El Tejate Restaurant

Name: El Tejate Restaurant
Address: 3050 Pio Pico Dr, Carlsbad, California, 92008, US
Telephone: (760) 637-5320
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.1

$$ • Mexican

Hours:
3050 Pio Pico Dr, Carlsbad
(760) 637-5320

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Take-Out/Delivery Options

take-out

delivery

Customers' Favorites

Black Beans and Cheese

Chile Relleno Plate

Quesadilla Rellena

Chilaquiles Rojos

Seafood Cocktail

Mojarra Frita

Memelitas

Molotes

Burrito

Tasajo

El Tejate Restaurant Reviews

4.1 (49)

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February 2024

The tejate was a nice experience. I've never had the drink before so it was good just to try it out. He checked in regularly with the tables he had which was cool. I got the mole negro burrito and it was HUGE I don't think anyone can finish it in one sitting. Personally I'm more of a brown mole person instead bc I like the chocolate taste but I wanted to try the mole negro and it was good, had a spiciness to it.

October 2023

The food was flavorful and yummy. I ordered the quesillo (oxacan cheese) enchiladas with mole negro. It comes with rice that was pretty good. My bf ordered enchiladas Verdes with quesillo too. His plate came with black beans and rice.The chips and salsa were subpar though. The salsa was smoky but too spicy alone. Like, I'd rather use that salsa over food than with chips.The restaurant has a small eating area. Restrooms are shared with the restaurant next door. The server balanced...read full review

October 2023

This place is amazing. Our hostess was kind and informative, but you want to hear about the food. I ordered a mole burrito. I asked our server if she preferred the black or the red, and she recommended black. It was absolute heaven. Possibly the best burrito I've ever had. I'm dying to go back as soon as possible and plan to work my way through this entire magical menu.

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