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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.8
4.8
5039 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
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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!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southwest British

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (505) 983-1615

  • Website

    https://www.coyotecafe.com/

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Elisa Garcia: (505) 983-1615

  • 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).<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

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Experiences

  • INDIAN MARKET

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 19 - Aug 21, 2022
    COYOTE CAFE IS HAPPY TO CELEBRATE OUR 35TH INDIAN MARKET WEEKEND, ONE OF OUR FAVORITE TIMES OF THE YEAR! WE WILL BE OFFERING A 3 COURSE MENU WITH A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF APPETIZERS, ENTREES AND DESSERTS. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE AND AMUSE BOUCHE AND BEGIN WITH OUR SIGNATURE CORNBREAD. THIS MAY BE OUR BUSIEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR AND DINING AT COYOTE CAFE IS A TRADITION FOR MANY SO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR MEAL, YOU WILL BE PRESENTED WITH A CHECK FOR THE BEVERAGES CONSUMED DURING YOUR EVENING BUT OTHERWISE YOUR DINNER WILL BE PAID IN FULL UPON COMPLETION OF THIS RESERVATION, INCLUDING TAX AND A 20% GRATUITY. THANK YOU SO MUCH! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN AUGUST.

  • HEITZ WINE DINNER

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Sep 22, 2022 only
    COYOTE CAFE IS EXCITED TO WELCOME HEITZ CELLARS AS OUR FEATURED WINE DINNER FOR SANTA FE WINE AND CHILE FIESTA. WE WILL BE OFFERING A 3 COURSE TASTING MENU, WITH WINE PAIRINGS. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE AND AMUSE BOUCHE AND BEGIN WITH OUR SIGNATURE CORNBREAD. UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR MEAL, YOU WILL BE PRESENTED WITH A CHECK FOR THE BEVERAGES CONSUMED DURING YOUR EVENING BUT OTHERWISE YOUR DINNER WILL BE PAID IN FULL UPON COMPLETION OF THIS RESERVATION, INCLUDING TAX AND A 20% GRATUITY. THIS IS SURE TO BE ONE OF THE BEST EVENTS OF THE FIESTA, WE HOPE YOU CHOOSE TO JOIN US!

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What 5,039 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Food

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Service

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

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  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Fit for Foodies

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  1. BR

    BillR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. The elk was perfectly prepared and a good size meal. Simple and focused menus provided a very efficient, no wait table.
  2. b

    brd86

    Denver

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service food done well with nice presentation
  3. RM

    RichardM

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. My second time at Coyote Cafe. After a long day of working as an attorney, I look forward to coming to Coyote Cafe once I week as a place to relax, enjoy great food and service, and bask in the ambiance. You guys are the gold standard.
  4. A

    Aaron

    Oklahoma City

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Went for anniversary dinner. We have dined here before and has always been good. Tonight restaurant was very hot, I guess no air conditioning. My meal, crispy branzino, was served raw. They comped a glass of wine but not the meal. My wife’s meal was very good. Overall I would say meh, nothing special. Undercooked fish kind of spoils the experience.
  5. S

    Santafesenior

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our dinner at Coyote Cafe. Service was great, ambiance was wonderful. We all enjoyed our meals. The rolled caesar salad was fun and delicious. My husband was very happy with the elk tenderloin. Our friends each enjoyed the caesar salad and the mussels and raved about the sauce. I had the pork chop which was cooked perfectly. The sides with it could have been been better. I would have liked the sliced sweet potatoes softer than they were. Overall it was a lovely evening.
  6. RB

    RickB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was fantastic and the service staff was excellent from top to bottom. Absolutely tremendous staff. Presentation was great with every dish.
  7. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I sat at the bar and had the best time talking to Chef Jackson. The food was delicious. The server, Jay, made my night. He had great food and alcohol recommendations and was so sweet. I can’t wait to come back!
  8. C

    Chloe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite part of the evening was definitely my service. I appreciate their thoughtfulness and attentiveness. I believe my server’s name was Steven though I’m not sure. He was very kind and attentive. The bussers were also on top of it! Thank you for the lovely anniversary! Can’t wait to come again next year!
  9. BR

    BethR

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent! And you pay for it.
  10. KT

    KevinT

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite worldwide! Best Elk Loin I’ve ever tasted. Five star service
  11. DB

    DavidB

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service.
  12. LM

    LisaM

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful birthday dinner at the counter so we were in the middle of the action! Because it was my birthday had a glass of bubbly on the house for myself and husband. We had venison carpaccio which could be better with less dressing on the meat. It was a bit overpowering for such a delicate flavored protein. My husband had pork belly tacos.. wonderful! Paired with Champagne. Entrees were elk tenderloin and the Scallops. Excellent presentation and perfect cooking temperature. Deserts.. butter cake to go the pannacotta was outstanding. Service was great considering we were at the counter our waitstaff was excellent. Loved everything and look forward to trying the salsa that was presented as another birthday 🎂🎉 special touch.
  13. B

    Brian

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Wanted to treat some friends to a special night out. The dining room is a wonderful space albeit a very noisy one. Conversation is not easy. The staff is fantastic with a deft hand for details. The wine selection is very good and the menu is not too large while still offering a variety of experiences.
  14. AS

    ASantaFe

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We love Coyote Cafe for any and all special occasions. The food is always top notch and the price point is right for the value. It's a lively space but usually not overwhelming with sounds. I recommend it to friends all the time.
  15. RM

    RichardM

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic. Rob was incredible. The food could not be any more fresh.
  16. S

    Shelly

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from start to finish, dinner was superb! Highly recommend.
  17. M

    Maureen

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delish and wonderful staff. Very professional and welcoming.
  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most wonderful time at Coyote Cafe!! From the first moment we walked in, wonderful greeter! Out table was perfect and the service was outstanding!! Parris was the most wonderful host and every server from top to bottom just so welcoming!! Food was delicious and we ate our way through the menu!! Highly recommend this lovely resturaunt!! Can't wait for my next stop back in Santa Fe to visit again!! Thank you to all who made our evening truly memorable!!
  19. SD

    SandyD

    Naples

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Outstanding waiter. Had three teens and they accommodated them all.
  20. TP

    TammyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and wait staff were incredible! We had a wonderful evening!
  21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, as always!
  22. CC

    ChristopherC

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seriously one of the best dining experiences I have ever had! Everything from the wine, service, food and atmosphere was exceptional. Thank you for making our evening PERFECT!!!!!
  23. b

    bsmall

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carlos, our server, and Nicko, his helper, were amazing!! They made the evening so fun!! The food was amazing! Everything we had was awesome!
  24. JM

    JoshuaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent evening! Great food and service!
  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Kirsten was excellent-courteous and accommodating to gluten intolerance. Food was fantastic!
  27. ZW

    ZachW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner here for our first wedding anniversary. The attention to detail, the quality of the food and the expertise of the staff were all exceptional from start to finish. This place is a must stop for anyone living in or visiting the Santa Fe area.
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Three great drinks, meals and 1 very good appetizer plus 1 super dessert!
  29. J

    Jibcam

    New England

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We return to the Coyote Cafe every time we are in Santa Fe. Service is incredible. And Cisco has the restaurant running perfectly in tune.
  30. CH

    CathyH

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Father’s Day Was hoping for a quiet evening dinner since we don’t dine out much. I remember Coyote Cafe inside as being calm and serene… It was the exact opposite this time. My husband and I sat across from each other and had a difficult time caring on a conversation. Very busy and VERY noisy. Otherwise everything else was perfect!!!
  31. e

    eldoctor

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place , no wonder rated one of the best restaurants in Santa fe.
  32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Father’s Day
  33. DN

    DukeN

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Excellent service and presentation. The drinks were amazing too
  34. AG

    AndrewG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service! Fun and interesting cocktails. We had an amazing experience
  35. J

    John

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My expectations were met. Enjoyed the food, room and atmosphere.
  36. PL

    PatrickL

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second time dining here. Both experiences excellent. Service especially exceptional. Nate, our waiter, very knowledgeable and attentive. Rest of staff equally great as well. Love the food , both times had the Diver Scallops and Grilled Lobster Tails … top notch. Kudos to Chef!!
  37. HM

    HMBGal

    New Mexico

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience at Coyote Cafe this past week. Service was impeccable (Robert, Bobby and Toby team), Food was delectable (elk and branzino), and Ambiance is always great, as well.
  38. JD

    JanieD

    Oklahoma City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding menu &amp; service! Save room for the Pinon Buttercream cake. Unique cocktail menu.
  39. KB

    KristaB

    Amarillo

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous service, and one of the best filets that I have had the pleasure to eat. Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner there.
  40. s

    suenp

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Pricey but the best meal I have had for a LONG time.

FAQs

Coyote Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 5039 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 48 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

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southwest British

  • 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

  • Website

    https://www.coyotecafe.com/

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Elisa Garcia: (505) 983-1615

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