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Outstanding fresh lime margaritas & mexican food!  - Tia Margarita, San Francisco, CA

Tia Margarita

4.6
4.6
79 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
Serving San Francisco's Richmond since 1963, Tia Margarita is a landmark, award-winning restaurant that offers traditional Mexican recipes and FRESH LIME margaritas in a friendly and energetic atmosphere. The restaurant’s menu features an appealing range of appetizers, salads, dinner entrees and menu specials. Kickstart your appetite with some Gambas Nachos and then feast on our signature Carne Asada. Other menu highlights include the sizzling Fajitas, Chili Rellenos and the Jennie's Special.

This family-owned restaurant is an ideal place to socialize with friends and relax. Recently awarded the #4 out of 50, as the MOST FUN RESTAURANTS in the city by the San Francisco Chronicle. The restaurant is typically packed during the week, especially over the dinner window. Tia Margarita is open every day except for Mondays.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Northern Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 752-9274
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Tia loves to host your birthday, anniversary or any special occasion.Give us a call to book the entire restaurant or a room for your guests.Always a fun time at Tia Margarita! Please call Jennifer at 415-752-9274
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond District
  • Cross street
    Clement st.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mexican

  • San Francisco

    Kid-friendly

  • San Francisco

    Neighborhood gem

79 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and staff! We love bringing family and friends here as much as possible!

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  2. ConorR

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service are always so good! Even if it wasn’t our neighborhood spot we would still come all the time!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience2
    Waiter was unwilling to accommodate us in terms of slight changes to items we wanted to order (we asked if they’d put veg fajitas in our enchiladas). Very limited veg options

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  4. DavidL

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best fresh house made margaritas in town, friendly service, SF neighborhood vibe, and food consistently delish!

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  5. OTDiner

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I first dined at Tia Margarita in the 70s and it’s still just as good,fun, friendly as ever. The staff seems to really enjoy serving and hosting and the food is so consistent and delicious. That’s not always a given with staple neighborhood restaurants. They can get complacent and rote but Tia Margarita seems to sincerely appreciate your patronage. I live out of the area so don’t get a chance to visit often but I do enjoy it when I do (once I finally find a parking place!).

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very special place, great food & service. My happy place.

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  7. Paul

    Exclusive

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great food at good prices, friendly staff. Parking in the neighborhood usually takes a few minutes to find.

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  8. ElinoreL

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    More than ample meals. My gambas al ajillo(?) Prawns in garlic sauce were delicious, the rest of the plate more than I could eat but just o.k. stuff. Good margarita. Good service. A fun neighborhood place.

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  9. DavidM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Felt rushed was nor even finished eating ant the waiter brought to go containers..!

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  10. ThatcherD

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a great time at Tia’s. Great drinks, service, and food!

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  11. CherryDaBomb

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tia is our go-to Mexican place. We go 3x/month on average. We have always had a great experience, but last night, for some reason, it was over-the-top exceptional. Every aspect. They treat you more like family than customers. Also, I too turned 60. ¡Viva La Tia!

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  12. hello

    San Francisco

    94 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    The worst service I’ve ever had. Food was ok. Loud inside. Been there twice and will never return.

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  13. DavidL

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great SF neighborhood spot. friendly service, consistently excellent traditional Mexican food, and the best fresh squeezed handmade margaritas anywhere. A favorite go to spot with a welcoming comfort vibe always.

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  14. SusanH

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great drinks great service. Always such a fun place!

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  15. VictoriaS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent food and fun vibe. Love the staff. quick service

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  16. Bigdaddy22

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience . Food and service were outstanding !

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    One of the few sit down, Mexican, restaurants in San Francisco. Been around for a long time.

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  18. Binx

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great as always and the friendly staff celebrated our daughter’s birthday complete with song, sombreros and flan! Overall a superlative experience.

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  19. CONNIEN

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    Nose level intolerable. Music was terrible and that was what made the noise level so bad. When wee came in they had nice music on but then it became just loud noise music. Had to shout to talk to dining companions

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!! The food, staff, environment was above and beyond. I highly recommend this place if your looking for real authentic Mexican food and drinks!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant with excellent service and friendly staff.

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  22. martys

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was my first time and I loved it. The food was good, authentic, old school Mexican. Gucamole was fresh, drinks were good. Service was great. We were there for a birthday dinner of 12 but its perfect for anything. I'll go back

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  23. LoveLocalFlavors

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the food and service at Tia Margarita! The staff is warm and inviting even when it's pack or when we walk in late in the evening. Our favorite dishes include the nachos (without meat), pollo asada, enchiladas rancheras with carnitas, Tia Margarita special enchiladas, and top shelf margaritas.

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  24. DennisK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Margueritas were good, enchiladas kinda dry, overall good

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff, service and I really enjoyed the food.

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  26. Anony

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Tia Margarita has been a favorite Mexican restaurant for decades--food is always tasty made with good quality ingredients. The service varies--yesterday's server was excellent--gracious and intuitive. The noise level became a factor close to the end of the meal, as a very large party entered making conversation a bit difficult--otherwise, the experience was excellent on every level.

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  27. Miggs

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. Will definitely return and fully recommend eating here.

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  28. SusanH

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jennifer and Omar are just wonderful! To the clients!

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  29. LuisG

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was extremely expensive. For three of us it cost $130. Outrageously expensive. Will not be going back.

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  30. MaryK

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food wonderful waiters and service and very festive atmosphere!!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places. Incredible service too!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tia Margaritas was a very nice place we found cozy w ambient music and delicious Mexican food. I brought my Girlfriend here on her Birthday weekend and she enjoyed everything as well and the Cadillac margaritas 🍹 packed a punch, thankyou Tia Margaritas we'll be back!

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  33. OriginalSF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding! Service was wonderful! Ate outside and it was perfect!

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  34. AnitaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and super friendly staff at his neighborhood restaurant. We will make this one of our favorites!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great family experience, highly recommend it. We have a lot of fun here despite having two kids under 5.

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  36. Kerry

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love it. This is our go to sit down Mexican food and margarita place.

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  37. Not4You

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been going to Tia Margarita for over 40 years and I will continue going to my favorite spot for another 40 years!!!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    First time posting here. Food was inedible — so over-salted we couldn’t eat it. Also took over an hour to arrive at table, including the guacamole appetizer we had ordered. Management was very rude when we inquired about our order. And so expensive for poor quality food. Really a strange, unpleasant experience overall.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I feel so lucky to have Tia Margarita in my neighborhood!! The food is very good and piping hot! The staff is very friendly and always accommodating if you’d like to tweak your order a bit. Every time I leave I look forward to coming back!

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  40. Alfie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Delicious, authentic food in a chaotic environment.

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FAQs

Tia Margarita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 752-9274.

Tia Margarita is rated 4.6 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tia Margarita

300 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clement st.
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond District
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Northern Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 752-9274
  • Private party facilities
    Tia loves to host your birthday, anniversary or any special occasion.Give us a call to book the entire restaurant or a room for your guests.Always a fun time at Tia Margarita! Please call Jennifer at 415-752-9274
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