Join the team
We're hiring at every location.
El Pueblo is growing — five locations across San Diego County, and La Jolla opening Spring 2026. We're always looking for energetic, reliable people to join the team. Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay transparency
Pay ranges by role.
Published in compliance with California SB 1162. Actual offers within these ranges depend on experience and location. Tipped roles list the base wage; actual earnings include the shared tip pool.
| Role | Pay range |
|---|---|
| Team Member | $19.25–$22.25/hr + $4.50/hr in shared tip pool |
| Shift Lead | $24.75/hr + $4.50/hr in shared tip pool |
| Assistant Manager | $26.50/hr |
Pay ranges reflect the salary or hourly wage range El Pueblo Mexican Food reasonably expects to pay for each position, as required by California Labor Code §432.3. Ranges may be revised over time; the version published at the moment you apply controls. All four open locations participate: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar. (La Jolla opens Spring 2026.) Apply through the portal below — each listing matches a row in this table.
Open positions
Current openings.
Browse current openings and apply directly below — every position, every location, in one place.
Every full-time role comes with:
What you get.
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision on select roles)
- Free meal every shift
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(K)
- Raises based on work performance