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Mexican · SoMa · $$$$
A tamal filled with grilled banana and savory caramel—sweet, soft, and unexpectedly balanced
Mexican · Nob Hill · $$
Traditional tamales made fresh, wrapped in corn husks with savory filling — classic and comforting
Taqueria · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Traditional tamales with masa and savory fillings wrapped in corn husks — homestyle comfort from the chef's family recipes
New American · Mission District · $$$$
American · Mission District · $
Steamed masa parcels in the Salvadoran style.
Latin American & Caribbean · Mission District · $
Sweet corn masa tamales wrapped in banana leaves, a traditional Salvadoran preparation
American · SoMa · $$
Homemade tamale with rich mole sauce — a surprising menu addition that showcases the kitchen's range
Mexican · Haight-Ashbury · $
Mexican · West of Twin Peaks · $$
Soft tamale topped with crema, queso fresco, and avocado salsa
Mexican · Mission District · $$
Chef Cuevas's specialty, these tamales (available in pork or poblano-cheese) are a must-order, praised for their comforting texture and flavor.
Mexican · Bernal Heights · $$
Traditional tamales (chicken, beef, pork, or vegan) made with fresh masa and flavorful fillings
Latin American & Caribbean · Excelsior · $
Latin American & Caribbean · Crocker-Amazon · $
Taqueria · Mission District · $
Masa tamale stuffed with chicken in mole, served with sour cream, guacamole, and refried beans
Coffee & Tea · Presidio of San Francisco · $
Latin-American style tamales from chef Rogelio Colindres.
Bakery · Chinatown · $
Traditional sticky rice parcels wrapped in bamboo leaves, available with savory pork or sweet fillings.
Latin American & Caribbean · Tenderloin · $
Generously portioned tamales with a perfect masa-to-filling ratio, served with bright salsa.
Sweet corn tamales wrapped in banana leaf, a traditional weekend treat
Coffee & Tea · Inner Sunset · $
These all-day tamales are crafted with local and organic ingredients, offering a taste of traditional comfort.
Latin American & Caribbean · Inner Richmond · $
Sweet corn tamale wrapped in banana leaf; weekend special.
Coffee & Tea · Mission District · $$
These Yucatan-style tamales are noted for their exceptionally moist masa, offering a comforting and flavorful bite.
Latin American & Caribbean · Portola · $
Banana-leaf-wrapped Salvadoran tamal; an off-the-radar pick.
Traditional Salvadoran tamales.
Coffee & Tea · Nob Hill · $
Traditional steamed masa parcels, a comforting baked good option.
Mexican · Oceanview · $
Family-recipe tamales steamed in corn husks
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Outer Sunset · $
Sticky rice dumpling (zongzi) offering a savory, comforting bite
Mexican · Excelsior · $
While listed on menus, reviews suggest these tamales can be dry and are best avoided.
