San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails

4.6

110 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Innovative
Vegetarian-friendly
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Discover San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails, a neighborhood hangout in Palo Alto where friends and strangers come together to enjoy crafted urban street bites, beers, and cocktails. Whether you’re looking for a casual spot to unwind or a vibrant place to connect, our welcoming atmosphere and creative menu make every visit memorable. Don’t forget to ask about our artisanal selection of agave spirits.

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Location
115 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1617
Phone number
(877) 408-8702
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Traditional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00–21:00 Wed, Thu 12:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Manuel Martinez

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Offers

Happy Hour: A Taste of Mexico City
Multiple dates available
Sun - Mon - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm,Tue - Thu - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm,Fri - Sat - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico City at San Agus! Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and authentic bites that bring a taste of Mexico’s culinary culture to your table. Join us for an unforgettable evening of great drinks, delicious food, and festive vibes! *Available Monday - Friday 2pm - 5pm

Salsas y Totopos (V)USD 8.00
Achiote salsa, guacamole, tomatillo mild, guajillo crema, habanero.
Guacamole (V)USD 15.00
Avocado, lime, onion, cilantro, serrano, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, plantain chips.
Ceviche de PescadoUSD 18.00
White fish, lime, avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, plantain chips.

Botanas / Appetizers

Calientes / Hot

Tinga de Pollo Tostadas (2)USD 14.00
Chicken tinga, refried beans, cabbage, crema, queso fresco.
Papas a la Francesa (V)USD 9.00
French fries, queso fresco, crema, guajillo salsa.
Gorditas de Chicharrón (2)USD 14.00
Pork chicharrón, refried beans, queso fresco, crema.
Flautas Doradas de Pollo (3)USD 15.00
Chicken flautas, crema, queso fresco, guacamole.
Empanadas de Calabaza y RajasUSD 15.00
Pumpkin, poblano peppers, queso fresco, crema.
Torta CubanaUSD 18.00
Ham, chorizo, refried beans, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco.
Quesadilla (V)USD 12.00
Cheese, mushrooms, epazote, salsa verde.
Huarache (V)USD 14.00
Corn masa, refried beans, queso fresco, crema, salsa verde.
Tlayuda (V)USD 16.00
Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, avocado, cabbage, cilantro, salsa.

Ensaladas

Ensalada de Jicama (V)USD 12.00
Jicama, lime, chile, cucumber, avocado, queso fresco.
Ensalada de Toco Morocho (V)USD 14.00
Mixed greens, jicama, avocado, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette.
Ensalada de Nopal (V)USD 14.00
Cactus, tomato, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette.

Aguas de Sabores

Soda, Juice, Water

Aguas de Sabores & Iced TeaUSD 7.00
Jamaica, tamarindo, piña colada, horchata.
Mexican SodasUSD 7.00
Jarritos, coca cola, sprite, squirt, fanta, sangria, sidral, agua fresca.

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Innovative
San Francisco Bay Area
Good for groups
San Francisco Bay Area
Mexican
Peninsula
Innovative
Peninsula
Good for groups
Peninsula
Healthy
Peninsula
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails offers "amazing cocktails" and "a fresh take on Mexican street food." Guests enjoy a lively atmosphere with "fantastic service" and "delicious small plates." The restaurant is perfect for "happy hours with friends," though some find prices high and service inconsistent. Overall, a "fun place" with "a casual and intimate vibe."

110 Reviews

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Scott VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drink were outstanding, and the staff were warm and welcoming. We highly recommend San Agus.
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Gautam VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
1.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was good. Service was inattentive - cocktail menu arrived 15 min after we were seated; drinks ordered arrived 20 min. apart; multiple attempts to flag a server; etc. A cocktail I had there about 5 times in the past arrived diluted and warm (for $17).
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Mindy VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the veggie tacos and the margaritas are the best!
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Hari
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and creative cocktails. Best Mexican option in Palo Alto.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner! Food, drinks, and seevice were great! We will definitely return
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Elena
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely dinner and time at the restaurant.
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Theresa VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
always a nice place to eat. great margaritas., love that u can choose the spice. good after work spot. seem to be losing customers though. they keep the door open, it was freezing! hope they survive.
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Carol
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant- servers and the bartender are the best!!!
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vy
Milwaukee1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails were just okay. Very expensive for what they are. The mocktail was terrible and not worth the money
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Jessicah
Los Angeles15 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service and ambiance were really good. We loved our cocktails, however, the tacos were not very good. The birria tacos had very little flavor, and you have to pay to get the consome to go with the tacos. That was a little strange. I wanted to love the cochinita tacos, but they were so dry, I could barely swallow them. I gave mine to my husband. Salsas were excellent though. There are so many other great taco places in the bay area, so I don't think we'll be back.
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FAQs

San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (877) 408-8702.

San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails is rated 4.6 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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