Agave's Mexican Kitchen - Hewitt

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Coke Bear
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My wife and I tried Hewitt's newest restaurant Friday evening - Agave's Mexican Kitchen.

We arrived about 6:15 that evening and the parking lot was packed. We parked next door at the eye doctor's office and walked up the hill.

We had about a 20-minute wait for our table. We opted to wait outside because the weather was nice and the place was full.

It's a small establishment. The building has been resurrected from the Chopstix (located directly behind in a new build.) For those really old school folks, the edifice is the original Bush's from the 80's.

But I digress, after my wait time had expired, I went inside to ask the hostess when we would be called. They expired some confusion and someone took our table. They took my cell phone, but I never received a call.

When I saw my name scratched, they immediately rectified the situation and gave us a choice of a newly cleaned booth or table.

Our server was prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. I ordered a 22oz Modelo and my wife order the margarita served in a "Big O" schooner.

To say that it was strong was an understatement. My wife isn't a big drinker, but it knocked her on her a$$.

She ordered the street tacos, which she received 5. They were awesome. I ordered the Quesabirras, which came plated in three. The consome was great. If (when) I order this again, I'll ask the server to have the cook place the onions and cilantro inside with the birria. Otherwise, they come as a toping.

Having said all that, we waited for our food for a LONG time. I bet it was more that 20-30 minutes. I would normally get upset with this, but my wife was really enjoying her margarita and our server keep apologizing and kept us filled with chips and salsa (which were also really good.)

TL;DR,
It was really good, but due to large crowd and newness, it was a longer than normal meal. The prices were good; service and food were great. We'll be back.

Here is my attempt at a link to their Facebook page.
BaylorHistory
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Wasn't that building a Golden Chick in the early/mid 90s and then a Chicken Express after that? It being a Bush's was before my time.
Karl, it didn't happen.
Coke Bear
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BaylorHistory said:

Wasn't that building a Golden Chick in the early/mid 90s and then a Chicken Express after that? It being a Bush's was before my time.
IIRC, it was a Golden Chick managed by Keith Bush. He may have let that building go and built a Bush's down the street from that. I'll have to ask some old Midway folks that might remember better.
PartyBear
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I don't know the exact address but in the Kaye 80s and into the late 90s (?) the original Bushes was on Hewitt drive a little way down from the now Midway Middle school toward 35. Thanks for the review. We have to try it. The wife loves Margaritas.
Localbear
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I always feel like Bert's was the first good place in Hewitt that liked. Uncle Dan's also was good back then.
T-REX
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We just moved here 2 weeks ago. Might have to swing by there this weekend!
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Localbear said:

I always feel like Bert's was the first good place in Hewitt that liked. Uncle Dan's also was good back then.


I moved here in 2002. Uncle Dan's has been. Bad since I have been here.
Localbear
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Yes I agree it was and is bad. It was more of a reference of being one of the only food options in Hewitt back in the 90s so by default it was good.
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BaylorHistory said:

Wasn't that building a Golden Chick in the early/mid 90s and then a Chicken Express after that? It being a Bush's was before my time.


Golden Fried Chicken and the very first Bush's Fried Chicken were in that building.
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Took the wife and baby for dinner tonight. Sat right down but took a while for a waitress to wait on us i itially. But once she had, service was prompt. House frozen mango marg was delicious land wife enjoyed her chamoy marg too. Mine felt decently strong. Having just moved down here from dfw, the prices mDe me happy. We got a large marg each and our entree for less than $60 after tax b4 tip.

Chips and salsa were good. We shared the mocajete agave and it was amazing!!!
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hodedofome
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I tried to get my wife to go there but she said no way.

So what that means is if she sees someone she knows praising it on social media, she'll absolutely go. But if the idea came from me, then there's no way it could be good. Ah well.
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Localbear said:

I always feel like Bert's was the first good place in Hewitt that liked. Uncle Dan's also was good back then.

Wish someone could get his recipe. Their burgers tasted like no other burger I've had. Is Bert Vandiver still alive?
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hodedofome said:

I tried to get my wife to go there but she said no way.

So what that means is if she sees someone she knows praising it on social media, she'll absolutely go. But if the idea came from me, then there's no way it could be good. Ah well.

There have been some good comments on the Nextdoor and Facebook apps.

My wife and I went back on Friday. The wait was better managed this time. I could tell my server was new, but she did OK.

I tried the Enchiladas Suizas with the tomatillo sauce. It wasn't as flavorful as I prefer. I doubt I'd get that again. My next visit will be to try the fajitas.

My wife tried the Barria Burrito. It was huge, but it doesn't come with a side. She said that it was even better than the street tacos, which she loved.

She again had the house margarita with was very potent.
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SoonerFrogs said:

Localbear said:

I always feel like Bert's was the first good place in Hewitt that liked. Uncle Dan's also was good back then.

Wish someone could get his recipe. Their burgers tasted like no other burger I've had. Is Bert Vandiver still alive?

Man, that's a blast from the past. I loved that place as a kid.
dave714
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The food is good and margaritas were strong first couple visits. The drive thru is painfully slow.
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SoonerFrogs said:

Localbear said:

I always feel like Bert's was the first good place in Hewitt that liked. Uncle Dan's also was good back then.

Wish someone could get his recipe. Their burgers tasted like no other burger I've had. Is Bert Vandiver still alive?
Bert is alive and well. Flys private jets for a living now.
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SoonerFrogs said:

Localbear said:

I always feel like Bert's was the first good place in Hewitt that liked. Uncle Dan's also was good back then.

Wish someone could get his recipe. Their burgers tasted like no other burger I've had. Is Bert Vandiver still alive?
the ole #7 with cheese from back when he was on wooded acres.. good times!
SoonerFrogs
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back on topic....drove past Agave's the last two evenings and it was busy. Like no parking spots in the lot busy.
T-REX
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SoonerFrogs said:

back on topic....drove past Agave's the last two evenings and it was busy. Like no parking spots in the lot busy.
tbf it's a small joint with a small parking lot.
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hodedofome
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How long until they move to a bigger place.
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I spy T-Rex enjoying a few margaritas
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bears1423 said:

I spy T-Rex enjoying a few margaritas

bahaha holy hell
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