Roosevelt Tamale Parlor, San Francisco

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A neon arrow points hungry 24th Street passersby indoors, where fresh guacamole, chile rellenos, chorizo with eggs, carne asada, flautas and more are served up fresh all day. more»

I had the chicken tostada, which was delicious. more»

Over 20 years ago a young doctor friend advised us to eat at Roosevelt's Tamale Parlor, but not to worry about the low price or the bare decor. He was right. Now, over a generation later, the same advice would be good. The ownership has changed recently (the restaurant dates from 1922), but the cook â?? who has been there for over 20 years â?? is now a part-owner. The menu has remained the same, and the portions are still large.

Small, a la carte menu includes chile beans $3.50, refried beans $3.50, chips and salsa $1.75, salsa 75 cents, flour tortilla 35 cents, corn quesadilla $2.60, with beef or chicken $4.00, corn quesadilla with beans and rice $5.70, burrito $4.95, enchilada with beef, chicken, or cheese $2.75, with chorizo $3.75, taco with bean, beef or chicken $2.75, with chorizo $4.50, tamale with chicken or pork $3.65, tostada $3.65, with chorizo $4.50, fried cheese $5.25, pork super tostada $6.50.

Soup. Menudo, chicken, or pozole $3.25 small, $6.25 large.