I always drive by this place and it looks busy, which is usually a great sign. I finally stopped in for a late lunch and I'm glad I did. The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe and a large menu with plenty of options. Even though it's often packed when I pass by, there was no wait when I came later in the afternoon. Parking was easy since it's in a shopping center, which is always a plus. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful with suggestions. It was a chilly day, so I was craving something warm. They kindly let me sample both the tortilla soup and the stew before deciding. Such a thoughtful touch. Both were flavorful and comforting, and the portion size was generous. Definitely adding this to my cozy lunch rotation. read more

WOW FACTOR? Yes. Really great patio, although you cannot pull the tables together for a group of 8. HAVE AGAIN: The Goldrunner Chicken Sandwich was so delicious. Excellent service. Such a great place. read more

grew up coming to dos coyotes, the restaurant is nicely decorated inside, and the menu selection is good. i always love to get the border burrito, and it's pretty big i always have leftovers! it's sad that it's not as popular as it was before covid but def would recommend for mexican if you're in the area! read more

Have been coming here since opening. It is a staple for our family. Came in tonight to eat and had five star. Excellent customer service from Jonas even brought us ice water while we were sitting on the patio without our requesting it. Food never disappoints ! read more

I've had hit and miss experiences with those coyotes in the recent years, but Olin completely turned it around for me and now I feel like I wanna be here every day. It's very clear that he loves his job, he loves the restaurant, and the crew he works with. We went with his recommendations on various plates and cocktails... They were all winners. We came to share some tacos a la carte and ended up getting the most amazing meals. Oh and those drinks! I had no even real awareness of what was actually stocked here. The margaritas have quite the kick and are made in-house, perfect over ice on these horrendously hot summer days! We are now lifers. read more

Man, this used to be my jam when I lived in Sac to go to college. I used to frequent the one over by the mall so I jumped at the chance to visit this place when we were passing through and hunger pains hit us. We stopped in around 3:30p on a Saturday afternoon thinking it wouldn't be that busy and we were wrong, the place was packed. Happy to see they still had their yummy salsa bar. What I swallowed: *My good ol' go to: PAELLA BURRITO: Grilled shrimp.. mahi mahi... sausage.. rice.. cheese.. that aioli party going on.. mmmmm... one bite and it was like all the memories came rushing back.. such a good burrito. This place has always been a good spot to eat at, great food and friendly service. Give this place shot if you haven't been. It's worth it. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - salsa bar - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

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Service is good. Place is clean. Only complaint is every time I come here to eat I leave hungry. Yucatán chicken salad gets smaller and smaller every time I come here. I wish portions were larger like before. read more

It's a fast food Mexican chain in the Davis area. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. You order, take a number, and find a table. I don't think the seats and tables are regularly cleaned, so you might need to do that before taking a seat. We ordered the Hank's cubano with pickled jalapeños on the side and the Border burrito without beans. Rice and beans are in majority of the menu items here which is disappointing. Unless you're ordering a plate, Mexican fast food joints in San Diego wouldn't serve it with rice and beans. Seems like a way to fill the burrito with ingredients that aren't meat.. 1/5- Chips weren't thick and fresh, and the hottest salsa was just spicy and lacked in flavor. 3/5- Hank's cubano was a solid 4 with mustard, but it doesn't taste great without the mustard. Therefore, I knocked off a point. The menu said it's supposed to be a green chili jam but I'm pretty sure it wasn't? I also didn't taste all the distinct cheeses. 2/5- Border burrito was meh. Honestly don't have much to say about it because I had my partner eat it all. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Menu special - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

This is a great place to come with a large group! We dropped in on them right when they opened on a Friday with my daughters soccer team, who was in town to play a soccer tournament. The manager enthusiastically pushed tables together to accommodate our large party. The food came out fast and was tasty. The staff were very friendly and their service was great! We got the shrimp burrito and the potato taco plate. I love their self serve salsa bar. Definitely give them a try, especially if you have a bunch of people you need to feed quickly read more

Taste was acceptable but the fact they can't wrap a burrito properly and was so loose that it falls apart when I pick it up is not. Doubt I'd come back. M. read more

Dos Coyotes is a Davis classic. You can always count on them for a great meal at a very reasonable price. Their Border burrito is a solid hit, stuffed with plenty of grilled meat, rice, beans, guac and sour cream. Paired with the chips and unlimited salsa and you're in for a great meal every single time. Not sure why the ratings aren't higher but Dos is definitely my favorite place for a meal in Davis. read more

what happened to the old dos?Food lately tasteless and disappointing. Ordered a border burrito and shrimp burrito. Both blah.

So I've been eating at this specific dos coyote since 2001 all four years of college living at Sorento eating at least 3x a week getting the same salmon burrito, and up until now I get one every time I pass Davis and loving it. Just went yesterday and hugely disappointed as the burrito size decreased at least, at least 30% if not 40%. Trust me I know this burrito in and out. It use to be so big and stuffed, now it's like a churro, slim and small, What happened?? I get inflation in price but don't skimp us on the food man. Charge a higher price if you have to, don't change the food amount. Hugely disappointed! read more

This review is for Dos Coyotes' catering service. We had a grad student picnic for our small program of about 20 people and many folks had dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, no red meat, no dairy, no added sugar, no nitrates, etc.) A HUGE thank you to Joshua for helping us figure out which options were best suited for each set of dietary restrictions! The event was a success and everyone was able to enjoy the food. We called in the night before our event and set the pick up for the following afternoon. The majority of people got the Border Burritos, which were delicious! I got the Border Burrito Bowl (a gluten-free option, without the flour tortilla). Several got the vegetarian option, the Southwest Burritos (Vegetables and Rice) and for the vegan option, we did the Southwest with Refried beans. For the very restrictive no red meat/no dairy/no added sugar/no nitrates, we did the Salmon Spinach salad (all extra dressings/sauces on the side) and that person was happy as well. We also enjoyed many orders of chips with guacamole, which come with a TON of chips -- we probably could have ordered less chips, since the burrito orders already come with a small side of chips. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Guacamole and Chips - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

Paella Burrito Bowl -- has pieces of shrimp, white fish and sausages along with rice, cheese and sauce. This bowl is really yummy and flavorful the sauce helps blend this combination of food really well. Tres Steak Tacos -- steak was cooked well but it felt like it lacked some salsa. I took some salsa from salsa bar and this made the tacos tastes less bland. Overall still yummy and better to eat when you add salsa. Salsa Bar -- comes with a good amount of assortment, I like the coleslaw a lot and kept getting seconds and thirds. read more

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Friendly staff, large selection of food and quick service! Excellent food and wide variety of beverages! Indoor and outdoor seating.

I came here with my sister and mom We order 2 Yucatán chicken salads The chicken was so old , dry and cold As soon as they gave us the food we noticed the chicken , I asked one of the team members if they could give us fresh chicken or make us a new salad, the employee did not even apologize or nothing she had no empathy at all , and she she said if I wanted new fresh chicken I needed to pay for it!! I was shocked I was so ready to get up and ask for my money back and just leave the restaurant we hadn't even touched the food Why would I paid extra for a fresh salad? Isn't it supposed to be already fresh ??? This place needs friendly people that actually care bout their job , we usually go to the one in Citrus Heights and they always have great food and great friendly people , my family and I would not be returning back and we move dos coyotes My bother used to work for dos coyotes for a long time and it's definitely not the same anymore read more

Good service. Friendly waiters. I ordered the border burrito for here. Upon receiving the burrito I realized that it wasn't wrapped well and there were way too much beans. The burrito fell apart instantly and I had to use a fork to salvage the rest of the burrito. read more

This place was so good. I got the Maui tuna burrito and chips and guacamole and it was so yummy they have an awesome patio to sit on which makes the experiance that much better! read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - guacamole and chips - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

Service ok. Mahi mahi burrito was cold and mostly rice. Do not recommend this burrito. Others in party had fish tacos, which they enjoyed.

Love this place soo much!! The atmosphere is so fun. Wish it was closer to where I live.

The food here is pretty consistent. Average Tex-Mex type of place but nothing bad tasting. They have a lot of options for vegetarians or vegans. They can make anything on their menu into a bowl, instead of burrito or taco. I like the salsa bar. There's almost always a table inside or outside. My kids likes eating here bc they have a good kids menu, and if sitting outdoors they can run around after they're done. Overall, we've eaten here a lot over the years and never had a bad meal or experience. read more

We ate at the Dos Coyotes in Davis on Cowell BLVD with a party of 25 people. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Eric, the manager was very helpful and determined to make this a great experience. He definitely succeeded. We will be back! read more

I love Dos Coyotes Border Cafe! And here is why! The food, the margaritas, service, atmosphere and open 7 days a week. For me, it is that simple. Food: Fresh, fresh, fresh! Healthy choices along with the not so healthy:). The only Mexican restaurant I know of where I can order a whole wheat tortilla. I pay an extra dollar for it but it is worth it to me. So many item choices. Almost could make your head spin. And, always several seasonal specials from which to choose. Summer specials on my photos right now. I have not run across any Mexican restaurant which offers so many salad choices. All with a Tex Mex flair. You would be hard pressed to not find something on the menu which would be to your liking. So is the food authentic? What is authentic Mexican food. I could eat at 3 or 4 Mexican restaurants in Davis/Sacramento, and around...everyone's opinion would be different. I happen to love the fresh food served at Dos Coyotes Border Cafes. Price point/Reasonable. Margaritas: My bad because I never tried the margaritas until a few years ago. I just assumed they could not possibly live up to my high standard. Wrong! Dead wrong. Delicious! All margaritas are premade using only Hornitos Tequila (one of my favs). Unlike many restaurants or bars, I know the margarita is always going to be wonderful here and not left to chance by the whim of the bartender making it. The employee simply has to pour the margarita mix into the glass full of ice at Dos. And like the food....seasonal specials with the margaritas. Right now along with the traditional choice you could have a watermelon margarita. Yep...and salt or no salt or even light salt! Always accomodating. Many beer choices and some decent wine. Price point/Reasonable. Salsa Bar: So many different choices. Big, fresh bowls of mild, medium and hot! And other items included too. Something that looks like thin gualcamole but is not and a couple of other interesting looking bowls. They keep the salsa bar clean and refreshed and on ice!!! Service: OUTSTANDING. That's right. All caps! I truly have never had a bad customer service experience. Amazing...I know! And I'm talking at any of the locations to which I have been (Davis, Sacramento, Folsom.). Maybe the owner puts the fear of God in them...lol...I don't know...but it is one of the best restaurant chains for outstanding customer service! (I said "chains" because there are quite a few in the region. But each one has the same high standard as the two in Davis which I frequent on a regular basis.). Atmosphere: I love the Davis Dos Coyotes both offer patio dining. Both of the Davis restaurants are unique in their seating as one is a bit larger than the other. But pleasant, open and great decorations. A real Tex-Mex feel. Which is what the food is billed as...Tex-Mex! And it does get busy during peak times...really busy! But that just reminds me about how good the food is and that other people think so too. Families, singles, groups...you name it. They are all eating good in the neighborhood....lol. I am not an adventurous eater. And I like what I like and will go to the same place and order the same items I like time after time. Whether it is local eating or out-of-town eating. This along with two other restaurants in Davis...are my "go to" for local eating. BTW...how did the owner come up with the perfect name for a TEX-MEX place....well his name is Bobby Coyote. I kid you not. It was just meant to be! read more

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Olin made my friend and I feel so welcome! It was my birthday and he went above and beyond with amazing customer service, he gave the best recommendations and was genuine in his kindness. Will definitely be back read more

Classic Tex Mex with the fun ambiance. Wife and I shared the Chicken Fajitas for lunch. The highlights; The salsa bar is 10/10 and the customer service 10/10. Our ticket got misplaced but Olin the manager made sure we were taken care of. Our food showed shortly after and it was worth the wait. Great customer experience. read more

YOLO Baby. Really enjoyed their touted Yolo burrito. It was surprisingly light tasting for a savory Burrito thanks to the mango salsa, avocado, and whatever their "tangy dawg" sauce is. Excellent all you care to try homemade salsa bar to go with the average chips. In wouldn't go out of way for a return visit, but when a pit stop is needed in Davis, I would be excited to return. Convenient to the Davis Tesla Supercharger too.. read more

So, Dos Coyotes is tucked away in a corner of the shopping mall between a sandwich shop and a pet store. When you first walk in it's a little dim and dark, but then opens up to a larger dining area. There's also outdoor seating which is nice. The highlight is the salsa bar which as a wide assortment of unique salsa's. The decor feels a bit dated like a bad acid trip from the early 80's. Maybe that's their vibe but it was a little too Miami Vice meets Trailer sitting in the New Mexico desert vibe for me. So, we ordered the green Chile enchilada with chicken and a side of refried beans and rice. I thought the presentation was nice along with a sprinkle of chips. The flavor was good maybe a little too salty but good nonetheless. So, my wife noticed a little old lady chowing down on a soup. It looked good so she went and ordered the soup as well. Unfortunately, this was a disappointment. All the veggies were soggy to the point they just fell apart. The flavor was also off. It didn't taste like tortilla soup. Instead, it was very oily and had a base more akin to the abondigas soup. Long and short we were very disappointed with the soup and we're let down. So, if you're looking for a QSR that has decent service, ok food and a great salsa bar maybe this is the place for you. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Tortilla soup - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

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Really really good. Salsas r yummy lots to choose from they have a whole salsa bar with unique choices Casual atmosphere easy and accommodating staff. read more

The food at this restaurant used to be delicious! My family liked forward to eating there. However, the quality of the food has significantly declined. We used to go there a lot but tonight, which will be our last time, the food was just not good. Southwest burrito was sparsely filled. Used to be full of chicken, guacamole, etc. Earlier this year I got one of my favorite salads snd the bottom of the dish was full of water. It used to be our go to place, but something has changed. Too bad. read more

Better than I remember (10+yrs ago). Got the mahi mahi burrito and it was yummy and a good portion. Love the salsa bar. The medium pico de gallo was my fave to go with their yummy chips (cut up my mouth tho!). Would return next time I'm in Davis. read more

I have probably ordered from Dos Coyotes more than I have from any other restaurants this pandemic. Their food isn't the best thing I have ever had, but it's filling, gets delivered relatively quick, and is consistently tasty. I usually bounce around between their "Border Burrito" and their "Ranchero Burrito Plate" which are both about pretty equal in my book (though you do get more food when ordering the burrito plate). Though last night I decided to be ambitious and order their "Navajo Nachos" and I have to say I fully expected for them to arrive already soggy and falling apart - but to my surprise they were perfectly crunchy and frankly delicious. And while it has now been a long time since I have interacted with any of the crew members who work there, the many times I had gone before their team had always been super nice and accommodating. Overall I think Dos Coyotes is a great place and I know I'll be ordering from them again soon. read more

A couple nights ago I asked my husband "what's the one restaurant you'd go to in Davis if you wanted to guarantee it would be good every time" we both agreed on Dos! They're handling the pandemic so well! We call to order and pay on pick up, we love having it at home or at the park nearby but man do I miss the slaw and pickled veggies from the salsa bar!! I really hope that salsa bars are able to come back in a post Covid world! It was my absolute favorite! My absolute go to here is the Yolo mango burrito, recently I started swapping out the chicken for black beans! It's super tasty this way! Occasionally I'll literally just order the rice and beans for my lunch! $6 and I'm full!! Oh and on a day that I'm feeling really naughty I really love their chips! I like to break and dip mine in the salsa and then shove them in the burrito for a nice crunch My husband always orders the Paella burrito. We unfortunately struggle to order anything new or different here as what we love and know is simply too good read more

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The paella burrito i got was pretty meh tbh. It had like two shrimp in it and something else meaty but not filling. I still felt hungry after eating. I should have went some where else read more

We try to support local restaurants when we travel. It took a minute to find this place (we tried some other places first), but this will be on regular rotation when we visit Davis. The burrito was amazing and fresh and the burrito as a bowl (with lettuce) was equally tasty. The star of the show is the mild sweet tomatillo salsa found on the salsa bar. It transcended the burrito bowl into a whole new level of Mexican food bliss. Amamos a Dos Coyotes! read more

Decided to try again after 10 months. Got the order wrong again as expected. Put guacamole on when I said not to. Then they screwed up the remake. Hopeless. read more

The Order took over 25 minutes for 4 items. A customer who was there prior to us was complaining stating she already waited 20 minutes for 1 item. Ordered the Grilled Vegetable Quesadilla which has an assortment of fire roasted vegetables. They gave me a bean and cheese quesadilla, had to drive back to pick up correctly made quesadilla. Vegetables were burnt not fire roasted and flavorless. My husband and son had burritos they stated their food was flavorless. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Vegetable quesadilla, burnt flavor - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

Such a great lunch today! I had a chicken border bowl which I highly recommend. Even though it was right at peak lunch time the service was so fast and friendly. It seems like everyone that works here is actually enjoying it which makes for a great environment. I drive a lot for work and love all Dos Coyotes but this is definitely my favorite location! Just a wonderful atmosphere and the food is always on point. Thank you !! read more

Bobby coyotes brain child (or dream) never fails to amaze. Lindsay and all the staff were very friendly. I got the border steak, spicy, sour cream on the side. The salsa bar and all ingredients are made fresh daily. Very clean dine-in and outside dining. The steak as always is fresh flame grilled excellent seasoned and taste. Their border chicken and salads are great too. They're having a special on their blended margaritas but was driving so just water for me! Great joint i even found a parking spot up front but theres plenty of spots if u dont mind a short walk read more

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If ya aren't going to even try to make it 50% authentic, then don't even call it Mexican food. Ya feel me?? read more