Cafe Coyote

4.3(12,701)

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Location & Hours

Address

2461 San Diego Ave
San Diego, California 92110
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 11:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

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Contact Information

(619) 291-4695

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About Cafe Coyote

Offering 100 tequilas, this rustic & lively spot serves Mexican fare & buzzes with mariachi music.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 12,701 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Tianna Keeler

in the last week

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 t...

Omar

2 weeks ago

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 ho...

Eric Lim

a month ago

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 o...

Tamara Knapp

a month ago

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...

J K

2 months ago

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...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Diners generally have a positive experience, appreciating the lively atmosphere and certain menu items, but some find the food quality inconsistent with the prices. The restaurant is considered a worthwhile visit for its ambiance, but not necessarily for authentic Mexican cuisine.

Customer Favorites

The carnitas plate, California burrito, and fresh tortillas are highlighted as particularly delicious. The margaritas and Chiles Rellenos are also positively mentioned.

Atmosphere & Service

The ambiance is consistently described as festive and vibrant, with live music adding to the atmosphere. Service is generally quick and friendly, with at least one review mentioning exceptional service.

Value & Quality

Some reviewers find the prices steep for the food quality, while others appreciate the large portion sizes. The tortillas receive mixed reviews with some finding them excellent and others finding them too floury.

Areas for Improvement

The availability of spicier salsa is one area mentioned for potential improvement, as is the perceived use of boxed rice. Some reviewers feel that the food could be more authentic and less like Tex-Mex chain restaurants.