Kara E.
Yelp
A very popular downtown Santa Fe rooftop spot that's attached to a fancier indoor dining experience, the Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina (rooftop part) is a great way to experience the town.
The views are nice, alternative "city" views and what you'd dream of if your destination was downtown Santa Fe! Take in the buildings around you, peep the sunset, and people watch!
Service is great for a very popular (especially on the weekend) spot. It can get crowded, and if you sit at the perimeter counter (around the outside of the rooftop, like bar seating), you'll have your server approach you from the back, so be prepared for that!
If it's windy, I recommend avoiding sitting at the perimeter counter seating, the wind blows over all the food and drinks, not so great. But if it's just cold, (or hot) they have solutions for that, plus you can wear more (or less!) and solve the temperature issue yourself!
Food is ok, the trio dip was good, but we needed a second serving of chips to finish the dips. I had the frito pie, which was just as it sounds... nothing special, a step up from Sonic, but it was tasty. Next time I'd probably get something more signature for the area, coming from Texas, I have some high expectations for Latin-American inspired foods (TexMex anyone?).
Would definitely come back, though! The ambiance and vibe of the rooftop is a great way to end a day with friends and a casual and fun feel. If you want more fancy/upscale, eating inside looks more promising for that.