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Roosevelt Tamale Parlor
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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Luke BornheimerOctober 10, 2014Tamales are delicious and sizable. Multiple (tasty) vegetarian options. If you eat in the restaurant, they bring you homemade tortilla chips and salsa, which both hit the spot. I'l definitely be back.
Unstoppably delicious Mission classic. The plantain empanadas, the pozole, the burritos, the fajitas, and of course, the tamales. Long may it reign.
YasminOctober 4, 2013So happy to have stumbled upon this gem on Friday evening. No wait, cozy casual atmosphere with great food, especially for the price. Loved the live music, too!
Shannon ZFebruary 10, 2013Friday nights: Go to a Diana Gameros live concert here (similar to Feist), good food, veg friendly, affordable. It's a pretty awesome reminder why SF is magic.
Josh PylesNovember 16, 2014Queso fundito dip was amazing. The free salsa was excellent as well. I'll be back for sure.
EBApril 21, 2013Tamale plate for $9 is HUGE. get the $12 platter w 2 tamales and split with a 2nd person. Also, yam+chèvre = excellent.
LilySeptember 8, 2014Get the queso! Obviously the tamales are great and more than large enough to share.
WhiskeyAvengerMarch 7, 2015I used to go here as a kid because my mom was friends with the owner. It used to be an original style Mexican restaurant. Now it looks gringo-ized. Welcome to the sad reality of the new San Francisco.
Zero de ConduiteMay 9, 2012Try the Famous Round Tamale With Pork - Excellent. Fresh masa, tasty pork and a great deal.
Sister Mable SyrupJune 7, 2010The mariscada for dinner is divine! A big bowl of hearty thick spiced (but not spicy) broth swimming with fresh fish, calamari, mussels, clams, and <3
Please don't eat here. I'm terrified you'll love it and then I'll have to wait in a line for an excellent breakfast.
DebbieJune 15, 2013Cute atmosphere. Guac was good. Horchata iced coffee was good. Carnitas were gamey/porky.
Try the Tamale Dinner - Black Bean Mole & Squash With Tomatillo - #vegetarian #Mexican #mole #tamale
Bobbie McLellanSeptember 30, 2017Tamales were ok but expensive. Not enough flavour. Other tamales in the area are much better.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Teague Moriarty, chef of Sons & Daughters, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Chilaquiles. Read more
Susan SuttonDecember 15, 2012They just changed owners (late 2012) and are now "The Roosevelt"-- the menu is way slimmed down and the decor de-cozified. Historic photos are gone.
Augie SanchezMarch 7, 2010Order a platter but don't expect to finish if you order more food. The food is excellent and very satisfying!
- Go on a Friday to hear great live music by Diana Gameros!
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- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
(415) 824-2600
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Hailey P - 8.5
"Every single time I have come here, I get a carnitas torta with queso fresco and an horchata or agua fresca. Perfection!"
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