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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.8 (7512)
$31 to $50
Southwest
132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 36 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 7,512 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Food

  • New Mexico

    Best Service

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Hot spot

  • 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 in Santa Fe is renowned for its "creative and flavorful" dishes, exceptional service, and sophisticated ambiance. Highlights include exquisite presentations, standout dishes like scallops and elk, and "fantastic ambiance." Perfect for special occasions, this upscale Southwestern spot consistently delivers memorable dining experiences, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.
7,512 Reviews
  1. james VIP

    New Mexico25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat! Great food (as usual), great service ( as usual)..

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  2. Shari

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Viewing the menu it was more expensive than I usually go to but it was my friend's birthday and that is where she wanted to go. Turned out that we both thought it was value for money, service, ambience was all special , sophisticated, and we will return. Our waiter, Paris, made our visit spacial. Shari Hirst

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  3. Shelly

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Robert was absolutely amazing. Top-notch service! Also, the manager Paris took care of us like we were movie stars. Such a fun dinner… A mess if you go to Santa Fe. 

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  4. missy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a memorable evening at the iconic Coyote Cafe with my daughter. Exceptional service from start to finish and the most delicious cornbread sticks and trio of compound butters you can imagine. This legendary spot completely lived up to the hype and we can’t wait till our next trip to Santa Fe to return.

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  5. Jacquie

    Asheville / Western North Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my husband’s big birthday there. The food and service were amazing! They went out of their way to make the night so special. One of the best meals we’ve ever had. The sea bass was superb!

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  6. Kirsten

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately my medium steak came out nearly well done—twice. Oddly the steak wasn’t removed from the bill nor any other attempt to remedy the issue.

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  7. Sharon

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent experience at the Coyote Cafe. The staff were wonderful, and all the food was highly creative and flavorful. I rated the 'value' highly, because although the restaurant is pricey, it was worth it. A little more on the staff... It took a while to find parking, so I dropped my Mom off because she can't walk far in the heat. A little while later, I called Amelia at reception to ask if someone could kindly escorted my Mom upstairs. She did so, and advised me about nearby parking lots. Our waitress was also great; she was very informed about options in food preparation.

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  8. Harriet

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time there and the food and service were superb. I would recommend that if you sit at the bar, you request to be on the cocktail side and not the open kitchen side. It is fascinating to watch the cooks work but a bit warm on that side of the bar and a bit distracting in terms of carrying on a conversation.

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  9. Cole

    Wisconsin39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wanted to visit this renown restaurant in Santa Fe while passing through town. I was not disappointed. What a fantastic ambiance. Food was spectacular and service was very special. I'll make sure to come back.

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  10. Mike VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good, I was surprised at how good the food was And service was great! Try the wagyu short rib:)

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Coyote Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 7512 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 36 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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