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What makes a small neighborhood restaurant feel bigger than its four walls? We sit with Steve from Blue Agave to explore how a tight, scratch-made menu, steady prep, and honest service can turn a busy night into a smooth one—and a slow season into a lifeline through community support. From the first chop in the morning to the last ticket at close, he shares the simple systems that protect freshness, speed, and sanity.

We get into the real-world swings every operator knows: the paradox of being slammed when short-staffed, how transparency buys patience, and why a smaller menu can actually deliver more. Steve walks us through Blue Agave’s visual approach to plating—eyes, nose, taste—spotlighting a made-to-order shrimp ceviche served with crisp flour tortilla strips and bright citrus that reads like a color story. Then we sip through the infused margarita lineup—mango habanero, cucumber watermelon, pineapple jalapeno, a jalapeno-forward house favorite, and a peach-raspberry “grand raspberry”—and talk balance, heat, and refreshment.

Innovation stays grounded in comfort. Steve riffs on classics with Mexican ingredients: a “drunken” lasagna dressed in salsa verde, queso, and roja to mirror the Mexican flag, and a tender Mexican meatloaf inspired by his grandmother’s recipe. We also map the rhythms of Vero Beach—how snowbird season shapes traffic, why locals matter in summer, and how a cluster of new Mexican spots nearby raises the bar for consistency and hospitality. Through it all, Steve measures success in a simple moment: a packed room, a team in sync, and guests who feel at home.

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