We were greeted immediately and seated within about two minutes. Our server arrived at the table…read morewithin another three minutes with waters in hand, which was a strong start.
Unfortunately, cleanliness became an immediate and serious concern. Even for a busy Friday night, the floors were visibly filthy and littered with food. More concerning, I observed roaches on the floor. When I brought it to the staff's attention, I was told it was "normal for this time of year." That response was completely unacceptable for a restaurant. At that point, I probably should have left, but since we were already seated, I decided to try the food.
The salsa was downright disappointing, somewhat sour and easily among the worst I've had in Little Rock.
One interesting touch: food is delivered by a robot. It was entertaining to watch and presumably helps reduce some of the server workload. That said, my drink still sat empty for much of the meal, which was frustrating.
Cheese Dip -- $5.50 (small): Surprisingly good. It was creamy, thick, and flavorful. My only complaint is that I should have ordered the large.
Quesa Birria Tripleta -- $17.95: This was difficult to rate because it was a mix of great, average, and disappointing elements. The tortillas were excellent crispy throughout, with the satisfying crunch birria should have. The meat was average and tasted good, though it needed more cheese. The consommé however, was the biggest miss: bland and flavorless. In a birria dish, the consommé should be a star, but this tasted more like plain soup. The rice was actually very good well-seasoned and perfectly cooked, with far more flavor than the consommé.
Kids' Macaroni con Queso -- $6.25: It appeared to be Kraft Easy Mac, but honestly, that worked here. Our five-year-old ate every bite without complaint, which is a win for any restaurant serving a picky eater.
Strawberry Razorback Margarita -- $9.00: Not much strawberry flavor, but it made up for that in strength. This was a generous pour; they definitely did not skimp on the alcohol.
Our total for two adults and one child was $75. That feels steep, even today, for what was ultimately average Mexican food. I truly wanted to like Santo Coyote the cheese dip, rice, tortillas, and strong margarita showed potential, but the cleanliness issue and the staff's response to it overshadowed everything else. I can't recommend it based on that experience alone. Try at your own risk.
Food is a 3.5/5 but I have to take the roaches into account so overall I'll give a 2/5.