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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.8 (7547)
$31 to $50
Southwest
132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Coyote Cafe & Cantina continues to be Santa Fe's most famous and celebrated restaurant.
Opened in 1987 by celebrity chef Mark Miller, the restaurant continues to celebrate modern southwestern cuisine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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, Wine

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What 7,547 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Overall

  • New Mexico

    Best Food

  • New Mexico

    Best Service

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Food

  • 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 offers an upscale Southwestern dining experience with "exceptional service" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about dishes like elk tenderloin and sea bass, as well as the creative cocktails and desserts. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit spot in Santa Fe for special occasions.
7,547 Reviews
  1. ALICIA VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was a find! The service was wonderful. Our waiter,Robert was so nice and gave us the best service. Everything was explained before they set it on the table. The food was superb. Very unusual combinations. The Chilean sea bass was the best I have ever eaten and. The diver scallops rivaled the ones we eat on Long Island..the pork belly tacos were mouthwatering and the shrimp were fabulous. Couldn’t have been a better dining experience..

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  2. John VIP

    New Mexico31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live in Santa Fe and the Coyote Cafe is one of our favorites. The special trio of squash blossoms appetizer was incredible. The scallops were perfect. The Esquites are the best in town, and the service was outstanding - as always.

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  3. SUSIE

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The appetizer shrimp and quail were outstanding! The elk was amazing.

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal with great service. Enjoyed it. We’ll be back!

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  5. nancy

    New Orleans / Louisiana22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with delicious food ! Our waitress was very attentive and we had a wonderful meal . Definitely recommend it!

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  6. Arlene VIP

    Southwest Florida19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience. Our elk filet unusual but so tender served with a Peach mouse. One of the best meals ever.

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  7. rob

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Our evening dinner at Coyote Cafe was disappointing. The restaurant was extremely noisy, and service was very impersonal. We should have expected this when we made the reservation and were told we could remain at our table for a maximum of ninety minutes. The restaurant seems more interested in getting as many people through the door instead of creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. The food was good, but certainly not enough to make up for a unmemorable evening. We won't be returning.

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  8. Cathy

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were celebrating our anniversary and know how great this restaurant is. It definitely didn’t disappoint. Robert was awesome!

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  9. Cay

    Atlanta21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic waiter - thank you Cedar! - who advised us about menu choices. Loved the first salad on the menu, a kind of Caesar in sesame wrap with anchovy yumminess on top (this from someone who does MOT like anchovies). Prawn appetizer - perfection. Seabass was too. Maybe the best meal I’ve had in years!! I’d go back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend.

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  10. Claudia

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every way: ambiance, service, food Extremely noisy

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Coyote Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 7547 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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
    $31 to $50
  • 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, Wine
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