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Cafe Coyote

Cafe Coyote Cafe Coyote is a Mexican restaurant located in the heart of historic Old Town, San Diego that has been family owned and operated for over 30 years and has won Best Mexican for 20 years. They offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee with casual attire and dine-in, takeout or delivery through DoorDash or UberEats services. With outdoor seating, reservations available and welcome for walk-ins as well as groups or kids, Cafe Coyote is always ready to fiesta!
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🌮✨ ¡No te pierdas nuestros Tacos de Mole Tradicional, disponibles todo el mes en tortilla de maíz o harina!🔥 ¡Los Taco T...
05/18/2026

🌮✨ ¡No te pierdas nuestros Tacos de Mole Tradicional, disponibles todo el mes en tortilla de maíz o harina!

🔥 ¡Los Taco Tuesday saben mejor en Cafe Coyote! Disfruta nuestros tacos de mole con mole casero, queso cotija, ajonjolí y cilantro fresco.

📍 2461 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
📞 (619) 291-4695 para reservar.

⚾️🔥 PADRES vs DODGERS at Café Coyote! 🔥⚾️Catch every pitch LIVE in our cantina because at Café Coyote… it’s ALWAYS A FIE...
05/14/2026

⚾️🔥 PADRES vs DODGERS at Café Coyote! 🔥⚾️
Catch every pitch LIVE in our cantina because at Café Coyote… it’s ALWAYS A FIESTA! 🎉🍹🌮

💥 Think you know baseball?
COMMENT on this post with the player you think will hit the FIRST HOME RUN of the FIRST GAME for a chance to win a $25 Café Coyote gift card!

🏆 The FIRST 3 people to guess correctly win!

🎟 BONUS:
Show your game ticket and get a FREE Chef Appetizer!

🍻 Great food. Cold drinks. Big rivalry energy.
📍 Café Coyote | Old Town San Diego

🌮✨ ¡Los Taco Tuesday saben mejor en Cafe Coyote! Disfruta nuestros tacos de mole con mole casero, queso cotija, ajonjolí...
05/11/2026

🌮✨ ¡Los Taco Tuesday saben mejor en Cafe Coyote! Disfruta nuestros tacos de mole con mole casero, queso cotija, ajonjolí y cilantro fresco. 🔥

📍 2461 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
📞 (619) 291-4695 para reservar.

💖 Last-minute Mother’s Day plans? We’ve got you covered.Join us at Cafe Coyote this Mother’s Day where every mom will re...
05/09/2026

💖 Last-minute Mother’s Day plans? We’ve got you covered.

Join us at Cafe Coyote this Mother’s Day where every mom will receive a complimentary flower while dining with us (until supplies last). 🌸

🥂 We’ll also be featuring an extended brunch menu until 3 PM with special menu items just for Mom.

From small family dinners to groups of 20+ guests, we can still accommodate large same-day reservations for the entire family.

📍Old Town San Diego
📞 (619) 291-4695
🔗 Reserve now at the link in bio

Let’s make Mom feel special this Sunday. ✨

🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Cafe Coyote! 🌸Join us Saturday & Sunday for a festive brunch celebration filled with...
05/07/2026

🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Cafe Coyote! 🌸

Join us Saturday & Sunday for a festive brunch celebration filled with delicious food and family traditions 💐🌮

✨ Extended Brunch on Sunday until 3 PM
🎁 Special gift for all mothers on Sunday
📍 Reservations available at the link in bio
📞 Or call us at (619) 291-4695

Bring mamá and make it a celebration to remember ❤️

05/06/2026

Cinco de Mayo at Cafe Coyote with 🎶🎵🎺

05/02/2026

Fiesta Old Town is happening NOW 🎉

Head to Historic Old Town for live Lucha Libre action, local vendors, and a full day of family fun.

History, culture, and community all in one place. Come be part of it.

Next showing 4 pm & 6 pm

Cinco de Mayo is coming in hot 🔥We’re kicking things off early with Fiesta Old Town all weekend long Lucha libre, live m...
04/28/2026

Cinco de Mayo is coming in hot 🔥

We’re kicking things off early with Fiesta Old Town all weekend long
Lucha libre, live music, folklórico, artisan vendors, and nonstop energy in Old Town.

🥊 Lucha Libre: 12–6PM (San Diego Ave, Twiggs to Harney)

Then Tuesday, May 5:
☀️ Open early at 9AM
🍳 Brunch until 1PM
🎺 Live mariachi 3–4:30PM
⏰ Reservations end at 4PM, then first come, first served

Heads up: parking will be tight. Come early.

Save the date. Bring your crew. Let’s make it a big one. 💃🏽🔥

Taco Tuesday just leveled up 🌮🔥This week’s feature: Gobernador “Sinaloa” TacoFried spicy shrimp, sautéed mixed peppers, ...
04/27/2026

Taco Tuesday just leveled up 🌮🔥

This week’s feature: Gobernador “Sinaloa” Taco
Fried spicy shrimp, sautéed mixed peppers, melted cheese, and salsa de árbol all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

$6 tacos all day
Pair it with a House Margarita or Ranch Water for $10

Reservations at the link in bio.

04/23/2026

Cinco de Mayo is almost here 🎉

We’re getting ready with food specials like enchiladas banderas, mole, esquites, and margarita specials 🌮🍹

On May 5th, enjoy live mariachi from Mariachi Fuente from 3–4:30 PM 🎺🎶

We’re open from 9 AM to 11 PM. Reservations are available from 9 AM to 4 PM, and after that it’s first come, first served. It’s one of our busiest days of the year, so plan ahead ⏳

See you soon 🎊

Zesty carnitas, crunchy slaw, and pickled onions that hit just right 🌮🔥Today’s Taco Tuesday special is doing the most.Re...
04/21/2026

Zesty carnitas, crunchy slaw, and pickled onions that hit just right 🌮🔥

Today’s Taco Tuesday special is doing the most.
Reservations at the link in bio ⬇️🔗

POV: Justin Bieber got you in your feels at Coachella… now you’re emotionally searching “best Mexican food near me” 🌮😭He...
04/18/2026

POV: Justin Bieber got you in your feels at Coachella… now you’re emotionally searching “best Mexican food near me” 🌮😭

Healing era = tacos only.

Japanese pop star  🌟 known for his debut with J SOUL BROTHERS III and his successful solo and acting career 🎤🎬 stops at ...
04/17/2026

Japanese pop star 🌟 known for his debut with J SOUL BROTHERS III and his successful solo and acting career 🎤🎬 stops at Café Coyote 🌮✨ to enjoy authentic Mexican food 🫓🔥

04/15/2026

El arte de hacer 🌽

No hay nada como el ritmo de las manos dando forma a la masa, el calor del comal y el aroma de una tortilla recién hecha frente a ti.

Ven a vivir la experiencia en Cafe Coyote—donde cada tortilla se hace a mano y se sirve con cariño.

Visítanos y prueba la diferencia.

🌮🥑 Taco Tuesday Special — 4/14: Holy Guacamole TacoFlour tortilla loaded with fresh guacamole, crisp lettuce, mixed chee...
04/14/2026

🌮🥑 Taco Tuesday Special — 4/14: Holy Guacamole Taco

Flour tortilla loaded with fresh guacamole, crisp lettuce, mixed cheeses, salsa fresca, and sliced pickled jalapeños for that perfect kick.

Reserve your spot now — link in bio.

🌮🥑 Taco Tuesday Special — 4/14: Holy Guacamole TacoFlour tortilla loaded with fresh guacamole, crisp lettuce, mixed chee...
04/13/2026

🌮🥑 Taco Tuesday Special — 4/14: Holy Guacamole Taco

Flour tortilla loaded with fresh guacamole, crisp lettuce, mixed cheeses, salsa fresca, and sliced pickled jalapeños for that perfect kick 🌶️

Esto es Lucha! 💪🏽✨ Fiesta Old Town rides back May 2–3, 2026 with a free, family-friendly celebration rooted in San Diego’s vaquero heritage. Expect live music, folklórico performances, electrifying lucha libre, interactive games for kids, and a lively artisan mercado — all coming together for a weekend that captures the energy of spring.

Mark your calendar, gather your crew, and get ready for the return 🐎

Reserve your spot now — link in bio.

🐣🌸 Easter Sunday vibes are here! 🌸🐣We’re extending brunch until 3 PM—more time to enjoy your favorites! 🍳🥂Come try some ...
04/03/2026

🐣🌸 Easter Sunday vibes are here! 🌸🐣

We’re extending brunch until 3 PM—more time to enjoy your favorites! 🍳🥂

Come try some of our classics like:
✨ Traditional menudo & pozole
✨ Machaca plate
✨ Huevos rancheros
✨ Chilaquiles

🎉 Make a reservation now and receive a FREE buñuelos basket!
👉 Just comment “buñuelos” in the notes section
⚠️ Until supplies last

Bring your appetite and celebrate with us! 🐰💐



🐣🌸 ¡Domingo de Pascua ya está aquí! 🌸🐣

Extendemos el brunch hasta las 3 PM—¡más tiempo para disfrutar! 🍳🥂

Ven a probar algunos de nuestros favoritos:
✨ Menudo y pozole tradicional
✨ Plato de machaca
✨ Huevos rancheros
✨ Chilaquiles

🎉 ¡Haz tu reservación ahora y recibe una canasta de buñuelos GRATIS!
👉 Solo escribe “buñuelos” en la sección de notas
⚠️ Hasta agotar existencias

¡Te esperamos para celebrar con mucho sabor! 🐰💐

National Burrito Day is this Thursday, April 2 🌯The California Burrito was born right here in San Diego, with spots like...
04/02/2026

National Burrito Day is this Thursday, April 2 🌯

The California Burrito was born right here in San Diego, with spots like Lolita’s and Santana’s often getting the credit.

So let’s start a debate… where do YOU think the Cali burrito actually started?

YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THESE 🤯😅➡️➡️➡️➡️
04/01/2026

YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THESE 🤯😅

➡️➡️➡️➡️

🌮✨ Taco Tuesday just got groovy ✨🌮Step back into the 70’s with our 7 Layer Guacamole Taco — loaded with rice, refried be...
03/30/2026

🌮✨ Taco Tuesday just got groovy ✨🌮

Step back into the 70’s with our 7 Layer Guacamole Taco — loaded with rice, refried beans, cheese, fresh guac, lettuce, sour cream & salsa fresca 🤤

💥 Tacos for $6
🍹 House Margaritas & Ranch Waters for $10

This throwback won’t last long…
👉 Reserve your table now at the link in bio

03/27/2026

If lost, return me to the nearest margarita 📍
Join us at Cafe Coyote—where fresh handmade tortillas, margaritas, and fiesta come together 🍹🪅

Reservations at the link in bio

🌮 The Tuesday Taco – March 24 🌮Meet the El Chingón Taco 🔥Flour tortilla loaded with savory carnitas, chorizo beans, melt...
03/23/2026

🌮 The Tuesday Taco – March 24 🌮

Meet the El Chingón Taco 🔥
Flour tortilla loaded with savory carnitas, chorizo beans, melty jack cheese, grilled onions, fresh cilantro, and a kick of spicy salsa de árbol 🌶️

Bold flavors, no apologies—just how tacos should be 😎
Reserve your table through the link in bio 🔗✨

Café Coyote offers a variety of vibrant private event spaces designed for gatherings of all sizes, from intimate celebra...
03/23/2026

Café Coyote offers a variety of vibrant private event spaces designed for gatherings of all sizes, from intimate celebrations to large receptions.

Puerto Vallarta Room & Balcony:
Our largest venue features a private bar, A/V capabilities, a dedicated kitchen, and a festive balcony. It accommodates up to 250 guests reception-style, making it ideal for large celebrations and lively events.

La Paz Room:
Located nearby on the second level, this versatile space is perfect for mid-sized gatherings, offering flexibility for a range of event styles.

Cabo Room:
Inspired by a traditional Mexican palapa, the Cabo Room is well-suited for large meetings and receptions, providing a spacious and distinctive atmosphere.

Poco Cabo:
Adjoining the Cabo Room, this bright and intimate space is ideal for smaller events or breakout gatherings.

Guadalajara (Tequila) Room:
Perfect for more private occasions, this charming room is decorated with traditional Mexican artwork and fully equipped for meetings and small gatherings.

Rancho Coyote Vineyard Room:
This space offers a warm and relaxed ambiance, making it ideal for seated dinners or reception-style events.

Full Café Coyote Buyout:
For a truly unforgettable experience, a full buyout allows guests to enjoy the lively courtyard patio and restaurant spaces—perfect for large-scale celebrations in the heart of Old Town San Diego.

For more information or to start planning your event ✨, inquire through the link in our bio 🔗—we’d love to help bring your celebration to life 🎉🌮!

🌮✨ Taco Tuesday of the Week: Leprechaun Smash 🍀Taco Tuesday + amazing weather = the perfect Spring Break combo! ☀️🍹Celeb...
03/17/2026

🌮✨ Taco Tuesday of the Week: Leprechaun Smash 🍀

Taco Tuesday + amazing weather = the perfect Spring Break combo! ☀️🍹

Celebrate at Café Coyote with fresh handmade green tortillas and great vibes on the patio. This week’s feature is our Leprechaun Smash—a green flour tortilla loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, crispy French fries, fresh lettuce, and topped with our signature Coyote Thousand Island.

Pair it with a green margarita, grab your crew, and soak up the sunshine.
Sunshine, tacos, and margaritas… what more do you need? 😏🌮🍀

Taco Tuesday of the Week 🌮🔥Buffalo-marinated chicken topped with jalapeño ranch coleslaw, fresh cilantro, and pickled on...
03/11/2026

Taco Tuesday of the Week 🌮🔥
Buffalo-marinated chicken topped with jalapeño ranch coleslaw, fresh cilantro, and pickled onion.
Spicy, creamy, and packed with flavor.

Make your reservations now at the link in bio

Address

2461 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA
92110

To reach San Diego Avenue in San Diego by public transport, take the Green Line Trolley and get off at the Old Town Transit Center. From there, walk north on Congress Street until you reach San Diego Avenue.

If you are driving, you can park your car at the nearby Old Town San Diego State Historic Park or at one of the metered spots on San Diego Avenue. From there, simply walk to your destination using a map or GPS device.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+16192914695

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What people say

Mexican restaurants are known for their vibrant atmosphere, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. Cafe Coyote in San Diego Avenue, San Diego is no exception. This Mexican restaurant has been awarded the Best Mexican Restaurant for 20 years in a row, and it's easy to see why.

Cafe Coyote offers a wide range of mouth-watering dishes that will satisfy any craving. Their Steak Rancheros taco is a must-try, and their taco of the month is always worth checking out. And on Taco Tuesday, you can enjoy their taco of the month for only $5!

But it's not just the food that makes Cafe Coyote stand out. They also have an impressive selection of drinks that perfectly complement their dishes. Their Verano Margarita infused with fresh mint mixed with watermelon puree and organic margarita mix is perfect for those hot summer days. And if you're looking for something more classic, their San Diego OG Margarita mixed with Cointreau orange liquor, fresh lime juice, and sweet and sour won't disappoint.

The atmosphere at Cafe Coyote is lively and festive, making it the perfect spot to celebrate any occasion or simply enjoy a night out with friends. With its convenient location in Old Town San Diego and its accommodating hours from Monday to Sunday, there's never a bad time to visit Cafe Coyote.

Overall, Cafe Coyote is an excellent choice for anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine served in a fun and welcoming environment.