Dining at Blue Agave

[andiesenji]

I rarely visit my friends in Yorba Linda without having at least one meal at Blue Agave.

This has been a local favorite for a number of years and the food has always been excellent.

It is much less busy on a Tuesday night than later in the week and the weekends, when there is usually a waiting period for a table. I have never been in the bar but have been told it is very comfortable and the drinks (I do not imbibe because of an allergy to alcohol) are generous and the service is excellent.

There were four of us, but two had the same so there are photos of only three plates.

First, the Arrival!

Just inside the door, a welcoming mural.

My friend's margarita 'on the rocks'

The (slightly decimated) basket of tortilla chips.

My platter of Carnitas, braised pork wrapped in a banana leaf, cooked and served with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro, Texas beans, rice and tortillas. 8.95

My friend Carol had Banana Leaf-Wrapped Chicken Medllions, Chicken breast medallions served on a bed of Cuban white rice (she had thinly sliced grilled zucchini instead of the rice) topped with a roasted tomato salsa, sweet red peppers and orange relish. Served with fresh vegetables and borracho beans. 13.95.

Her son had Tempe Tacos. Large flour tortillas stuffed with grilled steak, grilled chicken breast or fresh Mahi-Mahi served with a fresh quemada salsa and Texas beans and rice. 9.95.