Cafe Coyote

The food was delicious and the waitress was very friendly. You can make a reservation or just walk in. The tortillas are freshly made. Will definitely go again and highly recommend it.

Seriously delicious food with thoughtful and impeccable service. Aidé made our experience amazing for us traveling parents with a toddler! She made excellent recommendations on our margarita (We got the “perfect for two”) and meals (Carnitas plate was drool worthy!). The food came out incredibly fast, and we ended with a warm churro far better than Disney! Thank you so much to the awesome staff at Cafe Coyote for a wonderful time. Would recommend to anyone visiting San Diego!

Was lured into this place by the tourist bait hot fresh tortilla made by the sidewalk. Obviously it worked since there was a long wait line. But we were seated fast. They have an extensive menu. We ordered the ceviche, albondingas meatball soup, and fish tacos. The servings were large. Ceviche came with a generous pile of shrimps but had more tomato sauce and lacking fresh lime juice, the soup was mild and not as bold a flavor I’ve had at other places, and the fish tacos were as expected…fried fish chunks. The place reminded me of Texmex chains like Chevy’s but maybe a slight notch better. Overall, come with a healthy appetite for the large serving and festive atmosphere. I left wondering why I did not order a dish with their own made tortilla…maybe next time. But then there’s plenty of similar places in Old Town.

Loved our visit to Café Coyote! We sat outside and got to watch fresh tortillas being made right there—$10 for a dozen and totally worth it, they were excellent. The food was incredible—the California burrito still makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Chips and salsa were fresh and tasty, and the huevos rancheros were delicious. Tons of seating options—inside, patio, and sidewalk—and the service was quick and friendly. Oh, and the margaritas? So good. I may even fly back to California just to go here!

Everything was great. Good food. Good tortillas, although a little too floury. The Chiles Rellenos were amazing. I asked for a spicy salsa, and sadly, I was told there was none. To me, the rice tasted a bit like boxed rice. Drinks were good, and the ambiance was nice with live music

Visited Café Coyote during a business trip to San Diego. The ambiance was lively and festive, which initially set high expectations. However, the food was just average—not bad, but nothing to write home about. Given the steep prices, I anticipated a more memorable dining experience. It felt more like a tourist attraction than a place for authentic Mexican cuisine. If you’re in Old Town and looking for a vibrant atmosphere, it might be worth a visit, but for genuine flavors, there are better options elsewhere.

This is a great atmosphere to experience Mexican food and drinks in an authentic place. I feel like the food is OK but I’m fine with that because the ambience and service are really good. If you’re from out of town and you are in old town, I think this is a good spot. The margaritas were good and I would suggest getting one while you’re there!

Great food! Awesome atmosphere and who doesn't like homemade Tortillas?! Our server Ryan was top notch. Let me acknowledge that we went Valentine's weekend and it was packed. However we were seated quickly and Ryan was super busy and we still had great service with a smile and suggestions. He was super patient and helpful being that 3 out of our party of 4 were newcomers. Thank you for an experience that should be the standard in restaurant visits!

Food and drinks were very good, but Ash's service was amazing and took our experience to a new level.

The food at Café Coyote was decent--not anything too special, but it had a good taste, especially for a spot known for authentic Mexican cuisine. I enjoy Mexican food, though not everything is my favorite. We ordered a sampler and a couple of beers--it was okay overall. What really made the visit enjoyable was the great service. Our server, Aide, was friendly, attentive, and always around when we needed something. That kind of service definitely made the experience better.

Ana was an amazing waitress. Made my family feel very welcome and comfortable. The food was great and the hospitality was great.

Stopped in for lunch on a Thursday. It was busy, but still plenty of seating available. We were seated right away. It's fun to watch the gals make homemade tortillas. Rookie mistake I didn't even order tortillas! Wished I would have done so. The margaritas looked amazing, but I'm not drinking at the moment so was unable to partake. The complimentary chips and salsa were plenty. The food was good, good ole' stick to the ribs Mexican food! Nothing to complain about, also nothing necessarily over the top. Food was served almost right away, that was very impressive! There was lots of seating both indoor and outdoor, even the indoor was more al fresco since everything was so open. Good vibes. There were singers and a photographer who solicited us, but we just politely declined. I would recommend this restaurant for families, couples, groups.

If you've never been to Cafe Coyote, can you say've been to Old Town San Diego? A staple here and definitely a cool place to be, at the heart of the hustle and bustle. Come here for the vibes and margaritas, not the food. Service was great, but I was really disappointed with how my food tasted. The carne asada was tough and bland. The rice was soggy, and my eggs were overcooked. Overall just not great food.

Food is delicious and authentic, they even have MexicanGrandmas making the tortillas and burrito wraps fresh! Margaritas are perfect Service is excellent! I highly recommend this place

Super busy, super loud, but one of, if not the best Mexican restaurants I've eaten at! Definitely a must stop if you're in the area. But a little tip, if someone comes to your table and offers to take photos of you and your party, say no. All the food I ate here was high quality and tasted fantastic and fresh. The chips were thick and tasted homemade and the salsa had a nice little kick to it without being overly hot or spicy. My chicken fajitas were unbelievably delicious. The chunks of chicken were large, they had an amazing flavor, and they were super moist. The flour tortillas also tasted like something that was homemade and very fresh rather than that store bought taste you sometimes feel like you get when you eat out. I devoured my entire meal, or at least as much as I could eat. The sides of rice and beans seemed enormous! Mom really enjoyed her carne asada and shrimp. We talked about how good the dinner was multiple times afterwards. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was one of the employees going around to each table and offering to take a few photos of everyone and that it was free. We said sure and they snapped a few. Halfway through our meal the person came back and hands us a tiny wallet sized picture which was the "free" picture, and then proceeded to show us the other photos they took of us on this little photo holder but that of course costs money. The thing is, the pictures they took of us were just plain bad. Low quality and low effort. After we declined, I just used my mom's phone and took a few pictures of us at the table to commemorate our time there. While I get that some people may like to have that kind of photo souvenir from eating here, the least they could is be honest from the start. Just approach the table and offer to take photos of everyone but that if we'd like prints it will cost extra. Don't say the pictures are free and then come back with a tiny pixelated print that's washed out and over exposed and then try to sell us normal sized photos. It felt like predatory behavior trying to milk more money out of us while we were enjoying our meal. The food was amazing, no question about it. But I did not enjoy the whole picture racket they had going on. Yes I would recommend eating here but if someone show up at your table offering to take photos of you and your party at the table, just say no. They'll come back with the pictures in a fancy sleeve and want more money from you.

A huugge space so it's really not horrible when you see a long line out front. A staple of old town sd and they had me at free chips and salsa. I got the Roberto's special which had chile rellano and asada. I was fully prepared for the possibility of the asada being tough, dry, bland. But it was none of the above! And with a flavorful mouthful with rice beans, salsa, guac, or jalapeno, every bite was a party. And it was so much food. Everyone had a great time.

Pretty good spot overall. I made a reservation online with a special note that it was my partner's birthday. We got up to the restaurant. I told the host I made a reservation but she didn't check the tablet. Since there were tables open anyways we got sat somewhere. Though I was also kinda hoping she would check the tablet to see the birthday note. Our server Oscar was nice. He rang up an extra entree so we were confused when it came out but they fixed it. We reminded him about napkins a couple times. The food was good and came how we ordered. I think there was too much sauce in on enchiladas for my preference. The menu has a wide variety of items. I do wish the drinks came before the food but they all came at the same time. The ambiance is very inviting and colorful. There's a ton of seating in and outside as well as private rooms.

Just what you need! The food was good but the service was amazing. I came with a party of 15+ and our waiter managed everything so smoothly! Our food came out quickly and fresh. I wish we could've had better views but because our party was so large we were placed in a room. The room was nice and worked out so we didn't need to yell over the noise. Heads up, the bill can only be split 3 ways. There is also a band that came by to play for tips and a photographer comes by to take pictures.

Had the best time coming in here ! I love the service from the moment we came in we were treated with kindness. Our waitress Aide is so sweet and funny and made everything enjoyable ! Food was a 10/10 !

Loved everything about this place the music the food and the culture. I love how big it is and plenty of seating. We went for Mother's Day brunch and it did not disappoint. The service was a little so so but I imagine it was because it was busts we were seated in a room and forgotten about a few times where we had to ask for a bust boy or passing waitress to get our server. However overall loved it! The homemade tortillas were the best part of the fajitas!!!! They even provided a free Mother's Day photo or you could buy the big prints for 1-$25 or 2 for $40 In my opinion that's a bit much for photos of dining haha maybe 1-$10 or 2- for $15 that way they still make money and you get a cute keepsake

Carne asada nachos were fantastic and the service was great! Super patio and fantastic weather. Tacos were great too Chips were hard and stale. Fun place to hunker down

My friend and I grabbed lunch at Cafe Coyote around 12pm on a Wednesday. It was my first time at the restaurant, and I think my jaw dropped by how stunning the outside courtyard area was. Loved how the decor represented Mexican heritage. It was warm but overcast day, so we opted to sit outdoor. Overall service was fine. Our waitress was attentive, and the food came out fairly quickly after we ordered. Towards the end of our meal, a mariachi duo showed up and went around the tables to duet. The homemade chips were awesome, and the guac was so fresh. I thought my meal was fine. I ordered the fish taco and chile relleno a carte. The common thread between my taco and chile relleno was the lack of seasoning. Both were bland to me. Nonetheless, I was full and satisfied because the a la carte portions were huge.

Food: I had the chicken chipotle flautas plate and they were great--super crispy (which I love), cheesy, and everything on the plate just worked really well together. We also had complementary chips and salsa--the chips tasted fresh and weren't overly salty, and the salsa had a nice kick without being too spicy. Portions are pretty big and really tasty! Service: The staff was really nice--helpful, patient, and kept things moving even with how busy it was. Ambiance: It's a lively spot, definitely popular. We made a reservation, which helped. Expect a fun atmosphere--there might even be someone coming around offering to play guitar at your table. It is very decorated as well and adds to the vibe. Overall, a busy but upbeat and enjoyable experience.

Ambiance was nice 5/5 Drinks selection 5/5 Service today 2/5, we sat down and waited about 14 mins before we were greeted and ordered our drinks, apps, entrees all at once because we were so ready. Food was 4.5/5 The server did apologized to us for coming to us after taking so long.... I thought of getting up to leave but really wanted my wife to try the food here and the tortillas that were hand made. Food comes with a hefty price to fair.... Depends what you order... They also have kids menu, and it doesn't not taste bad for the kids. I mean for some reason, anywhere you go, after you shop, every vendor in town hands you a card to come eat here to get a free appetizer, which was a bean cheese chorizo dip with chips. It was pretty decent actually.... Like the Frito can dip but the real thing.

Came here since the resort I stayed at gave us a coupon for a complimentary appetizer. First...the place is HUGE! I sat towards the front but the restrooms were all the way in the back and there was sooooooo much seating space back there. Started with the standard chips and salsa. It was ok. The tortilla chips are not the best i e ever had hit they worked. I only had a shrimp taco and it was ok. The creamy sauce on top was a new twist that I've never experienced My watermelon mocktail was YUMMY! My parents had the beef and chicken tacos and thought they were yummy. Personally the best part was the gentleman coming around to play their guitars. Overall, I will definitely be back when I'm hungrier.

Our server Ana was amazing... best homemade tortillas too! And the red enchilada sauce is to die for !

It was our last day in San Diego and we decided to have our last meal at Old Town and decided to try out cafe coyote for a late lunch. This restaurant was popping and was very busy. Honestly for the amount of guest they had, they were quick and very efficient. I'm not sure what the difference is between the cantina and the cafe but I know they are one of the same. This restaurant is huge. It goes all the way to the back where they have rooms for larger parties which I thought was amazing and very considerate. Honestly their line didn't end. There were always people waiting to dine. On to our experience with our server Ana. Once we were seated, we got some chips and salsa right away which btw was so good. Our server refilled it twice and gave us a taste of their spicy salsa as well. All I can say is shoutout to Ana. She was very attentive and would swing by every a couple of mins or so to check on us to make sure we had everything we needed. She was very personable and someone you can joke with. That's what you really want for a server is someone you can have conversations with and have some personality and Ana was just fun and always had a smile on her face. What we ordered: Lobster plate (MP): this was on the pricier side but was well worth it. It was very tasty and my god did it have a lot of lobster meat. Also Idk what they do to their butter but it was so good and not overwhelming. It had a perfect taste of lemon and definitely wasn't oily. My boyfriend ordered some carne asada tacos which was very delicious and was really good per my boyfriend's comment. I also got their original 16oz margarita blended with patron and I pretty much destroyed that drink lol. This restaurant is very engaging, they have folks singing for you if you as well as taking photos of you for souvenirs. You get a photo to keep for free and some to purchase. This was a great end to our trip. Amazing server, amazing food and just overall amazing experience. Highly recommend this restaurant and make sure to ask for Ana. She's amazing. Keep smiling girl you're awesome.

The only thing bad about this place would be the wait! The staff are prompt and courteous, the open air atmosphere is lovely, and the food is amazing! Every single time we are in San Diego this is a mandatory stop, no exceptions! Pro tip- get some of the fresh handmade tortillas on your way out, you will be so glad you did! Oh and when they tell you the salsa can be a little hot, trust and believe it's hot. The medium had me sweating!

Love the food and service here. Good authentic Mexican food. Yummy chips and salsa. Amazing cocktail drinks. They also have live mariachi that go around to tables. We will be back

Cafe Coyote is an Old Town institution. It's a huge place and although there was a long line to check in it seemed like people were getting seated right away. We had made a last minute reservation about an hour before which ended up being a good call. There were mariachi walking around playing music and plenty of servers attending to the tables in the vibrant atmosphere. The menu was so large that I was almost intimidated! I ended up going with one of their big margaritas and one of the specials for the month, the Sonora Tacos. We also used the Yelp check-in offer for the chorizo bean dip. Our group of 6 really enjoyed all the food. While it's not the best you'll ever have, the combo of the fun atmosphere, variety of dishes and large portion sizes are worth coming back for.

I was here for Mother's Day and I have to say that I'm so disappointed at the quality of the food that came out. Both of our food arrived cold. It was so cold to the point where the cheese in the tortilla wasn't even melted (it was supposed to have been fried in oil). This location shouldn't be as hyped up as it is on TikTok (that's how we found this place). Definitely a huge waste of money for what we got. When I mentioned it to the server, he told us he would give us 10% off but didn't help rectify anything haha. We didn't end up eating the food. We paid and left. Never again.

My mom was pulled in by the lady making fresh tortillas at the front, so there was really no stopping her. It's definitely a bit showy and touristy, although as others have said, if you are looking for a booking for a big group, they definitely have space for that! It was pretty crowded as everyone was seated outside. We were sat near the lady making tortillas. It was nice to watch but it also means you are a bit in the way - Mom had to get up a couple times to let someone through with more dough, flour, etc Our waiter was nice but just kind of disappeared... reminded me of British restaurants where your waiter is never to be seen again even though you just want to pay and go! He was quick to get us water, chips, and salsa though. We both ordered the Carne Asada tacos - mine with rice and beans, Mom just had rice. Food comes out quickly, which is great if your are hungry or in a hurry. There was something different about the Carne Asada... and I realised that some of my favourite places grill it. They might grill this but it didn't have that flavour. It was delicious, just not may favourite. The rice and beans were good. My mom was upset that they didn't use the fresh tortillas that were being made but I pointed out that they were making flour tortillas but the tacos are made with corn tortillas. My mom does not like corn tortillas...oops! In theory she could have just bought one from the lady, but she still ate most of her tacos. It's ok, but not my favourite in San Diego!

Decent food (though I've had better). Great vibe and service. Live music. Great location. Fun spot!

Friendly, beautiful, and yummy. Authentic, hand made tortillas that you're able to watch be made, which is the main reason for coming. The margarita flight had 5 different flavors to try with a "sweet treat". They were decent but next time I would just get a regular marg, although it was nice to try the different flavors. The carnitas were a little bit dry, more than I'm used to, and came with 2 flour tortillas but I definitely use more than that. Wasn't a bad portion of meat but there were some dry chunks. They have a mariachi duo that goes around to the tables and they perform very well, it's a very nice touch to the ambiance. The environment is the main attraction here, but I'm hoping to go back and find a dish that really pops out.

I recommend making a reservation! Stopped by here on a Sunday for brunch. My wife and I. Got seated quickly, food was amazing, the vibe was awesome! Home made tortillas with my food, and the churros I got for dessert was icing on the cake! Would definitely be back next time in town.

Situated in historic Old Town San Diego, Cafe Coyote is a lively and expansive Mexican restaurant. I visited for a weekend breakfast and was fortunate to be seated before the rush. By mid-morning, the line stretched all the way along the front of the building, though it seemed like it moved fairly quickly. Guests can choose to sit indoors, outdoors, or on the patio. If seated outside, you can watch employees making fresh tortillas by hand--a fun touch to the experience. Complimentary chips are also provided at each table. Regarding the food and pricing, I was disappointed. Breakfast was rather expensive, and the flavors didn't quite justify the cost. Simply adding bacon as a side to the Coyote Breakfast Plate was $5.95, which felt very steep for what was offered.

Loved everything about this restaurant from the food to drinks to service!! I got the birria plate and it was so delicious!! The portion given was also really good for the price! I also got a mango margarita which was also super good and huge! Our server was amazing! He always made sure we had everything we needed and had such a fun, positive attitude! The location was also super cool and lively!

Tried a few more things this time and I gotta say that I enjoyed my experience this time way more. From the amazing service from Francisco, to the delicious margaritas and fresh homemade flour tortillas, I will definitely come back. The new general manager Trevor also stopped by to check in and say hello which was really nice. We got to sit at the bar and started with the yummy complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were nice and crispy and seemed fresh. We got a spicy margarita and a blended mango margarita. Francisco did not skimp on the spice which I loved and you could even see the fresh jalapenos he used! My partner really enjoyed his mango margarita. For food we got the shrimp ceviche and the al pastor tacos ($5 on taco Tues). The ceviche came in a large portion and a very healthy side of chips. My partner liked the al pastor tacos. We also got to try a couple of the homemade flour tortillas and I am forever ruined. These are nothing like the ones you get in the store. Way more flavorful and soft. Located on the main street in old town, it's a big space with both indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of people there on a Tues night but didn't seem to be a wait to get seated. We had a reservation and got seated right at our reservation time.

Fun spot to enjoy anytime but we came on cinco de mayo - so even better! Service was great, chips and salsa delicious. We came for drinks so we tried the margarita sampler. All were incredibly sweet (if you like them super sweet this is for you!) and we were a bit surprised at the price once the bill came - to be fair, we didn't ask front - but after tip well over 80 bucks for two. Might have been equivalent to maybe a margarita and a half total. A great experience, but not super great margaritas - at least for us!

Great atmosphere- good Margherita, good service- awesome live music to celebrate Cinco De Mayo! Spicy Watermelon Margherita was excellent- tacos were very tasty! Good Guacamole and salsa was awesome! Recommend in Old Town!

Just flew in into San Diego and the weather was feeling great out here. Heard about this place through TikTok and I immediately had to come and check it out. I ordered a horchata to start off with and wow that was a huge glass compared to what I typically get. The chips and salsa were fresh and homemade. Can't go wrong with Asada tacos so I ordered 3. The waiter Richy was helpful and a sweetheart! This place lives up to the expectations. Highly recommend this place to anyone flying in.

Our hotel recommended Cafe Coyote. Tortilla chips and salsa were fresh and tasty. We ordered the June special - Alambre Tacos with rice and beans; they were delicious! Our server was Javier; he was amazing! Recommend if you are in the Old Town area.

When arriving to Cafe Coyote, it is situated in Old Town San Diego. Parking is street parking, but there is a free lot towards the historical center. Depending when you go, reservations are highly recommended since it gets busy; especially at night. When we arrived at the restaurant there was a line to be seated, but we were seated immediately because of our reservation. The vibe of the restaurant is so awesome. There's seating inside and outside. The smells of delicious Mexican food and fresh warm tortillas fill the air! They have a large menu so definitely give it a good look over before you go! All of the employees were so friendly and were very helpful. We ordered the chile con queso, a side of tortillas, the carne asada burrito plate, suizas enchiladas, horchata, and bunuelos. The chile con queso was very creamy, very rich in taste. It was velvety smooth and you could taste the jack cheese! Side note: also is delicious smothered on your food! The tortillas were so delicious! They were fresh and warm and the perfect thickness! They cost $1 per tortilla! The carne asada burrito plate comes with the burrito, rice and beans. For an extra $3 you can have the burrito covered in green salsa and queso, which we highly recommend! You can definitely taste that the tortilla was handmade! The sauce on top of the burrito added extra flavor which we loved! The carne asada was very juicy and cooked well! The guacamole inside the burrito was made to perfection, and the side of rice and beans complimented the burrito perfectly. The Enchilada plate comes with rice and beans as well! The flavors of the enchiladas were so good! Suizas enchiladas are chicken ones covered in green tomatillo sauce and topped with sour cream. Every single bite was delicious! I even poured some queso over it and it packed it with even more flavor! The horchata was so yummy! Definitely would recommend trying it! They give you a huge cup, too! And the bunuelos were so delicious! They were homemade, crispy, and warm and tossed in the perfect amount of cinnamon and sugar. We would highly recommend going to this restaurant for lunch or dinner! Everything we had was packed with so much love and flavor.

Yeah, the warm homemade tortillas dipped in butter is now going to be my request for my last meal! Stupid good. The salsa was amazing - just the right amount of spicy. Great seating environment, open social setting. Service was great with very friendly happy staff. Food was delicious and flavorful. A must if heading to San Diego.

Went here on a Saturday morning, and it wasn't overally busy surprisingly. It's a beautiful building with other small shops and old town down the block. Food was good. I had the chilaquiles rojo with steak, it was really good and flavorful. I just found it odd they cut the tortillas into small strips, like for tortilla soup, so it made it a bit hard to eat. They give you chips and salsa, salsa was good too. My daughter had the pancakes and they were good. I forgot what my partner ordered but he enjoyed his food as well. Before we left he bought a pack of fresh tortillas, CASH ONLY for the tortillas Definitely will return.

Not too long ago, an Uber driver recommended that we try this place, and so we did! It did have a bit of a wait at around 3pm on a Saturday, but it wasn't too crazy. There is plenty of seating, and the service was incredibly quick. The restaurant itself was also so cute!!! It was my first time visiting Old Town, and I enjoyed the vibe of the area, but I thought that the restaurant was especially cute with its decoration. Between the two of us, we ordered the tacos of the month, which were the Cochinita Pibil Tacos, and we got that as a trio. The tacos were so good!!! The beans and rice were good as well, but the tacos were so well-marinated and saucy. We also ordered a regular Mango Margarita (non-blended), and it was dangerous! Drink carefully haha. Overall, an amazing meal that I would love to come back and try again. Also, there was someone taking professional pictures of everyone in the restaurant, and we got a cute photo to take home for free, and they printed other pictures they took for an optional purchase as souvenir. Neat!

Quite the busy spot! This colorful decorated restaurant is large and seems to be popular. Staff was friendly and courteous. Can't say that anything was worth returning for except for their fresh flour tortillas. Food service was extremely fast, except the waters came after the entrees and the appetizer and cocktails were last.

We found this tasty place by walking to the end of Old Town & were served by a very helpful lady named Ash who kept bringing all of our new favorite drinks and appetizers ordered! She is so awesome! Fabulous booth to watch all the people walking by.. So fresh, hot & delicious! Started off with the homemade tortillas and we love your enchiladas! We look forward to returning to Ash at Cafe Coyote on our next vacation to San Diego to see Ash! Thank you!!

Visiting from Florida. Third time in the area, and it was always full, so we had to try it! Atmosphere and food is excellent. Our server Javier was awesome!! Didn't disappoint!

Cafe coyote was a nice place to stop just outside Old Town Historic site. There is a queue to wait for walk ins and another for reservations. The walk in queue moved fast on a Sunday afternoon. Inside had traditional decor and many tables. Ground, upstairs, outdoors. I ordered a chicken burrito plate and a Mayan mule. The mule came in a glass and not a copper mug. The burrito was bland but added sour cream and table salsa to spice it up. The table salsa was very good, a on the spicy/hot side which I prefer. The restrooms were to the back. For such a large place, there were two stalls for women. One door didn't have a lock causing a long queue.

we went there to eat last night. Host was trying to find us a place to sit, our waitress Aidi took over and made us a table for 6. Beautiful open air middle section, murals are painted all over the walls and looks really nice. We ordered drinks, when they came my Diet Pepsi came in the largest cup I have ever seen. perfect!!! I drink a ton of it so this was already off to a great start. we ordered our food and about 15 minutes later our food was out. incredibly fast!! We dug in and boy oh boy were we surprised. We live in NH and great Mexican food is unheard of, its hard enough to find good Mexican food. Last night AidI served us the BEST Mexican food ANY OF US have ever had. and we've been to Mexico. I had the Birria Tacos and they were phenomenal.you can't go wrong. ask for Aidi. she will take great care of you!!

So disappointed we were looking forward to eating here we ordered chilaquiles it was more like salad chips with a bit of salsa poured over. Real Mexican chilaquiles are NOT made this way. The eggs were disappointing too. I ordered them over easy and they were cooked super runny! The guacamole was terrible as well. It was a half of a avocado see picture. This place has really gone down. It use to be so much better 10 years ago. The only good thing is the location and outdoor seating. We will definitely not return it was a waste of money.

Good food, good area with nice decor, good service just a little pricey in my opinion but would come back definitely.

This was a cute little hidden gem that my friend and i decided to come here.. I've never been here before but it was nice.. the food was very tasty and fully of flavor. Our server was soo sweet and kept coming back to our table to double check on us throughout the night... the carne asade tacos are yummy of course.. another fav taco spot.

I came here for a bachelorette party and made reservations in advance. We had a large group, so when we got there, they placed us in a room that was actually really private. The staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly, fast service, & had great recommendations. The food was full of flavor and the portion to a huge! I actually had to take my meal to go. The drink drinks were also great. I had a margarita and the cucumber margarita was my absolute favorite! It even came with a sucker which I loved.

It is no secret that lobster prepared Puerto Nuevo style, is my absolute favorite dish. Problem is, it is hard to find in the SFV or LA or the neighboring cities. However, if you are willing to take a 4-hour one way train ride to Old Town San Diego, you can have the real thing, at Cafe Coyote. It is the only item I order, whenever I get the chance to be here. I started with the complimentary chips and salsa. My favorite is the Salsa Picante, which to me is fantastic, one of the best and very addicting. The lobster preparation arrives beautifully plated, to instantly stimulate the salivary glands. The live lobster is deep fried (generally in lard), the meat is succulent with immense taste and sea flavor. I like to eat it alone, with the melted butter and consume the fresh handmade tortillas with the refried beans separately, in between each lobster bite. The Spanish rice also marries well with the fresh meat of the crustacean. The lobster now costs $62.95 and I must say that it is fully worth every penny. I never seem to get enough of this item and will be back, hopefully soon, for another repeat, spectacular gastronomic treat for all the culinary senses.

We have tried to come here before but the long queue has deterred us. Today, our Lyft driver suggested this place and mentioned that it was worth the wait. When we started the line, there were about 6 parties ahead of us. We were surprised that we only waited like 15 mins to be seated. The line moves very fast! We were seated and a waiter came promptly. The menus are just with QR code that is on the table. We went ahead and ordered 2 margaritas, a mango and a chamango one in their smaller size. They were both very fruity and tasted good. My favorite was the chamango. The only downside is that they were not strong at all, it was like having a fruit frozen. For the price, I would've expected more tequila (assuming it had some). For our entres, my bf ordered el Rey combo and I had 1 chile relleno a la carte. The chile relleno was delicious and will for sure be back just for that! For the el Rey combo, it is reasonably priced and if you haven't really had Mexican food before it's great. For someone who lives in SoCal it was just ok. It wasn't bad, but not great like the chile relleno. We did have a bad experience with the tortillas. They say everywhere that they have world famous and you see them making them fresh. After seating down, the first thing my bf ordered was a 1/2 dozen tortillas since he loves freshly made tortillas. Our drinks took a bit to show up and when the waiter brought them he had forgotten about the tortillas. We placed our entrees order and he said that he thought they were out of tortillas and would check a different stand. Our main dishes show up with no tortilla order. He goes ahead and tells us that they are currently not selling them a la carte and we would be UNABLE to purchase the side of them. As we were seated, we saw the table next to us get an order and we saw people in the queue ordering them. It just rubbed us the wrong way that we couldn't get any extra ones -1 star. Overall we would come back just for the chile relleno. TLDR. Line is long but fast. Margaritas are weak on alcohol. Food is ok, but chile relleno is great. Server denied us to buy tortillas claiming they couldn't sell them but we saw others purchasing them.