Tres Agaves Restaurant

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130 Townsend St
San Francisco, CA 94107

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(415) 227-0500
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Tres Agaves Restaurant - San Francisco, CA
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Best

\r If you want the real deal on all levels go to Tres Agaves. I recently went with a group of friends for margaritas and some various dishes. We really enjoyed the fish tacos a...

Worst

So, go there and get a bite. Service is pretty lame, but not awful. I wouldn't go here on a weekend or with a date I was trying to impress, but for a casual meal and some tasty, p...

Great Margaritas!!! 7/21/2006

The margaritas here are awsome and so is the service. It can get busy, so you need to come early and stay late. The staff was very friendly and they will cater to all your needs. The food is good, but I really go for the drinks!!! Pros: Ambiance more
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Delicious margaritas, good food 7/6/2006

The margaritas are worth going to this place alone- they are the best I have ever tasted... Pros: the best margaritas in SF, great ambiance Cons: stale chips, inattentive waitor more
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Fill up on tequila, skip the food. 6/26/2006

This place has so much potential. Great ambience, beautiful decor and all the tequila you could ever want. Unfortunately, the food is dissapointing. I've given this place 3 chances. All of them the same even when ordering different items. There is no flavor. Very bland. I found myself covering the appetizers and tacos al pastor with salt and salsa for any kind of flavor. Even the tortilla chips are stale and greasy. The roast chicken was somewhat good, if you can move past the chewy roasted potatoes with again, no flavor. Maybe if you drink enough tequila, you won't notice. Pros: tequila, ambience Cons: food, overpriced more
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Extremely rude/ inept hostess, poor management 6/2/2006

I used to be a regular here, and will not be returing due to extreme rudeness/ bad attitude of the hostess. I spoke with the manager and left with the impression that he also could care less. I will never return and caution other diners. This place is a waste of money and time. Not recommended. Pros: Not crowded, Easy parking Cons: Rude hostess, bland food, Poor management more
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Snooty service 5/16/2006

I really wanted to like this place, but after my 2nd visit I will not return. I could possibly overlook the high prices and small plates, but i will not overlook our waitress rolling her eyes when we were trying to decide if we wanted dessert. I know we had 8 people and you get your tip added into the bill, but at least try and work for it! From all the previous reviews, I can see I am not the only one that this has happened to. Maybe this is a management issue.... Pros: decor, Bar Cons: Service, service, service more
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It's all in how you approach it 5/16/2006

1. Four of us walked in at 6PM on Tuesday to a sea of empty tables. They still played the ""we'll try to find you a table"" game. LOSE 2. Stale chips. Fresh but bland guacamole. LOSE 3. House margarita rocked. WIN 4. My friend ordered a lemon drop, but they didnt have the ingredients. LOSE 5. Decent food. Roast chicken was moist and flavorful. Tacos al pastor were dull, the pineapple on top was unwelcome. Corn tortillas were house made, but inexpertly. Decent chile rellenos. Great aguachile. DRAW 6. Tequila cocktails: La Rosa (OK). Apasionada (MAJOR passion fruit flavor.) WIN 7. The bill: $150 before tip for a party of 4. Not a good value. LOSE 8. Service was fine. Not sparkling, but not rude. DRAW Verdict: The house margaritas are great and a great value. Don't wait an hour+ on a weekend for dinner. Pros: House margaritas, Tequila cocktails, Aguachile Cons: Bar selection, chips more
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WOSRT SERVICE! 5/16/2006

The ambience is fun, better than the smaller mexican restaurants out there but the service was so bad! First off the waitress was very rude. I asked if they had any fruity margaritas and the waitress looked at me as if I was crazy and said we don't do that sort of thing here. Then our food took 30min for the first dish and then another 20 for the next dish, by then I was soo full off the chips. I was with a large party and gratuity was already included in the bill so I figured she didn't think she had to work for the money. They are lucky to be in a good location. Pros: location Cons: service, quality more
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Worst Mexican Food I've Eaten 5/15/2006

Three of us went on a Tuesday night at 7:30 without reservations and were seated immediately. We did not expect the food to be great, but it was just awful. The Tacos Pastor had to be sent back because they were cold, as were the tortillas. The grilled fish din't seem as if it was grilled. Every plate looked and tasted like a pile of slop. I would never go back. Cons: food, inexperienced service more
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AWFUL! 5/6/2006

Placed a reservation for a late lunch. When we arrived the kitchen was closed so we were forced to order from the limited bar menu. We asked when the kitchen would be open and neither the hostess or our waitress knew! The hostess was rude and stand off-ish. The margarita was pretty good but not worth putting up with the staff. The food was terrible, while waiting for to order something happened with the oven and the whole place smelled like it was burning down. When our food came I was convinced it was our chicken that was on fire! Pros: the decor Cons: staff, food more
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Cinco de Mayo! 5/6/2006

Tres Agaves threw a FANTASTIC Cinco de Mayo party. Thank you! They did a great job. I was concerned that it would be too crowded, but it was really a perfect size crowd. The back patio and even further back in the outdoor area - was filled with festive decorations, food stations, margarita/bars. The mariachi performers added to the festivity. I have enjoyed this place for the food, margaritas and friendly service in the past and was very pleased with how they pulled off a fun event. Nice space, nice people, good food and great margarita! more
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good food, good drinks 4/22/2006

Consistently good food and service. The large room in the back is great for holding a party and the servers have always been attentive...not sure what the other reviewers are talking about as we have been there at least 5 times. Pros: food, ambience, service more
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A bit overpriced and overhyped 4/22/2006

Tres Agaves is not a bad restaurant. You can have a good meal and good drinks, and nothing about it is awful. However, for the price, I found it didn't measure up to my expectations. Maragaritas were good, though not $30/pitcher good. The queso fesco was dry, and didn't taste very 'fresco'. The tortillas were also quite dry, and I know you can get much better corn tortillas from countless bodegas in the city. The food was ok, ok, but didn't wow us, and for the money we spent, we expected more. Being Mexican and growing up eating fresh hand made food, I was hoping they would provide a bit of that quality, considering the prices. Unfortunately, for the $100 we spent, we got some good but not great food and ok margaritas. If I come back it will only be to sample the admittedly admirable selection of tequilas. Pros: tequila selection, fun atmosphere Cons: disinterested service, overpriced more
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nice place 4/7/2006

good food and drinks. nice atmosphere...very lively and open. bar is fun to go to before and after baseball games Pros: food, drinks, atmosphere more
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User review by usfolks 4/2/2006

The bartenders are horrible! The services is defiantely lacking. It seemed to give off the attitude that they were too good for us. I had heard so many good things about it and was so disappointed! The atmosphere was great but if you can't get decent service, why go. more
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Upscale Mexican Food 3/29/2006

Those words should never be used together in a sentence, and that's just what Tres Agaves attempts and fails at. The appetizers all tasted the same, as they were all masa-based, except the crab soup which was just tomato sauce and crab pieces. The entrees were over-priced for the selection and amount on the plate. Rice was bland as were both types of beans. I ventured to order the capriotada, which was nothing more than a Mexican version of American bread pudding (dry and stiff as opposed to the pidding-like texture it should have. Margaritas were GREAT though! I recommend this place if you want a margarita fix after a Giants game; but skip the food and save your money. Pros: Margaritas, Service, Location Cons: Food, Noise Level, Price more
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One of my favorites 3/22/2006

I have gone there twice in the first 6 days. The design does a great job of melding SOMA and Mexico. The bar is hopping with world class bartenders, fresh squeezed drinks, and full 2 oz pours. Try the La Rosa and the Zapata Nuevos, and of course the best Margarita around. The kitchen whips out authentic Jaliscian food with a flair. No burrito's here, things like spit roasted chicken, carnitas, carna asada. The wait staff is knowledgeable about the food and the 100+ tequila's. All this, and the house margarita is only $7, and most of the entree's are around $15, with sides included served family style. If they keep this up, I will be there every week. Pros: Great Food, Awesome Drinks, Good Prices Cons: Noisy, Service can be spotty more
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Fantastic Time at Tres Agaves 3/19/2006

A group of friends and I had a fantastic time at Tres Agaves last night! I highly recommend it for upscale Mexican dining and fabulous margaritas. I must say I was hesitant to visit after reading a number of negative reviews but decided to give it a try anyway. Well, the food, service, and ambience was super. The place was buzzing and at full capacity on a Sunday evening. Tres Agaves honored our reservation on time and sat us at a booth, as requested. Our waiter was helpful and friendly and the guacomole, carnitas/sides, drinks, and desserts fabulous! I will definitely be returning for future visits! more
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Sadly....booooo 3/18/2006

Are experience was one that waranted posting a warning here. The food, service and overall experience are not worth going here. Save your time and try one of the other recently opened mexican restaurants that I believe offer much better food, drinks and service. Tres Agave is a chain waiting to happen. more
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great place for tequila and food 3/13/2006

we were craving for some good chilaquiles and huevos con chorizo for brunch on sunday and decided to go to tres agaves to satisfy our tastes. our server, was awesome! he told us all about tequila and mexican food. our margaritas were tasty - fresh squeezed lime, 100% agave tequila, agave nectar, and ice. chilaquiles were quite spicy but tasty and so were the huevos con chorizo. the homemade tortillas were yummy too. the whole staff was friendly and i'll definately be back. ps. this place would also be great for large parties and special events. Pros: service, food/tequila, atmosphere Cons: none, none, none more
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Spanish for ""Bad Service""? 3/5/2006

I don't think Tres Agaves understands what a reservation is. We were sat 45 minutes after our reservation time. The hostesses didn't seem to have a clue and the front of the house manager wasn't helping. Our server wasn't much better. We basically flagged him down, gave him our order, and never saw him again. The food was okay but I expected more at such high prices. The margaritas are the only reason to go, however they are expensive and the bar area is too crowded. Pros: Tequila Selection, Margaritas Cons: Terrible Service, Boring Food more
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  • The Scene
    Housed in a converted warehouse, this striking restaurant boasts an industrial-chic vibe with exposed brick walls, visible rafters and dark wood furnishings. A magnificent...

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  • Hours: Mon-Wed 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Thu-Fri 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Sat 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Sun 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Central East, South Beach
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