We arrived at about 11:30am and sat on benches located outside. Two other parties arrived about 15Doors opened promptly at 12:00pm and we were the first ones seated and before we knew it, the seats were filling up and there was a wait. This place gets packed QUICK! The interior was dark and well decorated with fun things. My husband said that's what his mom's house used to look like lol He already knew what he wanted as he was the one who picked here for lunch. I looked over the menu and just had to try the flautas. I went with the shredded beef as that's my favorite from my usual place. They were very good and very full! We also had chips and salsa, salsa had a nice soft kick to it and the chips were crispy. For my entree, I ordered the ground beef enchilada and taco plate. I already knew it was too much food, but I still continued. Everything was delicious. The rice and the beans were good and the taco was crunchy. Overall everything was good. We did notice that as the place filled up, it was harder to get service. I will keep that in mind for next time, to just ask for the check when we know we are finished ordering. read more

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My friends and I came here for dinner and let me share why this review is 3 stars... First, I got charged $28 for a tip I never consented to. We had already paid with cash tip. I was able to get refunded for this charge . My friend and I ordered a "blended fruit margarita" to which we received chunky watered down tequila with no distinct flavor. I ordered the Peach and my friend ordered the Mango which looked like Pineapple... We started off with appetizers that shouldn't be hard to mess up... I got the beef flautas with the flour tortilla. It looked like mini egg rolls with the toppings in the middle and the flautas tasted undercooked. The chips, salsa, and guac were the only thing I found decent from the meal. They could improve by cooking the flautas in corn tortillas or frying the flour tortilla longer. read more

Sizzling fajitas arrived with no sizzle at all. At nearly $30, I expected some presentation, I 100% was expecting them to arrive with a bunch of crackling and steam that most places do by simply throwing down some water on a hot stone. Someone else ordered the cheese enchilada plate and mentioned how little cheese was inside. It was mostly tortilla with barely any filling. I went with the specialty asada plate and nothing about it stood out as special. I also ordered the top shelf margarita. They did not hold back on the alcohol, but it did not taste like Don Julio. It came across more like Jose Cuervo. I would have preferred a larger glass and a better salted rim. Parking is ten dollars, which caught us off guard. If I had known that, we probably would have gone to El Cholo instead, which we skipped because of their nine dollar parking. El Coyote is not terrible, but it misses in too many areas including food quality, pricing, and presentation. The highlight was the chips and salsa. The portion is not huge, but if you get a warm basket they are actually very good. Both salsas stand out. One is thinner with more heat, the other is chunkier. Some places serve salsa that tastes like ketchup, but this is not one of them. Next time we will head closer to the coast and go somewhere like Pancho's where the overall experience tends to be better. read more

I cannot think of a single thing to change that would improve El Coyote and perhaps that is why it has been here for nearly 100 years! And, it is great for vegetarians, if you pay attention to the menu items carefully. What is not to love? Extensive menu, special requests honored, free parking in their own lot before 4 pm, in a very popular part of West Hollywood, vibrant upbeat festive atmosphere, attentive service, delicious food, super generous portions, and very reasonable prices. Clean too. What a fun place. We loved it. Having eaten hundreds of Mexican meals in multiple cities over the decades, including in Mexico, this is in my top 10. I will let my pictures do the rest of the talking because, honestly, I cannot think of a single thing my blather would add to them. Don't miss a chance to eat at this iconic piece of old time LA history. read more

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A little gem in LA. I came here after a hike, it was early afternoon before the dinner rush. The parking is valet only but there are neighborhoods around to park in. We were greeted right away and sat right away, no wait at the time we went. The service was fast and friendly and attentive. I really liked the interior decor it's so cute reminded me of a vacation with the cute lights. I ordered the Chile relleno with only beans and my friend ordered the grilled fish tacos with a side of rice and beans. We also got the guac and chips, surprisingly it was such a little amount for the price. The entrees had good flavor and were homestyle. I would definitely come back again and order some drinks. read more

El Coyote - Chile relleno - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Come for a nice big plate of Mexican food and margaritas! We sat outside and I had the chicken fajita plate, which I really enjoyed. Note that it is a LOT of food, which is great for leftovers! read more

El Coyote - View from outside dining area - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

El Coyote is an institution and has been around for almost 100 years. The ambiance is dark, there are red leather booths, big portions, and huge friendly personalities from the servers who have been there for a long time. My husband ordered the smothered burrito in red sauce and did it La Cocina style which added sour cream, guac, and pico on top to make it extra sloppy. He licked the plate clean. I ordered the combination plate with a crispy shredded beef taco and a green corn tamale. The refried beans were super smooth, rice was yummy, the beef taco was crispy and just the right amount of greasy with crisp lettuce and fresh tomatoes on top. The green tamale had a green chile inside with a sweet masa. The sweetness threw me off a bit but it was good, just different than what I'm used to. The table salsa has a slight kick paired with the warm salty tortilla chips and the service was superb and speedy. Parking is complimentary before 4pm and valet is only $10 afterwards which is a steal in this neighborhood. I'll definitely return with family in tow when they visit. read more

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So, I've been here maybe 5 more times since my last review. I still get the steak burrito, and always super great (although a couple times it was SUPER salty.) The service since my last review hasn't been the best. We'd wait a long while before we get help. But our last one, the lady was FREAKING AMAZING. I wish I got her name. Anyway, the space was still nice and clean. Vibes were good, I just with the service and food stayed consistent, and were always great. read more

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El Coyote is such a LA classic and now I live so close, I get to go all the time! I wasn't sure what to expect from a celebrity hot spot where a very messy Girls Night happened on the last season of The Valley. I was honestly surprised to see it's such a chill but home-like-feeling restaurant with friend groups, families, couples - it just seemed right for every occasion. Valet parking is the only option and $10 so prepare some cash moneys if driving. I like valet, takes the worry out of parking in wild LA situations. My friend and I come earlier in the evening as the pseudo-seniors we are, so usually can just walk right in and grab a table. The staff is always so welcoming and some of the servers treat you like you're a part of their family instantly. Our server ended the night by saying, See you Manana! jajaja I was also surprised with how good everything we have had has been. From the Flautas appetizer of thick meaty rolls served with guacamole to their street tacos on corn tortillas, shockingly good! Get the steak in your fajitas or tacos - the seasoning and plumpness of it can't be beat. Free chips and salsa with every order. I get the hype now. I love El Coyote~! read more

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this place really just rests on its history and does very little to deliver quality food or drinks, really don't know how they're still in business. Margaritas suck, they just bring him and ordinary glasses which shows you how much they care, feels like being a Denny's but with cool history. Food is mediocre at best. we definitely won't be back, hope they wake up and turn the business around in time read more

El Coyote - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food is mid but the VIBE IS RIGHT. Dark and moody, you sit there wondering just who else has sat in the same seat. Could be romantic, could but platonic, but all in all, very intriguing. I got the "#1" and it was the perfect amount of food for a catch-up meal where the other party did most of the talking. read more

El Coyote - #1 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I think the last time I was here was in the early 90s. We really didn't plan on coming, but passed by and decided to stop. The line looked long, but we really didn't wait more than 10 or 15 minutes and we were seated. The staff was very friendly and the servers were all dressed in really nice long dresses and looked great. My absolutely stunning date and I both had fajitas. She had shrimp and I had steak and they were both excellent. They came out nice and hot and had lots of fresh grilled vegetables and were very large portions. And, unlike most places that serve fajitas, they gave us like seven or eight tortillas each so we never ran out. Chips and salsa were plentiful and fresh and tasty. Parking is definitely a challenge if you don't want to valet. read more

Was in the mood for a sit down Mexican meal while in Los Angeles, so I sat there and did some research. Stumbled upon El Coyote. First, it was Established in 1931, eateries that have depth and history stand out to me, they are still around for a reason. The heated rivalry of who's Cheese Enchiladas stands supreme in L.A... The mystique of El Coyote being the setting of where Sharon Tate shared her last meal amongst friends beford the Manson Family met with her that night. El Coyote was also featured in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood... showing Sharon at her favorite table in the restaurant. Anyways that's the back story of how we got here. I noticed the restaurant opened at 12... this was my meal before heading back home up north, so I showed up about 11:30... they had 3 big wood benches that seat about 4 people each outside, so my wife and I just waited since it was a nice day out. Promptly at noon, the doors opened, and us, along with 2 other parties waiting were sat. quickly we notice just how popular the restaurant is, because before yo knew it. Maybe my 12:10-12:15 tops. The restaurant was full... I kind of knew what I had settled on for the menu and I apologize for no menu pictures, im usually good at that. Anyways we chose to have a flautas appetizer, and I went with the classic #1 combo of 1 crunchy shredded beef taco, and 1 cheese enchilada with rice and beans. I am so happy I chose El Coyote. The beans were just how I like, refried, mashed well, a lot of cheese on top. The rice was great, fully in love with both the enchilada and taco. Flautas were great too, but that was more of the wife ordering because that's her thing. I knew I was in for a meal as it was with what I ordered. I took pics of the outside, and a few of inside to show the ambiance. I really enjoyed my meal I will say that we did get decent service up until the food was served, but it was hard to get someone to check on us, or even get the check after. That is the only downside I saw. read more

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We had a good time at el Coyote! It was raining so we ended up valeting our car and running inside. There was only a 20 minute wait so we got seated pretty quickly. They were running like a well oiled machine sitting people so quickly. The service was great we had the house margaritas which had a nice pineapple flavor to it and then ordered fajitas and street tacos. They were both good! And we had plenty of leftovers to take home with us. read more

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The food is very good quality and delicious. I will say the service lacked and the server spilled salsa on our clothing and did not offer any help. They also neglected to give us water when needed. The restaurant itself is very cute and classic Hollywood vibes with pictures on the walls of celebrities and a Mexi-Cali vibe. read more

El Coyote - Enchilada and Taco with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Classic Hollywood legendary Mexican restaurant with good food and strong margaritas! As seen in Bosch episodes this is a classic Hollywood landmark. Valet parking in the evening. Full bar. Friendly service. read more

El Coyote - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been wanting to try this place for years but I rarely come to this side of town. Parking lot is small and limited. I got here 45 minutes after it opened and it was already pretty crowded. I wanted to experience the ambiance of this place so we asked to sit in a dark spot and they accomplished that with no problem. The service was really great. Staff were very friendly and helpful overall. Prices of the food are a little high BUT I think it was worth it. The chicken quesadilla and carnitas wet burrito were absolutely delicious! My wife had buffalo tacos and those were incredible. The margaritas were good but nothing special. I was pretty disappointed to see how tiny and limited the bar area was. I'll definitely be a returning customer. read more

Great atmosphere, wonderful service, and very reasonable prices. The food was also excellent. If you're a fan of true-crime, I highly recommend trying this small taste of Hollywood history. read more

Hadn't been here in years (pre-covid) & will not be back. I was so disappointed . I used to really like this place! The food quality was terrible! Not to mention the prices have drastically gone up (what hasn't these days). Ordered a sangria (12.75) & just a small glass really worth 6 bucks! Chips and salsa is gratis; however, one small bowl is provided with two small containers of salsa (mild and spicy). Ordered the two item combo for 22.75 (chile relleno and tamale) & both were terrible! The tamale was a sweet corn with green chile served with a side of awful salsa which tasted just like tomato sauce. Another shocker was the bill which came to 77 bucks before tip. Service was excellent and the staff was very friendly, hence the two star rating, otherwise I would have given it one star. read more

About everything you could ask for in a Mexican restaurant, the classic menu that every establishment like it boasts, although that is not to its detriment, charming decor, and friendly service, it is on Beverly Blvd with lots to do like the New Beverly Cinema and Scent bar DTLA, just to name a couple. read more

This place is definitely hyped by the tourist, for the tourist . The service was slow, almost non-existent. We were initially sat in a really dark corner (near the bathrooms) and had to find a waiter to move us outside because it was so dark and there was a very loud group of ladies who's voices echoed in the cove area we sat in. When we were outside it felt like we were forgotten and waited again for our waiter. The food was ok nothing worth coming back for :( read more

El Coyote - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My family and I visited this restaurant for the first time today and we truly enjoyed our dining experience. The restaurant itself is older but that's what makes this place fun. It appears that most everything in here is original. Our waitress Carla, was ABSOLUTELY the BEST!! She was very welcoming, friendly, hard-working and very attentive. The food was EXCELLENT!! The chips and salsa were GREAT!! The combo appetizer which included jalapeño poppers, a cheese quesadilla, and flautas w/ guacamole and sour cream were well prepared and delicious. Next came the fish taco combo which consisted of two huge fish tacos, rice and beans. Wow! The tacos were fresh, tasty and filling. The lighting in the restaurant was a tad on the dark side which made it a challenge to take pics w/o using flash which I don't like to do. The place was PACKED both indoors and outdoors in their patio seating as this is a very popular restaurant. We will visit here again when we are in the area read more

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The food is absolutely amazing as well as ambience BUT the service is very concerning. One of our meals didn't come with the side of guac/pico that clearly said on the menu it came with our meal, so we ask, get a rude response, and get the side. Our waitress wasn't attentive to us as far as not asking if we wanted water/soda refills until she brought the check which was at the very end, but even then she took 10-15mins to actually bring us our check and soda refill... THEN decided to not pick up our check for another 10 mins, mind you its late, I'm tired and trying to go home so we went up to another waiter who wasn't busy and he got our waitress to charge us. This was my second time here and the only thing that lived up to my last experience was the food. read more

El Coyote - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My husband decided to bring my daughter and I to this restaurant, and WOW! It was delicious! I had the fish taco combination plate. The fish was not breaded too much, and it was cooked to perfection; with a delicious green sauce on the side. Giving the rice and beans two thumbs up because they tasted authentic. My reason for a four star instead of 5 is because it was really dark inside with a small candle and minimal lighting at the table. Make sure to take sunglasses with you on a bright day because you will definitely be blinded, when you walk out. read more

El Coyote - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Acceptable food, not exceptional. Exceptional prices, about 25% higher that average. Full bar. Staff wear dressy casual peasant clothing. Cute. Good service. Facility outside is basic. Inside it's old world classic Mexican decor with lots of tile. Best value for a light lunch is probably the appetizer combo plate with flautus, poppers, and small Quesadilla Parking on side (not the back). $10 after 4:00. read more

El Coyote - Valet notice 11/05/2025 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The ambiance is great here Unique decor and just all around nice vibes Staff was nice but not super attentive, it was a busy Saturday night so assuming that's why The food was not great. Chips and salsa were good I will say. But I got the enchiladas Howard's way and it was just not Mexican food. It also looked gross. A bunch of pork chilli smothered on top of the enchiladas, and it blended in with the beans, it just looked like a plate of mush and it also didn't taste good. My friend got the street tacos which weren't bad but also weren't good. I would've preferred actually street tacos. Won't be back. read more

Food and service were amazing we come here all the time and love it. It's our go to spot for good food

Dios mio!!!!! The food was increible! We had a party or three and each of us was satisfied with every aspect of the experience. Our server was sweet and attentive. Our waters were refilled almost instantly and the salsas kept us crunching up chips. When our plates arrived, you could see the smoke coming off of the plates! No one added any seasoning, the food was perfectly flavored. It felt like home!! I'd recommend this to anyone who is on the fence about Mexican food. This is the deciding factor! All Love Never Less! read more

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I don't know what it is about this place but the service has gone downhill. I popped in to kill some time as I was early meeting up someone. Mid afternoon on a Friday, got a table in the bar area. It wasn't busy in there as there were only two other tables occupied. Checked in with hostess. It took a long while till someone actually came up to me asking if I was ready. First off, didn't have a menu. So waited for that and then a little while longer to order a drink. And then, had to look for someone to ask for some chips and salsa. There was literally no one anywhere. Finally, took a while for everything. Also, the cocktails for the price is HORRIBLE. Should have remembered from the last time that the margaritas was a waste of 18.00. And almost 10.00 for a pint of beer. I don't know if they were short staff or what but for a Friday, you would thought. It seemed like the waiter was the only one for the entire restaurant taking orders, restaurants and bar area. I did notice a few members were just standing around when I went to the restroom. The service was horrible as well as cocktails. It's not like how it used to be or was it always like this and I just never noticed. read more

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Live the kitschy vibe, excellent service, and simple fare. My go to is the ground beef burrito, it's delicious. The house salad is great and the chips and salsa a must have. read more

El Coyote cafe opened in 1931 and is nearly a 100 years old! It has a lot of history. The decor and the interior transports you to a new realm. It's very lively inside, and staff wear traditional Mexican attire. But that's pretty much all I enjoyed during my visit here during a weekend dinner time, unfortunately. The food was very average. The guacamole, pico, and salsa were very bland. We both got burritos and it didn't taste that flavorful. They sent me "La Cocina" style by mistake too. It was difficult to get our waiter's attention, and the inside of the restaurant is very loud and bustling -- it would not be a great place to catch up with friends nor would it be a good date spot, in my opinion. I will say the margaritas were delicious though. Valet parking was a steep $10. Overall, I'd recommend this place for drinks only. I don't see myself coming back here for the food. read more

El Coyote - Burrito la cocina style - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorites in LA! Delightful flavors with all my favorites. Service is always prompt, and friendly. Wonderful attention throughout with refills etc. but really if I'm being honest it's the cheese that steals the show So yummy! Arrived today to find it decorated for Christmas Relaxing and festive vibes. read more

El Coyote - Taco and cheese enchilada combination - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Went to El Coyote for lunch and it was amazing. I ordered the scratch margarita and it was hands down the best margarita I've ever had. We started with the fresca guacamole, which was delicious. For my entrée, I got the Howard Enchilada and it was absolutely worth the trip from San Diego. What truly made this experience exceptional, though, was the service from Rocio. Having spent years working in the restaurant industry and dining out often, I can confidently say she is one of the best servers I've ever had. Attentive, warm, and genuinely made the entire experience memorable and special. El Coyote is a must-visit, and if you're lucky enough to be taken care of by Rocio, you're in for an unforgettable meal. We'll absolutely be back. read more

This is a famous tourist Mexican restaurant, however the food and drinks do lack. Their famous house margarita ($13.75) was mediocre - I just had better margaritas elsewhere. The Carnitas Street Tacos ($14) could have used more flavor. They were very busy when we arrived and there was a long wait. Fortunately, we were able to get seating in the bar area, which is first come first serve. The servers are dressed in traditional Mexican attire and the restaurant is decorated with colored lights and signed photographs of celebrities. I just feel like El Coyote is more of a tourist destination than a place to get quality food. El Coyote is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and they do have valet parking. read more

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The staff is very friendly, the food is always great and the atmosphere, especially on Cinco de Mayo is very festive! Always like to stop here when in the area! read more

Added this iconic Los Angeles Mexican restaurant to our food crawl last weekend. The decor is from another time- somewhat kitschy with sombreros on the wall and fake parrots in cages but interesting none the less. We tried the soft tacos- we had carnitas and asada and they were served on corn tortillas with your typical cilantro and onions ( on the side). We added cheese to the three tacos and found the carnitas tacos had great flavor and were thankfully overstuffed. The asada was good but not great. Salsa and chips were good as well. Service was snappy and fairly quick and we got in and out for lunch in under an hour. Glad we went and crossed off our list this 100 yr old iconic LA restaurant! read more

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There's a reason this place has been around for so long! It's the goto place for Mexican dinner and drinks for groups or just on a date. I've been here dozens of times and there's no other place like it near by. From the the decor of the place, the location and to the food, makes eating here fun. I'd rate the place a 5 but the servers are never super happy. but they're not rude either. They have a parking lot but street parkin is always possible. read more

Came, put my name on the list, informed me 10 to 15 mins. There's two groups in front. Fantastic. They sit two groups of people, then one of the cashiers family, because im in the front waiting for the host I can hear their conversations. Then a couple comes in with two dogs and request a booth. They sat them. Horrible service. Im sure the food is terrible and overpriced too. read more

An LA staple. Embarrassed I haven't written a review yet. I've been going to el coyote for over 10 years! vibe and food is always spot on.

Friendly staff from valet to hostess. The waitress was quite busy but managed to stay attentive throughout the night. This place has history for sure. The food less than average. Missing flavor and had way too much oil. And what's a fajita. Plate without the steam? They need to elevate the food here. The drinks also were too sweet and not a normal amount of alcohol. They seemed quite light. All in all glad we visited this piece of history but with all the delicious places in LA there's no need to come back. read more

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