The Bottom Line
The bar at Tres Agaves might just have a lock on the best margaritas in town. Co-owner Julio Bermejo has his personal stamp is on both Tres Agaves and Tommy's in the Richmond (his family owns Tommy’s). Tres Agaves is the place to go if you’re a tequila aficionado. The bartenders know their drink -- and the menu has top-shelf choices.
2007 - Prices, items and events are subject to change. Always check with venue directly for information and updates.
Pros
- Great margaritas (made with agave nectar instead of sugar)
- 100% agave tequila selection
- Jaliscan-style Mexican dishes
- Staff and bartenders are knowledgeable about their tequilas and menu
- Varied sides with dinner portions
Cons
- The space gets crowded and loud on weekends
- We've had some hit or miss service and attitude from hosts and servers
- Pricey for traditional dishes like enchiladas
Description
130 Townsend Street (at 2nd)
San Francisco, CA 94107
Telephone: (415) 227-0500
Map & DirectionsBART Station: Montgomery (walk 2 miles or take T-Third)
Muni Station: T-Third / ATT Park
Caltrain: Station on 4th- Muni Bus Routes
- #10 Townsend
- #30 Stockton
- #45 Union-Stockton
- #81X Caltrain Express
- Trip Planners
Guide Review - Tres Agaves Mexican Kitchen - The Bar
Tres Agaves has great guacamole and varied Jaliscan dishes. But the real reason to go is the tequila. The house margaritas are spectacular, made with fresh lime juice, 100 percent agave tequila, and agave nectar. Nothing else. If you’d rather go straight for the sipping tequila, the bartenders know their bottles and will guide you in the right direction, depending upon your taste preferences. Just beware of any bartender who calls himself Lucifer and serves up an irresistible flight of top-shelf tequila.
Be sure to get a bowl of guacamole. Every time I've had it, it's been a perfect and consistent blend -- not too heavy on the citrus, very creamy, and with a bite of chile, although not too potent.
The space has open ceilings and hard surfaces which, on busy nights, make for a high-volume atmosphere. If a subdued setting is more your style, try weeknights or late afternoons and early evenings. Reservations are your best bet for dinner. The bar gets raucous on Friday and Saturday nights, and although you can luck out with a seat, it's definitely a high-energy scene. The bar itself is large, with both counter and table seating, and front windows that open on warm days and nights.
Tres Agaves is almost across the street from AT & T Park, but feels distinctly South of Market in its enclave, a converted brick warehouse. It's about a mile from Montgomery Street BART, strolling down 2nd through the SOMA, or you can ride the T-Third rail or a Muni bus.
