Agave & Rye Cleveland: Cleveland Mexican Restaurant Guide

My wife and I were really looking forward to checking out this trendy Mexican restaurant we'd heard so much about. Sadly, it turned out to be a one-and-done visit for us. To be fair, we might have caught them on an off night—the place felt unusually quiet and slow. Still, it took over an hour to get our food, even with very few tables occupied. My beef burrito arrived as tender shredded pot roast wrapped in a tortilla, served with a side of au jus for dipping. It was decent but didn't quite hit the mark for what I expected from a "beef burrito." My wife's "carne asada" tacos were similarly disappointing—they looked and tasted like the same cut-up pot roast rather than the grilled, marinated steak that's classic for carne asada. The flavors just felt off from authentic Mexican preparations. On the bright side, the margaritas were outstanding—strong, well-balanced, and refreshing—and we loved the modern, contemporary vibe of the place. It has real potential in the atmosphere department. All in all, two margaritas, a soda, the burrito, a side of rice, and the tacos came to about $80 before tip. For that price, we'd hoped for more consistent execution on the food. Hopefully, it was just an unusually rough evening—we won't be rushing back, but we wish them the best!

Charnae was a wonderful server, very friendly and helpful. Truly loved her energy. The atmosphere was very fun and I found myself dancing in my chair to the music that was playing in the background. The food was very good, chips and two tacos was plenty for me. Quac tasted super fresh. For tacos I got The Becky and The Swipe Right, loved them both.

Popped into Agave & Rye on a Browns game day. Great deal with $3 domestics. My buddy and I just had a couple brews and then we each got a side of Mac n cheese to get something in the system. They used bigger shells for noodles. Solid Mac n cheese nothing to write home about but it’s a taco joint so no worries. Staff was nice a little slow at times but no issues was decently busy. The place has a cool vibe and the art everywhere is a fun touch. Definitely worth popping in.

Love coming here to eat. These guys know how to make tacos and other similar style food. Make sure to ask for Nito if you sit at the bar too. He’s got a friendly personality and is eager to help you enjoy your experience. Fantastic service…..

Awesome atmosphere with high ceilings. Creative decoration with vibrant color. Not crowded at all around 630 pm on a Friday night. I’m moderately underwhelmed by the tacos— take the shrimp taco as an example, 2/3 of the taco is filled with rice and sticky sauce with minimal protein (probably 2-3 heavily breaded prawn). I wouldn’t know what kind of taco that is by just tasting had I not placed the order myself.