Ed U.
Yelp
I'm sure it's been here for months, but I only recently noticed the sign as I was strolling 24th Street. A guy walked out of the bar, and I was guessing it was the bartender getting some air. He looked at me looking at the bar, but I wasn't ready to commit. After collecting more of my daily steps, I came back an hour later, entered the bar, and lo and behold, it was that guy.
His name is Francisco, and he's the owner. He immediately charmed me by saying he was glad I came back. Of course I was also the only customer at 3:30PM, though it started to populate soon after my arrival. I thought for my inaugural drink I should go with the namesake. I ordered the $11 Peach Margarita, and it was quite a delight (photo: https://yelp.to/Et6xePppkQ). No more so than the conversation.
It turned out he was involved with the running of Regalito Rosticeria, one of my favorite Mission eateries (review: https://yelp.to/rLGmHqZfeA). He also ran the Spitfire Rose bar in the Outer Mission over a decade ago, so he knows a lot about the greater neighborhood. Certainly enough for another round, this time the even fruitier $11 Mango Margarita (photo: https://yelp.to/pVKyuv3_JD). I think Francisco has me hooked on his libations and good company.
DRINKS - 5 stars...margaritas for days in all flavors possible
AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice space, fairly compact but convivial
SERVICE - 5 stars...Francisco is a font of local knowledge and good vibes
TOTAL - 5 stars...it's more than margaritas but start with them
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