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    Agave & Rye - Grandview

    4.3 (347 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Taco Flight (3)
    Nadira Y.

    Very fun and unique interior. There is a big parking lot by pay in the back. They have the option for taco flights and trio dips for chips. The dips were pretty good. The tacos sounded amazing from the menu with fun names. They even have a kangaroo meat taco, although I would not go for that. I got the gangsta and the filthy fajita tacos. Unfortunately, they were just not good. There was no flavor to them and they were served lukewarm. I asked for a hot sauce and received just a cold salsa-like dip instead. My favorite thing of the night would have to be the mocktail I got with the jalapeño kick.

    Tim Tc A.

    Agave and Rye has been an excellent and welcome addition to the lineup of restaurants on Grandview Avenue in Grandview Heights. Formally the location of the beloved restaurant Spagio, the entire space has been rethought into a taco and tequila restaurant. The food selections here are handcrafted and well-made. The entire space is conducive to group gatherings, or intimate conversations. I think it makes a pretty good option for a date night, particularly because after you finish dinner, there are some other things that you can do here on the Grandview Avenue strip. For example: attend a movie, pour custom scented candles, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and conversation, have a sweet treat of ice cream at one of several vendor locations, or retire to another bar for cocktails. This is a great entertainment district and Agave & Rye adds to the roster of great places from which to choose.

    From L to R: The Rooster, The Swipe Right, The Island Banger
    Kate M.

    Oooooh this place was good. Group of 3, seated quickly with no reservations. Nice seating outside to watch passerby. Drinks: I got the hot & juicy which was basically a spicy watermelon margarita and wowie was this . Every drink looked great and I wish I could have tried them all! Tacos: I did a flight of 3- the Rooster, the Island Banger, and the Swipe Right. The Rooster was my favorite. I liked the Island Banger but found the coconut a bit too sweet. Chips: so good and thick! Would make great nachos. Some chips had salt (good) and some didn't (not good). Salsa had good texture and I appreciated the fire roasted tomatoes but I wanted a little more flavor. Service: Very friendly but a little slow Would definitely come back but visiting from out of town.

    Carolina C.

    Woah tequila! The marg was absolutely delicious and definitely strong. For tex mex it was so fun and the taco flavors were divine. Everything was sauced up and delicious great bites with good service and accompanied with great friends. Worth the visit

    Angel H.

    This place was such a VIBE! Loved it. Everyone was nice & helpful. The food was delicious! The Irish nachos is a MUST! I can't remember all the names but chefs kiss! And the drinks did not disappoint!

    Joe F.

    Visited Agave & Rye on a Saturday night. I made a reservation but there were many open tables when I arrived. I was greeted by the host and taken to my table. The waitress arrived shortly after. I ordered Chips and Queso as a starter. The Queso was packed with flavor. It tasted great. I also got a beer. Their draft list is very limited, which was made worse when they were out of their seasonal beer. I settled for a Modelo. As for my entree, I got the taco flight. Korean BBQ Chicken, Pork Carnitas and Beef Birria were the tacos I selected. All three tacos were great, but my favorite was the Birria Beef. All of the ingredients worked well. Overall I enjoyed my visit. This is a great spot to visit if you are looking for some interesting tacos.

    Taco Flight (3)
    Awenda H.

    We were in town with our husbands, while they went to a game convention this week. We found Agave & Rye on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Day 1 of the convention, my friend and I went together. We had margaritas, along with the 3 taco plate. Everything tasted good and the margaritas (1 watermelon and 1 prickly pear) were pretty yummy. Sarah was our waitress and did a great job explaining the menu. The next day we headed back there for lunch with our husbands while they were on break. We ordered 3 of the taco samplers and the corn appetizer. We let Sarah, our waitress again, know one of us was in a hurry and she made sure to get the orders in quickly. Food and service was good once again. My friend and I stopped a little bit later, to wait for the guys to get done. We sat at the bar and had the same margaritas that we had one day one. Cody was our bartender and had a great personality. This is a nice place, with a good selection on the menu (including choices for those with dietary restrictions). The decor was pretty fun as well. All in my party would recommend and if we are ever back in town, we will definitely stop back in.

    Quesabirria Street Tacos The Island Banger

    I love this spot! It has great tacos that are so different from the norm and they're HUGE! We also got the elote, the salsa and chips, and the mac & cheese donuts. Everything is great, the service is fast (they recommend a reservation even if it looks empty), and all of the decor is so funky and fun.

    Little Red Corvette

    What a night! My boyfriend and I spontaneously hit up Agave & Rye and it turned into one of our favorite date nights. The place is a visual feast--floor-to-ceiling artwork that's bold, colorful, and totally immersive. Even the benches are painted! We kicked things off with the crispy brussels sprouts (seriously addictive), then dove into tacos: The Alderman, The Gangsta, and The Snitch--each one packed with flavor and personality. Paired with their margaritas? Chef's kiss Huge shoutout to our server Dysire, who nailed the balance of helpful suggestions and giving us space to enjoy. And the free arcade? We got competitive and had a blast!

    Janice J.

    A fun casual place to try some different options of tacos, hotdogs, hamburger, etc. I came here to meet some friends for dinner and a birthday celebration. I enjoyed the cheesy grilled vegetable tacos. My husband had a taco that's like a hamburger in a taco, I can't remember the name. But he enjoyed it and only needed one to feel filled. The decor is very interesting with different light fixtures and murals on the wall

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    had the absolute best time here. we talked to terrance and he was the best!!! so sweet and so funny!!

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