Tecate is a city in Baja California, Mexico, and the municipal seat of Tecate Municipality. It is on the border with Tecate, California, United States and is part of the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. There is a small port of entry between the sister cities that serves as an alternative to the bustling ports of entry in Tijuana. As of 2019, the city of Tecate had a population of 108,860 inhabitants, while the metropolitan area has a population of 132,406 inhabitants. The city sits at an elevation of 540 metres above sea level.
Tecate is best known outside of metropolitan San Diego–Tijuana for Tecate beer. Tecate beer is one of the most popular beers in Mexico.