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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.8 (7438)
$30 and under
Southwest
132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
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, 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).<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

  • 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.

Menu

Coyote Cafe's menu was last updated on 4/21/2025.

To Begin

  • 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.

                                                          Last updated: April 8, 2025

                                                          What 7,438 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
                                                          • 4.9Service
                                                          • 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 in Santa Fe offers an extraordinary dining experience with a "phenomenal next-level cuisine." The menu features inventive dishes like "green chili posole" and "elk tenderloin," complemented by "stunning cocktails." With "excellent food and even better service," this upscale Southwestern restaurant is a must-visit for a memorable meal.

                                                          7,438 Reviews

                                                          1. Charles VIP

                                                            Atlanta13 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Excellent food, cocktails, and service. Definite go to place if you're a foodie.

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                                                          2. Robert

                                                            New Mexico1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            one of best places to eat anywhere, great food and service. Is loud for someone with hearing aids.

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                                                          3. Maureen VIP

                                                            Chicago19 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            This place is pricey, probably great for a special occasion. The food is really good though.  try the tamale dessert. It’s incredible.

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                                                          4. colleen

                                                            Minneapolis1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            We had a wonderful experience… everything great . I left my credit card unfortunately there however I was immediately notified. This made me feel better. However when I went to pick up my card Saturday 5/24 the receptionist at your cafe entrance was very unhelpful!! She was almost rude. After getting help on the roof bar from a wonderful server, who took me again down to cafe and again had an issue with the 1st person.! Finally a manager got my lost card but it all was an unpleasant ending experience.

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                                                          5. Patricia

                                                            New Mexico1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            We had a fabulous meal as usual with Coyote Cafe. It was our anniversary and we were treated with such special attention . The service is the best in Santa Fe our waiter's knowledge of the delicious food on the excellent menu was outstanding. He was a true professional with a delightful personality and truly loves his career and where he chooses to work. A true asset to your restaurant . An anniversary is important and because of the entire experience we will never forget it. Bravo to the Wait Staff, the Chef and overall management of Santa Fe's best.

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                                                          6. Jerri

                                                            Denver6 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The entire experience was delightful! Paris, our server was very personable and made spot on recommendations. We will be back!!

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                                                          7. Steve

                                                            Western NC3 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Good food choices. Excellent scallops. Enjoyed the drinks. Best service that we have had in Santa Fe. Overall, probably the best dining experience we have had here. We have eaten in many, many fine restaurants worldwide over 50 years. Our waiter was “Robert”.

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                                                          8. Kathy VIP

                                                            Denver2 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            We enjoyed a wonderful meal- Green Chile Bisque, Caesar Salad, Scallops and Elk - all prepared and presented beautifully. The experience was enhanced by our wonderful servers. Parris was so fun and gave us great recommendations and Eli took good care of us while being friendly and personable. We will be back the next time we visit Santa Fe!

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                                                          9. Doug

                                                            New Mexico6 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The food and service was excellent as usual, the lobster was outstanding and my wife’s elk was cooked to perfection, the cornbread and 3 types of butter were out of this world good, worth the trip

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                                                          10. Brooke

                                                            Seattle7 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            It was fabulous on every count—we loved the service, food and atmosphere!

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                                                          FAQs

                                                          Coyote Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 7438 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                          2. United States
                                                          3. New Mexico
                                                          4. Santa Fe / Mountains
                                                          5. Santa Fe

                                                          Make a reservation

                                                          2 people
                                                          10:30 PM
                                                          Booked 26 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, 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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