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...

A great addition to the scene 1/31/2006

We had our holiday party at tres agave and had a fabulous time. The margartitas were the best we ever had (and the hangover not bad at all). Being in the industry, we appreciated the care the staff took of us and wish them all the best in the future... p.s. the food was awesome, I loved the carnitas Pros: great service , carnitas more
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Tequila! 1/27/2006

The margaritas were the best I've had with a huge tequlia menu! Not to mention the excellent carne asada and camorones de ajo. The service was excellent, very friendly and knowledgable. The place is a little noisy, but doesn't take away for my love of this newer SOMA restaurant! more
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The most obnoxious bar service ever! 1/26/2006

We had heard only negative things about this place, but figured we'd give it a shot ourselves. Bad decision! The bartender was incredibly rude from the start. He clearly poured me the wrong drink (I asked for vodka soda and I got vodka gimlet with extra lime juice). I politely asked him to fix it. He made several snide comments, insisted that the cloudy, flat fluid he gave me was a vodka soda, and only after several requests did he begrudgingly change the drink. Someone else ordered her second dirty martini - he said they coudln't make it because they had olives but no olive juice...which they clearly had. Unacceptable - someone needs to teach the bar staff the basics of customer service! Pros: easy parking Cons: rude bartenders more
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Who knew Sammy Hagar knows 1/22/2006

...good food. Lord knows he would be a connoisseur of tequila. I recommend the Patron 1942. For grub, the gorditas, tlacoyos, carne en su jugo, and tacos were all very very good. Service was attentive, if somewhat overwhelmed - the place was PACKED to the gills at 10pm. Go with some friends, during the week if you don't enjoy feeling like a sardine. Pros: food, tequila, service Cons: packed, no Sammy to be seen more
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Tres Agaves is Mi Amigo 1/17/2006

I'm surprised by all the negative reviews up on Citysearch. It's true, Tres Agaves is packed and loud, and service can be slow...but I've had many amazing times there. The bar rips out tasty ass margaritas and the staff is knowledgeble. I've tried everything on the menu, and would steer first time diners to the guacamole, the succulent riblets, the carne asada and the flan. I've had the carnitas when they've been perfectly carmelized and juicy, and when they haven't. Tres Agaves may not be the culinary Mexican Mecca, but it is a place to get together with friends, have many tasty drinks, and have a kick ass time...and hands down the funnest spot in South Beach. Pros: Tasty Tequila, Fun Atmosphere more
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good food & amazing tequila 1/10/2006

I've been there 3x for food and a couple of more times for just drinks...food has ranged from fab to really good and the tequila has never disappointed. I actually gained a new respect for that nectar and tried some really good tequilas - never knew the difference before. Big fan of the pork ribs, cheese fondue app and the roasted chicken and carne. The service has definitely improved since my first visit, which was soon after they opened. My server was right on my last visit so I think this place has worked out the opening kinks. Overall, an interesting atmosphere. Check it out for yourself (surprised by the unhappy people on Citysearch...) Pros: tequila, food, atmosphere more
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Lousy restaurant 12/22/2005

This is a really bad mexican restaurant. It is really designed to make money at the bar, devoted to pushing out the maximum number of tequila drinks. Food (even the basics, like tortillas and beans) is an afterthought, and hopelessly bad (and this, a few blocks from the Mission). Service is disorganized, decent wine is not offered, the valet parking mentioned on the website doesn't exist. Very loud and unpleasant. Had to argue with the hostess to get a decent table, when the restaurant was 90% empty. Write this off as a total loss. The sooner they go out of business and this space is recycled to new owners who will care about customers, the better. Cons: wretched food, clueless service, unhelpful management more
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Do not go there 12/18/2005

It is very noisy. The margaritas: not that great. More margarita mix than what we expected. The food comes really fast, we had finish dinner in 45 minutes. The table next to us had their check before finishing having dinner !! and the other table had no chips and salsa or their beverages before their main course, maybe because it was saturday. Nevertheless our main courses were cold and no better than a taqueria we did not even go for desserts so disapointing. Maya maybe more expensive is still my favorite so far. Cons: very average food, noisy, very average margarit more
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Great place 12/14/2005

I found the food very good and much ""lighter"" than your typical heavy and greasy Mexican food (not that that's a bad thing). The service was good considering the place had just opened up a few weeks earlier. The tequila is excellent. As for those who who complained that there were not enough selections of tequilas, they have 30 quality selections. I doubt most have drank more than 10. I don't know why people are so ""hateful"" in thier reviews. If you don't like it - fine - don't go back, but you don't have to write as if it was the worst experience ever. I'm sure you've much had worse. Pros: Great Food, Great Tequila more
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Worth a Try 12/14/2005

After reading the mixed reviews here, I was reluctant to go the first time. However, our food was perfect - everything from flavor/spices to presentation. I could really relate to the review with yummy description of the food in the Examiner (http://sfexaminer.com/articles/2005/12/14/eats/20051214_ea01_tres.txt). There was nothing missing in our service. The place is noisy, yes, but no more, perhaps less, than the Slanted Door at the Ferry Building, if you want to talk about noise. The ambiance overall is nothing to rave about. The long-n-short is that we'll be back. The chilli rellenos were the most delicious and unique I've had. And my mouth waters thinking about the tacos. As far as people with complaints about the food - maybe there's some inconsistency in the kitchen. However, I recommend giving it a try on the chance that you'll have the same food and service experience that we had. Pros: food more
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Disappointing 12/14/2005

Was looking forward to dining here as my husband and I are HUGE fans of Tommy's. I realize Tres Agaves is a totally different dining experience and so one should not compare, but... Julio is no Tommy. The margies are good, but significantly more expensive. While the carne asada and camerones al mojo de ajo are our favorite dishes at Tommy's, they fail to impress at Tres Agaves. ""Family-style"" sides are also not the case... unless you consider tea cup portions ""family-style"". more
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Best Flan Ever! 12/8/2005

I wasn't impressed with my dinner, had the carnitas...it was a bit dry. But when I tried the flan, it was absolutely the best I've ever had, and I don't even like flan. They have a great selection of awesome tequilas, but their menu is confusing. I think they should have a separate tequila menu. Overall, I probably won't go back, but I would say give it a try, maybe I'm just being picky. Pros: tequila selection, flan, parking more
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Don't Go Here! IT'S HORRIBLE! 12/5/2005

This place was horrible. The worst $65 dinner I could have imagined. Save your money and go to the local burrito shop. I will cost you $50 less and taste much better. I have no idea how this place recieved any psoitive reviews. I ambience is nice, could be better (plastic booths and wooden benches), but the food is terrible and highly prices. The carnitas were burnt to a crisp, literally! The shrimp were average at best. This for two dishes that cost $16 and $17 respectively! I don't mind paying, but I expect SOME culinary skills. It's obvious that they cooks here have NONE! I can't see how this place is going to last. Do yourself a favor, DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!!! Pros: Nice Lighting Cons: Expensive, Horrible Food, Bad Service more
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Attentive Service and Good Food 12/5/2005

I recently hosted a large group dinner at Tres Agaves. Although the restaurant was extremely busy, the staff was very attentive and totally on-top of our group. The food was very good and served in generous portions. The margaritas are potent and are made with top-shelf tequila. Bottomline: this restaurant is a great value by SF standards. Good food and very consistent. The staff is eager to please and attentive. You won't be disappointed. Pros: Reasonable prices, easy parking, great staff Cons: loud more
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Disappointing 12/3/2005

If I could give this place half a star, I would. My experience there was so annoying that I just joined CitySearch to complain about it. My husband and I frequent Maya quite a bit, and expected top shelf Mexican food at Tres Agaves. We had reservations, and walked into the half-empty restaurant early on a Sunday night. The hostess sat us facing a small room where you could see bins of dirty dishes and trash, not exactly the most appetizing sight. Seeing other people's dirty dishes set the tone for the evening. Service was rushed and brusque, and the food was absolutely mediocre. With so many excellent restaurants in SF, there's no reason to waste your time on Tres Agaves. Cons: service more
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Overpriced and under-spiced 12/1/2005

I live right by tres agave's and hoped and prayed it would be a great addition to the neighborhood. To be sadness I am still in search of a well prepared mexican meal. The food is totally in-correctly spiced and overpriced. Pros: Service Cons: Food, Price, Decor more
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Finally--authentic Mexican food! 11/29/2005

I had high expectations for Tres Agaves before it even opened and after eating and drinking there a half dozen times, I have not once left disappointed. Definitely make reservations and don't be surprised if immediate seating is not an option. Luckily, the drinks at the bar are fantastic (I recommend the ""La Rosa"" or a pour of tequila) and Julio, one of the owners, will often walk around and answer any tequila questions. Guacamole is done in the traditional Jalisco style and is the best I have had in San Francisco. The only suggestion I would make to the owners is to incorporate daily happy hour drink and guacamole specials. Pros: Great Tequila, Beautiful people, Fun Cons: Loud more
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Good food Great People 11/20/2005

I went to Tres Agaves last Thursday night and I didn't get seated at my reservation time but I went to the bar and had dinner at one of the small tables in the bar area. I must say that I hate tequila but the cocktail server made me feel at home and convinced me to drink a Don Felipe margarita because it was her favorite and behold it was pretty tasty. I was satisfied with the tacos al pastor and all of the side dishes that come with it. The guacamole is a must! I will be back a few times a week. Finally a good bar within walking distance ans staff that makes you feel appreciated! Pros: service, stiff drinks, beautiful women Cons: long wait time more
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not sure what the angle is 11/18/2005

It seems to me that they have not really figured things out down there. The menu to me was very limited only 8 items for main courses. Also only about 50 tequilas I have seen dive bars with more. I found it to be a cold space witch was very hard to talk in. The pluses are the food, quality ingredients and I think the bartenders were professional and nice. Pros: quality food , bar Cons: limited menu, limited drinks more
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Not all that 11/16/2005

Maybe I was expecting too much. The place itself is nicely done, but noisy. I don't need hushed dining, but this is shouting level. The margaritas are excellent, from house drinks to $18 Don Julio 1942, but on the smallish side. Appetizer portions (gorditas) were small, 2 bites. Good, not great. The carnitas were so salty they were almost unedible. Carne was just ok. The sides were delicious, really liked the small corn tortillas. Wish we could have had more before our entrees got cold. As I sat with half of my meal remaining I was asked 4 times if I was done. Ifinally gave up and let them take my plate. All in all it was a very mediocre, $120 for 2, dinner Pros: Tequila Selection, Location Cons: Service, Noise Level, Value 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...

  • 8/1/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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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
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  • Neighborhoods: Central East, South Beach
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