There was no wait time. We ordered the 2 Mahi Mahi Taco plates with Black Beans and Rice, one with 2 and the other with three Mahi Tacos for includes Salsa Bar. The Mahi was delicious and served heat hot. We will be back Thanks for your excellent service read more

Stopped in for lunch Weds afternoon. It wasn't too busy as I got there right after 11a. Ordered the Adobe salad without any protein. They salads are big and definitely shareable. The Adobe salad is a Mixed salad, corn, jicama, red onions, black beans, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, carrots, sweet pepper, red cabbage, guacamole & Southwest vinaigrette & Served on a warm flour tortilla. You can opt to add either chicken, steak or shrimp. I like it without any protein. Love their salsa bar. Staff are always friendly. I enjoy their outside seating but there's seating inside as well. Check out their daily specials as well. read more

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It's been awhile since I've had Dos Coyotes and was craving their Ranchero Burrito! Love how vegetarian friendly this place is! I ordered their Ranchero Burrito A La Carte with black beans and it was delicious! Wished I dined in instead so I could take advantage of their salsa bar! Nevertheless, everything was perfect and I will be ordering here again! read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Ranchero Burrito A La Carte - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Steady crowd on a Wednesday for lunch. Parking was easy. Greeted upon arrival. Ordered at the countered, grabbed a number, water cups, and chips. Dining room has tall ceilings, open and airy. Salsa bar was plentiful and clean. We tried the chicken fajitas. Food arrived shortly after we sat down at a table. It came with side of beans, chose black beans. They were surprisingly good. It had enough salt and rich flavor. Tortillas were warm and soft. Veggies were cooked well, not overcooked. I liked the crispness of the rice that came on the sizzling plate with the fajitas. Overall, plate was delicious. The staff worked well together. Management worked alongside server staff. Staff thanked us upon leaving too. Don't see that much these days. You can save 6% with Upside app. Will be back! read more

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I've been frequenting Dos Coyotes for a number of years now and they have been my go-to for when I need a hearty, filling meal. I used to live closer and went often but I don't live as close anymore. My usual staples are their adobe salad, shrimp burrito, and their paella burrito. And their salsa bar is always good. I love their green salsa the best which is located near their mild pico de gallo. It's a sweet green salsa with added fresh crunchy purple onions. Simply delectable. Last night, I decided to venture away from my norm and tried their Chamayo quesadilla. It's a charbroiled chicken with honey chipotle bbq sauce and cheese. Comes with a side of mango salsa and a bit of greens. I grabbed the spicy pico to add to my quesadilla. I was a bit on the fence before ordering but decided to go with it and I'm happy I did. Sweet bbq sauce with chicken, chipotle dipping sauce and the added spicy pico was the perfect combo. A bit of sweetness with added savoriness. The only thing I can comment on is that the quesadilla was soggy on the bottom. The top was crispy. I think it was soggy from the heat, removed from the grill, to the plate which added to the mess while I was devouring my plate. It's alright though, the quesadilla was worth it. Some cons to note. My soda from the dispenser was THE most watered down coke I've ever gotten from a soda dispenser. It's as if the soda was pre-diluted. Also, I would like it if the music was turned down a notch & the cashier slows down when speaking. It's almost impossible to hear the cashier above the music and feels like they're speaking a mile a minute. I was able to ask the cashier to repeat what he said for a second time but didn't want to look like a fool and hold up the line & ask again for the 3rd time. So I went with what I thought he asked which was "glass or paper cup" for my soda and chose glass. I heard right and didn't feel like an idiot. Despite the cons, I will still frequent Dos for their specials they offer from time to time. They offer some unique creations and sometimes bring back the favorites while also ordering my staples. Maybe next time, I'll skip the in person ordering and go for online. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Chamayo quesadilla (missing a slice because I ate before taking a photo ) - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Got the mahi mahi burrito and it was okay. Tastes good but the fish portions were really small. Chips were hot and fresh. Service was okay. The place looked empty when I went there. Might have to try something different next time. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

This is my go-to when I come to the city. The food is always excellent! I love their menu: Tex-Cali-Mex inspired. Food tastes fresh and homemade. Their staff always is above and beyond friendly and helpful. I have food allergies which often make me avoid eating out as it's embarrassing to ask about every little thing on the menu. The managers here are well informed about food tolerance issues and always helpful in finding something appropriate. The pricing is more like fast food but with a sit down atmosphere and real plates and nice heavy glasses for their margaritas. Fun decor. Overall this place is a gem! read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Veggie fajita plate. Perfectly al dente! Comes with side plate of beans and guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Dos Coyotes is a Tex mex style restaurant. I haven't been here in years and decided to check them out again. Upon entering, you order and pay, then find a seat. Love their variety of salsas at their salsa bar. I miss the mango salsa they used to have many years ago. I'm not sure if it's just me or it's always like this, but their tortilla chips always tastes stale, no matter the time of day or year I go.... I got the chicken border burrito which has guac, rice, choice of beans (pinto or black), and choice of protein. It was okay, quality has definitely changed. Friendly staff, nice ambiance, okay food. read more

I chose Dos Coyotes for one of my choices forExplore Elk Grove Diversity dining week. As a result, I only had 3 specials to choose from. One was a chicken sandwich, but since it is a restaurant specializing in Mexican food, I chose the beef quesadillas with corn salsa. If I had a choice, I would've chosen off the menu, and cancelled participating in the explore Elk Grove program. Part of the program included a taco, but i didn't know whether it was ground chicken or beef. I liked the taco a lot, with the authentic crunchy taco shell, and generous amount of meat , and topped with both, shredded and cojita cheese topping. I did not like the quesadilla. It was filled with a little beef, a little cheese and half filled with hard corn kernels, and even a few pieces of potato cubes that didn't seem cooked all the way through. The corn didn't seem to fit and changed the flavor of what I expected in a quesadillas, so I would not ever have that again. I plan to order off the regular menu the next time. The manager was on duty and is super nice and helpful, so I would definitely go back and order the tacos! read more

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It has been some time since I've eaten at Dos Coyotes, it is a place that is just a 10 minute drive from my house so I never think of going there. My girlfriend was looking for a place to get a to-go dinner so I thought why not try them. I got the shrimp burrito and my girlfriend got her tried and true Nachos. I went to pick it up, unfortunately there was a bad accident, so the 10 minute drive took almost 50 minutes. I finally arrived and tried to quickly get home. The shrimp burritos were quite good and my girlfriend was quite pleased with her nachos. The rule of thumb here is to try some of the places you used to go every once in a while, you might be pleasantly surprised. read more

Pretty sure I go to Dos almost once a week. It could be a burrito, a salad, or even a grain bowl. I will always get their salsa (so many choices you can't go wrong). Most of the time I get my order to go but they are always friendly and get the food to me quick. I know what to expect, the taste is familiar and they smile when they take your order. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Dos Coyotes continues to serve fresh, delicious burritos, enchiladas, salads, and seasonal dishes. I love that they haven't changed much over the years, especially their salsa bar! Sure, prices are higher but that's everywhere. read more

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I haven't been here for years. I used to come here for lunch after soccer. I usually go to my usual spot when I wanted Mexican. But today was a Friday and my usual spot was busy too on a Friday the weekendyou know . I was craving for a burrito and thought to come here. I went with my family and we ordered the border burrito and enchiladas, both were good. It satisfied my craving. It also came with chips. They have a salsa bar in the restaurant. The food wasn't bad. The staff are nice. We would come again. read more

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I haven't been here for years. I used to come here for lunch after tennis. Then my daughter started eating here with her friends in high school. I usually go to my usual spot when I wanted Mexican. But today was a Monday and my usual spot is closed on a Monday. I was craving for a burrito and thought to come here. I ordered the border burrito and I requested to cut it in half. I only usually eat half a burrito and bring the other half home. The burrito was good. It satisfied my craving. It also came with chips. They have a salsa bar in the restaurant. My husband ordered the same thing, but in a bowl instead of a tortilla. The food wasn't bad. The staff are nice. I would come again. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Food does not taste fresh. Water is warm. Burrito is disgustingly loose. Might as well open it up immediately. Sometimes this place is good but I cant tolerate inconsistency. Could be the result of poor employee retention. I liked going to this place after working out since its close to the gym but Im better off going somewhere else from now on. At the very least, the restaurant seems to well maintained and cleaned. read more

We did a take out order and when we got home and got our food we were missing items. We ordered a burrito that comes with chips and we didn't have our bag of chips. And the salad we got the tortilla on the side and it wasn't there. By the time we saw it, it was too late to calm the restaurant or even too far and too late to take it back if they were even still open. So disappointed with the missing foods especially because this is not the first or even second time this has happened at this location. Have not been here for while because our orders would be wrong and thought let's give it a try again and of course order was wrong again. read more

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Fajita chicken burrito wet. Oh so good. Get a side of mango salsa for sure. Service is great, fast delivery. Such a great layed back place to relax and eat. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Mango salsa - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Good service good food. Will be back soon to try more varieties. I had the nachos. Next time I'll try a burrito. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Santa Fe Steak Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Lately I've only been doing pick up orders for my lunch via door dash but what I appreciate, is that if I dine-in or take it to-go, the quality of the food is the same. Orders are ready for the indicated time given. And if I order a hot entree, it's still warm. Staff is always nice and helpful. From burritos to salads, all the food is tasty and are good portions. Salsa bar is also available for all customers. My fave is green tomatillo salsa. If you decide to dine-in, there's enough seating inside or there's an outside patio that can accommodate 2 or more. read more

After trying this place in another town and refusing to give them my money, I finally tried this location close to home. It's Mexican fast food under the disguise of a sit-down spot. The girl who rang us up didn't tell us about drinks, chips, or where utensils where. The food had no flavor. I should have tasted the beans, rice, cheese, veggies, and sauce on my burrito all separately but once the bite was in my mouth it all tasted the same. Cheap though! Lunch for 2 adults and one child was less than 40 bucks. read more

Love this place! Great service smiling staff clean restaurant. Tasty burritos! Best salsa bar in Elk Grove! Consider this place instead of a fast food burger! More flavor and creative menu! read more

Great customer service at the counter. Good menu selection. I had the fish tacos: fish coleslaw cilantro filling were good, tacos shells were soggy, eat with a fork. Comes with chips and there's a salsa bar with a good variety of flavors of salsa. Stick to chicken or beef for tacos, shells super soft get soggy. Food service from order to receipt was about 20 minutes. Food was warm at best. Disappointing read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Mani mani tacos - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Just had their vegetarian burrito and was really impressed. The burrito had summer squash, fajitas, sour cream, cheese, rice, and salsa. I was surprised by how well all the ingredients nicely paired and the light flavor of the summer squash came through every bite. I appreciated the burrito had an abundance of vegetables and was filled with a ton of rice. The cheese and sour cream went well with the squash as it gave the overall burrito a nice creamy flavor. I usually get salads here, but would recommend giving their vegetarian burritos a try as it is underrated. read more

The Mahi Mahi Burrito is one of my favorite things to get here. I won't lie though it wasn't perfect. Upon biting into it a large amount of liquid shot out from underneath which made the bottom incredibly soggy. Maybe it's from the salsa or white sauce? The rice was a tad bit dry which tells me the rice is old and re-heated. But the fish was tender and not overcooked. It tasted good but definitely needs to be worked on. I'm surprised they don't toast the seam of the burrito to seal it together. It falls apart way too easily with how large it is. The fresh made chips were good paired with their salsas. My other critique is the price of the food and the lack of paper towels to dry your hands. They only have a touch-less hand dryer which isn't very sanitary. Overall, would definitely consider coming back once in awhile. Hopefully they improve with their food quality because that's all that matters. read more

We ordered nachos...they were horrible! Just meat, cheese and chips, the meat was marginal (beef).

We've been going to Dos Coyotes in Elk Grove for over 15 years, and sadly the quality of the food has been going way down. On this last visit a couple of weeks ago, we purchased four steak Border burritos which was $65 (before tip). The meat was medium rare - borderline rare - and had ZERO flavor, as if no seasonings had been added whatsoever. The only "flavor" was that of poorly grilled half-cooked meat. The entire burrito was tasteless. Very disappointing. Dos Coyotes Elk Grove has lost us as customers. read more

Dos Coyotes is a family-owned restaurant known for its vibrant and colorful interior. The establishment offers a diverse menu that includes a variety of food options such as tacos, burritos, salads, and fajitas. Additionally, the menu features an extensive selection of protein choices, including wild-caught salmon, shrimp, beef, and chicken, with chicken being my favorite as it's well marinated. My personal favorites are the border burrito bowl with chicken and added vegetables or the southwest dinner salad with added chicken. The portions are huge and the pricing is fair. Dos Coyotes has a wonderful salsa bar, which provides a range of red and green salsa options varying from mild to spicy, all of which are delicious. The restaurant operates on a casual service model where customers order at a window and then have their food delivered to their table, making it a convenient choice for quick lunch outings. Many times I order off DoorDash and the food is consistently good. I've been coming here for years with my family and it always hits the spot! read more

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Weve been coming here for years and the food was terrible this time around. We ordered a Big Catch Paella burrito and a Southwest Nacho. The big catch burrito was supposed to have extra shrimp and there was 2 shrimp in there. I paid extra for that. The nachos were absolutely terrible and im not exaggerating. Look at the attatched photo. First off, they were very dry, the chicken was burnt, and when we got towards the bottom of the nachos there was some sort of red sauce. We thought it was salsa, but it tasted like spaghetti sauce. Whatever it was, it was very sweet. If i wanted something sweet and savory I would if bought a Snickers. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Southwest Santa Fe Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I haven't eaten here in years because I really am not into Tex Mex Cali Mexican food. I am giving it a try again. Menu has changed. Still a twist on Mexican food and giving it a chance. We had a large group of 24 people. No reservations so we had to hunt for tables together luckily we found a spot inside since it was over 100 hot degrees outside. We bused our tables because no one was cleaning them when people leave. We loved the salsa bar but need more chips ready and available. Food was hot as it came out. Good flavors. We had the "Chicken sandwich" no description just those words. Loved it. Flavors were so good that we hope it's a special again. We also had burritos and tacos to our unique likings. Best or favored for the family was the Paella burritos, mahi mahi tacos and chicken sandwich. I would eat here again. Good improvement. read more

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Chicken Sandwich - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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food was great and the salsa!!! you can see the fresh chicken being cooked. Very affordable:) Different options for the taste palette. It was so good that i'll be back again and again! customer service was great. my wine was filled up to the top! Ambiance was good. Chill and relaxing kind of vibe. read more

I have been here twice and both times the person taking our order was great. They explained the menu they made recommendations and help direct me on where to find things like the salsa and the silverware. Both times when the food came even the rice and beans were so tasty. I think one of my favorite things is the crispy tacos I got the chicken version and enjoyed it very much. read more

Came here on a Friday evening and this place was not super busy. I have only been to Dos Coyotes once before and that was many years ago and it wasn't even memorable to say the least, but my friend wanted to eat at this establishment. We walked in and ordered up front. The salmon burrito caught my eye so I ordered that without rice. We also ordered the Caesar salad and the Ranchero Burrito. The initial bite of the salmon burrito was warm, juicy, flavorful and I couldn't resist another bite and they were not skimpy on the salmon either. The salad was good but it had too much corn and black beans in there that I had to remove a bunch off my plate. I tried my friend's Ranchero Burrito which is their "wet" burrito and it was pretty good. The next time I decide to come here, I'm definitely coming back for their salmon burrito. read more

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Whenever we happen to be in the Elk Grove area, one of our most likely chosen places to eat is Dos Coyotes. I usually don't think about writing updated reviews when the food is consistently good. But it has been long overdue given the number of times we eat here. I ordered one of my favorite dishes - the Adobe salad: mixed salad, corn, jicama, red onion, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole with Southwestern vinaigrette. Topped with my choice of shrimp. Joe K got the Spinach Salmon Salad: grilled salmon, baby spinach, jicama, mushrooms and crisp tortilla noodles in orange-chipotle dressing topped with mango, orange and cashews. We of course, enjoyed our lunch. I never get tired of eating here because they have a nice variety of options to choose from. Along with their standard menu, they have seasonal specials. I especially like Dos Coyotes because the food is different, with unexpected ingredients that seem to bring a pleasant surprise of delicious flavor combinations. And you certainly get a huge plate of food from salads to tacos! It's not just Mexican food, it's their creative version of Southwestern/Mexican border style dishes! read more

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Dos Coyotes has definitely lost some luster post-Covid. Maybe it was just these dishes today, or maybe it was just this location, but I don't recall anything this regular in years past here, or in the Folsom or Roseville locations. The ambience has always been casual, colorful and fun. They display a wide variety of salsas available, pre-chopped onions, peppers and limes for your taking. Most of the salsas I tasted were too watered down, my favorite being a dark red/brown medium spiced chipotle. Here's what we ordered: Taquitos - cut in half, served over purple cabbage shreds. Minced meat feels like it was previously frozen and although there's some crisp on the edges, the body is somewhat limp and the batter more closely resembles King Egg Roll instead of a what a deep fried mexican corn tortilla should feel like. I regretted ordering this. Yucatán Salad - super large display, fully loaded with fresh spring greens, some grilled chicken, peppers, corn, jicama, tomatoes, carrots, black beans and more. What's smart of them is they put it on a XL flour tortilla so when you have to take it to-go, it's easy to lift and place into a box. Salad is dressed with chipotle cream, and of course, you can add your own salsa. This is one of their flagship menu items: an imaginitive, colorful blend of goody ingredients that collaborate together. Fajita salad - flame grilled meats with red/green peppers, green onions, tomatoes, sweet potato and mushrooms. Topped with a creamy cilantro dressing plus some avocado. The highlight here is the charred shrimp, but the sucky part is the abundance of plain romaine lettuce. There's lots of it, and it's not the greenest part of the salad. Will definitely come back, this trip, however, fell short of expectations. That's all... read more

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Sooooo yummy. They are accommodating for my gf life style. Nice service about expensive

It's a Casual and relaxing environment to just have conversation while enjoying a nice meal.

Grew up going to the Dos Coyotes in Davis so Dos will always have a place in my heart. Recently just started to frequent the Elk Grove location more and found it great as well. The food is consistent, service is friendly, reasonable prices, great for families, ambiance is casual and comfortable, and love their salsa bar. I always go for the Ranchero burrito with chicken but their salads are great too and their seasonal specials alway seems appealing. Highly recommend to all! read more

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So the food is pretty good at this location and it is a fare you can't find really anywhere else in the Sac area. My issue is Dos Coyotes has always been about Premium quality so, I was surprised as a Diabetic the only non-Sugar sweetener they had was Saccharine. I haven't seen a place only offer that and no other since the '70s. So bring your own non-Sugar packets into the restaurant it you don't like empty calories. read more

I wish I could give this place less than one star, due to lack of service AND the fact that we didn't even receive our food. When we ordered, there was no one in the restaurant. By the time we sat down, it was significantly busier. Once we realized that our food had come out, our plates were immediately given to another family (who already had their food!). We yelled across the restaurant trying to get the runners attention but to no avail. We went up front to tell another runner, who just told us to "wait. It's coming". It never came. Asked for a refund after about 15 min of waiting and came to find out that of course, our original food had been given away. Left irritated and hungry. Won't be back. read more

Friendly people who work there. I like the burrito beans n rice. Also there is a nice outdoor patio.