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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.6
4.6
7250 Reviews
$30 and under
Southwest British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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.
  • 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).<br /><br />Meters are free after 6 p.m.<br />
  • 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

What 7,250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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.

7,251 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    VIP

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So disappointed by the New Years Eve pre-fixe. This restaurant is amazing and one of our favorites, but this night was NOT their night. I was so confused by the menu choices? The salad was dry, the pasta was dry, and then lobster or prime rib? The lobster came on a plate without butter or sauce and a piece of corn and some scalloped potatoes. It felt very summery and like an afterthought. The prime rib was very tough and extremely hard to even cut. Our waiter was amazing as usual, but everything else was very disappointing for the price:/

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  2. Rick

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was spot on - attentive but not overly so, the server was exceptionally knowledgeable and gave great suggestions on both food and wine. My wife and I shared a couple appetizers and the server arranged for them to be served in sequence (so that we could focus on one at a time) and in a manner that facilitated our sharing the dishes. Our two entrees, lobster tails and sea bass were outstanding. We were very impressed by the chef's creativity in the mixing of ingredients with complementary (sometimes surprisingly so!) flavors in both our entrees and appetizers. Our server also gave us an excellent recommendation for a wine that perfectly worked with our dishes. The entire staff worked as a well coordinated team that was clearly focused on providing us the best possible experience. I'll definitely return whenever I'm able to get back to Santa Fe.

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  3. Rebecca

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful first-class food and overall experience, highly recommend!

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  4. Peter

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and outstanding service. Robert really made our evening special and made us feel at home.

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  5. susan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a treat it is to sit at the counter and watch the very talented cooking staff do their thing! We watched our dinners come together- with such finesse and care! Bravo!

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  6. Sabra

    New Mexico

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Scallops were too salty. The desserts were not up to Coyote Cafe standards. A 21% tip was added to the bill. We aren’t inclined to dine there again.

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  7. Jessica

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful way to finish a great time in Santa Fe. Lovely atmosphere, excellent service and off the charts food. I only gave 4 stars because my dish was a bit underwhelming after amazing appetizers and tasting everyone else’s. (I got Sea Bass in Green Mole which was just ok.—Scallops and squash ravioli were both divine as was the Chile Morita Mexican White Prawn appetizer!)

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  8. Debby

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar counter and it was a fantastic experience. You could chat with the chefs and see how they cook everything and see what’s the most popular. We choose the lobster and my husband had the elk. It was some of the most tender pieces of meat he has ever had! The drinks are dangerously. Great margaritas with different types than we have had before. It is expensive but so worth it. Don’t miss their Mac and cheese. It’s divine!

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  9. Nicki

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First and foremost Quinn, the owner was absolutely wonderful. He takes pride in his restaurant and that his guest truly enjoy themselves. Our waitress, Bella, had wonderful recommendations for both our meal and drinks. The atmosphere is fun and funky inside. After dinner we went up to the rooftop bar where Quinn continied to make sure we were well taken care of and its a more casual experience. Highly recommend for an all around wonderful experience.

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  10. Gerardo

    VIP

    Denver

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. We've been going for many many years and they have always been consistently great.

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Coyote Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 7250 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Coyote Cafe

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).<br /><br />Meters are free after 6 p.m.<br />
  • 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
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