Been coming here 10+ years. Tonight hubby had the taco special and i had the enchiladas, one chicken one chili. We started with a bowl of chili that i forgot to take a picture of. Love all the hot sauces they provide - if you don't see them, don't forget to ask - It's Smokin is my favorite. Chips and salsa is always complimentary read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Taco special - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Service was excellent! I made the mistake of ordering an Oktoberfest special. My fault, I should have stayed with the regular menu. The quality of the Sauerbraten was not that great. Dry with little flavor. The gravy was sparse and did not contribute to the taste. Our server saved the day! read more

Food is yummy. Margaritas are excellent. Cowgirl Cosmo is great! Bartenders are awesome. Great ambiance. read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Cowgirl Cosmo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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After countless drive-bys, we finally gave Coyote Blue a try this weekend. From the outside, the place doesn't exactly pull you in--it looks like another unremarkable roadside bar, tucked behind a cramped parking area with a somewhat divey facade. But walking through the door, my expectations quickly flipped. Inside, Coyote Blue reveals a completely different story. The space is larger than expected and surprisingly inviting, with a warm, clean, and welcoming atmosphere. We were greeted promptly and led to a cozy booth with Mexican-tiled tabletops and intimate lighting that gave the space a comfortable charm. The restaurant clearly takes pride in its house-made margaritas, served in large jar glasses--but I opted for a cold beer on tap. The drink menu was solid, and the service was quick and attentive throughout our visit. The food menu is extensive, featuring both traditional favorites and a selection of weekly specials. I went with the Tres Amigos Burrito, which came stuffed with chicken, beef, and pork pastor, along with onions, and then topped with melted cheese. It was served with rice, beans, guacamole, and sour cream. The burrito itself was well-executed and flavorful. The rice was boldly seasoned--perhaps a touch too salty for my preference, but still enjoyable--and the beans were nicely done. I'd definitely order the dish again. My girlfriend tried a cheese-filled enchilada(as a vegetarian option) with the roasted tomatillo sauce, which was more of a mixed bag. While the broiled cheese topping was beautifully melted, the cheese inside hadn't melted, which left the texture a bit off. The sauce was sparse, and fairly flavorless. That said, her dish was still ok, and the sides--again, the rice and beans--held up well. The service deserves a shout-out: our server was polite, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. Food and drinks came out at a good pace, and we never felt rushed or forgotten. In the end, Coyote Blue surprised me in the best way. It's a good reminder that first impressions based on curb appeal don't always tell the full story. Behind its humble exterior is a solid local spot that's worth checking out. We're already planning a return visit to explore more of the menu. read more

Incredible spot!! I've driven past this restaurant many times but never stopped in until recently. Really kicking myself for not making the time to try it sooner. We had some of the best (potent) margaritas, just how I like them! The food was great too, not your boujee Mexican food, but not your chain type of Mexican food either. Enchiladas were solid, and portion size was huge. Really get your money's worth! Will definitely return! read more

So the decor is awesome, cute little place, but that's where the fun stops!! The salsa is made from canned stewed tomatoes, the pork enchiladas, the pork alone tastes like it was just boiled in water with no seasoning... everything including the rice tastes like it's straight from a can with minimal to no seasoning!! It certainly should not be called Mexican food or Tex mex!!! And the prices were ridiculous for the quality!! We got the flight of margarita and 2 of the margs tasted like straight chemicals, so that tells me it's a mix and nothing fresh, one of the 3 margs were delicious, I can't quite remember but I think it was pear... the service was great, oh the tacos are huge and tasted like a taco bell taco, no joke, which is decent taste if you're getting it at Taco Bell for a fraction of the price!! read more

If you're looking to hit up a southwest joint and get some killer margaritas, look no further!! This is definitely the spot to pop on some cowboy boots and get a solid buzz! The staff is always pleasant and attentive, so that's a plus! The food, however, can use a little work. If you want something that isn't plastered with melted cheese or smothered with some kind of sauce, look elsewhere. While this joint is good for a quick southwest meal, this isn't by any means a gourmet location. read more

I love this local Mexican place. the food is relatively authentic. the inside décor is very cultural, and it feels like you are in a little bodega. this place tends to get super busy on a Friday or Saturday night. I also love that there is now a little outside patio area. I have tried various things on the menu. the chips and salsa are great. I have also had the burritos, quesadillas, and fajitas. if you are in the area, I recommend giving this place a try. the staff is also very friendly, which always makes the experience even better. read more

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We went out to dinner with Teagan, Liv and friends. 6 of us- 20 minute wait. Not bad. I started with the margarita flight. All delicious. I like the middle one the best. Fresh chips. Fresh salsa. House made crispy chips and fresh light salsa. On to tacos. I had ahi tuna tacos. Loaded with rare sushi grade ahi tuna. Really great. T got a gigantic plate of nachos. Service was amazing. Attentive and friendly. And all reasonable priced. A great meal at a local place. read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Margarita flight. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Service is always prompt and excellent. Everyone has a smile. Their margaritas are amazing but do come with a warning! They are strong! But excellent. I like to just usually order off the appetizer part of the menu as the portions are pretty big. But do like when when they do their specials especially Oktoberfest! Can't miss that! They do that right! read more

I hadn't gone in a while and was shocked how much the prices had gone up. 4 quesadillas and a pepsi came to $90. The quesadillas were greasy and the beans were dry. I have a food allergy and my plate arrived with the ingredient i had specified i couldn't have. The waitress seemed very nonchalant about the screw up. We'll definitely not go back. read more

Went to this place for the first time this past weekend. Very nice authentic Mexican vibe and the waitress was amazing. This place was packed with people so I assumed it was going to all be amazing food. I ordered a Mexican stir fry, great selection of veggies but very bland and the chicken had a odd taste. The "authentic rice" tastes like quick Mexican rice(pasta sides) with tomato paste added to appear authentic. I'm a foodie an cook myself so I was hoping I wasn't just being a food snob, however the rest of my party did not enjoy their food either. BUT if you are looking to get a nice buzz an get your money worth with a couple drinks. This is the place to go for margaritas/drinks. I would just eat before you go. read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Mexican stir fry - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

First time going and will undoubtedly be back. Food was first rate fresh and delicious. The server was outstanding and every understanding to my daughters picky tastes. read more

The salsa had no flavor. Tasted like tomatoes. The taco salad was ok . Would not go back . read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - a plate of mexican food - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Very disappointed! We live in Westbrook & my brother in law lives in Bristol and a good halfway point is here. The last couple of times the food hadn't been as good but decided to give it another chance. This time the food was great and so were the margaritas. There were 6 of us and we were laughing and reminiscing when the owner came to our table and told us to quiet down. We did and were stunned because everyone around us was just as loud! We weren't drunk or obnoxious in any way. Upon leaving after paying our bill and leaving a nice tip, (our waitress was good) I stopped and asked the owner why he singled us out and he said if I got you to quiet down everyone else would follow... Needless to say WE won't be back! How dare him to tell us to be quiet! Definitely doesn't know how to treat his customers. I only hope he's not like this with his employees! read more

My husband had heard that the margaritas at this restaurant were great, so we put it on our places to try. The rumors were true! We ordered the margarita flight which consists of three great house concoctions. I was pleased to see a blackened salmon quesadilla on the menu. It was good! My husband ordered the Tex Mex stir fry and was pleased that it was not swimming in onions, rather had a nice variety of veggies. The atmosphere is simple, wooden bench booths with fun decor and Tex-Mex accents. The staff was nice also. Beware, they have a two margarita limit, but two is enough! The bar area was quiet and had no television. read more

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Went here for Thursday dinner and I was surprised at how many people there were, the place was packed!! We started off with chips and salsa and I was obsessed with the salsa, it was so interesting they added carrots & corn and a lot of cumin spice. I figured it was homemade, and got confirmation from the waitress. We got a beer and a seltzer because we didn't notice the margaritas menu tucked away on the table. They were fine. But once we found the margaritas menu, game over. My husband got a mango Margarita and I got a strawberry Margarita. They were SO STRONG. There's a disclaimer on the menu that if you're driving they suggest a "half-marg". We ended up ordering shrimp quesadilla and steak fajitas. The shrimp were huge and juicy. They also brought out a second order of chips and salsa for us, we couldn't get enough of the salsa. The fajitas were okay, the meat was an interesting texture, and the Tex Mex spices were different from what I'm used to with authentic Mexican, but not bad just different style of cuisine! I think once they open the patio it'll be a really cool spot in the summer time! read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Shrimp quesadilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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The Oktoberfest items are glorified and over-processed, "let me take the cheap way out", cafeteria food.

I keep giving this place a chance because my bf lives up the road, and they keep missing the mark every time. Drinks are slapped together, and they definitely don't know what Mexican food is. Tonight I asked for veggie tacos on corn tortillas with a side of black beans.. a very simple order for a "Tex Mex" restaurant. Corn tortillas were raw (not warmed) so they had that crumble quality. The veggies in the taco consisted of carrots, green beans, broccoli, cucumbers, iceberg and tomato's. All cold. WHAT. Lol, they also didn't have black beans. I've gotten food here several times, waiting to be pleasantly surprised.. but no, they are consistently bad. Drive for five more minutes into Middletown for some authentic food. read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Veggie tacos, (I ate the broccoli off the top) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Went in a Saturday afternoon for drinks, I ordered the ultimate and it was okay. They use a lot of premixed ingredients. Bartenders are NOT mixologists, big difference. The drinks here under the previous owner were fabulous. I can make a better drink at home, I have no reason to return. The bartender did not know if there was a house wi-fi, this place has gone down hill. read more

Special shout out to Skyler for the excellent service and recommendations. We really enjoyed everything there. We will be returning. Thank you. read more

This place is gross I've never had anything good from here. First time I tried the food I ordered a basic standard beef taco. It tasted like dog food and went straight into the trash. Another time I can recall was in the midst of Covid when my fiancé, best friend and I ordered margaritas to go. You could just tell they used the cheapest alcohol they could find as we all felt quite unwell the next day. I guess you could say this place is a hit or miss. read more

Cannot go wrong. Love having this local spot to frequent! Friendly staff, amazing (and strong) Margs and a good tex-mex selection. The tostada la casa with the pork pastor is a favorite! read more

This is my new favorite place! I visited for the first time last night. The margaritas are amazing, the food is amazing, and the staff is beyond amazing! I definitely see myself visiting many times in the future. I ordered the shrimp fajitas. The shrimp were huge, the rice and beans had tons of flavor, and I was only able to make it through two of the four tortillas before throwing in the towel. I can tell you from experience - a fajita makes a great 2am snack! Rachel and Rachel were such great servers. They were friendly, attentive, and fun to talk to. read more

Nice local Tex-Mex place. Pros: Fun decor/atmosphere, good complimentary chips and salsa, generous portions. My husband enjoyed his vegetable fajitas ($15) and said the vegetables seemed fresh, though I found them to be somewhat bland. I also wished they had come in a smoking skillet instead of served normally on a plate. I had chicken enchiladas in a tomatillo sauce ($12.50) and enjoyed them. The chicken was well seasoned. Cons: However, they were also smothered in far too much cheese. I had to peel back a whole layer of cheese because while I love melty cheesy goodness as much as anyone, this was just too much! The rice and beans on the side were pretty average and could have been fresher/more flavorful. Parking is also an issue since it's a very small and busy lot. We got very lucky when we were able to get a seat with no wait around 5:30 on a weekend. read more

Coyote Blue Tex-Mex Cafe is a small and unassuming looking restaurant from the outside, but is cleverly decorated and has bold taste on the inside! We stopped into Coyote Blue Tex-Mex Cafe on a Friday night for a late dinner. I was shocked when I pulled into the lot and there wasn't any parking. It was BUSY! I finally got a spot a minute or two later when someone left. It looked like a small place from the photos I've seen, which it is, but I wasn't expecting it to be that packed! The was one table left smack in the middle of the restaurant where the kitchen doors open and close. We decided to take it instead of waiting 20-30 minutes because the food was hitting our nostrils and we were suddenly STARVING! My dining partner ordered the Cattleman's Steak and I ordered the Chicken Sedona with a side of avocado. We were given large portions and everything was delicious! This was one of those meals where you're full, but you don't want to stop eating because the food is so good. The next time I'm having a craving for Tex-Mex, I know where I'm going! Two thumbs up from me! read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Chicken Sedona! Not a great shot on my part, but it is fantastic! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Last year we ordered the same meals and had an abundance of tasty food. We fed 4 of us tonight foe 88.00 and totally disappointed. Not only were the burnt end not burnt ends, the containers we hardly full. The slaw tasted bitter. Very unsatisfied read more

The service was painfully slow, almost in reverse. The drinks were great, but arrived long after the appetizers. The food was just plain awful...Gross! read more

Excellent service and humor from Michelle. Food was delicious. Staff was super helpful. Highly recommend

This place is definitely the place to go when you're craving some Mexican!! Absolutely delicious. Cozy atmosphere with chill vibes and super polite, friendly, and quick service! Door doesn't open until 5:00, and the dining room opens at 5:30, but until then you can kick back and relax in the bar with tasty margaritas, crispy chips and a perfectly executed salsa! read more

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This is my new go to restaurant for Mexican food!! No more tasteless franchise restaurant. A little gem hiding away. It was packed for a Sunday night, we went there with two young kids so I was worried about the wait time but we were seated right away and by the time we looked up, we already had our chips and salsa. Food portions are great, we all had leftovers for lunch next day. Their house margarita was the bomb!! The collection of hot sauces was worth trying. Quick service and delicious food. Definitely worth a try!! read more

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Always great drinks, exceptional apps and overall a fantastic experience at Coyote Blue! Highly recommend the house margarita, and ask for their hot sauces for a spicy/saucy tasting of over 12 flavors! read more

The strong margaritas will help you not notice that the food is mediocre. I've been coming here on and off since 1993 and honestly, the food is nothing to write home about. I don't think the menu has changed in that time. When I started going there I regularly ordered the Gulf Shrimp Quesadilla.... which is still on the menu. I can't figure out how they keep packing them in. They open the bar at 5:00 but won't seat anyone until 5:30... which makes no sense. People are just jammed in, looking at an empty dining room. Why not just seat everyone and get going? That part is just beyond ridiculous. read more

Love the food, Y'all. Great pit stop after a long day. I just wish the bar offered more than chips & salsa for the "Happy Ours."

My husband and I really enjoy both the food and the margarita's at Coyote Blue They are smart to have a 2 margarita limit -haha! The chili is spicy, served hot and definately yummy. We've been 4 or 5 times now and always been pleased with our meal. read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Blue margarita, chili and a cactus shaped corn bread. YUM! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Service was extremely slow and and waitress could not care less. Food was terrible. Waste if time and money read more

Phenomenal Tex Mex Food, Huge Plates. Fresh Food, HOMEMADE Salsa, Chips, Rice/Beans. Prices Very Reasonable. Great Margarita Options. Super Friendly Staff & Attentive Servers. Very Cool Southwestern Decor. Good Sized Bar Area. Has Tables and Booths Available. Entrance is wheelchair friendly, with small wood ramp. Bathroom doorways are not handicapped accessible. (Wheelchair will not fit in bathroom, possibly a walker will fit through) read more

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Amazing food and atmosphere!!! Have yourself a margarita and try their chili w the wild boar. Fn amazing!!!!! You will not be disappointed read more

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Tex-Mex Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Not sure what changed, but the food is not the same quality as years ago. COVID protocols followed and no bar service. Service was friendly and attentive. I'm hoping it was just a bad night for the kitchen. Not on my return soon list anytime soon. read more

We loved it! The food is good, hot and quick - we went early on a Saturday evening and didn't have to wait at all. Our waitress was very quick with our complimentary chips/salsa and drink orders (Two Roads - yay!) and gave us plenty of time to decide on dinner. The salsa was delicious - most Mexican places load it up with cilantro, which we cannot stand. This was cilantro-free! The chips were tasty, just salty enough and very crisp. Dinner came very, very quickly. My Coyote Combo was more than enough for me, so leftovers.... Same with my wife's chicken chile enchilada. Both were piping hot (temp) and had just the right amount of heat (spice). We were too full to try dessert, but we'll be back! read more