The tacos were good. The spicy margarita was fantastic. Chips and queso was good, but I wish they did salsa and refills. I believe we had to pay for chips, which was different for us. Four out of six of were gluten free. The menu was clearly labeled and they had a dedicated fryer. We had not GF reactions or problems. It was very loud inside and hard to hear people talking at our table. read more

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Over $100 for very mediocre tacos, chips and dips. Service was fine, what I would expect from any chain if not slightly impersonal. Again I would expect this even more of the food and experience wasn't so overpriced. Salsas and guacamole were incredibly bland. Tacos also seemed to be lacking in any flavor (except the yoda). Drinks were also on the sugary side. Most of the thought in the restaurant seems to have gone to the decor, not the food. Won't be back, would definitely recommend a few of the local restaurants that are right around the corner. read more

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The best thing about this place is the decor. It's truly an experience for the eyes when dining here, absolutely stunning and very unique. The tacos are all over the top ridiculous with the ingredients and it's hit or miss. The last time we were here the tortilla chips were greasy and hard to eat. Their margaritas are really good but overall this place gets a lot of hype that I don't understand. Not a bad place to go it's just expensive and the tacos are interesting to say the least!! read more

Outstanding and unique food, lots of amazing mega-tacos to choose from. Service was delightful. read more

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I got a DoorDash order from Agave & Rye recently. Agave & Rye is a Mexican style restaurant. It is a chain restaurant. This review is based on this location. I ordered the Taco Flight which is three tacos of your choice. These tacos are not full-sized but rather mini tacos. I ordered The Gangsta, The Plain Jane, and The Swipe Right. I also ordered the French Fry Duo. The tacos were very good. They are deep fried crispy tacos with soft shell taco wrapped over the deep fried taco. They were filled really well. Packed in fact. The tacos were very tasty and there are a variety of tacos to choose from. For example, the Plain Jane is a regular taco with seasoned beef, white cheddar shredded cheese, diced tomatoes and lettuce. The Gangsta I ordered had slow roasted birria beef and Mexican rice. The Swipe Right had herbed chicken, sweet and spicy bacon, aged white cheddar, salsa, and sour cream. All were great and as a trio, although mini-tacos, they are filling. The Fry Duo I got was really good too. It's supposed to be a combination of waffle fries and stick fries but it was mostly stick fries. The fries were fried to a golden crisp and came with ketchup and mildly spicy sauce. It's a big order of fries on its own. So if you order it with something else, you probably will want to share the fries with someone else. Everything was delivered rapidly and the fries and tacos came in separate corrugated cardboard boxes. Eating utensils were included and both boxes were in a tamper-free clear plastic bag. I never saw anything like it, but it is a good idea and ensures your order isn't tampered with and arrives warm. I would order from here again! The order was packaged carefully, delivery was quick, and the food arrived pleasantly warm and tasted good. Price was reasonable! read more

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I've heard lots of great things about Agave & Rye, so I was disappointed with my experience. The margarita was very sweet, and personally I don't like drinking juice. The tacos are pretty unique and sizable but for the price, I think they should taste better. I had the lobster one there wasn't much flavor and they were skimpy with the meat. The service was good and the decor is bright and fun but for the price and quality, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

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Monica our amazing and lovely server, did an awesome job!! She was super sweet and definitely fast and efficient!! If you've never been to agave and rye the food is wonderful and unique!! I recommend the gangsta taco for sure! Will come back for the amazing food, service and environment! Thank you Monica!! read more

The restaurant itself is decorated very beautifully! Ambience and service is good too but the food is okay for the price we pay. We were not a big fan of the fusion tacos felts like there was a lot of flavor going on there by mixing fried chicken, Mac and cheese in a taco. The desserts were good tho. read more

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What a great place, their taco's are on point and super size. I'm talking 6 inches of stuffed goodness, they are whoppers. It's nice to have good size portions as I feel a typical Taco Tuesday they skimp on things, but not at Agave & Rye. We all love that they put a crunchy shell surrounded by a soft shell. And their Taco Tuesday deal is awesome with the 4 or so Taco's they are probably about 50% for, so I paid less than 9 dollars for two. I could have gotten a 3rd, but then I would have been over eating, they are filling. I highly recommend the Plain Jane, but the bam bam looks good too. I love the uniqueness of this place, from the creative way they serve the Taco's with a plate to keep them standing, to the electric decor, it's not my taste but for interesting and unique. There are so many items I want to try, smash tacos and street tacos sound incredible, there is a freshness to their menu with a different style (kind of like the interior decorating) that really integrates me and is drawing me back to try more and more. It's a great spot and you'll enjoy it for sure. read more

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We have driven past this location since it opened. We heard mixed impressions so today we went in after running some errands around town. We were there in the middle of the afternoon so for them it was a bit of a slow time. There were a few people at the bar watching the Olympics and a group of folks celebrating a wedding. I am betting this place is pretty popular during regular meal times. We were immediately greeted by a friendly face (bartender) as we walked in the back door from the parking lot. She politely directed us to the hostess for seating. We sat in one of the booths underneath a TV (sound was off but the scrolling captures were helpful). Our server was amazing... just the right amount of attentiveness and good suggestions on food. Probably the highest tip that I have given in a while. Chips and CHUNKY salsa were great (I especially like the thicker chips), and the tacos were very inventive. I would definitely come back again, preferably in their off-hours when things are a little quieter. A couple of friends had expressed concerns about the cost of their meal. We got chips, tacos, and soft drinks for just over $20 (before taxes and tip). I thought that this was pretty reasonable. But I can see (like most places these days) that your bar tab could be as much or more with a couple of drinks. One last parting comment. The service from the time we walked in to the time walked out was outstanding. Food was good but the service was my highlight of the visit. read more

Everything here is great .. food, drinks, decor and service. Just get 1 taco at a time .. they are super large and filling. Love the tacos including crunchy and soft tacos. Appetizers are also delicious. I tried the mac and cheese balls Appetizers ... the sauce really made it. I also tried a couple tacos ..the happy pappy and queen E. Prices are high but portions are huge. Take advantage to happy hours. Parking can be a problem here and many businesses in this area. read more

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Tried Agave & Rye this week, thanks to the $12 off $15 order from DoorDash. I did a pick up order, and scheduled it for the last possible pick up time of 10:05 p.m. I got a push notification at 9:35 p.m. that my order was ready. I'm not sure if this was lack of attention to detail on the restaurant's part, or a problem from DD's end. I did get a confirmation saying that my order was scheduled and would be ready between 10:00 p.m. and 10:10 p.m., so someone dropped the ball somewhere. ‍ Anyway... Despite the fact that the tacos were completely cold by the time I pick them up, they were really good. They are packed with toppings. The strawberry jalapeno salsa was absolutely amazing! If you haven't been to an Agave and Rye restaurant, they are definitely unique. The decorating is... something. Definitely an acquired taste. Though I saw lots of kids both leaving the restaurant and currently dining, it gives off a bar atmosphere. If you like quiet restaurants, this probably isn't the place for you. The two tacos that I tried were really good though. So if you're looking for a quiet scene and want to try Agave and Rye, take out might be the best option! read more

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They still seem very disorganized... took a while for them to find a table for the people before me (for 3). They had plenty of open tables although there were about half that weren't clean. This was around 5:30... The waitress was friendly. She forgot the rice and sour cream which we very specifically asked for... then she didn't give us silverware... then she never got us refills and we tried to wave her down twice the four times she passed us without even looking our way... She might have had tables outside because it looked like she and some others jumped back and forth. They also appear to have teams. So... one, better logistics with table sectioning or they need to have everyone help each other and pay attention. The tacos were watery... overcooked from previous times I've eaten here. Basically, they should have plenty of practice now that they're opened for a while... read more

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Agave & Rye - Centerville As long time Centerville residents, we are confident that Uptown Centerville is already a great success. Several new restaurants have opened, including Agave & Rye. Recently we have dined at two other Uptown restaurants: Manna's and Brunch Pub. We expect all three properties to enjoy success. Lots of dollars, work, and effort are in abundance We like that Agave & Rye owners selected this prime location for their business, and we like the immediate parking adjacent to Main Street with a safe entrance. We do take care to preview reviews, and reviews indicate lack of training program for servers. A nearby newer restaurant also has a server problem, which demands more employees (Manna's.) We shall access the Agave & Rye server issue. It is a mistake for business owners to allow poor service to scuttle their best intentions. We view Agave & Rye as great dining; also note that Agave & Rye is much more than just another taco joint. Very interesting menu: lots of neat tacos, hot dogs, veggies, salads, burritos, burgers, desserts, et al. Servers: we immediately meet Christian, who is knowledgeable and personable. We note that several other servers are greeting customers, and there is very good vibe. Christian merits a solid five, and service is a five of five. Christian knows the business plan for Agave & Rye. Folks, if you have not yet taken the time to dine at Agave & Rye, we recommend this restaurant. Christian plans four different very large tacos for us, and each one is delicious. In our view, Agave & Rye offers the best taco in the Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area. While not our taste, we do like the design and decoration of Agave & Rye. We like seating arrangement.... Lots of planning, effort and thought in Agave & Rye from the giraffe to the décor. The décor grows on one. read more

3rd time is the charm for me! We tried the Troy location twice, and both times, the food had to be comped. This time, the tacos came out hot and not cold! We were there for an event and sat out in the patio and Chris our server was great! The ambiance, staff, and food were on point! Hydrangeas on the fence line, umbrellas on the tables, multiple exit points (watch out for the dine and dashers) make it a great alternative from the high energy indoor atmosphere. The Mac N Cheeze Beignets with the Habanero Maple Syrup is off the chain!!!!!! Had to take some home. Add a few more Cauliflower Bites in the Sticky Cauliflower appetizer, and it becomes perfect. The Rooster was good but not a fan of the diced up pickles. Slicing them up would be better and drizzle the Nashville Hot sauce for more flavoring and enhanced presentation. The Happy Pappy and The Queen E could use more protein per entree as the taco shell is huge. The Green Goddess should have green on top presentation-wise instead of the spicy Crispy carrots. The timing of the drinks, appetizers, and entrees were perfect! We want an experience. This isn't fast food where you want to get in and get out ASAP. People complain in a big group that appetizers and entrees came out staggered...get over it....relax....enjoy the drinks...enjoy your company .. and realize you are in a packed establishment. Stop Karens, just stop. Oh yeah, their Bourbon Peach Punch and Bee Sting are da bomb! Troy is closer, but Centerville is worth the drive. read more

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Went here for burger week and was not disappointed. Ambiance, server, food all were pretty much spot on. No complaints at all. The happy hour menu was nice as the chips and Queso were delicious and plentiful. The peach bourbon house drink was soooooooooooo good. We will be back. read more

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Food was the best I've ever had anywhere. Service was great. Didn't have to wait for a seat. The vibe was the coolest thing there. The different art pieces the chandeliers everywhere. read more

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Went here on the soft opening day. The place was packed. The decor and art work was very nice. But the music was a tad bit loud. The staff were very nice and the service was good. Coming to the food: 1. Chips and dips (4/5) - strawberry Jalapeños salsa, queso and guacamole(wish they had raw onions) 2. Elote (5/5) - The char on the corn was great 3. Sweet corn fritters (5/5) - loved them. Would get again and highly recommend. 4. Egg Roll (3/5) - Too much going on inside and the dough was tad bit undercooked 5. The queen E - Great crunch on the shell as well as fish. A huge tack be mindful. 6. Tres Leches cake - (5/5) would get again and it was spongy and soft. Not too sweet. 7. Jalapeño Margarita (4.5/5)- good drink but a tad bit pricey. Overall a great addition to centerville. read more

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Service was just ok. The bar doesn't know how to make a drink. Their own drink they messed up. The repeat was not much better. Food was good. Atmosphere is cool. read more

This location is amazing, great food every time!! Wonderful art all throughout the building. Plenty of room for Family gatherings or even stop through with the friends and get drinks! Epic Tacos are the way to Go! The friendly atmosphere is good for getting together stress free! read more

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Great food! I had the smashed bacon burger it's just plain yummy. The bar had a wide array of bourbons that won my heart. Service is spot on as is the actual facility. The location location location is perfect IMO as well! Everything agave & rye is, as we'd expect, tasty read more

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Food was very good! Loved the Shrimp Rangoon appetizer. We shared 2 taco trios & the appetizer among 3 of us & it was the perfect amount. Our waitress was busy & not overly friendly, but satisfactory. The atmosphere is fun & eclectic! read more

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Food here was pretty good and I liked the cocktail. Got seated quick and the service was nice. I don't go to this area often so the atmosphere was a nice surprise. read more

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Agave & Rye- Centerville are simply amazing. From customer service, displaying talent of local artists work throughout their restaurant, chandeliers placed throughout adding to a beautiful overall ambiance. Omg, the menu makes it hard to choose from. You'll just want one of everything. I started with traditional chips w/ ground beef and queso. (Divine) Fortunately, I had to remain focused then opted for their Crown Jewel. It's a must have. Agave & Rye has cost effective happy hour specials from 3p-6p. Everyday except "Taco Tuesday." Taco Tuesday specials last all day. I chose to sit at the bar. Their manager on duty had been Ana. She totally rocks! Ana provided me with world class customer service. I feel I have not been treated this way during these hard times in long time. I'll definitely return for that reason if NOTHING ELSE! read more

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One of my go to spots.. love the Brussels spouts. Also they are very accommodating and will tweak menu items to your liking. Not a huge fan of the tacos since I prefer more traditional street tacos. But the appetizers and quesadillas are good. Love sitting on the patio, but not a fan of the inside of the restaurant. Too chaotic for me. read more

Bar service was great. Came in for drinks and appetizers. We ordered the shrimp Rangoon. The bar staff was so quick to get our order and our drinks. The atmosphere was cool. I love the chandeliers in the bar area. There was plenty of room at the bar to sit. The shrimp Rangoon was so delicious! It's a must try if you come here! It so yummy! read more

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This place is novel. I don't think I'll come here often but it was an interesting experience. The parking is terrible, they don't take reservations and, for a place literally called Agave and Rye, their drink menu was just ho hum. I found it more enjoyable perusing the taco menu than actually eating the tacos. However, the patio was lovely, the decor inside looked fun, and the food really was tasty, if not a little over the top. The mac n cheese beignets were yummy, especially with the syrup lightly drizzled. Guacamole was pretty standard, nothing to write about; as was the O.G. margarita (again, I expected more). Brussel sprouts were also tasty. They really take creative license with the word "taco". Two of the three tacos we ordered to share had Mac n cheese in them, which sounded good on paper but was just too much in execution. The tacos were so filling. I did enjoy the spirit of the taco menu though, so much creativity and blending of flavors. The dessert menu looked delicious but we were too full by that time to try it. read more

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Another new restaurant which means I got to try it. Being so new, obviously the interior is immaculate. It's a relatively large place which has a bar, booths tables, and and outdoor seating. The place has sort of a "hipster" vibe. Lots of energy in the place. Staff people running around attending to customers. A nice selection of music, though as others have mentioned a bit loud. Even though they were busy, I was seated quickly. Tacos is their main thrust in food (they have other dishes) and they certainly have a lot of different riffs of tacos. My fish taco came with a crispy taco wrapped in a soft taco, which I thought was quite nice. However, I did ask for it without guacamole but someone wasn't paying attention. To his credit, the server tried really hard to correct the problem, but it wasn't a big deal to me. Their tequila list was decent, but not exactly inspired. Very nice selection of Bourbons. Strangely, the selection of ryes was about half the size of the Bourbons. I thought it was a good value meal. I'm very optimistic about where this restaurant could be going. It's cool to have a place like this in the neighborhood. Note to owner: try hosting some tequila/rye tasting or food pairing events. read more

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Driving by and seeing the building made me so excited. It is definitely a unique style! I personally love it. Over the top and dramatic. Not your average Ohio restaurant. We were seated immediately outside (our pick) but it was probably about 10 minutes until our server came for drink orders. Fortunately that did give us time to know what we wanted to order as well. And we weren't in a hurry so bear that in mind when planning. I'm celiac so I was extremely pleased to see how the menu was clearly marked with gluten free items! I got a lemonade, husband got a margarita on the rocks. The lemonade tasted like Minute Maid maybe? My husband said the margarita was good but at $14 he doesn't think he would get it again. We ordered a dip trio of chunky salsa, queso and quac. All were delicious!! The chips are nice and thick to support heavier dips. The dip trio is $19.50 which is very high in price but if you look at the individual dip prices it is a good deal. I do think you should get extra chips when you order this because we had so much extra queso and quac and no more chips. I was wanting the chips and dips mostly so I just added a side of the tater tots. I love tater tots but I have to say these are more like potato logs. The inside reminds me of the consistency of Cracker Barrells hash brown casserole. Very peppery. Not bad but definitely not your average tater tot! I prefer a crispier smaller tater tot. My husband got the Queen E taco. He said it felt like it had been sitting under the warmer for a bit before being delivered but he also said it was amazing!! Our server described it as fish n chips in a taco. While we were there our server seemed to maybe have inside and outdoor tables which made it hard for him to check on us much. A table near us ending up leaving because the wait for anyone to approach the table took so long. It seems they've recently opened and my guess is everyone is still figuring out all the kinks. The atmosphere plus the food make it a great place for a night out. I think we can all agree that the area could use a place like this. We will definitely return and keep trying new things out! read more

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Hubby and I visited Agave and Rye for the first time on Sunday afternoon. The first thing we noticed was their very quirky decor - brutalitic black exposed pipes spray painted. Crystal chandeliers with black wire cages and spray painted silver bulldogs on the bar. However, the seats were comfortable, and the waitress was attentive. We ordered some birria street tacos to share, and each ordered a large taco. I tried the The Good Wolf and hubby tried the The Rooster. We both loved our tacos we even got the rest of our Margarita in a Togo bag! read more

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Delicious every time, corn fritters, epic tacos, the Alderman is one of my favorites. It's a fun atmosphere

This is not a "Mexican" place. Don't go here expecting that. This is a taco place. Hipster taco joint? Non-traditional taco place? Tacos... interesting t shirts on staff.. odd decorations? I'm here for the tacos. Epic tacos were legit. Went during a happy hour and also got chips and queso. When I say chips I should really say small tortillas cut in half. These were huge chips. But everyone enjoyed them and at the whole massive plate. Don't know about the comments on poor service here. Didn't experience that at all and the place was full. I'd certainly go again myself. Giving it a 5 for what it is and going in with those kind of expectations. Set your expectations on what you're going to get and I'm sure you'll rate it highly too. read more

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The food and service is not good. Overpriced and flavorless . Not empressed at all. The service was slow

Have never given one star before. Consider myself a positive person. This is our second visit. Visit one - they forgot to place our order. Visit two 6/20/24 - after food was dropped off the server never came back. We wanted a second drink. That didn't happen. We finished our meal 30 minutes ago. It's not busy. Empty tables everywhere. Two people at front desk looking my way and ignoring my attempts to get their attention. Servers are all checked out and no one has come back to our table. Food is okay - service is abysmal. Wont be back. read more

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Second chance to this place and it was not acceptable. Ordered Camarón tacos with NO onions... all their tacos are pre mixed, my son was done eating when my alternative came about 15 minutes later... it was 3 mini flower tortillas with a few stake pieces and some mozzarella cheese on top... The kitchen guy came out to ask about the issue, unfortunately all their stuff is mixed up and they can't make any modifications like adding tomato's or cilantro Sad to say not coming back read more

Agave & Rye - Centerville - Stake street tacos... plop! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Centerville, Ohio

We were there to celebrate on a Saturday at lunch. The decor is busy and lots to look at. Music was nice and not over powering. Servers were great, attentive and answered lots of question. It was busy but no wait time. Food came hot and delicious. My only critique is some dishes were saltier for my taste. We had 3dip chips, birria burritos, street tacos, birria Irish nachos, veggie ninja quesadilla, and more. Lots of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free items. No pics too hungry. read more

This is the poster child for a restaurant thats overrated while being extremely expensive!! I even asked where the rest of my order was when I received it. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere that has good food and is reasonably priced. This place is 0-2 in those categories! It is absolutely criminal they charge this much for mediocre food! read more

Not good food the burger was bad qaso got my family food poisoning staff is rude do not recommend read more

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This has been a great spot for dinner and drinks or lunch on a Saturday. Now that it's been open long enough, the wait times are not terrible at all. This place can accommodate large groups and also has a generous amount of bar seats. The Mac and cheese beignets are very good and surprisingly sweet. They reheated well too. Their epic tacos are well, epically large. Too big for me to tackle. I prefer their Mamacita's baby tacos - three small tacos packed with flavor. The carne asada egg rolls I didn't care for - I didn't like having noodles inside an egg roll. I've had some very slow service here before where it took 15 minutes for a server to come. But they hadn't been open long then and I've had much better service since. read more

We got there around 5:50 on Saturday, and it was very slow- we asked to sit outside and the only other table out there was leaving. Our server ran over the menu and made suggestions. We got some drinks, a dip trio, and brussel sprouts to start with, plus two taco flights. Drinks and chips/dip came out pretty quick. Two other tables get sat during this, but they're still not busy. Our sprouts took quite awhile and when they came we realized we had no silverware and no one was around. We waited awhile longer and the two tables around us had their orders delivered. Still don't see our server. Finally she comes out with two plates, puts them down and realizes they're not for our table. At 6:45, someone else brings our order out. It seems pretty obvious that the order was never put in or the kitchen lost the ticket. Our server comes with water and leaves again, not to be seen until the bill. We ask for boxes and I give a gift card and credit card to cover the balance; she takes the payment and is gone awhile, and then I see on my phone the full amount was ran on my credit card. When she finally comes back, my husband asks if there was a problem with the gift card. "What gift card? There was no gift card. You didn't give a gift card." I had put it on top of my credit card, and they were contrasting colors, so... she then says she'll go get the manager and is gone quite awhile again. She then comes back and says she actually did find it. Food a place that's known for tacos, the tacos weren't good, honestly. If you're going for apps and drinks, this could be the place. But the tacos and service weren't good. read more