Coyote Cafe

Name: Coyote Cafe
Address: 132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM, United States, 87501
Telephone: (505) 983-1615
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

7215 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional British (Southwestern)

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Great for creative cocktails

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
Regional British (Southwestern), 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
Neighbourhood
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). Meters are free after 6 p.m.
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

CHRISTMAS EVE
US$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2024 only
We are excited to offer a special three course pre fixed Christmas eve dinner to you and your loved ones. There will be several appetizers, entrees and deserts to choose from. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of so the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing this Christmas Tradition at Coyote Café. This experience is non refundable. We ask you respect the experience is for 90 minutes for two guests and 120 minutes for guests to three of more.
CHRISTMAS DAY
US$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
We are excited to offer a special three course pre fixed Christmas dinner to you and your loved ones. There will be several appetizers, entrees and deserts to choose from. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of so the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing this Christmas Tradition at Coyote Café. We ask you respect the experience is for 90 minutes for two guests and 120 minutes for guests to three of more.
NEW YEARS EVE MENU 2024
US$175.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Coyote Cafe is excited to offer a Five course NEW YEARS EVE tasting Menu The first course will be Taittinger Champagne Paired with Diver Scallop Aguachile Followed By a Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Your Midcourse will be Buccatini Pasta & Wild Mushroom (supplement shaved Italian Truffle) Main Course of Prime Rib or Poached Maine Lobster To Finish, Chocolate Mirror Tuxedo Cake with Hazelnut Ice Cream We will be offering a 5pm a 7:00pm and a 9:00pm seating. PLEASE RESPECT THE EXPERIENCE is for a TWO HOUR PERIOD. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of, the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy.

Popular dishes

CEVICHEUS$20.00
Kampachi | Grapefruit | Orange Honey | Pollen | Mint | Dashi Crisp
KABOCHA SQUASH SOUPUS$16.00
Pepitas | Pinon | Allspice | Chimayo Chile
MARKET GREENSUS$16.00
Peppered Bacon | Bayley Hazen Blue Yogurt Dressing | Beets | Radish
BEETS & BURRATAUS$16.00
Picked Fennel | Beet Gel | Fennel Pollen
MUSSELS POSOLEUS$22.00
Hominy | Tomatoes | Chipotle | Cilantro | White Wine | Baguette
CHILE MORITA MEXICAN WHITE PRAWNSUS$22.00
Crispy Grit Cake | Green Chile Aioli | Citrus Salad
BERKSHIRE PORK BELLY TACOSUS$18.00
Heirloom Tortilla | Fresno Mayonnaise | Truffle-Balsamic Reduction | Jalapeno | Pickled Onions | Cilantro
BROKEN ARROW QUAILUS$18.00
Blue Corn | Sage | Cherry | Southwest Five Spice
NEW MEXICO BISON CARPACCIO
Pinon | Rosemary | Juniper | Peach | Red Chile | Cotija

Main

BAJA SEABASSUS$40.00
Fennel | Orange | Anson Mills Rice | Kabocha Squash | Mole Verde
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPSUS$50.00
Mascarpone Arborio Rice | Market Vegetables | Calabrian Chile | Passionfruit Butter Sauce
GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILSUS$48.00
Sweet Vietnamese Chili | House Made Guajillo Pappardelle
ELOTE RAVIOLIUS$32.00
Cotija | Lime Zest | Chimayo Chile | Corn Brodo
TELLICHERRY PEPPERED ELK TENDERLOINUS$48.00
Whipped Amarosa Potatoes | Potato Crisp | Smoked Bacon | Mushrooms | Snap Peas
BERKSHIRE PORK TOMAHAWKUS$44.00
Achiote | Frijoles Charros | Braised Greens | Picketed Onion
SEARED FILET MIGNONUS$60.00
Black Truffle Pommes Purée | Cassis Demi | Duck Fat Pifion Toffee

For the Table

$14

BACON & GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE
FARMER'S MARKET VEGETABLES
CRISPY FINGERLINGS

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.

What 7,215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Hot spot
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Service
Santa Fe / Mountains
Innovative
Santa Fe / Mountains
Hot spot
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for fine wines
Santa Fe / Mountains
Lively
Santa Fe / Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Coyote Cafe in Santa Fe is a "favorite place" for many, offering "great food and service" in a "lively venue." Diners praise the "excellent" elk tenderloin and "amazing" cocktails. The staff, including standout servers like Carlos, deliver "attentive and knowledgeable" service, making every visit memorable.

7,216 Reviews

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Leticia
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice place. Good food. It is an upscale experience de $$ did not correspond to the one disclosed in Open Table it is a $$$$ instead of $$.
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Richard
New Mexico
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food and atmosphere were wonderful for a special occasion.
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Alex
VIP
New Mexico
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bison carpaccio & squash agnialotti! Yum! With Belle Glos Pinot Noir
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Peshawn
VIP
New Mexico
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved how sweet the wait staff is! Very tasty food!
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Judy
Dallas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful experience. Food was fabulous! There was a little mix up in Salad orders and they took care of it immediately, and followed up with a complimentary table side dish! Just what you would expect in fine dining establishments. PS my hubby said the elk with the Demi glaze was the best he has ever had! Lovely experience!
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Tim
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was OUTSTANDING service food Environment
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Amy
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were superb and I highly recommend the elk tenderloin. The ambiance is a nice blend of sophisticated and relaxed. Four of us had different entrees and they were very good in particular the mole duck and elk were beautifully prepared and paid homage to the high desert southwest cuisine. It’s a bit spendy but worth it!
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rick
New Mexico
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have enjoyed Coyote Cafe for several years. It's a beautiful setting and once again the service was outstanding. A few of the menu items have changed or at least been updated which is nice. The wine list was great, and extensive and with many affordable wines. The food was a somewhat disappointing. Our table had the Elk Tenderloin, which was small, at least much smaller than I remembered. We also had the grilled lobster, which was similar however, the noodles were not as flavorful as I remembered. And we had the vegetarian main which was very small. So in short we enjoyed the ambiance and the service, but for some reason food was disappointing.
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Harold
New Mexico
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our choice for special occasions. Always great food and selections
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Coyote Cafe while my sister and niece were in town to celebrate my sister’s birthday. Not only was the food delicious (high quality ingredients, interesting dishes, and good sized portions), but the service was outstanding—not only the best I’ve had in Santa Fe, but anywhere. Our waiter was Paris, who was incredibly kind and attentive and made our visit enjoyable. Paris made sure my sister’s birthday celebration was extra special and that everyone was comfortable—he even brought my niece a fun mocktail! We will be back and look forward to our next visit to Coyote Cafe!
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FAQs

Coyote Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7215 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

Cross Street
Galisteo & Don Gaspar, corner of Ortiz
Neighbourhood
Santa Fe
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional British (Southwestern), 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). Meters are free after 6 p.m.
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/?y_source=1_MzI3NjAxMTUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
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.

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Coyote Cafe

Make a reservation

Additional information

64 Albuquerque Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY

NEW YEARS EVE MENU 2024

Seared Diver Scallops

Mussels Posole

Maine Lobster Tails

To Begin

CEVICHEUS$20.00

KABOCHA SQUASH SOUPUS$16.00

MARKET GREENSUS$16.00

BEETS & BURRATAUS$16.00

MUSSELS POSOLEUS$22.00

CHILE MORITA MEXICAN WHITE PRAWNSUS$22.00

BERKSHIRE PORK BELLY TACOSUS$18.00

BROKEN ARROW QUAILUS$18.00

NEW MEXICO BISON CARPACCIO

Main

BAJA SEABASSUS$40.00

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPSUS$50.00

GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAILSUS$48.00

ELOTE RAVIOLIUS$32.00

TELLICHERRY PEPPERED ELK TENDERLOINUS$48.00

BERKSHIRE PORK TOMAHAWKUS$44.00

SEARED FILET MIGNONUS$60.00

For the Table

BACON & GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE

FARMER'S MARKET VEGETABLES

CRISPY FINGERLINGS

KITCHEN APPRECIATION

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Coyote Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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