Step 1

Place tomatoes, tomatillo, onion, chiles, and garlic on a large comal (or skillet) over medium heat.

Step 2

Remove cloves of garlic as soon as char spots appear. Let cool and peel.

Step 3

Roast tomatoes, tomatillo, onion, and chiles until char spots form and tomatoes begin to break apart.

Step 4

Add salt and cloves of garlic to a molcajete. Crush with tejolote until a paste forms.

Step 5

Add onion and crush until onion breaks down and a thick paste forms.

Step 6

Add chiles. Pierce with a paring knife; then crush into small pieces.

Step 7

Add tomatoes and tomatillo and crush until desired consistency.

Step 8

Stir in cilantro and serve with chips or tostadas.