Agave Cocina & Tequilas

What Agave Cocina & Tequilas does

Agave Cocina & Tequilas is a privately held, independently operated Mexican restaurant chain operating three full-service locations in the Seattle metropolitan area: Queen Anne (Seattle), Issaquah Highlands, and Bothell. The company serves contemporary hand-crafted Mexican cuisine built on fresh, natural ingredients — locally sourced sustainable seafood, free-range hormone-free proteins, and no preservatives, trans-fats, or lard — with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian accommodations. Its bar program is differentiated by an inventory of over 100 premium tequilas and mezcals across five styles (Blanco/Silver, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo, and Mezcal), complemented by hand-crafted cocktails made from scratch with fresh juices and curated tequila flights.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: dine-in service (lunch, dinner, weekend brunch at Issaquah and Bothell, and daily happy hour at all locations), party catering for groups of 10 or more with a 5-mile delivery radius, third-party delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats, and direct website ordering through the order.online platform. The business is first-come, first-served with no reservations, targeting a mix of local residents, tourists near Seattle Center attractions (Climate Pledge Arena, Space Needle), shopping and entertainment goers, and small-group catering customers. Distribution is exclusively regional Pacific Northwest with no franchising, no delivery-only ghost kitchens, and no disclosed digital ordering beyond standard third-party platforms. Ownership structure is opaque — no founders, parent company, or institutional investors are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Agave Cocina & Tequilas

Legal name

Agave Cocina & Tequilas

Website

https://agavecocina.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Agave Cocina & Tequilas is a privately held three-location Mexican restaurant chain in the Seattle metro (Queen Anne, Issaquah Highlands, Bothell) serving hand-crafted contemporary Mexican cuisine, 100+ premium tequilas, weekend brunch, happy hour, and party catering to local residents and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mexican Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Mexican/Latin QSR (Tacos, Burritos, Bowls) (THAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

Keywords

• Mexican restaurant dining
• Tequila bar service
• Hand-crafted cocktails
• Restaurant catering
• Happy hour specials

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Full-service restaurant revenue from dine-in customers at three Seattle-area locations. Serves lunch, dinner, brunch (weekends), and happy hour.
2. Bar/Alcohol Sales: Revenue from extensive tequila selection (100+ varieties) and hand-crafted cocktails. Includes margaritas, mezcal drinks, and specialty tequila flights.
3. Catering Services: Party catering for groups of 10+ with customizable family-style menus. Delivery available with fee covering 5-mile radius. Requires 24-hour advance notice.
4. Third-Party Delivery: Online ordering through DoorDash and Uber Eats for pickup and delivery at all locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Agave Cocina & Tequilas operates a multi-location Mexican restaurant chain across the Seattle metropolitan area (Queen Anne, Issaquah Highlands, and Bothell), serving contemporary hand-crafted Mexican cuisine with fresh, natural ingredients and dietary accommodations including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. The restaurants feature a bar program with over 100 premium tequilas and mezcals across five styles, complemented by hand-crafted cocktails made from scratch using fresh juices and natural purees. Additional service lines include weekend brunch, daily happy hour, party catering for groups of 10+, and online ordering via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and direct website pickup/delivery.

Product overview

Agave Cocina & Tequilas is a multi-location Mexican restaurant chain operating three dining establishments in the Seattle metropolitan area (Queen Anne, Seattle; Issaquah Highlands; Bothell). The core offering centers on hand-crafted contemporary Mexican cuisine using fresh, natural ingredients with dietary accommodations (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian). The restaurant features an extensive bar program built around over 100 premium tequilas and mezcals, complemented by curated Tequila Flights and hand-crafted cocktails. Service offerings include full lunch and dinner service, weekend brunch (Issaquah and Bothell), daily Happy Hour programs, and Party Catering for groups of 10 or more with delivery. Online ordering and third-party delivery integration (DoorDash, Uber Eats) provide off-premise dining options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-in Restaurant Service Full-service dine-in Mexican restaurant operations across three Seattle-area locations (Queen Anne, Issaquah Highlands, Bothell) serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and daily happy hour. First-come, first-served seating with contemporary hand-crafted Mexican cuisine.
• Party Catering Customizable family-style party catering for groups of 10 or more featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, delivered to homes or offices. Delivery available within a 5-mile radius during 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with 24-hour advance notice required. Available at Issaquah and Queen Anne locations.
• Tequila Flights Curated tequila tasting experiences allowing guests to sample multiple tequila varieties with guided tasting notes, including recipes for specialty cocktails like Tequila Old Fashioned, Paloma, Mayan Mule, and Mezcal Manhattan.
• Online Ordering and Delivery Direct online ordering through order.online platform and third-party delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats, providing pickup and delivery options for all three restaurant locations.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Moe's Southwest Grill: National fast-casual Mexican franchise with broad menu of burritos, tacos, and bowls. Comparable as a wider Mexican-dining incumbent competing for the same consumer occasions in the Seattle market.
• Chevys Fresh Mex: Casual full-service Mexican restaurant chain with a tequila- and margarita-focused bar. Comparable to Agave's casual-dining format, multi-unit model, and bar-driven beverage revenue mix.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill: Dominant fast-casual Mexican chain with national scale. Comparable as the largest competing Mexican-format incumbent in the Seattle metro area, setting the bar for convenience and value perception.
• Cafe Rio Mexican Grill: Large multi-unit fresh-Mexican chain serving burritos, tacos, salads, and Mexican-style entrees at scale. Comparable as a broader Mexican casual-dining incumbent whose footprint and scale Agave competes with in the Pacific Northwest.
• Qdoba Mexican Eats: National fast-casual Mexican chain offering burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads. Comparable as a broader Mexican-format competitor occupying adjacent occasions in the same Seattle market.
• On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina: Established Mexican casual-dining chain with a strong margarita and tequila bar program. Comparable to Agave in combining full-service Mexican food with a signature tequila/cocktail bar across multiple locations.

Direct peers

• Rosa Mexicano: Upscale Mexican restaurant group known for elevated Mexican cuisine and an extensive tequila/mezcal bar program. Comparable to Agave in its premium positioning, signature cocktails, and curated agave-spirits list.
• Condado Tacos: Multi-location modern Mexican concept with a build-your-own menu and strong margarita/tequila bar identity. Comparable to Agave's contemporary-casual Mexican positioning, multiple units, and cocktail/tequila-led differentiation.
• Bartaco: Multi-unit upscale-casual Mexican concept with a tequila-and-mezcal-driven beverage program and modern design language. Highly comparable to Agave's hand-crafted cocktails, premium tequila emphasis, and contemporary Mexican positioning across multiple sites.

Emerging players

• El Centro: Upscale Mexican restaurant and bar concept built around an extensive tequila/mezcal program and craft cocktails. Comparable to Agave's tequila-forward beverage identity and contemporary Mexican cuisine, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/agaveissaquah
• Facebookfacebook.com/AgaveQueenAnne
• Instagraminstagram.com/agaveseattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agave-cocina-&-tequilas

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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