As a landmark of San Diego’s historic Old Town, Café Coyote opened in August 1989 and has been co-owned by Lehn and Ritch Goetz. The restaurant is the winner of Best Mexican 20 years in a row and Restaurateur of the Year (2008). Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 364 days a year. Café Coyote provides guests with a festive atmosphere, traditional Mexican entertainment within an intimate table setting or banquet rooms to accommodate any size party. Walk-ins are welcomed or reservations are accepted.
For over 30 years Café Coyote has remained one of San Diego’s Landmark Restaurants located in the Heart of Old Town San Diego’s Historic Walking District. A friendly staff, loyal patrons, delicious Mexican Food, and a Festive Atmosphere have contributed to Café Coyote’s being Voted Best Mexican Restaurant 18 Years In A Row!
Relax and enjoy the ambiance as your Margarita is prepared by our Master Bartenders. Watch Tortilla Ladies make Fresh Tortillas to accompany your meal the Traditional way “a mano” (by hand). Listen to Strolling Mariachi’s fill the flower scented air with Festive Mexican Music in our Colorful Outdoor Courtyards. Splashing Fountains add to the atmosphere in the Esplanade framed by Spanish Architecture with colorful Mexican Murals and Décor. Savor Traditional Mexican Food made from Authentic Fresh Ingredients prepared from Regional Recipes by Mexican Chefs.
After dining, stroll across the courtyard to some of the shops in the Café Coyote Esplanade, Browse South American Imports and Discover Treasures from around the world. If your feet hurt, “park it” at Birkenstocks for a personalize fitting of the World’s Most Comfortable Shoes.
Are you thinking about exploring Old Town? Old Town “The Birthplace of California” boast some unique and historical attraction. Take a short jaunt across the street to the Whaley House, one of only a few officially designated Haunted Houses in the entire country. Some of our other favorites include: the “Little Adobe Chapel”, Old Town Cemetery “El Campo Santo” which is the oldest cemetary in California, or The Old Town State Park. Step back in time and explore some of the 25 Historic Sites, Museums and Galleries.