Chile & Agave Mexican Grill in St. Catharines

51 Hartzel Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2P 1M6, Canada

★★★★☆
(2106 reviews)
Categories: Mexican restaurant Taco restaurant

About

Chile&Agave serves traditional Mexican Food, all dishes and stews are made from scratch. Family owned, we came from Mexico 8 years ago and saw the very poor options of Mexican food in Niagara Region and opened over first Restaurant on May 5th 2011.

Website
chileandagave.ca
Address
51 Hartzel Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2P 1M6, Canada
Plus Code
5Q4P+23 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11 AM–11 PM
Sunday
11 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
2106 reviews

Most Mentioned

chimichangas (50) patio (47) churros (44) birthday (43) appetizer (13) birria tacos (12) cheesecake (11) suadero tacos (6) platter (6) vegan cheese (5)
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★★★★
December 7, 2024

Great local taco spot that I never noticed before! Definitely an amazing vibe of some local spot in Mexico! Service was amazing, food is made fast, and the quality is pretty good! The only downside is the price in my opinion - for the quality of food you are getting - I think it's a bit overpriced. But I would still come back for sure 🌮🌮

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The birria was amazing! Food quality and portions were definitely the standouts. Didn’t love that our entrees came out when we were barely halfway through our appetizers, but better sooner than later. We really appreciated the free chocolate cake for my sister’s birthday. Definitely recommending to friends (:

★★★★★
September 14, 2024

What a great night to sit on the patio and enjoy some authentic food. Started with the nachos. The shrimp and calamari tacos were amazing. Hot and tasty. Strongly recommend the fajitas as well. Too full for desert, but next time will ensure to leave space. The desserts glass display looked yum.

★★★
September 1, 2024

We wete driving by St. Catherines and got hungry so decided to grab a bite here. The restaurant looks a but run down both inside and out. We decided to sit on patio, unfortunately many wasps decided to join us. Waitress was pleasant, answering our questions and popping by to make sure everything was ok. We ordered the Chicken Fajitas and Red Chimichangas. Food appearance was quite good and taste pretty good. Didn't taste like authentic Mexican food but a good choice nonetheless.

★★★★★
September 1, 2024

Saw this place, stopped by and was surprised. Best Biria Tacos I had. Yes!!! In St. Catherine... Will visit again. Need to get those pull pork nachos. They look really good!!!

★★★★
September 1, 2024

Went here as a group of 4 people. The ambience and the food is authentic Mexican. It did take us some time to get seated as well as to get food, but the food was worth the wait. The nachos and enchiladas were great, but the chimichangas are a must try. The churros were the perfect dessert - crispy with the right amount of sweetness (with the syrup).

★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was amazing. Very aunthentic flavours. It took a long time for our order to be served but the taste of the food made it worth it. Just the crispy tacos and were bland as we got it customised but rest of the food was 5:5 and everything seemed fresh.

★★★★★
August 10, 2024

We were there for my best friend’s 40th birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a smile and a cute joke. The server was very attentive and so organized. The birthday cake was lovely and along with it we all got to wear sombreros while they sang to the birthday girl. Super fun. There were a few places for photos, too! Oh, and not one single complaint about food. Every meal was fantastic. I had the fish tacos. Yum!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Excellent atmosphere,service and food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Chile & Agave Mexican grill offers a vibrant and authentic dining experience with a focus on bold Mexican flavors. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with rustic décor that complements the menu . The dishes are expertly crafted, with highlights like their smoky, tender tacos, flavorful enchiladas, and zesty guacamole. The agave-based cocktails are a must-try, perfectly balancing sweet and spicy notes . Service is attentive and friendly staff are always smiling and entertaining, making it an enjoyable experience. Whether youre craving a casual meal or a special night out, Chile & Agave delivers a memorable culinary journey with every bite

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

What a great authentic Mexican restaurant! The tinga chimichanga was absolutely delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Good food, service and vibes. My suggestion would be for their appetizer platter to have a more even spread, it was about 70% nachos. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

I been a customer from this place for 5 years now, never had a complain, all the oposite, have seen how this business has grown and how the owners are always on top of it! Highly recommend their food, i have never left disappointed! Food always delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Honestly, I had this restaurant almost 5 years ago, but I still can t get it. Taste out of my mind and I m craving to go back. The food was delicious and great option for vegetarians as well. I personally loved the chimichanga. My friend very much enjoyed the cactus salad and I really need to go back.! Vegetarian options: Chimichanga, cactus salad, cauliflower tacos, vegan chorizo, Tres leches cake, etc.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Able to accommodate gluten free! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Great food and service here. Would definitely recommend stopping in for lunch or dinner.

December 2, 2024

God awful, easily worst taco spot in Niagara & honestly I ve ever tried. On top of that no redeeming qualities from the restaurant, terrible service as well server did nothing when the wrong order was received

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Vegetarian options: Great vegan/ vegetarian options! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Excellent food and good service. We enjoyed the place. Kid-friendliness: Suitable for children

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The excellent atmosphere and treatment by the waiters, if you are looking for fast and delicious service, this is the right place Parking: Well located and visible

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Get the melted cheese!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Here s a sample review for an authentic Mexican restaurant: If you re looking for truly authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go! The flavors are rich and traditional, and you can tell that each dish is made with care and fresh ingredients. Carne asada tasted just like the ones I had in Mexico! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend !!

November 23, 2024

We ordered take out yesterday 11/5. The quality was atrocious. Fajitas tasteless and watery. Burritos were stuck to the wrapping leaving the paper liner stuck to the wrap. $150 for two people totally wasted.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

This place is amazing In all ways!!! Ive tried the quesadillas, birria, queso and more and was impressed by all of it!! One of my favorite places for sure !

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Incredible place for authentic mexican food. Their chimichangas and enchiladas are a must try. Great vibe and amazing staff

November 23, 2024

Nice atmosphere ..although the service was slow and our food came out cold. No parking also. Not impressed ..wont be going back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Delicious food and excellent service!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

By far the best Mexican food I ve had in Niagara Region. I ordered through Uber Eats and the food arrived perfectly packaged and warm! My husband who is a picky eater loved it too! What a great food to have while watching the Jake vs Mike Tyson match. I will definitely order again and will go to dine in as well. Sincerely, a very happy pregnant lady

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Very good customer service, food portion slightly small but taste is good

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great spot to eat tacos! We tried Birria and Suadero, both amazing. Good price on kids menu. Will be back when in the area

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Fantastic food and great service!

★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

After reading the reviews this was a disappointment. Didnt have certain items that were on the website, place seemed dirty & food was just ok. Sorry we wanted it to be better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: They have good selection of vegetarian and vegan options with the spice level one wants... Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Excellent all around.,. Probably the best spot I have been to for a birthday celebration. They play on the loudspeaker Mexican happy birthday time to everybody in the party gets a sombrero the staff claps, and you get a dessert with a sparkler, an amazing experience.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Amazing!!! Just went here for the first time and could not say enough good things! The staff were super friendly from the second we walked in the door, going above and beyond. Vegan options were outstanding! Lots of choices and they even made the chimichangas vegan for me! The vegan chorizo is delicious and they were super generous with the vegan cheese, none of that skimpy stuff a lot of other restaurants do! Also very accommodating for my husband who cannot eat gluten, he loved the birria tacos! Would definitely recommend and we will be coming back! Vegetarian options: Great vegan options, very generous with the cheese! Dietary restrictions: Many delicious vegan and gluten free options

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great Mexican food. Between the nine of us we had 8 different dishes, all of them were awesome. Great prices and superb service. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Awesome food and drinks! A great customer service experience. Will definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Authentic Mexican!! I wish I was able to try all the dishes. All the more reason to come back again. Superb service and delicious food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The food, service, and atmosphere at Chile and Agave are top notch! Went here for the first time and it was so great. I will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Delicious, good value. Friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Excellent food/service &drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

This is my go to Mexican restaurant, the chimichangas are amazing. Tried something different and had the beef tacos and they were out of this world. If you re looking for some good Mexican, they will not disappoint. Vegetarian options: My fiancé is a vegetarian and there s a lot of choices for her Parking: Parking does Phil quickly

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

EXCELLENT service and staff feels like I m going to someone s house to eat a delish Mexican meal. Tried something different than my usual order of fajitas. Had Birria tacos with blue corn tortilla. It was FANTASTIC and so so fresh. Can t wait to come back! Also Margaritas are toppp notch tried the mango one instead of original lime and it tasted FRESH!!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The food was delicious me and my husband loved it 10/10 we would come back here again inside Chile and Agave Mexican Grill is beautiful

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great food, friendly atmosphere. Bit challenging on getting parking as it was busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Probably the best Mexican Restaurant in the Niagara Region, just beware, when they say its hot, it is hot!!! Great food and nice service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I ve been here a couple times now and can say the food and service are top notch, it s a gem, definitely worth checking out!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Went here with my dad for a drink and some churros as well as their cheesecake. The service was great, and rather quick. The food was amazing and the drink was amazing! I had a frozen strawberry margherita and I know Ill be back for that and more of their food soon!! I definitely recommend this amazing restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Amazing food love the place

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: The is a separate vegan menu!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We are definitely coming back here again and again! Stopped in for lunch. Very friendly service. Amazing food. Perfect sized portions. I will c-r-a-v-e their brisket tacos until the end of time. Only wish we hadn t filled up on mains so we had saved room for dessert. Our new familia fave!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Very nice place to get a real Mex. Flavour Great work team, keep it up!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

So thankful that they have a full vegan menu! Ordered the vegan chori queso and the vegan chorizo tacos. The rice and beans that came with the tacos was some of the best rice and beans I have had in my lifeeeee. I wanted more of it! The tacos were good although I wasnt a fan of the sauce on them. However the vegan chori queso was amazinnnnggg. Overall, 100% recommend. We also took a vegan carrot cake slice to go. Vegetarian options: Amazing vegan options! Full vegan menu!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We tried the vegan enchiladas and fondue. Both were really good. Our waitress was pleasant and made sure everything was good. Definitely popping back here soon to try more of their vegan options..

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Good food. Service could have been a little better.

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The guac was excellent. Fish tacos were awful

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Quesadillas and tacos with rice and beans were tasty, and quite filling!! 9/4/24 - had the Birria tacos through uber eats... delicious!!! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Bought a car locally and needed to kill an hour until it was ready. Wandered into this hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant! I love Mexican food and did not know this place was here. Had a great meal of enchiladas and will return next time I am in town! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Delicious food , good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Amazing food and atmosphere, such friendly and helpful service. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

yum yum

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Yes to gluten free options

★★
September 23, 2024

This is the last time I am trusting reviews on Google. Cold, Oily and stale taste. Even the soup was not good. And ppl from India who gave five star reviews, like seriously . Pls pls stop this nicety crap in your reviews. Any mediocre dhaba there would make better food than this. The atmosphere of the place is cheerful and our waiter was good (only reason for leaving tip).

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Stopped in today on my lunch break and was not left disappointed. Tried the birria tacos and I would definitely recommend it! Steak was done perfectly and tons of flavour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Camil, our server, was very attentive, amiable, efficient, and the food brunch was delicious thank you .

September 23, 2024

Very bad service today, I had the opportunity to visit this place on another occasion and it was good, so I wanted to go back and bring my family so they could see it, I had a reservation at 3 pm but I had to call 2 hours before to move it to 3:30 pm and they told me there was no problem, when I arrived at the restaurant they had not organized any tables, only until I arrived and asked for a table for 7 for a reservation, they put 2 tables together without asking me if the location seemed right to me, I did not agree with this, I think they should have told me from the beginning that I should call that this was going to be the problem because of the last minute time change, we decided to try to stay but the waitresses ignored us the whole time, it was as if we were not there, we made the complaint and they responded with terrible service, I had never been treated so badly and so ignored, it was a shame because in the face of this we preferred to leave, it was horrible, this had been a surprise for me niece for her birthday,

September 23, 2024

We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and there was almost no one on the place. We waited thirty minutes as place filled up and saw folks that came after us being served while we waited with menus at the table. Ended up leaving without ordering.Wont go back. Nit worth the aggravation

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

This place rocks. Enjoy large selection of tacos plus plus plus never to let me down. It is worth the drive to st Catherine

September 23, 2024

Came in to dine for dinner tonight. This was our absolute favourite Mexican restaurant in the region. It was a full house tonight both n the patio and inside. We knew coming in there would be a longer wait than usual most likely for food and we weren t in a rush, so we re ok with that. The server took quite some time to come to our table to take our drink order. I noticed many other tables waiting too, looking around, trying to track down their server etc so we continued to patiently wait. Our drink orders were taken and we waited quite some time for them to arrive. When they arrived one of the drinks wasn t what my partner ordered but wasn t given any other option. I would ve appreciated the server coming back and asking if she wanted a different drink rather than just giving an alternative. The server took our food order and asked if we wanted chips and salsa. No chips and salsa arrived. We sat and waited and waited and waited. Finally our food arrived. Before sitting my plate in front of me the server told me my order wasn t as I had ordered. I was annoyed by this point and said after waiting an hour I would ve really appreciated being served what I ordered. She was frustrated and started a long wind explanation stating she was really swamped and was trying her best. I understand that however when you pick up my Plate of food from the kitchen and you know it s not correct, why are you serving it me??? She was angry but took the plate back and came out with a fresh plate. I ve ordered the chicken suzia at least 5 times here. When I ask for it not spicy and with grilled chicken it s always delivered that way and is absolutely delicious! Tonight it was so spicy I couldn t eat it. When we complained I was met with so many excuses and not one offer to make it right. I simply Asked for the bill at this point as I m irritated, I m hungry and I ve now been sitting here for an hour and 15 mins. A different person comes along, charges me for everything $76. Absolutely wild. Never again and so sad. Honestly- if you re extremely busy so the point you cannot provide even BASIC customer service just say so when we come in and ask to be seated to save everyone a lot of grief. We would ve appreciated the honestly and we wouldn t have sat down!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Chili & Agave recently catered a taco fiesta for our farm. The food was excellent and very flavourful! Appreciated by all! Thank you to the restaurant staff! Elizabeth was a pleasure to work with! Food

★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Last night was an unfortunate visit. We were sat in a timely manner, which was about the last good service moment we had. Our waters came out about 10 minutes after sitting, at which point our server took our drink order. When our drinks came in, our server left for about another 10 minutes. We put our food order in, still waiting for the chips and salsa (delicious by the way) When ONE of the 3 people who served us finally came back around, we asked for our chips and salsa . 10 minutes later we asked another server for our chips and salsa and he said we were going to bring them out with your appetizer but we ll get it out now which was great! Chips and salsa showed up and we got to munch and talk. Our queso fundido showed up about 15 seconds before our entrees arrived which made for quite the full table. Unfortunately, our food was subpar for what we ve experienced before. Rice and beans were stone cold, tacos were lukewarm, but unfortunately we never had a server come back to ask us how our food was until we were done. Taste was great, but overshadowed by it being cold. When I finished my food, our original server came by to clear my plate and our appetizer dish while my wife finished her meal. 10 minutes later, we asked another server for a box and the bill so we could get going. 30!!!! minutes later our original server showed up with a bill and no box. We paid and left fairly upset by the service we experienced. It s unfortunate because when we came last they were understaffed and the service was worlds better then this visit. Unfortunately, we don t think we will be doing the hour drive again to visit due to this experience. Dietary restrictions: Willing to configure to any restrictions if possible. Parking: Smaller parking lot, not a lot of area parking for overflow. Kid-friendliness: Kids all over the restaurant, decent selections for everyone. Wheelchair accessibility: Patio is ground level

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Stopped in for Sunday lunch, and were very glad we did! The shrimp tacos are AMAZING! The Birria taco and burrito are AMAZING! The kids menu was not overcrowded with too many options. Our youngests head starts to spin in he has to choose from more than a few selections. Drinks for the table were brought out quickly and the food was right behind. The rice and beans are unlike anything Ive had from our local restaurants. If we lived closer, we would be regulars!

★★★★
August 23, 2024

A unique and intimate Mexican restaurant in St Catherine s! We had Birria tacos and carne asada - it was honestly some of the best we ve tasted in a while. Our server Armando was very friendly, attentive and professional. Many photo ops, cute decor and good vibes! Love!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

This is our favourite mexican spot! The best food and absolute best margaritas. Armando was very attentive and personable even though it was a very busy night. 10/10, recommend this to spot to everyone

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Ive posted about this restaurant before and I just cant say enough good things about them! It is the most amazing Mexican food that I have found locally and all at a really fair price. I could eat there every day it is so good. Fantastic staff and very knowledgeable about their menu too!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

I went here with a bunch a friends for a birthday and it was an amazing experience. The service was fast and very friendly and our server Armando made the experience fantastic, he constantly checked up on us and made sure we were having a good time. Will for sure be coming back again

★★
August 23, 2024

Was here a few years ago and wasnt a geeat experience. Came 2 weeks ago for lunch with my kids and it was a good time with good food. Stop in today and its been 25min since i got a menu. Still waiting to order my drinks. Im on the patio

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Extraordinary taste

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

July2024: sadly have to drop 5-star to 4-star! Waitress was on a Karen-like tear when we discussed the bill. Menu says $3 for extra meat on nachos, she insisted $6.90 was right and the staff that charged us $3 in the past 4 occasions were dead wrong. Also had a warm beer, and when beer #2 came along and was cold she explained she should have run in thru the lines longer for the 1st beer. No apology or partial refund. Resulted in zero tip, and (sadly) we wont be here anywhere near as often. The food is A+, but not enough to pull me back in ....

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Love this place! Highly recommend the Birria tacos. Margabeer is delicious too. Great atmosphere, lots of parking, fast service. Andre is always a ray of sunshine!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

The food is excellent. Very authentic. Casual dining with extremely friendly service. Highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free and dairy free options.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Armandos very attentive server! Everything we ordered was fast. Birria tacos and quesadillas are top tier! Carne Asada tacos were kind of plain, but overall everything is good.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Armando was our server and he was amazing! So cool and chill and made the atmosphere even better during our dining experience. The chimichangas are absolutely amazing! My fav!!! Will come back here again!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Best most authentic Mexican food anywhere other than Mexico. Staff are always friendly, and the drinks are always amazing. Dont forget to try the fresh guacamole!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Armando was a fantastic server!! He made so many great recommendations and was so helpful and friendly. The food was delicious, the Carne asada nachos were huge and delicious! I tried three of their margaritas and each one was a hit. 10/10 place, and they give you a sombrero to wear on your birthday for pictures. Totally recommend!! Vegetarian options: Lots of options! Kid-friendliness: Family friendly

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

AMAZING! anytime im craving delicious authentic mexican cuisine chile and agave is the FIRST PLACE that comes to mind! our last experience with Armando was phenomenal !!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Armando did a great job, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is great!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

everything was amazing Parking: good parking when it s not busy Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Lovely time

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

you gotta go here man, armando is awesome too

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

One of the best birria spots ever! The atmosphere is beautiful I felt like I was in Mexico, the service was amazing such kind people! The hospitality is amazing Parking: Lots of spots Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Well, we came here twice in 2 days, so that says a lot. Vegan chimichangas yes! I can eat cheese, so I just subbed it and it was chef s kiss! The person taking our order was very calm and cool even though they were closing in a few minutes. I love how you get a special price with cash and takeout, so definitely plan for that! The entire vibe of the restaurant was awesome, super friendly and upbeat, I only wish that they had more eggless dessert options and that the vegan ceviche was in stock (must be popular then!) I ll definitely be visiting here again. The photos don t do justice at all, the food is really good! Oh, and the portions are hefty!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Andrea was an excellent server. Is was friendly and very helpful!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Food was fantastic as usual. Our sever Camille was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I loved the service with Camille, very attentive and good vibes. Super recommended!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Very delicious food, excellent service from Camille

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Amazing food, fantastic service. A hidden gem. A must restaurant to eat at!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We had an absolutely delicious early dinner on the patio today. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Food was so good. Thanks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We ate here when visiting the falls nearby and we absolutely loved it!! The food was great. Armando was excellent with our group and we had a memorable evening. The food was delicious!! In fact, everyone said their food was delicious!! My in laws were in town celebrating their anniversary they even brought out a cake slice for them with a happy anniversary on it note on it. We will be coming back for sure!! Muchas Gracias!!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

The best are their machetes

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

This place is a hidden gem. Its 20 minutes away from Niagara Falls but worth the drive! Great food options, staff was very helpful and atmosphere is very lively. Tacos were to die for, and so were dessert options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great tako restaurant! Will definitely be back for more.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We came across this nice little restaurant searching up for something different as we re not from here . It s such a nice little charming mexican restaurant. The family and I loved it. 3 offers on a kid s menu. Great service

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Server Andrea is amazing - very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Ordinary Fare If youre looking for standard Mexican cuisine, youll find it here, but dont expect much in the way of authenticity. We ordered the CHILE & AGAVE PARTY for two, which was more than enough food, but unfortunately, everything tasted quite similar, as if we were eating variations of nachos throughout the meal. My wife ordered a peach sangria, but it was disappointing there was barely any hint of wine, making it feel more like a flavored juice than a proper sangria.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Excellent .excellence is all I need to say. And service outstanding

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Gabby is the best!!! Thank you gabby for making our day!

August 23, 2024

Cant mix and match tacos. Can only get 3 of one kind. Absolutely ridiculous.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Went last week for a friends Birthday. Service was super attentive and friendly! They even gave her a complimentary piece of cake and sang Happy Birthday. Delicious food! Drink specials! Will definitely go back! Food : 5/5

★★★★
August 23, 2024

Armando was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Awesome place! We visited a similar restaurant in Kensington market the day prior which was double the cost, half as much food and half as much flavour. This place is our go to for good Mexican fare in st Kitts. Dietary restrictions: They have dairy free Cheese and gluten free options

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Food is amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

E went there for my friends birthday ..they even made a custom cake! Vegetarian options: An entire vegan menu! Dietary restrictions: I am allergic to tomatoes, my friend is allergic to shellfish and my other friend is vegan ...plus they have a whole vegan menu! Parking: There is a free parking lot

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Absolutely amazing. The food is great, the prices are great, the place is so darn cute! I live 3 hours away and I would gladly make a day trip to have dinner here. Very authentic and delicious.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

We had a perfect time with my family, Chile & Agave is a Real and wonderful Mexican Restaurant. The entire menu is delicious and original Mexican food, Pina Colada is the best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Was taken here for my 50th birthday, and had an amazing experience. The food was fresh, and delicious. The service is top notch, very attentive and accomodating. Will definitely be returning.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great local place with terrific atmosphere and food. Love their new happy hour special. If you want authentic mexican food, drinks, and desserts, give it a try. Its kinda like stepping into another world altogether.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Only place for delicious Mexican food and yummy drinks !

★★★★
July 23, 2024

They re birria is not better than Mexican Taco Zone. The food is very good here, but they flex the birra saying its the best birra in Niagara . This is false the consomè was too salty and didn t have much other flavour. This is better than some other latina food places in the area, but Mexico Taco Zone is 100% better and probably about 3$ cheaper. Whoever judged this competition needs to seriously reevaluate.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Amazing drinks and good food. Big portion sizes so we ended up getting a lot of takeout boxes Their outdoor patio was nice Food

July 23, 2024

Very optimistic and excited to come however as soon as we got there our server wasn t very kind. She didn t bring water out for 15 mins and it was hot and half filled, water was never filled. 15 mins later we got chips and salsa given and it felt like it came out of a freezer. 15 more mins pass and we get our food, the rice and beans were freezing and our taco meat was chewy and rubbery. Ate one bite and we left the whole plate. Definitely wouldn t recommend coming. Waste of money.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

My partner loves this place and was so excited to take me. We drive in from Toronto so enjoy. The staff were incredible, so friendly and welcoming!! The atmosphere is beautiful we loved each little nooo and cranny! Only reason we said 4/5 for atmosphere was the extreme amount of mosquitos. I was eaten alive it made it hard to fully enjoy the meal. The food was good. I had carne asada and my partner the fried cauliflower tacos. Everything tasted delicious. Though I felt rice portions were very small. Also was missing pico de Gallo on the carne asada so it was a bit dry and spicy for my preference. Overall enjoyable experience though.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food was delicious, me and my partner were out on a date night. We ordered mojitos as it was on the specials menu, so good. I started with some tarasca soup, delicious as always. Later on I ordered some cauliflower tacos omggg the sauce was so good, definitely recommend it. Overall we had a really good experience, the service was super quick, and food was delicious

July 23, 2024

Prefacing this review off with two things. We did not order any alcohol. I am not a purveyor of Mexican cuisine often. Those being said this place is a must avoid unless you genuinely plan on just getting drunk. The food is mildly flavored at best, and in our case, downright cold, stale, congealed and re-heated at worst. To start off, the place is barely big enough to house the amount of tables it does have, the entry way is completely cramped and you almost bump into at least 20 staff on your way to the table, my mother and I were sat at the tiniest of tables, barely able to fit BOTH our plates vertically aligned, width wise we resorted to putting our drinks, the desert menu and our belongings on the nearby shelf which is quite a telling start for a 1-1 dinner. The ceiling was filthy as well as the shelf we were beside and the stuff on the shelf was collecting dust. The art work was fantastic across the back wall, theres effort here, but it still spells someones living room renovated to hold a few more people rather than a restaurant that can handle the volume it does. We were served complimentary water, which was quickly shown to be lukewarm and metallic tap water which is a stark contrast seeing as the Mexican Cokes we ordered were $5 a bottle themselves. When I later asked for ice, i was given a hot glass with ice cubes already melting in it to put my drink in so.. kind of defeated the point of that. The chips we were provided were stale and barely warm, both batches we received actually were stale, which is a shame cause they were salted well, and the 1-2 chips that WERE fresh actually tasted great but stale, gross chips coupled with the watery salsa provided was a 2/5 at BEST. Our appetizer was the Chorizoqueso which came out served on a small sizzling plater with a constantly burning butane torch underneath. The cheese was 99% mozzarella and so whenever the cheese was pulled away from the plate, it instantly turned into gel, congealed snot that you can lay bricks with. The chorizo part of it tasted excellent however. While I see the necessity for the butane torch, it reeks of butane the entire appetizer. The plates that were provided to myself had dust/dirt on it, as well as my napkins too. Another thing, the appetizer listed as your choice of chips or corn tortillas. We were not asked EITHER of them, we were just left with the chips we were given for the salsa they gave for free, so fix that on your menu cause thats just false advertising. The main entree was Carne Asada Tacos for myself, and my mother got Tropic Shrimp Tacos herself. Each dish came with a side of refried beans as well as Mexican rice. Again, I will preface this by saying that I am not the biggest bean person, however the beans looked like legit concreate smeared across the plate and I could probably hold my plate upside down and theyd stick. The rice was very bland and tastes exactly like Uncle Bens microwaved rice, so either it was old rice, bland rice, or microwaved rice, regardless it was a waste of a side. Both of us avoided the beans and only ate 1-2 forkfuls of the rice they provided. The freshest part of the tacos were the tortillas as they tasted delicious. The Shrimp was battered and fried to perfection on the Shrimp Tacos as well, that is as far as the compliments go. The Carne Asada tacos came with a congealed slab of fake, grocery store Marble Cheese and cold, dry Carne Asada, which is a shame as real Carne Asada is delicious. If youre going to get either of these, stick with the shrimps, but youre paying basically 20$ for 3 medium size tacos (medium is stretching it) at best. You can spend that money elsewhere, probably on liquor. We avoided desert as this ran us 75$ for sub-par food. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone unless you wanted to get drunk with a few friends and go somewhere else to eat down the street, youd get more bang for your buck and probably have more fun. The staff were genuinely fantastic, our waitress being one of them. The manager barely checked in on anyone. Parking: Like, 10 cars spaces available, had to park a block over and walk. Youre better off ordering out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Authentic Mexican restaurant! Different tasting tacos (in a good way). Their mango margarita was delicious too! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food. The service was slow on the patio but a great experience overall.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Amazing food awesome services

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great Mexican food that tastes like your in Mexico Parking: Space is limited on a busy evening Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

GREAT Mexican food in St Catherines

★★★
July 23, 2024

Food is good, we said no appetizers, just entrees. The server proceeded to ask if we want guac with the chips & salsa that usually come out complementary, we said yes. Unknowingly that it would be a $13 charge. As well as the server asking us if we would like to add cheese to our tacos, not informing us of the extra charge. Food was good but if you offer extra items, let your customers know of the extra charges.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Birria tacos were delicious and tres leches cake was .

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Very tasty Mexican food. The service was fine

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

One of the most amazing mexican restaurants in town! Would totally recommend the chimichangas! and to be honest all the food. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

We had takeout from Chile & Agave and it was outstanding! One of the best Mexican restaurants in the Niagara Region! The food was so good, very fresh and far exceeded our expectations!

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Friendly enough servers but lacking either training or experience. ie no plates with appetizers not bringing requested or offered items rushing the bill. Lively place, cool patio. Food doesnt knock your socks off but, its good and its not too pricey. Although the salsa is delicious Parking: Have a free parking lot but it fills up quickly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Absolutely amazing food, super busy place yet great service. Great prices too. 10000% will be coming back soon. Fyi- make reservations if youre going on a Saturday night !

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Armando was the best

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Came here on a Wednesday. I m thoroughly impressed from the beautifully seasoned carne asada to the stringy, sticky cheese. Comfortable outdoor seating area with a positive atmosphere, disappointed in the small glasses of water they give to you without any pitchers. It felt like every time I took a sip I d be scouting the nearest waiter for a refill. Date was a bit shy! (P.S the churros DO contain egg ingredients) 4/5 Stars.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Excellent spot to enjoy some authentic Mexican food.

July 23, 2024

First time at this place. Terrible service. Waiter kept getting the order for the drinks and food wrong. I will never go there again.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I feel at home when i come here ! Will always make the drive to come for this food and lovely service

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Hot queso appetizer was excellent! The tacos and soups were also very good. However their horchata was extremely watered down and their side of beans were flavourless. Needed more salt. Still a decent experience and the vibe was awesome. Great decorations!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

New menu ... amazing staff ... drinks and food were the best Ive had

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very good service! Servers and hosts are delightful. Food is great for dinner and brunch! Vegetarian options: Very much Dietary restrictions: Majority of menu is gluten free

July 23, 2024

Ive had Mexican food from dozens of restaurants from both Canada and internationally. This is the worst Mexican food I have ever had, and its not even close. It was so bland and had zero flavour. I was actually shocked. How do people actually hype this place up? Im hoping something went wrong in the kitchen and this isnt the normal slop they serve. The ground beef had no seasoning, and I seriously mean none, just cooked beef with nothing on it. I could get the whitest guy in the world to make ground beef with more flavour. Wife had some chicken dishes that I tried with the exact same result. Not even joking, Id rather have Old El Paso tacos from a kit. But hey, maybe the churros arent bad, how can you mess up a sugary treat right? Well... they figured it out. Churros with absolutely no sweetness, just fried dough, with squeeze bottle ice cream caramel syrup on the side. Oh, also a side of guac was $5 for about 2oz. What a deal. And can you guess the spice/flavour content of the guac? If you guessed 0% you win (or lose, I guess). Same goes for their nachos and salsa for $8. I dont know what else to say. Ordered $70 worth of food and may have been the worst meal Ive had in a long time. We ended up throwing more than half the food out. I actually question the palate and mental faculties of anybody who gives this place more than one star and gives them repeat business. I would not recommend this to my worst enemy. Order your Mexican from ANYWHERE else. Absolute garbage.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I was just eating here with my family - we had Armando serving us and he was excellent! He regularly checked in on us, the food came out quickly, and tasted delicious. The atmosphere was excellent, the music matched the atmosphere and the decorations were nice. Easily my favourite Mexican restaurant I ve ever been to and will definitely look forward to having Armando as our server again!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food was delicious, large portions and very fresh. Our server Armando was an absolute gem and very attentive. Would recommend this place highly and will be going back!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great food, great service. Armando was a fantastic waiter. Not my first time here and most certainly won t be my last.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

A cute restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine. They have a small patio as well. Good portion size and reasonably priced. Parking: The private parking lot can accommodate upto 12 cars

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Such an excellent night out with my besties to celebrate a birthday! The birthday girl, who wishes she lived in Mexico, her favourite vacation destination, said Well since I am not in Mexico this restaurant is the next best thing!! From the decor, to the margaritas, the delicious food and our EXCELLENT server, MADISON all 5 stars!!

June 23, 2024

Ordered the chicken fajitas. Received unseasoned and very slightly charred peppers, onions and one mushroom slice. The chicken seemed microwaved. The tortillas tasted like plastic. Adding cheese, which wasnt included in the price of the meal, didn t even help make the fajitas enjoyable. What a huge waste of money.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Love the atmosphere, decorations and the food was awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great service , food was yummy !! Company was top notch . Excellent service and a fun place

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Excellent service, the people who served us were very friendly. All very rich

★★★★
June 23, 2024

Amazing food. Quaint decor. Lovey service and staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Most of the items have vegetarian options. Parking: Parking can be full at times. Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

At time it got quite loud with the restaurant entirely packed but the service and food were amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

This place was awesome. The food was great, I ordered nachos and beware...... itll feed 2 people. The people there were friendly and always greeted you with a smile. Id recommend going early because it fills up fast. I will definitely be back. Thanks for a great experience. Parking: Its a small lot so if you come later in the day you might need to park across the street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Delicious home made mexican food if your looking for a taste of Mexico this is the place to go

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

The service was good and the food was very good, although I feel that if it is a Mexican place, they should at least give Mexicans the opportunity to work there, there were many Canadians

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The food was very good and they have a nice variety of dishes and drinks. The waiters were very friendly and the restaurant is very nicely decorated.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great place and food. Good size portions for the money around $20.00 Vegetarian options: Some choices, wish they would have some lactose free options! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great food, friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Good Food, Good ambience and what makes it more good!!?? The staff... The gentleman who served us was wonderful and friendly. They always focus on details, as we wanted to try some vegetarian options they helped us chose the best food. Vegetarian options: Vegan Birria chimichangas, tortilla soup and many more

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Edit. I had the chance to dine in. I was so disappointed, I ordered a burrito bowl asking if I could get lettuce instead of the rice. They of course said yes. However when I my bowl, it was just thw toppings. They did remove the rice, but they didnt add any lettuce. Something so simple, I wont be going here again. Amazing food. It is so delicious. Service is great. The staff are fantastic. I would try here if you havent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The service is great food portions is good and they have some decent veg options as well ... Food : 4/5