Visiting Kaunas
Authentic Mexican food in the heart of Kaunas Old Town
Chef Rodrigo from Veracruz, Mexico. On the Town Hall Square since 2014.
We speak English and Spanish. ¡Hablamos español!
- What An authentic Mexican restaurant – not Tex-Mex
- Where Rotušės a. 3, Town Hall Square
- Chef & owner Rodrigo Torres Canela, Veracruz
- Since 15 October 2014 – the first in Kaunas
- Languages English, Spanish, Lithuanian
- Tue–Thu 12.00–22.00
- Fri–Sat 12.00–24.00
- Sun 12.00–20.00 · closed on Mondays
- Kitchen closes an hour earlier
“The first and only restaurant worth travelling to Kaunas for.”
Andrius Užkalnis, food critic, Delfi, 2015
Google 4.4 ★ · 1,400+ reviews · Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice · #6 of 355 in Kaunas
Made by a Mexican
Real Mexican food
Rodrigo grew up by the sea in Veracruz. That’s why our kitchen is full of fish and seafood – just like on the Gulf coast.
Our tortillas are made of corn – soft, the way they are in Mexico. Our spices and chilies come from Mexico: chipotle, guajillo, habanero, poblano. Each has its own flavour, not just heat – one is smoky, another sweet, another fruity.
The kitchen is open. You can watch Rodrigo cook and ask him anything – in English or Spanish.
First time at Agave? Three things to know
Tacos here are soft
Not a hard shell from a supermarket shelf. A soft corn tortilla that bends in your hand. You eat it with your fingers – that’s how it’s done.
You choose how spicy
Sauces come in separate small bowls – add as much as you like. Many dishes can be ordered mild, medium or hot. Most of the menu can be eaten with no heat at all.
The whole menu, all day
There’s no separate lunch menu. From 12.00, everything on the menu is available. Only three dishes take about 20 minutes: Pescado Jarocho, Pollo Borracho and Alambre.
What to order
Our picks for your visit
Five words you’ll see on the menu
- Tortilla a thin flatbread you fill yourself – corn or flour
- Totopos crispy corn tortilla chips
- Pico de gallo fresh chopped tomato, onion and coriander
- Chipotle a smoked jalapeño – it’s about smoke, not heat
- Nopalitos pickled cactus, an everyday vegetable in Mexico
Finding us
Right on the Town Hall Square
Agave is at Rotušės a. 3, Kaunas Old Town. Look for the round sign with the agave logo and the Mexican flag above the door. The restaurant is in a historic brick-vaulted cellar, down a flight of stairs.
From May to early October there’s also a terrace on the square. Terrace tables can’t be booked – reservations are always inside. If there’s a free table outside when you arrive, you’re welcome to sit there.
Step-free access. Because of the old cellar stairs, our dining rooms are unfortunately not accessible by wheelchair. In summer, while the terrace is open, we’ll be happy to welcome you outside – just call us before you come, and we’ll do our best to keep a table free for you.
Payment: cash or card – whichever suits you.
Tips can be left in cash or by card via GlobalTips – just scan the QR code on the GlobalTips card. Bank card, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.
From our door
Kaunas on foot
Agave is right on the Town Hall Square. Most of the city’s landmarks are just a short walk away.
- 1 minKaunas Cathedral Basilica110 m
- 3 minVytautas the Great Church180 m
- 3 minKaunas Town Hall220 m
- 7 minKaunas Castle500 m
- 9 minAleksotas Funicular lower station600 m
- 10 minSantaka – where the Nemunas meets the Neris700 m
- 12 minLaisvės Alėja start of the boulevard900 m
- 28 minŽalgiris Arena2.1 km
Walking time and distance from Google Maps. Tap a place to open the route.
Agave virtual tour
Take a look around the cellar before you come.
Drag to look around · use the arrows to move to the next room
The tour is provided by Google, which may set cookies once you open it.
Coming with a group?
Two private rooms – for up to 25 and up to 35 guests. Food, chili, tequila and mezcal, and margarita tastings, hosted by chef Rodrigo. The rooms aren’t hired out separately – a room is reserved for your event when you book a dinner or a tasting. Write to info@agave.lt.
A gift for someone?
Buy a dinner gift voucher online.
Book a table and see you in Kaunas Old Town.
Online is the quickest way. Or call us: +370 616 98 496 – English and Spanish spoken. Friday and Saturday evenings are busiest; during the day and from Tuesday to Thursday it’s usually easier to find a table.
¡Hasta pronto!
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What to order the first time →
Where to eat in Kaunas Old Town →