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    Hops N Guac

    3.8 (132 reviews)
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    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!

    tables and chairs in a restaurant
    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.....

    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!

    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!

    Carne Asada Fries
    Tien B.

    We decided to stop in Huntsville to check out Campus 805 and stumbled across Hops n Guac. You go up to the bar on the right and order your food and choose your seat. It was packed around afternoon but also, there was a birthday party going on. They claimed to have authentic Mexican food and I am a huge Mexican foodie. We sat outside and about 5-10 mins later our food came. We ordered tacos, fries, and corn (not pictured). The corn came out first and it was DELICIOUS! Very creamy and a good blend of flavors. Fries and tacos came out next. They didn't taste as authentic but it was a good try. For americanized-mexican tacos, they were pretty good. Compared to authentic mexican tacos, they were maybe B-C tier. I would come again but it wouldn't be my biggest recommend unless you're coming for beer.

    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.

    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.

    Kelly P.

    This place is fun - the food was above average and the service was fine. They are slightly understaffed, which is not the staff salt, who were all really nice... It's a pay to poor tap place -meaning you get a bracelet and you pay by the ounce and can try all the different options. However, a lot of the options were empty or not in service - but they still had a good selection. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping by.

    Black bean and corn on the left. Carnitas on the right.
    Cathy W.

    Holy guacamole! This place is good! I bet the preteens who used to attend middle school here wished their lunch ladies would have dished up this kind of food. This old school building now houses several restaurants and bars and we had fun after dinner strolling the halls and checking it out. It is a counter-dervice, seat yourself place. Plenty of room and both large and small tables. Counter help was good and made suggestions of their favorites from the menu. There are a lot of taco choices. We tried: *Birria-shredded beef * Carnitas-shredded pork * Avocado-fried * Black Bean and Corn * Ninja Pig * Chorrizo. All were muy bueno, but you might want to add a little flavor enhancing salt and a squeeze of fresh lime from the salsa bar to a couple them. Would order all again. The salsa bar provides hot, medium and mild options. Only tried mild - it was great. We also ordered the Brussel sprouts which were fried and topped with thin green apple slices and pistachios. They were excellent-crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A little queso fresco crumbled on top would put them over the top! And we rounded out our slections with beer queso and chips and quacamole and chips. Scraped every last bit out of each bowl. We were glad to see the beer queso was not made with that thick gross orange beer cheese, which we only thought about while we waited for the food to arrive. Whew! We dodged a bullet! No offense to the chef, but I added aforementioned salt and lime to the quac. We had a variety of drinks, including some prrtty stout mango margaritas. We did NOT however partake in the $1 an oz beer by from the extensive number of taps on the wall. It is an interesting concept though and allows you to try lots of options relatively inexpensively. Overall a great dining experience. We liked the easy parking, big menu display board, bright colors and cool artwork. Bartender gave us backstory on the building and great service. Fun outing!

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    pricey, 5 beers, 5 shots and three appetizers for our group was 190. a bit gimmicky and fairly slow service.

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    Amazing guest service, I love their tap system and the Cheese sauce is to die for. The staff is friendly and patient.

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    During the day it definitely is!

    Are the chips unlimited like a Mexican restaurant style? Portions seemed a little small.

    The chips arrive with your meal, so they aren't unlimited.

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