Any insider tips for Tropisueno?

Grab patio seats on nice days—service is just as quick outside.

What should I order at Tropisueno?

Carnitas tacos; enchiladas suizas; margarita clásico

When should I visit Tropisueno?

Early dinner before theater or convention rush

Who should go to Tropisueno?

Downtown diners wanting reliable Mexican near Moscone

Any insider tips for Cadillac Bar & Grill?

For speed, request fajitas ‘well-done sizzle’—they hit the table hotter.

What should I order at Cadillac Bar & Grill?

Puffy tacos; steak fajitas; house margarita

When should I visit Cadillac Bar & Grill?

Pre-theater early evening for easy seating

Who should go to Cadillac Bar & Grill?

Pre-show groups and office outings

Any insider tips for Azúcar Lounge?

Order at the bar during HH—food tickets move faster from there.

What should I order at Azúcar Lounge?

Al pastor tacos; carne asada; house margarita

When should I visit Azúcar Lounge?

Weekday happy hour for best pricing

Who should go to Azúcar Lounge?

Friends meeting for drinks plus tacos

Any insider tips for Yossie’s Cantina?

Bar counter faces the TVs and gets the quickest service.

Best Happy Hour Mexican Restaurants in SoMa (94103)

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Notable Picks

#1 Tropisueno

8.5

$$$ Yerba Buena

Vibes: Trendy Table Hotspots Date Night Magic Group Dining Gatherings Happy Hour Hotspots

Daytime taqueria morphs into a sit-down cantina with a reliable 4–6pm happy hour and patio-friendly margaritas. Well-executed classics and downtown convenience make it a go-to after conventions or SFMOMA visits.

Must-Try Dishes: Carnitas tacos, Enchiladas suizas, Chile relleno

What makes it special: Taqueria-by-day, sit-down cantina at night with dependable classics.

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#2 Cadillac Bar & Grill

8.1

$$$ Mid-Market / Civic Center

Vibes: Group Dining Gatherings Birthday & Celebration Central Happy Hour Hotspots Trendy Table Hotspots

Tex-Mex meets classic cantina at a long bar that powers a popular 3–6pm weekday happy hour. Puffy tacos, sizzling platters, and big-batch margs suit groups near Market and Civic Center.

Must-Try Dishes: Puffy tacos, Mesquite-grilled fajitas, Enchiladas verdes

What makes it special: Spacious Tex-Mex setup with mesquite grill and crowd-friendly pacing.

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Worthy Picks

#3 Azúcar Lounge

7.8

$$ SoMa (9th & Folsom)

Vibes: Happy Hour Hotspots Girls Night Out Approved Trendy Table Hotspots Quick Bites Champions

A SoMa standby for tequila, mezcal, and shareable street-food plates with a posted happy hour menu. Dim, colorful interiors and booth seating make it easy for casual rounds and small plates.

Must-Try Dishes: Al pastor tacos, Carne asada tacos, Veggie/Meat Nacho Wednesday

What makes it special: Mixes strong agave cocktails with street-food tacos and weekly deals.

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#4 Yossie’s Cantina

7.7

$ SoMa

Vibes: Happy Hour Hotspots Sports Bar Central Group Dining Gatherings Quick Bites Champions

Family-run Mexican sports bar with a daily 3–7pm happy hour and Jalisco-leaning comfort plates. TVs, casual service, and hearty portions make it an easy pre-game or budget-friendly meet-up.

Must-Try Dishes: Taco plate (choice of meat), Flautas, Birria seca

What makes it special: Newer SoMa cantina with daily HH and taco plates under $20.

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