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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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

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

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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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

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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Food and service are epic you get to mix and match your tacos I highly recommend Ask for Nick he is great!! 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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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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Server was amazing kept up with our refills food absolutely delicious!!!!!! Would come back again Nick is awesome

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 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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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

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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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It was terrible , we have went here before and loved it, we won't be back! My fish taco was so cold, bartender we had to hunt down for silverware. 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've been here a couple of times. Margaritas are on point! Today we had the Bees Knees tacos - quite good. The chips and queso were fresh - though personally I would have loved a bit more onion and cilantro in the salsa. The steak egg rolls were yummy- especially liked the bbq dipping sauce. One bite was a bit too spicy for my delicate tastebuds, but that would not stop me from finishing every bite. The ambiance is very cool, complete with unique chandeliers and purple Prince artwork all around - being from MN, I totally appreciate the vibe. Service was a bit delayed at the beginning, but once we were seated and Ethan stopped by, all was good from there. Highly recommend. read more

I am pretty sure I can't overstate how great Agave & Rye is. This is the second one I have been to and they always knock if out of the park. The decor is always interesting. It's art based but more modern, so pics of celebrities but done tastefully. I am sure someone smarter than me has the right word for it. The staff is amazing, they are quick and attentive. Nothing was missed and we never really wanted for anything. The food though, it's over the top amazing. I would legit sit in a dumpster with Oscar the Grouch as my waiter and still give the food a beaming review. We started with the mac and cheese beignets. They defy logic. Whatever person was sitting around and said bacon, spicy syrup, and deep fried mac go together, I salute you. Individually they are ok, but when you get that perfect bite of all those flavors, they are dynamite. We had the filthy fajita epic taco and the sugar daddy of the plain Jane epic taco. The flavors on both of these worked together so perfectly. Like the beignets, the perfect bite of all flavors are out of this world. If you live near an Agave & Rye and you haven't checked one out, get to it. The place is amazing read more

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I've been wanting to visit here for a while, and I'm glad I did! They're known for their tacos and tequila! I ordered the OG margarita, sugar daddy taco, chips and salsa, and the happy pappy taco. The food tacos were delicious and big! Two tacos is a meal! The margarita was made w fresh lime juice, no sweet sour Their happy hour is on point, too! The prices were good, and the service was outstanding. We sat at the bar, and our server was Lauren. She was very attentive, gave great recommendations, and was super positive. I highly recommend this spot! read more

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The restaurant has great service and their food is amazing I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone there is a wide variety of food they have tacos burgers and more this is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to read more

Wthelly? What the Heliantte? What the helly on? What the helly Berry? What the helly 'Burton? What the helly 'Bron James? What the helly Cyrus? The ambience is very pretty and nice. It seems like the place to go, but maybe my taste buds and palette wasn't ready for the level of delicacies that they have. I appreciate the staff being very polite, but it didn't fulfill the taste buds. read more

So this spot is a really dope spot to go to if you're in Chattanooga. It's at the end of the street and it runs right into the water. It's not exactly on the water but if you are looking out the window you can clearly see it at the waters right there. It's a beautiful view! The restaurant itself kind of has a front in the back to it so be careful where you go to. I ended up sitting at the bar and had a good time sitting at the bar and talking to the bartender. He talked us through the specials and get a really good margarita out of them. I ended up really enjoying the decor, you can really see how they decorate it and why they decorated it the way they did, because it's very eye-catching so even if it wasn't on the water, I would definitely love to sit there look at the restaurant. The Agave epic margarita was good. It had the right amount of sweet and tang to it. Came in a grown person glass, with a shot on the side. All you really need is one of these and you will be good. S\n Be aware of the specials that they have on the specific days, so just dropping a note so you don't miss that! I ordered one thing on the menu assuming that it was going to be part of the special but it wasn't, it wasn't a deal-breaker, but just pay attention. read more

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There's probably a reason they don't list their menu prices online--paying $8-$9 for a single taco feels excessive, especially when the quality doesn't justify the cost. While the tacos are certainly packed with ingredients, the flavors and execution just don't deliver. Many of the combinations sound interesting on paper, but they fall flat in practice. Across the board, the tacos were surprisingly light on meat. The birria taco, in particular, was a disappointment--the beef was dry, and there was none of the rich, saucy flavor you'd typically expect from birria. The queso was thin and bland, more like warm milk than a creamy, flavorful cheese sauce. Basic components like corn and rice felt like filler and added nothing to the overall dish. Even the pork belly, which should be rich and tender, came out dry--something that's hard to do with such a fatty cut. The tacos with mac and cheese was another letdown. They were heavy on the pasta and light on the cheese, which made the whole thing feel underwhelming. It felt like every individual element of the taco was just okay at best--and the hope was that combining them would somehow make it all work. But instead, the result was a messy pile of ingredients that lacked cohesion or standout flavor. Ultimately, it seems like this place leans heavily on over-the-top, gimmicky creations rather than focusing on delivering genuinely good food. I can think of a dozen other American-style taco spots that serve better tacos--three to an order, often with sides--for the same or even less money. Unique doesn't always mean better, and in this case, the novelty just doesn't make up for the lack of quality. read more

Came in for a late night dinner, I was treated exceptionally well and the food was exceeded my expectations. Marquis was an excellent server! read more

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Food: to die for!!! The birria tacos were packed with meat and flavor! Kimchi rice was 10/10 and the Bang Bang Taco (crispy cauliflower, queso , corn fritters, and spicy crispy onion) SO GOOD! Service: Our server recommended these items and he did not disappoint. The entire staff was great! Everyone seemed to love working here.. great energy!! Ambiance: NAILED IT! The decor, lighting, music, furniture, murals.. so beautiful and fun. We sat outside with a beautiful view of the park & riverfront. Can't wait to return! read more

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Funky ambiance Great location next to aquarium viw on the river We walked there Super friendly staff and amazing tacos To avoid wait for tables we Sat at the bar and enjoyed great service and food The bar offering is amazing cocktails are great The queso was great with home made chips - we order regular size enough for 2 Tacos menu is great the size are big enough with one - you can do trio or specials Highly recommended read more

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The Birria street tacos were awesome and very filling. I got a taco flight and all three were fire! Must try if you're in the area. read more

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