Insider Pages Reviews for Tres Agaves Mexican Kitchen & Tequila lounge

5 Stars: Excellent tequila, charming servers & great Mexican food! (by classicchic)

classicchic — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Tequila and a whole lot of it!!! (by Caesar G.)

Caesar G. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:05:00 GMT

Tres Agaves is a great place to be after work or during baseball season. There are always a ton of people here drinking and having a good time. I cannot speak about the food, since I have yet to eat here. However, the selection of tequila is awesome. Make sure your liver is strong when you show up because it will be taking a beating with all the alcohol you are bound to consume. Highly recommend this place.

1 Stars: Won't be returning (by heatherchat)

heatherchat — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT

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.

2 Stars: Its good but Better to go yourself (by chrstina4u29)

chrstina4u29 — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

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, potent drinks, it'll do. I also wouldn't come looking for enchiladas, fajitas, and the like as they are nowhere to be found.

1 Stars: I was told by the waiter that a group got priority over my date and I!! (by rcucelaya)

rcucelaya — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

I have to give it one star because the food was good. However, after I sat down, a group of 4 to my right and a couple to my left got their food way before we did, and I got there first! I asked the waiter what the problem was and he said that a group takes priority over my date and I. I sat there for 30 minutes without drinks or food. I kept asking for the appetizer and they kept saying 5 minutes. In fact, when the food finally came, the appetizer came AFTER the main course! That's not the worst part: I kept asking for tableware and a napkin and never got it. After 45 minutes, I HAD TO GO TO AN EMPTY TABLE AND BRING TABLEWARE FOR MY DATE AND I!! There are much better places with the same quality food in San Francisco. Try Zazil in the Westfield Mall, Tommy's Mexican Restaurant and Colibri. You'll get better service and the tequila is just as good.

As a note, my bill for TWO people was $134.00. Not worth it for the horrible service I received. Go there for drinks, but avoid dining. Best to sit at the bar. Believe me, I told all my friends about this experience.

- Carlos Rios

5 Stars: Totally radical at any price!!! But the price IS nice. (by brian_the_knife)

brian_the_knife — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I went here after a Giants game at AT&T park, which is walking distance. The food was really good. I had pastor tacos and they were solid. All of the food is served family style with shared sides. The portions are huge. I think I've got a huge appetite and there is no way we could have finished it all. And the price was just right. Dinner and 2 beers each for 2 people and it was under 50 bucks. I'd go back. Twice.

5 Stars: Great Food - Even Better Service (by m1ke2323)

m1ke2323 — Wed, 09 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Although after arriving, I realized not the best place to dine alone - I still had a great meal and time.

The tequila is great - but the food AMAZING. I enjoyed the beef entree' it was an amazing blend of spicy and cool. The peppers and cilantro were amazing. I truly enjoyed it. I enjoyed the Mexico Margarita as well, a wonderful complement.

I have to say, being the only solo diner in the restaraunt, on game night as well - I was treated incredibly. My server Dino - was amazing. Making sure I had what I needed and checking in on a regular basis. Never onlce making me feel awkward for being alone, actually using it as a ploy to get me to order dessert. It didn't work, the food was too good.

Thanks to the staff and chef for a wonderful experience. I can't wait to bring my friends my next trip to SF.

2 Stars: What a disappointment! (by rgal)

rgal — Wed, 09 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I must say I was highly disappointed with my recent trip to Tres Agaves. After reading mixed reviews, I decided to try it for myself as I love Mexican cuisine. Upon being seated we waited a good 10 minutes before being greeted by a server, which happens, I can overlook that. What I can't overlook is the luke warm water, extremely long wait for food, drinks and the bill, confused server and mediocre food at best. The server kept blaming things on how "busy" the restaurant was, which is always unprofessional. For one, we made reservations at 5:45 and the restaurant was not busy at all, yes there was a Giants game, but isn't the restaurant aware of this ahead of time?? Moving on, once I received the margarita I ordered, I was pleasantly surprised, however not enough to enjoy my overall experience. The margaritas and location are the saving graces of this establishment. Overall, I was disappointed and will not be back.

P.S. Maybe "Eric" should spend more time fixing the glitches of his restaurant and less time refuting negative reviews.

4 Stars: Good for groups (by sf_delight)

sf_delight — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:00:00 GMT

This is one of the few places in the city that can comfortably accomodate big groups. The private room is really great for big big groups, too. Service is always pretty solid. Their house margaritas are pretty good. If you go during baseball season, you're likely to run into huge groups of fans who take over the entire bar area. The food is really pretty good and authentic.

3 Stars: this is the place to be (by nygiants)

nygiants — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

i've been reading alot of "bad and stuff about this place" so i decide to take a few freinds there and check it out.

5 Stars: great food, great margaritas, but crowded (by chefbum)

chefbum — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Tres Agaves has become successful not because it's trendy, but because the quality of the food is always good, and the tequila drinks are of the highest quality. We always are served promptly, though this place is often crowded now that the after-work yuppies have found out about it. I highly recommend it and have been there literally dozens of times.

5 Stars: Fun Place! (by dandir)

dandir — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Since I work in the neighborhood, I go there pretty often. Love the place, great margaritas and food... YUMMY! Love their Fish tacos, Carnitas, Carne Asada.... Pretty much, everything they make!
I always recommend for group of friends, any celebration, bday, etc...
Great vibe! You'll love it!

1 Stars: ???? (by jcarlin002)

jcarlin002 — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

I do not understand this place. The food, not great. The drinks, okay. The service, hideous.
Management??? I will not be returning. Potential is great here, just the space itself, but they do not come close to being an upscale mexican restaurant.

3 Stars: Great Food, great service---MUY AUTENTICO (by latina415)

latina415 — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I had heard many good things about TA, and was excited about going. It definitely lived up to the hype. The food was succulent, and the tequila selection was great as well. I would definitely recommend a margarita instead though. It was a little loud, so wouldn't be ideal for a romantic date, but fun with friends would be perfect.

3 Stars: go for the drinks (by chicha21)

chicha21 — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:00:00 GMT

In the bar: the drinks are delicious and so is the guacamole. There were plenty of people filling our water glasses but it took forever to find anyone to take our drink order. In the restaurant: the food was completely mediocore and a total let down.

5 Stars: Great food & margaritas (by taxhero)

taxhero — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

A wonderful dining experience. I was with a group of eight people and all of us had different meals. The food, while mexican, is not your local taquaria. This is highlands food that is served in the best restaurants in Mexico. I can't think of another San Francisco restaurant serving this type of food.

The tequila selection is massive and the bartenders are well schooled in the different brands.

Great place.

3 Stars: Tasty drinks but that is all (by dolphinsilver)

dolphinsilver — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

My hubby and I tried Tres Agaves after seeing one of the drinks on TV. We're big fans of tequila, so we thought we'd give it a try and were looking forward to how a bartender could best showcase tequila. We made reservations and were seated promptly enough. Our waiteress was okay, not the friendliest and certainly not very attentive at all. We ordered three drinks throughout our meal and enjoyed them. That was the only highlight. There were plenty of low lights from the disappearing waitress (it's hard to order a drink if you can't find a person to place it with) to uneventful food. We've had good Mexican, Spanish, Latin food and as most people, we've less than favorable fare. The food was whatever. It wasn't good and it didn't make us sick, but it wasn't the best part of our experience by any means. My work picked up most of the tab, which made it bearable to pay the prices that we were... but after reading the reviews posted here and the responses from management, it cements our decision to never go back. Service is key to a good dining experience. If the food is going to be bland and boring, it makes sense to at least make patrons happy by having friendly waiters and waitresses. It seems like Tres Agaves banks a lot on its location and drinks to draw people in, but I just can't see why people would want to spend substantial time here. For the tequila naive, it's a sticker shock moment to see how one drink can cost $14+. Without any sort of effort to educate patrons or give a little dog-and-pony show, it's a shame Tres Agaves doesn't utilize its one big selling point. Oh wait, you might get drunk from a few drinks and stung by the bill, leaving patrons to stick around until they're capable of getting up. My recommendation is buy one high-end tequila drink and then go elsewhere for a better time out.

1 Stars: Don't waste your time (by dano123)

dano123 — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

The food was mediocre at best, it was bland and the steak was chewy. The TINY servings of salsa are a joke. Margaritas were too sweet with A LOT of ice. The best part was that we almost left without paying because our waitress was so out of it that she never came back. Don't waste your time.

4 Stars: Go for the Margaritas! (by seymour77)

seymour77 — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

As other reviewers have commented, this place has superb margaritas. The tequila flights are good too.

1 Stars: service is non-existent and rude (by lizspans)

lizspans — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I read the other reviews before I went here for a birthday dinner, there were some good but mostly bad and most of the bad complained about the service. Clearly, this place quit reading the reviews because the service, at least from our experience, has not improved one bit. We had reservations and we were on time, we were told our table would be ready soon and we could get a drink at the bar. The bar was not crowded but the bar tenders seemed to care more about talking to each other than serving customers, that was the feeling of the other patrons in the bar area as well. Our table was ready in 10-15 minutes, before we ever got served at the bar. The whole attitude of the bar tenders was horrible. Our waiter wasn't much better, maybe it was because he didn't know what he was doing or didn't like his job, I don't know. He was uninterested and never came back to refill salsa or water. Our food was okay but by then most people were turned off by the overall attitude that the restaurant had. I love the space itself, its too bad the service is the way it is, because this would be a place I would like to hang out, but I will not go back and neither will anyone that was in my party.

4 Stars: Superior Margaritas (by kfredericks)

kfredericks — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

This place has really great margaritas and awesome Mexican food. I've been there a few times now, and it's a great place to meet up with friends for a drink or for dinner. It's always packed, so you may want to make a reservation and plan ahead.

3 Stars: Somewhat disappointing (by vmac56)

vmac56 — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Having grown up in Texas and lived in Southern California for a good amount of time, it feels safe to say that I know good Mexican food when I taste it. The food here was only okay.

I went on a Friday night, with a reservation, and was seated promptly. We had two servers (one was getting off work right as we ordered); the first server insulted my date and the second was fine. Service felt rushed though, we had barely been given our guacamole ($9) when our food showed up, and we were asked whether our entrees "were okay" before we had even had a chance to taste anything...after this our server disappeared until bill time. I suspect that the entrees might have been quickly reheated, because while the food was steaming, some of the garnishes looked baked on and, well...reheated.

Margaritas were again, just okay. House margarita ($7) was good, but very limey; Apasionada ($8) had a strange bitter taste to it that was too strong -- not fruity like we expected. Guacamole appetizer was good, but we could tell it wasn't fresh because the avocados were taking on a slightly mushy, watery texture, plus you could tell the guac had a heavy amount of citrus in it to keep it from turning brown.

Chile relleno ($17) was mediocre, tacos al pastor ($12) pretty good. It wasn't that the food, service or experience here were BAD, just that everything felt rushed, the value wasn't that great, and the entire night was mediocre...probably won't be back.

4 Stars: Good carne asada (by vanzandta)

vanzandta — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

The carne asada was super tender, shrimp tacos got high marks at our table as well. Carnitas are always good too. And the margaritas are killer. Lunchtime is usually pretty well serviced because the crowds aren't huge. Great lunch.

5 Stars: large portions & Excellent Margaritas! (by maudi)

maudi — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Best margarita I have ever tried. We ordered the house pitcher, and what a delight, you would think it would have been too light or too strong when made in bulk, but it was perfect. Menu is varied and could be a bit pricey, however, it's definitely worth it. The portions are huge, two can share a plate. The food is very authentic and great tasting. Comfortable seating, large atmosphere, great place to have a family dinner, night out with friends, etc

5 Stars: Great food and even better margaritas! (by onecoolthing)

onecoolthing — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

What can I say - I love Tres Agaves. I love the drinks, the food and the stylish atmosphere. I do wish the service was more consistent, but I am confident it will improve as the staff gels.

Importantly, the margaritas at Tres Agaves are outstanding. They are all natural - limes, agave nectar and the tequila of your choice - and they are seductively delicious. If you are not sure which of the hundreds of tequilas to try, might I suggest Pueblo Viejo, Don Julio or Partida, a new brand that tastes remarkable like Regional.

The bar also features some innovative cocktails, so it is not surprising that it is often crowded. Try the Cucumber Fresca (tequila, cucumber, ginger, lime juice and soda) or the Apasionada (tequila, passion fruit, mandarin napolean and lime) if the mood strikes.

There is more to the restaurant than the bar, and the exhibition kitchen is home to Joseph's marvelous cuisine. Modelled on specialties from Jalisco, entrees are packed with flavor, generous in portion and quite reasonably priced. I'm not sure which is best, but you can't go wrong with the Carne en su Jugo, the Pollo al Pastor or the fresh fish.

Go with a group, arrange safe transportation and enjoy Tres Agaves!

5 Stars: Great Margaritas!!! (by sfsp)

sfsp — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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!!!

5 Stars: Delicious margaritas, good food (by cindyzavala1535)

cindyzavala1535 — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

The margaritas are worth going to this place alone- they are the best I have ever tasted...
The food is pretty good too, I'm not sure why the last reviewer thought it was bland (different chef?) I ordered the tacos as well and they were very tasty- granted, most Mexicans I know (including myself) don't put pineapple in their tacos, but I went for taste, not authenticity. I really liked it and would order it again.
I agree that the chips were stale though.
Our waiter wasn't the best- hardly spoke to us, rarely walked by our table.
Otherwise, everything was great and I would go back again.

3 Stars: Fill up on tequila, skip the food. (by sfhapa)

sfhapa — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: Extremely rude/ inept hostess, poor management (by papillion)

papillion — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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.

3 Stars: Snooty service (by rayna77)

rayna77 — Wed, 17 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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....

3 Stars: It's all in how you approach it (by mediasnipe)

mediasnipe — Wed, 17 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: Worst Mexican Food I've Eaten (by conehead)

conehead — Tue, 16 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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.

2 Stars: WOSRT SERVICE! (by mishalala12)

mishalala12 — Tue, 16 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: AWFUL! (by senoritapaz)

senoritapaz — Sat, 06 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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!

4 Stars: Cinco de Mayo! (by sangeld)

sangeld — Sat, 06 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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!

5 Stars: good food, good drinks (by tialombardia)

tialombardia — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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.

3 Stars: A bit overpriced and overhyped (by gonzales78)

gonzales78 — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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.

3 Stars: nice place (by muffin76)

muffin76 — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 02:00:00 GMT

good food and drinks. nice atmosphere...very lively and open. bar is fun to go to before and after baseball games

3 Stars: User review by usfolks (by usfolks)

usfolks — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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.

2 Stars: Upscale Mexican Food (by masie)

masie — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: One of my favorites (by randomnumbergenerator)

randomnumbergenerator — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Fantastic Time at Tres Agaves (by saswati)

saswati — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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!

1 Stars: Sadly....booooo (by sclarkie)

sclarkie — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: great place for tequila and food (by xntrik78)

xntrik78 — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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.

2 Stars: Spanish for "Bad Service"? (by zonal)

zonal — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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.

4 Stars: amazing margaritas & hot spot (by dana_f)

dana_f — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I went to Tres Agaves after work on a Friday and it was hard to get into the bar area but once we got our margaritas they were amazing. If you've ever been to Tommy's you know what I'm talking about. We didn't have any reservations so we had to wait about one hour for a table but the drinks made time fly by. My friends and I shared the jicama salad which had some chili powder, camarones, and carne asada. The food came with little side dishes and homemade corn tortillas. We left pretty satisfied. It's definatly a hot spot to go after work and meet some locals. PS: Make reservations!

4 Stars: Mixed Feelings (by lord_humongous)

lord_humongous — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I have eaten here a few times and don't know how exactly to feel. The maragaritas are always great, if you are searching for a great margarita I would head in the direction of Tres Agaves if I were you. The food is good but not great. I think it's great that they focus on authentic Mexican food but the fish was the only meal that blew me away. I have never had problems waiting for a table but the service is a bit indifferent.

I will be returning in the future to see how the food and service improve . . . and I'll have a margarita or two while I'm there.

4 Stars: User review by alice_oleo (by alice_oleo)

alice_oleo — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

We dined at Tres Agaves last night for a friend's birthday. We had a group of 10 and no reservation but the hostess was accomodating and we got a great table by the open kitchen. We are all servers and bartenders and the service was EXCELLENT, our server, Kayla was one of the funniest, most efficient servers we collectively have had as a group, great job! The food was excellent, the margaritas, the best ever. Give this new restaurant a chance, it's worth it!

4 Stars: Nice change from the usual Mexican fare (by shanemonroe)

shanemonroe — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I dined at Tres Agaves with out of town guests recently and we all had a wonderful time. It was not at all what we were expecting from a Mexican restaurant but were nonetheless pleasantly surprised. The food is really light with good, clean flavors and not the least bit overwhelming. While we were expecting something more along the lines of Tommy's in the Richmond area, we were happy with the whole experience. The prices are a little steep for what you get, but it was fun all the same. The service was quite good as well. We'll be back.

5 Stars: Another awesome place from Julio and Eric (by xandra_79)

xandra_79 — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

We went last night, after being Tommy's regulars for over a year. Thefood was AMAZING. The service was PERFECT. Before we even thought of needing something, it was taken care of. BTW, Eric and Julio, our server's name was Rick N, give him a pat on the back. The margaritas are made with fresh limes and agave nectar, the way they're supposed to be. The hostesses were great, and even though we did not have a reservation, we got a great table. Interesting, if you are nice to people, they are more likely to be nice to you! Manners 101. Especially when you have to deal with people thinking they should have the perfect table when they walk in with no reservations. Bottom line, if you're looking for authentic food and margaritas, go here. Try the queso and gortitas for aps, we were super impressed. Good job Tres Agaves!!!

5 Stars: Fun and Original Mexican Kitchen (by heidi858)

heidi858 — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I can't imagine that I have been to the same restaurant as some of these other Citysearch reviewers. We have been to Tres Agaves half a dozen times and have never been disappointed. Sure, the service is not always perfect, but our servers have always been friendly, professional and concerned with us leaving the restaurant satisfied.
My ex-boyfriend would drag me to Chevy's every saturday morning (part of the reason we broke up), and let me tell you, Tres Agaves should not be compared to Chevy's in the same breath. The food at TA is consistent, homey and authentic. I have never had carnitas that good before. The atmosphere is fun, lively and beautiful. I wish more restaurants like TA would open in that neighborhood. Muchas gracias to the owners for improving the SOMA restaurant scene.

5 Stars: Wonderful Addition to the SF scene (by mari78)

mari78 — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I have now been to Tres Agaves half a dozen times and I am consistently impressed with the food (e.g, escolar, carnitas, gorditas) and the drinks (I love the tequila cocktails!). Its a bit pricey, but I think its worth it. The inexperienced staff is overshadowed by the top-notch bartenders and kitchen. Im surprised that some of these reviews are so negative because all of my friends and coworkers love this place and it seems to be very hot with restaurant industry folks. I will continue to come here and I recommend this fun scene to others!

2 Stars: Good Bar, Not so Hot sit down meal (by txserin)

txserin — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Great Margaritas

Food was dissappointing and rather pricey. Service was marginal.

5 Stars: Tequila mecca (by jonnyboy58)

jonnyboy58 — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I have never seen such a beautiful selection of tequila and tequila-based drinks. I will definitely be coming here before ball games.

crowd is an interesting mix. lots of attractive 20 and 30-somethings. cool spot. there is finally a place in the neighborhood that is not dead at 10 pm on a friday.

5 Stars: Pleasantly Surprised (by allanp32)

allanp32 — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I dined at Tres Agaves for the first time with my girlfirend and another couple this past Wed. I was initially heistant to go after reading the Citysearch reviews, but wow, am I glad my girlfriend insisted.
We did not have a reservation and waited 45 min for a table. Not a big deal though since the house magaritas rock. We were then seated at a nice booth and everyone at our table shared food family style and enojoyed everything except the crab broth soup which we found too spicy. Eric Rubin, one of the owners came by after the meal to check on us and when we complained about the wait, he was very apologetic and gave us t-shirts. not bad.
not sure why othe reviewers are negative enough to suggest a fast food joint over this great place. must be bridge and tunnel crowd, i suppose.

5 Stars: Food? Go for the HOT bartenders!!!! (by autumn_house)

autumn_house — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

The owner of this place must know how to please a crowd. The bartenders at Tres Agaves are by far the hottest this side of market. Stefano, my favorite Italian, is friendly and can squeeze limes faster than you can say "tequila."

Food is also alright, although i can't really comment on it since I usually just get the guac and chips at the bar. Cocktails are a little pricey but the beautiful view makes up for it.

5 Stars: Went there again last night (by latenightguy)

latenightguy — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Funny reading the other reviews. People either love it or hate it. Reviewers like Michael Bauer of the Chronicle gave it a great 2.5 star review. This place is not trying to be all things to all people. As it states in the name, its a Tequila Lounge and Mexican Kitchen. If you want a martini, why are you going there? Do vegans go to a steak house and then bag it for not having good vegan dishes? The place is fun, noisy, and popular. If you want a nice quiet dinner or want to eat at a hole in the wall taqueria, don't go there. If you show up on Friday night without a reservation, expect a couple hour wait. Now, if you want a great selection of tequila based cocktails, (try the fresh cucumber drink), go there. If you want to try Jaliscan (regional mexican) food, go there.

1 Stars: Puts Mexican Culture to SHAME!!! (by lucfri525)

lucfri525 — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

VERY disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The hostess told my party and I that it would be a 45 minute wait, when in reality she should have said 2 hrs and that we'd be sitting in the back with the restaurant's alcohol supply. The HOSTESS, you know who you are , was beyond rude and unexperienced, when asked if our party been called yet, she responded by yelling. Finally as we were seated in the back with the chickens, it took the waitress 20 minutes to finally bring us water and a menu (thats what I call great service). So we decided to walk out of the restaurant. I do have one positive comment, the bar was great and so were the bartenders. Besides that SORRIES two thumbs down cuz the milks gone bad!!

1 Stars: If you want a mexican chain go to chevy's... (by stephsss)

stephsss — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

even taco bell is better from a food and service standpoint. you can tell that this is a restaurant that was built to be a chain. the food is basic...actually bad...but for all the people out there who have only had taco bell, buritto hole in the walls it must seem so different and great it truly isn't...the service...horrible...our waiter was no where to be found...when food was brought he pointed at the components of our food with his pen...and even droped his pen in one of our dishes.

It is sad how busy they are when there are so many better options...as I said above...even chevy's or taco bell would be welcomed

1 Stars: Where Has The Service and Integrity Gone? (by mgray_52)

mgray_52 — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

The service was absolutely terrible. From the extremely amateur hostess who sat us in the middle of two large groups to our non-exhistent waiter. I had high hopes for Tres Agaves, but I was let down with a very poor performance across the board. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Somebody call a doctor!

1 Stars: Lousy Food, Lousier Service (by paulinericardo)

paulinericardo — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Took my boyfriend there for his birthday. He's Mexican - grew up in Mexico City - and we're always searching for authentic Mexican cooking outside the "taqueria" category. NO SUCH LUCK at Tres Agaves. My bf was excited about the Chile Relleno with huitlacoche, something he doesn't often see on the menu here. When it arrived at the table, he saw that there was in fact no huitlacoche in it... So he sent it back. The chef insisted that there WAS huitlacoche in it (it's a black mushroom - you'd SEE it with your naked eyes) so the chef sent it back to US. So my BF sent it back again and finally the chef conceded that they were out of huitlacoche. My BF ended up with the carnitas (that he is still tasting this morning), which the restaurant charged us for...

1 Stars: Confrontational Management - Inept Hostess (by robertosf)

robertosf — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

After waiting over 2.5 hours for our table, when we were told it would be 45 minutes, we gave up and asked to speak to management. By this point in the evening, the welcome area was almost ready to tear the hostess apart for her unprofessionalism. We encountered three parties that had all waited over one hour for their reservations.

Hoping to at least see that management was aware of the situation and what appeared to be the 'hostess-in-training,' he reported that he was happy with her performance stating that she had just come to us from Kuleto's....hmmm, let's hope she had dinner at Kuleto's before she hopped in a cab to start her first day at work at Tres Agaves cuz lord knows she couldn't find an open table in a furniture showfloor!

Can't comment of the food at Tres Agaves... didn't stay to eat!

3 Stars: Very SOMA (by ladyhawkesf)

ladyhawkesf — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I had heard many great reviews regarding Tres Agaves, however was a bit displeased with the menu. The appetizers and desserts are great. The chips, which usually make it or break it for me, were stale. And the noise lever is very high- we could barely hear one another at our booth.

Tres Agaves serves ethnic style meals, which is great, however it caters more to the non-hispanic crowd. I believe that during the baseball season, Tres Agaves will be a big hit! The margaritas are fantastic!

1 Stars: WILL NEVER GIVE THEM BUSINESS! (by leo811)

leo811 — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

looking for a place to take my mother for her bday after a show. their site states late night menu 11-1a when we got there, the host said nothing to us finally i said, we'd like to eat. "we're closed" i said well your website is states you are open with a late night menu. "you can sit at the bar". i said, can we order food in the bar area? she said no. we left. my mother rarely goes out for a meal so, especially on her bday i wanted us to celebrate and would have researched other options. i emailed them. the responce i got was "next time call first"!! aghast i forwarded it to the gm and got no responce. hopefully they have a dedicated following cuz word of mouth can close doors for more than just late night menu hours.

5 Stars: Love this place (by lisadhop)

lisadhop — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Went here for drinks and thoght it was great! Had friends in town and we went there and they thought it was great! Not sure what people are talking about, thay have a HUGE selection of tequila. Very clean and friendly. Hope you give them a chance and see for your self.

5 Stars: A great addition to the scene (by justinmama)

justinmama — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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

5 Stars: Tequila! (by katieflygirl)

katieflygirl — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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!

1 Stars: The most obnoxious bar service ever! (by missrat)

missrat — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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!

4 Stars: Who knew Sammy Hagar knows (by jomia23)

jomia23 — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

...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.

5 Stars: Tres Agaves is Mi Amigo (by promotersf)

promotersf — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: good food & amazing tequila (by funloverinsf)

funloverinsf — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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...)

1 Stars: Lousy restaurant (by bobgaskins)

bobgaskins — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: Do not go there (by carolinegb)

carolinegb — Sun, 18 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Great place (by rlpz64)

rlpz64 — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

2 Stars: Disappointing (by redsnap)

redsnap — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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".

4 Stars: Worth a Try (by leighkirk)

leighkirk — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

3 Stars: Best Flan Ever! (by ukgrad04)

ukgrad04 — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: Don't Go Here! IT'S HORRIBLE! (by kev2005)

kev2005 — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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!!!

5 Stars: Attentive Service and Good Food (by finewine74)

finewine74 — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: Disappointing (by enigma_lab)

enigma_lab — Sun, 04 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: Overpriced and under-spiced (by sara_palmer)

sara_palmer — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Finally--authentic Mexican food! (by elizabeth_rim)

elizabeth_rim — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

4 Stars: Good food Great People (by cmalves)

cmalves — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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!

2 Stars: not sure what the angle is (by bauer2)

bauer2 — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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.

3 Stars: Not all that (by califmartinigal)

califmartinigal — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

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

5 Stars: Tequila Heaven!! (by masagave)

masagave — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Quite possibly the finest tequila selection I've ever seen! Great displays of rare, large tequila bottles, amazing design, and great flow! The bar is always packed and I can see why. Some of the hardest working bartenders on Earth squeezing fresh limes into every margarita, and they use organic agave nectar to sweeten the margies! Have you ever heard of Arette tequila? I hadn't until I tried the Casa Margarita, delicious! I haven't even begun with the food. Amazing wood grilled Carne Asada and Carnitas to die for. Granted it has been hard to get in, this place is packed! The long wait was worth it, though, service was sparse, but attentive. It's about time SF has an affordable, great Mexican restaurant.

1 Stars: All flash no substance (by monalee74)

monalee74 — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Long waits - deplorable service. The "Coctel de Pulpo" tasted like fake crab in bitter tomato soup. This one is all the rage now, but in the end will undoubtedly joing the ranks of last year's news. Don't waste your time here. Although the food overall is not disgusting (they seem to do a great job with the grilled meats and seafood) you could get almost as good at Chevy's. The margaritas were decent, but overall, this place is not worth the hour wait.

2 Stars: below average service (by atanc)

atanc — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Food and ambience was good. Too bad service was slow and incomplete.
We ordered beef broth, you'd think they'd give you soup spoons, instead we got 2 forks and a knife! We had to ask for spoons and small plates, otherwise we'd be scooping our forks into the communal beans and rice with the main course. There were a lot of servers around, it was hard to get their attention. Our waiter came one time to ask if we wanted dessert, and that was it. I hope they get their act together so people can enjoy the food and place without being distracted by the poor service.
Our rsvn choices were 5:30 or 10pm. We got there at 5:30, there were a lot of empty seats for the next hour and a half. We were also placed at the farthest corner where all the servers hovered.