantro, and a side of pico de gallo (four tacos).
11.25
AGAVÉ FAVORITE QUESADILLA
Grilled flour tortillas with melted Chihuahua cheese, black beans, veggies and carne asada steak. Served with guacamole.
(big enough for 2) 12.95
AGAVÉ NACHOS
Fresh handcut fried tortilla chips with our homemade refried beans, melted Chihuahua cheese topped with jalapeños, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.
12.50
Add pulled chicken, Tinga chicken, beef or pulled pork +3.00
TAQUITOS
Deep fried corn tortillas filled with your choice of chicken, pulled beef or cheese served with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream and queso fresco cheese.
11.50
GUACAMOLE
Freshly diced Haas avocado with onions, tomatoes, Serrano chiles, lime juice and cilantro prepared at your table or served in a traditional lava stone.
12.00
QUESO FUNDIDO
Sizzling Chihuahua cheese and Mexican chorizo cooked in a traditional lava stone, served with fresh flour tortillas.
12.50
CEVICHE ACAPULQUEÑO
Local Halibut marinated in lemon juice with chopped onions, tomatoes, Serrano chiles and cilantro, served with avocado and crackers.
Market Price (a local favorite)
QUESADILLAS
Grilled flour tortillas with melted Chihuahua cheese, black beans and your choice of chicken, pulled beef, pork, chicken tinga or veggies. Served with guacamole.
11.00
SHRIMP OR CARNE ASADA QUESADILLAS 12.95
SOPA DE TORTILLA
A spicy chicken-tomato broth served with crispy corn tortilla strips, diced avocado, queso fresco and sour cream.
Cup 6.75 Bowl 8.50
COCIDO DE POLLO
This lightly spicy soup evolved from the food stalls that line the streets of Mexico City; shredded chicken, avocado, potato, Spanish onions, tomato and a hint of chipotle.
Cup 6.75 Bowl 8.50
SOPA BLACK BEAN DE TORTILLA
A hearty soup of roasted tomato, corn, onion and black beans topped with crispy corn tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream and shredded anejo cheese.
Cup 6.75 Bowl 8.50
CHEESE & CORN CHOWDER
Red potato and roasted corn in a delicious creamy cheese soup.
Cup 6.75 Bowl 8.50
AGAVE CHILI
The traditional combination of pinto beans, pulled beef, onions, tomatoes and chiles, topped with shredded Chihuahua cheese.
Cup 6.75 Bowl 8.50 Seasonal
CONSOMMÉ DE POLLO
Chicken consommé served with rice, mixed veggies, shredded chicken, onion, Serrano chiles and fresh lime, chili powder and cilantro.
Cup 6.75 Bowl 8.50
STEAK SALAD
Fresh mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, bell peppers, corn and queso fresco cheese served with grilled steak strips and Italian dressing.
16.25
SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD
A colorful and refreshing salad with grilled shrimp, avocado, bell peppers and diced mango, served over a bed of fresh mixed greens with honey-lime dressing.
14.95
GRILLED SALAD
Grilled seasoned Heart of Romaine, tomato, cucumber, avocado, queso fresco and pumpkin seeds with ranch dressing.
11.50
ENSALADA CAESAR
Believe it or not, Caesar salad was first made in Tijuana, México. Chopped Romaine lettuce tossed in a light dressing with Parmesan cheese and buttery croutons.
10.00
ADD YOUR CHOICE OF:
Grilled 8 oz. chicken 4.25
Grilled shrimp 5.25
Grilled 7 oz. skirt steak 7.00
Seared scallops 7.50
All traditional entrees served with Mexican rice and homemade refried beans topped with Chihuahua cheese.
CARNE ASADA PLATO
Seasoned and grilled skirt steak, sliced and served with an assortment of traditional toppings and flour tortillas.
22.00
CHILE VERDE PLATO
Our delicious slow simmered pork, with onions and mixed bell peppers, served with beans, rice, and corn tortillas.
16.95
TOSTADA PLATO
A crispy corn tortilla topped with your choice of pulled chicken, beef, or tinga style chicken with refried beans, lettuce, onion, tomato, guacamole, topped with sour cream and queso fresco cheese.
16.00
CHICKEN AND CHEESE CHILE RELLENO
Roasted poblano chile stuffed with chicken and Chihuahua cheese, covered with a lightly fried meringue, blanketed with a seasoned tomato sauce.
17.25
CLASSIC CHILE RELLENO
Roasted poblano chile stuffed with Chihuahua cheese, covered with a lightly fried meringue, blanketed with a seasoned tomato sauce.
16.50
CARNE ASADA BURRITO
Our favorite grilled carne asada skirt steak, sliced and wrapped in a flour tortilla with refried beans and Chihuahua cheese with your choice of salsa roja or salsa verde.
18.50
CHILE VERDE BURRITO
Yummy, slow simmered pork, onions, mixed bell peppers, and chiles wrapped in a flour tortilla with refried beans and Chihuahua cheese. Topped with your choice of salsa roja or salsa verde.
16.75
CLASSIC BURRITO
Your choice of pulled chicken, pulled beef, pork, veggies or tinga style (tender chunks of chicken marinated in a chipotle sauce) wrapped in a flour tortilla with refried beans with Chihuahua cheese and topped with your choice of salsa roja or salsa verde.
16.25
FAJITA BURRITO
Mexican stir-fry with bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and Chihuahua cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with a side of refried beans and Mexican rice.
Chicken or skirt steak.
16.50
ENCHILADAS
Three corn tortillas stuffed with pulled chicken, beef or cheese with your choice of salsa verde, salsa roja, or mole sauce, topped with melted Chihuahua cheese and sour cream.
16.75
CARNITAS
Michoacan style shredded pork slowly cooked in a copper pot and served with chopped onions, cilantro, crushed red pepper, fresh salsa verde, and corn tortillas.
16.95
MOLÉ POBLANO
Grilled boneless white chicken breast and a traditional mole sauce made of dried chiles, herbs, spices, almonds, chocolate, and finished with toasted sesame seeds.
16.75
TAMALES DE PUERCO
House made masa tamales stuffed with pork carnitas, steamed in banana leaf and served with our tomato chipotle sauce.
17.00
FAJITAS
Mexican stir-fry with bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and onions. Served with flour tortillas, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a side of cheese.
8 oz. chicken 17.50
8 oz. skirt steak 18.95
COMBO FAJITA PLATES
Choose from steak, chicken or shrimp
Combo 2-Way 21.95
Combo 3-Way 23.95
Try our grilled shrimp fajitas, served with mixed greens. 18.95
TACOS
Three soft flour tortillas or two medium or hard corn tortillas filled with your choice of:
CARNE – Your choice of pulled beef, chicken or pork. 15.25
TINGA – Tender chunks of chicken marinated in a tomato chipotle sauce. 15.25
CARNE ASADA -- Grilled steak strips with Chihuahua cheese, guacamole and pico de gallo. 16.95
Below tacos served with flour tortillas:
SHRIMP – Blackened shrimp served with cabbage, tomatoes and a homemade habanero mayonnaise sauce. 15.75 (a local favorite)
BAJA FISH – Lightly fried and served with cabbage, Chihuahua cheese, fresh lime, and pico de gallo. 15.25
CATCH OF THE DAY – Blackened with Mexican spices served with cabbage, diced tomato, and a honey chipotle sauce. Market Price
TRES COMPADRES
A large mixed grill consisting of 7 oz. tender skirt steak, 7 oz. chicken breast, and marinated shrimp over sautéed vegetables with refried beans, Mexican rice, and sliced avocado.
23.00
CATCH OF THE DAY
Blackened lightly with Mexican spices and served with black bean, asparagus, and a side of fresh fruit salsa.
Market Price
MARISCOS DEL CARIBE SEAFOOD CARIBE
Sautéed shrimp and scallops with peppers and onions in a honey-lime glaze with coconut rice and mango salsa.
22.50
EMILIO’S PASTA
Penne pasta and tender chicken strips in a flavorful roasted red pepper and tomato cream sauce, created by Emilio, with Applewood smoked bacon and white wine.
17.00
PLATO DE VEGETARIANO
A medley of seasonal grilled vegetables served with white rice, black beans, and a small green salad.
16.50
View our new Brunch Menu by clicking here.
View our Lunch Menu by clicking here.
Sundays we open at 10am in the Portsmouth
location for brunch & breakfast burritos.
View our Monday & Tuesday Taco Bar Menu here.
We also host private functions.
Call or Email us for more information.
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