WOW FACTOR? Yes, I just love the salsa bar and the fact that it is consistent: both for the same salsas over the years and for how good they always are. HAVE AGAIN: Chicken taco and ranchero sauce cheese enchiladas (steak added) with rice was very good. NOT HAVE AGAIN: I wasn't too excited with the refried beans - stick with black beans read more

One thing I notice is there are ten staff members working, one general manager in the establishment, a total of three in dining customers. While there was great interaction between server and customer. There was absolutely no engagement with manager to customer. If there are only three customers dining in, it is definitely suggested for management to engage; for a friendly conversation. Asking how the experience has been. Note to management Customer service is engaging with you Customer you have to assure for more to come. The food was good. The salsa bar was clean and well stocked. The ambiance clean, festive, and colorful! I come to Davis often. The UC Davis community is amazing. This establishment is in the Safeway parking lot. They can definitely take advantage of visiting the next exit up Trader Joe shopping center; where almost all of the new restaurants have developed a core sense of friendly, welcoming, and engaging hospitality with customers. Just my Tuesday two cents! read more

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

I rarely give bad reviews but honestly... this was the worst food I've eaten in Davis. I would avoid this place at all costs. The salsas were obviously old, bitter, flavorless, and one of them tasted like literal sugar water (green). The steak was extremely rubbery and flavorless. The chicken tasted like nothing. The shrimp was extremely sweet for some reason??? The beans and margarita bought this place 1 star. The nice staff barely increased it to 2 stars. Everything else was a disappointment. :( read more

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We love dos coyotes; the food has always been delicious for us, and the service at this spot has always been friendly. Even when there have been issues with our order, they've been quick to fix and make right. We've especially enjoyed the taco bar as takeout as a great option for when he have more people over! read more

I had these tacos catered to me while at an event. Chicken Taco - 5/10 Had pico, cheese, lettuce, and tomatillo sauce. The salsa verde was weirdly sweet, which I didn't like. Other than that the chicken was super juicy and tasty. Steak Taco - 6/10 Came with the same stuff. Steak was nice and juicy, but the tomatillo sauce ruined it again, do not get the tomatillo sauce. read more

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

My burrito was smaller than this 16oz can now I'm still hungry and quite sad... all in it was $16 for just this... read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - My burrito (not kid size) was extremely small... now I'm still hungry and sad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

I've been to this location many times over the past several years and have always enjoyed the food. Today I picked up some chicken tacos to go. The chicken was not fresh at all and didn't taste right I was very hungry and ate the tacos anyway. Within an hour, my stomach was upset. I will not be returning to this location again. read more

Dos was a sensation when they opened long ago now. It is still a good place for a burrito, tacos, etc. The Southwest burrito is my go-to when I'm at Dos. The burritos seem smaller and not quite as good as they once were but they are still very good. You order at a counter that usually has a line but it's handled very efficiently by the service staff. If you're in the mood for a burrito that stands out from the rest, this is your place. read more

I've been eating at this location since high school, so we're talking 20 years of customer loyalty. The restaurant is incredibly consistent in term of quality, and that is saying something. Some may not appreciate the unchanging menu, but I love that I can always count on my regular favorites, but I also enjoy trying their seasonal items as well. My go-to these days is the Howlin Tostada, and though the price has inflated the portions never have. I can usually get 3 meals out of this salad, and I love the beans it is served with. I'm also very picky about my iced tea, and I love the black tea they serve. I've now been to New Mexico and can totally appreciate the theming of the restaurant, which gives big Albuquerque and Santa Fe vibes. There's lots of hard surfaces, so when it is full it can be quite noisy, but other than that the interior offers plenty of seating options, self-service beverages, and the crown jewel: their salsa bar. The sweet tomatillo salsa is my favorite and I have never found anything like it at another tex-mex restaurant. As mentioned, though the restaurant has mostly unchanged in 20 years, one area that had changed a lot are the prices. Some items I feel are no longer justified, like the Border Burrito, which I used to enjoy with chips and salsa for well under $10 in college. However, I do think the portions on some items are still generous despite the increased cost, like the aforementioned salad. If you are willing to go for authentic Mexican rather than Tex-Mex, there are lots of restaurants nearby that offer the same quality food or better for far less. 4 stars since the restaurant is not a great value anymore. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Howlin Tostada Ensalada with Carnitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

Food wasn't seasoned--tasted pretty bland. I guess I was expecting Mexican food, but this was Tex Mex. Anyway, service was good but it was noisy and hard to carry on a conversation. read more

Every time I come they serve you less and less food and I keep leaving hungry ‍ Flies not included read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Flies not included - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

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Restaurant was clean, Staff was very friendly, but food was just ok. Plenty of salsas to choose from but they were all bland and not very good. My son and I got tacos. The meats were tough and not very flavorful. My husband got the enchiladas and he said they were not good. He didn't even finish eating 1 of the 2 he ordered. The cheese inside was not melted and tasted like American cheese. Not sure if we just came in a bad day, but have no desire to return. read more

Dos Coyotes is the place I go when I want to treat myself to a great meal. It has been a consistent favorite. I've been going here for more than 20 years, so it's probably time to do a review. Basically, this place has so much to offer -- if I was to classify the style of food, it is like Mexican food with a California flair. One of my favorite burritos is the shrimp burrito. They have a lovely sauce in that one. They also have lots of salads. And don't forget their crazy big salsa bar (6-8 different salsas at a minimum) -- you must try the mild green salsa (sweet and just a little spicy). Today, I went in for a salad and wanted to get a Yin-Yang salad (one of my long-time favorites). However, they no longer offer that salad. So I went with the fajita salad with steak instead and that was a treat! Lots of large roasted veggies and avocado. It was so big and filling I couldn't eat the whole thing. I am mourning my beloved Yin-Yang salad, but the fajita salad was so good, I can live. Dos is a Davis staple for a good reason. If you have family coming in, this is just a fun place to go with cool decor to boot. The service is always fast and courteous. I'm partial to the North Davis restaurant in the Marketplace shopping center, but they both serve the same food. read more

Having grown up in Davis, I have been to Dos Coyotes countless times, mostly at the Marketplace location in Davis, although I have also been to the location in South Davis. Decided to finally write a review for this place, as my family just went back there this past weekend. My dad ordered the Yolo Mango Chicken Burrito, my mom ordered the salmon burrito, my partner ordered the Howlin' Tostada with salmon, and I ordered the salmon burrito with double the salmon. My dad loved his Yolo Mango Chicken Burrito, especially with the balance between the sweetness of the mango salsa and the spicier salsas he added. My mom always orders the salmon burrito and likes that it can be ordered mild, with the salsa on the side. My partner loved the Howlin' Tostada, although she felt the salmon was a little more heavily seasoned than the salad, so the flavors were slightly imbalanced between the two components. I thought the salmon burrito was a great deal when you doubled the portion of the salmon. My only wish was that the included spicy salsa could be a lot spicier (but that's okay, because I added tons of salsa from their salsa bar) and that the tortilla was a little uninspired and soggy. If they seared this burrito on the grill to crisp up the tortilla and added spicier salsa, it would be incredible! Recommend Dos Coyotes as a good restaurant to go in Davis if you're looking for an alternative to Mexican food, and have a group of eaters with diverse tastes. read more

This review is for our neighbourhood Dos Coyotes on Covell Blvd. We have been regulars here for five years. We love the food; the friendly people who work here; the salsa bar, and the charming patio. Our two rescue Miniature Pinschers, Max & Margo love Dos Coyotes as much as we do. Yesterday, Evelyn, the lovely employee who took our order, brought out a bowl of water for our pups and couldn't have been for charming and welcoming. Definitely deserves a raise. We feel most fortunate to have Dos Coyotes in our community. It's our go-to neighbourhood cafe. read more

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Nothing more to say 5 STARS ! They, Never disappoint! Only, wish that they had one in Solano County! But, quite easily a simple drive for Priceless Food, Service!!! read more

Burrito was tasty. Excellent salsa bar. Cashier/Server were courteous. Restroom was clean. Outdoor patio was welcoming where we enjoyed dinning. read more

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*** Vegetarian Review *** Loaded Potato Taco Plate (Grade A+) Comes with 2 tacos, beans, rice. Really good - great texture. I reserve 5-stars for plant-based tacos, but this is so close. The texture they develop with the cheese skirt is next level. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Vegetarian - Ranchero Veggie Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

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I use to love Dos Coyotes but their food has definitely declined. I always lives the food fur being fresh when I ordered it but no longer the case. Rice and beans have both been drive. I'm hoping to see the updates with the company'. . read more

Olin Lustig and his team are incredibly welcoming, the burritos were a great size and delicious! We can't thank them enough for how charitable they are. We will be returning, the environment, food, everything was just too good! Definitely recommend for all. read more

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

Got our entire order wrong. I spoke to the manager, Olin and he actually laughed at me when I told him our order was incorrect. I was 20 minutes away and I was asked to bring the food back to prove it even though I offered to send pictures of what we received vs what our order tag said/ what we ordered. He refused to give us any sort of refund without bringing the food back being 20 minutes away. Terrible customer service. Extremely rude and unprofessional manager to laugh at a customer and pretty much called me a liar. Will never return and will find the owner to report this read more

This is a classic Ca Mexican spot in Davis. When i first went here in 1990, it was just a sliver of a space long and skinny and 2 burritos that stood out back then- the Ranchera and the hearty border burrito. The prices have changed a lot but not these classics. The luxurious burrito was to have it there & wet. The cashiers are very friendly, patient and helpful workers. you can mention some thing in The pretty much figure out all the options you could be talking about which is nice as the menu has expanded greatly and you might not see some old-time favorite favorites listed on the board, but it is maybe on the menu . I always like seeing the grilling guys behind the scene because it shows you what they're working on and "fresh off the grill." Maybe the one thing I do miss is literally grilling and then chopping it up fresh so I'm not sure how much they might grill , on the spot or ahead of time on my most recent trip it was not busy and I feel like maybe my stuff was kind of already cooked so the difference of having that fresh grilled and chopped up because they're so busy does have a factor in the taste maybe it's more like a three if it's not busy and definitely if before when it is busy. Seems like there are other locations now, which I have still not tried because to me this is the classic, even though I would be happy to try a Dos in a different city. Seems like from other reviews that the other locations might taste better. I know this location is far from campus so it's hard to discover and there's other ones closer to the school. It's such a foundation of good Mexican food in Davis. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Mesa Taco Plate with rice and refried (get the black beans!) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

Close to no meat in their food! Ordered chicken border burrito and have found 1 piece of chicken , the burrito consists of rice/ beans/ sour cream/guacamole and cheese.. also ordered burrito bowl and maybe 2 tablespoons of meat, the rest of the bowl is beans and rice.. will never go to this place again , first and last time wasting money here... all the bad reviews are 100% spot on don't waste your money here read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Burrito with no meat , just rice and beans , sour cream .. Ripoff - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

I love the Davis Dos! Much better than the Bay Area or Roseville location in terms of food quality consistency! read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Burrito bowl - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

So it is pretty hit or miss... I ordered the special roasted corn guacamole and I usually love it! However this time I can't even eat it because it's way too salty! Under salting is always always better than over salting. I can always add more salt if I need to but I can't take that salt out of the dish if it's too much :( bummer. It's also too late to call because they are closed. Times like these make me think twice about eating here again. Though eventually I hope to take a chance and order it again. It is good when done right. read more

The burritos are much smaller than they were when Dos first opened back in the early 1990s. I ordered the ranchero burrito today and there may have been at most 10 small pieces of chicken in it. I hate to give Dos a negative review, but they need to put more chicken in the burrito. read more

The food is soooooo good! The folks working there are chill and the prices are reasonable!

Food is pretty good for something quick. I usually take out from this place but the location is nice enough. Roomy indoor seating with more outside. Service is pretty quick. Haven't come across any major issues. read more

In an area that has a wide selection of wonderful Mexican food restaurants for affordable prices why would anybody go to Dos coyotes and pay twice as much for flavorless food? read more

Well I'm a long time Davisite and we have been coming here for years especially because it's a short walk. Nevertheless some of my previous reviews of Dos have been quite harsh but management fixed things up and I can honestly say that it's quite top notch. To get five stars out of me at a walk up to order seems to be a bit too many stars but in all honesty I wholeheartedly recommend this place for a quick meal. I've been sampling the menu, tonight I had the sizzling fajitas with a skewer of shrimp. Granted they seem farmed but where do ya really think you are. Julie had the chicken version. The place is clean. The condiment salsa bar is top notch. read more

Ordered shrimp Burrito counted 3 pieces of Shrimp in it they charged 13.25 plus tax and tip for bread and rice after I complained they said shrimp is in it like I have made it up! Last time coming to this place read more

I've been coming to this Dos Coyotes since I was a kid. Over the last three decades, the food has been consistently delicious, the people have been great, and the ambiance is very comfortable. I've been here probably over 100 times and there are many more trips to come. read more

My kids love the Navajo nachos with carnitas. So that is their go-to and it never lets them down. I have tried various things - usually the seafood burrito or the mahi mahi tacos - but today I ordered the fajita salad with chicken and it was fantastic. A really good and filling salad with a delicious cilantro dressing. read more

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National Burrito Day! We love Dos Coyotes both North and South Davis locations. The slaw at the salsa bar is excellent. Pomegranate jalapeño salso during holiday season is awesome. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Steak Border Burrito Day - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

Why would one come here if there is actual good Mexican food available in town? Well, I thought I had a gift card on me, so that's why I came there. Turns out I forgot it home and spent $25 on a taco plate and a kid quesadilla plate. The kid who is picky, didn't care for him food, the other one ate everything. Service was swift, I got my food to go. I guess the ambiance is alright, but the food is not worth it. I still have that gift card, so I may need to come back. read more

We have been here several times- it is always reliable: fresh ingredients, friendly staff, lots of room for families and friends!

I love the options here! It allows for a vegetarian / meat eating family to eat out together and have options! Their salads are huge and super tasty! The salsa bar is great, seems to be refilled regularly, definitely recommend both their fresh and roasted tomatillo! I also love that they have lighter feeling options - I don't love typical burritos - cheese sour cream etc aren't my jam But I love the Yolo mango burrito here - really fresh ingredients, salad, avocado, rice with grilled chicken ( I love yo sub it for black beans ) They also recently added a mango teriyaki wrap and it's the perfect light, cold summer dish! I also love that you can get all their burritos as a bowl! read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Mango teriyaki wrap - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

It's been a while since i visited Dos Coyotes, took a trip out to Davis with my family we ordered lunch and sat outside on the patio it was beautiful day. We ordered Tacos, Salads, Quesadilla for the kids. Service and wait time quick , food was good and the salsa bar they filled it up so we had lots of choices. This location is located at a shopping center lots of parking read more

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Amazing salsa amazing burritos my favorite place to eat in Davis. happy national burrito day read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Shrimp burrito Yum - Tex-Mex Near Me - Davis, California

I usually go to the other Dos Coyotes location in Davis, and after going here, I still prefer it. Theres nothing wrong with this one, the food here is still great, and I found a flavor of Frostie that I haven't found before which was cool. I just prefer the other location because it's smaller and the outdoor seating has a much better location overall read more