Coyote Cafe

4.8 (7418)

$30 and under

Southwest

132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Make a reservation

2 people

May 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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, 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

SEASONAL BOUQUET OF FLOWERS ON THE TABLE
$36.00 per party
Prepaid
Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 5, 2025
Celebrate your evening with a Small seasonal bouquet of flowers on the table from our families floral shop.

Popular dishes

BAJA KANPACHI CRUDO$26.00
Pinon Roasted Bosc | Shaved Foie Gras | Habanero Pickled Kumquat Frisee
FUTOMAKI CAESAR$18.00
Ancho Anchovy Salsa | Parmesan Reggiano
ORGANIC BABY SPINACH$16.00
Roasted Baby Tomato | Shaved Red Onion | Charred Scallions | Blackened Serrano Vinaigrette | Toasted Pine Nuts | Tomato Goat Cheese
GREEN CHILE BISQUE$16.00
Smoked Hominy | Toasted Coriander Potato Crisp | Lime Crema | Dehydrated Green Chile
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
VENISON TARTARE$24.00
Guajillo Cured Quail Yolk | Pickled Japanese Turnip | Garlic Tomatillo Puree | Shiso | Crostini
GRILLED QUAIL$28.00
Smoked Bone Marrow Corn Bread Stuffing | Cipollini Onion | Pomegranate Mole
PORK BELLY TACOS$18.00
Beet Tortilla | Fresno Chile | Chimichurri

Main

CHILEAN SEA BASS$50.00
Blood Orange Arbol Chile Glaze | Roasted Squash | Tamarind Black Garlic Buttered Rice | Cilantro Pistou
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$50.00
Mascarpone Arborio Rice | Market Vegetables | Calabrian Chile | Passionfruit Butter Sauce
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH$34.00
Corn Salsa | Shiso | Coconut Tagarashi Sauce
PORCINI SAGE RAVIOLI$38.00
Truffled Cream Sauce | Oaxaca Cheese | Green Chile Mushroom Duxelle | Shaved Ibarra Chocolate
GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS$48.00
Sweet Vietnamese Chili | House Made Guajillo Pappardelle
DUCK LEG CONFIT$44.00
Brown Butter Parsnip Puree | Pinon Date Orange Mole | Pickled Vegetables | House Made Canella Duck Fat Corn Tortilla
TELLICHERRY PEPPERED ELK TENDERLOIN$48.00
Whipped Amarosa Potatoes | Potato Crisp | Smoked Bacon | Mushrooms | Snap Peas
PECAN COFFEE RUBBED FILET MIGNON$60.00
Grilled Red Onion | Buttermilk Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Blackened Serrano Butter | Demi-Glace
SMOKED WAGYU BEEF RIB$80.00
Roasted Poblano Polenta | Rosemary Apple Salsa | Arbol Chile Demi-Glace

For the Table

$14

BACON & GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE
ESQUITES
Sauteed Corn | Pumpkin Seeds | Queso Fresco | Thai Chile Lime Aioli | Blue Corn Tortilla
GRILLED SHISHITO PEPPERS
Red Posole Butter | Furikake

Dessert

UPSIDE DOWN PINEAPPLE$16.00
Dulce de Leche Panna Cotta | Tepache Sorbet | Caramelized Pineapple | Puff Pastry | Hazelnut Brittle
TAMALE$18.00
Single Origin Roasted White Corn Chocolate Mousse | Honey Whipped Mascarpone | Caramel Corn | Candied Orange Peel
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TART$16.00
Cinnamon Graham Crust | Smoked Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Crispy Meringue | Goat's Milk Cajeta
FRESAS CON CREMA$16.00
Almond Honey Sponge Cake | Vanilla Poached Strawberries | Whipped Hoja Santa Ganache | Lime Curd
BANOFEE SUNDAE$14.00
Brown Butter Blondie | White Miso Butterscotch | Turkish Coffee Ice Cream | Caramelized Bananas | Chantilly Cream
HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET$5.00
Tepache Sorbet | Cinnamon Cointreau Blood Orange Sorbet | Turkish Coffee Ice Cream | Hoja Santa Chip Ice Cream

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 7,418 people are saying

Coyote Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Coyote Cafe in Santa Fe offers an upscale Southwestern dining experience with "phenomenal next-level cuisine" and "exceptional service." Diners praise the "creative and delicious" dishes, including elk tenderloin and sea bass, and the vibrant atmosphere. Ideal for special occasions, this "must-visit" spot guarantees a memorable meal with its "terrific menu of cocktails and divine food."

7,418 Reviews

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Jordan VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting from California and always an amazing experience! Andy our server was amazing and explained every menu option ingredient thoroughly and it was all delicious. Plus if you like martinis the nitro martini (they call it the naked martini) is heavenly! Highly recommend everything there!
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Marlene
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. I was alone and had made a reservation in advance. When I arrived I was escorted to the bar which was absolutely fine with me. I don’t know if that is a routine practice and while I was quite happy to eat there I’m guessing that there are solo diners who would prefer a table.
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Dan
Orlando5 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The menu had some very interesting items. Three dishes were tepid at best. Nice place but not up to the price. A very pretentious wine list probably influenced my overall opinion.
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Alan VIP
New York City39 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal. Our server, Franke was excellent. Really nice selection of wines.
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isabel
New York City23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We traveled all day Monday, and I made Coyote our first dinner reservation. The restaurant wasn't as hopping on a Monday night but I was eager to see the new menu from Dakota Weiss. We started with the green chile bisque which was outstanding. The venison tartar was exquisite with flowers and herbs. I didn't know what the dark sauce was on the side but saw it was a tomatillo reduction on Dakota Weiss Instagram. Ths Chilean Sea Bass was perfect. We paired it with a Hess cab. In hindsight next time I'd like to sit at the counter and watch the chef.
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Kathy VIP
Charleston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coyote Cafe is a perfect example of upscale Southwestern dining. The ambiance is sophisticated yet comfortable. Our group thoroughly enjoyed the Caesar salad, sea bass, and lobster tails. Service was attentive and the owner made us feel special. A must-visit for fine dining in Santa Fe.
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Maya
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely return.
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Tom
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed talking with our waiter Mark about the history of the restaurant and the original chef and owner Mark Miller. Great shared experiences and knowledge. Not the same restaurant it was back in 1988, but a great experience in its own right. We enjoyed dining there.
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Colleen
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Sea Bass and Lobster and both were delicious! We loved the champagne we had too! Everything was wonderful!
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Jim
Chicago18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most magnificent dining experiences we’ve ever had. The menu was eclectic and brought together so many incredible flavors. The elk tenderloin and sea bass were exquisite.
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FAQs

Coyote Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 7418 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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, 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

About this restaurant

Additional information

64 Albuquerque Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

SEASONAL BOUQUET OF FLOWERS ON THE TABLE

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS

MUSSELS POSOLE

GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS

To Begin

BAJA KANPACHI CRUDO$26.00

FUTOMAKI CAESAR$18.00

ORGANIC BABY SPINACH$16.00

GREEN CHILE BISQUE$16.00

MUSSELS POSOLE$22.00

CHILE MORITA MEXICAN WHITE PRAWNS$22.00

VENISON TARTARE$24.00

GRILLED QUAIL$28.00

PORK BELLY TACOS$18.00

Main

CHILEAN SEA BASS$50.00

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$50.00

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH$34.00

PORCINI SAGE RAVIOLI$38.00

GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS$48.00

DUCK LEG CONFIT$44.00

TELLICHERRY PEPPERED ELK TENDERLOIN$48.00

PECAN COFFEE RUBBED FILET MIGNON$60.00

SMOKED WAGYU BEEF RIB$80.00

For the Table

BACON & GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE

ESQUITES

GRILLED SHISHITO PEPPERS

Dessert

UPSIDE DOWN PINEAPPLE$16.00

TAMALE$18.00

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TART$16.00

FRESAS CON CREMA$16.00

BANOFEE SUNDAE$14.00

HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET$5.00

KITCHEN APPRECIATION

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