Cafe Coyote's Taco Tuesday

Today is a Tuesday, and you know what that means? That's right, it's time to test the quality of tacos San Diego's Old Town district has to offer. Being a first timer in historical Old Town, I immediately realized that the name of the area fit perfectly with the architecture and atmosphere around me. The pueblo-style homes and relaxed nightlife seemed to attract a more sophisticated crowd than places such as Pacific Beach or Ocean Beach.


Right as we sat down at our table, the waitress greeted us with chips and salsa. This is definitely one thing that all Mexican style restaurants should offer: FREE chips and salsa. At two dollars a taco, Cafe Coyote seems a little more expensive than most places, but don't be fooled. The tacos are fairly large and have a lot of meat in them. I ordered the carne asada and shrimp tacos and also tried the California burrito taco too. The carne asada taco was average, but the fact that the shrimp taco contained real and unbattered shrimp and the California burrito taco, which had fries in it, made a lasting impression on me. The salsa that came with the chips was sufficient enough to keep me from asking for any sauce, which made me happy because I didn't need to ask the waitress for anything (I have a phobia of annoying the people who serve me food because of the movie Waiting). Also, this restaurant makes their own tortillas, which automatically ranks them higher than most Mexican restaurants because fresh tortillas taste better and provide a sense of authenticity in the food.


In conclusion, Cafe Coyote is a perfect place to hold a Taco Tuesday night because of the price, the quality of tacos, the free chips and salsa, and the large capacity the restaurant can hold. Unlike the notorious Fred's next door, Cafe Coyote seems like they will never have an outstanding wait to be seated. This alone appeals to me so much that it may keep me from going to another restaurant for Taco Tuesday in the future. In my opinion, Cafe Coyote's Taco Tuesday's deserve 4.5 stars.


A tip for those who have never been: if it is a nice day, try to sit in the front where it is open to the elements and you can enjoy the sunny San Diego weather.


You stay classy San Diego.