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    Coyote Grill

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    COYOTE GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Veggie burrito with no cheese or sour cream. Delicious and huge!  Vegan vegetarian
    Lori A.

    Great experience at Coyote Grill! We showed up a half hour before they closed, but they were very accommodating and our server was super friendly. My husband and I shared the veggie burrito and omg it was delicious and huge!! Chips & salsa and margaritas were excellent also.

    Veggie Squash Fajitas
    Venessa P.

    Booked a lunch reservation for two. The staff was nice and even though we were early we were seated quickly. They have good vegetarian/vegan options. I got the veggie fajitas and they came out steaming which is always a vibe. Great view from their patio and clean bathrooms. I'll be back for sure.

    Shrimp Taco Plate
    Lauren S.

    Well, it looks like I got lucky finding this place so close to work! Very easy to order online which is how they direct you to do so over the phone. Customer service was nice, the ambiance was cool and welcoming. Now the food, I could consider a 10/10. Simple but just enough flavor, and same with the size of the portion. The street corn is amazing and flavorful, but I do feel that they should use sweet corn instead of the plain kind they use initially. And the price- well you can't beat it. I'll be returning again.

    Nothing was left on the dish.
    Christina T.

    Arianna, our server was very attentive! This was my first time and I felt like I was on vacation. Our view was like looking at a rainbow and reminded me to breathe. The calamari tacos with the guacamole was a perfect combination to hit my mouth. And, I did eat 90% of my flan.

    Cheese enchiladas with pinto beans and rice.

    Really good enchiladas! The staff was amazing. The hostess was so sweet and even my waitress. Will be back!

    Cocktail menu
    Katie K.

    This is such a cozy little spot. Beautiful views. Cool staff. We came for happy hour right at 3 and the bar was already packed with regulars. We sat at a table and they let us still have happy hour, which was cool. We got the tortillas soup, and the albondigas. The soups are solid. Flavorful. Served really hot. No notes. Our server was super helpful and very attentive. They have good happy hour specials. We didn't get margs, but I imagine with so many, they have to be good. Parking is tough. Valet only. Or find a spot on the PCH. Casual. Fun. Festive. Lots of locals. A great little gem.

    Calamari tacos
    Sandy C.

    Four stars for the comfortable vibe and great view. Salsa is super good, chips could use salt though. Food is okay, not fantastic but not bad either. Tasted a little bland, could be me, but isn't that what Yelp is about...opinions? Service was good, female waitress was really nice, the gentleman we had was probably having an off day...other than that, I'd be back, would recommend.

    Menu cover
    Charlyann M.

    Dayyyym! I am so pleasantly surprised by my first visit here. It is straight up on pch. There is a view to die for. Having said that, it is comfy, beachy casual which I love. No frills family friendly vibes. Great news, there is valet parking! It's only 4 dollars. Very convenient and affordable. We sat on the semi open patio. We timed it perfectly for sunset! It was beautiful. For the food, the chips and salsa were fresh and delicious! They have happy hour everyday from 3-6. Only 8.50 for house margaritas. The food was discounted a few dollars too for happy hour. You can not beat the prices! The show stopper was the crispy shredded beef tacos. The meat was juicy, flavorful and like stew. I loved the shredded beef!!!! We also had beans, rice, salad and enchiladas. We all loved our food. The service was quick, friendly and attentive. We may become regulars.

    Carne Asada Taco Plate
    Olivia S.

    Excellent food, great service and amazing views. Margaritas are fire must try spot! Great

    Dave L.

    We enjoyed those calamari tacos and a cheese enchiladas. The service was very nice and very helpful. The view is amazing. The food looks wonderful, so colorful and displayed with full portions. I do believe if I were an East Coast person, the food would have tasted incredible. I think the food is bland and lacks flavor. It looks great, but doesn't have that passion or flare of a professional chef making it. It is just Okay.

    Karen C.

    I used to come to Coyote Grill all the time after taking my kids to the beach. Although many years have passed, and my kids are full grown adults, Coyote Grill continues to be a great choice at the beach for a fantastic meal. I followed the reviews and got the fruit plate to share - which was so fresh and delicious! I had never been here for breakfast, and it did not disappoint. It was delicious! I got a carne asada tamale with eggs and it was fabulous! We had a 15 minute wait because we wanted to be out on the patio. Valet parking is a great deal and makes it stress free in not having to worry about parking. Service was fantastic. I can't wait to go back soon! The photo is the view from the patio.

    2 taco plate
    Jessie D.

    Coyote Grill is my favorite spot for birthdays, celebrations, Sunday brunch, or just a random Tuesday. Their patio is to die for and we always try to get a reservation for it, sometimes we even see whales :) Service is quick and their staff is happy to please. My parents love their breakfast as they have both Mexican and American options, but their dinner menu is fabulous too!

    Chz Enchilada Plate

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    When I'm in Cali I always try to go here. Great atmosphere, service, delicious food and drinks. Highly recommend

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    Great food breakfast, lunch , dinner our fav for years ! Great view but small get there early or reservations

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    Good service! Love the food. always consistently good.. small parking lot so they have valet.

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    Ask the Community - Coyote Grill

    Any Taco Tuesday specials?

    When will you start offering lobster?

    Hello Katy! Generally for us it would be the first or second Wednesday in October. Once we hear from our fisherman, we'll have a better idea. FYI, once it does become available you could call us in advance and reserve them!

    Is there parking available?

    We have a $2 cash only valet lot provided by a separate company. Everything else is street parking!

    Is there valet parking?

    I have seen valet parking available, but not used it. We park up the street and walk.

    Do they have Puerto Nuevo style lobster?

    Sorry Lisa P. Coyote grill is one of my favorite breakfast spots when I’m in Laguna beach as I will be in August. I go for the huevos rancheros I usually add a tamale too. I never had lunch there. But if your ever in Laguna beach I would highly… Read more

    Is this place dog friendly?

    No it is not dog friendly

    What time do you start serving lunch?

    We serve lunch starting at 11:30 daily.

    Have you reopened yet?

    Yes we are open!

    What are the breakfast hours? And will y'all be open in August?

    They're open now! Usually breakfast is served until noon.

    Is this place under construction right now?

    Hi Dimitriy! Yes, unfortunately we are closed still for construction we were hoping to open for Memorial Day weekend but we ran into some issues with the building. We are… Read more

    Hello? What are your HH times? Thanks!

    Hi John! We have Happy Hour 7 days a week from 3-6

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    South of Nick's

    South of Nick's

    4.6
    (1.2k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Delicious, well prepared, elevated Mexican dishes with an artisan's aesthetic flare to put it…read moremildly. From the beef options to the ever so delightful seafood options - your tastebuds will enjoy a night out here. Atmosphere is energetic and most inviting. Excellent for a date night or book a gathering - you'll be well cared for - staff is most welcoming. Views across PCH allow glimpses of the ocean and sunset beyond. Highly recommend / suggest you make a reservation.

    PHENOMENAL dinner service from the waiters here. Great cocktail pairing recommendations with meal,…read moresuper attentive, always delivered, and great end to my engagement night. Would 100% come back. That said, I'd admit, a certain DTLA Michelin restaurant has set my expectations of south of border seafood cuisine a bit too high (starts with H) so I'll try to be reasonable. Also the items picked were surprisingly huge and i was too full to finish my meal. 9/10 The chips tasted delicious, bean dip was something new and delicious, salsa was fresh and bold, and the roasted pepper salsa was surprisingly not too spicy, really good. 8/10 trio de cheviche. Good assortment and size of the dish. Shrimp was ok, I felt it was missing something, octopus was good, my personal favorite was the marinaded tuna. 8/10 seafood chile relleno, not a bad assortment, sides were good, large portions of food. 10/10 Coco rita, this margarita is definitely something different! And pairs with everything amazingly, I love it, and this is coming from someone who normally hates coconut. 9/10 they brought out this chocolate cake I dont see on the menu but they will if it's your birthday, but in my case to celebrate my new engagement. Super moist. The place is really loud ambient wise when busy which was around 8pm which is normal of any popular place but after near closing around 9:30 is pretty quiet and casual on a Sunday. Total bill after a 21% tip ran me total $165 and I had leftovers. Free chips, 1 large giant appetizer, and 1 large entree could potentially feed 3 people if you don't eat a lot. If you don't wanna have leftovers, go easy on the chips but that's gonna be hard.

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    Bar area with chips and dip
    Bar area with chips and dip
    Tres leches
    Tres leches
    Pork mole enchilada and chicken chipotle enchilada

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    Pork mole enchilada and chicken chipotle enchilada
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    The Taco Stand

    4.2
    (572 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Taco Stand never misses -- but just know this is not the exact same experience as the San Diego…read morelocations. The flavor profile here is definitely a bit smokier/charred compared to the Taco Stand spots down south, especially compared to La Jolla. There are slight variations in how some of the food is cooked and prepared, but it's not bad at all -- just different. If you come in expecting an exact replica, you may notice the differences. If you treat this location as its own thing, it's honestly really solid. Huge shoutout to Carlos at the register for the excellent customer service. We ordered food both for here and to-go, and everything was packed separately exactly how we asked. We also made a few modifications after placing the order, and Carlos went out of his way to track down our ticket and write the changes on it himself to make sure everything came out correctly. Food was still great, service was amazing, and we'd definitely come back again.

    I've been to a different location before (La Jolla) and I think this location wasn't as good. I'm…read morenot sure what the difference was but the tacos weren't as flavorful especially when it came to the Carne Asada. At the La Jolla location you can see the staff making the tortillas + churros and this location the tortillas were packaged. I'm not sure if they use the same ingredients but this could have changed the flavor profile. They were still yummy don't get me wrong but they just weren't as good as I remember them. I ordered chips and guac as well and the staff forgot to include it in my order so I had to go up to the counter another time which was quite a hassle given it's a very busy restaurant with the line out the door the entire time I was there. The salsa selection is rather nice especially when most restaurants are trying to cut down on salsa options + use the lower quality ingredients. You can tell the ingredients in the salsas were high + they even have a few creamy options which is hard to see at most Mexican restaurants these days. I do think the guac was a little limey but it wasn't bad when you added it to the tacos. If you go I would recommend you go with zero expectations of eating inside as there are about 5-6 tables + waiting a long time for your food. The beach is 10 steps away so you can always take your food to the beach too!

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    Great spot
    Great spot
    California burrito- good carne Asada in there
    California burrito- good carne Asada in there
    Freshly made churro with a sweet cream sauce for dipping.

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    Freshly made churro with a sweet cream sauce for dipping.
    Javier's

    Javier's

    3.6
    (4.6k reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$$

    The food here is second to known I've tried there whole menu dam near there Aguachiles money any of…read morethere tacos tucked fire asf I can keep going but yall need to go check k it out it is a little pricey but worth every penny and there desert omg

    Came in for a family dinner with a party of 13, and wow--this place was already packed by 4:30 PM!…read moreReservations aren't required, but I highly recommend making one if you don't want to wait. Despite how busy they were, the service was excellent. Drinks and appetizers arrived within minutes of ordering, and the staff did a great job keeping up with our large group. The unlimited chips and salsa were dangerously good. I always tell myself I'll stop after a few chips, but somehow I never do--and this salsa was definitely the reason why! For my entrée, I ordered the three seafood enchiladas. I appreciated that the seafood flavors were bold and fresh without tasting fishy. The green sauce complemented the dish perfectly and elevated the flavors even more. I also sampled a combination plate, which was good overall, although I felt the chile relleno had a little too much cheese, making it difficult to taste the chile itself. For dessert, we couldn't decide on just one, so we ordered the chocolate cake, tres leches cake, and fried ice cream. My ranking: fried ice cream first, tres leches second, and chocolate cake third. The chocolate cake was good but similar to what you'd find at many other restaurants. The tres leches was delicious--moist without being overly milky or sweet, and the almonds added a nice texture and flavor. The fried ice cream was the standout for me. The crunchy cereal coating added great texture, and because it wasn't overly sweet, it balanced perfectly with the ice cream. Overall, this is a place I'd definitely recommend for both the food and service. Just remember: reservations, reservations, reservations!.

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    Newport Beach Location
    Newport Beach Location
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    Coyote Grill - mexican - Updated July 2026

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