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    Cafe Salsa

    4.3 (261 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, American
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CAFE SALSA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Catherine P.

    This is a cute, diverse Mexican restaurant on the main street in Cotati. Parking is limited on the street. You enter and sit down at any open table. I was greeted and waited on immediately. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I ordered 3 crispy tacos with a side of refried beans. The tacos and beans were yummy. If go back.

    Grilled Salmon salad with avocado, eggs and mango salsa
    Teresa D.

    What a fabulous dining treat Cafe Salsa is! My grilled salmon salad with mango salsa was cooked to perfection, and my husband's chili relleno is one of his all time favorites. The service was impeccable with the manager popping over to check how we were doing, and if we enjoyed our dishes. This is a Cotati gem, and a must experience! You will not regret one single delicious morsel!

    Complimentary chips and salsa, very good
    Val S.

    The service was super friendly and nice, fast, very attentive. The chips and salsa were excellent. The carne asada taco and al pastor taco were not that good. I was only passing through on a road trip and probably wouldn't stop again for food. Does seem like a fun spot for drinks with friends though.

    Raymond P.

    This is our second time coming to Cafe Salsa. We come from far away and it's for a good reason! The pozole verde is very delicious. Not everyone knows how to make green pozole but this place has got it right . The owner is also a very nice guy, you can tell he takes pride in his dishes and that's very important. We decided to sit outside tonight and it's was the most perfect night with delicious Mexican food. We will definitely keep coming back.

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    Chadie G.

    Ever looking for a place to have a bite you won't be disappointed coming here. Usually coming to places right before closing, you take the chance of food being served poorly. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed their food. I'm very picky when it comes to rice and they flavored their rice so nicely. Their soft shrimp tacos were excellent. The shrimp cocktail was also so good!!!! Fresh chips and salsa. Excellent service from the start to finish. Outside seating available for larger groups. Make room for dessert their flan and churros were the icing on the cake!

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    Carolyn S.

    Food has been consistently good since my first visits earlier this year. Everyone here is very nice and accommodating. Took my two youngest here for cinco de Maya and had an early dinner. I got my crispy taco with shredded chicken, we also got the nacho fries w carne asada and chili verde. Everyone was very pleased with their food and we had nothing to take home. Which is a first.

    Inside grilled veggie burrito
    David C.

    Stopped in for takeout. Seemed like a good space inside, good amount of outdoor seating outside as well. Not a bad amount of food. The burrito was a bit small tho. I had gotten a grilled veggie burrito without rice, and a veggie taco for good measure. Both had a good amount of veggies in it, and I liked the amount the ingredients were cooked. I'd say after the fact, could've probably stuck to a burrito since it'd be simpler that way. Flavors were good though. I'd be interested to see how their other vegetable offerings fare, may stop in again.

    Shrimp tacos crispy shell
    Maria S.

    The shrimp tacos with the mango salsa is so good,, I had to order another one!! The service was good as well.. I'll definitely tell a friend and be back soon......

    Fajita quesadilla with extra avocado, no sour cream
    Sabrina K.

    We ordered regular burrito with grilled chicken($16), a fajita quasadilla with grilled steak, mushroom, peppers, includes guacamole and so cream ($15). We asked for no sour cream, add avocado, plus a child's burger and fries $9.50),and a huge glass like 20oz size of draft beer, not on menu for $10. We asked for $7 size, but oops got extra large instead. The salsa was different than i remembered from about a year show but still good. They used to have a selection of amazing soups (like at least 3 or 4 carrie variety) but i could not find on menu; I asked, he said they have pasole.. Anyhow, what we got was tasty, quality food, my grandson commented how perfectly crisp his French fries, were, and indeed yes. They do have a selection of very nice looking grown up burgers there, and breakfast looks good like something I'd enjoy trying in the future. The service was attentive, and i enjoyed sitting outside on the patio in a sunny spot (though there is also place of shade as needed).

    Carne asada tacos and salmon taco

    Stopped here for a quick lunch before heading to our air bnb and let me tell you - AMAZING! A quaint little spot among other restaurants but I'm so glad we stopped here. The food and salsa were phenomenal, the carnitas taco were so juicy and packed with flavor and the carne asada tacos were delicious as well! My husband got the salmon taco and said that it was amazing and the sauce that accompanied it was delicious as well! It was Thanksgiving day and still the service was great! They didn't rush us out or anything. 10 out of a 10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    Wet burrito
    Elia C.

    Thank you for your hospitality, I'm from out of town... was working in the area & this was the closest taqueria around & they did not disappoint with the food! Will come back when in the area.

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    6 days ago

    Great food, Great service, I would recommend to anyone, the food is great and way better than any other Mexican food in the area!!

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    Got the chile relleno burrito. Enough for two people. Was so tasty. Service is always fast and friendly.

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    The best chile verde! Great food and great service. Also probably the best chips and salsa you'll find.

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    2 years ago

    Chile Redlands the best,good people&food ,cold beer &the owner tony!best in cotati ,must try it!

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    3 years ago

    We had a very nice lunch at Cafe Salsa and good service. The mole burrito is delicious and the mimosas with fresh mango was amazing.

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