el coyote restaurant

[liam0925]

Let me join the chorus of admirers!  Went there Wednesday night and was impressed with the decor, service and food.  Will be back.   

[Griswold Contessa]

I'd rather spend my "disposable income " at the not so beautiful Tacos Al Suadero or Taqueria Coatzingo where the Mexicanos have their authentic grub and service is great along with amazing food. 

[hunnybear]

good for you    more for us!!!!

[Griswold Contessa]

Muchos Gracias!

[luzmaria71]

margarita's are tasty and strong!!  Just the way i like!!!   

[Griswold Contessa]

  Drinks made with fresh juice are harder to make the difference between a drink made with sour mix and tequila, and a drink made with tequila, Cointreau or Triple Sec and fresh lime juice with amounts of simple syrup for frozen Margaritas is like night and day. And, there's no chemical after-taste. Of course, balance is critical. fresh juice is so concentrated that over-use will destroy the drink.  Unfortunately El Coyote uses sour mix. 

[divanatrix]

Griswold Contessa -

Why don't you start an El Coyote bashing thread? 

It's mind boggling how you are so annoyed that this wonderful and well-received restaurant has opened up and have to keep coming back to make snide or passive-aggressive comments. 

No one is saying that Tacos Al Suadero or Taqueria Coatzingo and those mexican establishments are not appreciated, they're just different. 

[Griswold Contessa]

divanatrix  - Why are you so angry?  How sad that you cannot welcomed others opinions....I must remind you that this forum is open to everyone's views on various topics rather YOU agree or not is irrelevant.

[divanatrix]

Um no, darling. You're the one pooping all over a happy thread.  Try again.

[Griswold Contessa]

That's a great post...

FOR ME TO POOP ON!!

[Jeffsayyes]

wait wait, tell me more about why you don't like this place

(very funny with triumph, I hate to admit)

[Queenskid]

I'm somewhere in between the Contessa and the divanatrix (never thought I'd write that in my life).  I went to El Coyote last night with some friends.  While I think the food at Coatzingo is better and more authentic, I still liked the food at El Coyote.  What it offered that is not available at Coatzingo is a more upscale dining experience which, from time to time, I enjoy.  I also liked the fact that my evening started and ended at their bar.  I like having a cocktail before I sit down. The bartender was very nice (and, yes, attractive) and I'll go back at happy hour just to hang.
When I order out or I want that no frills experience, or I want to impress a friend with simple authentic food, I'll choose Coatzingo.  When I want a table cloth, nice decor, friendly service and good food, I'll choose El Coyote.

[divanatrix]

LOL!!!   

Nice review.  PS. I actually like Coatzingo too.  I'm a fan of food.

[JHICON]

Why another Mexican Restaurant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  We have the best already without all the glitter and $$$$$  Oh well.................I guess the gringos need a place that's a bit more upscale.

That's exactly what it is, when you open up a restaurant you want to have a target audience. Sad but true, why do you think starbucks and e77 opened up in the nice part or jackson heights they target specific people. All places do, that's why Astoria has a lot more restaurants.

I ate at El coyote, don't get me wrong it was a nice place and good experience, plus the service was great (my glass of water was refilled 5 times lol) Food wise some of it is good and its american Mexican food so how amazing can it get it has a typical menu, chilaquiles, quesedilla, and like i say "un monton de otra mierda" but in reality I think we all know it's americanized mexican food, like american chinese food. The real authentic mexican stuff is amazing like pozole, nopales etc... but not everyone would go, thats why the authentic stuff sticks to roosevelt because they know they will get bussiness from the hispanic community. .


I never hate on new food joints, im glad we have more instead of really crappy "boutiques", discount stores, etc...

[markymark]

I havent been to el coyote yet but I look forward to it.  But I have to put in a good word for El Sol Azteca.  It's the best Mexican I have found in the nabe.  Much better than Coatzingo.  Depending on who is cooking, the plates sometimes even look quite beautiful.  The beans are delicious, an important test of any Mexican joint's mettle.