Local Sacramento name, airport branch in Terminal B
Dos Coyotes Border Cafe in Terminal B is one of the few local Sacramento brands in SMF, sitting among mostly national chains by the B concourse gates. It serves fast-casual Southwestern and Mexican‑inspired food, so think burritos, tacos, salads, and rice bowls instead of burgers or pizza. Prices land in typical airport territory, with most mains roughly in the low‑ to mid‑teens. If you know Dos Coyotes from town, the menu board will look familiar enough to order on autopilot.
Terminal B security spits you into the central atrium, and Dos Coyotes sits airside, so you need a boarding pass to eat here. Food is counter‑service with orders called by name, which keeps things moving during the morning and evening banks of departures. You can usually get in and out in 15–20 minutes if the line isn’t snaking toward the concourse. Portions tend to be larger than the grab‑and‑go coolers nearby, so budget some time to actually sit and eat.
Expect the usual suspects: chicken or steak burritos, tacos by the pair, salads with grilled protein, and chips with salsa or guacamole. Figure around $4–$6 for chips and add‑ons, and around $3 for fountain drinks. If you want something slightly lighter before a 2–3 hour flight, a salad bowl with grilled chicken and extra salsa works better than a cheese‑heavy burrito. This isn’t a margarita stop; think quick meal with a soda, then walk to your B‑gate.
Tip: check your gate first, then look at the clock. If boarding starts in under 25 minutes and you’re more than five gates away down the B concourse, grab something pre‑made instead of gambling on a hot burrito order here.