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Agave Uptown

Uptown · Mexican

2135 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA, 94612Directions
4.4★★★★★★★★★★1,060 reviews

Mole fans, mezcal drinkers, and Monday-Tuesday check-ins converge here.

Agave Uptown is a $$ Mexican restaurant in Uptown, Oakland. It has logged 112 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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“Great place” · “The food and drinks are outstanding” · “food and drinks” · “food and drinks are” · “dishes The cocktails” · “dishes The cocktails are”“Great place” · “The food and drinks are outstanding” · “food and drinks” · “food and drinks are” · “dishes The cocktails” · “dishes The cocktails are”“Great place” · “The food and drinks are outstanding” · “food and drinks” · “food and drinks are” · “dishes The cocktails” · “dishes The cocktails are”“Great place” · “The food and drinks are outstanding” · “food and drinks” · “food and drinks are” · “dishes The cocktails” · “dishes The cocktails are”“Great place” · “The food and drinks are outstanding” · “food and drinks” · “food and drinks are” · “dishes The cocktails” · “dishes The cocktails are”“Great place” · “The food and drinks are outstanding” · “food and drinks” · “food and drinks are” · “dishes The cocktails” · “dishes The cocktails are”
agaveuptown.com

Why go

Agave Uptown is a $$ Mexican restaurant with a 4.4 Google rating across 1,060 reviews, with highlighted praise including mole, cocktails, and Oaxacan dishes named by diners. Reviewers call out the Tinga tostada, Tlayuda Mixto with chapulines, mezcal drinks like the Paloma and Jefecito, and notably friendly service.

On Blackbird, Agave Uptown has 112 all-time on-chain check-ins, with activity recorded from July 20 to August 4, 2026. The busiest check-in days are Monday and Tuesday.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Agave Uptown has a 4.4 Google rating from 1,060 reviews.
  • Blackbird shows 112 all-time on-chain check-ins for the restaurant.
  • Monday and Tuesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • A reviewer praises the mole dishes, and reviewers praise cocktails and drinks.
  • Named review favorites include Tinga tostada and Tlayuda Mixto with chapulines.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Its Blackbird traffic is strongest on Monday and Tuesday.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Great place”×2
  • “The food and drinks are outstanding”
  • “food and drinks”
  • “food and drinks are”
  • “dishes The cocktails”
  • “dishes The cocktails are”
  • “dish and great drinks”
  • “the drinks were small in size”
i met up with a girlfriend on a tuesday. the baristas were all friendly and provided great service. i only had appetizers, but did have a Tinga tostada and it was delicious. the drinks were small in size, but delicious.
Gabby B3 months ago
Agave Uptown is such a hidden gem. The food and drinks are outstanding. Definitely try the Tlayuda Mixto with chapulines and a Mezcal drink (Paloma or Jefecito). They are a match made in heaven. Isaac is an incredible host and makes you feel like you are famila!
Lee4 months ago
Great place! I keep on coming back for the mole dishes. The cocktails are phenomenal. Will keep on coming back for sure. Every time I pay for oaxacan dish and great drinks. Everyone is very friendly.
Rodolfo Laforteza III5 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

mains

  • Molcajete

    $30.00
  • Cecina

    $20.00
  • Mole Chicken

    $27.00
  • Trio de Mole

    $26.00
  • Two Tacos

    Choice Of: Wild Salmon Seabass Fish or Shrimp

    $18.00
  • Enchiladas

    $20.00

appetizers

  • Molotes

    $9.00
  • Ceviche

    $19.00
  • Empanada de Huitlacoche

    $19.00
  • Memelitas

    $10.00

salads

  • Caesar Salad

    $15.00
  • Del Jardin

    $15.00
seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

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Flynet check ins

112

Neighborhood

Uptown

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Fridaytoday
12a11a10p

Inside Agave Uptown

Review signal

4.4

1,060 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside Agave Uptown

Why go

Agave Uptown is a $$ Mexican restaurant with a 4.4 Google rating across 1,060 reviews, with highlighted praise including mole, cocktails, and Oaxacan dishes named by diners. Reviewers call out the Tinga tostada, Tlayuda Mixto with chapulines, mezcal drinks like the Paloma and Jefecito, and notably friendly service.

On Blackbird, Agave Uptown has 112 all-time on-chain check-ins, with activity recorded from July 20 to August 4, 2026. The busiest check-in days are Monday and Tuesday.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.4

1,060 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

What to order

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

mains

  • Molcajete

    $30.00
  • Cecina

    $20.00
  • Mole Chicken

    $27.00
  • Trio de Mole

    $26.00
  • Two Tacos

    Choice Of: Wild Salmon Seabass Fish or Shrimp

    $18.00
  • Enchiladas

    $20.00

appetizers

  • Molotes

    $9.00
  • Ceviche

    $19.00
  • Empanada de Huitlacoche

    $19.00
  • Memelitas

    $10.00

salads

  • Caesar Salad

    $15.00
  • Del Jardin

    $15.00
seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Great place”×2
  • “The food and drinks are outstanding”
  • “food and drinks”
  • “food and drinks are”
  • “dishes The cocktails”
  • “dishes The cocktails are”
  • “dish and great drinks”
  • “the drinks were small in size”
i met up with a girlfriend on a tuesday. the baristas were all friendly and provided great service. i only had appetizers, but did have a Tinga tostada and it was delicious. the drinks were small in size, but delicious.
Gabby B3 months ago
Agave Uptown is such a hidden gem. The food and drinks are outstanding. Definitely try the Tlayuda Mixto with chapulines and a Mezcal drink (Paloma or Jefecito). They are a match made in heaven. Isaac is an incredible host and makes you feel like you are famila!
Lee4 months ago
Great place! I keep on coming back for the mole dishes. The cocktails are phenomenal. Will keep on coming back for sure. Every time I pay for oaxacan dish and great drinks. Everyone is very friendly.
Rodolfo Laforteza III5 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Agave Uptown has a 4.4 Google rating from 1,060 reviews.
  • Blackbird shows 112 all-time on-chain check-ins for the restaurant.
  • Monday and Tuesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • A reviewer praises the mole dishes, and reviewers praise cocktails and drinks.
  • Named review favorites include Tinga tostada and Tlayuda Mixto with chapulines.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Its Blackbird traffic is strongest on Monday and Tuesday.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Agave Uptown.

  • Viridian

    Uptown

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
  • Beeryland

    Downtown Oakland

    3MIN WALK274m
  • Tarts de Feybesse

    Uptown

    6MIN WALK
  • Sobre Mesa

    Downtown Oakland

    7MIN WALK

FAQ

How popular is Agave Uptown?

Agave Uptown has logged 112 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Agave Uptown busiest?

Agave Uptown is busiest on Thursday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Agave Uptown serve?

Agave Uptown serves Mexican cuisine.

How expensive is Agave Uptown?

Agave Uptown is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Agave Uptown?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Agave Uptown in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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