UPDATED: Agave Azul closed, but will re-open in historic downtown Carrollton

The tequilas and margaritas will now be sipped in a new West-Village-type complex.

CARROLLTON — After 3 1/2 years serving upscale authentic Mexican food, and being a trailblazer with tequilas and unusual fruit-flavored margaritas, Agave Azul Cocina y Tequileria surprised its customers in June by abruptly closing, without word or warning.

But the restaurant is resurfacing: It'll open next month in old Historic Carrollton downtown, at a new West-Village-style multi-use center being built at 1114 Elm Street.

"An opportunity came up in a brand new building -- it has three stories, with loft apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floor," says Agave Azul owner Zotico Reyes. "The landlord wanted me there. They're trying to rebirth that area."

It also fulfilled Reyes' need to increase his lunch crowd.

"I struggled for 3 1/2 years, and never had a lunch business at the Frankford location," he says. "I was making a living but that's not the reason you open a restaurant. It held me back, the lunches."

UPDATE: Goodness gracious, there's a lot of interest in this re-opening. According to spokesman Fernando Salazar, the restaurant will re-open at long last on Monday November 5. Salazar also brags on the new decor, describing it as a "hacienda" look.

webra, anonymous:

I'm glad they didn't close for good. Agave Azul is such a hidden gem. I'm always shocked that more people don't know about them.

Their margarita's are without a doubt the best in the Dallas area, or possibly anywhere. Whenever I go to a restaurant, I rate their margarita's against Agave's.

The weekend dinner specials that usually include fresh fish are amazing - and at times are better than meals I've had at some of Dallas' top restaurants.

Now if only they'd open one closer to me near downtown Dallas....

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Holly, anonymous:

Thank goodness! Agave Azul is one of my fav's, with the best food around and attentive wait staff. I'm so relieved it will re-open soon!

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jmamakes3, anonymous:

My husband and I were very upset to see that they had closed their Frankford location; we would go about once a week. The food is original and the chef isn't afraid to try different specials. Of course the drinks are another selling point!! We cannot wait to check out the new location and the gracious staff; I have already started spreading the word.

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muddog55, anonymous:

my friends and i go there all the time. the margaritas are the best and the food is great. i love you johnny 5!!!!!

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Jessica Piacente, verified:

yep this this place is great! *

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vance, anonymous:

counting the days till they return.....we will be there opening night.

5 years, 10 months ago
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dclc, anonymous:

when is the opening date for Agave Azul? If anyone hears please post.

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cg71980, anonymous:

I heard Agave's grand opening is tenatively set for Friday November 9th. Finally, great margarita's. AWESOME!!!!!!!!