El Coyotito No 3

Best. Mexican. Ever. Just moved from LA and this is the only place I’ve found so far that is really authentic. Highly recommend the huevos rancheros, carne asada, and carnitas. Really sweet family owned place and the service was great.

I was getting lunch for my husband and his hungry co-​workers when the place I had planned on getting food was out of what I was ordering! In a desperate attempt to find some food and fast I hit Unilocal!for some suggestions. I called El Coyotitio and asked if they could make me 32 Beef Tacos. She was very helpful, asked a few questions to make sure I was getting what I wanted, the order was placed and I headed over.
These people were AMAZING! They packed my salsas in huge cups, gave some extra chips, even cut up a bunch of limes packed it all in a huge box and then started on my beef tacos. The cook packed them very neatly and made sure they displayed nicely. They were incredibly quick even though the restaurant was pretty busy and they were rushing out orders and taking calls. Then they helped me carry it all to the car!
The food also happened to be delicious! The tacos were very well priced at only $ 1.75 each and were so fresh and yummy. My husband and his coworkers loved the food, and I loved the food. So I’m kinda writing this review based on the response of a whole shop full of dudes! I will not only be going back as a loyal customer, but I will also be bringing some fat tips for these ladies. They could have been irritated that I called last minute but they were awesome, accommodating, and beyond friendly.

So far this seems to be one of the few authentic Mexican food to enjoy. I really liked the selection that the menu presents. The cost for a plate is fair. I will defiantly consider this a return place when I am hungry and am in the area.

Probably the worst mexican food in the area. I am not sure if most people are comparing this food to Taco Bell, but honestly after eating there tonight TB would have been a better choice. I eat at hole in the wall Mexican places all the time and this is one of the worst by far. Worst part about this place is that they don’t even serve Margaritas… Sad!
If you’re looking for a good place that is close to this, drive another block and go to Las Tortas. Your money and your stomach will feel much better about it.

Talk about authentic. Great service, the lady was Very nice! And the food was great. We just moved here and I will definitely return here, and bring friends!

I love this place. Muy auténtico! I gave it 4 out of 5 because the chips are NOT homemade but everything else is. You literally have to go to mexico to get «comida de estilo familiar». Don’t be fooled by the crappy strip mall outer façade this is a very satisfying menu and I have always had good service. The Tilapia is served «whole» with the head. I have not seen a Tilapia this big since I went to Yelapa, Mexico. Ceviche is chunky and flavorful and the tacos come in «lip», «tongue», chicken, chorizo, steamed beef, shredded beef, chorizo and more. Plus, they even sell the «Bimbo» products on the shelf. This is the real deal, I even saw Spanish Priests eating there on one of my visits. Dios bendice estos alimentos!

Damnit, damnit. damnit! My curse of not getting the food or dining experience at places my friends rate highly continues! Chips were okay, the waitresses nice, the room a little dingy but homey too, but the food? Well it woulda been pretty good if we weren’t a-​salted! I ordered an adobada, a lengua, a carnita, and a chorizo taco. The adovada was way too salty, the chorizo much too salty, the carnita friggin’ salty, and the lengua… not salty enough. ??? damnit! It wasn’t just the tacos. The wai-fee’s adobada burrito was just a couple shakes short of having a shaker of salt in it too! Crap! I hate it when that happens! Do I risk going back… maybe not. Too many other fish in the proverbial sea. (veintedos)

Hmm, seems as though I got my mexican joints mixed up.
This place is OK. servings are decent and pricing is excellent. The waitresses are very friendly and helpful.
Seems like a really homey place.

I have to admit that my range of what I choose at Mexican restaurants is limited to one item… the quest for the perfect burrito. So. no matter where I go. I order a beef burrito and then judge the restaurant on their chips, their sauce that they put on their burrito and the meet they put in the burrito. I have to say that El Coyotito serves a very good burrito. Their green chili is very good and the meat they put in the burrito was tender and flavorful. Oh… and the chips and salsa were above average.

Great authentic Mexican food! This place is a block away so I have gotten «to go» orders a lot. I have eaten inside once and it was just like dining out in a family owned restaurant in Mexico. The tv is on some cheesy Mexican soap opera and ladies are sitting around talking in Spanish. Really an authentic experience. The food is great though.

This place is a diamond in the rough. The tacos, flautas, tortas, etc. are always consistently delicious. What is odd about this restaurant /​mexican grocery is the business model. Over the years, this establisment has gone from a ratio of ⁸⁰⁄₂₀ grocery/​restaurant to 30/​70, with periodic fluctuations along the way. If you like eating tacos in a bit of a dive atmosphere, while watching soccer, this is your kind of place.

Hmm. Where to begin. Unfortunately I cannot give zero stars, because that’s what this place deserves. I went in to get take-​out for my husband and I, because of all the good reviews I had read about this place.
The staff was nowhere to be found when I entered, and you could hear crickets. that’s how slow they were. When the woman finally got to the front I ordered the cheese enchiladas for myself (because for some reason they don’t sell tamales! What Mexican restaurant doesn’t serve tamales?!?). Then I ordered a smothered steak and bean burrito for my husband. After about 20 minutes we finally got our food. We live about 2 mins from this place, and when we finally got home, and after much anticipation to try what my Unilocal friends were bragging about… we sat down and took first bite.
Our food was cold. my cheese enchiladas were just horrible. Anyone who knows what real mexican food is supposed to taste like knows this is canned sauce! I’m surprised that the two bites I took even stayed down. The cheese inside wasn’t even fully melted. Their Spanish rice is basically rice with orange food coloring, with dried up green beans in it. The refried beans were soup like with what looked like old crusty milk on top (I’m hoping and praying it was cheese). My husband who will pretty much eat anything when he is hungry couldn’t even finish his burrito. The steak was dry, and their chili was awful.
I would never ever recommend this place, and I would not return, even if someone paid me to eat there. It is awful, and I’m sorry I wasted almost $ 20 when Santiago’s is right down the street! I am thankful I didn’t get food poisoning out of this trip to El Coyotito No.3! I am still cringing at the thought of this place as I type.

Ok, this one is going to be tough to write. When I moved to Denver, I was in love with this place. We took everyone here and they all loved it. It’s still a pretty tasty night out and the price is still excellent but…
I’m afraid my heart is with another now. I went back here today and it was just… middle of the road. The chips fell flat after getting used to freshly made chips elsewhere. They really need to get into making their own chips. Store bought ones just don’t cut it. My quesadilla was alright but nothing out of this world. Service seems to have shrunk a bit as well. I get the feeling now that I’m looked at as some a-​hole gringo during my stay.
I still think this is a solid option for Mexican food, but it’s not my «show out of town friends what Mexican should be like» choice anymore. I’m sorry Third Lil Coyote.

The «Woohoo!» explaining 5 STARS doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel when I get to go to El Coyotito. Sitting beneath a giant soccer trophy (It’s for 2^nd place and it’s taller than me!) and enjoying a Fresa Jarritos is as close to heaven as I can get.
The burritos are humongous and absolutely delicious. Their chicken is tender and flavorful. Even the chips and salsa are top notch. The waitresses are SO friendly. They serve perfection down to the sour cream. I cannot think of a single negative thing to say. Seriously.
The place is small, but has so much character — For example, I challenge you to find all the subtle «Oriental» decorations that hint at the building’s previous life.
P. S. The random «Additional Tips on this Business» makes me smile because it asks if it has TV — Well, YES, they do have TVs, and they are always on a Mexican Soap Opera where big fat dudes end up with beautiful women. Apparently, that concept is universal in the Soap Opera World. The TV programs are always a joy and add to the wonderful atmosphere!
I LOVE YOU, COYOTITO!

I’ve had better Mexican food here in Denver. I ordered the smothered burrito with shredded beef. I couldn’t even eat most of the burrito because it just wasn’t very tasty and was really watery. I think the water was from the lettuce and tomatoes. The food came out within minutes of ordering which leads me to think they use microwaves to heat up food. The décor was terrible with hand written signs taped to the wall and not even neatly taped to the wall. Also, they have a fly problem. I had to wave the flies away during my entire meal.

One of the reasons that I like Unilocal is that it reintroduces places that have blended into the landscape. I have passed this place many times and at first I thought to myself «I wonder if that place is any good?» Eventually it was just background scenery for my drive down Leetsdale. I decided to give it a try — the decorations like everyone has said is a hodge-​podge. It is a Mom & Pop operation that doesn’t feel the need to impress with it’s decorations. I don’t know if was due to the amount of traveling I have been doing lately but as I looked out the window onto a busy thoroughfare that I have traveled regularly for many years I felt like I was in a new place. This is a good thing for me, I seem to have gotten into a rut and the change of perspective is a nice thing.
The staff was courteous and prompt. The menu was extensive — I really wanted this place to be my close-​by go-​to spot for good Mexican food. Chili rellanos are my benchmark — here they are pretty large. But to be totally honest they were bland. Even though they have everything else going for them the main reason you go to a restaurant is to eat and I couldn’t give this place anything higher than 3 stars based on this experience. But I am not going to give up on this place, I will be back to try something else that has been recommeded by my fellow Unilocalers.

As with many, I too have driven by here too many times to count, and finally, after reading some Unilocal reviews, decided to head on in. I was greeted by a familiar «Hola,» and some other quick words I did not catch, so I said «Hi, can I sit wherever?» and the waitress said «yes!».
I decided on a window seat so I could have a glorious view of Leetsdale, Rack attack, and that golden dome church deal.
I was surprised at how inexpensive this place was for all of the various incarnations of Mexican food that they offer. Not being a refried beans fan, I opted to get three tacos, and not a combination plate, even though I was kind of in the mood for some rice. Not to be disappointed at all though, as the chips and salsa arrived. Sure, the chips are from a bag, but the freshly chilled and homemade salsa surely made up for that!
I ordered two shrimp tacos and one chicken taco. The plate was humongous and I could barely down two tacos!
The staff was incredibly friendly, and again, I think they must have thought I spoke Spanish… so that was fun. A server came with my food and said something in Spanish and I said I was sorry, but I didn’t understand what he said. He was friendly, but kept calling me lady… haha
Definitely mixed crowd here, nice service, tasty food, and huge portions. Also, funny decorations like others have mentioned… large trophy, Indian artwork, coyote paintings, boxes of chips, refridge case with tons of Mexican sodas. Also blaring Mex carnival style music to really put you in the mood and feel that you have stepped into a ‘lil bit of Mexico right here in Denver. I will definitely be back!

Last week a friend from North Carolina came back to Denver for a visit. All she asked was that another friend and I take her to an authentic Mexican restaurant. I knew that El Coyotito would fit the bill as this is my latest crush.
We started with Tostadas Camaron (shrimp) and Ceviche mixto and could not vote on the best as they were both great. These went well with the chips, salsa, and beer. We all wanted a chili rellano and ordered one dinner and had an extra rellano added to the two that already came with the meal. These are so nice as you can actually see the pepper and taste its roasted goodness; they top it with green chili but do not bury it. And we ordered an enchilada trilogy, chicken, cheese, and beef. The cheese enchilada was divine as they use queso fresco, the Mexican white cheese, instead of Texas Longhorn cheddar. I remember this type of enchilada from Acapulco so obviously it is authentic. And the refried beans are lip-​smacking good.
What is not too authentic but makes me laugh is the décor. Many other cultures know how to recycle and El Coyotito is no exception. The décor shows the location’s history by reusing a gold sequined Asian tapestry, a large trophy, and a mural.
After several hours of gossiping, drinking beer, and sampling some of the best Mexican food Denver has to offer, my Southern friend said, «Y’all, that made me smile like a opossum.» And being from the South myself, I knew that was the highest compliment anyone can give.

El Coyotito No. 3 is one of those places that I feel torn about upon taking my first glance at it. I am absolutely certain it will be one of two things — either some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten or the cause of the worst case of stomach problems I’ve had in several years.
So, when I arrived at the strip mall location yesterday I gathered up all of my guts and entered the small restaurant. Since you get to seat yourself, I naturally chose the table with the 6 foot tall trophy mounted over it because I A) wanted to see what it was all about and B) like to feel like a winner.
Although our server was slow and we each had a tough time understanding each other (I even broke out some of the ol’ college espanol) I would highly, highly, highly recommend eating here.
Their menu is heavy in seafood dishes, but I went with carnitas. This was seriously the tenderest pork I can remember forking into my mouth ever. I also ordered guacamole and they let you choose mild or spicy. I went with spicy and was pleasantly surprised by the actual spiciness. There were whole chunks of jalapeño in there.
One downside (besides the chips as Matt mentioned) is that they don’t have margaritas. You can have a few different beers AND coke in a glass bottle though, so that sort of makes up for the no liquor thing. And my stomach today is just fine, extremely happy even, so I’d say that last night we made an excellent choice.

Matt is right (previous review) — why haven’t we reviewed this place yet? I have been eating at Coyotito No 3 for several years. Not every meal has been perfect, but it usually is really good. I got really mad at Santiago’s down the street (on Leetsdale) because their breakfast burritos are lame. I went back to Coyotito and ordered breakfast burritos for take-​out. Coyotito opens early. I think I showed up around 9am. The breakfast burritos were big, tasty, smothered in green chili and cheese, and what I was looking for — the classic breakfast burrito.
Lunch and dinner fare is traditional Mexican (Colorado-​style, not Tex-​Mex). They have a full selection of seafood entrees to go with the standard beef, chicken, and pork. I’ve seen people order the Tortas, which look excellent. Tortas are next on my list to try.