Happy Hour at El Coyote
El Coyote (branded “El Coyote One”) is a lively neighborhood Mexican restaurant and bar on Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights, part of a small Queens-based group going back to 1998. It’s a festive, family-friendly room known for margaritas, tableside guacamole and live mariachi.
The bar is the engine of the place — signature Lime Boat margaritas, a busy happy hour, and mariachi every Friday and Sunday keeping things loud and celebratory. It’s a local favorite rather than a critics’-list destination, best approached for a good time over precious cooking.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour runs in the bar area with $4 margaritas, sangria and wine, $3 imported and $2.50 domestic beers, and $0.35 wings plus small plates. The specials are bar-only and the schedule differs between sources — some list weekday afternoons and weekend early evenings — so call ahead to confirm days and times before you go.
The Room
A festive, casual dining room with a busy bar up front, geared to groups and families. Live mariachi plays on Fridays and Sundays, and the bar fills up during happy hour.
Who El Coyote Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Margaritas with friends | Cheap bar-side margaritas and a lively crowd make it an easy group hang. |
| Group celebration | Festive, loud and family-friendly, with live mariachi on weekends. |
| Casual Mexican dinner | Tableside guacamole and a broad menu suit a relaxed neighborhood meal. |
| After-work drinks | The bar-area happy hour is the move for discounted margaritas and wings. |
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El Coyote FAQ
Does El Coyote have a happy hour?
Yes — in the bar area, with $4 margaritas, discounted beer and $0.35 wings. It’s bar-only (not at tables), and the days and times vary by source, so call ahead to confirm.
Which El Coyote is this?
The Jackson Heights flagship at 80-18 Northern Boulevard, branded “El Coyote One.” A sibling location operates in Forest Hills. This is unrelated to the famous Los Angeles El Coyote.
What is El Coyote known for?
Margaritas — including a signature Lime Boat — tableside guacamole, and live mariachi every Friday and Sunday.
Where is El Coyote located?
At 80-18 Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights, Queens, near the Northern Blvd M/R station.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with El Coyote before visiting for a specific deal.