T Stands For El Agave

Back in December before Christmas, my foodie friend Sally and I wandered to the east side of town, where we found

this Mexican restaurant called El Agave.

I was sure this was going to be my very favorite Mexican restaurant because they offered vegetarian specials.

Then I noticed this, where I could get a cheese chili relleno, and another cheese filled item of my choice.  I was so happy, I immediately knew what I wanted, while Sally looked over the entire menu.

I was glad because it gave me a chance to photograph the menu.

I know several of my T Tuesday friends like margaritas, so instead of drooling over the flan,

I chose to share the prices of these.  I have no idea if these are good prices or not, since I don't consume alcohol.  However, if I did, it would be at home and not when I had to travel on icy streets.

You can tell it's right before Christmas, because of the stockings and the tree.

There were several rooms, but I was interested in the chairs and booths that reminded me of Reyes, the restaurant that caught fire and one of the sisters who ran it died, while the other is still in a burn unit out of town.

I had to be very careful, because there were other people scattered throughout the restaurant.

This room was roped off because it appeared the staff was working back there.  I suspected it would be open if and when the restaurant got really busy later that Saturday night.

Then came the food.  But wait!  This is the second plate, because the first plate was covered in this HOT, HOT red sauce.  Everything was drenched swimming in it except the rice.   The waitress didn't understand me when I asked her to take it back and get me a plate without the red sauce.  She had to get someone who spoke English to help me.  However, when I asked if I could at least keep the rice (the only thing not covered in sauce), since I eat so slowly, the lady said NO, very emphatically and resoundingly.

By this time, Sally was over half finished with her food and I had totally lost my appetite.  When I asked for more water and a to-go box, all I got was the box and a bill for the food.   I was surprised they didn't charge me for two portions at that point.  Yes, I was very disheartened and it will be an even colder day than the one we spent at El Agave before anyone will convince me to go back.

It's now time for you to share your own drink related post.  It can be gifts you received, photos, a place you visited, movies, postcards, books, sketches, mixed media, drawings, paintings, tags, scrapbooking, or other art that is digital, hybrid, or traditional, as long as it in some way relates back to a drink, any drink.  Regardless, please share below and Bleubeard and I, along with the rest of the T gang will be by to visit.   Please link only your T post and not your blog in general.  Old photos are acceptable because they may be taken any time, not just on Tuesday and not just this year.


Before I forget, it's time to dig up your second on the 2nd.  This is a monthly meme where you share a post you have previously published.  It can be anything, any length, any genre, just as long as you've shown it on your blog sometime in the past.