Agave & Rye - Lexington

Name: Agave & Rye - Lexington
Address: 3535 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY, United States, 40503
Telephone: (859) 800-5334
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (27)

$30 and under

Mexican

3535 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Hot spot

We deliver a chef inspired take on the standard taco... elevating the simple taco into something epic! But we don’t stop there, we raise the bar on street fare, salads and more.
Did we mention the epic drinks, though? With more than 87 varieties of tequila, 85 different bourbons and a range of phenomenal cocktails, we have something for everyone!
See the food. See the drinks. See us soon. Because if you enjoy adventurous food, we promise Agave & Rye is the place for you!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Grill
Hours of operation
Sunday: 11AM-10PM Monday - Saturday: 11AM-11PM
Phone number
(859) 800-5334
Website
https://www.agaveandrye.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3535 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
Neighborhood
Lexington
Cross street
Exterior Fayette Mall
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Elote$4.00
Corn on the Cob, Cotija Cheese, Tajin, Fresh Cilantro, lime
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$8.00
Dijon Aioli, Sliced Almonds, Parmesan
Short Rib Egg Rolls$8.00
Chow Mein, Spicy Chili & Agave BBQ Jam, Crispy carrots (2)
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
House Roasted Hot Honey Turkey, Mornay, Sweet & Spicy Bacon, Sliced-Dressed Tomato
- (3)$12.00
Irish Nachos$12.00
Braised Pork Butt, Sweet & Spicy Bacon, Queso, Mozzarella, Crispy French Fries, Tobacco Onions
Sticky Cauliflower Bites$7.00
Sesame & Ginger Sauce, Crispy Wonton
Mamaw's Pimento Cheese$6.00
Fried Flour Tortillas
Tortilla Chips & Salsa$4.00
Tortilla Chips & Queso$6.50
Tortilla Chips & Guacamole$8.00
Tortilla Chips & Carolina Reaper Salsa (Hott)$4.50
Pick 3$14.00

Yum

Carnegie Deli Cheesecake$8.00
With Cherry Topping
Big Sis Carrot Cake
- Large Enough for 2$9.50
Big Sis Chocolate Cake
- Large Enough for 2$9.50

Epic Tacos

Our Famous Double-Shelled (crunchy corn & soft flour) Tacos. Make your taco even more epic by choosing our Love Cushion between the two shells. Bourbon Bacon Refried Beans, Queso or Guac add +$1 (ea.). If Gluten Free (Gluten Free) is listed with the Epic Taco, it MUST be ordered WITHOUT the Flour Shell

The Rooster$5.75
Crispy Chicken, Mac N Cheese, Nashville Hot Sauce, Sweet Pickles
The Bee's Knees$4.50
Honey Lime Grilled Chicken, Cowboy Candy, Pico
The Swipe Right$6.00
Honey Lime Grilled Chicken, Sweet & Spicy Bacon, Aged White Cheddar, Salsa, Sour Cream
The Snitch$7.50
Jamaican Jerk Mahi Mahi, Rice, Caramelized Pineapple, Pico, Sour Cream
The Plain Jane$4.00
Seasoned Ground Beef, Shredded Lettuce, Aged White Cheddar, Diced Tomato, Sour Cream
The Crown Jewel$11.50
Butter Poached Lobster, Sauteed Mushrooms, Mac N Cheese, Truffle Shavings
The Alderman$6.50
Carne Asada Steak, Mexican Street Corn Salad, Cotija Cheese, Spicy Chile de Arbol Salsa
The Rima D$7.00
Whiskey & Coke Braised Short Rib, Shoestring Fries, Tomato-Bourbon Ketchup, Tobacco Onions
The Big Thumper$10.00
Jalapeno & Soy Glazed Kangaroo, Sesame & Ginger Pan Sauce, Chow Mein, Fried Egg
The Righteous Po Boy$8.75
(3) Crispy Shrimp, Dressed Lettuce & Tomato, Cajun Remoulade, Pickle Relish, Tobacco Onions
The Good Wolf$6.00
Pork Carnitas, Caramelized Pineapple, Rice, Pico, Cowboy Candy
The Mac Daddy$6.50
Braised Pork Butt, Roasted Corn Pudding, Sweet & Spicy Bacon, Bourbon Maple Butter, Cowboy Candy
The Bang Bang$5.00
Crispy Cauliflower, Corn Fritters, Queso, Spicy Crispy Carrots
The Sutan$5.50
Sauteed Mushrooms, Red Potatoes, Charred Corn, Jalapeno, Cilantro, White Cheddar, Cowboy Candy, Crispy Carrots, Rice (aka Raja)

Not a Taco

Sesame Chicken Legs
Spicy Chili & Agave BBQ Jam
- (3)$11.00
The Proper Dinner$18.00
Whiskey & Coke Braised Short Rib, Butter Whipped Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
White Chocolate & Blueberry Bread Pudding French Toast$11.00
Lemon Curd, Fried Egg (cannot be modified)
Agave & Rye Chopped Salad$13.00
Crispy Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato, White Cheddar, Black Beans, Corn, Sweet & Spicy Bacon, Peppercorn Buttermilk, Spicy Chili & Agave BBQ, Tobacco Onions
Kick Ass Chili$10.00
Big Red Steak Chili, Aged White Cheddar Sour Cream, Asiago Bread Bowl, Tortilla Chips
Sesame & Ginger Chicken Burrito$12.00
Crispy Chicken, Chow Mein, Rice, Water Chestnuts, Crispy Wonton

Side Pieces

Mexican Street Corn Salad$5.00
Sweet Corn Fritters$5.00
Serrano Aioli
Bourbon Bacon Refried Beans$4.00
Mac N Cheese$5.00
Butter Whipped Potatoes$4.00
Salt & Pepper Fries$5.00

Libations

Bourbon Peach Punch (Rocks)
Bourbon, Peach Juice, Fresh Ginger, Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime
- Reg$10.00
- Epic Size$18.00
- Pitcher$31.00
Agave & Rye$11.00
Bourbon, Benedictine, Peychaud's Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Hennessey, Luxardo
Bourbon & Cherry Dr. Pepper Slushee
- Reg$10.00
- Epic Size$18.00
- Pitcher$31.00
OG Margarita
Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar Water, Secrets (Peach, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Prickly Pear, Raspberry, Blackberry, Mango, Watermelon)
- Reg$10.00
- Epic Size$18.00
- Pitcher$31.00
Agave EpicRita (Rocks)
Anejo Tequila, Gran Gala, Fresh Lime Juice, Secrets, Agave
- Reg$12.00
- Epic Size$19.00
- Pitcher$35.00
Mangonadas (Frozen)$11.00
Silver Tequila, Mango, Chamoy, Tajin Rim
Blackberry Tequila Smash (Rocks)
Black Barrel Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Agave, Blackberry, Sage
- Reg$12.00
- Epic Size$19.00
- Pitcher$35.00
Jalapeno Pineapple Rita (Rocks)
Jalapeno-Infused Tequila, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Secrets, Sugar Water
- Reg$11.00
- Epic Size$18.00
- Pitcher$32.00
Tiki Tok (Rocks)$11.00
Myers's Dark Rum, Silver Tequila, Blue Curacao, Creme de Coconut, PassionFruit, Pineapple Juice
Bee Sting (Rocks)$12.00
Silver Tequila, Whiskey, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar Water, Angostura Bitters, Ginger Beer, Buzz Button

Draft

Modelo Especial$5.00
Country Boy$5.00
West Sixth$5.00
Ethereal Rotating
- M | P

Canned Beers

Corona Extra$4.00
Corona Light$4.00
Heinekin$4.00
Sol$3.00
Country Boy Rot$5.00
Negro Modelo$5.00
Pacifico$4.00
Tecate$4.00
O'Douls$3.00
Miller Light$3.00
Bud$3.00
Coors Light$3.00
Rhinegeist Rotating$5.00
Bud Light$3.00
Mich Ultra$3.00
Dos Equis Lager$5.00
Dos Equis Amber$5.00
West 6th Rotating$6.00

Canned Wine

Chardonnay$10.00
Pinot Grigio$12.00
Red Blend$10.00
Rose$10.00
Sparkling White$12.00

White Claw

Ruby Grapefruit$5.00
Natural Lime$5.00
Mango$5.00
Raspberry$5.00
Black Cherry$5.00

Tequila

Silver

123$10.00
1800 Silver$8.00
1921$10.00
7 Leguas$11.00
Agavales Plata$6.00
Artenom$13.00
Camerena Blanco$6.00
Casa Amigos$9.00
Casa Noble$11.00
Cazadores Blanco$13.00
Chinaco$9.00
Cimarron$6.00
Commisaro$6.00
Clase Azul$21.00
Corozon$7.00
Corralejo$6.00
Deleon$9.00
Don Julio Blanco$12.00
Dulce Vida$10.00
El Jimador Blanco$8.00
El Mayor$7.00
El Tesoro$11.00
Espolon Blanco$10.00
Forteleza$10.00
Gran Centennario$10.00
Herradura Blanco$14.00
Maestro Dobel$10.00
Milagro Blanco$10.00
Milagro Select$11.00
Ol Meca Altos Plata$7.00
Pasote$12.00
Patron Silver$12.00
Tequila Ocho$11.00
Tres Agaves$8.00

Reposado

123$11.00
1921$12.00
Agavales$9.00
Artenom$14.00
Blue Nectar$12.00
Camerena$7.00
Cazadores$14.00
Chamucos$13.00
Chinaco$12.00
Clase Azul$18.00
Comisario$8.00
Corralejo$8.00
Dulce Vida$12.00
El Mayor$7.00
El Tesoro$11.00
Forteleza$12.00
Gran Centennario$12.00
Maestro Dobel$11.00
Milagro$8.00
Milagro Select$12.00
Nulu$13.00
Riazul$12.00
Tequila Ocho$14.00
Tres Agaves$9.00

Mezcal

Alipus San Andres$12.00
Alipus San Juan$11.00
Illegal Anejo$21.00
Illegal Joven$21.00
Del Maguey Vida$8.00
Del Maguey Chichicapa$16.00
Creyente$12.00
Sombra$13.00

Anejo

123$13.00
123 Extra (Diablito)$38.00
1921$13.00
Agavales$10.00
Artenom$18.00
Casa Amigos$13.00
Casa Noble$14.00
Cazadores$15.00
Chinaco$14.00
Cimarron$7.00
Clase Azul$109.00
Comisario$10.00
Corozon$8.00
Corralejo$8.00
Cuervo de la Familia$37.00
Don Julio 1942$30.00
Dulce Vida Extra$25.00
El Mayor$8.00
El Tesoro$12.00
Forteleza$17.00
Gran Centennario$14.00
Herradura$18.00
Maestro Dobel$14.00
Milagro$10.00
Milagro Select$24.00
Patron Extra Anejo$15.00
Tequila Ocho$15.00
Riazel$14.00

Bourbon

1792$8.00
Angel's Envy*$12.00
Angel's Envy Rye$25.00
Bakers$13.00
Basil Hayden's$12.00
Basil Hayden's Dark Rye$14.00
Basil Hayden's 10 Year$16.00
Bedtime Bourbon$12.00
Bird Dog Small Batch$9.00
Blantons*$16.00
Booker's$19.00
Buffalo Trace*$7.00
Bulleit Bourbon$9.00
Bulleit Rye$9.00
Calumet$14.00
Colonel Eh Taylor Single Barrel$14.00
Colonel Eh Taylor Small Batch$9.00
Coopers Craft$7.00
Dad's Hat Rye Whiskey$6.00
Dad's Hat Port Wine Barrel$9.00
Eagle Rare*$8.00
Elijah Craig Barrel$12.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch$9.00
Evan Williams Blk Label$6.00
Evan Williams Single Barrel$7.00
Ezra Brooks$6.00
Four Roses Single Batch$11.00
Four Roses Small Batch$9.00
Four Roses Yellow Label$8.00
George Remus$12.00
Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished$8.00
Jack Daniels$7.00
Jack Daniels Rye$7.00
James Pepper 1776$8.00
Jefferson's$13.00
Jefferson's Ocean$16.00
Jefferson's Ocean Cask$21.00
Jefferson's Old Rum Cask$18.00
Jefferson's Very Small Batch$12.00
Jim Beam$6.00
Knob Creek$12.00
Knob Creek Rye$12.00
Larceny$7.00
Lexington$7.00
Maker's Mark$8.00
Maker's Mark 46$9.00
Michter's Bourbon$9.00
Michter's Rye$9.00
Mitcher's Small Batch$12.00
Minor Case Rye$11.00
New Riff$10.00
New Riff Rye$9.00
New Riff Single Barrel$12.00
Noah's Mill$13.00
Northside$12.00
Old Bardstown$6.00
Old Carter$33.00
Old Forester 1920$13.00
Old Forester 86$6.00
Old Granddad$6.00
Pikesville Rye$11.00
Rabbit Hole Bourbon$13.00
Rabbit Hole Sherry Cask Finish$16.00
Rabbit Hole Rye$14.00
Redemption Bourbon$7.00
Redemption Rye$7.00
Rittenhouse Rye$7.00
Rowans Creek$9.00
Russell's Reserve 10 Yr$9.00
Russell's Reserve Rye 10 Yr$14.00
Russell's Reserve Single$12.00
Sazerac Rye$7.00
Smooth Ambler Contradiction$12.00
Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey$12.00
Stagg Jr.$9.00
Stillhouse Bourbon$8.00
Town Branch$9.00
Wathens$9.00
Weller 90$9.00
Weller Antique$12.00
Wild Turkey$9.00
Wild Turkey 12 Year$15.00
Willet Potstill$16.00
Willet 4 Year Rye$15.00
Woodford Dbl Oaked$17.00
Woodford Reserve$13.00
Woodford Reserve Rye$8.00
Woodford Reserve Master$33.00
Yellowstone Select$13.00

Whiskey Wednesday

Every Wednesday: 11am - 1am

Thirsty$6.00
Bourbon & Cherry Slushees (Frozen)

Hungry

Spicy Chili & Agave Chicken Legs$2.00
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders$2.00
Sticky Cauliflower Bites$4.00
Mammaw's Pimento Cheese$3.00

Taco Tuesday

Every Tuesday: 11am - 12am

Thirsty

Madison Margaritas (Frozen & Rocks)$6.00
Domestic Cans$2.00

Hungry

Plain Jane Tacos$2.00
Bees Knees Tacos$3.00
Alderman Tacos$4.00
Bang Bang Tacos$3.00
Chips & Queso$3.00

Happy Hour

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 3pm - 6pm

Thirsty

Madison Margaritas (Frozen & Rocks)$6.00
Bourbon Peach Punch$6.00
Domestic Cans$2.00

Hungry

$1 Off All Epic Tacos
Street Tacos Excluded
Chips & Queso$3.00
Street Tacos Excluded

What 27 people are saying

Agave & Rye - Lexington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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27 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wide variety of excellent tacos. Great pineapple jalapeño margarita. We will be back!
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on March 10, 2020
Thank you for the five-star rating and review! Happy that you'll be back to see us! Thanks!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Travel nurse sister currently stationed in Lexington. I’ve been online exploring places to dine and found you highly recommended. Our service was excellent as was the food. We loved the interior design, and the quirky updated yet retro decor. I love Lexington! I will be back to both the city and your restaurant.
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on March 3, 2020
Thank you so much for the incredible review and five-stars! We look forward to seeing you again when you're back in Lexington!
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BryanP
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the atmosphere and food and drinks! Great selection and the menu changes every three weeks.
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on March 2, 2020
Thanks for the five-stars, Bryan, we appreciate it!
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OpenTable Diner
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit! Loved so much about this place - food, ambience, decor, service. Our table tried a little bit of everything from a variety of tacos, chips, salsa, queso, brussel sprouts, sticky cauliflower bites, and house margaritas. They were all excellent and would order again. We will definitely be back!
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on February 26, 2020
Fantastic review, thank you so much! We appreciate the five-stars and look forward to your return!
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GuyB VIP
South Carolina56 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Large portion meals. One enter was enough for 3. Great tacos and Margaritas. Would definitely go back.
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on February 26, 2020
Great review, Guy, thank you! Look forward to having you back again soon!
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JessicaG
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, awesome margaritas and the absolute best tacos!
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on October 26, 2020
Thanks for the five-star review, Jessica! We're so happy to hear you had an Epic experience! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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AudreyL
Central Kentucky15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great, funky little place with amazing tacos and really interesting flavors.
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on February 26, 2020
We appreciate the review and five-stars, Audrey! Thank you! Come and see us again soon!
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Colin
Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the apps, tacos and drinks. We will be back!
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on March 3, 2020
Thanks for the five-stars and review, we appreciate it!
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AmyC
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. The tacos were huge. If you leave there hungry it's all your fault.
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on February 26, 2020
Thanks, Amy for the great review and five-stars, we appreciate it!
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FayeD
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. The Big Thumper is delicious!! All of the tequila and bourbon choices are spectacular! Go now, and eat that food!!!
Agave & Rye - LexingtonResponded on February 26, 2020
Thank you for the great review and five-stars, Faye! We really appreciate it!
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Agave & Rye - Lexington is rated 4.4 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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3535 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503

Additional information

Cross street
Exterior Fayette Mall
Neighborhood
Lexington
Hours of operation
Sunday: 11AM-10PM Monday - Saturday: 11AM-11PM
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.agaveandrye.com/
Phone number
(859) 800-5334

Agave & Rye - Lexington

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Munchies

Elote$4.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$8.00

Short Rib Egg Rolls$8.00

Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders

Irish Nachos$12.00

Sticky Cauliflower Bites$7.00

Mamaw's Pimento Cheese$6.00

Tortilla Chips & Salsa$4.00

Tortilla Chips & Queso$6.50

Tortilla Chips & Guacamole$8.00

Tortilla Chips & Carolina Reaper Salsa (Hott)$4.50

Pick 3$14.00

Yum

Carnegie Deli Cheesecake$8.00

Big Sis Carrot Cake

Big Sis Chocolate Cake

Epic Tacos

The Rooster$5.75

The Bee's Knees$4.50

The Swipe Right$6.00

The Snitch$7.50

The Plain Jane$4.00

The Crown Jewel$11.50

The Alderman$6.50

The Rima D$7.00

The Big Thumper$10.00

The Righteous Po Boy$8.75

The Good Wolf$6.00

The Mac Daddy$6.50

The Bang Bang$5.00

The Sutan$5.50

Not a Taco

Sesame Chicken Legs

The Proper Dinner$18.00

White Chocolate & Blueberry Bread Pudding French Toast$11.00

Agave & Rye Chopped Salad$13.00

Kick Ass Chili$10.00

Sesame & Ginger Chicken Burrito$12.00

Side Pieces

Mexican Street Corn Salad$5.00

Sweet Corn Fritters$5.00

Bourbon Bacon Refried Beans$4.00

Mac N Cheese$5.00

Butter Whipped Potatoes$4.00

Salt & Pepper Fries$5.00

Libations

Bourbon Peach Punch (Rocks)

Agave & Rye$11.00

Bourbon & Cherry Dr. Pepper Slushee

OG Margarita

Agave EpicRita (Rocks)

Mangonadas (Frozen)$11.00

Blackberry Tequila Smash (Rocks)

Jalapeno Pineapple Rita (Rocks)

Tiki Tok (Rocks)$11.00

Bee Sting (Rocks)$12.00

Draft

Modelo Especial$5.00

Country Boy$5.00

West Sixth$5.00

Ethereal Rotating

Canned Beers

Corona Extra$4.00

Corona Light$4.00

Heinekin$4.00

Sol$3.00

Country Boy Rot$5.00

Negro Modelo$5.00

Pacifico$4.00

Tecate$4.00

O'Douls$3.00

Miller Light$3.00

Bud$3.00

Coors Light$3.00