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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.8 (7445)
$31 to $50
Southwest
132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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
  • 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

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.

What 7,445 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 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 outstanding dining experience with "excellent food, cocktails, and service." Its sophisticated yet comfortable ambiance sets the stage for "delightful" meals. Highlights include the elk tenderloin, sea bass, and inventive cocktails. Attentive staff and a memorable atmosphere make it a "must-visit" destination.

7,445 Reviews
  1. Elida

    Dallas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing. The place was super busy, but our waiter did not miss a beat. He somehow kept up and was attentive to every table. The food was amazing!

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  2. MARJORIE

    New Mexico4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been eating here for our birthday and anniversary celebrations for the past several years. We were seated precisely at our reservation time in a location that complied with our request. The food, as always, was innovative, artfully presented, and delicious! (We did have to request one correction from the kitchen, which was quickly accomplished.) Wait staff is very professional and knowledgable--although perhaps management has changed this past year, not sure? Yes, as everywhere in Santa Fe, it's rather overpriced because one is paying for Coyote's top tier reputation for the reserved dining room. But you won't regret an evening here!

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  3. MAX

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good. Didn't really check on us.

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  4. Kristin

    Denver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was really good! My only issue is that Open Table lists entrees as less than $30, $$. Our bill for two adults and two teen girls (ie no cocktails) was over $300. Entrees on the menu were $40-$80.

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  5. Michelle

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the last night of our trip, and this dinner was the best! A great memory! So many flavors and the presentation was superb. Service was outstanding. We have venison tartar as an appetizer, sea bass for main course and blood orange sorbet for dessert. So many special touches like homemade butter in three flavors.

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  6. Kalena VIP

    San Francisco230 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hadn't been to Coyote Cafe in about 35 years and it still lives upt to its deserved repuation. I had the venison carpaccio and it was wonderful. All the dished were innovative. Keep up the good work!

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  7. Charles VIP

    Atlanta15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days 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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  8. Stacy VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were disappointed in our meal. It was very expensive and not as delicious as we had hoped. Cocktails were amazing!

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  9. Robert

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days 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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  10. Maureen VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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FAQs

Coyote Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 7445 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
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
    $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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