El Gran Agave Menu (Update 2025)

If you're searching for authentic Mexican cuisine that bursts with flavor, El Gran Agave is the destination you shouldn’t miss. Nestled at 1650 Maple Ave in Lisle, IL, this family-owned gem embraces rich culinary traditions with a warm atmosphere that welcomes everyone.

The menu is a delightful showcase of authentic dishes. Indulge in the barbacoa and chicken tinga, known for their robust flavors and tenderness. The flautas and taquitos are crowd favorites, consistently earning rave reviews from patrons. Guests also rave about the refreshing house margaritas and vibrant cocktails, perfect for a girls' night out or a celebration.

El Gran Agave's inviting decor and personalized service make dining here a memorable experience. The attention to detail and commitment to quality ingredients set them apart. Whether you're dining in or ordering catering, the flavors of El Gran Agave will leave you craving more!

Beverages

Mexican Glass Bottled Drink

US$4.25

Horchata

A traditional sweet and delicious creamy cinnamon based beverage.

Canned Sprite

US$3.00

Diet Coke

US$3.00

Elote Preparado

Mexican street-vender style corn kernels topped with butter-lemon aioli, aged cotija cheese and chile en polvo. Gluten free and vegetarian.

US$8.50

Guacamole

Rich and creamy, made with the finest avocados, diced onion, tomato and fresh cilantro. Served with a side of chips. Gluten free and vegetarian.

US$14.50

Tex-Mex Queso Dip

The perfect amount of jalapeno pepper brightens the flavor of this rich and creamy dip. Vegetarian.

US$10.00

Homemade Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapenos stuffed with queso-crema and served with a tangy chipotle dipping sauce. Vegetarian.

US$13.99

Chips And Salsa Individual

A bag of homemade chips with a side of red mild salsa.

US$4.50

Chips And Salsa Shareable

Chips for 2-3 guests. Includes a 8oz side of red mild salsa.

US$8.99

Chorizo Potato Skins

Grilled chorizo filled potato skins topped with melted cheese, fresh cilantro and a side of sour cream.

US$15.99

Starters

Appetizers

Nachos

Crispy homemade tortilla chips topped with refried beans, queso Chihuahua, tomato, crema fresca and guacamole. Vegetarian.

US$16.99

Nachos With Meat

Served with your choice of steak, grilled or tinge-style chicken, ground beef, al pastor pork or chorizo.

US$21.99

Queso Al Tequila

A delectable green pepper, onion, tomato and queso Mexicano fondue flambeed with tequila blanco and served with warm flour tortillas. Vegetarian.

US$16.99

Queso Fundido

Our signature blend of quesos Mexicanos, served sizzling hot with a side of warm flour tortillas. Vegetarian.

US$16.99

Taquitos Mexicanos

An assortment of flute-shaped tacos filled with chicken, potato and barbacoa. Served with lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. Vegetarian.

Rollitos De Aguacate

Crispy paper thin sheet of dough, filled with avocado, sun-dried tomato and red onion. Served with zesty chile de arbol dipping sauce. Vegetarian.

US$10.99

Tostadas

Two crispy corn tortillas topped with refried beans, choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, queso Chihuahua and crema fresca. Served with rice and beans. Gluten free.

US$18.99

Mini Tamales

Three cornmeal dough tamales wrapped in traditional corn husk. Receive one chicken in green salsa, adobo marinated pork and spinach and cheese. Gluten free.

US$15.50

Jumbo Quesadilla

A large flour tortilla folded in half, filled with queso Chihuahua and garnished with lettuce, tomato, crema fresca and homemade guacamole.

US$15.50

Flautas

Three flute-shaped crispy tacos filled with your choice of protein, over a bed of lettuce and sour cream, homemade guacamole and rice and beans.

US$21.99

Mexican Favorites

House Favorites

Barbacoa

Tender slow-cooked adobo marinated beef, shredded by hand and served with rice and beans, warm corn tortillas, salsa brava, raw onion and fresh lime and cilantro.

US$24.50

Chiles Rellenos

As made in the state of Puebla, two delicious souffle-battered cheese stuffed poblano peppers topped with Salsa Ranchera. Served with rice, beans and choice of tortillas. Vegetarian.

US$24.50

Tinga De Pollo

Juicy chicken cooked with onion in our spicy chipotle salsa and served with tostadas, sour cream and Mexican crumbled cheese.

US$24.50

Pastel Azteca

A unique dish consisting of alternating layers of gently fried corn tortillas, creamy rajas poblanas, sauteed chicken breast and melted queso Chihuahua.

US$24.50

Chimichangas

Two small deep-fried burritos filled with cheese and choice of protein.

US$25.50

Gran Agave Parrillada

Served family-style for 4 guests. Signature carne asada, marinated chicken breast, grilled shrimp and chorizo. Served with rice, refried beans, creamy rajas poblanas, two quesadillas and corn bread.

US$130.00

Chicken Fajitas El Mexicano

Grilled chicken sauteed with tri-colored bell pepper and onion and topped with our famous ranchero salsa. Served with rice and beans. Gluten free.

US$35.99

Steak Fajitas El Mexicano

Sauteed with tri-colored bell pepper and onion and topped with our famous ranchero salsa. Gluten free.

US$35.99

Shrimp Fajitas El Mexicano

Sauteed shrimp with tri-colored bell pepper and onion and topped with our famous ranchero salsa. Served with rice and beans. Gluten free.

US$36.99

Chicken Gran Agave Fajitas

Chicken sauteed with tri-colored bell pepper and onion. Served with rice, beans, tortillas, home-made guacamole, sour cream, cheese and lettuce.

US$35.99

Steak Gran Agave Fajitas

Sirloin sauteed with tri-colored bell pepper and onion. Served with rice, beans, home-made guacamole, sour cream, cheese and lettuce.

US$35.99

Shrimp Gran Agave Fajitas

Shrimp sauteed with tri-colored bell pepper and onion. Served with rice, beans, tortillas, home-made guacamole, sour cream, cheese and lettuce.

US$36.99

2 Meat Combo Gran Agave Fajitas

Your choice of two meats sauteed with tri-colored bell pepper and onion. Served with rice, beans, home-made guacamole, sour cream, cheese and lettuce.

US$52.99

Chicken Molcajete

Chicken sauteed with bacon, bell pepper and onion, topped with melted cheese and smothered in a salsa ranchera. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

US$44.00

Steak Molcajete

Sirloin sauteed with bacon, bell pepper and onion, topped with melted cheese and smothered in a salsa ranchera. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

US$44.00

Shrimp Molcajete

Shrimp sauteed with bacon, bell pepper and onion, topped with melted cheese and smothered in a salsa ranchera. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

US$45.99

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Our signature chicken pasilla soup, garnished with crispy corn tortilla strips, fresh avocado, queso Chihuahua and crema fresca.

Pozole Estilo Jalisco

A celebratory dish made of tender pork and hominy. Served with cabbage, oregano, crushed pepper, lime and tostadas.

US$16.99

Gran Agave Salad

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, bacon, grilled chicken, tortilla, strips and lightly fried jalapeno bits. Choice of creamy buttermilk or blue cheese dressing.

US$18.99

Taco Salad

A crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and choice of meat.

US$18.99

Soups and Salads

Brunch Items

Churro French Toast Sticks

The perfect fusion between french toast and churros. Served with Maple syrup.

US$16.99

Huevos A La Mexicana

Two eggs scrambled with green bell pepper, onion and tomato. Served with rice, beans and choice of tortillas.

US$17.99

Huevos Rancheros

Two eggs over-easy, served over a lightly fried corn tortilla and topped with our red salsa ranchera. Served with rice, beans and choice of tortillas.

US$16.99

Huevos Divorciados

A small portion of red chilaquiles, divided by 2 eggs prepared ranchero style with one topped with red and the other with green salsa.

US$20.99

Chilaquiles

Fried corn tortilla chips simmered in choice of red or green salsa, garnished with cheese and onion. Served with an over-easy egg, beans and buttered Mexican bread.

US$20.99

Quesabirria Tacos & Consome

Three large taco quesadillas filled with shredded beef birria served with it's own broth, onion, cilantro, limes and pickled habanero salsa.

US$17.99

Drunken Shrimp Tacos

Three Negra Modelo beer battered shrimp tacos over fresh slaw, chipotle aioli, cream cheese spread and banana pepper.

US$17.99

Pechuga En Mole Poblano

Chicken breast smothered in a flavorful puebla-style mole containing chile pasilla nuts, spices and hints of Mexican chocolate. Served with rice and tortillas.

US$24.99

Homemade Moles

Enchiladas

Enchiladas De Mole Poblano

Three corn tortillas stuffed with choice of filling and topped with our authentic mole poblano and melted queso Chihuahua. Served with rice, beans and sour cream.

US$24.99

Enchiladas Verdes

Three corn tortillas smothered in our spicy green tomatillo salsa, topped with melted. Served with rice, beans and sour cream. Gluten free.

US$24.99

Enchiladas Rojas

Three corn tortillas smothered in a non-spicy red salsa, melted queso Chihuahua and stuffed with choice of filling. Served with rice, beans and sour cream. Gluten free.

US$24.99

Enchiladas Bravas

Your choice of cheese or chicken enchiladas. Served with rice, beans and sour cream. Gluten free and spicy.

US$24.99

Carne Asada

Grilled marinated skirt steak served with homemade guacamole, grilled onions and creamy rajas poblanas. Includes rice, beans and tortillas.

US$34.99

Tampiquena

Our skirt steak served with a mole poblano cheese enchilada, grilled onions and a side of homemade guacamole. Includes rice, beans and tortillas.

US$35.99

Carne El Patron

Our tender carne asada topped with butter poached shrimp. Includes rice, beans and tortillas. Gluten free.

US$36.99

Carne Choriqueso

Our carne asada, topped with chorizo and melted Chihuahua cheese for a delicious Mexican twist. Served with homemade guacamole. Includes rice, beans and tortillas. Gluten free.

US$37.99

Steaks

Speciality Tacos

Tacos De Carne Asada

Two marinated skirt steak tacos on yellow corn tortilla with raw onion, fresh cilantro and our signature avocado salsa. Gluten free.

US$10.99

Tacos Al Pastor Estilo Guadalajara

Two marinated pork tacos on corn tortillas topped with onion, cilantro and traditional guajillo salsa. Gluten free.

US$9.99

Tacos De Barbacoa

Two Guadalajara inspired, adobo marinated and shredded beef topped with onion and cilantro on corn tortillas. Served with spicy salsa brava. Gluten free.

US$9.99

Viva Mexico Tacos

Three tacos with juicy steak sauteed with jalapeno pepper and onion, topped with cheese and avocado slices on corn tortillas. Gluten free and spicy.

US$19.50

Campechanos Tacos

A unique combination of steak, chicken and chorizo topped with raw onion, cilantro, avocado slices on corn tortillas with salsa guajillo. Gluten free. Three to an order.

US$19.50

Drunken Shrimp

Three jumbo flour tortilla, Negra Modelo beer battered tacos topped with slaw, banana pepper & cream cheese chipotle aioli.

US$21.99

Tacos De Camaron

Lightly breaded chopped jumbo shrimp over fresh cabbage, chipotle aioli drizzle and tomato on flour tortillas.

US$19.99

Tacos De Fajita De Camaron

Sauteed shrimp, tri-colored bell peppers and onion topped with avocado slices on corn tortillas.

US$19.99

Tacos De Pescado Frito

Three hand breaded tilapia tacos served with fresh cabbage, chipotle aioli and tomato on flour tortillas.

US$16.99

Tacos De Huevo Con Chorizo

Refried beans lightly layered on flour tortillas filled with scrambled egg and Mexican pork sausage topped with lettuce, tomato and queso fresco. Two to an order.

US$12.00

Tacos Flacos

Three tacos served on a lettuce leaf with your choice of protein topped with delicious homemade guacamole.

US$19.99

Vegan Friendly Tacos

Grilled onion, tri-colored bell pepper and fresh avocado slices on corn tortillas. Vegetarian and gluten free. Two to an order.

US$9.99

Tacos Combinados

One chicken, one steak and one al pastor pork taco on corn tortillas topped with lettuce, tomato and cheese.

US$19.99

Tacos De Pollo

Two chicken tacos on corn tortilla topped with lettuce, tomato and cheese.

US$9.99

Tacos Ground Beef

Two ground beef tacos on corn tortilla topped with lettuce, tomato and cheese.

US$9.99

Tacos Gringos (Hard Shell)

Three crispy tacos filled with your choice of chicken, ground beef or steak topped with lettuce, tomato and cheese.

US$15.99

Tacos De Chorizo

Two fresh pork sausage tacos on corn tortillas with onion and cilantro.

US$9.99

Gran Agave Burrito

A large flour tortilla, stuffed with choice of meat sauteed with tri-colored bell peppers and onion along with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, homemade guacamole and sour cream.

US$22.99

Gran Agave Burrito Dinner

Served with rice and choice of beans.

US$29.99

Gran Agave Suizo Burrito

Topped with melted cheese.

US$25.99

Gran Agave Tejano Burrito

Smothered with your choice of Tex-Mex Queso, Salsa Verde or Ranchera.

US$25.99

Burrito Tradicional

A large flour tortilla stuffed with choice of protein. Includes refried beans, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

US$16.99

Tradicional Burrito Dinner

Served with rice and choice of beans.

US$24.99

Tradicional Suizo Burrito

Topped with melted cheese.

US$19.99

Tradicional Suizo Burrito Dinner

Served with rice and choice of beans.

US$27.99

Tradicional Tejano Burrito

Smothered with your choice of sauce.

US$18.99

Burritos

Seafood

Camarones A La Diabla

Jumbo shrimp smothered in a spicy red chile de arbol salsa. Served with rice, salad and garlic bread.

US$32.99

Camarones Empanizados

Crispy breaded shrimp coated and seasoned with bread crumbs fried to perfection. Served with rice, salad and garlic bread.

US$29.99

Pina Tropicana

A flavorful combination of sweet pineapple, pan seared garlic shrimp and scallop, crab meat, tri-colored bell peppers in a cream sauce topped with melted queso Chihuahua. Served with rice, side salad and garlic bread.

US$36.99

Rice

US$5.00

Refried Beans

US$5.00

Black Beans

US$5.00

Pickled Jalapenos And Carrots

US$4.50

French Fries

US$8.00

Order Of Avocado Slices

US$6.99

Sour Cream

US$2.00

Fried Jalapenos

US$5.00

8oz - Salsas To Go

Choose Pico de Gallo, Green or Red

US$6.00

Single Chimichanga

US$8.50

Chile Relleno

US$8.99

Sides

Desserts

Pastel Borracho

An innovated twist on the traditional tres leches cake. This Mexican eggnog and tequila infused vanilla sponge cake.

US$14.99

Churros Con Cajeta

A popular fried dough pastry rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Served with imported Mexican caramel.

US$10.99