What a fun place for dinner! Artsy and fun decor and food creations. Our server was attentive and helpful. Between 4 of us, we sampled a variety of taco options and enjoyed them all. The restaurant is in a great location by the TN River and The Aquarium. read more

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We were in town and decided to try out Agave & Rye. We all tried out the Epic tacos, which is a crunchy taco inside a flour tortilla. By having this combination you are able to enjoy all the yummy bits of your taco with very little ending up on your plate. I had the Snitch which was cod, slaw, pickled onions and topped with salt and vinegar chips. Personally the chips were a bit much for me, but my husband had the same taco and really enjoyed the combination of flavors. I also had the Island Banger which was a tasty combination of coconut fried shrimp and mango pico. Plus my daughter and I split a margarita which was also very good. Unfortunately the downside of our visit was the service, our waitress was friendly but overwhelmed, we had to ask for extra napkins twice and even had to ask for silverware. The ambiance of the place is eclectic, but I throughly enjoyed the wall dedicated to Prince. read more

The food is very good in this trendy, downtown eatery. Creative Tex-Mex. Be sure to try the side dish Elote - excellent. BUT, our service was abysmal. I can't speak to the other wait staff, but our guy clearly had other things on his mind. Every part of our visit took way longer than it should have. We were done about 30 minutes before we ever managed to get our checks and pay. So, I'd make sure to pay for a couple of hours of parking. I'm going to attribute all that to this particular waiter, and judge the place on its other merits. The person you get might be quick and attentive. All in all, this place wasn't my cup of tea, to be charitable. The decor was pretty over the top. Young adult is obviously their demographic. I'm 65, so take that into account. Taste, of course is an individual thing. Therefore, I'm giving the food about a 7, the ambiance a 2, and hope I'm never served by our waiter again . read more

Super cute vibe and fun decor. Known for their epic taco sampler plate of fusion tacos. But they also have more traditional tacos as well. Hostess was super nice and pointed out bathrooms when seated. The food Service was utterly fantastic. Yazmin was a delight. She thoroughly explained menu and made some recommendations. We chose epic taco sampler: Mini Gangsta, Mini crown Jewel, Mini Smoke Show. All delicious but have to admit we wouldn't order lobster on taco next time. We also tried the whipped queso with chips. At first I was bummed thinking I wished it was hot but it was a HOT day and the chill with the queso flavor and toppings hit the spot. Really enjoyed. I know it was HOT day but I was a little bummed the AC was so high that multiple of us were using menus to fan ourselves. They do have a cute patio. read more

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Everything we had was delicious and the place itself has a cool vibe ! We did a you pick three taco combo and one kids quesadilla. The Mexican rice was great too! The staff were fri only for an afternoon slow lunch. read more

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I am currently here now while I'm writing a review so I just wanna bring up. The food was really good here. I'm not sure why the fried rice one is like the most popular one, but it wasn't up to my standards. Didn't care for the fried rice as much, but I do like the shrimp that was on top of it. The one that actually shocked me was I think it's the bougie beach that went surprisingly was really good and I definitely would recommend maybe getting all three of those I did try the fajita one as well and it was OK overall I think the service was really quick. They do all of them pay attention to our area. The drinks I got the flight a little sweet for me but what did I expect right but overall, I love atmosphere. I'm gonna include some photos. I said next to the prince statue. I definitely recommend if you come in anywhere you sit as perfectly beautiful and they do have outdoor patio scene as well. It's just kind of hot to sit outside. I recommend it. It is so much to choose from. I didn't get to go through half the menu so I'm pretty sure whoever you bring we'll find something they like. read more

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We ate dinner here after the aquarium and before doing a haunted pub crawl ghost walk tour. They weren't super busy. It was a Friday. They ran out of C02, so we couldn't get soda. We all ordered different tacos. Several of us ordered the fish taco. The fish was cold. In fact I think all the tacos were cold. I don't know tif they were supposed to be or not. The chips and queso were delicious. I think their salsa is way overpriced. I probably wouldn't go back to this location. read more

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This trendy hipster taco restaurant was a fun experience. I'd like to go back when we have more time to fully enjoy it. We were on our way to watch our grandson in a rowing competition. The server was marvelous and went way beyond the call of duty to make sure we got our food and check quickly so we wouldn't be late. Dan and I got a flight of tacos. Our son in law got one, too. Our daughter ordered elote. That's what I'm getting next time along with a taco, of course. Elote literally means "ear of corn." It came with a very nice presentation. Debi let me have a bite and it was delicious, but I mainly like it for the presentation. Our eyes have to eat, too. It came on a cob of corn complete with the stock still on. The corn dip was poured on the ear of the corn cob. The taco flight Dan and I shared was sea food. We got 2 with battered cod and one with shrimp and grits. Both were good. We liked the battered cod best. Loved the greens and sauce. It had delicious and unexpected flavors. This is not your usual taco stand. read more

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Agave and Rye was an absolute standout. The menu is packed with so many creative, over-the-top taco options that choosing just a few felt almost impossible in the best way. I ended up going with the taco flight and selected two Crown Jewel tacos -- the truffle mac and cheese with lobster -- along with one Island Banger, featuring coconut shrimp and mango salsa. Every single taco was phenomenal. The flavors were bold, layered, and genuinely exciting. What really sets them apart is their signature double-tortilla approach: a fried hard shell tucked inside a soft tortilla. It creates the perfect contrast of crunch and softness in every bite and holds up incredibly well to the generous fillings. Between the inventive combinations, fun menu, and the unbelievable execution, this was a top-tier taco experience from start to finish. read more

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My son and I stopped in for lunch before visiting the aquarium and were very impressed! The steampunk atmosphere is amazing. The tacos were delicious and overstuffed. The crab poppers were great but I may have liked the roasted corn garnish even more. The spicy margarita was in my top three ever. And their service? It was John's first day but we couldn't tell. He was attentive without being intrusive and truly welcoming. It's actually worth driving up I75 to eat here. No notes. Change nothing. read more

So y'all know I like to spin the block on my favorites! I had to come back! So Kayte my waitress extraordinaire this time was just as amazing! I ordered the Shrimp Rangoon Bites and OMG this is my favorite right now in the world...and yes I ordered TWO! However, before I got them wrapped to go, I ordered the The Island Banger, The Chipotle Chika , The Gangsta... I haven't tested them as of yet, but I am sure they are just as amazing as Everything else... I got the Bourbon Peach Punch X 2 :)... it is soooo tasty. And got a swig or Wild Turkey! It was a great time! The atmosphere here is always very lively!!! There is a festival outside the window right now as well! I give this place sincerely a 10 out of 10... and of course I will be back, because my business keeps drawing me through town! Kudos Kayte & Agave & Rye!!! read more

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Consistently good food and reasonable prices. The burritos were packed with flavor, and the ingredients tasted fresh. I love the grilled street tacos! read more

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The most terrible restraint in the area! Do not order from them ! They made me wait 2 hours almost on a delivery order and canceled it in the end! read more

It was very hot and muggy inside, almost as bad as outside but obviously we cannot control outside. The decor was bordering weird cultish. EVERYTHING was dirty. I have boys so I've gotten pretty used to dirty but the tables were lowkey sticky, floors tore up and dirty, bathrooms had no tp, no soap, no paper towels, like everything was dirty. I'm pretty sure all servers were high or something, we were given 5 menus for 2 adults ‍ then I asked for 2 different things that were completely forgotten about so we just made do. Not a big complainer but honestly there wasn't a whole lot to enjoy ‍ oh and there's definitely not 3oz of alcohol in the margs like the menu says. read more

Had a hurried lunch as our grandson's race was about to start. Our server understood we were in a hurry and she delivered. Very eclectic decor with a definite hipster vibe. We old farts were kind of out of our element but enjoyed it all the same. Would have loved to have had more time to explore the menu both food and drink. We got a "flight" of seafood tacos. Each had a crispy fish taco and shared a shrimp and grits taco. Both yummy. read more

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Overal....can't beat the ambiance of the restaurant! Amazing views and I happened to dine on a day when the weather could not be any better! Customer service was a bit lack luster with long wait times to place order and receive food. But overall I'd give them another chance! read more

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We went there for lunch after the Christmas market today, and it was fair. We got a mixture of their items. One of our group ordered the "Bayou Baddie" - a taco filled with gator tail meat. Their opinion is that it's very mid. I would say that most of the tacos that we had in the group qualify in that area too with a couple of exceptions. The atmosphere is very modern with a musical vibe that is interesting. The service was great, zero complaints there. The true challenge with this place is that they try to be overly interesting with the food to prove that interesting means complex flavors, but where the fail comes is that the best places understand that the quality stands out not the complication! I guess that what I'm saying is that we got a decent meal for a decent price, and their mix 'n match makes possible the opportunity to try different things. But I'm not really going to recommend this place. It's a one and done kind of thing if you want to try it, but it's not ever going to be a go to place for us. read more

Food is exceptional. Service is horrendous. Pay attention to your customers. I should not have had to ask for a napkin and then a fork and then water - I waited my own table. Nuts. read more

So this location needs to go some before it will beat our local Agave and Rye & our Rachel. BUT - the food was still delicious. The service was ok, but definitely get the ick when a server treats you like they think they know your 'type' but he made up for it. The location's layout and decor followed the traditional of eclectic vibes with bold colors and Dia De Los Muertos inspired art. I am loving the new expanded menu and return of some of my favorites. The new chipotle chicken is delicious and the mac-n-cheese donuts are so much more delicious than you'd like! It's definitely a must try, but go super hungry and willing to share! read more

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Loved it here!! They're a version of velvet taco if you've ever been but I believe with more options and more customization. You're able to add cheese queso etc in between the taco shells which I thought was fun.. all of the tacos tasted really good and so were the drinks! Will be back when in town. read more

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Great taco and margarita spot in Chattanooga. Fun atmosphere and artsy interior, with outside seating options too. Service was great, and even with a wait, they got us seated as soon as they could. Delicious and unique taco and drink options. 10/10 recommend! read more

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The selection of tacos was fabulous looking so we had two flights of them to maximize our taste test. Wow!!! I'm coming back for another flight soon. They were awesome and the service was great too. The atmosphere was calm even thought the Ironman had just finished earlier in the day. Definitely check this place out. read more

The restaurant is situated right next to the Aquarium and the riverfront, so very convenient. The decor is eclectic with a steampunk-ish vibe. The wait staff was super helpful. I had the three taco meal with The Rooster, The Sugar Daddy and the Plain Jane. All of my tacos were in fact epic just as the signage on the restaurant entailed. My favorite, however was The Sugar Daddy. I definitely recommend this place if you're visiting Chattanooga. read more

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Excellent tacos!! The chips with queso is an excellent starter. The chips are hardier than I normally find at Mexican restaurants. (Sign up for their rewards membership and it's free). Buffalo Cauliflower is great too. Lots of "Epic" tacos to choose from, plus other choices as well. My son got the Epic Burger, and it looked amazing! Kayla was our server and she was the definition of Chill. So nice to talk to and helpful with explaining the menu options. The place was decorated with pop artist portraits and colorful murals. It wasn't loud at all. You could have a conversation easily. read more

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Check out taco Tuesday at agave and Rye. Half-price margaritas. Flights are delicious tacos. Nice job wrapping them putting a crunchy corn tortilla inside a flour tortilla. Freshly made chips, chunky salsa, and queso. We're tasty. Our server, Bree, was pleasant and attentive. read more

Food and service are epic you get to mix and match your tacos I highly recommend Ask for Nick he is great!! read more

We are in town and decided to give it a try. The tacos were amazing! You will not be disappointed with the food and trendy atmosphere.

This is our second visit to this business. We originally tried the Kentucky location and it was amazing and expected nothing less from Chattanooga. Service was great everyone was personable and pleasant. As attentive as they could be with such a busy Saturday crowd. We started with two waters and a Strawberry Bombshell, because it was pink. If you like'em strong go for this. Baby I had to have the man finish it for me. It was delicious but a little too strong for me. Now here is where things got tricky, the egg rolls were our favorite in Kentucky. But here they lasted flavor and seasoning. Just a greasy crunch fest. 0/10. The man ordered 3 Plain Jane's and I also did the flight but with 3 different tacos: Bee's Knees,The Gangsta and The Snitch. All delicious but the Gangsta was my favorite. Now there is the super cute vibe with a bunch of quirky decor that keeps your attention because everything is so neat and artistic. All in all this is a repeat location for us. read more

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Our server, Ben, was lovely and attentive. My grandmother had the Plain Jane tacos, as she's not adventurous with food, but she enjoyed her tacos. I had the Bourbon Peach Punch and would highly recommend it. I had all of the vegan options; which were just the two. I had the Green Goddess which was shockingly delicious; reading the ingredients of this taco wasn't too appealing, but I figured I'd try it anyway since I was limited to the two options. It was super delicious; I wish I would have ordered three instead of the one. I do enjoy the double shells(one hard, one soft) of the epic tacos. I also ordered the jackfruit and mushroom birria tacos; they were okay. They chose a good brand of vegan cheese because it melts very well and was good. I feel that the birria tacos were lacking in flavor. Maybe they could scratch the corn toppings and drizzle some salsa on top. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and the vibes of the place. I would suggest adding another 2 vegan options to the menu. read more

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I considered telling the diners being seated as we left to run. Opted to warn you on here instead. A/C inside was broken and there were no lights outside. So you can eat in the dark or in the stagnant heat. Our server forgot us constantly the whole night. By the time "frozen" margaritas reached us they were melted, my husband had to wait nearly ten minutes for the limes for his tequila flight. Literally everything took forever and the food was deeply disappointing. I can't emphasize enough how un-impressive every meal was: burned; flavorless; overly strong fish smell that left me spitting it out so I wouldn't get food poisoning. Server asked how things were. By then we were pretty downcast (not rude just bummed; this was a birthday dinner) and I said "it's...fine." "Great!" She chirped back, clearly unconcerned. Save your money and skip. And to anyone working here: find a new job. This place is going to tank very quickly. read more

Outstanding place to dine! Hip and eclectic with phenomenal boutique tacos like you won't find anywhere else. Definitely worth a stop if you are in Chattanooga. read more

I checked out the Yelp reviews and A&R had a great menu! The inside is painted ceilings and all with vibrant colors. Eden was the bar tender that was quite busy still took great care of me. When it came to a drink one of the ingredients in the drink I chose was not available so I let Eden choose the substitute and she hit it out of the park! I will coin the "Eden's Dream" with her permission. I ordered a flight of 3 tacos each with very diverse flavors; The Thumper- Peppercorn kangaroo, Mac n cheese donut, roasted corn, sweet & spicy bacon, green onion, habanero syrup, queso love cushion (flour tortilla and corn tortilla with queso in Z middle) which was the star of the show! Followed by The Happy Pappy, & The Gangsta. Each taco was unique and flavorful. I also ordered fries which tasted great in their chunky gauc with tomatoes & onions. The owner is obviously a huge fan of Prince which is awesome! Love the decor and subtle and not so subtle hints of their fandom throughout the dining room and bar area. I enjoyed Agave & Rye and thanks to Eden for a great conversation & great service. I will add A&R to my Chattanooga collection and I would recommend to anyone staying or visiting the area by the Aquarium and river, for drinks and outstanding tacos in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Cheers! read more

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Cold Food Cold Reception Cold everything. We were here for IronMan Competition with family - Kids. As soon as we showed up- they Basically said - Not Invited- Have a Nice Day. I hope this gets to the owners read more

Love their lobster tacos. My husband always gets kangaroo. Service is usually good. Really like the place. If you like Espresso martinis, they don't do them. read more

My family was visiting Chattanooga, and I found this spot on Yelp. I am soooo glad we did, bc when I tell you this was the best Mexican we have ever eaten, I'm not kiddin! I only took a pic of the quesadillas, but we ordered 5 dishes and they were ALL ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! Never been to a spot like this...super cute vibe and custom service was on point! Coming back next time in town! read more

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We stopped in after visiting Ruby Falls, loved it! The atmosphere is fun and the food and drinks are the best. A variety of tacos to choose from ! of course I tried the tacos three different types for $17.. The restaurant is located in the downtown area they have paid parking and some street parking available. Next time im in Tennessee I will definitely return:-) read more

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We saw the 70 food inspection score after we sat down: from 3/2/26: "Agave and Rye in Chattanooga received 70. Inspectors found an employee eating in the food preparation area, as well as ready-to-eat food stored near uncovered raw chicken. Food has to be discarded after a surge switch shut off a reach-in cooler. Dented cans of corn were noted by the inspector. The inspector also found packaged shrimp, sirloin and sausage links thawing at room temperature in a sink." The queso was OK but tacos were not very good. It is anyone's guess as what they were. We will be giving our COSTCO gift cards away. read more

This place was recommended by many people and they were not wrong. This place has different type of "street" tacos. But let me tell you the best thing on that menu is the mac & cheese beignets. Don't let these pass you by!! These blow my mind!! Made up for the salad that wasn't good at all. This place has paintings of famous people. Some look like the people haha. read more

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We love the locations in the Cincinnati area so spotting this during a weekend trip was a nice surprise. Unfortunately, it wasn't up to par. Visited midafternoon, didn't seem that busy and it took 30 minutes to get our drinks. The server also forgot about our appetizer and when we asked the status she said it wasn't on the menu anymore. We pointed to it on the menu and she just shrugged... at that point we decided to get the check and leave. So disappointing since it's our fave back home read more

Food made me sick don't do it!!! Server was cool though and I like the vibes of the portraits of different celebrities.