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    Dos Coyotes Border Cafe

    3.6 (608 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Tacos
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Salsa bar
    Joe B.

    This was my first time to Dos Coyotes and I was impressed. I ordered a simple bean and cheese burrito for myself and the Sedona Taquitos Plate for the table. Both nicely priced and delicious. The service was excellent. The young lady that took my order was friendly and even suggested the taquitos up sale with ease. Good job. The Ambiance is a throwback, late 80's feel. Mexican theme with pastels. They have an incredible salsa bar that was well maintained and felt very safe to consume. They also offer indoor and outdoor seating, I'm a big fan of that. Another stand out is, they don't have a bunch of TVs scattered everywhere and I really appreciate that. We had a great experience at Dos Coyotes.

    Ranchero Burrito A La Carte
    Cameron C.

    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. :(

    Leia B.

    The ambiance is always clean and so are the bathrooms. I was showing homes to people from out of town and i was happy to show them a Sacramento and Yolo county favorite for fast Mexican food. Everything was great but I would love this place, if there was more connection from the servers. My 2 favorite dishes to get from this restaurant are the Santa Fe nachos and the bean burrito. That's the only reason why I gave 4/5 stars

    Tacos
    Ricardo G.

    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.

    Howlin Tostada Ensalada with Carnitas
    Ari M.

    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.

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    Elsa L.

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

    Max and Margo at their favourite restaurant, waiting for their grilled chicken.
    Marsha C.

    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.

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

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

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    Wecame here while visiting my daughter. This place was nearby. It had Good food, comfortable atmosphere, lots of salsas to try.

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    Good food! Great service! They did a fundraiser for our school!!! Thank you Dos Coyotes!

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    Repeat cutomer-Mahi burrito is delicious! Great guacamole- fast service too. Always a win for us.

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