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 . read more

Service was great, vibes were good and the smell reminded me of a Texas smokehouse. The space is small, but not so small you feel cramped or that you can hear the next table's conversation. Like another commented stated, the food was just meh for me. The brisket, while initially good, ended up being majority just fat which made the $$ price tag for it was disappointing. Our sides didn't come out with the main and we had to ask our server about them. Not sure if that's standard, but it took a minute after the ask for them to hit the table, so I have a feeling they were either sold to another table or not rung in. Overall good, but won't make a special trip back. $64+ tip to split a brisket platter (again, over have was uneatable), side and a drink. read more

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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. read more

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Quoted 45 minutes but waited 1.5 hs for a table for 5. While looking at open 4 tops or worse watched party of 2 walk in ad seated then at a 4top Told when seated the wait was because it's against the law to sit a party of 5 at a 4 top!!!!! Good lord that's a whopper of a story hostess was very rude when I checked on table because the app said we were next but they were seating walk uos Now it's 8:15 finally seated at a row of empty tables we have been looking at for a while they take drink orders and inform us they are out of half the menu!!!! All the smoked meats they are known for!!!! We almost left but instead we order right away and then we have to keep asking for 1 of our dishes. I know its tapas and cones out different but it was huge gap in plates. Prices way too high for little amount of food "half chicken" was 1 breast 27$ Steak fajitas was maybe 8 oz steak and a green onion 36$ Hard NO to ever going back I don't care how good it smells! read more

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. read more

Little Coyote - brisket and homemade tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Little Coyote really stands out if you're looking for a place that feels both lively and a bit different from the usual dinner spot. The menu leans toward a tapas-style approach, which makes it easy (and honestly more fun) to try a variety of dishes rather than committing to just one. The highlight of the night was easily the pork and queso--it was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced without feeling too heavy. You just have to be there to experience it. It's one of those dishes you keep going back to even when you're already full. Beyond the food, the atmosphere deserves a mention. The space has a vibrant, energetic feel without being overwhelming. Overall, Little Coyote delivers in food flavor and atmosphere quality. read more

This place is a vibe. Great food, service was A+. it did take a little bit of time to get our food, but we went on Easter Sunday so we give them a pass on that. we enjoyed everything, but the Migas was exceptional. Truly wonderful. read more

Another fabulous find...thank you Yelp! Love to find yummy spots when traveling & this restaurant did not disappoint. Creative Southwest fusion menu. Loved the stuffed avocados with brisket, calamari and grilled queso. This place offers creative big flavors. Don't hesitate to come here! read more

The service, atmosphere, libations and especially the food were awesome! Definitely dining here the next time through!!

It's very clean and has a nice open seating. The waiters were extremely kind and the service was well paced and efficient. The food was AMAZING! The avocado with brisket was chefs kiss. The red fish was TENDER and fresh!! Tapa style!! read more

Great food and service! We loved our evening here. Highly recommend the cocktails and the small plates.

Fantastic food (especially the brisket) and even better service, Cade and Lydia are rockstars!

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Little Coyote - Sipping tequila, squash ice cream and Core Memory cocktail. - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The food is crazy good. The cocktails were awesome. I got a margarita and an espresso martini and they were both perfectly balanced. Ryan was very knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations. Gwynn was genuine and made us feel right at home. 10/10 recommend. Just want to reiterate that the food is incredible. read more

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

Amazing food and service! The food is extremely delicious and the portions are great!

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! read more

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3 food items between 3-4. no mentioned anywhere. Very disappointed.drove almost an hour to find out at the door.

The food was absolutely delicious! We had the grilled queso, marinated beets, bear creek farm fajitas, the pork carnitas and the chocolate atole. Every bite was heavenly. The service was excellent! We loved the rustic charm! Highly recommend this establishment! read more

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. read more

Little Coyote - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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. read more

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)! read more

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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. read more

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

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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. read more

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! read more

Little Coyote - ranch water, modelo with lime - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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! read more

Little Coyote - Avocado with roasted corn. Delish! - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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! read more

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

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!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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 read more

Little Coyote - Amazing drinks - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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 read more