About us

Authentic Comida Oaxaquena

El Tejate is a restaurant known for its authentic Oaxacan cuisine. It has a nice and colorful ambiance and has wooden décor. The wall-mounted pictures and brickwork add to that décor. The service staff is friendly and attentive.

Read more about us

CATERING

El Tejate would be honored to provide our services for your next event. Each event is bespoke to your tastes and needs, to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.

catering

previous slidenext slide
  • slideshow photo number 1
    Established in 2010

    Mexican food specializing in delicious Oaxacan Cuisine

  • slideshow photo number 2
    Unique flavors and colors from Oaxaca

    Nice and colorful ambiance with wooden décor

  • slideshow photo number 3

    El Tejate has so much to offer

    An extensive menu and a friendly staff
  • slideshow photo number 4

    Karaoke and comedy shows

    at Escondido Location

Reservations

Join us today

Click the button below to make a reservation.

Reserve

Tejate

Tejate, a traditional Oaxacan drink made from maize, cacao, mamey seeds, and other ingredients all handmade is a labor-intensive preparation. And that's an understatement. From the hand-shelling of cacao and the grinding of the nixtamal to the serving, takes several hours.

Specials

We are updating our specials

Please stay tuned

Newsletter

Locations

EL TEJATE CARLSBAD

3050 Pio Pico Dr
Carlsbad, CA
92008

EL TEJATE ESCONDIDO

205 W Mission Ave Suite R
Escondido, CA
92026

Hours

Open Monday - Sunday
9am - 9pm