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New Tortas, Aguachile & More Join Agave House’s Menu (PHOTOS)

Birria Torta at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

New Tortas, Aguachile & More Join Agave House’s Menu (PHOTOS)

Aug 19, 20242 min read

UniConcepts, the Tucson-based hospitality group behind Gentle Ben’s Brewing Company and Bacio Italiano, expanded its University Boulevard footprint a little over a year ago with Agave House Modern Cocina.

It’s been a hit so far and the hits keep coming when referring to new eats!

New menu items at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

Over at 943 E. University Blvd. #171, Agave House has been a convenient spot for students, but it’s not limited to that. There’s something new for folks from all over town and anyone seeking local twists on classic dishes.

Agave House’s kitchen is open daily from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Happy Hour is 2 – 5 p.m. on Monday – Friday with $5 margaritas and $2 off all appetizers.

Keep scrolling to peruse the new dishes on Agave House’s menu.

Birria Torta

Telera bread, guacamole, white onion, cilantro, pickled onions, Oaxacan cheese, crema
Birria Torta at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

Carne Asada Bowl

Mixed greens, charro beans, mexican rice, pico, grilled corn, queso fresco, crema, tatas hot sauce
Carne Asada Bowl at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

Carne Asada Torta

Telera bread, mixed greens, guacamole, jalapeño, pickled red onion, Oaxacan cheese, chipotle dressing
Carne Asada Torta at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

Green Shrimp Agua Chile

Cucumber, red onion, housemade tortilla chips
Green Shrimp Agua Chile at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

Nachos

charro or black beans, oaxacan cheese, pico de gallo, ancho tomatillo salsa, mexican crema, queso fresco
Nachos at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

Potato Tacos Dorados

corn tortilla, pickled cabbage, jalapeño, pickled red onion, crema, Avocado, queso fresco
Potato Tacos Dorados at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

Red Shrimp Agua Chile

cucumber, red onion, housemade tortilla chips
Red Shrimp Agua Chile at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

Sonoran Heat

manchado bacanora, lemon, pineapple juice, agave syrup, scrappy’s firewater bitters
Sonoran Heat at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

The Bartender

codigo blanco, orange liqueur, guava, lime, agave syrup, jalapeño
The Bartender at Agave House (Photo by 510 South)

Agave House is located at 943 E. University Blvd. #171, on the northwest corner of University Boulevard and Park Avenue. For more information, visit agavehousetucson.com and follow Agave House on Instagram and Facebook.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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