Best Tamale in San Francisco
1 restaurants compared
Price range: $1.50 – $1.50
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 1 Tamale in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 1 restaurants:
- La Palma Mexicatessen — score 92/100, $1.50 (Mission District)
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#1Score 92/100
La Palma Mexicatessen
Mission District·$
Tamales (Sweet Corn)
$1.50
Fresh handmade tamales filled with sweet corn masa, steamed and wrapped in corn husks.
Tip: Get a tamale — they're cheap, fresh, and they showcase exactly why La Palma's homemade masa matters. Buy 2-3.