Casa Agave — Restaurant in Peoria Heights

Some of the best Mexican food in Illinois PERIOD. I've been far and wide, particularly in Mexico. The dishes are very reminiscent of the Oxacan traditional cuisine. In particular, the enchiladas and chilaquiles (if they're available). The ceviche is excellent too. Very traditional and similar to those found on the west coast of Mexico, especially in the state of Jalisco. And then there's the tequila selection. Truly a cut above everyone else in the area. It puts a lot of high dollar restaurants, even in the Chicago area, to shame. With a name like casa agave, I wouldn't except anything less. The bartender, Natalie, is a cutie too. Very nice and easy to talk too. Im happy to say that the ambiance matches the quality of the food. Feels very refined and polished. The owners clearly went above and beyond with their Vision. This is exactly what...

The atmosphere and service at the restaurant were both quite good—friendly staff and a pleasant, well-designed space. The mixed drinks were especially delicious and clearly crafted with care.

However, the value for money just wasn’t there. Portion sizes were disappointingly small. I ordered the taco plate, which came with just three small tacos for $18, and no rice or beans on the side. We ended up ordering a side of rice, which arrived in a tiny ramekin—about the size of a side of ranch—for an additional $5. Needless to say, we left still hungry.

While the experience was enjoyable in some aspects, the underwhelming portions and steep pricing make it hard to justify a return visit. I have high hopes for this place after some initial...

Peoria has needed a place like this for a long time. Went on a pretty busy Saturday night only a couple of weeks after opening. We were seated quickly, and the service was pretty smooth. Our party of four ordered drinks and appetizers. The Oaxacan Old Fashion was smoky and delicious. We ordered Tres Ceviches and Trio de Salsas ... all were very different and very tasty. Our party of four all ordered something different. I had the Pulpo Asado. The octopus was perfectly cooked ... it was very tender and juicy. The rest of the party all said their dishes were spot on. It was a great dinner. I can't...