Coyote Cafe

4.7

7211 Reviews

$30 and under

Southwest British

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Lively

Coyote Cafe & Cantina continues to be Santa Fe's most famous and celebrated restaurant & rooftop bar. Coyote Cafe continues to be Santa Fe's most iconic restaurant, celebrating our 30th year!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southwest British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(505) 983-1615
Website
https://www.coyotecafe.com/?y_source=1_MzI3NjAxMTUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
COYOTE CAFE , ROOFTOP CANTINA & COYOTE DEN are the perfect places to host your private event! Various menu and bar packages are available.

Location
132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Cross street
Galisteo & Don Gaspar, corner of Ortiz
Parking details
There are public lots available one block east (at Shelby street, past the restaurant)) and one block west (between Sandoval and Galisteo Streets) of Coyote Cafe on West Water Street (before the restaurant - often requires you to enter on San Francisco Street, parallel to to Water Street). Meters are free after 6 p.m.
Public transit
Santa Fe busses make periodic stops nearby. Most hotels run shuttles - check with your concierge.
Entertainment
None currently
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

CHRISTMAS EVE
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2024 only
We are excited to offer a special three course pre fixed Christmas eve dinner to you and your loved ones. There will be several appetizers, entrees and deserts to choose from. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of so the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing this Christmas Tradition at Coyote Café. This experience is non refundable. We ask you respect the experience is for 90 minutes for two guests and 120 minutes for guests to three of more.
CHRISTMAS DAY
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
We are excited to offer a special three course pre fixed Christmas dinner to you and your loved ones. There will be several appetizers, entrees and deserts to choose from. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of so the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing this Christmas Tradition at Coyote Café. We ask you respect the experience is for 90 minutes for two guests and 120 minutes for guests to three of more.
NEW YEARS EVE MENU 2024
$175.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Coyote Cafe is excited to offer a Five course NEW YEARS EVE tasting Menu The first course will be Taittinger Champagne Paired with Diver Scallop Aguachile Followed By a Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Your Midcourse will be Buccatini Pasta & Wild Mushroom (supplement shaved Italian Truffle) Main Course of Prime Rib or Poached Maine Lobster To Finish, Chocolate Mirror Tuxedo Cake with Hazelnut Ice Cream We will be offering a 5pm a 7:00pm and a 9:00pm seating. PLEASE RESPECT THE EXPERIENCE is for a TWO HOUR PERIOD. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of, the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy.

Popular dishes

CEVICHE$20.00
Kampachi | Grapefruit | Orange Honey | Pollen | Mint | Dashi Crisp
KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP$16.00
Pepitas | Pinon | Allspice | Chimayo Chile
MARKET GREENS$16.00
Peppered Bacon | Bayley Hazen Blue Yogurt Dressing | Beets | Radish
BEETS & BURRATA$16.00
Picked Fennel | Beet Gel | Fennel Pollen
MUSSELS POSOLE$22.00
Hominy | Tomatoes | Chipotle | Cilantro | White Wine | Baguette
CHILE MORITA MEXICAN WHITE PRAWNS$22.00
Crispy Grit Cake | Green Chile Aioli | Citrus Salad
BERKSHIRE PORK BELLY TACOS$18.00
Heirloom Tortilla | Fresno Mayonnaise | Truffle-Balsamic Reduction | Jalapeno | Pickled Onions | Cilantro
BROKEN ARROW QUAIL$18.00
Blue Corn | Sage | Cherry | Southwest Five Spice
NEW MEXICO BISON CARPACCIO
Pinon | Rosemary | Juniper | Peach | Red Chile | Cotija

Main

BAJA SEABASS$40.00
Fennel | Orange | Anson Mills Rice | Kabocha Squash | Mole Verde
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$50.00
Mascarpone Arborio Rice | Market Vegetables | Calabrian Chile | Passionfruit Butter Sauce
GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS$48.00
Sweet Vietnamese Chili | House Made Guajillo Pappardelle
ELOTE RAVIOLI$32.00
Cotija | Lime Zest | Chimayo Chile | Corn Brodo
TELLICHERRY PEPPERED ELK TENDERLOIN$48.00
Whipped Amarosa Potatoes | Potato Crisp | Smoked Bacon | Mushrooms | Snap Peas
BERKSHIRE PORK TOMAHAWK$44.00
Achiote | Frijoles Charros | Braised Greens | Picketed Onion
SEARED FILET MIGNON$60.00
Black Truffle Pommes Purée | Cassis Demi | Duck Fat Pifion Toffee

For the Table

$14

BACON & GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE
FARMER'S MARKET VEGETABLES
CRISPY FINGERLINGS

KITCHEN APPRECIATION

We have implemented a $4 per TABLE kitchen appreciation charge. This is a direct gratuity from your table to our kitchen. If you are uncomfortable leaving the kitchen a gratuity, it will be removed immediately.

What 7,211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Hot spot
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Service
Santa Fe / Mountains
Innovative
Santa Fe / Mountains
Hot spot
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for fine wines
Santa Fe / Mountains
Lively
Santa Fe / Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Coyote Cafe in Santa Fe is a "favorite place" for many, offering "great food and service" in a "lively venue." Diners praise the "excellent" elk tenderloin and "amazing" cocktails. The staff, including standout servers like Carlos, deliver "attentive and knowledgeable" service, making every visit memorable.

7,211 Reviews

T
Tim
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was OUTSTANDING service food Environment
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Amy
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were superb and I highly recommend the elk tenderloin. The ambiance is a nice blend of sophisticated and relaxed. Four of us had different entrees and they were very good in particular the mole duck and elk were beautifully prepared and paid homage to the high desert southwest cuisine. It’s a bit spendy but worth it!
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rick
New Mexico
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have enjoyed Coyote Cafe for several years. It's a beautiful setting and once again the service was outstanding. A few of the menu items have changed or at least been updated which is nice. The wine list was great, and extensive and with many affordable wines. The food was a somewhat disappointing. Our table had the Elk Tenderloin, which was small, at least much smaller than I remembered. We also had the grilled lobster, which was similar however, the noodles were not as flavorful as I remembered. And we had the vegetarian main which was very small. So in short we enjoyed the ambiance and the service, but for some reason food was disappointing.
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Harold
New Mexico
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our choice for special occasions. Always great food and selections
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Coyote Cafe while my sister and niece were in town to celebrate my sister’s birthday. Not only was the food delicious (high quality ingredients, interesting dishes, and good sized portions), but the service was outstanding—not only the best I’ve had in Santa Fe, but anywhere. Our waiter was Paris, who was incredibly kind and attentive and made our visit enjoyable. Paris made sure my sister’s birthday celebration was extra special and that everyone was comfortable—he even brought my niece a fun mocktail! We will be back and look forward to our next visit to Coyote Cafe!
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Michelle
New Mexico
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had not been to Coyote Cafe for years and this was an outstanding meal. Exemplary service, lively atmosphere and wonderful food. Service was outstanding.
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Steve
New Mexico
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dining experience at coyote cafe for my daughter’s birthday celebration. The elk tenderloin was amazing and they have brought back the rolled Caesar appetizer which is my favorite. Several complementary drink and gourmet items were included, don’t ask me why. Everything was top notch thanks.
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Maxcine
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. A trip to Santa Fe would not be the same if I didn’t have dinner here at least one time.
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Dan
New Mexico
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dining experience, great food and excellent attentive service. we've been going to Coyote gong back to the days of Mark Miller an it continues to provide an original and delicious menu and the service is the best combination of attentiveness but not too overbearing.
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Val
New Mexico
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a wonderful cocktail made by Abraham, a delicious cosmopolitan. Enjoyed the shrimp then the tacos. Will definitely go to Coyote Cafe again.
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FAQs

Coyote Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7211 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

Cross street
Galisteo & Don Gaspar, corner of Ortiz
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southwest British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are public lots available one block east (at Shelby street, past the restaurant)) and one block west (between Sandoval and Galisteo Streets) of Coyote Cafe on West Water Street (before the restaurant - often requires you to enter on San Francisco Street, parallel to to Water Street). Meters are free after 6 p.m.
Public transit
Santa Fe busses make periodic stops nearby. Most hotels run shuttles - check with your concierge.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
None currently
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.coyotecafe.com/?y_source=1_MzI3NjAxMTUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(505) 983-1615
Private party facilities
COYOTE CAFE , ROOFTOP CANTINA & COYOTE DEN are the perfect places to host your private event! Various menu and bar packages are available.

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Coyote Cafe

Make a reservation

Additional information

64 Albuquerque Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY

NEW YEARS EVE MENU 2024

Seared Diver Scallops

Mussels Posole

Maine Lobster Tails

To Begin

CEVICHE$20.00

KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP$16.00

MARKET GREENS$16.00

BEETS & BURRATA$16.00

MUSSELS POSOLE$22.00

CHILE MORITA MEXICAN WHITE PRAWNS$22.00

BERKSHIRE PORK BELLY TACOS$18.00

BROKEN ARROW QUAIL$18.00

NEW MEXICO BISON CARPACCIO

Main

BAJA SEABASS$40.00

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$50.00

GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS$48.00

ELOTE RAVIOLI$32.00

TELLICHERRY PEPPERED ELK TENDERLOIN$48.00

BERKSHIRE PORK TOMAHAWK$44.00

SEARED FILET MIGNON$60.00

For the Table

BACON & GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE

FARMER'S MARKET VEGETABLES

CRISPY FINGERLINGS

KITCHEN APPRECIATION

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Coyote Cafe currently accepting reservations?

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