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    Dos Coyotes Border Cafe

    3.7 (465 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Amy T.

    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!

    Chamayo quesadilla (missing a slice because I ate before taking a photo )
    Linda D.

    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.

    Eric C.

    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.

    Veggie fajita plate.  Perfectly al dente!  Comes with side plate of beans and guacamole.

    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!

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    Chris T.

    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!

    Mild salsa
    Aileen M.

    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.

    Nitesh S.

    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.

    Eva W.

    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.

    Yukatan salad and Yolo burrito missing chips and missing tortilla
    Valerie P.

    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.

    Mango salsa
    D G.

    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.

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    Dianne M.

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

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

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

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

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

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