Good service, delicious food and very cool atmosphere. Good location in down town Troy. A lot of other locally owned businesses in area to visit in the area. read more

Went with my daughter to try the new restaurant chain in town. They did a great job on decor- it's beautiful and fun. Music is a little loud (and I'm hard of hearing) but outside of having to talk louder-not too big of a deal. Wait staff were helpful and nice. So why 2 stars? The food. Zero flavor. Taco Bell has more going for it. The chicken was burnt, the Mac and cheese reminded my daughter of vomit (sorry), and the tortilla chips were stale or burnt. We tried 5 different tacos and none had any flavor and I don't have COVID. I'm all for unusual and new ingredients, but the menu sounded like you had a fridge full of leftovers and thought-"yeah, let's put that in a taco shell." Next up, pricing. For 9 tacos, two guacs and chips and WATER, it was $85, then add a tip. Whyyyy. I may try it after it's had a chance to get its legs under it (it's a new restaurant after all) but it likely won't be soon. I have heard the drinks are good but I can't comment on that except for seeing the margaritas are around $11 Ea. read more

This place is so fun! Music and staff are fun! Beautiful tagging and lighting fills the space and provides for a great vibe! They were clean and continually sanitizing. Servers were fantastic. We had chips and queso, quesadillas, the big thumper. But the Eloté..... oh the eloté! It is simply amazing! Being from southern California, I have had real, genuine, from the cart Eloté! This was the best I have ever had. Fresh, just enough seasoning and cilantro. Mmmmm! The peach bourbon punch is fantastic. This is a fantastic little bar and restaurant! No complaints at all. I cannot wait to go back to try the house made tots and carrot cake! (They ran out of the carrot cake tonight.) But it is just fine because I will be back! read more

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Very nice place! Chips, queso and salsa all very tasty. Our waitress was outstanding! Liked some of the taco combinations more than others, but we ordered a bunch and shared. We all found one we loved. We will definitely head back. The atmosphere was great and the entire family had a very nice time. read more

Agave & Rye - Troy - The Alderman and Good Wolf - New American Near Me - Troy, Ohio

my wife and I were taking another day trip and ended up in Troy around noon on a weekday. We decided to have lunch at Agave & Rye after seeing the place earlier in the summer during the Strawberry Festival. We were not disappointed. The inside of the restaurant is, well...very flashy, with big chandeliers over the bar and lots of color everywhere. It was a lot to take in, but since it was a nice day we chose to grab a booth on their super comfy patio. Downtown Troy is very cute, but was somewhat deserted. However, Agave & Rye filled up quick for lunch...a good sign. Our server was very nice and attentive, and she explained the menu to us newbies. All of their cocktails are made with fresh fruit juices squeezed that day, and we could definitely tell. My wife had the hibiscus habanero margarita, and it was pretty great. I was driving, so I just shared her drink a little, and we both really loved it. She ordered a couple of their "epic tacos", and they lived up to that description. I went with the grilled birria burrito. This was an interesting combination of slow braised beef with rice and other interesting ingredients, and I really enjoyed it. It was a bit greasy and I would have preferred some good hot sauce over the provided dipping sauce, but the flavors were very unique and I'm already plotting a trip to their Grandview location tomorrow with a buddy to get another one. I liked this place, and you will too. read more

Amazing restaurant with delicious food and great service! Appreciated the atmosphere and interesting facts manager Brandon shared with us and the comfortable and friendly service by staff member Kim! Absolutely recommend this place! read more

I had a good experience at Agave & Rye, overall. I'd go back, and I'd recommend to anyone looking for a relatively unique dining experience. Despite hearing some complaints about the tortilla chips, I can say I enjoyed them. People, that's what homemade tortilla chips should look, feel and taste like. It's crucial for a restaurant which prides itself on its 'epic tacos' to deliver on this front. I believe Agave & Rye excels with its unique offerings, combining interesting ingredients in double-shell tacos. I have a disclaimer though, you probably only need to order one taco if you indulge in chips & salsa/quest... they're big boys. I had great service. I had only a short wait to get seated and the food didn't take too long. I also appreciate the the green/red card at each table, diners flip over to notify servers when they need something. In terms of the atmosphere/decor, I took no significant issues. However, when I think Troy, Ohio, I'm not sure I think loud music and arcade machines. I think they've set up an interesting interior, I like it, but will the residents of this very conservative, elderly county continuously show up? Maybe, maybe not. I am a little pessimistic given what I've read from early reviews. Time will tell. read more

I love their Brussels sprout appetizer! I never thought I'd eat Brussels sprouts but I tried them here and love them! They have various tacos to choose from and I like how they are different than the typical taco. Their chips however are too thick, I didn't care for them. I will definitely go back! read more

Every time I go it's a 10/10. Friendly staff. Never a long wait. Food always delicious. Side note: it's nice to have vegetarian options, they are not easy to find by in Miami/Darke Co unless you're satisfied eating fries for every meal. The Bang Bang never disappoints. read more

Late lunch on Friday was outstanding. No wait, but it filled up quickly behind us. Best unique tacos I have ever had. Great quest. Skinny margarita was excellence - a little too tart, but a little stevia fixed it! Definitely will be back! read more

For those of you who love the sticky cauliflower, they have changed the recipe. Gone is the gooey,sticky, flavorful sauce. It has been replaced with a watery liquid that leaves the dish a soggy mess. The Epic Chicken Sandwich was so thin and overcooked that I could barely chew it. Management was kind enough to replace the sandwich with a much better one, but I was really there for the cauliflower. The service was great, as was the Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita. read more

First and foremost - we had a great experience at Agave & Rye (Troy, OH)! The location is smack dab in Downtown Troy Ohio Square - which is awesome (Except for the limited number of close parking spots - but that's not the restaurant's fault). The reception when entering was great! They did set us in a back room that was sort of an overflow area when there were plenty of seats in the main room (Not a big deal or deal-breaker). They give you a lamented card that's red for not needing assistance and green for wanting assistance - and I found that cool and effective. The manager come out and welcomed us. She let us know they had just launched a new menu and let us know it might delay our order a bit (I was there for a business meeting - so we were really getting our chat on - and didn't really notice a delay). The reason this is a 4-Star Review rather than a 5 can be summed up in two words - the chips. They're too big! It's very difficult to get more than just a corner into the dip - which would mean you'd have one bite of dip and then have 80% of the chip left to eat (Without double-dipping of course). Also - some of the chips were either wet or uncooked in the middle. I know some places are famous for their own bread (rolls/biscuits) and whatnot - and I have no problem with that. The flavor was fine - but again, the chips are just TOO BIG! Now on to the tacos. I only had one - but, it was AWESOME! They're difficult to eat without making a mess - but awesome nonetheless! Our waitress - Amanda - was top-notch! Overall - I'd definitely recommend eating here! read more

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Visited the restaurant on a Sunday afternoon and was not busy, a number of open tables. Hostess sat us at a dirty table with like I said, many others to choose. Our Server was very apologetic and somewhat embarrassed. He cleaned table. We also noticed a collection of food crumbs on the black windowsills and all over the floor, and the restrooms were filthy. Food was very good, but too long a wait, especially when not busy and seemed well staffed. Did not meet our expectations. read more

Yum yum and yum! Worth the wait! Food and drinks were amazing! Everything was delicious and fresh! The staff was on point! Our server, Marquee, was the best! We will be back frequently! read more

Agave & Rye - Troy - Little Red Corvette and chips and Salsa - New American Near Me - Troy, Ohio

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Wife and I both got food poisoning from getting the Fanatic Phil. Not sure what was all in it. But definitely not a place we'll risk again. For reference: https://healthspace.com/Clients/Ohio/Miami/Web.nsf 42 critical conditions since Dec 2020. Yikes. read more

REPEAT HEALTH DEPARTMENT VIOLATIONS FOR UNSANITARY CONDITIONS! In the time of being open 88 violations and 37 critical violations. Check online it's public record. I've known several people who have worked there who said they had to spray paint over black mold. And we're forced to continue to work while having Covid or they would lose their job for not being there. The owner clearly throws money around to silence people and lord only knows what else to keep it open. I would never trust eating there again. It's bad when your current server is telling you not to order half the menu for their fear of you getting sick. SHUT IT DOWN!!!! read more

Nice place and atmosphere, other than that not impressed with food. Had the "Rooster" taco which is chicken, Mac and cheese, and pickles which consisted of a 2" piece of chicken and the rest was stuffed with Mac and cheese and diced pickles which was very bland (Not worth the $7 and change cost of it and doesn't come with a side). Also had 2 appetizers of chips and salsa which they serve on trays, 1 tray the chips had way too much salt but the chips are very big and thick which is different. Wife had the enchilada which she thought was very good. Overall, kind of a been there done that kind of place as far as food goes. read more

Birria burrito is TO DIE FOR I'm craving it again just writing about it! The circle is cute in Troy the building is amazing and the staff is great! read more

Omg this place is good. The Mac and cheese beignet balls are amazing. Tacos are great. Don't expect actual Mexican food here. The tacos are tacos in form only. But they're great. The Birria street tacos ARE like good street tacos. The margarita are amazing. And it's in downtown Troy by the fountain so it's a cool destination. read more

The staff is always helpful and very nice. I love trying all the different tacos. The margs are good too.

Jenna was fantastic. Just the right amount of enthusiasm and service. Food? Holy cow it was awesome!!!!! Drinks made me feel a funny but I think that's the idea read more

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Stopped here while traveling on a Tuesday for late lunch, it was taco Tuesday and there were some at a special price, started with chips,salsa and queso all were very good, I had bee's knee's tacos and wife had lo mein everything was perfect server was awesome also read more

I have never paid $10+ for a taco. That's crazy pricing!!! However, I would pay them again in a heartbeat. It seemed half of all the food in the kitchen was put on my epic Alderman taco, and it all tasted amazing! I would estimate one chain restaurant burrito would be equivalent to 1.5-2 epic tacos. And please, get the chips and chunky salsa. In general, tortilla chips are "meh" to me, but theirs are something to remember. And you get a full to-go soup cup of salsa, not some dinky condiment cup. To top it all off, I'm reviewing an Uber Eats order. I can only imagine what the food is like straight from the kitchen. I'm sad I don't live here. I will be back somehow. :) read more

Definitely one of my favorite spots to get tacos and I consider myself the queen of tacos! Unique atmosphere, so many options and none of the tacos have been bad so far. The margs are great also read more

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First off, our service was lacking. Sat for 10min before they came to ask for water. Our friends joined us 5 min later and had to ask a food runner for cocktails since the waiter never came back. Food is very overpriced. If you're looking for good Mexican this is not it. Spices and flavors were off. No real character in the food. Drinks were ok but also overpriced. We live in Downtown Dayton and there are a dozen places I'd go to before having to come back here. Could not believe the prices they were charging for mediocre food and drink. Also, the decor is horrendous. It's like they took every trendy ugly style choice and threw it in their restaurant. Other location might be better? But avoid this one! read more

Fun and creative food here! You just can't come into it thinking you're getting traditional Mexican, or even "tacos". It's their own vibe. Just enjoy it for what it is. Also Brian is an incredible server! Always makes us feel like part of the agave family. Even when we don't have him as our sever for the night, he comes over to say "hi" and catch up. Dude goes above and beyond! read more

This is the place in Troy to bring out of town guests. The Interior design is out of left field but very fun. The whiskey cocktails very very good. The margaritas are served in a cool skull glass, but are only okay. The Brussel sprout appetizer is delish! There is also a fun waiting "room" (it's a hallway in the back) where they have old school arcade games!! read more

Stopped here on a road trip to Dayton - first of all, the area is so cute and full of life! I got the chopped salad, my husband got Birria street tacos - both were absolutely amazing. Our server Nathan was wonderful, helpful, and I loved the system of flipping a card to red or green if you need service. The all time highlight was the Max and Cheese beignets! They were amazing!! read more

Tasha was amazing, she was energetic and knowledgeable. honestly was having a tough day as I'm processing some heavy grief and I needed to get out of the house and she was just what I needed, she was fun and made sure my friend and I had the best experience. I would come back just for her but the food was also fantastic, did not skip a beat. read more

Well our recent first visit ( outside patio) was a very pleasant surprise! Our waiter Kais was awesome. He made great effort to make my husband's bar order was perfect. Me, give me a beer! The menu is a trove of gems of choice re tacos of any theme or taste. I will be back to taste many of the other's that peeked my interest. I finally settled on the Crown Jewel on this first visit. It was absolutely delicious!!! Our waiter continued to be attentive and the manager Brad dropped by twice to check on us. It was one of the most pleasant experiences we have had in a long time. ( we have eaten outside only at establishments ongoing during pandemic). My guess within the wk hubby and I will be back to try the other menu delights that spoke to us upon our first visit. Expect a diverse/creative menu with a delightful staff. read more

Where do I start, great looking place, that the good part. Arrived at 245 saw happy hour at 3... we thought we would wait. Server said "so you just want water" what? We ordered drinks and an appetizer... expecting awesome... nope. Still had a rude server? She was upset because we didn't leave before her end of shift. Other server was pleasant enough. The small amount of food was not only horrible, very dried out, nothing fresh at all. Staff was completely out of touch. We not only left hungry, but extremely disappointed. Never again worst $200 we ever spent. Don't waste your time or money. read more

I love this place, their tacos are exceptional, mixed alcohol drinks are good, service is fast and the manager is on top of any issues you may have. They also have a free arcade. read more

Food was good and service was great. Our server Maria was very nice and had a really sweet personality. She did a great job serving us.

This was our first time in. Found the atmosphere a little overwhelming. And the music was and general noise in the place made it very hard to hear the host and the server. Our server's entire attitude went into the toilet when I ordered a glass of water and my husband ordered an iced tea. It kind of went downhill from there. The food, however, at least mine, was absolutely amazing. The server that took our order, also brought it to the table. She never asked if we needed anything else and never returned to our table to ask if we were enjoying our meal. We were never given silverware and my husband had to go to the bar and ask for some. I wait tables for a living. I've been at the same restaurant for nearly 16 yrs. This was totally unacceptable service! My husband said we wouldn't be visiting again. read more

Food is pricey but a very good place to eat. Would highly recommend. Cool atmosphere.

Great, epic tacos. First time visiting and being from El Paso, TX I have to say that this place was surprisingly good. I started off with an OG margarita and it was perfect because of the lime juice, sugar water and something listed as "secrets" that I'll take over a sweet and sour mix anyday. Then I had the happy hour chips and queso and it was above the bar because the queso wasn't an over processed orange cheese. It was white and seasoned perfectly with robust, giant tortilla chips, enough to share for sure. I had birria street tacos, they come in 3's with slow braised beef, guajillo chiles, Oaxaca cheese, cilantro and onion served with a beef consomme for dipping! Savory and delicious. Finally, the elote....it's another "street food". Grilled corn that is cut from the cob then coated in Cojita cheese, tajin, Serrano aijoli, cilantro and lime. It was so similar to what I'm used to in my border city that I was impressed enough to write this review. Alex was our waiter and he was always on top of things and very informative. The service was great and even though others reviewed thus place as being too loud, we didn't think so. We went on taco Tuesday and did not have to wait to be seated. My family started with the crispy Brussel Sprouts and the Plain Jane taco, the Bees Knees taco and the Rooster taco and nobody had any complaints. Highly recommended, clean, friendly and best atmosphere during these tough times. read more

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melanie the manager, was really great!!! she came to our table and checked on us, taylor was our server and she did an amazing job, the food was wonderful, we will definitely be back!!! ive never been to an agave and rye before but the atmosphere was amazing! it's such a cool place read more

It was absolutely delicious, I will recommend this to all of my friends who live out of town to definitely make this a place for them to stop the next time they are in the Dayton area!! read more

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We stop at Agave and Rye in Troy at least once a week for taco Tuesday. The Plain Jane with an order of quaso and chips rocks. Enjoy sitting outside on the square and watching the world go by. Great stop on nice summer days. read more

Refreshing change of pace. Good food and great wait service. Drinks are also worth checking out.