Tres Agaves
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 227-0500
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Second Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Margarita 2007, Margarita 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, Thu-Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-10pm
Editorial Review for Tres Agaves – by Gina Goff
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 tequila bar--divided from the dining room by a caged island of bottom-lit tequila bottles--hosts a lively after-work crowd of 30-something professionals. Diners in the softly lit main room get a full view of the open kitchen.
The Food
An endless supply of freshly made tortilla chips and an array of house salsas, including a mild verde with a delightful lime zing, is promptly delivered to each table. The menu, stocked with traditional Jaliscan cuisine, features bite-sized starters, such as the griddled masa gorditas stuffed with spicy shredded beef and avocado salsa. Mains, such as carne en su jugo--a slightly sweet stew of slow-cooked beef, bacon, onions and cilantro in a hearty lime-based broth--come with six family-style sides, including green rice and shredded cabbage.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkA number of impressive tequila cocktails are available, but the margaritas, made with hand-squeezed, Mexican-imported limes and agave nectar sweetener, steal the spotlight.
Know Before You GoDon't expect to get a dining room table on a weekend night without a reservation, but food is also served in the bar area.
User Reviews for Tres Agaves
09/03/2008 Posted by classicchic
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 and the guacamole was insanely good! We also had some of the slow cooked carnitas – mmmmm….so good. However you have to try the tequilas. We had a tasting party and learned about the real history of tequila. No shot glasses here, all tastings were served in appropriate spirits glasses. We had a fabulous time.
Pros: Excellent sipping tequilas, super great authentic food!
Cons: really busy after a ball game!
04/11/2008 Posted by heatherchat
This place has gone WAY downhill since my last visit. Even on a ball-game night it wasn't filled. Totally overpriced, service mediocre, the only thing I enjoyed (at not as much as I used to) were the margaritas. We would have been better off eating at Chevy's. I won't return.
Schedule
| 10/16/2008 | Tequila Third Thursdays | |
| 6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
