TacoChoose chicken or beef and top with cheese. Served with rice and beans. A kid’s all-time favorite!

EnchiladaCheese enchilada covered with chili con carne and served with rice and beans.

Mini QuesadillaOne of our favorite café plates made just for kids! A cheese quesadilla served with rice and beans. Add chicken or beef .50

Small NachosA serving of cheese, chicken or beef nachos.

Bottomless Tortilla Soup

CantinaSide Salad

Rice and Beans One Taco or Enchilada• Taco (Crispy Corn or Soft Flour Tortilla) • Cheese Enchilada with Chili con Carne • Spinach Enchilada with Crema Sauce • Chicken Enchilada with Crema Sauce • Ground or Shredded Beef Enchilada with Chili con Carne

BurritoOne small chicken burrito with cheese sauce or beef burrito with chili con carne. Served with rice and beans.

Corn DogEvery kid’s favorite! Served with fries or rice and beans.

Chicken Fingers and FriesOur cafe-fried chicken fingers with fries or rice and beans.

Available 11am-4pm Mon-Fri

For our guests 12 and under. 4.49

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#1 Ted’s Create Your Own Choose any two:

#2 One Burrito Filled with your choice of chicken (with rice and topped with cheese sauce) or beef (with beans and topped with chili con carne sauce). Completed with melted Cheddar and Jack cheeses.

#3 One Chimichanga Choice of shredded chicken or beef (ground or shredded), served with a choice of your favorite sauce.

#4 One Handmade TamaleChoice of chicken with crema sauce or beef with chili con carne sauce. Add an extra Handmade Tamale for 1.00.

#5 Taco Salad Choice of shredded chicken or beef (ground or shredded).

#6 POLLO ESPECIALA Slow Marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection. Monterey Style: 10.99 Fajita Style: Chicken 13.99 Steak or Combo 14.99

Serving friends and family a delicious meal in your home is deeply embedded in Mexican culture. With that in mind, Ted Curtis, our founder, set out

to create a welcoming restaurant inspired by that experience. We are rooted in serving the best Mexican food, made from the freshest premium-quality ingredients, served with unsurpassed hospitality. Since the first Ted’s Café Escondido restaurant opened in 1991, we have stayed true to these founding principles, without compromise. At Ted’s, you are not just a customer, but our guest. We strive to make

each of our guests feel welcome and special. We are passionate about continuing to prepare our fresh delicious food daily, by hand.

We are dedicated to serving you with humility and heart. Our goal is to exceed your expectations on each and every visit!

#2: Fajita Beef Burrito

Served with rice and beans. 10.99

Chili con Carne A thick chili-based meat sauce.

Chili Relleno An oversized, 6-inch poblano pepper, generously filled with meat or cheese. Lightly battered and fried to a golden brown. Topped with salsa ranchera, cheese sauce and a melted blend of cheeses. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole.

Cilantro A fresh herb widely used in Mexican cooking. Your server would be happy to let you sample its unique flavor.

Crema Sauce A typical Mexican “sour cream sauce.” Delicately flavored with fresh lemon juice and seasonings.

’Dilla Short for “Quesadilla.”

Enchilada A corn or flour tortilla, rolled around your choice of fillings. Topped with your choice of sauce and a melted blend of cheeses.

Fajita Style Served in a skillet with caramelized onions and bell peppers. Served with our Always-Fresh Guacamole and pico de gallo, sour cream and a blend of cheeses.

Guacamole We make ours fresh throughout the day from premium imported Hass Avocados! We add fresh cilantro, fresh finely-diced onions and diced tomatoes. Finished with fresh lemon juice and garlic salt.

Hass Avocados We import all of our Hass Avocados from Mexico and parts of South America. We make our guacamole fresh throughout the day, using these premium, perfectly ripe avocados.

Habanero Pepper A very spicy variety of small chili peppers. Typically orange in color.

Jalapeno Pepper A mildly spicy, medium-sized variety of chili pepper. This pepper is commonly used in Mexican cooking and is typically eaten when deep green.

Monterey Style Smothered with caramelized onions and bell peppers, and our melted cheese blend.

Nachos We use flat, thick tortilla chips, perfect for topping with a blend of melted cheeses and a variety of additional toppings.

Pico de Gallo We make ours fresh, in-house, using diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, finely diced onion and jalapenos, fresh lemon juice and garlic salt.

Poblano Pepper A mild, large green chili pepper, most commonly used to make chile rellenos.

Quesadilla A large flour tortilla, topped with melted cheeses and a variety of additional toppings – folded over and grilled to a golden brown.

Ranchero Sauce A chunky tomato sauce made with diced sautéed onions and jalapenos, fresh cilantro and a special blend of seasonings.

Tamale A traditional Mexican favorite, often eaten to celebrate special occasions. We make our own “masa” (a corn-based dough) from scratch and spread it on corn husks. We then top the blanket of masa with a variety of fillings, roll it and steam it. We finish it with your favorite sauce and a blend of melted cheeses.

Tomatillo Sauce This fresh sauce is made from tart green tomatoes, fresh cilantro, diced jalapeno and poblano peppers, and a blend of seasonings.

Tortilla At the heart of Mexican cooking, these round, thin flatbreads come in two basic varieties: flour and corn. We serve both at Ted’s and make fresh flour tortillas from scratch throughout the day.

Ted’s Choose Two 8.99Choose any two of these items:

Ask your server about our flavorful vegetarian or gluten-sensitive menu items.

Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item.

Enchiladas• Cheese with Chili con Carne • Spinach with Crema Sauce • Chicken with Crema Sauce • Ground or Shredded Beef with Chili con Carne

NachosSingle-serve portion • Beans • Chicken • Ground Beef • Shredded Beef

Tacos Crispy Corn or Soft Flour Tortilla

• Chicken • Ground Beef • Shredded Beef

Mini Cheese Quesadilla

A 6-inch flour tortilla generously filled with our Cheddar & Jack cheeses

Pappas MexicanosHouse-mashed, garlic-infused

potatoes with finely diced green chilies, a Ted’s favorite.

Corn con CremaCorn in a creamy sauce

with a blend of spices and finely diced green chiles.

Grilled Vegetable MedleyA mix of fresh garden

vegetables grilled to perfection.

Steamed Pinto Beans

Steamed Corn

Our fajita meat is Slow Marinated, a Ted’s trademark. We start with premium-quality chicken breast, steak or shrimp, then marinate it for more than a day, using our secret recipe to infuse seasonings. Finally, it’s grilled to perfection, sealing in that signature Ted’s taste!

We’re glad you’re here and we welcome you with our savory starters. Enjoy!

MUST-TRY BEST MEXICAN TACOS Four open-faced soft corn tortillas, generously topped with our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced into bite-size morsels and sautéed with fresh cilantro and diced onions. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Chicken 13.99 Steak or Combo 14.99 Lighter portion: Chicken 11.99 Steak or Combo 12.99

Handmade Tamales Made from scratch daily! Two tamales, generously filled with your choice of chicken (with Crema Sauce) or shredded beef with (Chili con Carne): 13.99. Lighter portion: 11.99

TACOS CARBON A Ted’s tradition! Our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and rolled in two flour tortillas. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole and House-Made Pico de Gallo. Chicken 13.99 Steak or Combo 14.99 Lighter portion: Chicken 11.99 Steak or Combo 12.99

FULL-FLAVORED FAJITA ENCHILADAS A match made in Ted’s heaven! Our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and sautéed in butter with our House-Made Pico de Gallo and a blend of cheeses. Rolled in two flour tortillas and topped with sauce and more cheese! Chicken with Crema Sauce: 13.99 Steak with Ranchero Sauce: 14.99 Lighter portion: Chicken 11.99 Steak or Combo 12.99

SLOW MARINATED FAJITAS Our most popular menu item for good reason! Our Slow Marinated fajita meat is served in a warm skillet with caramelized onions and bell peppers, with a side of our house blend of cheeses, sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole, House-Made Pico de Gallo, and fresh handmade flour tortillas. Chicken — Single: 15.99 Double: 28.99 Steak or Combo — Single: 16.99 Double: 30.99 Shrimp or Combo — Single: 18.99 Double: 34.99

All entrées are served with rice and beans. Substitute any of our freshly made, trademark sides for rice or beans with your entrée at no cost. Or add a side to your meal for just 2.49 each.

Served with rice and beans.

Always-Fresh GuacamoleSingle serving 2.29 Double serving 2.99

Sour Cream and House-Made Pico de GalloChoose one 1.29 Choose two 1.99

Enchiladas• Cheese with Chili con Carne • Spinach with Crema Sauce • Chicken with Crema Sauce • Ground or Shredded Beef with Chili con Carne

NachosSingle-serve portion • Beans • Chicken • Ground Beef • Shredded Beef

Tacos Crispy Corn or Soft Flour Tortilla• Chicken • Ground or Shredded Beef

Mini Cheese Quesadilla

Choose One 11.99 Choose Two 12.99 Choose Three 13.99 Choose Four 14.99

Classic Mexican DinnerYour choice of Handmade Tamale, a cheese enchilada in chile con carne, and a chicken enchilada in crema sauce. Enjoy all three: 14.99 Choice of two: 13.99

Escondido EspecialFour of your favorites in one meal! Start with a chicken, ground beef or shredded beef taco (crispy corn or soft flour tortilla), served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole! Next we’ll serve you a cheese enchilada with chili con carne, a chicken enchilada in crema sauce and a Handmade Tamale of your choice! 15.99

Plato GordoStart your meal with a chicken, ground beef or shredded beef taco (crispy corn or soft flour tortilla), sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Next we’ll serve you a chile relleno and an enchilada of your choice. 16.99

Burrito DinnerA large 10-inch freshly made flour tortilla, generously filled with your choice of chicken (with rice and topped with cheese sauce) or beef (with beans and topped with chili con carne sauce). Completed with melted Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Chicken (Shredded) or Beef (Ground or Shredded): 12.99

Chimichanga DinnerA freshly made flour tortilla, generously filled with your choice of meat, Cheddar and Jack cheeses, and House-Made Pico de Gallo. Lightly fried to a crispy golden brown and served with your choice of sauce on the side: cheese, salsa ranchera, tomatillo , crema or chili con carne. Slow Marinated Chicken or Steak: 13.99 Chicken (Shredded) or Beef (Ground or Shredded): 12.99 Add roasted poblano chile strips: 1.00

Chile Relleno DinnerAn oversized, 6-inch poblano pepper, generously filled with your choice of meat or cheese. Lightly battered and fried to a golden brown. Topped with salsa ranchera, cheese sauce and a melted blend of cheeses. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Cheese: 12.99 Chicken (Shredded) or Beef (Ground or Shredded): 13.99

Mexican Flag Enchilada SamplerA trio of enchiladas, showcasing the colors of the Mexican flag — cheese with chili con carne, shredded beef with tomatillo sauce and chicken with crema sauce. 13.99

Tostada PlateTwo fried corn tortillas — one topped with shredded chicken and rice, the other with beef (ground or shredded) and refried beans. Both blanketed with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and cheese. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. 11.99 Lighter portion: 10.99

POLLO RANCHEROA Slow Marinated chicken breast sliced and sautéed with diced onions and fresh cilantro. Smothered with melted Cheddar and Jack cheeses and our homemade ranchera cheese sauce. Served on a bed of rice with pappas mexicanos and corn con crema. 13.99

Pork Chili VerdePork tenderloin, cooked slowly in our handmade tomatillo sauce, set on a bed of rice with steamed corn and pinto beans. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. 13.99

CHICKEN MONTEREYA Slow Marinated chicken breast smothered with caramelized onions and peppers and melted Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. 14.99

• Fresh Tortilla Chips

• Handmade Salsa (“Atomic” and Habanero available upon request)

• Cheese Sauce — served hot!

• Fresh Handmade Flour Tortillas

Just 6.99. Complimentary with any entree.

FAJITA SALAD with Slow Marinated Chicken

Our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and served atop a blend of lettuce, with caramelized onions and bell peppers, Cheddar and Jack cheeses, fresh cilantro, crispy tortilla strips and our House-made Salsa Ranch Dressing. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Chicken 10.99 Steak 11.99

Taco SaladA crispy flour tortilla shell, generously filled with your choice of meat, beans and rice. Topped with Cheddar and Jack cheeses, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Slow Marinated Chicken (Diced): 10.99 Slow Marinated Steak (Diced): 11.99 Chicken (Shredded) or Beef (Ground or Shredded): 9.99

Cantina Side SaladA blend of lettuce, Cheddar and Jack cheeses and diced tomatoes. With your choice of dressing: House-made Atomic Ranch, Classic Ranch, House-made Salsa Ranch, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Fat-Free Italian. 3.99

NachosA generous portion of our nacho chips, smothered in a melted blend of Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Jalapenos available upon request. Cheese: 9.49 Refried Beans: 9.99 Chicken, Beef or Combination!: 10.49

FAJITA NACHOS SUPREME Our Slow Marinated fajita meat diced and sautéed with diced onions and bell peppers on a generous portion of our nacho chips. All smothered in a melted blend of Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Choose from chicken or steak. Chicken 11.99 Steak 12.99

Always-Fresh GuacamoleWe pride ourselves on our guacamole, made fresh throughout the day with perfectly ripe imported Hass Avocados! No fillers! Medium Bowl 7.99 Large Bowl 9.99

Handmade Tortilla SoupMade from scratch! A savory broth perfectly seasoned with minced garlic, cilantro and our secret blend of spices. Generously filled with morsels of tender chicken breast and diced tomatoes, onions and jalapenos. Topped with crispy tortilla strips. Bowl 4.99 Bottomless! 7.99

CHICKEN BLACK BEAN SALSA SALAD with Fried or Slow Marinated Chicken

Chicken breast, diced and served atop a blend of lettuce, with Cheddar and Jack cheeses and our black bean and corn salsa. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and served with our own Salsa Ranch Dressing. Chicken 10.99 Steak 11.99

QUESADILLAS A large 12-inch flour tortilla quesadilla, generously filled with our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and mixed with a blend of melted cheeses. Served with sour cream, our House-Made Pico de Gallo and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Cheese 9.49 Spinach, Chicken 11.49 Steak 12.49

TED’S FAVORITE ’DILLA! A large 12-inch flour tortilla quesadilla, generously filled with our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and sautéed in butter with our House-Made Pico de Gallo, roasted poblano pepper strips and a blend of cheeses. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Chicken 11.99 Steak 12.99

Choose Four: Cheese Enchilada, Fajita Steak Nacho, Crispy Ground Beef Taco, Fajita Chicken Mini Quesadilla

Double Steak Fajita

Mexican Flag Enchilada Sampler

The Perfect Margarita

Ted’s Tecate

Soft DrinksIced Tea, Sweet Tea, Coke, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Diet Coke, Root Beer, Coke Zero, Strawberry Fanta, Lemonade, Coffee (regular and decaf) 2.49 with complimentary refills

Non-Alcoholic BeveragesVirgin Cactus Cooler, Virgin Piñata Punch, Jarrito’s Bottled Sodas (Mandarin Orange, Fruit Punch, Piña, and Strawberry) 2.99

Margaritas Bottled Beer Ted’s Tecate Tecate Light Corona Extra Corona Light Carta Blanca Bohemia Modelo Especial Pacifico Negra Modelo Dos Equis Lager

Beer Draft Beer

Domestic Bud Light Coors Light

Imported Beer Pacifico Dos XX Equis Amber

Chicken Black Bean Salsa Salad with Slow Marinated Chicken

Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item

Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item

Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item.

The Perfect Margarita Fresh squeezed limes, Patron Silver, Patron Citronge and an addition of Grand Marnier Liquor

Skinny Margarita Patron Silver, fresh squeezed lime juice, fresh orange juice and agave nectar

Café Margarita Our house margarita served on the rocks or frozen

Try it frozen with: • A Swirl of freshly made Sangria • Blended strawberries • Blue Curacao