Los Agaves Mexican Grill — Restaurant in Moline

I'm not usually on the eastern side of the Mississippi river these days, but an errand took across I-74 and such was my afternoon. At a certain point, I got hungry for Mexican food and decided to try the one of the Los Agaves on the Illinois side of the river.

Much the the appearance of this Los Agaves is similar or even identical to the one I frequent on Utica Ridge Road in Davenport. The interior has that yellowed adobe styling about it, there's an expansive patio (that no one was using on account of the weather this time of year), and the menu was exactly the same.

There was a very large group waiting to be sat (like 16 people) so I waited at the entrance for a brief few minutes. The staff were on though, and as soon as that huge group got sat and situated I was whisked off to a table of my own. Soon after, I had my diet coke and chips and salsa with which to ponder over the menu.

I guess I didn't do much pondering, as I ended up getting the same thing I usually get - a Combination #1 with rice (has two enchiladas and a taco, also. Not long after my order was complete and to me at the table. Not much really to say there - I was exactly as expected. The enchiladas were filling, the rice was the exact texture expected and seasoned well, and the taco was served as is custom there with way too much cheese (I like this - means you can mix the extra cheese with the rice later).

Not but a few minutes after finishing my great meal I had the check and paid. I can't really say much more about this particular Los Agaves - the experience during this visit is exactly what I'd expect from the location in Davenport. Fast and excellent service, great food, and a clean, vibrant environment. Thanks for...

I was working in town and felt like some Mexican food. Because of the many good reviews I stopped in. The menu right away tells you that this is not an authentic Mexican restaurant. Hard Shell tacos, “tampenqueña” with a T-Bone steak, and Pace picante sauce with the store bought tortilla chips. The steak was cooked well done and offered with A-1 sauce. I felt like I was on candid camera. This place should not call itself a Mexican restaurant. The decorations were nice but that was the only Mexicano part of this place. I told the waitress that the steak was over cooked and the jasmine style rice they used for the meal instead of the medium grain rice, that every abuelita uses to make her rice, was the last straw. I took two bites of the steak and she still charged me for the meal. Many apologies but charged me for the meal. The Salad was good so I paid the $26 and gladly left knowing that I didn’t have to choke down that food. Never again. I should’ve known better. If you want an Outback Steakhouse experience with a Piñata vibe then check...

I wish the service was better. The food was excellent and good sized portions. 3 of us shared an order of steak fajitas, an order of chimicanga (sorry about the spelling-but you should still order it), and the dessert cheesecake deep fried thing that sounded so bad that I don't remember the name of it. Best thing we ever had there* But the tequila sunrise...... Both my daughters and I were going to share it. (The youngest just turned 21 and we were introducing her to drinks that could have alcohol but you may not taste it.)well.... We ordered patrone. They made the drink with a VERY generous shot and went from there! Lol. We didn't even get her to taste it because it was STRONG! The patrone was featured well. After we got over the"mixed drinks are fruity" bias. We noticed that the taste and nose of the tequila came out and it was a very nice addition to the meal. It became a sipping flavor to balance the savory and stayed relevant...