Editing note: This story has been updated to reflect the most recent lineup.

Owners Roland Barrera and Dan Mages invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of their newest food concept, Old Coyote Cafe, Aug. 30-Sept. 1.

What's happening?

Although the grand opening celebration is free to attend, Mages said it is a good idea to RSVP in advance.

"We will have Texas Country and Honky-tonk band Armadillo Road, Cumbia rockers Sex Mex, Gypsy Jazzers the Latin Dukes, globally inspired ethereal musician Yadin Kol, and various DJs all weekend long," Mages said. "Plus, enjoy art by Cait the Gr8."


The grand opening party schedule is as follows:
  • Aug. 30:
    • Art by Cait the Gr8, 5-8 p.m.
    • Armadillo Road, 6-9 p.m.
    • Sex Mex, 9-10 p.m.
  • Aug. 31:
    • Yadin Kol, 1-3 p.m.
    • Twisted Round, 3-5 p.m.
    • Latin Dukes, 6-8 p.m.
    • DJ Dax, 8-10 p.m.
  • Sept. 1:
    • DJ Boozwa, 1-3 p.m.
    • !VIAJE!-Rambo Salinas, 3:30-5 p.m.
    • Audic Empire, 5-6:30 p.m.
    • Mantoid, 7-9 p.m.
The El Chico Rico is served with a side of okra coated in cornmeal and fried in beef tallow with scratch-made dill aioli. (Courtesy Old Coyote Cafe)
The El Chico Rico is served with a side of okra coated in cornmeal and fried in beef tallow with scratch-made dill aioli. (Courtesy Old Coyote Cafe)


What's special about it?

Mages said the farm-to-table eatery uses only locally sourced, organic ingredients—most of which are harvested from the property. Mages described the food as "elevated Tex-Mex without the hormones and antibiotics, pesticides and insecticides, and without genetic manipulation."

"It is what they used to just call 'food,'" Mages said. "If we don't grow it ourselves, it is locally sourced—including the longhorn cattle, which is from a ranch across the street, right here in Cedar Creek."


Using components such as grass-fed brisket and beef tallow; Oaxaca smoked queso; beef chorizo; nopales; and farm-fresh eggs, Mages said they have created the ultimate combination of food that is good to eat and good for you.

"We don’t mess around—every bite is the real deal, featuring grass-fed, grass-finished beef, fresh-pressed juices from our gardens, and organic everything," Mages said. "Our menu is almost entirely gluten-free, with no seed oils and no shortcuts—just straight-up quality you can taste."
The Old Coyote Cafe team grows many ingredients on their property, including microgreens. (Courtesy Old Coyote Cafe)
The Old Coyote Cafe team grows many ingredients on their property, including microgreens. (Courtesy Old Coyote Cafe)

What else?

Daily drink options include freshly pressed juices and aguas frescas using elements from their garden, in addition to organic coffees and teas.

Fridays through Sundays, Mages said they will offer organic beer, wines and Aperol spritzers, as well as birria and barbacoa empanadas, which can be enjoyed while listening to live music on their outdoor stage.

The El Coralillo is made with smoked chorizo, eggs, avocado and cilantro. It can be paired with scratch-made salsa and mixed-mint tea. (Courtesy Old Coyote Cafe)
The El Coralillo is made with smoked chorizo, eggs, avocado and cilantro. It can be paired with scratch-made salsa and mixed-mint tea. (Courtesy Old Coyote Cafe)


Stay tuned

Old Coyote Cafe is the first of several projects the pair have in store for Cedar Creek.

Mages said in early 2025, they will open an old-world-style, 48-hour-fermented sourdough pizza spot.

"Everything will be made from scratch using ingredients like tomatoes and basil from our garden, cooked in a wood-fired brick oven," Mages said. "We want to put on full display the taste difference and distinction of real food grown on-site, healthy food, quality food, food that will bring you back, time and time again."
  • Opens on Aug. 9
  • 142 Northside Lane, Cedar Creek
  • Instagram: oldcoyotecafe