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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.7
4.7
7333 Reviews
$30 and under
Southwest

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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, 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).<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

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Menu

To Begin

  • KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP$16.00

    Pepitas | Pinon | Allspice | Chimayo Chile

    • SOUTHWEST ROLLED CEASAR$18.00

      Organic Romaine | Parmesan | Green Chile Polenta Croutons

      • 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

            • NEW MEXICO BISON CARPACCIO

              Pinon | Rosemary | Juniper | Peach | Red Chile | Cotija

              • BAJA KANPACHI CRUDO$26.00

                Pinon Roasted Bosc | Shaved Foie Gras | Habanero Pickled Kumquat Frisee

                • PORK BELLY TACOS$18.00

                  Beet Tortilla | Fresno Chile | Chimichurri

                  Main

                  • 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

                      • WINTER SQUASH AGNOLOTTI$32.00

                        Sage | Brown Butter | Smoked Apple | Parmesan

                        • TELLICHERRY PEPPERED ELK TENDERLOIN$48.00

                          Whipped Amarosa Potatoes | Potato Crisp | Smoked Bacon | Mushrooms | Snap Peas

                          • SEARED FILET MIGNON$60.00

                            Black Truffle Pommes Purée | Cassis Demi | Duck Fat Pifion Toffee

                            • DRY AGED DUCK BREAST$44.00

                              Mole Negro | Pecan | Fingerling Potatoes

                              • ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH$34.00

                                Corn Salsa | Shiso | Coconut Tagarashi Sauce

                                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.

                                        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

                                                    Last updated: February 28, 2025

                                                    What 7,333 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

                                                      Innovative

                                                    • Santa Fe / Mountains

                                                      Hot spot

                                                    • Santa Fe / Mountains

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Santa Fe / Mountains

                                                      Lively

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Coyote Cafe in Santa Fe promises an exceptional dining journey with "phenomenal" food and "superb" service. Guests rave about the "creative cocktails" and "impeccable" service, especially from staff like Parris and Bella. The menu boasts "unique flavors," with highlights including elk tenderloin and green chile bisque. Perfect for special occasions!

                                                    7,333 Reviews

                                                    1. stavo

                                                      VIP

                                                      New Mexico

                                                      17 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      17 reviews

                                                      Dined today

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Coyote is BAAAACCCKK!!! For those who have endured what feels like a surrealist film noire over the last 8 months with our beloved Coyote Cafe, the much anticipated return of Dakota to Head Chef has elevated the quality and sophistication of not only the menu and preparation, but clearly energized the staff whose enthusiasm is palpable. A lightness of mood permeated the room, as delectable plates and drinks gleefully made their way to tables, packed full of diners that were thrilled with everything. The Pecan Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon returned Coyote back to having the best filet in town. Perfect Plus, is a phrase that comes to mind. 🙌🏻 Already making plans to go back again this week. YAY!!

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                                                    2. jacki

                                                      Minneapolis

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal. She had the duck and I had the elk tenderloin. The green chili bisque was delicious. We shared the esquites which was also fantastic. Good wine selection and the service was excellent.

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                                                    3. Marty

                                                      VIP

                                                      Los Angeles

                                                      34 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      34 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We eat at Coyote Cafe 3times a year ever since it opened in the 80’s! Never been disappointed in the food or service!

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                                                    4. Shelley

                                                      VIP

                                                      New Mexico

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      My husband and I had a wonder dinner at CC last night. This place just never disappoints in the culinary, cocktail, and customer service experience. Always a recommended place we give to friends and always a repeat for us as locals! This is one of those places where the professional staff really works well together and it shows through their elevated service and friendliness.

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                                                    5. Bettina

                                                      VIP

                                                      Atlanta

                                                      25 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      25 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      A wonderful experience! Delicious food, prepared with imagination, a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

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                                                    6. T

                                                      New Mexico

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      So glad to have Dakota back!!! Absolutely delightful evening!

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                                                    7. Andrew

                                                      VIP

                                                      New Mexico

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      I’ve been to Coyote Café before, but this was the by far the best experience I’ve ever had, Parris was amazing, and the food was phenomenal. The green chile bisque took me straight back to my childhood, and the filet mignon was cooked perfectly. Also do not skip on the plum martini, it was the perfect match for the crudo ❤️❤️❤️

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                                                    8. Lynn

                                                      New Mexico

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent service and food as usual! We had a belated Valentine dinner celebration and were not disappointed. The filet was excellent and cooked to perfection. Tried the green chili bisque and loved it! To top it off had cheesecake for dessert!

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                                                    9. Tracie

                                                      VIP

                                                      New Mexico

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Very hospitable waiter and the meal was served with wonderful timing.

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                                                    10. Harold

                                                      New Mexico

                                                      23 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      23 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      generally the service has always been great. This time the waiter seem to be distracted. Forgot to bring tea and a side dish. Food was great as always

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Coyote Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7333 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    Make a reservation

                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 31 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, 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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