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3.8 (138 reviews)
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Kathy S.

Ate here on Tuesday. I see my husband posted a review on the Taco Tuesday deal not being a thing anymore, so won't go into that. My first impression was its dark, no atmosphere at all & very depressing looking inside. We were greeted by one of the employees behind the bar & he brought us menus. You place your order at the bar. I ordered the 2 shrimp tacos & it came with a side (I ordered chips & guac). Husband got a steak burrito. Loved the shrimp tacos & I had a Kona beer from the beer wall (self pour). Food & beer was very good. I wouldn't go back just for the food & beer though....maybe if I was a college kid!! Literally zero atmosphere....at my age, I enjoy that with the food.

Three sauces and chips.
Pamela M.

Hops n Guac made me sad yesterday! I re-visited with my sorority sister after a hair appointment at Fringe, and it was a weird experience. First off, we thought it was closed at around 5:45 on a Wednesday. The interior is dark, the doors were dark, and we thought it was closed. It was actually open with a total of two guests dining in, who left shortly after we arrived. One guy was working and he was nice enough. We ordered a variety of tacos, the three (guac, salsa, and queso) tray with chips which was the highlight of dinner for me because I still like their guac, even though I think some fresh cilantro, more lime, and a little salt would amp it up. Sister liked the two tacos she got (I think we got 2 shrimp, 1 pork, and 1 chicken). Since the time change we were both sleepy and not really on top of our dining game and we both forgot about the very small "salsa bar" (my words, not theirs) where you can get your own lime quarters, and other stuff to add to your tacos. Also, it was weird the server guy didn't offer the ipourit wristband self-serve beverage option, even after I asked him about it. Instead, he had a split of Marlborough which we did get and it was very good, after offering us a split (or maybe by the glass?) of warm pinot grigio. Who even offers that? Sister had a bottled beer. When I tried the pork tacos, I kid you not, the pork tasted like last week's pot roast that sat under a heat lamp all. day. long. It was beyond shoe leather dry. Beyond the dryness it was absolutely flavorless. I gave up after a few bites. I noticed we were the sole folks dining there, and looked around and it was sad. There is, as another Yelper noted, a stage on the west side of the restaurant that is cluttered with stacks of various boxes - just not a good look. The small sized guacamole was the best thing we had. The queso was runny and flavorless and I wasn't interested in salsa. I really think the server should have mentioned the "salsa bar" as I would have use it to try to make the pork edible. As another Yelper noted, I really agree that the food quality and quantity has declined over the year and the staff seem apathetic. I wish Campus 805 offered a better variety of dining options, its basically these "tacos," sushi, pizza, and lots of bar food. Since I woke up this morning with a growling belly, in retrospect, we should have gone to Ale's kitchen for some heartier and more interesting bar food. Our bill was over 80.00 for 4 tacos, some chips and three small containers of dips/sauces plus the split of white wine and a bottled beer.

Dance floor area and tables to eat food. Easy ordering system
Noe C.

Very cool bar restaurant with great Mexican food. Cool bear options and lots of tap. Plus a DH on site with lots of dance floor available. Saw a pool table too, a little dark for eating but overall cool steering cause the place across had no food. Def get the bowls and tacos

A taco trio (shrimp, carne asada and portabello) with guac
Mike S.

Honestly, I wasn't sure this spot was still open but I wanted something not pizza or wings... but I was dressed like a 3rd grader who moonlights as an adult catching up on work on the weekends... So here we were We were greeted with menus only seconds after popping thru to find a semi-packed spot still with the self-serve beer taps on the wall... Just with a mixed crowd of singles, families w/kids, and a guy in a suit and a few other randos like myself. A large chalkboard to the back right contains all the eats --tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos, fries, Brussels sprouts and street corn in a cup to name a few interesting things. They also have cocktails and tequila, too, but this time of year I was more interested in the beers on the wall. To my knowledge this is only the 2nd (or 3rd) spot in Huntsvegas that lets you press and pour via a wrist band. I think this is the only place that has survived and, tbh, there are a few less selections than I remembered. Nevertheless I found a few Mexican lagers worth drinking as I waited for my food and watched a bit of a transition go on. Turns out, on weekends, this is a latin nightclub. Talk about versatile. Yeah, stay late enough and you'll see (most of) the families grab their checks and kids while the staff pushes the seating aside and the strobe lights come into play. I'm not at mad at all... Who knows, if ever I'm some combination of stuck downtown late, bored and wanna fit in and stick out at the same time... I'd definitely slide thru (pending they still sell food) Speaking of...my tacos were very good. I still prefer a toasted outside tortilla if you're serving double but few restaurants have time for that. I honestly think the portobello mushroom one was my favorite of the trio (carne asada, acapulco shrimp and veggie/mushroom). The guac side was solid as so were the Brussel sprouts. Food: 3.5/5 stars (más cervezas por favor) Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5 - this could go up if it's lit as a club X Factor: 4/5 - still quirky and alive

Octoberfest in a glass
Troy C.

When I heard about this establishment being located inside a once-used high school I had to see what it was like. It was much newer and more exciting than I expected! It is highly decorated with an assortment of trendy decorations to feel more at home! They also have a very large menu with a variety of food items and dozens of different tacos. I got the choose three combo of tacos with chips and salsa. The tacos I chose were Carne Asada, Ninja Pig, and Carnitas. The Ninja pig taco was a Korean take on tacos and was the most flavorful as well as my favorite one of the three. The carnitas also tasted great and would highly recommend as well. Now the highlight that shocked me was the pour- -your-own beer. There are dozens of choices to choose from and you pay by the ounce. You put a card on file and it is attached to a wristband of which you pay per the ounce of what you pour. Each beer is priced differently on a variety of factors such as the brand and alcohol content! They even had several wines to choose from on tap as well. I absolutely loved the variety of Octoberfest beers they had! They had a great crisp fall flavor and when coming to Huntsville, visiting this location is a must. Personally, I'd expect to visit this establishment multiple times on your trip!

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Brad H.

The tacos were amazing. The amount of toppings/ ingredients was impressive and everything was fresh. They do charge for chips and salsa but they are good. Be careful with the beer- it can add up very quickly and you pay for foam.....

Lita G.

Often I am not a fan of tacos in the US, so I rarely try places like this, but with a friend visiting from out of town I figured why not. The tacos were very flavorful and packed with fillings, had the pork belly, fried avocado, and birria, plus a side of drunken beans. My friend had the shrimp tacos and was very happy about them too. The self serve taps were awesome, they have lots of beer, cider, and wine. Plus check the banner with weekly specials. Definitely coming back!

Fish  beef birria tacos with beer queso
Pamela W.

The BEST tacos I've had in a while!! First of all I'm not from or familiar with Huntsville we were in the area & a good friend recommended we try this place! Man they did not disappoint! The spot is in a old school that has been converted to several bar's & restaurants! Great idea btw!! The menu was a bit overwhelming b/c there's so much to choose from but the servers were very patient with us & explained whatever we asked like it was his pleasure I appreciate that I love the decor of the place looks like they have djs on certain nights so it's definitely a vibe! The tacos had names that I forgot but I had a birria beef & the fish my hubs had the pork(it was called something with pig lol) steak & crispy shrimp! DELICIOUS!!! Our margaritas were Bomb too! I'd definitely drive another hour 8 30 minutes any day!! This place is highly recommended!!!!!

Sarah C.

I visited Hops n Guac with a coworker while in Huntsville for work. Overall, my experience was ok. The tacos were good and both my coworker and I enjoyed them. I would get the tacos again. The tap wall was fun, as there were quite a few different beer options for all different tastes. You can get a wristband at the counter linked to your credit card, and use it to pour beers yourself. Hops n Guac is located inside Campus 805. In the restaurant itself, the decor was cute and it was pretty dark in there. There was what looked like a stage in one corner, though there were piles of boxes and other things on it so it doesn't look like it is used often. Despite it being nearly empty, some tables were still dirty, though luckily there were others to pick to sit at. When going up to close out, it took a little while to be acknowledged as the cashier was talking. I did enjoy the food and thought the taps were cool, but I don't know if I would return.

Churros with chocolate sauce to go!
Bailey B.

This place is a hip, pour your own beer bar inside the equally hip Campus 805, which for those who may not know, is a collection of businesses focused primarily on food, drink, and entertainment within a repurposed (gentrified, honestly) old middle school. Hops n Guac is one of several restaurants available to patrons, with a focus on Mexican inspired fare and a beer wall with around 40 taps. I'm not a beer drinker, so I can't speak to how good their selection is, but I imagine it features a lot of local brews considering there are several breweries within the campus itself. I ordered a meal to go because I was having a very rare craving for Mexican food and some of the creative tacos sounded good to me. The inside of the space is fun and festive. A little dark inside, but it is a bar first and foremost! The wall of taps is impressive to behold. There appears to be a hostess booth near the front but no one was manning it when we got there. No worries, we wandered to the counter where other people were ordering and picked up there. They don't have online ordering but placing it over the phone was easy and our order was ready and accurate when we arrived. The service was...meh, kind of unfriendly. No one was rude but I don't think I ever got any thank yous, have a nice evening, enjoy, etc. They were on the busy side, though, so maybe they were just scrambling to cover everybody. I ordered the 3 taco combination with beer queso as my side. I chose the tinga, pollo fuego, and black bean and corn tacos. I also got an order of churros to share with boyfriend for dessert. So, the thing about me is I'm not typically a Mexican food fanatic. Things that I don't like others may enjoy, and things that I enjoy a little might well be mind blowing to other people, lol. With that in mind, I thought the tacos were decent to good. The tinga taco was my least favorite. It was a little on the bland side; allegedly, it came with citrus slaw and queso freco, but what I got looked a lot more like one of their "gringo tacos" but with chicken -- a standard mix of lettuce, shredded cheddar, and diced tomatoes. Not sure if that was a mistake or what, but it was kind of bland. Not bad, but not impressive. I liked the black bean and corn taco better, though it was also on the blander side and had a too-heavy cilantro flavor for me. However, the corn was fresh and slightly sweet and there was plentiful queso freco. My favorite taco was the pollo fuego. However, be advised they are NOT KIDDING on the fuego deal - it is HOT. I'm not necessarily a heat-seeker, but I'm no weenie, either, and this had me sucking down water. However, it was very flavorful, with the sweet corn contrasting nicely with the fiery heat. The beer queso was REALLY good, perfect consistency with a nice tang from the beer. Chips were thin and quite salty, but a good vessel for the dip, as were the less desirable tacos, lol. We also enjoyed the churros, which were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The chocolate sauce that accompanied them had a mild, subtle chocolate flavor that I was unimpressed with at first but that grew on me with subsequent dips. Overall, I enjoyed these tacos and the meal as a whole more than I typically enjoy other meals like it, so...not sure what that means, exactly, but if you like creative, hip taco combinations this place is worth a try! They also have other popular, harder to find in this area dishes like carne asada fries, which I'd definitely like to try!

Jimmie P.

Was in town looking for a place that chill, good vibe, and somewhere for a team to unwind. This place has the vibe. You walk in there's, music, tacos, margarita, beer and cider, what more do you need. You grab a wristband from the front order your food and grab a cup feeling it with a cold beverage. A cool ideal place. The wings are good, the Chipotle shrimp bowl.....outstanding. You know a place is good when folks want to go back a second time the next day. Kiddos to the owner, staff and good company.

Chicken Burrito
Rachel H.

Food is always fresh and they always have amazing service. Would recommend anything on the menu. One of the best family friendly spots in Huntsville!

Open late and serves food!
Linda R.

We were visiting Campus 805 for the first time and happened upon Hops n Guac when we were searching for food. It was late, so we did not try the craft beers that were part of the "pour your own section," but I definitely want to try it next time. Regarding food, I had the black bean and street corn tacos which were really good. Also, I was happy with the price, size of the tacos, and the amount of toppings. What I ordered also came with a choice of a side item. I ordered the "drunken bean". Some taco places that I have visited in the past will charge you a lot for very little, but this was not the case here.

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During the day it definitely is!

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We are regulars here for a reason... As a native Southeast Texan, I can honestly say this place is…read morefire--it's not Tex-Mex run of the mill Mexican joint. It's got authentic flavor from the chips and salsa (their salsa is bangin') to the flan, one of my all-time favorite deserts done properly; it's thick, creamy, and just great. Our go-tos: Camarones Diablo-- (Get medium! The Mexican hot is like Thai hot; unless you really do like ghost peppers, Carolina reapers, etc., you don't want that smoke). Carne Asada--it's just fire. For soup: the Pizole--just trust me. It's worth every penny. Tacos--any of the street tacos are great; birria taco is delicious. (My only critique--tacos de lingua would be a great addition). Dessert: Flan--hands down. It's sold out a lot so I order it when we put our order in so I can take it home with me.

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3.5(22 reviews)
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This was our first visit. There were 4 tables full and 2 people at the bar when we got there. We…read morewere seated right away. We ordered the chorizo cheese dip. It was delicious. The service was really fast. I forgot to get the actual "mexican" name for the dishes we had. So here goes... I had Carne asada with bacon, peppers and onions. It was really delicious. It came with beans, rice and flour tortillas. My husband had steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas. This is why I gave 4 stars...it comes with chorizo but he didn't want that. He wanted the chorizo replaced with chicken. The waitress confirmed several times what he wanted. He also doesn't like rice, so he always gets no rice, extra beans. When he got his meal it had chorizo and he got rice and beans. We sent it back to get the chicken instead. We didnt send the rice back, my daughter ate it. His food was very tasty and came out sizzling. The steak was tender and cooked just right. My daughter had the birria tacos. She got 3 tacos, with dipping sauce. No beans or rice. They were also delicious. We finished our meal with fried ice cream and it didn't disappoint. Itw was crispy on the outside and frozen in the middle. It was served in a fried flour tortilla with caramel, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. It was big enough for all of us to share. We will definitely go back when we are in the area. The food was delicious but just a little disappointed that she didnt get the order right.

Two words....Mexican Sushi!!! Yea you heard that right…read more Their take on sushi is pretty good and really not far from the Japanese norm. Their chips and salsa are fresh and delicious so are the drinks. Staff is also friendly and helpful esp the owner...she's a sweetheart. The decor is also pretty cool with some Cali vibes and sugar skulls.

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4.6(54 reviews)
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Went for brunch. This is not the place, if you want the typical cookie-cutter Mexican food that is…read moreavailable in the area. This is a place you should go if you want high quality ingredients, flavour, and a care about what is being served. While it is pricer than what you would expect from the typical price range for Mexican, it is well worth it. My only very minor gripe is the salsa that is served before the meal. I personally would have liked the salsa a little thicker. However, it is a very superficial gripe as the flavour more than makes up for my personal preference. We got the 3 taco dish and got the rocket city, gone fishing, grilled steak, and chicken between us. It was amazing all around and the beans were so flavourful.... As you can tell we were extremely happy and can't wait to try dinner in the future. Update: Went for dinner and tried some other dishes. Everything was still amazing. I wish this place much success and that the out- of-the-way location doesn't become detrimental to that goal.

Definitely a hidden gem!…read more My husband was out of town last week and so I decided I'd go somewhere I'd wanted to try that was out of the way to treat myself and help pass the time without him. I reviewed my bookmarks and settled on Barrio! This restaurant is located near the ever-popular Valentina's pizza -- I believe it shares a building with the first location of the pizza place before they moved a little up the road. Otherwise, it's sort of "out there" -- though I'd argue it's very much worth a special trip. The parking lot is a little small but it's also a fairly intimate restaurant so you won't be fighting insane crowds anyway. It felt clean and modern inside and the restaurant boasts a nice long bar. I was offered my choice of seat; I took a booth since they weren't super busy (it was a Tuesday evening). My server was Cameron. He was very sweet and worked hard at being attentive and helpful. My food came out promptly with each order and was prepared as I'd requested. No complaints there! The menu here is more authentic and more upscale than many Texmex options in the area. This makes me happy because I prefer Mexican cuisine served this way. I felt a little bad for the servers, though, as they had to field several questions from parties about matters of cheese dip, what mole is, etc. They cheerfully and patiently provided great education, but I hope in writing this I can save them some trouble in the future, lol. You should absolutely give Barrio a try, but Little Rosie's it is not (nor should it be)! Anyway, rant over...Cameron brought out some chips and both salsa rojo and verde. This was maybe the only thing I didn't particularly care for all night. Neither salsa had a ton of flavor or heat to my palate, and the chips were fried a little heavily/dark for me. I was concerned after this but I shouldn't have been because my entree and dessert were both delightful. I ordered the enchiladas suizas, which comes with rice and beans. The rice was fluffy and light. The beans were a beautiful dark black color and subtly smoky, nice and smooth but not too much so. And my enchiladas... Okay, a thing about me is that I always think I'll love enchiladas (who doesn't love a soft and creamy, cheesy, warm meal?) but EVERY TIME I order them they disappoint me. I've FINALLY found a place where they were all I'd hoped they'd be. The chicken inside was tender and succulent but not mushy; the tomatillo sauce was bright and flavorful; the cheese added the perfect amount of gooeyness...really, really good. Thoroughly redeemed, I also placed an order for churros. I requested they be packaged to go as I was sure I wouldn't eat them all in one sitting. Cameron obliged and brought out the dessert in two separate containers (one for churros, one for ice cream). I appreciated his thoughtfulness, though I wound up eating the ice cream and some churros there because I didn't want it to melt. The ice cream was delectable -- honestly, it tasted like homemade vanilla to me but whatever they use, it's awesome -- and the warm, cinnamon-covered and caramelly churros were the perfect companion. I ate three there and took three home for later. So good! This restaurant has many offerings I've rarely seen throughout Huntsville (read: especially chicken mole -- hard to find!). They seem to really care about the food and execute it on a high level. Please give them a try when you get a chance. I'll definitely return in the future.

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