Vida Agave

Excellent food!! Everything was very flavorful! The chicharrones came out hot and crackling, so fresh! The mocktails are great as well if you're looking for a fun, non alcoholic option - try the Pineapple Jalapeño drink!

Great food and service. Dargy is an amazing server: friendly, helpful, and fast. The vibe is great. The cocktails are yummy. I recommend the Paloma with Tamarind Smirnoff. Finally, the prices are reasonable and for drinks actually more than reasonable. Highly recommend.

Amazing! Andres was charming and super helpful with all of our questions and requests, and we wanted for nothing while in his care. The food and drinks! Everything we tried - from first drinks to apps to entrees and finally dessert - was awesome! I enjoyed The Mexican Lollipop and La Brut Margarita, the Casa Agave Fries, then the Birria Tacos. No complaints to be found, only enjoyment! We then ordered the Taco Ice Cream - Nutella, the perfect cap to our evening! Wish we lived closer so we could enjoy Vida Agave and Andres' service more often! **Live music was definitely a bonus and very enjoyable!

Vida Agave was a wonderful choice: Family friendly, AWESOME FOOD, and OUTSTANDING SERVICE!! Luisa provided SPOT ON recommendations, and pairing suggestions. She, and all the supporting staff, was very attentive and courteous. Drinks were delightful. When in Galveston, TRY IT!

Excellent food, service and atmosphere! We ordered the flautas to start, and birria tacos/quesadilla for mains. Will be a mainstay for all Galveston trips going forward. Plenty of gluten free options as well.

We had an incredible dining experience at Vida Agave in Galveston! The food was outstanding – we tried the tacos, fajitas, and chips with queso, and everything was so delicious and fresh. The flavors were authentic, and you can tell they use high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was excellent. If you’re looking for great Mexican food in Galveston, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

I came down from Houston and I don’t usually like to eat out in Galveston because there is not much to select from but this spot is authentic Mexican food! Everything is so delicious and the services is excellent! The place is beautiful inside and out! Every dish is so good! I will be coming back for sure. Keep it up!

The food was good. The Vida Burger and fajitas I wish they would have a bit more spice- flavor, but overall, ok. Chicharrones were pretty good to start with. Mojito drink 🍹 wasn't that good. Lemonade had a better flavor. Overall nice place and good experience.

The best Mexican restaurant, the food is really good and the beef fajitas are delicious, and I love the vida nachos.

My family and I decided to order and pick up food from Vida Agave for dinner. My husband ordered by phone on speaker while we were out. The person taking the order was very friendly and after my husband finished telling her what we wanted she repeated our order back to us. She told us an estimated time that the food would be ready. We showed up to the restaurant about 30 minutes later at the estimated time and sure enough our food was ready. I didn't go inside so I'm not sure about the ambiance. My husband picked up our food and we were on our way. To start I ordered the Vida Nachos to share with one of my teens. The Nachos came with tortilla chips, refried beans, queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and jalapenos. The nachos were okay. I appreciated that they put some ingredients on the side so that the nachos wouldn't get soggy. The sour cream, queso, and refried beans were separate. The other ingredients were spread out. The guacamole and the chicken were the most obvious on top of the nachos and the jalapenos were buried inside. I added some queso and refried beans to my portion of the nachos and gave them a try. The nachos were okay. The chips were crispy, the chicken was good but there wasn't enough of it in the nachos as it was mostly on top. The guacamole was fresh and spread out on top. There were plenty of jalapenos spread throughout. I didn't put the sour cream on the nachos but my teen loves sour cream and ate it with his portion of the nachos. After getting a few nachos I noticed that under the top level there was mostly just chips. I would have preferred more chicken and less guacamole. For my main meal I ordered the Enchiladas Verdes. The enchiladas were filled with chicken and had green sauce and cream on top of them. They came with a side of rice. The rice was really good. It was flavorful. The enchiladas were also very tasty. The chicken inside was tender and the green sauce with cream was flavorful. Overall it was a decent meal. The phone call was easy, the person taking the order was friendly, and the food was tasty. We'd return in the future when I the area.

Truly in between 3 and 4 stars but i would come back so I leaned towards 4. Came here mid study break on a whim lol and I do not regret it!!! The vibe is definitely casual and fun! Upon entry you can seat yourself and I was greeted quickly! Granted, it was a Monday night so it wasn't too busy BUT considering it was a Monday night, there was a decent crowd and that's always a good sign! Nonetheless, the service is great :) The drink menu is EXPANSIVE! It is mostly tequila and tequila-based drink options which I actually LOVE but it is a full bar so I'm sure they can make everything! The food menu also has a decent amount of options but is definitely more on the limited side but still somewhat diverse (burgers, tacos, wings, etc.) so it should be easy to find something you like! I got street corn, birria tacos, and a virgin mojito as well (now I typically would have got a drink drink but like I said, I had to go back to studying! Lol) Virgin passion fruit mojito: 10/10 so good and refreshing, I will definitely be back to try it with a little alcohol! Street corn: 6or7/10 creamy and seasoned throughout, strong chile flavor Birria tacos: 5/10. Tasty but I've had better! Overall, Vida Agave was a very pleasant find in Galveston. The staff is fantastic, the drinks DRANK, and food is good!!! I will DEFINITELY be returning to try a little more of everything honestly. And apparently they have Sunday Salsa Classes?!??? Yeah I'm coming back for those too!

The little unassuming storefront holds so much goodness and deliciousness, it's unbelievable. We are a family of 5, with two toddlers and a VERY hungry preteen. The toddlers both chose the quesadillas with waffle fries and were happy with their decision. The giant preteen chose the fajitas and actually stopped after one extra order of tortillas because he was full! Of course, he finished off most of it but there were still leftovers and the food was absolutely delicious. They also made them vegetarian for him by adding some squash instead of meat. My husband and I shared the burria tacos and agave fries. When I say this is the best Mexican food I've found in Texas, I mean it! We will be back every time we come back to Galveston. I highly recommend absolutely anything on the menu that we had. I did get a virgin Paloma and it was very sour. I didn't mind but if you're looking for a sweeter drink, maybe it's not the right one for you. Our server was outstanding, kind, patient with the kids, and friendly. Belgica made sure we had every thing we needed and then some. When we were all done, I ordered too much dessert which I didn't even get photos of because we were all so busy consuming it. The taco ice cream and flan were obviously house made and fresh. We finished it all. We will be back for sure! If you are looking for more of a West Coast vibe Mexican food, this is the place.

My brother and I visited last Friday night for the first time. Not really knowing what to expect. I was presently surprised by the nice clientele, the smiling servers and the overall fantastic vibe of this place. It was a little loud with a saxophone playing in the corner, but I can appreciate what they were trying to do. People seem to enjoy themselves out on the patio also where it is more quiet. The margaritas were fantastic. I had the blueberry margarita with Chambord I like and say is it was amazing. We both ordered the fajita burrito with shrimp and it was very large. We could've shared it a little salty, but overall very good. They charge extra for the chips and salsa but again Alsace were fresh warm and the tortilla chips tasted like they were made that day overall great experience , I'd like to come back with my husband just for appetizers and drinks.

This restaurant was listed under, "good for vegans", uhh, I don't think so! Maybe for vegetarians. I ordered some nachos without meat and cheese and when the order came out, it was doused in queso cheese. I immediately sent it back because I can't eat that. I asked that they make it vegan. The second time it came out, it barely had any lettuce, beans, tomatoes with a pile high tortilla chips. They don't serve vegan cheese or have meat substitutes which was a huge bummer! The nachos were quite bland. Servers were accommodating and apologized for bringing out the wrong order. For the meal, I ordered the vegan burrito. It comes with no sides which sucks too. The rice and beans are NOT vegan. They made with animal products. The burrito was absolutely bland and messy because of the amount of water based vegetables they included such as squash, zucchini, and tomatoes. They were out of mushrooms, so I opted in for carrots. It's funny that they call themselves a Spanish restaurant, but lack spices and seasonings. A little bit of salt, cumin, and chili powder would have gone a long way to make this flavorful. The other person I dined in with enjoyed their meal immensely because it was well seasoned. The atmosphere was okay; tables sat too close together so you could hear the next person's conversation. It's in a prime location of Downtown. I most likely won't return because I don't like nasty unseasoned food. It's 2024, they should at least adopt more vegan options to accommodate all customers.

The good: great parking and the food was fresh and delicious What I didn't love: no crispy taco options or beef options for the enchiladas or flautas There was a great saxophone player on stage that night which was nice because he walked around during dinner. Service was fairly fast but food came out faster. Drinks were good both alcoholic and not and happy hour is until 7 every day no matter where you are sitting.

Stopped by for a quick bite before our cruise on monday. Place wasn't really busy , there were only two other tables occupied. Restaurant has cool vibe. Ordered Birria Tacos, cheese quesadilla and vegan tacos Food was just okay, quesadilla was very cheesey! Service was decent

Ambiance: Clean, cute and quiet. We went on a Friday afternoon. Service: Our server was sweet, knowledgeable, fast and attentive. Food: Bang bang shrimp tacos: 9/10; the shrimp and fries were crispy and seasoned to perfection Watermelon mint mocktail: 10/10; refreshing, delicious! Chicken quesadilla: 7/10; the chicken was underseasoned

We enjoyed everything we ordered during our visit while on a girls trip to Galveston! We arrived around 7pm on a Saturday assuming it would be busy. Luckily we were able to be seated right away. The cocktails were delicious. The passion fruit mojito was everything I wanted in a cocktail. My friends also enjoyed their variety of flavored margaritas. The food hit the spot. The poblano shrimp was plenty filling, creamy and rich. Usually people leave the rice on their plates, but we all enjoyed the seasoned rice too. My friends ordered tacos, Flautas, and the chile relleno and everyone enjoyed their food. We'd definitely visit again when in Galveston!

Ambiance: (5/5) Great seating and music. Price: (4/5) Prices were average for the area. Food: (5/5) I got Mexican street corn that was very flavorful. I wish they had something a little bit more crunchy or spicy. I then got nachos which had the perfect amount of toppings to the the nachos did not get soggy until the end. The enchiladas had an amazing sauce and came with rice and beans. I thought the rice could have been a bit better, but beans were great as they were topped with a bit of cheese. Service: (5/5) Staff was very nice and attentive.

The burger was worse than on an airplane. The fries were not completely cooked. In fact they were raw in the bigger ones. The lettuce was wilted. The taquitos were not served with any sauce.

My friends and I did family style and split the bang bang shrimp, street corn dip, vida nachos, buffalo chicken strips, and the beer battered salmon during happy hour. The portions were a lot larger than I was expecting so it was definitely a bang for your buck. The bang bang shrimp was probably the best thing on the menu so it is a must get! The shrimp was super crispy and the sauce was so addictive. The coleslaw also really brought all the flavors together. The street corn dip was a really good take on the classic queso and chips. I really liked the addition of corn and chicken being a good touch with an equal chip to queso ratio. The vida nachos had really good flavors as well. The chicken and guacamole were delicious but I wish there was a bit more cheese. You do have to pay extra for meat though but I think even without protein it would've been great. The buffalo chicken strips were okay and did not stand out like the other dishes we had so I would not recommend this unless you are an avid fan. The beer battered salmon was super crispy and was delicious as well. It comes with rice and beans or fries but we opted for rice and beans. The beans were super good as well and an interesting take since they were more black had a different consistency from what I'm used to. We also got the strawberry mojito and a well. The mojito is super dangerous because it tastes just like juice and I could not taste the alcohol at all. The well had a bit more kick of alcohol and the bartenders were super accommodating making my friend's order since they were looking for all the necessary ingredients. The service was amazing. Our server was super attentive and checked on us multiple times throughout our visit. We were incorrectly charged but the manager resolved the issue without a hassle and comped our nachos, which was super sweet of her. In the future, just make sure to ask for the happy hour menu for both food and drinks since we were only given the drinks at first. Maybe that's where the confusion came in for charges regarding our meal. It was also a great vibe with lots of seating. There was live music with a saxophonist who was super talented and engaging the audience during our meals. The only thing to note is they are currently doing renovations to their restrooms so you will have to use a porta potty. There is also limited parking, but there was street parking nearby where you can then just walk on over to the restaurant.

Great food, drinks, friendly service and fun atmosphere in Galveston! If you're in town for the weekend, or heading out on a cruise, highly recommend Vida Agave!

Zero complaints. 10/10 recommend! -corn was amazing -sides (Refried and charro beans were perfect) -rice was meh but I didn't mind -staff was extremely attentive -restaurant was spotless -fried salmon tacos were fantastic! (The fresh pineapple salsa was a beautiful compliment!) -I don't even like flan, but theirs was AMAZING - and the star of the show was the Tamarindo Paloma!!!!! It's a must try!

Came for happy hour again after seeing the new additions to the menu on their Instagram! It's been great to see how this place has evolved since they've opened! They now have strawberry flavored margs, meat and veggie burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, chile relleno, and more options. There was also a new menu for restaurant week. This time, we ordered the enchiladas verdes and the burrito, which were both filling- especially the enchiladas! Decent portions of rice, beans, and guac! The enchiladas also had a lot of chicken in them. Vida burrito came with a tasty sauce and side of beans, and the burrito itself was stuffed. Our server Juan was super nice, as is the service everytime I've visited! It was pretty packed for happy hour on a Friday early evening, but it wasn't too loud. They had new lights dangling from the bar and ceilings that were a nice touch too. Plenty of free lot and street parking!

Very pleasant first time! We only got a round of drinks and some appetizers but it was perfect for what we wanted. Personally have a dislike for places who charge for salsa, and it wasn't a repeat for my table anyway so I'd probably skip that but everything else I'd recommend and get again.

Now is the perfect time to grab dinner outdoors at Vida Agave. My group happened upon a beautiful sunset while dining here. Vida Agave does drinks happy hour M-F from 2-7pm with $5 margs as well! Didn't order any this time but will definitely return. The surf and turf was fresh and delicious, the texture of the shrimp and beef was cooked perfectly. The kitchen was quick, even with our big group.

Wow! We visited Vita Agave for the first time on a Friday night. Everything was outstanding! Amazing food, don't miss the ceviche & anything with the birria! Great ambience including live music! Lovely service and great drinks too. We will definitely be back! Special thanks to Belgica & Luisa!!!

Very laid back staff. Valentina was very friendly and her service was great. Really good selection of drinks and food. Very chill vibes. Beef vida burrito felt like it was missing flavor, the vegetables overpowered the balance with the beef. I would recommend trying this place out for yourself. Time to enjoy these drinks, cheers

I've been here twice, and honestly the food is SO GOOD here! Service is always quick and ambiance is nice. Definitely one of the better restaurants I've tried on the island!

Came here after waiting for over an hour to ride the ferry. Was recommended this place and it was absolutely delicious and delightful. Service was great and the pastor tacos were my favorite!

Food was good but service was slow for it being the middle of the day and no one in the restaurant. Would def come again though

No complaints! We had the margarita flight, birria quesadillas and bang-bang shrimp. Everything was excellent, we will definitely be back. Dargy was super nice and her recommendations were spot on! Can't recommend this place enough.

Literally the best Mexican restaurant in Galveston with the best DJ on weekends! The drinks were absolutely amazing me and my man loved it here. Everything we ordered was so good. The food, the Latin music, and they even had cute bubbles come out during the DJ playing. We came back twice during our little vacay here and we are so happy we did. We can't wait to come back already for our next trip, service was on point! 10/10 recommend. The kitchen does close early even though they're open late on Saturday which is the only downside.

The food was excellent especially the Birria Tacos. The Ceviche was very good too. The place and warm and friendly, very cute vibe. Our server did an excellent job. We will definitely be back.

This place is just ok. It's not like the most amazing mexican food, but it's pretty good for the island. Service is good and we didn't have to wait long for anything, but the food itself is kinda bland. They did have live music the last time we went which was cool.

My friends and I went during happy hour on a Friday evening and Vida Agave did not disappoint! - Food was amazing! Highly recommend the beer battered salmon, bang bang shrimp and strawberry mojito! - They provided amazing service! They also had live music which created such an amazing ambiance! Highly recommend if you're in the area! - Downside there are no bathrooms inside the building only portal potties in the parking lot. Also there was limited parking, but there is plenty of street parking on the side of the building!

As I was searching for places here at Galveston, I happened to come across this Mexican establishment that had great reviews so I decided to give it a go. The place has a nice touch such as the decorations & it definitely felt the vibe as if I were in Mexico. For the food I went with the Mahi Mahi tacos & I was kinda disappointed that it mentioned it had Chipotle Aioli because it lacked the taste of it. On the other hand the Mahi Mahi tasted delicious & it felt like I was eating chicken. The charro beans & spanish rice were the surprise of the night as they felt homemade something that my mom would have made... simply extraordinary. Overall service was fast & would definitely come again to try new dishes that may very well surprise me.

Reasonable prices for high quality. Excellent friendly service. Nice vibe. Food was fresh, delicious, good portions. What more could you ask for? We chose to sit outside and the wind picked up, and my Mexican Martini was spraying in the wind. We picked up and move inside - the waiter brought me a second cocktail for free even though only a little was spilled and we had a good laugh about it. Later I could decide between the surf and turf or beef tacos, and he said I'll just bring you one of each. Similarly helped us out with the appetizers. Excellent service made a good meal great!

Holy smokes everything we ordered was DELICIOUS! We started with the street corn and guacamole -YUM! My dad and I shared the blackened mahi mahi tacos and the bang bang shrimp - soooo good! Will def be back!!

I'm from Kansas but my family came to visit and tried this little joint. Best tacos I've ever had, just don't tell my grandma or she'll slap me with a tortilla!

Another late night date night and it was a hit. Just randomly stumbled across it when searching for restaurants that were open late during the week. I think the first tacos we had were the chicken street tacos .. just ok. Maybe 3/4 stars. Birria tacos- so good. Cheesy and meaty. Really good. So good in fact we returned the next day for more tacos and drinks Birria quesadilla was recommended over tacos for the and it was a great suggestion. They were just as food if not better than the night before because of the size. We had food for a snack later . 5 stars Bang bang shrimp tacos- the shrimp were plump and fried perfectly . 4.5 stars Pineapple jalepeno margarita- very good . 4 Stars We found a really great tequila that we loved. The tajin and orange touch was unexpected and great for our shots . The decor is cute and open. Edward was our server the 2nd day and was very friendly and helpful Would definitely return

Fun Vibe! This is a unique spot to try when you are in Galveston. It is attached to a souvenir shop which for a local was a little questionable. Please don't let that fool you. The bar was fantastic. I tried the Mexican martini and it is one of the best I have had. We also had the chicharrones with the triple dip. They were were hot and bubbly. A must try! We also had dinner and dessert. Overall the food was good, the service was great and the ambiance was fun. We will be back to try more dishes.

Came back a year later and everything was still on point! This time it was my turn to get the birria quesadilla because I have regretted not getting it for a whole year & it lived up to the hype 100%. The happy hour was awesome my favorite was the jalapeño bacon wrap (I would love to see this with brisket instead of chicken too) our server was really awesome we could tell she was running the whole floor & bar by herself with no stress at all, and stayed attentive. The place was nice clean and a great place for photo opportunity. I'll definitely be back.

Dinks we terrific. I tried the Aperol Coconut Rita - yum! The food was a bit too salty but that's probably just me. Service and ambience were also top notch! Oh, and super cool restrooms

We had a party of eight and made reservations. Food was good. Surplus was even better.Thank you Andries and Luisa we will definitely be back.

It was our first time here and it was a really cool experience from the start, lively music and friendly staff. We started with chips and queso then We ordered the street tacos with beef and the Birria tacos. All flavorful and filling. The avocado margarita was delish and my husband really enjoyed his michelada. We def want to come back!

Food great!- not regular Tex-mex which was a nice surprise! Very eclectic menu. Street corn fab. Chicken enchiladas 12/10. Passion fruit marg yummy! Dargy, our server, very sweet and attentive. Will def come back with friends and fam

Delicious and quaint restaurant. We were greeted upon entry with a friendly smile. We decided to sit at the bar we had Paloma, margaritas, and a pineapple jalapeño to drink all yummy. We ordered the chicharron trio dip for an appetizer -a must try! Then we shared classic beef street tacos and honestly the best I've had. We finished with flan and it was great my husband loved it, I am not a flan fan. We will definitely come again! Service 5/5, food 5/5, cleanliness 5/5 And they offer free salsa lesson on Sunday

vida agave is a must spot when visiting Galveston. my family and I had margaritas, a draft beer, ceviche, queso, the birrria quesadillas, steak tacos and enchiladas and it was ALL declious! there was even live saxophone music and looked like they do lights late at night. the server was amazing, we had Belgica, she was attentaive and great with recommendations. when buying a hat from this shopping area they had we got to chat with Luisa, she was very kind and appreciative of our praise! check this place outtt

I took my mom and grandma here for dinner during our weekend in Galveston and we couldn't be more satisfied. My grandma especially can be very hard to please when it comes to food because she takes medications that interfere with her appetite but even she was totally impressed. We had the Mexican street corn as an appetizer, I had the Thai chili chicken tacos, my mom had the cheeseburger and my grandma had the jumbo fried shrimp. We loved everything, it was all well seasoned and so flavorful. I had my Thai chicken fried and it was perfectly crispy, the chili sauce was delicious, the waffle fries are some of the best we've had and my grandma ate everything on her plate which is rare for her. The prices are super reasonable which is not very common on the island. We've been to so many restaurants in Galveston that charge $25+ per plate and the food is just mediocre so to get amazing food for $10-$15 a plate is really incredible. We loved it so much we came back 2 days in a row and it's definitely our new favorite spot whenever we come to Galveston.

Our waiter Andres was outstanding. He insured all our needs were met without any hesitation. This man was the epitome of a waiter. Outstanding job Andres, keep up the great job we look forward to seeing you again .

This place is amazing. We stumbled upon this place thanks to yelp. We were wanting Mexican and Seafood but it was late. The service overall was awesome and the food was outstanding. Belgium was so helpful and did a great job! We got the Birria Quesadilla and Surf & Turf burrito. Highly recommend both. Thank you Vida Agave!

What a great new place on the Island! We sat outside at night and throughly enjoyed the evening. I had the Bam Bam Tacos and they were so flavorful. We all had the frozen margaritas which were spot on! The service was excellent and the three of us really enjoyed our meal, drinks and the ambience of Vida Agave. Highly recommend!

The food and drinks were sooooo good! Drinks are nice and strong! Ambience is cute for an IG moment!

Kept it simple with water and lemon as she offered . The chili tacos were incredible. Kindly she let me do grilled chicken and don't fits with my health goals. Polite service from second I walked in. Server always acted happy to make changes I wanted. Really happy I found this place

We were in Galveston for a quick Labor Day escape, and came across this place with awesome reviews on Yelp! So we gave this small business a shot and man oh man, it did not disappoint. If there's one place I'd go back to it would be Vida Agave! Quiet honestly, their food actually looks exactly like how's it's shown on the menu. The food overall was amazing, we loved and enjoyed it sooo much!! We couldn't get enough. The Birria tacos - the best I've have had hands down. The Thai chilli chicken tacos, for a primarily mexican restaurant they hit all the Thai flavors spot on! They did a really good job with their Asian flavors and hitting the mark with it! I highly recommend this place. Though we didn't get drinks, they drinks looked amazing from what we saw. Don't let the outward appearance of this spot fool ya. It's definitely a hidden treasure on the island!

Stopped here because of the other reviews here on Yelp. My family really enjoyed their food they had got and said it was very good and not spicy at all. I had the birria tacos, which unfortunately, I found to be bland and the consommé was pretty salty too. Now the Mexican Street Corn was very good and definitely a highlight of my meal. The service was very good and they even had a salsa dancing class going on while we ate. It was quite the experience. Overall, our party enjoyed the experience.