Agave Mexican Bar & Grill

Agave Mexican Bar & Grill is a well-established Mexican restaurant at 8 E Main Street in Newark, Delaware, located on the central commercial spine of the University of Delaware's college town and serving as one of the most popular dining and social destinations for the university community, Newark residents, and visitors to this northern Delaware city. The menu covers a broad range of Mexican and Tex-Mex preparations with an emphasis on generous portions, strong margaritas, and accessible pricing that reflects the restaurant's position as a neighborhood anchor rather than a tourist-facing destination. Fajita platters arrive at the table in sizzling cast-iron pans with properly charred peppers and onions alongside seasoned protein choices — chicken, beef, shrimp, or combination — with rice, beans, and house-made pico de gallo. Street tacos, served in pairs on small corn tortillas with cilantro and diced white onion in the traditional format, provide a lighter option well-suited to grazing and sharing. The margarita selection extends from classic lime to seasonal fruit variations, available frozen or on the rocks and in sizes from individual to shareable pitchers. The atmosphere reflects the university-town setting — lively, informal, and social, with noise levels that climb during football weekends and end-of-semester celebrations. Main Street in Newark draws heavily from the University of Delaware campus population, and the restaurant's hours extend into the late evening on weekends to serve the post-event crowd. Walk-in service is the norm; large groups should call (302) 266-8000 to discuss seating options.