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Coyote Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Coyote Cafe

4.8
4.8
6342 Reviews
$30 and under
Southwest British
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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 60 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Southwest British, 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.
  • 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

  • THANKSGIVING

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 23, 2023 only
    Coyote Cafe is excited to offer a special three course, pre-fixed thanksgiving meal, to you and your loved ones. There will be several options for appetizers, entrees and dessert to choose from, Including Thanksgiving favorites. Once you book through open table the experience for food, tax and gratuity will be charged. The only bill that will be presented to you after your meal will be for any beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing the tradition at Coyote Cafe.
    THANKSGIVING Photo

What 6,342 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Overall

  • New Mexico

    Best Food

  • New Mexico

    Best Service

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Hot spot

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Food

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Service

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Value

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Good for business meals

  • 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

6,342 Reviews

  1. lucky

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Cannot say enough good things about the service. It was outstanding. The food was excellent, inventive with fresh ingredients. Everything was delicious from the appetizers to the desert. The Branzino and elk were perfectly prepared. The banana cream pie desert was exquisite.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating my wife’s birthday. They did not disappoint. The manager Francisco was absolutely amazing. He made my wife and me feel so special on her special day. The food was absolutely delicious. The pairings were all incredible. We can’t wait till our next visit .

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  3. Tedw

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of top restaurants in santa fe...food and total experience was fantastic

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  4. PeterJanBoiseTravelers

    Cleveland

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding, as was the service, especially Graciela who was one of the best servers I have had, ever! Can’t wait to return

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  5. Hatchet

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect service, outstanding food. A true dining experience in Santa Fe.

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  6. FLG1

    Phoenix

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Winter Squash Soup and Elk tenderloin were truly memorable.

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  7. Mike

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been here before and the food, ambience, and service are always excellent. However, this time we had the pleasure to meet Robert, a manager, who should not be missed. He and his staff took superb care of us, brought us extra items, and he personally spent a lot of time at our table chatting. We are senior dinners who have travelled extensively and this was the best dining experience we have ever had. If it is Weds through Sun, be sure and ask for Robert. He is golfing or skiing on Mon or Tues!

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  8. DavidG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food experience we have had in years, with amazing food, service and ambiance!

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  9. JohnW

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We hadn’t been here in 30 plus years and it was a great as the first time. Had a spectacular meal and great service.

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  10. MikeH

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed yet another astounding dining experience at Coyote Cafe. It continues to be a delightful place to go.

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  11. Gillian

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic! Service spot on…we loved our lovely server! Elk, delicious! The soup…a work of art! Thank you…one of our favorite food experiences we’ve had!

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  12. jeffh

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Kathy our server went above and beyond making our dining experience very enjoyable!

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  13. becky

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time there and both visits were outstanding!

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  14. PeterT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Not what it use to be 5 years ago. Service quality dropped while prices were jacked up.

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  15. mrsg1

    New Mexico

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fun margaritas to try. Delicious food. Super energetic vibe. Great place to visit while in Santa Fe.

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  16. jorlowski

    Oklahoma City

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a MUST visit place every time we are in Santa Fe (three times this year so far). The atmosphere is great, the food is exceptional, and the service is likewise exceptional. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Santa Fe that wants to have an exceptional meal, this is your place! Start with the prawns, try either the lobster pasta or the scallops, and finish withe Pinon butter cakes.

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  17. JohnN

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don't let the term 'café' in Coyote Café mislead you - this place is a culinary haven in Santa Fe! We dined there last night and were blown away. Started with the freshest Caesar salad and irresistibly flavorful pork belly tacos. The elk tenderloin for our main was nothing short of perfection, while the crispy Bronzino was an exquisite treat. For dessert? The "Chocolate Lovers" was sheer decadence. 🍫 Paired with wonderful wine and the outstanding service from Carlos, it was an evening to remember. Highly recommend when you're in Santa Fe!

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  18. Essing

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous!! The food was amazing as was the service!! Venison carpaccio was so good!!

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  19. AndrewP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and great service! The staff went above and beyond for our honeymoon dinner.

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  20. MarkG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Service was outstanding. So attentive to diners. The noise volume was high and difficult to have a conversation with person across the table

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  21. BarbS

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If I could I would rate Coyote Cafe even higher. The food was exceptional, well prepared and presented. The staff was efficient and friendly. Thanks for a great experience.

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  22. LJEC

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Even with reservation we were asked to take the worst seat in the house! We declined and requested a different table. The first course (beet & goat cheese tart and squash soup) and entree's (grilled pork chop & crispy branzino) were all great. We felt that with such good meals the dessert had to be tried, but we were very disappointed. Chocolate mousse and bonbons were olive green in color which was very off-putting and the bonbons were very hard. Did not like the flavors at all. The Mesilla pecan pie was a disappointment as well, overly sweet, too much ginger compote which overpowered everything. Neither of us ate the desserts. Service was very strong and attentive.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    122 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Coyote Cafe remains my favorite restaurant in Santa Fe. We "found" it when we used to come to Santa Fe on vacation during the 10 years before deciding to retire here and purchasing our home in 2017. Since that time, we strive to come to Coyote Cafe at least once a year. The entire mix of service, bar-backs, food, and atmosphere all add up to an outstanding experience. That was true last night for the Silver Oak experience during this Wine & Chile Festiva dinner. Service was excellent and well-paced so we could enjoy the food and wine pairings. For my wife and I, the pairing of a great vineyard with our favorite Santa Fe restaurant was an unbeatable combination.

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  24. Sami

    New Mexico

    117 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A landmark in downtown Santa fe fir decades, popular with tourists and locals alike. One of the best restaurants in town.

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  25. MargaretS

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jay was just fantastic!! He helped me order the best wine for my meal and guided us through our entire dinner.

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  26. IraG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant. Great food & service. A great find in Santa Fe.

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  27. TessH

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous and the wait staff was gracious. We were celebrating my daughters graduation with her masters and they made her feel so special. Highly recommend.

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  28. SteveM

    New Mexico

    105 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The geen chile is sinful. The rest was wonderful, including the first rate sevice.

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  29. MikeC

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dining experience was outstanding. The food and service was exceptional! Our server was awesome with advice on dinner selections and adult beverages.

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  30. JoshuaC

    Coastal Georgia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Coyote Cafe is always one of my favorite places to go while in Santa Fe! The consistency over the years has been truly incredible and much appreciated. The service is always amazing and attentive. Even more so on this occasion, the dining room manager went above and beyond to provide stellar service. We couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable experience!

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  31. kentr

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service by an enthusiastic staff! Very interesting and varied menu. Nice setting. Ovwrall, a great experience.

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  32. SarahB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is incredible, matched only by the hospitality of the most gregarious, kind and attentive staff I have met in a very long time. Cannot rave about this restaurant enough.

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  33. jerih

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food presentation and quality. Delicious and unique.

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  34. NoraK

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting from Canada and heard it was a good restaurant. Weee not disappointed. Exquisite experience.

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  35. WWG1

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The four of us had dinner on Thursday, September 21st. We arrived at 6:30 and the host seated us immediately. She was very welcoming and friendly. Our server was Annette. She did a great job as did her assistant. My wife and I started with the rolled Caesar Salad. It was a very unique way to present a traditional Caesar Salad. The wife of the couple we were with had the soup which she said was very good. Her husband had the shrimp which was good but a little too spicy for him. My wife had the scallops and I had the lobster both were delicious. I would highly recommend both of them. Our friends had the three cheese ravioli and the pork chop. They both enjoyed their dinners. Overall a great dining experience!

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  36. TrishM

    Portland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our dinner. Service was great with a constant flow of people making sure everything was just right! I thought the three cheese ravioli was a very large portion. My husband loved his elk. We were too full for dessert but wished we had room.

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  37. Jerome

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we were quite impressed by the service. skilled experienced people being very attentive to our interests. It was a great gourmet experience. Better than anything in recent years back home in Washington DC metro. Top recommendation without qualification.

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  38. DReehl

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Lovely waitress was extremely helpful with our wine and dinner choice. But it was loud in the dining room.

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  39. coburns

    Tampa

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so delicious and our server Graciela was so fantastic. My husband and I will be back again the next time we are in Santa Fe.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner at the chefs table !! Met some lovely people. The food is outstanding and the service is impeccable, per usual.

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FAQs

Coyote Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 6342 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 60 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
    Southwest British, 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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