Such a fun vibe inside! Fun menu as well and yummy food! Diego was a great server and gave awesome recommendations. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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I went with a tour group to try local spokes. It's walkable and located downtown. The atmosphere was great and loved the music. We got to sample the food. Had the mac and cheese donuts with corn. It was really good. Enjoyed the flavor. We also tried the margaritas which was yummy. It had a flower that gave it a different test. Would definitely return to this location read more

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Perfect location downtown for some amazing dinner and drinks! The menu has so many choices it's really hard to pick just one favorite. We love the tacos, can't go wrong with any of those! Service is really good, they can be quite busy at times with events downtown but it has always been worth the wait. read more

The food was amazing! The atmosphere is eclectic and the staff were very nice and helpful!

The waitress was very patient as we were chatting and not making decisions. The Brussels sprouts were yummy and the bourbon peach punch was smooth. The trio flight was a good way to try multiple tacos. I had one with lobster and Mac and cheese which was good, rich, and filling. I had a sweet potato one which was good. The sauce on the black bean taco was very spicy with a bit too much mayo. The decor was fun and eclectic. read more

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First of all, our server was excellent! I hate that I forgot his name. We were a group of six people and our food and drinks were delivered quickly. I got the taco tray and chose 3 different tacos. Delicious! I got a vegetarian one, chicken and beef. The place is big but sectioned off for ambience. We sat in the bar area. There are booths with curtain for intimacy and another section that was bustling. It's a fun place with delicious food. If you are in town for an event near the Rupp Arena, you are close. read more

Super eclectic and funky, with a spunky server to cap it! Tons of food purpose & personality, extremely memorable experience. Did a Manhattan and a taco sampler. Love the concept of the double shell: hard on the inside, soft on the outside gives you maximum crunch and eatability. read more

Agave & Rye - Lexington Square - Manhattan - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I really enjoy a trip to Agave and Rye. Last night, I enjoyed a fabulous watermelon margarita and great service, despite the restaurant being unusually warm. Not sure if they were experiencing AC issue, but it was hotter than hades in Kentucky yesterday with a side of suffocating humid, and stuck in a six person booth, I melted. Despite that - the staff still provided amazing service, the manager was on the floor working alongside staff, and everyone sweat together with positivity. Food was still excellent and again - the watermelon margarita was perfect! read more

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This place is a museum of wild fun, quirky decor, good music and amazing tacos. I did a epic taco flight, to me thats the way to go, they are a bit smaller but so many choices and very unique. The GANGSTA, The Bomb, The Cat's Meow, all so good and so different. Cocktail i got Hot & Juicy, this was amazing. We also sign up to get the free chips and queso, the chips are so good I just wish they came out fresh and hot! Our service was fantastic, Mercedes our waitress was great and full of energy. If I lived here I would be back. read more

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Amazing atmosphere, food and service. Genesee our waitress was attentive, friendly and polite. Food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. Our party of 6 was very pleased with the food and service. read more

I'll start with my favorite things about this place. The decor is so modern and fun creating an inviting and fresh environment. The menu is extensive with so many amazing taco options. Happy hour has several great specials although margarita Monday special is only on the OG margaritas. I will say, I went in a large-ish group and it took a bit for them to settle in to handle us well. Once they settled down, the service was good despite a rocky start. read more

Agave & Rye - Lexington Square - Margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Love the vibe here. Really nice friendly people. Tacos were so fun and delicious. Got 3: the alligator(great texture not chewy), birria(great flavor/texture), and lobster mushroom Mac n cheese(rich but fun concept,tasty). really good New[old] fashioned. Would love to stop back. read more

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Amazing food and outstanding service! The Britney room rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Fantastic food atmosphere led by an awesome leader in Ms. Tara!!! if you're in downtown Lexington and want a Great taco Agave and Rye is your place. read more

Took my friend here, as he hadn't been to agave and rye before, and it'd been a while for me. I got a taco flight with the bang bang, the tae tae, and the becky I think. My friend just got 1 taco. Good service, our waiter made recommendations to my friend. We liked the decorations of this location. I like the other location more, as usually this one is too loud for me, but it was pretty quiet with the snowy day. They didn't have the taco flights last time I went to either location, and think I'll be getting that from now on! read more

McKenna gave amazing service!! I love the out of the box taco concepts at agave and rye. Today was my first time trying the crown jewel. A taco with Mac and cheese, lobster, mushroom and truffle oil ‍ definitely chefs kiss. This restaurant is super colorful, fun atmosphere. Music was great! read more

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Let's start with the positives. Service was great, beer was cold. Margaritas hmmm so so. Food: Appetizers crusted Brussel sprouts. Wow! Wow! Those may have been some of the best ever. Pretty small portions for the price only downside. Deviled eggs from app menu. Not worth a nickel! This is where everything goes a rye. A lot of the taco had macaroni in them. I don't understand that at all. We all had the three variety sampler. I wasn't real impressed with any of them. It seems Agave just goes a little overboard with trying to make a taco special. Price to food just not there for me. 4 people 4 alcoholic drinks 2 apps $131 without tip. I'm sticking with authentic Mexican not fancy wanna be! Ambiance was good. Nice clean restaurant good music read more

This place has such a fun vibe. Our waitress was super nice and helpful. We got taco flights that were fun and a new spin on tacos as well as the plain Jane quesadilla, which was anything but plain. It's also conveniently located near the children's museum so is a convenient spot for lunch. read more

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Great place- from the music and decor to the food and service. Mimi was friendly and helpful. Had a flight of tacos- all delicious and such a great variety. Never had a soft and hard shell - brilliant. Makes me want to try another three tacos. Enjoyed dinner! read more

Unique tacos with unexpected combinations that are delicious. Provides a solid variety for all types of dietary restrictions.

I LOVED this place! The queso... the birria burrito... the LOVE CUSHION (refied beans + flour tortilla hugging a hard shell taco)... Their menu is incredible plus they have a great happy hour. They have so many unique dishes and taco options, everyone would be happy and it makes me want to come back and work through their entire menu. We had the dog with us so we sat outside but the inside looked like a vibe! read more

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Placed an online order for the tiramisu. Hostess was quick and friendly, and the dessert was amazing.

The service was great, Sara was excellent great experience and great food. He would definitely come back.

We stopped at Agave & Rye after our paint and sip in the same area. The inside was a testament to fusion. There was a quote by Einstein with his face that looked as if it had been graffitied on the wall. The seats were amazing comfortable and the service was really quick. The highlight of the show, without a doubt, was the Mac n cheese beignets. By themselves they are good, but when you get a full fork of bacon, beignets, and the spicy maple syrup it is an amazing splash of flavor. The nachos were phenomenal in their own right. The birria was tender and didn't have that overpowering cinnamon you find in a lot of birria. Each full bite was a reward. The Plain Jane was great. The simple cheese and ground beef combo was warm and melted in your mouth. The Rooster was a little tough to eat as a taco. The giant piece of chicken on top pushed everything out as you bit it. The fry on it was so crisp that a not well chewed bite taught my throat a lesson (that is totally on me not the establishment). I also got the Love Cushion with guac between the two tortillas which caused a slide out each time I bit it. The flavors were good but I would have preferred more Nashville hot sauce on it. All in, a great experience and totally worth the stop. You won't go wrong here and you'll love every bite. read more

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Delicious food! A nice variety! Great customer service. Would go back for more!!!!!!!!!

Walked down from The Sire Hotel. Nice walk. Delicious food. Margs are half price on Monday. We shared an egg roll. It was delicious! The blue cheese dressing was incredible. I had the Plain Jane Taco. It was messy and yummy. Huge taco. My husband got the salmon taco. Also very large. They offer several vegetarian options and many items can be made GF. Very interesting decor. TVs everywhere. Easily accessible for those challenged with stairs. Service by Shay was prompt and she was knowledgeable about the menu. I highly suggest the spicy salt for your margaritas. It took the margaritas to the next level if tastiness. Monday afternoon had little traffic and they didn't mind us waiting out the rain at our table. read more

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What an epic meal in every sense of the word!!!! The food, the service, the ambiance!!! Emily is a gem of a server, and the food was absolutely fantastic! So glad we were all in town for a conference to come here! read more

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Amazing Atmosphere Great Service Outstanding food The menu was so fun and lots to pick from We were visiting Lexington and chose this place. read more

Really good tacos. Thought the ambiance was excellent. I think it's just pretty good overall

Amazing tacos and drinks. Tequila and bourbon selection is vast. The pours are overpriced but if you're looking to try hard to find allocated bourbons, this is your place. The food was outstanding! read more

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Quite a Wow! Every dish was large and delicious. Only downside was that the Lobster Taco was filled with Lobster on top but pasta noodles to plump it up. Was fine but didn't like the pasta. The appetizers, corn and the Brussels sprouts were very good. read more

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I wish we discovered this restaurant on our first day in Lexington! We would have kept coming back for every meal. The funky & eccentric decorations were so fun and definitely matched their unconventional tacos. Their epic tacos were EPIC. Imagine one giant taco that has both a soft and hard taco shell. You can even add a Love Cushion in your taco which is a delicious layer of queso, guac or beans in between the shells. This idea is INGENIOUS! One epic taco and some shared appetizers and I was stuffed. Or maybe it was from the giant pitchers of margaritas my group shared... - The Crown Jewel - Rich and flavorful with essentially lobster on truffle mac and cheese in a giant taco - The Filthy Fajita - My husband loved this one and tasted more like a traditional taco. - Sugar Daddy of the Plain Jane - Ingredients were also more of a traditional taco but stuffed to the brim in a giant taco. They have super creative tacos that we didn't try. They have one with kangaroo meat mixed with mac and cheese beignets and another one with flaming hot cheetos, shrimp and sticky rice. Definitely coming back here next time we're in Lexington! read more

- Outstanding Tacos with Creative Ingredients - Decorated with fun southwestern flair - Good drink menu I hope to come back here on my next trip to Lexington. Tacos here are not your normal Mexican fare. I really enjoyed the following two tacos: The Big Thumper: Peppercorn Kangaroo, Mac N Cheese Beignets, Roasted Corn, Sweet & Spicy Bacon Crumble, Green Onion, Habanero Maple Syrup, Queso Love Cushion, Crispy Puffy Flour & Soft Flour Shells The Bomb: Carne Asada Steak, Chopped Bourbon-Poached Shrimp, Mac N Cheese, A&R Spicy Chili & BBQ Jam, Tobacco Onions The OG Margarita (I chose frozen) was one of the best margaritas I have had! It's made with House Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar Water, Secrets. It has good rich flavors! read more

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Excellent transaction and the food was great as well. I had no idea how nice the interior is.

Dropped in for a date night. First time making it there. The place is beautiful and the staff were attentive Ana Katie was a great hostess and waitress. Excellent help on recommendations and the food was AMAZING. Appetizer of Shrimp Rangoon was spot on and delicious. Then we ordered flights of tacos. I got the Cats Meow, The Happy Pappy and The Bomb and all was fresh and light and delicious. My wife got The Crown Jewel, The Island Banger and The Yoda! They were all too good!! She also had the Bourbon Peach Punch and I had draft Modelo and then we split the carrot cake!! Perfect finish. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

The food is always amazing. My friend and I loved the service provided by Sarah tonight (and have always loved all other servers and bartenders). It's a super cute spot downtown to eat and get drinks before going out! read more

This is a fun spot! Came here on a Friday night and was seated immediately. So much to look at with the decor! We ordered appetizers and food and turns out our appetizer arrived at the same time as our main dishes. The margaritas were delicious! They did offer gluten free tortilla options which was great. read more

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I ordered the mix taco flight and found all three to be under seasoned. In addition I felt that they were stuffed full of cheap bland poorly made shell Mac n cheese (a box has more flavor) in order to stretch and hide the fact that they put almost no lobster meat, or gator meat, or steak, in their street taco. The food was hot and warm and the servers were kind. The beer was good. But ultimately I felt I did not receive what I wanted nor paid for in the tacos. Your Mac n cheese is OFF. read more

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The ambiance is relaxing and creative. Zakirah was our server. She was professional, prompt, and friendly. There was a great variety of food; we tried five different tacos, and they were all delicious! read more

Placed order online and for some reason delivery wasn't working. That was disappointing, however I just rolled over to pick up our food. The parking is tight if you want to get close to the restaurant. I lucked up on side street parking. The greeter told me there is parking at neighboring garages. To the food and service. So I arrived 15 minutes before my scheduled pickup order. I let greeter know I was early and another employee came up and said she was bagging my order right now. I thought that was great, however 15 minutes past my time of pickup I'm still waiting. I was the only customer in restaurant and there were at least 7 employees I saw walking around. Needless to say they weren't short staffed for my one order. Once my order was brought up, something told me to check it and good thing I did. They had forgotten a couple of dips I ordered. They had bagged everything up in this tear bags so I had to remove that on each bag. It's disappointing that orders can't be bagged up correctly and you have to check everything but that's the case. Then the employees still forgot my drinks and I had to come back in for that. Looks like a nice spot but I'm not sure I'll bother going back for all the hassle. read more

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