Awesome food and atmosphere. Great place for a quick meal and a drink. Love all their homemade salsas!

Awesome meal and worth the wait. It is very crowded, so be prepared to be close. Try the salsa sampler.

I came here July 21st from Asheville, NC and have been thinking about this visit so much that I can't NOT leave a review, even almost a month later.. I brought my partner and my best friend, who has lived in Boone before and highly recommended we visit since neither my partner or I had been there before. We ordered three boats, a salsa trio appetizer, and a beer. Nothing revolutionary. Two of us are servers and it was painfully obvious our server was brand new. She was the least personable possible and was in severe need of more training. She took an extra two silent minutes to match our order with their number system they use to ring in tickets and the silent hovering was a common theme throughout our entire experience. I got a boat with a simple modification, tomatoes instead of sour cream, and was told that was fine to do. When we got our food it was brought to us by a woman with glasses and longer blonde/light brown hair who was not our server (turned out to be the manager/potentially the owner, just wait for it) and my boat was swimming in sour cream. I was really sweet about telling her it was supposed to come with tomatoes instead and she said 'Well what do you want us to do...?' and there was a weird awkward pause before she asked if I wanted them to remake it (duh yes why wouldn't I want what I ordered) and she huffed and took it back. I watched my people eat all their food and our server hadn't checked in once. Finally, after my company had eaten almost all of their food, I got what I ordered and was two bites in before the server magically appeared offering me a box. 'Uh, no thank you, I literally just got my food a second ago.' She appeared to have no clue. A couple minutes later we got our checks and there wasn't a discount even though I waited wayyy longer than I should have for a mistake that was made by the store and had to watch my friends eat while I sat hungry. I've been working in the restaurant industry forever- discounts and comps are what show the customer they're valued, and serve as an incentive for them to come back. I explained this to the server, who was brand new to the industry and might not have known this, and she suggested she go talk to her manager about it, which I absolutely encouraged. The same woman who brought me the food came out ten minutes later, pretended not to know what the issue was even though she was who I spoke to about the food being incorrect in the first place. I explained her what happened and her response was 'Yeah well you liked it after we fixed it, right? And you ate it? Did you really have to wait thaaaat long? It really wasn't that long.' We were shocked and my partner spoke up and reminded her that yeah, having to watch everyone around you eat most of their food while you watch is indicative of it being a long enough time. She begrudgingly offered to take off the chips and salsa. A whopping three bucks and an furthermore, an item that had nothing to do with the actual incorrect meal. Not to mention being so taken aback that the manager, an authority figure, decided to set an example by challenging a customer. Going home to Asheville and speaking to my friends who used to work for them, I've learned this isn't at all abnormal and it's like pulling teeth for management to own up to mistakes made by the company and discounts and comps are essentially nonexistent. I wouldn't advise coming here to begin with- you run the risk of being spoken to like a child by management, catching attitude if your food comes to you incorrectly and still wanting the actual food you ordered, and getting the server that literally walks by your table and stops to stare without saying a word for a solid twenty seconds (yeah, that actually happened a handful of times). Not worth the hype. Not worth anyone's energy. I literally created a yelp account to leave this review and warn unsuspecting customers. What does that say? read more

Yummy. Really original recipes in a really nice atmosphere. Nothing like pepper jack cheese with plantains and rice (among other things)! read more

real full of flavor and lots of food. took enchiladas off the menu which was my fave. mmmmm mango salsa. read more

Excellent service. Excellent FOOD! I would post a picture but it looks like the rest, awesome! During my 3 day stay in Boone this place was the best. So good that I even purchased a T-shirt. read more

Delicious food, great prices, friendly service! I'm going back next time I'm in town! Don't hesitate or deliberate; just go and you'll see for yourself why all the reviews are so good! read more

Really great food and service! Thanks yelp for the head's up!

Man, this place is awesome! Tons of flavors. Marley in the boat is my favorite. I could eat there every day! I don't mind that it is out of the way. We always get our food to go. To me it needs to be enjoyed outside! read more

This was a wonderful surprise on a Sunday. The food was hot, flavorfl and delicious. The portions were huge. Definitely a great place to be.

This restaurant is a great surprise. It has unique food and great flavors! Very different and tasty. The staff is very friendly too!

Great takes on Caribbean cuisine. Sweet, hot, layered, smokey flavors. Very good price to portions. Will definitely become part of our Boone vacation tradition! read more

My son and I have to eat gluten free because of sensitivity issues. We were so excited to find this place on a gluten-free app I have on my phone. We have a time share in Blowing Rock we visit yearly and we have to go to Coyote Kitchen a few times every visit. I have yet to have anything bad there and my kids ask to go ALL the time despite that we live in Florida so far away from it! We look forward to eating there again next summer! Love their boats and my son LOVED being able to have a cheeseburger WITH a bun at a restaurant. read more

Ate at the Coyote Kitchen with my husband last week. What a fabulous place. For an appetizer we had the chips and salsa sampler. All the salsas were amazing. We took a jar of salsa home. We both had "boats" and loved them. Next time we are in Boone we'll be back. read more

I love the food here!!! Can't go wrong on what you order!!! Just pick something that sounds good add your favs and enjoy! Trust me, if you like chip's or Moe's this is the step up. Better ingredients better food!!! read more

Amazing food! I love the Taos Boat. Everything is freshly made and tastes great.

Good food, service, prices and atmosphere. I always look for vegetarian restaurants in my (extensive) travels and Coyote Kitchen ranks with the best. FYI - I don't have any allergies - I just like healthy AND tasty food and this place knows how to provide both. I love the tomato-roasted garlic soup! I also ordered a 'Barbados boat' and it was loaded with a melange of yummy stuff. The mango salsa was also a highlight. If you like made-to-order healthy food this is the place. I'll definitely be back. read more

My favorite place in Boone - they have a unique menu and everything I've tried has been great. Portion sizes mean I get two meals out of it. They make so many great salsas/sauces. Everyone is talking about the sweet potato fries but the regular ones are so good. The burritos and boats changed my life (not hyperbole). read more

Food OK but overpriced. Hippie waitress not as clean as I would have liked. Uncomfortable furniture and patrons are loud.

Interesting flavors but overuse of spice. Maybe it was the person cooking last night but everything served was much too hot. We are in the spice business so we have a long developed tolerance for spicy food but there is a limit to enjoyment when the meter goes too high. When the heat it too high you can't enjoy the complex combinations of flavors. We'll try again in the future hoping last night was a fluke. It's a nice and relaxed atmosphere and the prices are reasonable. read more

I went here for the first time this past weekend. Small place, but great food! I got a "canoe" which is a smaller version of the "boat". It was vegetarian with red beans, sweet potatoes and other vegetables over coconut rice w/ lime mango salsa. Great flavors! Highly recommend! read more

The food at Coyote Kitchen was imaginative, delicious and reasonably priced. I would definitely go back again!

I got the Barbados bowl with the pineapple habanero salsa and wow, it is bursting with delicious flavors. Coconut rice, black beans, jerk chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, grilled pineapple, roasted red peppers, button mushrooms, and broiled jack cheese topped with sour cream and scallions. What a nice surprise we had stumbling on this little gem. Yes, it's quite small and intimate so expect a wait, but we found it well worth it. They took down our number and we walked next door to Wal-Mart to pass the time. They said it might be an hour, but we got a call in 30 minutes! I agree with Vanvi T.'s review that the pineapple habanero salsa was not spicy enough for me, but the boat had plenty of spice and flavor on its own. The salsa was very good, just not spicy. My friend got the Yucatan bowl and she didn't even add her mango lime salsa because she said it was already delicious with no salsa. This will definitely be on our list of places we must visit again when we travel to Boone. read more

Who needs Chipotle when you have this local great place!? My family and I either sit outside or get takeout, we don't love the indoor seating (small, tables close together and our kids can be loud). We get the boats and my daughter gets the chicken tacos. Everything is fresh and there is just something better about supporting local! I get the Baja Boat (tilapia, coconut rice, sweet potatoes, scallion sour cream, etc.) it's always perfect! My husband gets the Texacali Boat because he likes the cornbread; which you can also purchase as a side. The portion is perfect for me but my husband typically needs at least an appetizer or kids tacos to go along with his. Great place!!! read more

Their boats, any of their boats, are worth eating! Love the coconut rice and the plantains! The staff is helpful, if a tiny bit noncommittal. Service is sometimes slowish, but over-all very tasty place! I just don't go if I'm in a rush! Problem solved! read more

This is probably my favorite restaurant in Boone. Good prices. Good portions. Delicious food. They cater to allergies and stuff as well.

this is my favorite restaurant. delicious food and they cater to absolutely whatever you need. vegan and vegetarian options are endless. awesome service too :) read more

The atmosphere was nice and we had great service! The food and sangria were excellent! read more

Coyote Kitchen - Sautéed shrimp tacos, delicious! - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Strongly recommend a boat or bowl. The food was delicious and full of flavor. Def worth the drive to give this spot a try

Overall, we enjoy the food here and have returned again and again. But the service is definitely spotty, and the wait for a table can be pretty long. My most recent visit was particularly disappointing, and primarily for the service. My wife ordered a bowl which listed among its ingrediants plantains and sweet potatos. When it arrived, it contained neither. The server brought some on the side, but by then the main dish was cold. I asked for their home-made hot sauce with my dinner. They forgot it. (This has happened numerous times. Once again, by the time they get it together, the food is likely to be cold.) On this occasion, when eventually they brought it, when I tried to use the squeeze bottle to put some on my food, the top flew off and my brand new shirt was covered in sauce. (After dinner we had plans to go out elsewhere, so this incident meant we would have to first return to our hotel so I could change clothes and soak the shirt, hoping the stains would eventually come out. This was explained to our Coyote Kitchen server.). When I told the server what had happened, she was (as is to be expected) apologetic, and said she would consult with the manager about what they could do. The manager said, basically, too bad. Nothing they could do. No offer to discount the meal, pay for cleaning the shirt, free dessert or coffee, nothing. And the excuses they gave were total bs. Very lame. So, after tonight, my perception of the place shifted rather dramatically. Based on tonight, I would give one star. But because other experiences were not so lame and the food is pretty good usually, I give 3 stars. read more

Love this place.....during peak season you will have to wait as it's busy! Best to go after between 2-4 PM. Best vegan food I've had in the mountains. read more

So, been wanting to try this place on several visits. Read the reviews and had 2 people say it was good. Tried the taos and texicana boats with my wife. It was decent. Definitely not 5 stars and a little pricey for college town whisperer. Extra charges for sour cream? I thought food was dry and needed some sauce or something. Definitely not Caribbean but I'll try it once more. Plantains were very good. Maybe tacos would be better... Maybe an off night on Tuesday? read more

Tried this place twice and while the food was good, but the customer service could do with significant improvement. The first time I was with a large party and we felt that we were a bother to the staff. No smiles from anyone. The second time the staff was more pleasant, but again, we did not feel welcomed. There is no shortage of good restaurants in Boone; spend your money elsewhere. read more

The place was packed tonight, so I called in a take out order for four dinners. It was ready in 15 minutes as promised. In addition, everything was so good! My salmon was cooked perfectly, and the coconut rice was delicious . My son snd husband thought the Sanchez burrito was very good. We would definitely recommend. read more

I ate here today with my family after seeing the good reviews. I ordered the texicali bowl it had no flavor than the certified Angus beef in in was a hamburger chopped into strips. My son had tacos from the kids menu. They were chopped hamburger with cheese and lettuce. He didn't like them so I ate them. Again, no flavor. Why aren't you flavoring you meat? Why is the beef just chopped hamburger. Not mixed up ground beef but actually a hamburger that was cooked then cut up and put in a meal. read more

One of the best places in Boone! Awesome food and good service such amazing flavors this is one of the best places to eat in Boone awesome place to go with the whole family read more

I ate here while visiting, and this restaurant was highly recommended. I'm from a more urban area with lots more food options, so I had to readjust my expectations when eating in Boone in general. By Boone standards, I imagine this food is really exotic and good, especially the vegan options which are almost impossible to come by in NC. There aren't (m)any (good) vegetarian or vegan restaurants here. The food here is peculiar, in the same way that it's peculiar to eat mid range priced sushi in a landlocked prairie State. Foodies out there should know what I mean by this. At the same time, there's nothing truly offensive about the food, and anyone eating here will probably appreciate some attempt at fresh local cuisine. The foodie in me gives this place 0 stars while I would give this 4 stars if I'm comparing this place to the other places I ate in Boone. read more

This was my first visit to this place , I check it before I went and with great reviews I thought would be much better that it turn out to be , just a average place with little different decor. Food was pretty bland almost like quickly put together without any kind of special attention to it , I had wait around for my waitress to come , which she was really nice just had too many things going on. I just felt for that price should have been much better. read more

First time here and we were thoroughly impressed. Waitress was very upbeat and friendly and had very good recommendations. Food was way better than we expected. Will be back when we come back to Boone. read more

Great food, great service, excellent atmosphere. When I travel I want to eat where the locals eat. The food is often better, often regional, of higher quality, and of good value. Such is certainly the case with Coyote Kitchen in Boone. My wife and I were up that way for a day trip and after reading the reviews on Yelp decided to give it a try for lunch. She's a vegetarian so finding a place with more than a few vegetarian options can sometimes be difficult. This was not the case at CK. In addition to numerous entrees made with both tempeh and tofu any of the other protein can be easily substituted. For this trip we started off with the fried plantanes appetizer. These came with a choice of salsas. We went with the mild mango salsa and were very pleased. The small bananas were perfectly cooked and the sweetness of the mango salsa was really complimentary. For our entrees, I went with special # 1 which they called a blackened shrimp and gumbo bowl, while my wife decided on the tofu enchiladas. Mine was outstanding. A true party in my mouth with multiple flavor profiles. In addition to the shrimp, beans, rice, and cheese my entree was served with a choice of salsas. My choice was the pineapple habanero which was just right. It was a wonderful combination of sweet and hot. My wife's enchiladas were very good as well. She really enjoyed the homemade sauce and cranberry salsa that came with hers. I noticed a nice craft beer selection but didn't partake. CK is definitely someplace I would be eating at on a weekly basis if I lived in town. Needless to say, next time we're in Boone or Blowing Rock, CK will definitely be on the agenda. read more