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

Tia Margarita

4.8
4.8
139 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
21:30
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Child-friendly
  • Great for happy hour
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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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

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mexican

  • San Francisco

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tia Margarita offers a "joyous experience" with professional, friendly service and "well-made" drinks. Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine with "huge portions" and "delicious" salsas. Though not the cheapest, it's "a great value." The lively atmosphere and attentive service make it a "neighborhood and city-wide gem."

139 Reviews
  1. Brent

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful night at Tia Margarita. Excellent service. Excellent food. Fun atmosphere.

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  2. Kirsten

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Warm and friendly service all the way round. Great enchiladas!

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  3. Monica

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly atmosphere. Full bar. Classic menu Popular w/ families TVs for sports

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  4. Ingrid

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the authentic food at Tia, great nachos and rice and refried beans

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  5. brad

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to bring guest over the top service and great food-

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exquisite! Super friendly and attentive. Funny and kind. 💜

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  7. Jessica

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious meal and a fun time at Tia Margarita's!

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  8. Peyton

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best! Love the food and staff is always so friendly and fun! Great girls night!

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  9. Alison

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tia Margarita is one of our favorite spots for family dinner on the weekends. The food is fresh, flavorful and delicious. The service is warm and friendly. The vibe is authentic and filled with local charm.

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  10. Dustin

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always yum here. Service excellent. Employees are so nice. It is very loud inside but that is to be expected. Great fun atmosphere. Portions of food is wonderful.

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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 4.8 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tia Margarita

300 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clement st.
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
  • 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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