Agave & Rye

This place has a great, modern vibe to it! Interesting flavors that are paired together, that work well! Some of the best loaded fries we’ve ever tried. Loved that you can get a flight of street tacos to try multiple flavors! Drinks were well made and balanced. Fun options for adventurous eaters like alligator, kangaroo, and even lobster tacos!

It’s an updated and trendy location (love the art work), but most of the Mexican food was in the fair category for taste and value. Our group of three families (7 adults and three kids) arrived around 5 pm and were seated relatively quickly after they cleaned the large table with a sloppy wet wiping and no effort to broom out the broken chips and food debris all over the floor. It was not kid-friendly but they accommodated our brood reasonably. I believe it was intended to be more of a drinking restaurant and half of our margarita drinkers liked the offerings, but the others thought the ingredients tasted more like a heavy mix versus fresh ingredients. The chips were on the thick and hard side. I didn’t taste everyone’s food but the birrias had a nice addition of cheese that was crispy that I liked, but the meat and consommé were a little bland for my taste. Half liked their tacos and half thought they were middling (no better than our local Mexican places).

Very cool place! They hit top marks on all levels. Service was absolutely the best. So friendly and fun. Chips & Salsa was great. Good choices on salsa. Brussels as appetizer were EXCELLENT!! Highly recommend. Tacos were equally awesome. Jalapeño Margaritas were great. .

We had out-of-town guests who parked their boat on the river front and wanted to walk to a late lunch. We each had a taco flight, appetizers, and drinks. I had the happy-hour house margarita and was SO pleased! Yum! The following day everyone was still raving! Loved the decor as well.

I don't even want to write this because I don't want it to be so busy that I will have to wait hours but even if I did, it would be worth it. The vibe is so cool in this place. The service is wonderful. We sat at a table near the bar and our server was top-notch. There were so many different options to choose from, and they were all delicious and what a great deal! I was shocked at the price and for specialty tacos? Just wonderful! Don't change Agave 😊

Went here for my wife's birthday. We had a great waitress and the rest of the staff was friendly as well. I had the Agave Epic Margarita which was on point. The guacamole and chips were just okay. I like thinner chips myself and the guacamole had too much lime flavor for me. The tacos were delicious. First time I've had tacos with a soft and crispy shell an I love the texture of that. The fillings were unique and very flavorful. Do not go here expecting traditional Mexican food. Everything is a flavor bomb here! They brought out a free dessert, Churro Chips & Strawberry Cheesecake Dip, for my wife's birthday and it was delicious. The restaurant was nicely decorated but the bathrooms could use a cleaning more often. I would definitely come back next time I'm in Chattanooga.

This place was all around amazing from head to toe. The view of the river and mountains…the modern theme of the restaurant inside and out…the attentive and personable waitstaff…the very accommodating menu for being gluten free….bringing out a water bowl for our pup…and the best tacos we’ve ever had! You’ve gotta add this place into your plans the next time you’re in the downtown Chatt area! Also shoutout to our server, Ross! He was great. Cheers!

This was my first-time here and I will be going back. First great location with plenty of parking. You have a choice of inside or outdoor seating. There were also dogs on the patio so it's pet-friendly. When you go inside the decore is awesome. All the art and paintings on the walls. Then you get the food menu and the bourbon/ tequila lists. The choices they have are incredible. Had I not been driving I would have tried a tried a few. My wife had a margarita and loved it. We got three flights of tacos and the berria burrito. All the food was amazing I can't wait to try other tacos and items here. The wait staff was attentive and always checking on us. I have no complaints and like I said, I will be eating here again.

There is absolutely nothing about this place that is anything less than PERFECT!!! We drive here almost 5 hrs just to eat tacos!!! We try something new every single time and not one time have we been disappointed!! This place is definitely one for the books and one for your bucket list if you haven't tried it!!! Food, service, atmosphere , price all of it is AMAZING!!!! 10 s

Excellent tacos!! The chips with queso is an excellent starter. The chips are hardier than I normally find at Mexican restaurants. (Sign up for their rewards membership and it's free). Buffalo Cauliflower is great too. Lots of "Epic" tacos to choose from, plus other choices as well. My son got the Epic Burger, and it looked amazing! Kayla was our server and she was the definition of Chill. So nice to talk to and helpful with explaining the menu options. The place was decorated with pop artist portraits and colorful murals. It wasn't loud at all. You could have a conversation easily.

Wthelly? What the Heliantte? What the helly on? What the helly Berry? What the helly 'Burton? What the helly 'Bron James? What the helly Cyrus? The ambience is very pretty and nice. It seems like the place to go, but maybe my taste buds and palette wasn't ready for the level of delicacies that they have. I appreciate the staff being very polite, but it didn't fulfill the taste buds.

Great atmosphere Waitress was great Great location and view Unfortunately the food was way overpriced and was just subpar food Drinks were good Took us about 40 minutes to get tacos !! food wasn't bad but wasn't good

We're baaaack...well we decided to try Agave and Rye again...3 years later. We were told our wait would be 30-45 minutes but was only about 20 minutes...always a positive to wait less than the time you're told. We were seated outside which was wonderful as the weather was great. Our server was immediately at our table to take our drink order. I order the "New Fashioned." I was not impressed by the look, but to our servers credit he told me ahead they were out of cherries and asked if I was okay with out them. We ordered the Mac n cheese donuts and they were delicious. We also ordered the chips and Queso they were average. The food took awhile to come out but again our server Ethan told us it was busy so the food was taking a little bit and we really appreciated his being upfront and his attentiveness. The food was good however my entire flight was the incorrect tacos. Our server was quick to offer ways to make it right. Overall it was good food just a few errors on the kitchens part. Our server, Ethan, was fantastic.

Great taco and margarita spot in Chattanooga. Fun atmosphere and artsy interior, with outside seating options too. Service was great, and even with a wait, they got us seated as soon as they could. Delicious and unique taco and drink options. 10/10 recommend!

This is our second visit to this business. We originally tried the Kentucky location and it was amazing and expected nothing less from Chattanooga. Service was great everyone was personable and pleasant. As attentive as they could be with such a busy Saturday crowd. We started with two waters and a Strawberry Bombshell, because it was pink. If you like'em strong go for this. Baby I had to have the man finish it for me. It was delicious but a little too strong for me. Now here is where things got tricky, the egg rolls were our favorite in Kentucky. But here they lasted flavor and seasoning. Just a greasy crunch fest. 0/10. The man ordered 3 Plain Jane's and I also did the flight but with 3 different tacos: Bee's Knees,The Gangsta and The Snitch. All delicious but the Gangsta was my favorite. Now there is the super cute vibe with a bunch of quirky decor that keeps your attention because everything is so neat and artistic. All in all this is a repeat location for us.

Our server, Ben, was lovely and attentive. My grandmother had the Plain Jane tacos, as she's not adventurous with food, but she enjoyed her tacos. I had the Bourbon Peach Punch and would highly recommend it. I had all of the vegan options; which were just the two. I had the Green Goddess which was shockingly delicious; reading the ingredients of this taco wasn't too appealing, but I figured I'd try it anyway since I was limited to the two options. It was super delicious; I wish I would have ordered three instead of the one. I do enjoy the double shells(one hard, one soft) of the epic tacos. I also ordered the jackfruit and mushroom birria tacos; they were okay. They chose a good brand of vegan cheese because it melts very well and was good. I feel that the birria tacos were lacking in flavor. Maybe they could scratch the corn toppings and drizzle some salsa on top. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and the vibes of the place. I would suggest adding another 2 vegan options to the menu.

I checked out the Yelp reviews and A&R had a great menu! The inside is painted ceilings and all with vibrant colors. Eden was the bar tender that was quite busy still took great care of me. When it came to a drink one of the ingredients in the drink I chose was not available so I let Eden choose the substitute and she hit it out of the park! I will coin the "Eden's Dream" with her permission. I ordered a flight of 3 tacos each with very diverse flavors; The Thumper- Peppercorn kangaroo, Mac n cheese donut, roasted corn, sweet & spicy bacon, green onion, habanero syrup, queso love cushion (flour tortilla and corn tortilla with queso in Z middle) which was the star of the show! Followed by The Happy Pappy, & The Gangsta. Each taco was unique and flavorful. I also ordered fries which tasted great in their chunky gauc with tomatoes & onions. The owner is obviously a huge fan of Prince which is awesome! Love the decor and subtle and not so subtle hints of their fandom throughout the dining room and bar area. I enjoyed Agave & Rye and thanks to Eden for a great conversation & great service. I will add A&R to my Chattanooga collection and I would recommend to anyone staying or visiting the area by the Aquarium and river, for drinks and outstanding tacos in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Cheers!

Great atmosphere overlooking the river. Fun selection of tacos with fun names. Ross, our server, was amazing! Gave good recommendations and steered us in the right direction for food and drinks. He was just the right amount of attentive.

We arrived and asked for a table for 2. The hostess said they had no tables but go up the steps and there would be tables and a server. (What happened to a waitlist). We went up the steps and sat at an incredibly flimsy table that wasn't meant to eat on. Didn't matter because our entire order was wrong. The bartender/server in the area of this section did not care. There was no option to get replaced or even asked if I wanted something else. She took my full plate and brought the full check. Terrible customer service.

There's probably a reason they don't list their menu prices online--paying $8-$9 for a single taco feels excessive, especially when the quality doesn't justify the cost. While the tacos are certainly packed with ingredients, the flavors and execution just don't deliver. Many of the combinations sound interesting on paper, but they fall flat in practice. Across the board, the tacos were surprisingly light on meat. The birria taco, in particular, was a disappointment--the beef was dry, and there was none of the rich, saucy flavor you'd typically expect from birria. The queso was thin and bland, more like warm milk than a creamy, flavorful cheese sauce. Basic components like corn and rice felt like filler and added nothing to the overall dish. Even the pork belly, which should be rich and tender, came out dry--something that's hard to do with such a fatty cut. The tacos with mac and cheese was another letdown. They were heavy on the pasta and light on the cheese, which made the whole thing feel underwhelming. It felt like every individual element of the taco was just okay at best--and the hope was that combining them would somehow make it all work. But instead, the result was a messy pile of ingredients that lacked cohesion or standout flavor. Ultimately, it seems like this place leans heavily on over-the-top, gimmicky creations rather than focusing on delivering genuinely good food. I can think of a dozen other American-style taco spots that serve better tacos--three to an order, often with sides--for the same or even less money. Unique doesn't always mean better, and in this case, the novelty just doesn't make up for the lack of quality.

We stopped in after visiting Ruby Falls, loved it! The atmosphere is fun and the food and drinks are the best. A variety of tacos to choose from ! of course I tried the tacos three different types for $17.. The restaurant is located in the downtown area they have paid parking and some street parking available. Next time im in Tennessee I will definitely return:-)

The Birria street tacos were awesome and very filling. I got a taco flight and all three were fire! Must try if you're in the area.

This place was recommended by many people and they were not wrong. This place has different type of "street" tacos. But let me tell you the best thing on that menu is the mac & cheese beignets. Don't let these pass you by!! These blow my mind!! Made up for the salad that wasn't good at all. This place has paintings of famous people. Some look like the people haha.

I am pretty sure I can't overstate how great Agave & Rye is. This is the second one I have been to and they always knock if out of the park. The decor is always interesting. It's art based but more modern, so pics of celebrities but done tastefully. I am sure someone smarter than me has the right word for it. The staff is amazing, they are quick and attentive. Nothing was missed and we never really wanted for anything. The food though, it's over the top amazing. I would legit sit in a dumpster with Oscar the Grouch as my waiter and still give the food a beaming review. We started with the mac and cheese beignets. They defy logic. Whatever person was sitting around and said bacon, spicy syrup, and deep fried mac go together, I salute you. Individually they are ok, but when you get that perfect bite of all those flavors, they are dynamite. We had the filthy fajita epic taco and the sugar daddy of the plain Jane epic taco. The flavors on both of these worked together so perfectly. Like the beignets, the perfect bite of all flavors are out of this world. If you live near an Agave & Rye and you haven't checked one out, get to it. The place is amazing

I've been wanting to visit here for a while, and I'm glad I did! They're known for their tacos and tequila! I ordered the OG margarita, sugar daddy taco, chips and salsa, and the happy pappy taco. The food tacos were delicious and big! Two tacos is a meal! The margarita was made w fresh lime juice, no sweet sour Their happy hour is on point, too! The prices were good, and the service was outstanding. We sat at the bar, and our server was Lauren. She was very attentive, gave great recommendations, and was super positive. I highly recommend this spot!

The ratings are based on this visit and this location alone. I have been to your locations in Huntsville, AL and Liberty Township, OH on multiple occasions each, and have experienced wonderful service and food on all of those visits. My previous experience has been such that when I visit a city that has an Agave & Rye, I make sure we stop by while in town. I have also had the pleasure of visiting the city of Chattanooga on dozens of occasions over the years and enjoyed numerous restaurants throughout. It has truly become has hidden gem within the south. However, this visit was far below the standard for this company and the city of Chattanooga, TN. We visited on Friday evening, more than 3+ hours before closing. The greeting at the hostess stand took 3-4 minutes and was lackluster at best. The restaurant was at less than half capacity, but there seemed to be an ample number of servers on the floor. The floors were dirty, empty tables were dirty, and the seats on the chairs were either stained or ripped. The hostess spoke too low to hear her and seemed more interested in her hair than the customers. After 6-7 minutes of having no one come to our table, I began to try to flag someone down, but only received the 'not my table, don't ask me' avoidance from multiple staff. The bartender eventually noticed our attempts to get someone's attention and came over to attend to us. Side Note: I wouldn't think 1 bartender would be enough for a Friday night, but that's all they had, even with a full bar of patrons. When she arrived we asked if we could move to a clean table with unstained chairs and she complied. The only available "clean" table in the area had more ripped vinyl on the seats and lots of water on the table. We thanked her for letting us move, and she said that our new server would be with us shortly. Another 3-4 minutes passed before our next server arrived, so we quickly requested glasses of ice water while we checked the menu. Keep in mind, we've been in the restaurant 12-15 minutes at this point, and it was not busy at all. We thought we were ok finally and reviewed the menu. Our server then proceeded to pass by us several times over the next 5-6 minutes, helping another server carry plates, checking her phone, and so on. I finally went to the bar to get water for us, and the bartender stopped what she was doing to handle it. It had now been about 20 minutes and the only reason we had water was from our own efforts. By the time the waitress returned, without the water, we had decided to leave. The beginning of our experience made it very clear that we would likely not get food in a timely manner, much less the concern of the accuracy of said food, if ever received. We went to another local restaurant just two block away, and within 10 minutes of arrival we had been greeted, seated, served water, drinks, and appetizers, as well as placed our order. For reference, this second restaurant was equally busy and staffed with fewer people. I would highly recommend eating ANYWHERE in Chattanooga than Agave & Rye. I have been a bartender at a nice establishment, I have been a server with a large national chain, and I am now the owner of a small business that's over 30 years old. I've seen bad service. I've experienced poor maintenance and uncleanliness. I've never been blatantly ignored and treated so disrespectfully at a restaurant. Walked in excited and hungry. Walked out frustrated and angry. Do better.

So this spot is a really dope spot to go to if you're in Chattanooga. It's at the end of the street and it runs right into the water. It's not exactly on the water but if you are looking out the window you can clearly see it at the waters right there. It's a beautiful view! The restaurant itself kind of has a front in the back to it so be careful where you go to. I ended up sitting at the bar and had a good time sitting at the bar and talking to the bartender. He talked us through the specials and get a really good margarita out of them. I ended up really enjoying the decor, you can really see how they decorate it and why they decorated it the way they did, because it's very eye-catching so even if it wasn't on the water, I would definitely love to sit there look at the restaurant. The Agave epic margarita was good. It had the right amount of sweet and tang to it. Came in a grown person glass, with a shot on the side. All you really need is one of these and you will be good. S\n Be aware of the specials that they have on the specific days, so just dropping a note so you don't miss that! I ordered one thing on the menu assuming that it was going to be part of the special but it wasn't, it wasn't a deal-breaker, but just pay attention.

Food: to die for!!! The birria tacos were packed with meat and flavor! Kimchi rice was 10/10 and the Bang Bang Taco (crispy cauliflower, queso , corn fritters, and spicy crispy onion) SO GOOD! Service: Our server recommended these items and he did not disappoint. The entire staff was great! Everyone seemed to love working here.. great energy!! Ambiance: NAILED IT! The decor, lighting, music, furniture, murals.. so beautiful and fun. We sat outside with a beautiful view of the park & riverfront. Can't wait to return!

Funky ambiance Great location next to aquarium viw on the river We walked there Super friendly staff and amazing tacos To avoid wait for tables we Sat at the bar and enjoyed great service and food The bar offering is amazing cocktails are great The queso was great with home made chips - we order regular size enough for 2 Tacos menu is great the size are big enough with one - you can do trio or specials Highly recommended

This place was absolutely fantastic! Huge selection of tequila and bourbon, a very eclectic menu, and the dining outside by the river was just breathtaking!

This is the coolest taco place I've ever visited. The tacos were huge and delicious. We had a variety and loved the unique options. Great drinks and beer options. The inside is very cool and has a fun vibe (check pics). We had great service and the food was quick.

YES. Holy cow YES. The cocktail list and menu was top notch. We had an early dinner one night and walked by later-it was slammed. The service was a bit awkward but everyone was super nice. The decor is eclectic and really neat!

Visiting the area and was planning on a mellow mushroom dinner but apparently closed down due to a fire. Thankfully, this place was there to save the day! Good energy, good tacos (different style than the traditional Tex Mex, California tacos, but still good!) and great service. Megan was our waitress and she crushed it. Was very accommodating, the entire staff worked well together. A different woman brought our food out and I hate asking another drink from someone other than my waitress but after I asked, 2 minutes later, Megan came out with my drink. Communication!!!

Great location right by the river. We found public parking not far away. Baking hot day, we needed a break from the heat before moving locales to the mountains so decided to try this spot. There was a 20 minute wait at 2 o'clock, so figured must be good. Server was very friendly. We started w cauliflower bites and corn fritters. Very tasty and a nice kick to the cauliflower. We each tried one Epic taco, I really liked the ya mon salmon taco. Large size, one taco hit the spot. The bourbon peach drink was tasty and boozy. No complaints, and clearly a very family friendly spot as over half the guests had kids

This place has so many fun options I would definitely have to come back a few times to try it all! Very cool atmosphere inside. We were here for our post IronMan celebration. Great drinks. The Bee Sting drink is fun because it makes your mouth go a little numb. I saw a gal get hers to go! If my husband decides to race another IronMan we will definitely come back!

When we first arrived, we were told it'd be 15-20 mins wait. No problem at all. We were seated within the time frame and greeted by our waitress. A margarita was ordered by someone in my party and it was good. Person A had birria which was lacking in flavor. Person B had a flight of tacos which were okay but not warm enough. From time of seating to food on our table it took an hour so it was unfortunate and inconvenient to have lukewarm food. My entree was cauliflower taco and two kinds of chicken tacos. The fried chicken with hot sauce and mac and cheese was delicious but lukewarm. Second chicken had bacon on it, and the bacon took over the flavor. It was okay. The cauliflower was the best flavor and cook. It was also the hottest. We'll return and hope to have better service and food.

Agave and Rye is a great spot to check out! While the food is decent, the real highlight is their amazing margaritas--definitely worth the visit. Give it a try!

Absolutely amazing and literally the best taco place I've been in a long time. We arrived with 10 people and they were able to seat us right away! The wait staff were amazing and explained everything. For those with kids, they have a "secret" children's menu that's not on the actual menu consisting of quesadillas, chicken fingers, fries, burgers and more. They have a robust menu but get the tacos. 2 is plenty! I can't wait to go back and try the others. Each taco has its own theme, and they are massive. I barely got through my two. We also got the side of chips and queso during happy hour. While the salsa and dip aren't AYCE, they did refill our chips no issues! Love this place and will definitely be back!

Wow!!! The decor is fabulous! Bright, bling and fun all around! The service was kind, efficient and patient. The menu is crazy. The combinations are ridiculous! So hard to choose what you want. I started with an order of guacamole. It was creamy and had a lot of lime. It was good but I prefer chunky so it didn't wow me however I did eat it all!! I tried a combo of tacos. The presentation is so colorful and wild. I tried the Swipe Right which was delicious. The filthy fajitas was good but the rice was too heavy for me. Last but not least I had the Gangsta which was a massive explosions on my tongue! Spectacular!!! The trio has a smaller taco version and it is a great way to explore! I did try the watermelon jalapeño margarita and it was by far the best I have ever had! The tahini sauce that rimmed the glass was a flavor teaser. I will be back the next time I am in town. Definitely come and check it out!

The chips and dips were great, and the style inside was fun so we were excited to eat here. Host was really friendly and helpful, but our server seemed angry from the start. She gave us the wrong tequila, didn't clear the app plate, didn't check on us after the tacos were dropped off, and threw the check on the table without a word when it was time for us to pay. It was very uncomfortable. We ordered tacos from the general menu and the "lux" taco section, and none were hot. The alligator in the lux taco was ice cold like it wasn't cooked. Overall it was very disappointing when we were excited for some good food.

Flavor explosion in your mouth. Great texture contrast and flavor fusion. Appetizer of the crispy cauliflower with Asian infusion is a must.

Waitress was great. Atmosphere was fun but a little loud. The plain Jane taco had no flavor at all ( menu says it's seasoned beef, but I don't believe it). The island shrimp taco had maybe two shrimp and the flavor was just OK. The dirty fajita taco was pretty good. The queso, however, was so watery. I couldn't believe it.

Wow! These tacos have so much flavor. I added the Tennessee Hit Sauce and it brought on the fire! My server was friendly and worked on getting my order out quick since I had to go back to work soon. They have an inside and outside area. I chose outside and enjoyed the nice Chattanooga vibes!

Okay food. The blue seats were a little uncomfortable. For it to be barely occupied , service took forever. Greasiest taco I've had so far. 5.5/10

My friend recommended coming here so we checked it out! The inside is super vibrant and a vibe! You can park on the street and it was sunday so no paying! Woo We got margaritas that were not as strong as i had hoped they were but they were still very good. Unfortunately two items i wanted on the menu were out so i had to go with my last option that i was looking at. Kind of disappointed but everything tasted great still. The mac and cheese beignets were sooooo yummy. I did not use maple syrup on my portion because it became too sweet but to each their own! We got basic tacos and they were very good. Just wished we were able to order what we originally wanted when going.

This place came highly recommended from friends of mine and every time I came in town I never was able to make it to this spot. But this past weekend I finally made it here and baby... it did not disappoint. Our party came on a busy weekend when the town had a little festival outside Agave & Rye's doors but we didn't have to wait long for a table. We told them how many people were in our party and were seated within 1-2 minutes of walking in. Service was great and our server was very helpful when making suggestions when we weren't sure of what we wanted to order. I loved the decor of the restaurant and really liked the music that was played. Now getting to the food.... I love me a good shrimp taco and that's what I was hoping for when I came to Agave & Rye. I usually don't venture out to try new dishes often but I quickly forgot about wanting a shrimp taco when I looked over the menu. These creations they have made here are absolutely scrumptious and trump any taco you may have ever had in the past. My table had the queso con chorizo (Epic Size) and we almost devoured it before I forgot to take a picture. When it came to the taco I wanted I had read some reviews of people complaining about the portion size of the lobster on the crown jewel. When mine came to the table I was throughly impressed and satisfied. I never thought I would eat a taco with Mac n cheese in it. The crown jewel was so good and tasted rich with the Mac n cheese. I almost felt like I was committing a sin eating it. I had to take my time to not demolish it first. The Grogu was soooo good. It tasted like I was eating Chinese food in a taco. The kimchi rice and chicken were delicious. I felt like I was eating designer tacos. I thought having two tortillas to your taco (a soft shell and hard shell) was crazy but once you have one of their tacos it's perfect. I can't wait to come here again.

Great experience close to Tennessee aquarium. Food was very good. Seemed to be short on waiters for school spring break. Vibes were ok for middle of the day with kids.

Eclectic decor & great view through the HUGE windows, facing the park. SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM! There were 3 of us. Crispy Brussel Sprouts are ALWAYS a must if I see them on a menu. These didn't disappoint. :) I enjoyed the elote (corn) side - I could have eaten a whole bowl by myself, but I was forced to share. :) Tacos: HAPPY PAPPY is Carnitas with sweet & spicy bacon -- a little heavy on the "meat" for me -- but YUMMY!! GREEN GODDESS (veggie) with Brussel sprouts, roasted corn, chimichurri--hard AND soft corn tortillas. My favorite of the veggie options I tried. BANG BANG - (veggie) - crispy cauliflower, corn fritters & spicy carrots. With that name, I expected it to be MORE spicy. But it was tasty. GANGSTA - had a little bit of EVERYTHING (starting with slow-braised birria beef -- Mex rice, roasted corn, queso, white cheddar, chipotle serrano crema, cilantro AND tajin lime -- MESSY but delicious! We got street tacos -- smaller & you get 3 (not mix-matchable) ;( Pollo (chicken) -- not stellar, but the sweet/spicy bacon was amazing. And the dipping sauce was thin but flavorful. Oh, and they have one with KANGAROO (called Big Thumper)!!?? :O Would go back - and I'd know how to get INTO the place next time! ;)

Location location location! This spot is in the PERFECT location right on the park overlooking the river. I loved sitting outside on the patio when the sun was setting - truly couldn't have been better. The service was also super friendly - despite being super busy, our waitress was so nice and talkative as she served us. For food, we ordered the guac, I got the salad, and my husband got the grilled crispy chicken burrito. The guac was good, the salad was good - just a bit toooo much lettuce (I had a lot of leftovers but mostly lettuce) and the burrito was good but not much chicken and filled with mac & cheese. I'd like to come back here to try some of their drinks & other menu items - like their tacos - because I think this place could be 5-star if I tried something else!

Whatttttt?!?!??! These tacos and drinks were AMAZING!! I can't wait to come back for more! Perfect location, trendy decor, and friendly service. The only downside is that the chips with the chips and queso were way too thick. They were tough to chew/break. That's okay, though. Everything else was perfect!

Staff welcoming and friendly, however, waitress was not attentive to order and missed our appetizer order. One member of our party immediately loss his appetite when a bug was noted in his pico. Vegan options were a giant plus for our party. Tacos and Mac n cheese were tasty. The Crown Jewel's taste was lost in the flavor of garlic. Burgers fell flat, however, not a reason we chose the restaurant. Ambiance eclectic.

Absolutely the worst dining experience I've had in ages. We sat at our table for a solid 30 minutes without a single server acknowledging us, while other tables around us were being greeted and served promptly. After telling someone at the front we had been waiting for 30 mins, she seemed annoyed that she had to do her job. As someone who works in the restaurant industry, if the server for a section is busy and they have been sat then management should have been on it and greeting the table. Highly disappointed!!!!!

Decorated like no other restaurant and brimming with immaculate vibes, Agave & Rye has been in my top 3 food spots in Chattanooga upon discovering it. Whenever I'm with someone new in the city, I opt to bring them here first as the food is top-notch. I always order the The Bang Bang - one to 2 of their epic tacos is enough to fill you up. My brother in law ordered the The Big Thumper, which in fact, does have kangaroo meat in it. He said it tasted just like chicken but more gamey. Do what you will with that information but note that you'll save a good amount by opting out of this option. Also, the carolina reaper salsa isn't as spicy as you expect it. Real spice lovers may be a bit disappointed. With all that said, I cannot say enough great things about the music they play, the decor they have, the atmosphere they provide, and the great tasting meals they cook up. Always a must-go if you're in the area.

The chicken tasted like crunchy rubber............ the shirts were absolutely inappropriate, would not recommend. Servers are mean, crumbs were everywhere! Found a hair in my son's Mac n cheese. Building was vandalized.

We've visited this place twice in the past few years. First time was fantastic. Vibe and food was great. Second time we were seated and weren't talked to for nearly 20 minutes. In the end it took us almost an hour to get our food. They weren't busy either. One of the girls noticed we had been waiting and sent someone to serve us. I think like a miscommunication on the staffing end.

0 if I could. I knew it was suspect looking through the menu but come on guys. I know its not advertised as an authentic taco but this was embarrassing. Every option is swimming in cheese, the seafood taco was inedible, and I walked out paying $85.00 for cheese dip, two margaritas, and one taco for me, 3 small ones for my girl. Pathetic and will not return.

Literally the best taco of my life!! The Swipe Right. Get it! Margaritas come in the best Mason Jar you will ever see. . Salsa....what?!?? General Manager is darling and so personalble. Server was attentive and helpful. Great view. Food, service, music, atmosphere was perfect. We will be back.