Coyote Cafe

Name: Coyote Cafe
Address: 132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM, United States, 87501
Telephone: (505) 983-1615
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (7459)

$31 to $50

Southwest

132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people

Jun 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

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
(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, Wine

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Experiences

SEASONAL BOUQUET OF FLOWERS ON THE TABLE
$36.00 per party
Prepaid
Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 5, 2025
Celebrate your evening with a Small seasonal bouquet of flowers on the table from our families floral shop.

Popular dishes

BAJA KANPACHI CRUDO$26.00
Pinon Roasted Bosc | Shaved Foie Gras | Habanero Pickled Kumquat Frisee
FUTOMAKI CAESAR$18.00
Ancho Anchovy Salsa | Parmesan Reggiano
ORGANIC BABY SPINACH$16.00
Roasted Baby Tomato | Shaved Red Onion | Charred Scallions | Blackened Serrano Vinaigrette | Toasted Pine Nuts | Tomato Goat Cheese
GREEN CHILE BISQUE$16.00
Smoked Hominy | Toasted Coriander Potato Crisp | Lime Crema | Dehydrated Green Chile
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
VENISON TARTARE$24.00
Guajillo Cured Quail Yolk | Pickled Japanese Turnip | Garlic Tomatillo Puree | Shiso | Crostini
GRILLED QUAIL$28.00
Smoked Bone Marrow Corn Bread Stuffing | Cipollini Onion | Pomegranate Mole
PORK BELLY TACOS$18.00
Beet Tortilla | Fresno Chile | Chimichurri

Main

CHILEAN SEA BASS$50.00
Blood Orange Arbol Chile Glaze | Roasted Squash | Tamarind Black Garlic Buttered Rice | Cilantro Pistou
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$50.00
Mascarpone Arborio Rice | Market Vegetables | Calabrian Chile | Passionfruit Butter Sauce
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH$34.00
Corn Salsa | Shiso | Coconut Tagarashi Sauce
PORCINI SAGE RAVIOLI$38.00
Truffled Cream Sauce | Oaxaca Cheese | Green Chile Mushroom Duxelle | Shaved Ibarra Chocolate
GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS$48.00
Sweet Vietnamese Chili | House Made Guajillo Pappardelle
DUCK LEG CONFIT$44.00
Brown Butter Parsnip Puree | Pinon Date Orange Mole | Pickled Vegetables | House Made Canella Duck Fat Corn Tortilla
TELLICHERRY PEPPERED ELK TENDERLOIN$48.00
Whipped Amarosa Potatoes | Potato Crisp | Smoked Bacon | Mushrooms | Snap Peas
PECAN COFFEE RUBBED FILET MIGNON$60.00
Grilled Red Onion | Buttermilk Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Blackened Serrano Butter | Demi-Glace
SMOKED WAGYU BEEF RIB$80.00
Roasted Poblano Polenta | Rosemary Apple Salsa | Arbol Chile Demi-Glace

For the Table

$14

BACON & GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE
ESQUITES
Sauteed Corn | Pumpkin Seeds | Queso Fresco | Thai Chile Lime Aioli | Blue Corn Tortilla
GRILLED SHISHITO PEPPERS
Red Posole Butter | Furikake

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

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 7,459 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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Best Service
New Mexico
Innovative
New Mexico
Hot spot
New Mexico
Most Booked
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 impresses guests with its "absolutely incredible" food, "outstanding" service, and "beautiful" ambiance. The menu features innovative dishes like elk tenderloin and sea bass, complemented by unique cocktails. Diners consistently praise the "exceptional" staff and memorable dining experiences, making it a must-visit in Santa Fe.

7,459 Reviews

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Jeff
Seattle / Eastern Washington34 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were treated very nicely. The food was very unique with beautiful presentation. Probably one of the best margaritas and Cesar salads I’ve ever had!
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Julianne VIP
New Mexico27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent attentive service- I highly recommend the Coyote Cafe!
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Mary Beth
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An upscale oasis in the heart of Santa Fe where dining is an art form; every detail is carefully curated to create a dining experience that you will never forget.
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Kristen
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful and delicious meal. The appetizer pork belly tacos were so flavorful. Our seafood entrees were both amazing. The brownie dessert was decadent. Great service and food
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Patrick VIP
New Mexico34 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great place to entertain your guests. Our waiter, Paris is the best. We always ask for him. He makes the experience all the better.
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Robert
Texas Panhandle1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited for my wife’s birthday and it was an experience she will not forget. The service was exceptional and the food and drink as well. First I need to recognize our server, Amanda. She was exceptional and provided us with good explanation of the menu and attended our every need with a smile and great attitude. The other wait staff was exceptional as well. Next the food was great starting with the salad and gazpacho for starters followed by the tenderloin and sea bass for our entrees. Dessert was great as well with a little surprise for the birthday girl. Great overall experience and a birthday dinner to remember. My wife left feeling like a queen. A must to visit when you are in Santa Fe.
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Maninder VIP
San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We recently dined at Coyote Cafe and were thoroughly impressed by the entire experience. The ambiance was inviting, and the food was a delightful fusion of traditional New Mexican flavors with a modern twist. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, making our meal memorable. Their corn bread was tasty with the three diff types of butter, was excellent and presentation was awesome, Posole Mussels and Elk dish were all fabulous !!! What truly elevated our evening was the outstanding service provided by Andy our waiter. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu. His recommendations were spot-on, and it ensured that our dining experience was seamless and enjoyable. It's rare to encounter such dedicated service, and it made our visit all the more special. If you're in Santa Fe and looking for a dining experience that combines exceptional cuisine with top-notch service, Coyote Cafe is a must-visit. We look forward to returning and hope to be served by the same wonderful waiter again!
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Roldan
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly, knowledgeable and professional service. Food was excellent.
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Robert VIP
Washington, D.C. Area21 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend the menu and quality of food, Convenient location
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Maria
Minneapolis8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are locals and make the restaurant rounds. The updated menu is really fab. Many great choices. We had the yellow tomato gazpacho and butter lettuce salad. They were both superb. It's hard to explain why this salad was so much better than almost any other salad I have had in a very, very long time. Trust me, it was superb. Then my dining partner had the elk and I had the mussel posse. His was perfectly cooked and he loved the accompanying sauce. The posole was full of plump mussels, and had a smokey broth with bits of chorizo. We opted out of having dessert. Amanda, our server, was absolutely terrific, and the manager kept a close eye on the dining floor. In short, it was such a delicious, good experience that we have switched our reservation next week for out of town guests from a Canyon Road favorite haunt to Coyote Cafe because it was just such a great experience.
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FAQs

Coyote Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 7459 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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
$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). 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, 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

About this restaurant

Additional information

64 Albuquerque Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

SEASONAL BOUQUET OF FLOWERS ON THE TABLE

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS

MUSSELS POSOLE

GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS

To Begin

BAJA KANPACHI CRUDO$26.00

FUTOMAKI CAESAR$18.00

ORGANIC BABY SPINACH$16.00

GREEN CHILE BISQUE$16.00

MUSSELS POSOLE$22.00

CHILE MORITA MEXICAN WHITE PRAWNS$22.00

VENISON TARTARE$24.00

GRILLED QUAIL$28.00

PORK BELLY TACOS$18.00

Main

CHILEAN SEA BASS$50.00

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$50.00

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH$34.00

PORCINI SAGE RAVIOLI$38.00

GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS$48.00

DUCK LEG CONFIT$44.00

TELLICHERRY PEPPERED ELK TENDERLOIN$48.00

PECAN COFFEE RUBBED FILET MIGNON$60.00

SMOKED WAGYU BEEF RIB$80.00

For the Table

BACON & GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE

ESQUITES

GRILLED SHISHITO PEPPERS

Dessert

UPSIDE DOWN PINEAPPLE$16.00

TAMALE$18.00

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TART$16.00

FRESAS CON CREMA$16.00

BANOFEE SUNDAE$14.00

HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET$5.00

KITCHEN APPRECIATION

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