Roosevelt Sip N Eat San Francisco

Back in the game

Stefanie from San Francisco

""Roosevelt Sip N Eat" San Francisco has two things going for it: the tamales and the charm. Roosevelt's has been a staple in the Mission for over 80 years."

Once closed after nearly a century on 24th Street, Roosevelt Tamale Parlor is back open as Roosevelt Sip N Eat.

Roosevelt Sip N Eat has two things going for it: the tamales and the charm.

Marked by an iconic neon sign, Roosevelt's has been a staple in the Mission for over 80 years. Established in 1922, Roosevelt's is named after American President, Theodore Roosevelt- or so the story goes.

Traditionally made with masa, filled with meat and cheese, and wrapped in a cornhusk, tamales are sacred in California. I don't know if Roosevelt's invented them or just made them an art, but they are delicious. I always get the pork tamale with beans and rice.

Roosevelt's offers traditional tamales for those who fear change, but they have also created a tradition of their own with their new comfort food menu that includes favorites like pozole, fish tacos, and veggie enchiladas.

Make sure you show up hungry- the portions are huge. I can hardly finish my whole meal. If you want to mix and match your tamales, I suggest getting one combination plate and a tamale on the side.

The charming dining room is light and open with a rustic feel. I've never had a hard time getting a table, but if you have a large party you might want to call and let them know. They only take reservations for 6 or more.

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San Francisco Spotter Stefanie

About me I grew up in Vacaville, 45 miles east of San Francisco, and moved back to San Francisco 3 years ago after spending 8 years in Washington, DC. While I was on the East Coast, the Bay Area was never far from my heart or email exchanges. People would constantly ask me, “What unique things should I do when I visit San Francisco?” I would write back pages and pages of suggestions. Why San Francisco? San Francisco combines the trappings of urban life: food, art, and music with true natural beauty. I love living in place where neighborhoods have a distin...

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2817 24th

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Oct 10, 2025

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