Coyote Cafe

4.7

7174 Reviews

$30 and under

Southwest British

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Hot spot

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 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.
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.
NEW YEARS EVE MENU 2024
$175.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
We are excited to offer a special Five course NEW YEARS EVE tasting Menu to Ring in the New Year!! Complimentary Glass of Champagne with a Scallop Aguachile Poached Beets & Burrata with Pickled Fennel Midcourse of Buccatini Pasta with Wild Mushrooms and a optional supplement of shaved Italian Truffle Choose Between Prime Rib or Poached Whole Lobster for your main course & finish your meal with our signature chocolate dessert. 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

Main

BAJA SEABASS$40.00
Pasilla | Chipotle | Soft Herbs | Citrus | Heirloom Tortillas
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$50.00
Mascarpone Arborio Rice | Market Vegetables | Calabrian Chile | Passionfruit Butter Sauce
GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS$48.00
Sambal | Corn | House Made Guajillo Pappardelle
HEIRLOOM EGGPLANT$34.00
Quinoa | Garlic Scapes | Smoked Tomato Sauce | Aged Chedder
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 7,174 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Hot spot
New Mexico
Most Booked
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Service
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 offers a delightful blend of fine dining and casual excitement. With "fabulous, creative food," attentive service, and a lively atmosphere, it stands out as a local favorite. Diners rave about the elk tenderloin and seafood dishes, as well as the "superb" cocktails and vibrant setting. Perfect for special occasions and those seeking a memorable dining experience.

7,174 Reviews

R
Rick
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, great knowledge of menu and drinks. It was a table of ten and all was great…
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Mussels Posole is a must!
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Tom
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the elk tenderloin for the first time. Hands down it is much better than the beef tenderloin. I wish the potato serving was bit larger though. The downside was the pecan pie. I’m a former Texas resident and unfortunately in Texas the pecan pie would probably used as sporting clays.
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Will
New York City
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I haven't traveled to Santa Fe for many years, but returning to the Coyote Cafe was a treat. Great, unique food and wonderful service. Plus a great wine list.
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Elizabeth
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, well prepared food. Charming and elegant atmosphere - not touristy. Very friendly, attentive and thoughtful service.
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Randy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good food,outstanding service and very warm and comfortable place for dinner.
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Andrea
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar. Jeremy was great. Food was outstanding. Recommend the beet and burrata salad and the elk tenderloin.
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Mike
New Mexico
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of 5 was well taken care of by Ally, one of the best wait staff we’ve had in ages. And everyone else who served us was great too, attentive and friendly. The food was creative and delicious. The drinks were special. The dining space was relaxing, quiet, and full of art. We all had a memorable time and would certainly recommend.
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Beth
New Mexico
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The grilled Maine lobster tails arrived cold, and were so small that it seems unlikely they were legally fished. The Vietnamese sweet chili sauce that was supposed to be an accompaniment was nowhere in evidence. While the service was friendly, it was not especially attentive. For example, we had to ask for the cornbread that had been promised but did not arrive with the meal.
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Perren
New Mexico
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect. One of our favorite restaurants
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FAQs

Coyote Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7174 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 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 DAY

CHRISTMAS EVE

NEW YEARS EVE MENU 2024

Seared Diver Scallops

Mussels Posole

SQUASH SOUP

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

Main

BAJA SEABASS$40.00

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$50.00

GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS$48.00

HEIRLOOM EGGPLANT$34.00

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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