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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.6
4.6
7289 Reviews
$30 and under
Southwest

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
  • 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, 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.
  • Area
    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 7,289 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Hot spot

  • 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 "culinary poetry" with unique Southwestern dishes and exquisite cocktails. Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked" elk tenderloin and delightful service from attentive staff like Paris and Cliff. Despite occasional inconsistencies, the "beautiful space" and "elegant ambiance" make it a must-visit for a memorable dining experience.
7,289 Reviews
  1. Jimmy

    Tulsa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met some locals at the brewery and they suggested several great restaurants, we chose Coyote Cafe!! we had an amazing experience at the counter overlooking the chefs prepare our meal! The restaurant was a 5min walk from our hotel. parking is a challenge downtown so walking was great! our meal : started w the Mussels amazing sauce that had hominy in it! Amazing! we then had a mid course which was the Beat Salad YUM! my husband doesn’t like beets and he loved this dish. Our main course was the Elk steak served w purple mash potatoes and my wife chose the Sea Scallops served with mushrooms peppers over a creamy cousous. Each dish was so beautifully prepared. Simply Delicious and the Service was Attentive! We will be back !

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  2. Kristi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space and service oriented staff. Food was unique and delicious!

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  3. Robert

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very friendly, professional- superb! Our duck breast and elk tenderloin were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious, with a wonderful wine selection to accompany them.

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  4. Brian

    VIP

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just had the most incredible elk tenderloin with my wife of twenty years - so tender it practically whispered sweet nothings on my fork! The meat was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was fantastic! Our server was incredible. THIS is the spot. Southwestern cuisine that's basically culinary poetry and the drinks were incredible!

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  5. Robert

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The negro mole duck was the best duck we have ever had. Always a great experience at Coyote Cafe. The service is always excellent as are the cocktails. The seasonal changes to the menu never cease to amaze us.
    Coyote CafeResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review we appreciate it. Thanks, Coyote Cafe

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  6. Larry

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting Santa Fe last year and the reservations we had made at a local restaurant were muddled up. We wandered around the plaza area looking for a place to dine and happened upon the Coyote Cafe. We had a wonderful experience. Last year we found the Coyote Cafe by luck. This year we went there on purpose hoping for the same level of enjoyment. We did not. It was even better!! Our waiter, Cliff made sure our every wish was looked after. He orchestrated our whole experience like a conductor. He made our night. His team also consisted of Mandy who delivered the food to our table and Eli who bussed the tables. Mandy knew her stuff and could describe in detail every bit of food on our table. Eli, he if the infectious smile, made sure our table was clean of used dishes and made sure our to go box was looked after. The whole experience was five star plus! So much so that when we got our bill we had to go over it several times because we felt they must have forgotten to charge for some items! It was my sweethearts birthday and Cliff made sure it was a memorable one. We will not hesitate to return there again.

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  7. Daniel

    VIP

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever I am in Santa Fe I have to make sure I stop at Coyote Cafe! Great ambiance, great service, and great food.

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  8. Jessica

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paris was an absolute gentleman to our group of 8 ladies. We never felt rushed, he was warm and welcoming along with the rest of the staff. Food was out of bounds. Definitely felt like they went above and beyond for us! We will return.
    Coyote CafeResponded 7 days ago
    Jessica, We are so glad that you got to experience Paris's wonderful service. Thank you for your wonderful review. Thanks, Coyote Team

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  9. Bill

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. The food was great and Parris, the waiter was superb. Great place to celebrate a birthday as I was doing. There were at least two others doing the same. Bill Jones

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  10. Rai

    VIP

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have looked forward to dining here for years! The food was amazing! From the corn bread, to the butternut squash soup, the mussels posole, the aglonotti with smoked apricot, and the dessert empanadas. Every bite was a delight! The service was impeccable, so attentive friendly and helpful. A member of our party had some dietary restrictions and they were so accommodating allowing her to have the same elevated experience! Just fabulous!

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Coyote Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 7289 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 26 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
  • Area
    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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