My wife and I stopped there at the recommendation of some friends in Kentucky as we were just passing through. The place was beautiful with happy music and the food was excellent! We had street tacos (authentic mexican), drinks and desert. What really topped off the evening was our waitress, Erika Ellery. She was the most kind and helpful person you could ever hope for to make the evening a pleasant experience. We will definitely recommend this place to others and stop here again when in the area. Bob & Gale Lowe - 8/2/2026 read more

My favourite restaurant in Lexington. Great staff and hospitality. The gangsta is also 2nd to none.

the food was amazing the becky and the gangsta are ths best tacos and the service is very good as well

Convenient location across from Lexington Opera House and the Victoria Street Parking Garage to easily attend events. Beautiful building with lovely exterior full length mural depicting honeybees and hive graphics. Interior decor is fun and the festive artwork that is rotated periodically is always eye catching and a conversation starter. Food is delicious and I inevitably have street tacos x3 which are fresh and tasty. Service staff are friendly and helpful with making suggestions. Prices are a great value for quality. read more

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While visiting UK, we decided to try Agave & Rye and check out a band at the Opera House. What an amazing way to round out an amazing visit. First off, we were greeted by friendly people who welcomed us with open arms. The atmosphere is super cool and interesting. Each room has a different vibe, but with the same underlying eclectic aesthetic. We had chips, queso, guac, and chunky salsa. When I say the salsa was the best I've had in a restaurant, that is saying something because I have ordered massive amounts of chips and salsa in my life. This place is top-notch for sure. I think the food was some of the best eclectic Mexican I've ever had. Our server was super fantastic. It was Taco Tuesday, so I enjoyed a half-price peach bourbon punch that was made in-house and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend! I cannot rave enough about this fabulous restaurant. So much fun, so delicious, so welcoming, and cool! read more

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We went in there a weekend of a music festival so naturally, they were crazy busy and a little understaffed. But overall, the staff was friendly for the most part. Slow, but friendly. This review is for their new Wagyu taco. We looked at it and thought that is crazy overpriced. But we ordered one Just cause we wanted the experience. 10/10 We ended up going back later that day just to get another one. It's worth the price. And adding the buttered lobster on top just made it a 12 out of 10. Also, the wonton lobster nachos are insane.10/10 read more

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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First time, hoping not the last. Food and service was excellent. The margaritas were good too

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 tacos were out this world the flavors were just amazing the bang bang taco was bangin the atmosphere of the place was super nice I was told the caesar salad was great and even customized the salad for us! read more

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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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Um, walked in on a Thursday night, waited to be serviced, no one came to our table and so we left. Like nobody even acknowledged us at all.

I stopped at Agave and Rye this weekend with a friend. It was busy but we were sat quickly and our server was on it. He did let us know the bar was backed up, so our drinks did come last after our appetizer and food has been served, and my drink came incorrectly as I ordered. I would say that is the reason this gets a 4/5. The chips and queso were delicious (I love a thick, salty tortilla chip) and our tacos were good and big serving sizes. Will be returning! 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

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

This place was absolutely horrible!!!! We waited so long for drinks and food and workers kept on asking us if we had ordered yet which just shows how organized they are. The food was terrible and had no real flavor they didn't give us straws for drinks and chips were bland and they gave us no salt or pepper. read more

Noisy and slow service. Food was ok. Overly-cheesed food. Decor is funky so it's a cool vibe but since it's a restaurant, its food should get more attention. 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

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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

The tacos were awful. Little to no meat despite expensive price. I expected more for $9 tacos.

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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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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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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The food was fantastic and the staff is so friendly! The food was ready when I went to pick it up. My wife had the swipe right taco, and she said it was 'on point'. She regretted getting just one. read more

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

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

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

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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Epic tacos. Amazing service. Inspiring ambiance. One of our favorite spots to get grub!

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

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

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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