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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.7
4.7
7209 Reviews
$30 and under
Southwest British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 British, 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • 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.
    CHRISTMAS EVE Photo
  • 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 DAY Photo
  • NEW YEARS EVE MENU 2024

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Coyote Cafe is excited to offer a Five course NEW YEARS EVE tasting Menu The first course will be Taittinger Champagne Paired with Diver Scallop Aguachile Followed By a Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Your Midcourse will be Buccatini Pasta & Wild Mushroom (supplement shaved Italian Truffle) Main Course of Prime Rib or Poached Maine Lobster To Finish, Chocolate Mirror Tuxedo Cake with Hazelnut Ice Cream 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.
    NEW YEARS EVE MENU 2024 Photo

What 7,209 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Hot spot

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Service

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • 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 is a "favorite place" for many, offering "great food and service" in a "lively venue." Diners praise the "excellent" elk tenderloin and "amazing" cocktails. The staff, including standout servers like Carlos, deliver "attentive and knowledgeable" service, making every visit memorable.

7,209 Reviews
  1. Amy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were superb and I highly recommend the elk tenderloin. The ambiance is a nice blend of sophisticated and relaxed. Four of us had different entrees and they were very good in particular the mole duck and elk were beautifully prepared and paid homage to the high desert southwest cuisine. It’s a bit spendy but worth it!

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  2. rick

    New Mexico

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have enjoyed Coyote Cafe for several years. It's a beautiful setting and once again the service was outstanding. A few of the menu items have changed or at least been updated which is nice. The wine list was great, and extensive and with many affordable wines. The food was a somewhat disappointing. Our table had the Elk Tenderloin, which was small, at least much smaller than I remembered. We also had the grilled lobster, which was similar however, the noodles were not as flavorful as I remembered. And we had the vegetarian main which was very small. So in short we enjoyed the ambiance and the service, but for some reason food was disappointing.

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  3. Harold

    New Mexico

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our choice for special occasions. Always great food and selections

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Coyote Cafe while my sister and niece were in town to celebrate my sister’s birthday. Not only was the food delicious (high quality ingredients, interesting dishes, and good sized portions), but the service was outstanding—not only the best I’ve had in Santa Fe, but anywhere. Our waiter was Paris, who was incredibly kind and attentive and made our visit enjoyable. Paris made sure my sister’s birthday celebration was extra special and that everyone was comfortable—he even brought my niece a fun mocktail! We will be back and look forward to our next visit to Coyote Cafe!

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  5. Michelle

    New Mexico

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been to Coyote Cafe for years and this was an outstanding meal. Exemplary service, lively atmosphere and wonderful food. Service was outstanding.

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  6. Steve

    New Mexico

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dining experience at coyote cafe for my daughter’s birthday celebration. The elk tenderloin was amazing and they have brought back the rolled Caesar appetizer which is my favorite. Several complementary drink and gourmet items were included, don’t ask me why. Everything was top notch thanks.

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  7. Maxcine

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. A trip to Santa Fe would not be the same if I didn’t have dinner here at least one time.

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  8. Dan

    New Mexico

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dining experience, great food and excellent attentive service. we've been going to Coyote gong back to the days of Mark Miller an it continues to provide an original and delicious menu and the service is the best combination of attentiveness but not too overbearing.

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  9. Val

    New Mexico

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful cocktail made by Abraham, a delicious cosmopolitan. Enjoyed the shrimp then the tacos. Will definitely go to Coyote Cafe again.

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  10. Stephen

    New Mexico

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was professional and exceptional, in both proper attention and skill. Menu was diverse, interesting, well prepared and presented, and delicious. Hostess accommodated our request for table in warmer location. Definitely enjoyed, once again, another return visit.

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FAQs

Coyote Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7209 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
Experiences are available.
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 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).<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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