Death by Tequila - Carmel Valley - Updated 2026, Mexican Restaurant in San Diego, CA

About this restaurant

A Baja restaurant and tequila bar with two locations.
One in the heart of downtown Encinitas and our newest location in the Pacific Highlands of Carmel Valley.

DxT is a place of delicious contrasts. Of food without borders that tells the story of our shared coastline: its vibrant cuisine, the surf culture, the rebellious spirit. Where a come as you are vibe provides the backdrop for playful, experimental dishes that burst with color and elevated flavors. Where locals gather after dark to sip handcrafted cocktails and savor a Smugglers List of fine tequila and mezcal you won’t find anywhere else in San Diego.

La vida es corta (life is short), surrender to its pleasures.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Closed Daily 5:00 am–5:00 am
Website
https://deathbytequila.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Josue Baca-Gutierrez

Location
5965 Village Way Ste E107, San Diego, CA 92130-2475
Area
Carmel Valley
Cross Street
Located in The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch
Parking Details
There is a free parking garage located directly behind Madero's
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Salsa and Guacamole

Cuatro SalsasUS$17.00
traditional guacamole | fire roasted salsa | pineapple habanero salsa | charred tomatillo salsa
DXT GuacamoleUS$16.00
Avocado | Tomato | Onion | Jalapeno | Pomegranate | Toasted Pepitas | Cotija
Pineapple Habanero SalsaUS$8.00
pineapple | habanero | chives
Traditional GuacamoleUS$14.00
avocado | cilantro | jalapeño | tomato
Fire Roasted SalsaUS$8.00
fire roasted tomatoes | spring onions | garlic
Charred Tomatillo SalsaUS$8.00
pepitas | tomatillo | jalapeno | roasted poblano peppers

Del Jardin

Caesar SaladUS$14.00
caesar dressing | cotija | pickled red onion | roasted pepitas | grilled corn | radishes
Ensalada de FrutaUS$12.00
Watermelon | Honeydew | Cantaloupe | Cucumber | Pomegranate | Hierbabuena | Tequila Vinaigrette

Del Mar

Tuna AguachileUS$16.00
Passionfruit Aguachile, Avocado, Radish, Hoja Santa, Lime, Tostadas
Ceviche de Pescado y CamaronUS$15.00
Citrus Cured Shrimp, Local White Fish, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Cilantro, Avocado, Tostadas

Sopa

Poblano CremaUS$10.00
Queso Panela, Chile Oil, Tortilla Strips
Sopa de TortillaUS$10.00
Dried Chile Broth, Tortilla Strips, Avocado, Crema, Queso Fresco, Cilantro

DxT Tacos

Avocado TacoUS$7.00
Tempura | radish jalapeño slaw | crema | salsa seca | lime
Gobernador Shrimp TacoUS$8.00
shrimp | oaxaca cheese | bell peppers | onions | chipotle | lime
Duroc Pork Carnitas TacoUS$7.00
Pickled Red Onion | Cilantro Sprouts | Salsa Roja
Short Rib Asada TacoUS$7.00
Guacamole | Radish | Red Onion | Salsa Verde | Cilantro

Platos Fuertes

Carnitas BurritoUS$14.00
rice | beans | cheese | cilantro | onions | salsa roja | side of chips
Short Rib BurritoUS$15.00
rice | beans | cheese | salsa verde | onions | cilantro | side of chips
Grilled Spanish OctopusUS$27.00
mole verde | fingerling potatoes | yellow squash | toasted pepitas | pepita oil | salsa seca
Zucchini Cauliflower BowlUS$13.00
cilantro rice | black beans | avocado | crema | cotija cheese | pickled red onions

Sides

Black BeansUS$5.00
Black beans with cotija cheese
Cilantro RiceUS$5.00
Vegetable EscabecheUS$6.00
Pickled carrots, jalapenos, cauliflower, and onions
Bone MarrowUS$9.00
Bone Marrow with salsa seca, chives, and grilled sourdough
Smoked Sweet PotatoesUS$8.00
Smoked Sweet Potatoes with guajillo, almond salsa seca, and a chipotle crema

Desserts

Cinnamon ChurrosUS$10.00
Dulce de leche | Guava caramel | Cinnamon Sugar
Cajeta SemifredoUS$10.00
Chocolate EmpanadasUS$10.00
Regular ChurrosUS$8.00
Kids ChurrosUS$5.00

Death by Tequila - Carmel Valley

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Additional information

Salsa and Guacamole

Cuatro SalsasUS$17.00

DXT GuacamoleUS$16.00

Pineapple Habanero SalsaUS$8.00

Traditional GuacamoleUS$14.00

Fire Roasted SalsaUS$8.00

Charred Tomatillo SalsaUS$8.00

Del Jardin

Caesar SaladUS$14.00

Ensalada de FrutaUS$12.00

Del Mar

Tuna AguachileUS$16.00

Ceviche de Pescado y CamaronUS$15.00

Sopa

Poblano CremaUS$10.00

Sopa de TortillaUS$10.00

DxT Tacos

Avocado TacoUS$7.00

Gobernador Shrimp TacoUS$8.00

Duroc Pork Carnitas TacoUS$7.00

Short Rib Asada TacoUS$7.00

Platos Fuertes

Carnitas BurritoUS$14.00

Short Rib BurritoUS$15.00

Grilled Spanish OctopusUS$27.00

Zucchini Cauliflower BowlUS$13.00

Sides

Black BeansUS$5.00

Cilantro RiceUS$5.00

Vegetable EscabecheUS$6.00

Bone MarrowUS$9.00

Smoked Sweet PotatoesUS$8.00

Desserts

Cinnamon ChurrosUS$10.00

Cajeta SemifredoUS$10.00

Chocolate EmpanadasUS$10.00

Regular ChurrosUS$8.00

Kids ChurrosUS$5.00

Additional information

Permanently Closed