El Coyote Mexican Cafe 30s / 40s / Anything goes / Average Joes / Blouses / Button-downs / Cougars / Couples / Date Place / Day Drinking / Dinner / Family / Food Specials / Friendly / Frozen Margaritas / Fun / Good for Groups / Groups / Happy Hour / Jeans / Jeans and Heels / Locals / Lunch / Margaritas / Mexican Food / Mexican Restaurant / Mid 20s / Moderate / Outdoor Area / Patio / Regulars / Snack Food / Street Parking / T-shirts / Tequila / Unpretentious / Valet Parking / Young Professionals

I went here with my friend the other night and we had a great time. Parking was a little hard to find (we went around 8:30p.m. for dinner) so we finally let valet do the work for us. Finding a table was not an issue, and we were seated right away in a booth tucked in the middle of the restaurant among happy restaurant goers and flamboyant restaurant staff. The decor is very authentic and reflects the Mexican vibe, and a server decked out in Mexican dress will automatically greet you at your table with chips and salsa in hand. The food and drinks come promptly; service is a little slow though when it comes to flagging down your server to get a drink refill or a check, for that matter, but other than that the over all vibe of the restaurant is happy, relaxed and carefree. You go there to have amazing mexican food, and you will leave having experienced just that, in addition to slightly tighter pants. Its been around forever (since 1931) and now I know why. Go check it out; if you are in the mood for a mexican dining experience, El Coyote will certainly be worth your while!

Having stood for over 50 years, EL Coyote hardly has the glitz and glamor most establishments in the neighborhood elude. But once you walk inside you soon learn that El Coyote isn't trying to be a Hollywood starlet, it's trying to be the family restaurant that promises great food and service. The waiters and waitresses are always dressed in traditional Mexican wear and it gives the ambiance a special flare. The decor is warm with lots of fun decorations hidden in every corner. The food is traditional and always good. When you sit down you are immediately served chips and salsa, one of the salsas is warm and tastes (and looks) like spaghetti sauce, come to learn, that is the traditional way to make salsa. So, don't complain that your salsa is warm, they know that. Order a margarita, you won't regret it- well, depending on how many you order. They are by far the best in town. Not too sugary and the perfect hint of lime, and the best tequila. If you're looking for a swanky joint with white table clothes and Manhattans, this isn't the place, but if you're looking for a restaurant with great food, cozy atmosphere, awesome drinks and where all the locals hang. Then head to El Coyote. Note: They have a parking lot, it's forced valet (it's about $4), parking on Beverly on week days often isn't an issue though and meters are free after 8 p.m.

What I loved about El Coyote is the atmosphere. After the entrance, there is an extensive toy and figurine collection, parts of the restaurant were aglow with Christmas lights, and the waitresses wore vibrant and colorful dresses. The food was fantastic and the servers are very friendly. I visited there near the end of the year last year. At the time, the servers gave to every costumer a thank you card, wishing us a happy new year and thanking us for supporting their restaurant. I thought that was a beautiful thing and it truly made me feel very welcome at the restaurant.

El Coyote is an LA institution that just keeps packing 'em in. The restaurant has been in business for over 70 years (!!) and it's no wonder--El Coyote combines a festive Mexican party atmosphere with killer Margaritas, nonstop chips and salsa, a large menu of classic yet economically priced Mexican dishes and an always friendly and welcoming staff. The feel is of a nonstop party where everyone knows your name, your favorite drink and is always happy to see you. All this, plus the always low prices, make El Coyote the LA stop everyone has to make. The food is not gourmet, but it's tasty, and the guacamole is fresh and delicious. The restaurant itself has room after room--it seems to go on forever. After several Margaritas you may have a hard time finding the door out--and you may not want to leave. Don't visit LA without spending a festive and fun evening at this legendary cafe.

El Coyote on Beverly is small but fun. 90% of the time this place is super packed, and it can get really loud, but the vibe is localish and always fun and happy. They make their drinks super strong here (get a margarita, duh) and the food is really great, sloppy standard Mexican food. Tacos, Burritos, Beans, Sauce, etc. It's one of the only places in Los Angeles where the chefs make real mexican food and don't try to "health" it up or mix in another food genre. It's a fun place to hang with "real" friends without the usual LA wait-time, pretension, and reservation BS.

I used to frequent El Coyote on Beverly Blvd. The food is classic Mexican and it's good. The staff is friendly. The vibe is super fun and friendly. There are big comfy red booths and it can be great for a small group. They don't take reservations, but there is a bar up front that's a great place to kill time before getting your meal. I even loved coming here on a hot July day to grab a margarita, followed by a lazy sleepy afternoon. It's always crowded - day or night. While there aren't a lot of bells and whistles here, it's a consistently good experience. I haven't been here in awhile and have since heard a rumor that the owners are anti-gay rights. Say it ain't so El Coyote! If it is true, it seems that El Coyote is truly old school both in their ambiance and mindset.