El Tejate Restaurant

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

Recent Reviews

NET HACKER

banger

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tamara Smith

Three stars for the food because it looked fresh and good, but only 3 because the menu items are mislabeled on door dash and instead of the steak tacos I ordered, they came as pork (which I don’t eat). They told me that despite the description being wrong, that it was between me and door dash and refused to make it right. No apologies for the mistake- nothing.

Food: 3

Service: 1

Phoenix Neri

Super rude man. I left did not buy anything with that attitude

D. Reyes

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.

Food: 4

Service: 5

D CC

Stopped by on a whim - fantastic mole, friendly service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Moles

Joel K

Wonderful authentic Oaxacan cuisine! The tamales are the best. Their mole is the best I've had. The chili relleno is the best i've had too.Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Memelitas, Chile Relleno Plate, Chilaquiles Rojos, Molotes

Vic

The food is great! He can definitely use a waitress or two! so he doesn’t take so long serving the customers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Tlayuda, Mole

humanfromearth

A great place to try Oaxaca's flavors. I will be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carley H.

Best mole ever! This place has amazing food, great margaritas and wonderful service. I highly recommend it and will be back for sure.

Allyson D.

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 his tables efficiently and chatted with his patrons.

Adam B.

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.

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR ADVOCATES

I Wish I would have taken pics OF THE DELICIOUS FOOD but I didn't. I was starving because I didn't eat anything but a pretzel at Legoland ?‍♀️ I just can't with amusement park food ? My family and I tried this place and let me tell you that the food was delicious, authentic and the best corn tortillas I've ever had ♥️ Tomas, the owner was so nice he gave me a parting gift because I kept raving about the tortillas ?? thank you so much for having yummy food. Can't wait to eat here again ♥️

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Mojarra Frita, Seafood Cocktail, Tasajo, Quesadilla Rellena, Black Beans and Cheese

Gem P.

I think more people need to eat here. The owner is so kind and the food is delicious. Made fresh to order and the flavors are on point. Not your typical Mexican restaurant. Happy whenever I'm in the area so I can stop by this hidden gem.

Liz L.

I love this place! I always get their chorizo con huevos Plate *chefs kiss*soooo good it's my favorite!!! Today my husband got the quesadilla botanas and man! Those were soo good too!! The cheese Their salsa, service and everything we've tried has been really good!It is on the pricier side and has gone up every time we visit but honestly, worth it

Aloha A.

Food 5/5 chicken mole, mushroom quesadilla, "Mexican" pizzaService 3/5 very slow service be prepared to wait a while Overall solid 4 stars because food and delicious, prices are slightly higher then expected ($18+ plates) we just blame that on inflation. For 2 ppl bill was about $72! (x2 entrees, x1 app, and x2 horchatas)

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