Tommy's Mexican Restaurant

"This is the hallowed home of the Tommy’s Margarita. It’s made with just tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar, which makes for a citrusy marg that lacks the syrupy-sweet notes of its siblings infused with orange liqueur. This family-owned Outer Richmond restaurant also has one of the best tequila selections in the city, and a menu that skews toward Mexican American classics like burritos, chile rellenos, and enchiladas, along with some specialties from the family’s Yucatan heritage. Taqueria Los Mayas in the neighborhood is worth a visit, too." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff

"Since 1965, Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant has been owned by the Bermejo family, who are always quick with a warm welcome. It’s home to the Tommy’s margarita and the city’s best tequila selection, but this Richmond District favorite also puts out solid Yucatecan fare." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri

"Drink: Tommy’s Margarita It’s impossible to talk about margaritas in San Francisco without talking about Tommy’s. This Outer Richmond spot has been serving Mexican food since the ‘60s, but their current margarita iteration first came to life in the ‘90s. This now-famous version puts the tequila front and center, omitting any kind of triple sec and swapping it for agave nectar. But we can’t help but wish for a bit of Cointreau to vary up the flavor with a hint of bitter orange. They serve the Tommy’s Margarita with Lunazul reposado by default, but they’ve got so many blancos, reposados, añejos, and even extra añejos to make your own combination, so get exploring. " - ricky rodriguez

"This 53-year-old Mexican mainstay in the outer Richmond remains home to one of SF’s best tequila arrays (over 300 brands, and only all-agave), and all of their margarita variations can be ordered by the pitcher when you’re digging into some enchiladas. Be prepared for some old-school charm and authentic Californian-Mexican fare, and don’t be afraid to ask for sipping portions of some obscure tequilas, if you’re curious." - Jay C. Barmann

"For tequila lovers, getting a taste of this three-ingredient cocktail is a must. Invented by Julio Bermejo at his family restaurant Tommy’s Mexican, this riff on a classic margarita subs agave nectar for orange liqueur and makes for a cleaner-tasting cocktail than other variations." - Lauren Saria