PDF Menu - Ted`s Café Escondido

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!
Available 11am-4pm Mon-Fri
Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item.
Served with rice and beans. 10.99
1 Ted’s Create Your Own
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Nachos
Single-serve portion
•Beans
•Chicken
• Ground Beef
• Shredded Beef
Choose any two:
Mini Cheese
Quesadilla
Tacos
A 6-inch flour tortilla
generously filled with
our Cheddar & Jack
cheeses
Enchiladas
Crispy Corn or Soft Flour Tortilla
•Chicken
•Ground Beef
•Shredded Beef
• Cheese with Chili con Carne
• Spinach with Crema Sauce
• Chicken with Crema Sauce
• Ground or Shredded Beef
with Chili con Carne
2 One Burrito
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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.
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.
A mildly spicy, medium-sized variety of chili pepper.
This pepper is commonly used in Mexican cooking and
is typically eaten when deep green.
A fresh herb widely used in Mexican cooking.
Your server would be happy to let you sample
its unique flavor.
Monterey Style
Smothered with caramelized onions and bell peppers, and
our melted cheese blend.
We use flat, thick tortilla chips, perfect for topping with a
blend of melted cheeses and a variety of additional toppings.
Pico de Gallo
Crema Sauce
A typical Mexican “sour cream sauce.” Delicately
flavored with fresh lemon juice and seasonings.
A mild, large green chili pepper, most commonly used to
make chile rellenos.
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.
A very spicy variety of small chili peppers. Typically
orange in color.
Choice of shredded chicken or beef (ground or shredded),
served with a choice of your favorite sauce.
4 One Handmade Tamale
Choice of chicken with crema sauce or beef with chili con
carne sauce. Add an extra Handmade Tamale for 1.00.
#2: Fajita Beef Burrito
5 Taco Salad
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Choice of shredded chicken or beef (ground or shredded).
6
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POLLO ESPECIAL
A Slow Marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection.
Monterey Style: 10.99 Fajita Style: Chicken 13.99 Steak or Combo 14.99
We make ours fresh, in-house, using diced tomatoes, fresh
cilantro, finely diced onion and jalapenos, fresh lemon juice
and garlic salt.
Poblano Pepper
’Dilla
3 One Chimichanga
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Nachos
Cilantro
Habanero Pepper
Jalapeno Pepper
Ted’s Choose Two
8.99
Choose any two of these items:
Bottomless
Tortilla Soup
Cantina
Side 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
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.
Ask your server about our flavorful vegetarian or gluten-sensitive menu items.
For our guests 12 and under. 4.49
Taco
Choose chicken or beef and top with cheese. Served
with rice and beans. A kid’s all-time favorite!
Enchilada
Cheese enchilada covered with chili con carne and
served with rice and beans.
Mini Quesadilla
One of our favorite café plates made just for kids!
A cheese quesadilla served with rice and beans.
Add chicken or beef .50
Burrito
One small chicken burrito with cheese sauce
or beef burrito with chili con carne. Served
with rice and beans.
Corn Dog
Every kid’s favorite! Served with fries or rice
and beans.
Chicken Fingers and Fries
Our cafe-fried chicken fingers with fries or
rice and beans.
Small Nachos
A serving of cheese, chicken or beef nachos.
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Soft Drinks
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!
• 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.
Iced 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
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
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Virgin Cactus Cooler, Virgin Piñata Punch, Jarrito’s
Bottled Sodas (Mandarin Orange, Fruit Punch, Piña,
and Strawberry) 2.99
Beer
Draft Beer
Domestic
Bud Light
Coors Light
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
Always-Fresh Guacamole
We 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
Imported Beer
Pacifico
Dos XX Equis
Amber
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
Bottled Beer
Ted’s Tecate
Tecate Light
Corona Extra
Corona Light
Carta Blanca
Bohemia
Modelo Especial
Pacifico
Negra Modelo
Dos Equis Lager
Ted’s Tecate
The Perfect Margarita
Margaritas
The Perfect Margarita
Fresh squeezed limes, Patron
Silver, Patron Citronge and an
addition of Grand Marnier Liquor
Café Margarita
Our house margarita
served on the rocks or
frozen
Skinny Margarita
Patron Silver, fresh
squeezed lime juice, fresh
orange juice and agave nectar
Try it frozen with:
• A Swirl of freshly made
Sangria
• Blended strawberries
• Blue Curacao
Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item
FULL-FLAVORED FAJITA ENCHILADAS
Handmade Tortilla Soup
Made 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
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 Salad
Chicken Black Bean Salsa Salad with Slow Marinated Chicken
A 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
CHICKEN BLACK BEAN SALSA SALAD
Cantina Side 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
A 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
Double Steak Fajita
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
A 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
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
Your 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 Especial
Four 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
Mexican Flag Enchilada Sampler
Start 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
Served with rice and beans.
Choose One
11.99
Choose Two
12.99
Choose Three
13.99
Choose Four
Nachos
Single-serve portion
•Beans
•Chicken
• Ground Beef
• Shredded Beef
• Cheese with Chili con Carne
• Spinach with Crema Sauce
• Chicken with Crema Sauce
• Ground or Shredded Beef
with Chili con Carne
•Chicken
• Ground or Shredded Beef
Choose Four: Cheese Enchilada, Fajita Steak Nacho, Crispy Ground Beef Taco,
Fajita Chicken Mini Quesadilla
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.
Steamed Grilled Vegetable Medley Steamed
A mix of fresh garden
Corn
Pinto Beans
vegetables grilled
to perfection.
Always-Fresh Guacamole
Single serving 2.29
Double serving 2.99
Burrito Dinner
Tostada Plate
Chimichanga Dinner
POLLO RANCHERO
A 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
Tacos Crispy Corn or Soft Flour Tortilla
House-mashed, garlic-infused
potatoes with finely diced
green chilies, a Ted’s favorite.
A 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
Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item
Enchiladas
Pappas Mexicanos
Mexican Flag Enchilada Sampler
14.99
Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita
chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item.
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
Classic Mexican Dinner
Plato Gordo
Mini Cheese
Quesadilla
Nachos
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
Corn con Crema
Corn in a creamy sauce
with a blend of spices and
finely diced green chiles.
Sour Cream and House-Made Pico de Gallo
Choose one 1.29
Choose two 1.99
A 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 Dinner
An 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
Two 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
A 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 Verde
Pork 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 MONTEREY
A 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