Santo Coyote Ocean Cantina — Restaurant in Sonora

This was one of the fanciest places that I have been since before covid - but not in a stuffy way!

Everyone was really warm and helpful, and their tequila selection was very interesting(to me, a gringo💜) - a lot of things from Guadalajara which is where their other locations are from, and it's really great because they are so knowledgeable I feel like I learned while I was there too.

They make the salsa and guacamole tabkeside in a mochahete and you could decide how spicy you would like your salsa - the poblano peppers in it were to die for as well.

I love that they had a few items that were specials that weren't on the menu too! Totally worth talking to your server about it!

The only food I got a picture of was the side of grilled veggies and even this cane out on sizzling lava rock which was fun because I could take my fork and flip and press them in to get some extra sizzle on them, because the best flavor on anything is grilled amirite?

I truly think the tamarind margarita is the best marg I have ever had, mostly because I'm normally a rum girl but they let me take a picture of the tequila in it so I can try to source it when I get back home to the states(they did say because it was from Guadalajara I might not be able to find it locally and I'm totally fine with that- that's what pictures are for right?)

We sid not stay at the resort, but walked here on the beach from 6 palms villas(also highly recommend btw) and it was a wonderful sunset walk. Based on my experience dining here, I would be open to staying at the resort in the future because if this is that good then what else is going on in there?

If you are still reading at this point, if you are anywhere around here and you are having your birthday dinner please 🙏 come here for it - I don't want to spoil it 😉 but let's just say what they do for birthdays is very special and quite the opposite of everyone walking around you and clapping and yell-singing "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" - not that there is anything wrong with that, but the vibe here is more close knit than that and I'll just leave it at that. Truly a 1 of a...

This is our first stay at the towers and we planned to eat most of our meals on property because it is so far out of town. After tonight’s experience that will not be the case.

The restaurant is pretty but small so I am glad we had reservations because most tables were full. We are staying in off season. I can’t imagine what it will look like once all 3 towers are complete.

We sat down and were offered water and they made salsa table side for us. It was good. Then we ordered drinks. I ordered the Cab Sav and husband got a mojito. Waiter can came back and told us they were out of cab but offered another that was most expensive on the menu. Whatever, sure $4 extra per glass will not break the bank.

Then waiter came back again. No mint for husbands mojito at 6pm dinner time. Waiter again offered another drink that also was more expensive on the menu. Ok no problem. Water and he can make a drink when we get back upstairs.

I ordered tacos Al pastor and a chef salad, husband got the tuna, daughter kids chicken fingers and son got kids pasta Alfredo. Waiter asked if we wanted to add chicken. Sure!

Dinner came. Salad was spinach and strawberry salad with vinaigrette dressing and tasty. The Al pastor was dry and not recommended. Tuna was also dry and overcooked. Daughters chicken fingers were popcorn chicken nuggets. Sons pasta was huge. Couldn’t believe it was a kids. Well….

Bill came it was not the kids. Because we added chicken he was charged the full adult meal that was more than double the price. Yes we have leftovers but that is not what we ordered.

Sadly we will not be returning to the restaurant on property as we felt like they were milking us to spend more money. We will drive into town and order food and make sure to order extra as we don’t want to have to make the drive into town...

My wife and I celebrated our 11th anniversary here on our very first trip to Rocky Point, staying nearby in Playa Encanto. From the moment we arrived, the experience was nothing short of world class.

This place may look like a casual beachside café, but don’t be fooled—it’s a true fine dining establishment in every way. We enjoyed an incredible meal overlooking the Sea of Cortez, watching pelicans hunt in packs just offshore.

I ordered the zarandeado shrimp, perfectly grilled and full of rich, smoky flavor. My wife had a massive steak platter that was dramatically set aflame tableside by Martine. It was a show-stopping presentation that set the tone for the evening.

What really made this dinner unforgettable, though, was the staff. Our waiter, Javier, was simply outstanding. He prepared fresh salsa and guacamole right at our table with skill and genuine warmth. Every detail of the service was thoughtful and precise, and Javier made us feel like honored guests from start to finish.

The hostess was also an absolute doll—friendly, welcoming, and attentive. In fact, every single employee we encountered was exceptional, embodying what I now call world class Sonoran hospitality. Remember that phrase—forget Northern Hospitality and experience Sonoran Hospitality instead.

Although we didn’t stay at the Encantame Towers, the property itself looked stunning—modern, immaculate, and every bit as impressive as the restaurant.

Beautiful Mexico. Magical Mexico. Santo Coyote Ocean Cantina gave us an anniversary dinner we’ll never forget.

THANKS JAVIER...