Miel De Agave Phoenix

Reviews

• LB

  Lane Bonney

  4 days ago
  3.0
  This was an interesting experience, and it’s probably mostly my fault for not researching this place ahead of time. Met some coworkers here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. I, and they, were under the assumption it was a Mexican restaurant. What it actually ended up being was a trendy nightclub steakhouse type atmosphere… I eat at loud bars and sports bars all over the country regularly, but this place was extremely loud and honestly difficult to have conversations with people you’re trying to catch up with. Would not recommend it for that type of meal… The food, however, was pretty good. I enjoy steaks so I was able to pivot from what I thought I’d be eating and found the Surf and Turf which was pretty tasty. They only have 3 Mexican dishes on the menu, the rest are steaks and other meat dishes. Service was mostly attentive. They were pretty busy and seemed to manage it well. Parking is not easy to find and is paid. Just some things I wish I knew ahead of time. Again, probably my fault for most of it. But it wasn’t what I pictured in my head.
• RJ

  Roman Jimenez

  5 days ago
  1.0
  I came here for a birthday dinner with a party of 10, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. We brought our own birthday cake, which the restaurant took from us to refrigerate. When it was time for the cake, we repeatedly asked for it but had to eventually go into the kitchen ourselves to ask for it before they finally brought it out. Even after receiving the cake, the restaurant refused to provide us with any silverware, plates, or utensils to actually eat it. This was especially frustrating considering we had brought the cake ourselves and had specifically asked for it multiple times. The service was also very poor. Our server only came by a few times throughout the meal, and it felt like we were being overlooked, especially since our party of 10 already had a mandatory 20% gratuity. We waited approximately 45 minutes just to receive our check, which is unacceptable. There were also serious issues with our orders. For example, the $40 carne asada plate came with only two relatively small pieces of steak. We specifically asked for flour tortillas but were given corn tortillas instead, and the flour tortillas we requested didn’t arrive until we had already finished eating. Additionally, alcohol was served to members of our party who were under 21, even after the staff was made aware of their ages. IDs were not checked for members of the party who were ordering alcohol, which is extremely irresponsible. Overall, the experience felt very unprofessional and poorly handled from beginning to end. Between the lack of attention from our server, incorrect orders, extremely long wait for the check, the way our birthday cake was handled, and alcohol being served to underage guests, this was not the experience we expected and is not something I would consider acceptable.
• AH

  Angela Hernandez

  Sep 27, 2026
  2.0
  This restaurant has a really good atmosphere. Well designed. We were sat fairly quickly for how busy they were. After we got our drink orders a photographer came around and took pictures, felt let we were on a cruise ship because they are always taking pictures for you to purchase. We were a large party split into two checks. Check #1 ordered a few appetizers, they all said they were delicious. Check #2 did not order an appetizers. Check #1 mostly ordered off the higher priced side of the menu, Check #2 ordered off the lower priced side of the menu. Check #1 got all of the attention, waitresses checked on them, refilled their drinks. Check #2 couldn’t get any attention. They needed drink refills but were just ignored. The pasta dish was good, the tacos came with a tablespoon size side of beans. The Ceaser Salad would have been ok if the chicken wasn’t burnt. When she brought the check we let her know that the chicken was dry and burnt on the chicken Caesar salad she just said ok and walked away. For 5 adults and one child our bill was $262. If you wanted to pay by card they charged an additional fee of 3%. Because we had a large party they added a 20% Gratuity, which we expected. Overall, we would not return to this restaurant
• M3

  Mama of 3

  Sep 27, 2026
  5.0
  Such a beautiful and delicious place to eat at! It is very popular, though, so I recommend making a reservation if it is a weekend or evening. We went for my cousin's birthday, so we all ordered something different and shared. We tried the chicharron tacos, elote, calamari, cheesecake, churros, agauchiles, steak aguachiles, guacamole, green pasta with bacon wrapped shrimp, surf and turf, and chocolate cake. Every. Single. Thing. Was. Phenomenal! I don't drink, but my cousins had a lot of the alcohol beverages, and they said those were delicious, too. I hiiiighly recommend this place. It is pricy, but worth it! Also, can I tell you that we had the BEST waitress I've ever experienced in my life. Her name was Marcia, and she had the best manners and attentiveness to us that I've EVER seen! We left her a humongous tip because we wanted her to know how incredible she was. I think other waiters and waitresses could learn a lot from her. This girl was 🔥! When I return, I will make sure it is on an evening that she is working, and wait as long as I need to for her to be our waitress. The only recommendation I have is to improve the taste of the salsa that came with the chips. It looked great, but didn't match the deliciousness of the rest of the food. Definitely not impactful enough for me to change any stars on my review, though, since everything else was incredible!
• RR

  Roger C. Rose

  Sep 9, 2026
  5.0
  Miel de Agave was a great experience overall. There were a few details I’d refine, but the food was good, the cocktails were excellent, and the hospitality ultimately pushed the evening into five-star territory. We started with the guacamole and chips. The guac was fantastic—fresh, chunky, well seasoned, and exactly the texture I want from guacamole. The menu describes the chips as house-made, although ours had the appearance and texture of commercially produced tortilla chips. Not a dealbreaker, especially given how good the guacamole was, but worth noting. The rib-style elotes were good and made for a fun presentation. The chipotle aioli tasted closer to sriracha mayo than something distinctly smoky or chipotle-forward. I’d also rethink the whole cilantro sprigs. Chopped cilantro distributed across the corn—or perhaps micro cilantro—would bring freshness into every bite while elevating the presentation. The quesabirria was very good. The consommé deserves particular credit: rich, flavorful, and with great body. I would have loved just a little more melted cheese to really deliver on the “quesa” part. The pickled onions were excellent—bright, tangy, and visually beautiful. The Sonoran tacos were generously filled with protein. The chicken was a little dry and overcooked, but the green salsa was fantastic, with just enough serrano heat to make it interesting without overpowering the taco. The roja, by comparison, was fairly one-dimensional and lacked the personality of the verde. The cocktail program was a highlight. The margarita was beautifully balanced, and the Agavero, with hibiscus, was delicious—bright, refreshing, and one of my favorite things of the evening. The real star, though, was Marcia, our server. Great hospitality can completely change the way you experience a restaurant, and she did exactly that. She was engaging, warm, and genuinely friendly without ever feeling performative or intrusive. She simply had an essence about her that elevated the entire evening. Restaurants spend enormous amounts of time thinking about food, beverage, and design, but people like Marcia are what guests remember. The space itself is attractive and creates a great atmosphere. My one design gripe: fake plants are almost always a faux pas in my book. In an otherwise thoughtfully designed room, they tend to detract rather than enhance. Overall, there’s a lot being done well at Miel de Agave. A few details could use refinement, but the strengths far outweighed the misses. Excellent cocktails, some genuinely memorable flavors, generous portions, and exceptional hospitality from Marcia made this an easy five stars. We’ll absolutely be back.