Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 46189 reviews

What zuzanna ziecina doesn't like about Cafe Coyote:
Food is good, but if you are looking for authentic high quality Mexican food, this is not the place to go. It is a TOURIST TRAP and incredibly Americanized. This place is great for a cheap, low-quality and QUICK meal. The food comes out incredibly fast and the service is quick-to-act as well. They have breakfast served on Friday and on the weekend. View all feedback. What Donald Matsuura likes about Cafe Coyote:
Delicious Authentic Mexican food They can accommodate tons of people, I was told they have 3 kitchens, with 15-20 servers. Fast service, fast food, reasonable prices. They have two women hand rolling tortillas out front. View all feedback.

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Google
4.3 ★ from 12610 reviews
Berenice
09.02.2024 - 10:09

The tortillas and margaritas that’s all I have to see!! And lobster but everything else was just ok

D
09.02.2024 - 10:09

There are no shortages of Mexican joints in SD. You are really just 30 minutes from the border. In the Old Town area, I would say Cafe Coyote is probably the be...

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Suresh
09.02.2024 - 10:09

Our favorite place for Mexican in Old Town San Diego. We had Fajitas, Pollo Al Carbon, Carnitas. Their handmade warm tortillas were authentic as it gets!

Shevaun
09.02.2024 - 10:09

Walked up while it looked very busy with a party of 7, was told it'd be a 20 min wait. Some of us started to cross the street to wonder while waiting and then t...

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Alison
09.02.2024 - 10:09

Fresh made tortillas, great vibe! The margarita flight was a fun way to try all of the variations. Don’t be intimidated by the line, the wait wasn’t very long a...

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The restaurant in Old Town San Diego offers a mixed experience according to recent diners. While some praise the quick service and fun atmosphere, others feel the food lacks authentic Mexican flavors. Despite mixed reviews on food quality, the margaritas and homemade flour tortillas receive high praise. The atmosphere is festive with mariachi singers and the staff is friendly and efficient. Overall, it seems to be a popular spot for a quick and casual meal, especially for tourists visiting Old Town San Diego.

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 15516 reviews
Belinda
22.07.2023 - 04:20

The service was great, the tortillas!! Omg!! The best, I had the lobster and all I can say is it was amazing,it’s definitely a must stop when in San Diego, I do...

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Alicia
22.07.2023 - 04:20

Omgz, this place is huge! Great atmosphere, perfect location, food was great, drinks even better. We're from Dallas, Texas and We'll Be Back!!

Mark
22.07.2023 - 04:20

Did a day trip from Arizona just to have lunch at the Coyote.... excellent food and great service! Love their Menudo best on the West Coast! Many more day trips...

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Jo
22.07.2023 - 04:20

Really lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. My original margarita was awesome and the lime shrimps with lime and tequila dip were extremely tasty no wonder the...

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Delilah
22.07.2023 - 04:20

Great food and margaritas! Went for dinner and then breakfast. Always on the list to complete our San Diego trips from Az!!

Sirved
4.1 ★ from 5960 reviews
Pete
25.11.2017 - 00:37

The food was good. We were here six years ago. Good margaritas and during the stay got tortillas and salsa while we read the menu. The Fiesta Sampler was good,...

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Maria
26.03.2022 - 12:10

Such a fun atmosphere! It seems that all Mexican restaurants in the old town have the same menu, so we have come to the atmosphere and this place was great! My...

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Anne
23.04.2019 - 16:28

This is a family lover who never disappoints. I love to sit right before making homemade potatoes. This visit was not disappointed. Food was cooked perfection a...

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Camren
03.12.2018 - 21:22

That was a really funny experience! The family enjoyed the food and ambience. Really funny aspects to every part of the restaurant. I recommend sitting next to...

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Linwood
21.10.2020 - 10:28

This is a nice, spacious restaurant. It has free chips and salsa, large fountain drinks, generous portions, and pretty reasonable prices. The actual food taste...

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Menu
4.4 ★ from 6 reviews
Carmen
08.11.2018 - 02:14

I visited Cafe Coyote Cafe for my birthday and had a great experience. A special thanks to Anastasia who went out of her way to make sure that I...

Margaretta
08.08.2018 - 23:24

We've been here for 16 years. This is a family must stop for us every time we are in San Diego. Good food, excellent atmosphere, good people.

Hortense
29.11.2021 - 13:27

Great food. extremely fast service. From sitting, getting orders and getting food, I should say it was all within 10 minutes....

Anne
22.02.2020 - 15:53

The lines are long and deceiving, but don't be discouraged because you get seated fairly quickly.

Jaak
11.10.2019 - 03:23

After a sweet and gorgeous road bike ride from Oceanside to Old town SD with a girlfriend, I Yelped "margaritas".

Menuism
3.5 ★ from 1 reviews
Tareshannon
18.07.2023 - 00:41

Homemade Flour tortillas are worth a visit to this place in Old Town San Diego. The service is not great, but the atmosphere is fun, decorative and the food/mar...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 6766 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.7 ★ from 5330 reviews

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