Message from Tia Margarita Mexican Restaurant

Great Mexican Food & THE BEST MARGARITA IN SAN FRANCISCO!
  • Full Service Bar-Eat & Drink
  • Warm Comfortable Vibe
  • Huge Selection of Tasty Food

This family-owned restaurant, established in 1963, serves classic northern Mexican fare in a warm & friendly atmosphere. Some recipes have remained constant throughout Tia Margarita's history; such as the best carne asada ever, while other dishes have evolved to appeal to new customers' tastes. Known for outstanding margaritas, patrons can enjoy them from the blender or on the rocks. The original horseshoe bar provides a full range of cocktails & a great bar scene-friendly, but without any pressure. Tia welcomes new customers & most become regulars, returning again & again for everything from delicious homemade salsas, rellenos, tamales & dynamite margaritas served by the attentive crew. Many of the staff have been here for over 10 yrs & pride themselves on getting to know customers' preferences. Tia is located on the corner of 19th & Clement.

MarkerTia Margarita Mexican Rstrnt

(415) 752-9274

300 19th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Richmond residents indulge in Mexican delicacies like tamales, sizzling meats and authentic dishes taken from family recipes.
Rated 8.7 out of 10 by Citysearch.

4 Reviews of Tia Margarita Mexican Rstrnt in San Francisco

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Food good, margaritas terrible  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

My husband and I have been going to Tia Margarita on and off for many years. We hadn't been there for about a year and went a few nights ago. We were both looking forward to a good margarita. I ordered a regular and my husband ordered a double ($9!) and after the first sip we both looked at each other in disappointment. They were so sweet and it seemed like the bartender had forgotten to put the tequila in. It tasted like we were drinking just plain margarita mix. The food was good as it has always been. We still love the restaurant but don't really want to go there if they don't serve a good margarita because that's a huge part of a great Mexican meal for us.

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blah  2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

not a place to get food or drinks. service was not impressive at all. menu was not impressive either. i have always heard good things about this place, but i would not go back!

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SO SO Food  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

OK food, service was good and the atmosphere was plesant. Good for that place to go for a quick Mexican meal. If you take enough people along you can make it a fun place to eat, drink and be merry.

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margaritas  4 Star Rating - Very good

Love the margaritas here. The food isn't so bad either. Ambiance is simple. Mood is mellow. Good for parties or just for two. Must have the strawberry or pineapple margaritas. They are so yummy.

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good food not so good service 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

me and my friends went there last night and had the weirdest experience! The food is excellent and we were seated right away but our server left us feeling so incredibly awkward. We ordered margaritas and instead of asking for my id (i do look very young) she just stared at me even when i offered to show her my id. i asked her several times "do you want to see my id" she stared at me for several minutes. when we ordered our food she stared at us blankly as if we said something that offended her. i asked for sour cream and she gave it to me with a spoon that looked like it had been picked up off the floor. when my friends ordered their food she just said no. we weren't ordering anything that wasn't on the menu just wanted 1 crispy taco and one soft and she looked at us like we were from another planet. i have never felt so uncomfortable in a restaurant in all my life. I am still a little dumbfounded. Hands down the weirdest/uncomfortable/awkward experience i have ever had. I would go back just ask for a different server.

Pros: great food and generous portions
Cons: service
Posted 06/19/08 at 4:33pm

Average Margaritas Good Enchiladas 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

This place can be good or bad depending on your server, how busy it is, and what you order. THe first time I went here the waiter was excellent, the second, not so much. The service is good if it is not busy, but on a day like cinco de mayo it was awful. Especially because I waited and hour and a half for my table. The food is typically good, I wouldn't reccommend the salads, but the enchiladas were killer. The margaritas were so strong that I couldn't even it. This is a better lunch place for sure!

Pros: enchiladas
Cons: drinks, service, and salads
Posted 06/10/08 at 2:38pm

Don't be fooled by the good reviews 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

After reading so many good reviews of this restaurant I assumed it would rank high among my favorite mexican restaurants but I have to say that for anyone whom enjoys great Mexican Food, this is a true disappointment. The food was aweful, the service bad and the margeritas... not any better. I'd rather go to a hole in the wall any day.. what a disappointment.

Posted 05/05/08 at 7:18pm

Great Neighborhood Joint 5 Star Rating - World class

I live a few blocks from this gem but would never known it was here if it wasn't so close. I'm glad I found it. Hands down the best margaritas. I have two favorite food items and am never let down. If I get the chicken platter I can eat for days. I mean it gives you three or four chicken breasts...wow. And the Jennie's Special has this creamy delicious dressing. Yummy. Go on a friday for happy hour. Sit at the bar and chit chat with the regulars. Some have been coming upwards of twenty years. You know they're doing something right. Cesar rocks!

Pros: food, staff, MARGARITAS!
Cons: can be crowded and sports 24/7 on the TV
Posted 04/08/08 at 5:10pm

Great Drinks & Mexican Food! Good for family & friends. 5 Star Rating - World class

Great drinks and good people here! The place is really cute, stained glass windows all around the place. The owner Helen is really sweet and never forgets a face which is always nice. The bartenders poor stiff drinks (never a bad thing) and the plates of food will never leave you hungry. I like that. I have been many times, some with my Grandfather, others with friends.

Pros: Good drinks, food & service
Cons: parking
Posted 03/30/07 at 10:15pm