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Tommy's Mexican Restaurant

3.5 star rating
based on 608 reviews

Category: Mexican  [Edit]

Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
5929 Geary Blvd
(between 23rd Ave & 24th Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 387-4747
Hours:

Mon., Wed-Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Good for Groups:
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
$$
Good for Kids:
No
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
No
Good for:
Dinner
Alcohol:
Full Bar

608 reviews for Tommy's Mexican Restaurant

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"Each one is made fresh with lime, tequila and agave nectar." (in 248 reviews)
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"Chips and Guacamole and hands down, best margaritas i've had." (in 336 reviews)
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"5 Stars for Julio (owner's son and tequila guru." (in 44 reviews)
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Cindy M.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
11/20/2009

I love Tommy's. You just have to know how to do it.

You will give it 4-5 stars if you follow my rules:
1. Go in the afternoon for lunch. Don't even think about parking or getting a table on weekend nights.
2. Stick with the margaritas and cheese enchiladas. I once saw someone drinking red wine here. Weird! And my husband insists on trying the shrimp specials. Really not advisable.
3. Try a Sunday afternoon session at the bar. With no windows, you'll crawl out unclear what day it is, what your name is and why you have guacamole on the back of your pants.

Enough said. I left one star off because it does have that old bar funk smell.

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Dana L.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
Updated - 11/12/2009

I returned, and my sentiment is pretty much the same as the last time I came. I ordered one of the specials, which was fairly mediocre. It consisted of dry shredded chicken (yech) on top of bean-stuffed mini-tortillas (yum). I probably wouldn't order that again.

There is better Mexican food in SF, but this place isn't bad.

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  • 3 star rating
    5/23/2006

    I was really impressed by the margaritas, but the food wasn't fabulous. The chips were crispy, but… Read more »

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Ed U.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
11/4/2009 5 photos

It really does seem like the sweet couple who runs this place pour their heart and soul into it with their progeny mixing the margaritas in the adjacent tight-squeeze bar. Tommy himself sits in a chair in front of the doorway to say hello and goodbye, while his wife runs the cash register. On the walls, there are photos of them smiling and laughing on their various vacations. It emits a cozy-to-tacky feeling that an Outer Richmond neighborhood eatery should have, especially with the red naugahyde booths and the Christmas lights still up (granted they weren't lit). All good signs, right?

Hmm, not so much. It seems all the heart and soul goes into the much-praised margaritas with nary an artery left for the food, not even a clogged one. I started with a cup of the unexceptional lentil soup, which had nice bits of chicken and pork to offset the blandness of the mashed beans. The chips were decent with the hot and mild salsas doing the trick. Things went immediately downhill with my entree order, the Poc Chuc, a Yucatecan trainwreck of roasted tomato sauce over machine-sliced broiled pork, dried up to the point of being nearly inedible, accompanied by a cup of black beans, a bed of rice, and exactly two tortillas housed in a little container. Why the tortillas were in a container was a mystery since they were stone-cold.

Jamie W. fared better with the predictable Large Combination plate of the chile relleno, beef taco and chicken enchilada. However, as he pointed out, he could have gotten the same meal at El Zocalo for about 30% cheaper and far more satisfying with handmade pupusas to boot. We both got little plates of salad, which consisted of shredded lettuce and carrots doused with salsa. It just looked like taco leftovers to me. The entrees were in the $15-$20 range, which seems pricey for the quality of food they serve here. I find it interesting that all the online menus for Tommy's conspicuously omit the price as if they know people will not be too happy to know how spendy it can get. With a couple of Diet Cokes, we got out of there for a whopping $52.

I think I'll just stick with Mi Lindo Yucatan for Yucatecan cuisine since they strive for fresher ingredients. And El Zocalo suits us fine for more traditional Mexican fare. We may come back if we are looking to get wasted on margaritas in this part of town. I'm not sure when that will happen since I don't like the idea of throwing up on the 38 Geary and sounding like I have Tourette's Syndrome. Vaya con Dios, Tommy.

FOOD - 2 stars...dried-up pork I couldn't finish...and no thanks, I don't need a box
AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...Mexicana with a bordertown vibe
SERVICE - 2 stars...other than Tommy, not much to it
TOTAL - 2 stars...uhh, does Ton Kiang look busy?

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Lauren S.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
10/26/2009

Strong margaritas!
Free beers.
Pretty damn good food.
Got to hang out with the wonderful Brittany H.
Left stumbling out the door.
I think this place is great.

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crystal e.

Daly City, CA

3 star rating
10/31/2009

My girlfriend and I came here for a late dinner. This is good place for family style Mexican food. The service is fast and friendly. We shared a Carne Asada burrito and a round of house margaritas on the rocks.

The margaritas are strong!!! I wanted a pitcher but passed since I was driver for the night.

I would have given it four stars, but I didn't leave the place impressed. I carry fond memories of the small family owned Mexican restaurant in Sacramento where my dad would take me at least 1-2 a month to visit my aunt who worked there. Mmm nachos, tacos, burritos were so good! Living in SF and even working in the Mission, I have been hoping to find a great family style Mexican restaurant with great service and food to match. My search is still on..

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Lisa G.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
10/24/2009

OK, here's the deal with Tommy's.  It's a San Francisco institution.  It's a reliable place for family style Mexican food.  It's really owned by Tommy and the people who work there are friendly and nice.  

The food, well, it's pretty good.  I usually get a crispy shredded beef taco--I know that soft tacos are more authentic, but I'm looking for that southern California taco experience, and this is it.  Mmmmmmmmm.  The chimichangas are also really good.  Another thing they're really good at:  You know when you get a little salad on your dinner plate with the rice & beans?  The pile of lettuce with red salad dressing that's kinda like watered-down salsa on top?  That red stuff on their salad is super delicioso.

The guacamole is $8.50 but it's a huge pile and it's really quite good.  Very limey, yum!  The rice and beans are OK, but here's the secret.  Put some rice and beans on a chip and dip it in the guacamole.  BAM.  There it is.  The mixed-together experience is sooo much more than the sum of its parts.  And that is the secret of Tommy's.

I don't drink margaritas so I can't comment on those, although I know they're kinda famous here.  One thing I think they could do better on here is the non-alcoholic drinks.  $2.50 gets you a smallish glass of soda and I don't think it's refillable.  They should get larger soda glasses and/or refill them; that would be a big improvement.

I've been here a couple of times with my 4-year-old son and the waiters were all super nice to him.  I'd say it's a great place to bring a kid.  They even gave him a lollipop at the end of his meal, earning his undying loyalty.

All in all, I don't know of a better down-home, non-taqueria, family-style Mexican place in town.  When I'm craving a sit-down Mexican dinner I pretty much always end up at Tommy's.  And that's a good thing.

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jordan F.

Fremont, CA

4 star rating
10/12/2009

I've only been here once, but god damn do i remember it well. The food was great, not amazing, but great. for the price over the size and quality, it definitely does the trick.

The winnings here? Chips and Guacamole and hands down, best margaritas i've had. hands down.

I went in 2006 with some friends and family, and a friend of mine and I just shared pitcher after pitcher of mango margaritas. hahahahahha.

They were so good! def cant wait to go back.

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Matt P.

Oakland, CA

4 star rating
11/21/2009

Come here for the drinks.

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Amber P.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
10/23/2009

Mmm,mmm, mmm. Tommy's Mexican is so tasty! The food here is just great so even though it may be a bit out of the way it's worth the trip. Be prepared though, parking can be hard to find!

But, once you get past parking 10 blocks away (okay that might be an exaggeration) it will all be worth it. The staff is friendly and you can almost always get a seat without a reservation (you might have to wait a bit). They have some more common Mexican dishes along with some you might not be as familiar with (but those can be very, very tasty). Also, don't miss out on their margaritas as they're awesome as well.

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Stacey E.

Fairfax, CA

2 star rating
11/2/2009

The air inside was very warm and full of smoke from the kitchen which is usually a bad sign. The Margarita's were good but in general the food wasn't. Not one of our six meals was anything to write home about. It was especially slim pickings in the vegetarian department and the absence of veggies made all the dishes seem too heavy.

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Archie R.

San Francisco, CA

5 star rating
9/18/2009

Ahhh...September.

Long remembered as the dreaded start of school, I now find myself loving September for that very same reason.

The little bastards that get in my way on my days off are now locked up in the prison that is the public school system.  

September also brings out, in my opinion, the best weather SF has to offer.  

Fog blankets are 1/2 of what they were in summer, rain isn't quite here yet, and the temperature rarely cracks the upper end of 80 degrees.  

I don't quite love you yet September, but I am liking what I am seeing so far.

The only thing that almost ruined my evening at Tommy's was the parking situation in the Richmond.  Damn you rich.  You are killing me with the limited parking.  

Anyways, after an evening at the beach, Tommy's hit the spot with some damn good tequila and some killer salsa to go with the chips.  

Mix that with the world's 2nd greatest guac and I likey.

Buro.

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Brittney B.

San Francisco, CA

5 star rating
9/18/2009

I wish Tommy's was in my neighborhood.  I love it.  Great margaritas (by the pitcher), simple Mexican food, nothing fancy.  Hot salsa.  Love.  

I'll be honest, I like flour tortillas.  Tommy's insists on giving corn tortillas.  I ask everytime for flour, they say no problem, then I get corn.  Last time I got flour tortillas... when I was almost done with my meal.  Regardless of the tortillas, I love Tommy's and I love it even more with flour tortillas.  

Margaritas are strong and goood.  I'll be back.

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Leata H.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
9/24/2009

I like the following about Tommy's: margaritas, cute old man waiters, atmosphere, hand-written additions to the menu.

I do not like the following about Tommy's: the food the cute old man waiters serve.

The food, it's not good. It is not really mediocre, even, no.

No, it's not good.

I'm sorry to say bad things like this about Tommy's.

But don't worry! Tommy's is one of those places that I'll go to despite the fact it has bad food, so no custom lost here!  I'll never turn down a trip to Tommy's. And you shouldn't either. Plus, look at all these folks who like the food-- it could be debatable.

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Justine H.

Bergen County, NJ

5 star rating
9/2/2009

3 key elements: If you have money to blow, you want to get sloshed, and you like your Tequila, then Tommy is your man.  The drinks are delicious, lethal, and make me sing, "Where is my mind?"  Personally, I will go out of my way to find a designated driver to coerce into taking me, and whomever, into a little trip here to get my thirst on.  (Do you know how difficult that is?)  These margaritas are too good to pass up.

I personally think the food is good.  They always give you a salad before your meal.  I love the Chile Rellenos.  But the reality is, I come here to drink.

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Rick V.

South San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
9/7/2009

I haven't been here in years. When The Hot House closed, I gave them their shot, again and again. They were alright... but it wasn't happening. Today, we just happened to be in the Richmond when the majority craved Mexican. The hell was I supposed to do? El Torreador... are they still around? Celia's, lil too far... in the Sunset. Tommy's... Tommy's?

High notes, found a parking spot right in front. Got seated right away... YES! Deal out those menus, and get us a pitcher of Margaritas, pal... and lose the attitude while you're at it. OK, the margarita was awesome. I mean strong, tasty... best I've had in a while. It was so strong, I really didn't notice the Especiales Mexicanos dinners were like $16. OUCH!

My wife measures Mexican joints by the enchiladas... she says these were excellent. After tasting, I have to agree. My chimichangas were stuffed full of shredded beef, but the meat was kind of dry. The refried beans were good with hunks of beans throughout. The rice was pretty good too. One of us had flan for dessert and it was good too. Portions are generous. Overall, pretty good but nothing extraordinary.

Are you ready...?

Dinner for 5, $106.00 includes 1 pitcher Margaritas... Plus tip.

Same group at El Zocalo one week earlier,  $46.00 - includes 2 sodas and 2 Lg Horchatas, plus tip.

I'll go again if I'm not paying.

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Eli Z.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
9/24/2009

Average food, nothing crazy or fancy, but decent.  Prices are fairly typical for mexican food, $9-15 for entrees.  Their famous margaritas are good but be ready to pay for them, the house pitcher is $26 and it just goes up from there.  

The service wasn't that great, we were seated right away then three separate people tried to get our order within 3 minutes of each other which was fairly annoying, then when the food was delivered, the attentive staff was nowhere to be seen, we were done with dinner 10 minutes before the table next to us, and they had to get up and find someone to get the check.  

Overall, I thought it was fine, but nothing to write home about.  I can get mexican food at hundreds of places in the city and this place didn't really do anything to make me want to come back that soon in the future.

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dink d.

San Francisco, CA

1 star rating
11/1/2009

i threw it all up.

$70 dinner wasted.

no thanks.

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yayoi s.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
10/14/2009

here's the deal.  they are a down home eat in, mexi restaurant.  you get the jammin chips and salsa while you sit and wait for your food or margarita, then you get your jammin plain old salad with radishes, then whatever you ordered on a platter with all the saucy refried beany cheesy goodness.  this restaurant runs like a well oiled machine with happy family employees and every patron in the place is sloshed on some level.  if not, they are probably sulking.  many proteins to choose from, although i pretty much go for the chips, salsa and margaritas with tequila of my choice.  i like herradura myself.
thanks for reading.

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Debby L.

Santa Ana, CA

5 star rating
8/25/2009 1 photo

WHY is the margaritas here so good? WHY?!

We ordered a pitcher for 4 girls, and we finished it.
Large glasses with salt on the rim please.
Pitchers are $28 bucks. Not really a deal, it just comes out faster.

The place is packed all the time, and super loud, but that's the fun of it. Our server was slow on the chips and salsa, but we were seated right by the door in front of the register. The cashier saw us trying to catch the server's attention, and she got out of her seat, and got the chips for us instead!! How nice of her!

Everyone's loud and rowdy and happy. Overall a great time had...and we didn't even get to the bar section of the restaurant.

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Kat T.

West Sacramento, CA

1 star rating
9/29/2009

This place wasn't worth the 30 minutes my man and I spent cruising the block for parking, let alone the $80 it cost to have an appetizer, two entrees, and two top-shelf margaritas.

When we arrived, it was so crowded, we could barely find standing room, let alone a seat at the bar.  They didn't want to seat us when our name came up on the list because the two other people in our party were late. This would be understandable if we hadn't watched them seat 3 couples in front of us at 4-top tables.

Since no one else was behind us, they reluctantly seated us at one of the many 4-top tables.  A few minutes later we received chips that tasted like scraps of discarded shoe-boxes.  The two salsa choices were burning hot but not flavorful.

We ordered a tiny quesadilla appetizer for an entree price and the third person in our party showed up.  A self-proclaimed native to the area, she said she chose this restaurant because she'd had drinks there before, but not food.  Then she spent most of the rest of the time on her cell phone because our fourth person was having trouble getting there and she's a vapid moron.

Even though I ordered two chimichangas ($16.50), they did me a favor and served me just one small overpriced chimichanga ($11.50) accompanied by mediocre beans and plain white rice.  I left more than half my food on my plate and refused a to-go box, it was such a disappointment.

My man reported that his carne asada was flavorless and the onions had given him a stomach ache.  The top-shelf margaritas were good, but you'd have to be a moron to screw that up.

We were having a really awful time, so we asked for the check.  When it was brought to us, it was immediately taken back because they didn't want to do separate checks.  They could have said that before dashing off.

The owner stopped by and made a big production of clearing the table and grabbed our third wheel's phone while he was at it.  He said it was a joke, and it would have actually been funny if he'd dumped it in the nearly full water pitcher that they were kind enough to bring us long after we had finished eating.

While he was at our table, we told him that the onions made my friend feel sick and the owner didn't care at all.  I guess that was no surprise, since the staff was rude in general.

The lateness of our self-involved third party and her friend coupled with the slow, rude service could have made the hellish evening last forever.  Lucky for me, my man was all over it and had faked his illness to get us out of there with some of the evening left to salvage.

All in all, this dark, cramped restaurant has nothing going for it but tequila, and they're obviously not the only game in town.  But if you're  into lousy food and fat, pasty white chicks or you yourself are a fat, pasty white chick, this place might be for you.

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Misti L.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
10/11/2009

I've been here only a handful of times.  I will admit upfront I prefer the "Californian" Mexican version of Mexican food but that would be my issue.  In Mexico yep, bring it on but not here.   So it's a bit pricey in my opinion when all is said and done but it's local, comfy, great service and that can count for a lot too.

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Darryl P.

Oakland, CA

3 star rating
7/29/2009

I have to agree with the masses on Tommy's Mexican Restaurant. The Mexican food here is average tasting. The margaritas are pretty good. It does happen to attract a lot of people here though. I still think La Pinata in Alameda is one of the better sit down Mexican restaurants that I've been to with great drinks as well!

I came here Saturday afternoon with my friends Jennifer P. and Ken after the UYE in Pacifica. I did owe Jennifer a dinner and feel relieved to have taken her to eat. That was the least I could do for 2 diamond level tickets to the A's game not too long ago!

It's a cool spot to hang out with friends and have some drinks. The food is nothing spectacular though.

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Stacy Y.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
8/30/2009

Some friends took us here saying that this was "their place".  I guess they go here a lot judging from the fact that every waiter was on a first name basis with them.

Everyone was super friendly, but I expected as much since I was with my friends in "their place".

The margarita tasted like it had been filtered through a salt lick after way too many ice cubes had melted in it.

After living in Houston for many years I have to admit that I have a hard time finding any mexican food in California that I like.  I am partial to Tex-Mex Mexican food and I have yet to find anything that measures up to me.  Tommy's however is further from the mark than most.

If you find yourself on Geary Street and you are hungry for Mexican Food, you might as well go to Tommy's.  You won't find much to satisfy that craving in The Richmond anyway.

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Casi C.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
7/19/2009

My BF and I come from Southern California so we know good Mexican food! We have heard rumors that GOOD Mexican food in San Francisco is few and far between.

We were a bit irked by the fact that the main draw to all the people who suggested the place was the margaritas. Yea yea, margaritas are AWESOME, but (unfortunately) you can't live off of margaritas! We were starving and ready to get our grub on with some tasty Mexican FOOD!

We skipped the margaritas this time to save some cash for the rest of our evening, but every table was filled with empty margarita glasses and pitchers. My BF got a taco with double rice (no beans) and I ordered a quesadilla with steak (an unusual order for me). The taco and quesadilla were given a 7 out of 10. They were both edible, but isn't anything with enough cheese!? The rice was basically white rice with a few chunks of tomato and the guacamole with my quesadilla was basic (didn't taste homemade). The service kinda sucked. Yes it was crowded (and extremely loud), but thats no excuse to have two empty sodas and an empty basket of chips for 20 minutes (especially since we were sitting right in the front of the restaurant where every waiter had to pass by us to get anywhere else in the place).

The one major compliment we both had, which will get us coming back for more, is the good chips and salsa! BEWARE! The green one is the spicy one! (A little back words I thought). They gave us two big bowls of salsa that lasted us through a basket of chips and both our meals, surprising since in the past we usually have to ask for refills on salsa too.

My final say on Tommy's would be: It's a great place to go after work for some chips and salsa and a margarita. Maybe, after a few margaritas we would splurge on a quesadilla!

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Jenny L.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
7/8/2009 2 photos

It was Friday afternoon.  We were in a particularly adventureous mood.  What better to enhance it but with margaritas?

Tommy's supposedly makes the best margaritas in the country  (http://www.yelp.com/bi...).  I'm not tequila snob, and quite frankly, can't really tell the difference between good and bad tequila (except for the insane hangover the really bad ones tend to give me).  So, no expectations.

We ordered one on the rocks and one blended (http://www.yelp.com/bi...).  They did have a kick to it, but the thing to rave about at Tommy's is the chips and salsa!  They give you two heaping sauces and fresh chips to go with your margaritas.  It definitely filled the tummy before dinner.

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Julia G.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
7/6/2009

This place was packed when we arrived on Friday night and we had a party of 6! I immediately went in to my irritated mode, cursing that we hadn't gotten there an hour earlier to skip the crowd. I was sure we were in for a long wait. To my surprise, there was a Spanish speaker in our group! He busted out with his mad skills to the host and voila, we got seated instantly. I was practically worshipping him after that.

The enchiladas suisa (with sour cream) was so damn good. They have great rice, great cheesy beans and the red sauce was perfection. I find that often when I order red sauce it comes out tasting burnt, not at Tommy's!

The margaritas are really great and made with all fresh ingredients (no margie mix). We ordered like 5 pitchers and yes, we absolutely finished every last drop.

Inside is a tad on the divey side...it reminds me of a joint you'd find off the freeway while you're on an extended road trip. Service was attentive but not friendly. None of servers looked as if they enjoyed their jobs.  That would be my only complaint, though. I don't hoof it out to the Richmond very often but it's worth a trip back!

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Jennifer C P.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
7/4/2009 2 photos

After a wait much shorter than the 30 mins we were told, one of the workers came out to tell us our table is ready. How thoughtful.

"People come here for the margaritas" says Gill C.

Ok. But I did not eat dinner before we went out and I knew we were going  to Tommy's for cocktails. Enter the super combo which was filling and tasty!  

Margaritas - good. I am not a margarita drinker but for Gill, I tried it with house tequila and it did not kill me! Ok fine, I had 2 of them! ::laughing::  

She and I made friends with the peeps who work there (Gill and I took photos with a few). As promised to the owner, I will return and this time, my table will be waiting for me, right? ::wink wink:: I will be back!

Greg, thank you for helping me with my food - it was a lot for me to handle all at once! ::ROARING LAUGHTER::

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Mike H.

Saratoga, CA

4 star rating
9/9/2009

The house margaritas are amazing because they use only 100%agave tequila in them. Laaaater Jose Cuervo. The bar is stocked with very high end tequilas - reasonably priced.

I went out on a limb and tried the authentic special (Yucatan meatloaf) and enjoyed it although I was wishing I got a classic run of the mill platter because I just love really spicy food and refried beans. The Special was very unique but an aquired taste.

Can't wait to go back !

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Rebekah T.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
6/26/2009

I came here last night with my Dad, Sister and Nephew following my softball game. We lost, but it was my birthday the next day and I wanted to get a margarita with dinner.

I ordered a regular Margarita and a Dinner combo of a Chicken enchilada and beef taco. I really enjoyed the food although it was too much - leftovers! My dad had the Tamal with rice and beans which was great at $8.95.

My sister ordered a strawberry margarita and said it tasted like a cherry chapstick, it wasn't that bad - but would have been happier with a Regular.

Overall we had a great time, staff was friendly and hospitable and I got to start my birthday off with a bang!

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Alex M.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
8/29/2009

I have wanted to try Tommy's for a while, and was super disappointed! I suggested to my group of friends that we all grab dinner at Tommy's. Big mistake.

First of all the service was awful. And we all we exciting to try their magaritas, which were average at best.

All 6 people in our group were incredibily disappointed. The taco was soooo small we all had trouble finding it on our plates. Everyone thought the food was below average.

Maybe we hit it on an off night? Regardless, I don't think any of us will go back there!

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Amanda S.

San Francisco, CA

5 star rating
6/26/2009

A good friend reccomended this place after a long day in meetings and more meetings. The margaritas are what I came there for originally, but after the three of us shared a pitcher we decided to order some food as well.

The salsa was hot just like I like it. I ordered a combo plater with enchiladas and a taco. Very big plate, I had to share with someone.

Service was fast and friendly, and we met the owner and his wife - great people.

I wouldn't make this a destination spot all the time, but it's a great place to have some drinks and share some laughs with good friends.

OH and the bathrooms are very clean as well ;)

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Brenda B.

San Francisco, CA

5 star rating
8/28/2009

So, Nooooo Reservations. Come in with your friends and family during the afternoons EARLY evenings during the week or a Sunday to enjoy WITHOUT the amateur frat drinkers at the bar trying to get their tequila degrees! Fridays/Saturday nights are crazy as word continues to spread and discover.

One of the best period!

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J M.

San Francisco, CA

1 star rating
8/25/2009

Margarita was good... when it eventually arrived.  The service was terrible. Bad. Awful.  Our server was crabby & defensive & mean. He raised  his voice at us a number of times!  A pitcher of margarita serves four.  I understand that. But we requested 6 glasses as two in our party wanted to sample a bit.  We got such grief from the server over this...for two additional empty glasses?? Same for ordering water for the table. We said water for all of us, which would be  6 glasses of water for 6 people. He demanded an exact count of water ..... It was so uncomfortable.

Food was ok.  But expensive.  

I was going to give 2 stars, for margarita, but recalling the uncomfortable experience & treatment by server ..... 1 star.  Yikes. Be aware.

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Jonathan L.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
8/4/2009

Enchiladas and tacos FTW. =D

Ok...maybe I haven't had a great mexican food in a while but this one is awesome. Crunchy tacos stuffed with flavorful beef. Enchiladas drenched in sauce and melted cheese on top. Of course, a side of beans and rice. Perfect.

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Rod C.

Hilltop, CA

4 star rating
9/25/2009

Yesterday I brought my girlfriend here for Authentic Mexican food. I ordered the chicken enchilada with a great mole sauce. Antoinette ordered the Steak Burrito and we both were not disappointed.  Oh yeah, and I had to wash it all down with a Negro Modelo! Does it get any better than that?? Check this place out if your in the Richmond District of SF!

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Brett G.

Mountain View, CA

4 star rating
6/21/2009

I didn't come for the mexican food...
I didn't come to wade through the throng waiting for a table...
I didn't come to stand at a tiny bar that sat about 8 people...

I came on the recommendation of Vincenzo of Copa d'Oro...
I came because it was on the list of things to eat and drink before you die....

I came for the margarita!

Each one is made fresh with lime, tequila and agave nectar. Each is made by bartenders that do nothing but make these things all night long.
Order it salted or unsalted, on the rocks, by the pitcher or by the glass.

But make the effort to get there and enjoy yourself a damn fine drink.

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M L.

San Francisco, CA

1 star rating
11/9/2009

Can't give a review on the food as after an almost 2 hour wait, our table for 8 was given to a party who came in WAY after we did.  Apparently, the table was ready for us when friends of the owner came in and usurped our place.  When we complained about this, the response was "I'm in charge and I can give the table to whoever I want to and if you don't like it, get out."  My jaw nearly dropped to the floor at such hostility and poor service.  I don't care how good the food is supposed to be, but who the hell treats customers like that?!  Maybe this was a fluke, but you can bet we'll never step foot in this place again.

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Amanda C.

Kapaa, HI

5 star rating
8/13/2009

I was in awe of the selection of tequila, many of which I never heard of, but the staff were eager to help me find one I liked since I am not a big tequila snob. The margaritas are made from scratch, no pre-made BS here! Food was yummy, tasted very fresh and authentic.
If you go, I would be prepared to wait as the place is small, but it is so worth the wait.
It's family owned and operated which I love! You feel very at home and welcome.
Parking isn't too bad here, at least when I was there which was around 7pm. I expected to have to park blocks away.
This is one of my top 5 Mexican restaurants, easily.

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johnny l.

Lafayette, CA

4 star rating
5/29/2009

Ta, ta, ta kill a mockinbird *head falls off hand, hits table*
Takillyaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh  oh shit  *drops drink on floor*
taquito mojito san bitcho eat-a-rito juanita

Tequila has this affect on me.  Unfortunately, knowing the bartender at a place that serves great margs is a really bad thing.

At least 10 limes go into each pitcher - these suckers are made from scratch, and damnit, they are good!!!

Chips, salsa, guac and Margs, really the only items I'd bother having here.  The food is mediocre.  I had the chile rellanos, they looked like they were filled with helium- too much egg in the batter.  The sauce on top was meh.  Ground beef instead of steak in dishes - double meh.

Butthe margaritahhhhssssssssss.

Heyyyyyyy bayybeeeee, how bouts a kissy?  *face gets slapped*

Live and learn?  HA!

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Robin W.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
8/4/2009

The margs and chips/salsa were pretty durn good.  The servers & decor were charming as well.  I liked that the service was so casual (but fast), there was a mixed crowd, everyone was screaming across their tables at each other, and that the TV was blaring.  Sounds annoying, but it kind of wasn't.

So it's good for a neighborhood happy hour and the ambiance.  Otherwise, I'd skip it.  I could have had a better meal for a 1/4 of the price at almost any Mission taqueria.

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