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Cafe Coyote
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Old Town, San Diego
"your free flan..."(5 Tips)
"Huge Margarita selection and the California Burrito was amazing."(43 Tips)
"Carnitas great fajitas fiesta wonderful kids want to come back"(10 Tips)
"One of my top choices for Taco Tuesday."(6 Tips)
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Joe DesenaDecember 29, 2011Crazy crowed. Avoid driving if possible. Parking a nightmare, but worth the waiting time. Love ir
Rhonda LNovember 11, 2012Food is yummy. Service is good. Get the handmade tortillas if nothing else.
Kathryn MannoMarch 22, 2011Man vs Food style margaritas, shrimp quesadillas, and homemade tortillas. Best Mexican food ever!
Shane BaileyJuly 4, 2014GOOD: Habanero Margarita & Spicy Salsa Sampler were interesting ... BAD: Watered down cheese dip & bland guacamole.
Geoffrey MasonSeptember 4, 2011Kimberly ROCKS service here... Follow her food and drink suggestions and you can't go wrong!
Visit San DiegoMay 4, 2010Fresh-made tortillas right on the sidewalk are only 2 for $1. Choose from a variety including strawberry, chocolate and cinnamon Read more
Daniel SarabiaSeptember 4, 2011Kimberly rocks at cafe coyote! She gives the best suggestions !!!! She rocks!!!
Cinn YeahMarch 20, 2013If u want a real ice tea dont order it it tastes like water. But food is great !
Bill GApril 19, 2014Mediocre tourist Mexican. The push you in and push you out. Service was friendly but kind if fake. Screwed up our order but they made it right. Has to be better places here!
Andrew MasihJune 30, 2016pro-margaritas, outdoor seating, atmosphere, service. Cons-everything else. Food is SOOO bad. Tourist trap, never go. it's Cali how can mex food be THIS bad
Turath AlkhafajiAugust 14, 2010Pollo la crema is so delicious! The strawberry margarita is yummy too!
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Traditional Mexican Food in the Heart in Historic Old Town
Family Owned and Operated for over 27 years!
Voted Best Mexican 10 Years in a Row!
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
(619) 291-4695
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Jukebox
Restroom
Yes
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Menus
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Toni Gutierrez - 6.9
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