Little Coyote

Such a pleasure to find. We visited Ruby Falls and then wanted to get something to eat. So this amazing place was such a great find. The Brisket was perfect, and the Calamari was amazing, and the ribs where amazing. Everything was served with homemade tortillas, and they even let me have some of the catus chow chow. So of course I made everything tacos. The drink selection is top notch and the staff is amazing.

WOW!! This was my first ever meal in Chattanooga and what a TREAT. It is truly flavor town. The ambience and staff here are wonderful. We had great service every step of the way. The small batch tortillas were sooo good. But the star of the show was the sweet potatoes!!!! Omg and the grilled queso….eating that was a spiritual experience. For the meats, we had the brisket, carnitas, and ribs and each one was phenomenal - you can’t go wrong!!! I highly recommend Little Coyote and will dream of coming back here!!!

The food here is amazing, and the drinks are right behind it. We have some awesome variety in Chattanooga (Zaya, Caliope, Alleia, etc.), but if I had to pick one nicer restaurant to keep coming back to it would have to be Little Coyote. It's elevated but not pretentious and always delicious.

AMAZING. My husband and I were finally able to make it to this restaurant, and we were not disappointed in the slightest. The location is great, the space is inviting, the bar is top-tier, and the food was delicious. I had a spicy margarita and my husband tried a few different tequilas. We shared the queso, brisket and carnitas, which were all served with their out of this world tortillas. The whole experience from start to finish was great. We will definitely be back and haven't stopped referring friends and family since our date night.

Absolutely incredible culinary experience! We fell in love with the exterior architecture of their space prior to an impromptu exploratory day atop Lookout mountain. We HAD to see/taste the inside as we came back down. We were seated on the WELL heated exterior patio...which came with plenty of southwestern styled poncho blankets. The attention to detail on all interior design and decorating is impeccable. Our server, (Gwen?), was a very thorough guide throughout the menu offerings and attentive for our entire experience 😋 The question arose, "do you have room for ice cream?" "Nope! Happily stuffed!" She returned with a small 2-3 ounce ramekin filled with the most delightful frozen concoction I'd ever tasted! Well...more stuffed! #worthit We ordered 1/2 chicken to go for our 4th meal once we got home to Atlanta, but...it didn't last all the way home. 10 stars out of 5!

We had a wonderful experience at Little Coyote and our server Kayla definitely helped to make it memorable by curating a meal for our group of 7. As we were a big group on a Friday night, we waited for about an hour and a half however, we managed to snag a barrel to have drinks at and the spicy Margherita hit the spot! For food, I have to recommend the pork ribs - it was smoky + dry rub style and I really wish that we ordered some more! However we wanted to try a variety so if I ever get to visit again I would love to eat just a plate of them. The service was exceptional and would go again if I could!

Amazing food before visiting rock city, or ruby falls! Michelin recommended and definitely worth checking out. Rae our server was extremely cool, informative, friendly, and really a pleasure to be served by. They have slow roasted the smashed and fried sweet potatoes which are INSANELY GOOD!!!! My wife is still talking about them. The smoked meats do sell out daily so come early however I was stuck deciding between two things I wanted to try and that made my decision easy! (And I wasn't disappointed) HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Will definitely be back when in Chattanooga.

Top-tier experience! Huge shoutout to Ryan the bartender—his house margaritas are perfectly balanced (not too sugary!), and his custom whiskey drinks are elite. We ordered the smoked queso, fajitas, and brisket. The quality of the meat was outstanding—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. If you're looking for great drinks and even better BBQ/Tex-Mex, this is the spot.

It is an experience.On a Monday it was packed !! . The food is on point -- small Menu but just creative and they do such a good no. And of course the bar tenders are talented -- world class -- really we have talent not only in the "big" cities .

The servers were very friendly, helpful, and attentive explaining family style eating and giving suggestions. The presentation of dishes and the smells were beautiful, and i enjoyed the cocktails. Maybe this place is too sophisticated for me, but to me the food fell short. There were some very good dishes, but more of them were just kind of there. This is not a place that would cross my mind to visit again because we have some nice places that are this same price point or more affordable that have better food and a less confusing menu. I am glad I finally got to try it, but maybe it is just that this style isn't for me.

We walked in early on a Friday to sit on the sun deck on a beautiful day. Kayla was our server and offered to curate our meal. Of course, we said yes! She asked us a few questions and got started. She did an amazing job selecting the drinks, tastes and pace of the meal. First drinks were a Margarita and a Frozen and Famous. Excellent starting choices; light and refreshing. First food dish was mussels in a yummy wine butter herbed sauce w sides of salsa, aioli, pickled squash and tortillas. Next drinks were Palomas with different tequilas. That was fun to taste the impact of different agave types. The associate who delivered the drinks gave us the background of the tequilas. These folks know their spirits. Last round of food was the brisket, heirloom tomato salad and a side of roasted acorn squash. Everything balanced within and across. Brisket was ridiculously tender, smoky and seasoned just right. Mmmm. We ended with two more cocktails, Core Memory and a sipping tequila w orange slices, house made tajin and salt. They even brought out the tequila bottle and gave us some background. These were paired with the Autumn Squash ice cream w candied thyme. Sounds strange but it was delicious. Tasted like fall. Was it expensive? Yes. Was it an experience? Yes. Was it delicious? Oh yes. If you are a foodie - I highly recommend.

4.5 stars; definitely worth trying- brisket is real good with lots of flavor, tender and legit Texas style. Homemade corn tortillas, everything is made in house and Food is family style portions. (for two people we ordered 1/2 pound brisket, sausage and cowboy beans) Used the online waitlist as this place fills up quickly. Great atmosphere and very lively.

This was a fun evening out with a couple of friends. Tapas anyone? This is all served family style and meant to share. The outside doesn't look impressive but the inside is warm and cozy. Our server Chris was spot on throughout the entire evening. So here is my issue 4 people 2 drinks each and a 300.00 bill. The food was good but not 300.00 good and portions honestly just not worth the price. However most would disagree as our friends this was their umpteenth time ( she can't have gluten) so this restaurant is a great option and the line outside waiting to get in was packed when we left. So outside of value I can't knock it.

I Ubered to St Elmo Ave. to try a different restaurant down and the road and they were closed for a private event so I caught my Uber driver before he pulled out and he was nice enough to drive me to the Little Coyote and I'm so glad he did! What a unique and diverse menu. They have tapas and entrees. Ryan was my bartender. When I first sat down he noticed I had a phone charging block so he informed me that an outlet with a USB port was directly in front of my seat under the bar along with a coat hook. For a drink I ordered a Paloma. I ordered 2 versions of the same meal; stuffed avocado with carnitas and a second serving with brisket. I also ordered what turned out to a LARGE bowl of mantequilla refried beans. Both tapas meals were served with bottomless small corn tortillas, red smoky sauce, queso and pickles. Outstanding! It was fun to mix and match the different sauces with with the meats and avocado. I ordered each of my tapas meals separately and when the brisket arrived they provided a new plate of at least a dozen small hot corn tortillas. Great meal that, based on the number of Yelp reviews, many in Chattanooga have yet to discover. Cats out of the bag now. Enjoy!

Wow! Not sure what to expect in this Michelin listed restaurant in Chattanooga's St Elmo district but we were VERY impressed. Try the brisket and fried queso, they make the corn tortillas here and excellent home made ice cream. Cool place.

This was the favorite stop while in Chattanooga. Service was great, drinks perfect and food delicious!

My new favorite restaurant in Chatt! We came for lunch with our friends who live in town and we were quickly obsessed! Everything we ordered was so fresh and delicious and we loved the shared plates style so we could try lots of items. My favorites were the stuffed avocado and the brisket migas! Wish I'd gotten pics of everything we ordered bc it all came out beautiful. Our server was kind and helpful and the restaurant itself was lovely. Definitely coming back next time we're in town!

Best service ever! Our server brought me a menu all written on to outline what I could eat with my allergies. No one has ever done that before. I should have kept the menu as a souvenir. They set the bar in the best way. The food was excellent! We were a party of 8 who sat outside on the patio. Excellent lighting, music, service everything. Highly recommend this place to everyone. The brisket, ribs, yucca, so good!!! Ask for extra pickles.

Little Coyote is a gem. Enjoyed the ambiance, appreciated the great decor, outstanding service and such GOOD food. Loved every dish. Will definitely return!

This was an easy 5 stars for me. The menu is a bit difficult for my picky palette but I got by. Everything was extremely fresh and the drinks were interesting. They even have a couple of frozen drinks! We got the sausage of the day (kielbasa), queso con carnitas, yucca fries, and steak fajitas. Everything came with corn tortillas that were nice and fresh tasting. I was very impressed by the quality of the ingredients. The steak fajitas did have a salsa over them that I didn't like, but I knew I'd be having a tough time here. If you are not picky, this place is fantastic. If you are picky, hopefully you like the sausage of the day.

I've heard this place was hit or miss, but we thoroughly enjoyed every single item we ordered on the menu! Great service and atmosphere, I'd come here again. We recently feel that the price of going out in Chattanooga isn't worth the quality of food, but at little Coyote it was! We shared all of it, but we both ordered our own tuna tostado(don't share this one)!

Kayla was our server and she was amazing!! Food was exceptional! We are foodies! We tried all of the small plates plus the brisket, ribs, and refried beans. The ribs were super and so tender. Brisket was amazingly tender and we smoke our own. The endive salad is a must try!! Oxtail soppas yum!! We can't wait to go back. I loved the outside seating area, we were wet from the heavy rains and the heaters were on plus blankets for the kids. Kind of like a California style restaurant. Sorry, I didn't get photos.

Great service, excellent food, cute interior! The friend ribs were a highlight. We will be back soon.

Second time back here. Wasn't sure if it was going to be as good as we remembered. Somehow, it was better (didn't think that was possible). Truly one of the best meals I've ever had, definitely the best restaurant in TN. Service is always on point, the host remembered us and our server Chloe was AMAZING!! As a former bartender, I'm rarely blown away by service and she was just fantastic. can't wait to come back and be blown away again!

First of all, incredible service. After visiting Incline Railway, my spouse and I decided to go across the street to grab a drink and some food. Unfortunately, we did not know we arrived prior to opening. Nonetheless we were greeted so kindly by all of the staff. Our main goal was the bar haha this is where Gwenneth greeted us so politely and pointed us toward the bar. Dion made us amazing drinks as a starter and Ryan carried us thru! We traveled to multiple states, cities, and establishments and Little Coyote exceeded our expectations.

We ordered several things and there was not one thing that was less than amazing. I would recommend this to anyone. Service was incredible, all of the dishes were brought out in a smooth order, and everything was unreal. 100/10

Wonderful food and our server was awesome! The restaurant has a great vibe to it. Can't wait to go back! The avocado with roasted corn was my favorite!

Great place to eat upscale Mexican, we loved the atmosphere but it can get loud at times. They have a great bar with fun drinks and they make their own tortillas. Try the ribs or the brisket. The blueberry salad was awesome and the yucca fries amazing. Go on the web site for their electronic wait list.

If you want a great meal. Go for it. Be honest with yourself. Do hamburger buns be replaced with something more substantial. The fried potato chips were spectacular. French fries unquestionably good.

So, made my second trip back to LC and as the staff had shared a few weeks ago, it was a completely new menu with only one carryover item, the smoked oysters . We opted for the lamb tartare ( yes that's lamb) the frijoles with smoked pork and the chicken with sour mojo sauce and yucca. They just take smoking to an art form. The food was an absolute delight and the staff make the whole dining experience such a pleasure. All our selections were outstanding but the lamb, that was a whole different level.

This was our first time visiting LC, and it was excellent. We got there about 4:30 and sat at the bar. The service was great and as soon as the kitchen opened at 5 pm our food came out immediately. The staff was friendly, attentive, and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. The food is a mixture of Texas barbecue with Mexican flavors and local ingredients. Everything we had was flavorful and cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back.

So so expensive for the amount of food you get. They say it's family style, but you get the same amount of food for half the price at Amigo's next door. The flavor is also lacking in nearly everything. The beef rib was the only standout dish. The service is great and the staff is kind, though.

My husband I recently moved back to the east coast after a few years of living in Reno Tahoe and Austin, TX, so naturally we gravitated towards Little Coyote and all its western themed goodness. The restaurant is nestled in St. Elmo with a stunning view of lookout mountain. We sat inside at the bar during our first trip, but in the summer we plan to be on the patio! We ordered a tasty margarita and an old fashioned along with a ceviche dish, brisket and side of rice! All of our main dishes came with fresh salsa and tortillas, which was perfect for making little tacos! Little Coyote is bringing the heat to Chatt and I am all here for it! The service was incredible and ambience was classy! It was elevated with a dash of smoked Wild West...and every city could use a little bit of that. The menu changes frequently, so it is definitely worth a bi-weekly or monthly visit!

I had heard rave reviews so I was excited to try Little Coyote and they did not disappoint. The food, the service, the vibes were all amazing

20 out of 10... left fully satisfied!! Fantastic service and amazing combination of flavors!!! Jacob helped us and he was super pleasant and friendly and very helpful in giving us suggestions and recommendations! Good is very flavorful, this is a place that mixes a little bit of Mexican, puerto tucán and Latin flavors... there was not one thing I didn't like. Will definitely be back and try more things from the menu. So far the porchetta, the beef Tri-tip, the oysters "al ajillo" the collard greens coleslaw, the chili con queso and carne and the hot chocolate helado were TO DIE FOR!! Oh The piña colada was a 10/10!!! Will be back for more soon!!! Thank you!!

I just don't understand what the hype is all about. The food is just not good! The staff is wonderful, the place looks cool, and the menus sounds interesting, but all that means nothing when your food is lacking. My boyfriend and I had dinner at the bar a few weeks ago, and the only thing I liked was the yucca fries. (Which ironically were brought out on the house) Everything else to me, was just not edible. My boyfriend thought it was fine, he at least ate it. I stopped at the market on the way home and grabbed something for myself. This is not someplace I'd try again. Don't believe the Instagram reels.. it's not honest feedback, it's paid, targeted advertisement.

The food here is delicious and the service is great. The standout is the craft cocktails. Fantastic margaritas.

Newer business across from the Incline RR. Sat on patio with our 90lb lab. Server brought her a bowl of water. Great food and atmosphere.

Although the place was busy we were seated very quickly and our waiter came right over. He explained the menu and gave some great recommendations. The best recommendation he gave was the vanilla goat cheese ice cream.

The food was amazing the meat is incredible and all the sides and accoutrements were delicious. It's set up a little different than a typical restaurant more of a tapas style place but my husband and I shared a 'fuerte' plate and a side and were very satisfied. The cocktails were also very good. The waiters and other staff were friendly, accommodating, and attentive. Service was fast. The restaurant itself is beautiful with modern decor that has a Mexican flair. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a chic evening out.

Honey, Sugafoot!! Let me say this for the people in the back HONEY! SUGAFOOT!!!Get Here!!! Get Here! As quick as you can find your way to this beautiful spot. When you come in your greeted with this beautiful patio that is ready for all seasons and it's huge so you don't have to worry about seating, because babe they got enough for all of Chattanooga and it's comfortable with a view of the walking district that has beautiful shops. Anywho when you finally reach the doors after being stunned by the outside the inside says Hey girl and What up bruh in a very chic classy grown folks way. The art work is yes please, the chandler's are popping and the cleanness of it so refreshing. But babbbbyyyy when I tell you the food, the freaking food..ight!! So boom! They give complementary house made corn tortillas and honey, sugafoot don't judge me and I want judge you I placed some after we ate in a napkin to eat on my way home they were that good, don't believe me go here and see if you can't do it. We had the most amazing dinner of the year at this place the smoked oxtail chili to the smoked beets , yes you heard me right the smoked beets and the king ranch chicken..and then and then guess what!!! The chief said send this smoked brisket enchiladas to their table..Sugafoot why he do that, my tastebuds and eyes did a dance all on their own and before you knew it, I was up from my seat and told the waitress come here, I said you go back in that kitchen and slap that chief not one time but two with one of them being a back hand and tell him to cut this $&it out, cause this to dang on good.it didn't make any sense on how good this food was and how amazing and sweet hearted our waiter was the most sweetest soul on this side and the hostess was a doll as well. Guys please do yourself a favor before the year is out and go here, let be a gift from you for you. Enjoy

This place is amazing! The staff is so welcoming, and gives elevated neighborhood restaurant vibes. The food is delicious and so flavorful. The cocktails and menu is fun and different with a mix of classics and edgy new items to try. I loved the family style presentation. Can't wait to go back

Such an exciting take on Tex-Mex! Everything on the menu is an elevated twist and sure to surprise, my personal favorite was the spicy margarita which really brought the heat!

This is by far one of the very best restaurants in the Chattanooga area! The brisket is omg! But really all the food was awesome! The drinks are masterfully hand crafted and wonderful! The ambiance is energetic and entertaining by the knowledgeable staff. The price? Not cheap but definitely worth every penny!

We sat at the bar and it was great! Bartenders were excellent. Delicious drinks. The margarita was perfect and the old fashioned was so good! The atmosphere is electrifying, from a food lover's pov. We enjoyed watching the open kitchen and obvious teamwork throughout the restaurant. We will definitely be back for more!

Everything was excellent! Our waiter, Kade was informative, knowledgeable and polite. Food was delicious and filling. Very cool environment

Unique menu, beautiful presentation, and awesome service. Little Coyote is one of a kind. Essentially, you order everything at once & it comes to you in somewhat of a multi-course fashion, accompanied by fresh, tiny, house-made corn tortillas (SO good). The 'family style' vibe really makes this a fun, interactive dining experience. Additionally, their menu is everchanging, so you may not find all the dishes we tried. But, considering everything was so delicious, I know that whatever is next to come will be just as incredible!

We were seated immediately (on a Monday night, so I'm sure it's busier on the weekends). We were told very early to expect more of a Tex-Mex menu and not a true authentic Mexican menu. However, the Tex-Mex description truly did not do it justice. They smoke their own brisket for the brisket enchiladas (delicious). The corn tortillas were fantastic. The heirloom tomato salad was spectacular. The tuna tartare tostada had more flavor than we could have expected. The carnitas were amazing. For drinks, I started with the Top Shelf margarita. I haven't had many margaritas that good or better before. Top notch. My wife went with the spritz which she loved. I later transitioned to the Howdy (Lone Star beer with a shot of tequila) - the menu default is Epsilon Blanco, but the waitress (June -- also great in her own right) asked if I wanted to switch it up. I did (for an upcharge which was understandable). I was glad I did. Trevor checked in on us, and I was blown away by his knowledge of tequila. So I asked if he could arrange an agave spirit flight for me. He did, and I was so thankful. Trevor was able to talk about each bottle, where they were from, the difference between highland and lowland agave spirits, flavor profiles, etc. This was just such a great experience overall. I can't wait to go back.

Great service with energetic staff who knew the menu well! I loved the ambiance too-- I went to the bathroom and was amazed at the decor. I really loved the steak most of all, the steak literally felt melt-off-the bone The staff were honest about having to improve on the opening day issues, like the ice cream being too spicy ... it shows transparency!

I love the flavor of their various tapas-style dishes. You cannot get this level of Tex-Mex anywhere else in Chatt. The staff are unequivocally welcoming and enthusiastic about the menu. The owners have done an amazing job at creating a balance of a stimulating yet chill ambiance.

I was not expecting much going in with a large party, but our server Chris did a great job, he took care of allergy restrictions and came back with the menu marked up with options and the food was delicious. The ribs were fall off the bone tender with great flavor, the brisket was just right and the yuca fries were crisp. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather.

These fried plantains might look delicious, but mine were so hard I cracked a tooth biting into one and now need a root canal. I was there soon after they had opened and most of what I picked from the menu was sold out.

Holy smokes. I had the tuna to start. Fantastic mix of fish pieces, no stringy sinew or globs of fat that sometimes comes in dishes like this. I found the jicama to not add much but a bit of texture. The rest was tart, sultry, and divine. Main was brisket, rice, and beans. Pretty simple, but astoundingly delicious! The small corn tortillas that came with the meal are made in house- they even showed me the machine they use to make and cook them. Each and every dish was well thought out and not overwhelming in any flavor. I come to Chattanooga a few times a year and like to try new places- I'm coming back here!

We enjoyed sitting at the bar and really liked the queso fundido as an appetizer. Enjoyed the wine (Verdejo) Suggest adding a full bar to the outdoor patio in spring through fall! We will be back!

They were full when we arrived so we had to get on the wait list. To get on the wait list required your complete name and phone number which is entirely too intrusive. I went to the bar while waiting and the bar tender said that he does not take orders that I would have to catch one of the roaming waitresses to order a drink. Their menu has small items, sides, and large items, and the waitress told us to order all we wanted and she would "course the meal". She explained they are a "family style restaurant and that we should order for the table to share". The first thing we ordered was sold out so the waitress went down a long list of items they were out of which was disappointing. We ordered queso, shrimp, and plantains for small plates. The shrimp plate was excellent. We ordered beans, and something else quite forgettable for sides, and two orders of tri-tip steak for large plates. For the steak she said the chef recommended it cooked medium, when I asked for it medium rare she was clearly upset for me suggesting something different. I thought that was quite funny. I later realized that the beef was premade for medium and my request for a lighter cook wasn't possible (the waitress just didn't want to say that). That is an assumption because both plates of beef were cooked the same. It was likely cooked sous vide to medium rare and they have to sear it to finish at medium. Our first "course" was delivered along with a small plate of tiny corn tortillas. We were a table of three sharing three small plates meant to be had with tortillas, and the tortillas were tiny and few. We had to request more. Overall the food was incredibly salty. And basically just not very good and quite common. Although I will say that the steak slices with chimichurri were pretty good. The place had a nice atmosphere. The people were friendly, service was ok. The bartender made a good bourbon old fashion.

Second time to eat at Little Coyote this month. I could not stop thinking about the amazing food, and our second visit did not disappoint. We brought friends visiting from California, and they loved it. Every plate was perfect. We did order too much, but how can you not when everything is so good! They happily provide boxes to take home leftovers and we did! I want to mention in this review, the excellent service we received from every staff member. Everyone, I mean everyone are on top of everything. No one misses a beat. Our every need was anticipated. multiple servers checked in. Clearly they work together as team, everyone supporting each other's tables. Front of the house kept an eye on the whole dining room. We travel a lot, and eat in 5 star, James Beard restaurants often, and the service here was on par with some of the best, and better than almost anywhere else I've dined.Kudos Little Coyote for such a comfortable dining experience! (Maybe turn the music down a bit, so we can talk comfortably )

Sat out on the covered patio in October and it was amazing. Food was so good. Cocktails were super tasty. Service was great and attentive. Will be back!!