La Palma Mexicatessen

Name: La Palma Mexicatessen
Address: 2884 24th St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, US
Telephone: 415-647-1500

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Open 8am–5pm; closed Tuesdays (open daily in December)

2884 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
415-647-1500
Last verified: September 2026
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Nixtamalized corn kernels soaking in limewater in a steel vat at La Palma Mexica-tessen, the Mission District tortillería, where masa is made from scratch

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Rice or BeansSmall $29 / Medium $50 / Large $72
Small serves 10–12, Medium 20–30, Large 40–50. Bean choices: whole pinto, whole black or refried pinto
Grilled VeggiesSmall $32 / Medium $54 / Large $75
Frijoles CharrosSmall $35 / Medium $56 / Large $78
Refried beans with chorizo and chiles; includes chips
Meat Tray
Choice of Chile Verde (pork), Al Pastor (marinated pork), Chile Colorado (beef) or Chicken in Ranchera Sauce
Mole de Pollo (Chicken Mole)$170
Large tray only
Tray of Enchiladas
Tray of Flautas or Tacos Dorados (25)$75

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

Dishes to know on this menu

Tortillas: corn vs. flour: Corn tortillas begin with nixtamalized corn masa that is pressed and cooked on a hot surface. They have ancient roots in Mesoamerica and remain fundamental to cooking throughout much of Mexico. Flour tortillas have a long history in northern Mexico, especially Sonora and Chihuahua, and became equally important to border and Mexican-American cuisines. Hecho a mano means "made by hand" and usually indicates tortillas formed or pressed at the restaurant. On this menu as: Handmade & Machine-Made Tortillas · Tortilla Chips.
Carne asada: Grilled beef, chopped or sliced for tacos, burritos and plates. Skirt, flank and other relatively thin cuts are common, with seasoning ranging from little more than salt to marinades containing citrus, garlic or other ingredients. Carne asada is particularly associated with northern Mexico and is also the name for the social tradition of gathering around a grill for a carne asada cookout. On this menu as: Pollo Asado (Grilled Chicken).
Carnitas: Pork slowly cooked until tender, traditionally in its own fat, with some pieces allowed to brown or crisp. Carnitas are strongly associated with Michoacán. Dedicated carnitas shops may offer different cuts and textures rather than simply "pork." Maciza generally refers to leaner meat, cueritos to skin and buche to stomach. Carnitas may also be sold by weight for groups and takeout. On this menu as: Carnitas (Pork).
Masa: The dough at the heart of tortillas, tamales, sopes, gorditas, tlacoyos and countless other foods. Traditional corn masa is produced through nixtamalization, in which dried corn is cooked and soaked in an alkaline solution before being washed and ground. Restaurants may make masa from dried corn themselves or use prepared masa or masa harina. Restaurants advertising heirloom or native corn may identify the particular varieties or producers they use. On this menu as: Fresh Masa.
Tamales: Masa wrapped around or alongside a filling, enclosed in a corn husk, banana leaf or other wrapper and steamed. Fillings vary enormously by region and can include pork or chicken in chile sauce, cheese and rajas, beans, vegetables, fruit and sweet preparations. The singular Spanish form is tamal, although "tamale" is common in English. Tamales are sold individually and by the dozen and are particularly prominent during holidays and celebrations. On this menu as: Tamales.
Flautas & taquitos: Filled tortillas rolled tightly and fried until crisp, usually served with some combination of salsa, crema, cheese, lettuce or cabbage. The names flauta, taquito and taco dorado overlap considerably. In some restaurants, flautas are longer; some regions or restaurants distinguish them by tortilla type. Others use the terms almost interchangeably. The menu in front of you gets the final say. On this menu as: Tray of Flautas or Tacos Dorados (25).

How these dishes compare

Enchiladastypically $12.95 across 254 menus
Carne asadatypically $13.50 across 251 menus
Flautas & taquitostypically $11.49 across 188 menus
Carnitastypically $12.75 across 178 menus
Fajitastypically $15 across 175 menus
Moletypically $15.62 across 126 menus
Tamalestypically $7.99 across 123 menus
Aguas frescas & horchatatypically $4.50 across 122 menus

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