Las Vegas is getting a taste of Sonora for a limited time. The El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up is taking over Roadside Taco at the Promenade Food Hall inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas from September 3–14, 2026, bringing the Hermosillo restaurant co-founded by Carín León to the Strip.
The limited-time menu centers on the flavors that define northern Mexican cooking: carne asada, flour tortillas, chiles, cheese, beans and premium beef. Visitors can try everything from traditional tacos de asada to American Wagyu ribeye tacos, queso fundido, ribeye aguachile and Sonoran-style beans.
The pop-up is also part of a larger Carín León takeover at Fontainebleau, making it particularly timely for fans visiting Las Vegas around his September performances and Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up at a Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 3–14, 2026 |
| Location | Roadside Taco at Promenade Food Hall |
| Resort | Fontainebleau Las Vegas |
| Cuisine | Sonoran / Northern Mexican |
| Featured Artist | Carín León, co-founder of El Coyote del Norte |
| Monday–Wednesday | 11 a.m.–10 p.m. |
| Thursday | 11 a.m.–midnight |
| Friday–Sunday | 11 a.m.–2 a.m. |
The extended Friday through Sunday hours also make the pop-up worth remembering as a late-night dining option during a particularly busy stretch of September in Las Vegas.
What Is the El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up?
The El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up is a temporary Las Vegas version of the Hermosillo restaurant co-founded by Carín León.
Rather than simply adding a few themed tacos to an existing menu, El Coyote del Norte is taking over Roadside Taco in Fontainebleau’s Promenade Food Hall with a dedicated selection inspired by the original restaurant.
The concept began in Hermosillo, Sonora, in 2026, with a focus on northern Mexican cuisine, particularly the region’s celebrated beef and carne asada traditions. Contemporary reporting surrounding its opening described carne asada, flour tortillas and premium beef as central elements of the restaurant.
Fontainebleau describes El Coyote del Norte as celebrating the bold flavors of Northern Mexico through premium carne sonorense, inventive tacos and regional specialties.
For Las Vegas visitors, that means an opportunity to sample the concept without traveling to Hermosillo.
Carín León Brings a Taste of Sonora to Las Vegas
The connection to Carín León gives this pop-up more meaning than a typical celebrity restaurant collaboration.
León is from Hermosillo, and El Coyote del Norte is closely tied to that Sonoran identity. The original restaurant opened in Hermosillo in March 2026 as a collaboration involving León and his business partners.
Its food reflects a cuisine where beef, fire and flour tortillas play central roles.
That makes the Fontainebleau activation a natural extension of the singer’s presence in Las Vegas. Instead of limiting the collaboration to concerts or merchandise, the resort is incorporating the food and culture of León’s home state into the experience.
For fans, lunch or late-night tacos at El Coyote del Norte can therefore become part of the larger Carín León weekend rather than simply another meal on the Strip.
What to Eat at El Coyote del Norte
The menu gives visitors several ways to approach the pop-up.
You can keep things familiar with an asada taco, explore Sonoran-style specialties such as the Taco Caramelo, or lean into the premium side of the concept with American Wagyu ribeye.
Taco Coyotito Güero
One of the pop-up’s signature creations, the Taco Coyotito Güero combines American Wagyu ribeye with Chihuahua cheese, Caribe pepper, güera sauce and ash sauce, all served on a flour tortilla.
Taco Wagyu Jalapeño
The Taco Wagyu Jalapeño also begins with American Wagyu ribeye.
Here, the beef is paired with jalapeño sauce and salsa macha on a flour tortilla. The combination keeps the premium beef at the center while bringing in layers of chile-driven flavor.
Taco de Asada
For a more traditional starting point, choose the Taco de Asada.
A flour tortilla is filled with grilled arrachera beef, guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled red onion and salsa tatemada.
It’s also a useful benchmark for understanding the concept. El Coyote del Norte may serve Wagyu and inventive specialty tacos, but carne asada remains fundamental to its Sonoran identity.
Don’t Overlook the Taco Caramelo
Visitors interested in a particularly northern Mexican combination should look for the Taco Caramelo.
It layers grilled arrachera beef and Chihuahua cheese with Coyote beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled red onion and salsa tatemada inside a flour tortilla.
The combination of beef, melted cheese and flour tortilla makes it one of the dishes that best fits the spirit of the pop-up.
More Tacos to Try
The menu expands considerably beyond the three signature tacos.
The Taco Campechano combines grilled arrachera with crispy beef tripe, adding extra richness and texture.
The Taco Lorenzo pairs grilled arrachera and Chihuahua cheese with guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled red onion and salsa tatemada on a corn tortilla.
There’s also a Taco Vampiro, featuring grilled arrachera, Chihuahua cheese and the same fresh accompaniments on a flour tortilla.
For something straightforward, the Quesadilla combines grilled arrachera and Chihuahua cheese in a flour taco tortilla.
The result is a menu that works well for sharing. Instead of ordering several identical tacos, a group can build a tasting across different preparations.
Signature Dishes Beyond the Tacos
The El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up isn’t exclusively about tacos.
Several sides and larger dishes offer a broader introduction to the concept.
Chiltepin Pork Belly
Ribeye Aguachile
Queso Fundido
Mexican Street Corn Cocktail
Coyote Potatoes
Coyote Beans
Together, these dishes round out the experience, giving diners a deeper taste of El Coyote del Norte’s Sonoran roots beyond its signature tacos.
The “Diario de Hermosillo” Adds a Carín León Connection
Food isn’t the only part of the activation.
Fontainebleau says fans visiting the pop-up can receive a custom “Diario de Hermosillo” newspaper, featuring imagery and facts about Hermosillo along with excerpts from Carín León’s songs.
It’s a clever addition because it connects the restaurant back to its hometown.
Rather than treating Sonora as simply a menu theme, the activation gives visitors another glimpse into the place behind the food and León’s music.
Fans may want to keep the newspaper as a souvenir from the Las Vegas takeover.
Make It Part of the Carín León Fontainebleau Takeover
The pop-up is just one part of Carín León Takes Over Fontainebleau, which runs September 1–14 in celebration of Mexican Independence Day weekend. The resort has planned dining, nightlife, retail and other activations around León’s Las Vegas presence.
That makes El Coyote del Norte particularly useful for visitors already staying at Fontainebleau or attending Carín León-related events.
The resort’s announced experiences include exclusive Carín León merchandise, a special smoothie collaboration, nightlife programming at LIV and La Cura Fest at LIV Beach on September 13.
Instead of traveling between multiple Strip resorts, fans can turn Fontainebleau itself into a central part of their itinerary.
A Good Stop Before or After Carín León at Sphere
The timing also makes the pop-up particularly relevant for fans seeing Carín León at Sphere.
León’s September Las Vegas run and the Fontainebleau takeover overlap, allowing travelers to connect his music with the food culture of his native Sonora.
An early meal at El Coyote del Norte can work before heading toward Sphere, while the later weekend hours make the pop-up appealing after other evening activities.
If you’re staying at Fontainebleau, it becomes even easier: grab lunch at the pop-up during the day, enjoy the resort, attend the concert later and return for Fontainebleau’s nightlife.
When to Visit the El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up
The pop-up runs only September 3 through September 14, so timing matters.
Hours are:
- Monday–Wednesday: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Thursday: 11 a.m.–midnight
- Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Lunch may be the better option if you want to focus on the food without squeezing the experience between evening events.
The late-night weekend schedule, however, gives the pop-up a different personality. With service until 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday, it can become a post-nightlife taco stop without leaving Fontainebleau.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up in Las Vegas?
The El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up runs September 3–14, 2026, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Where is El Coyote del Norte at Fontainebleau?
El Coyote del Norte is taking over Roadside Taco at the Promenade Food Hall inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
What is El Coyote del Norte?
El Coyote del Norte is a restaurant concept from Hermosillo, Sonora, focused on Northern Mexican cuisine, premium Sonoran beef, carne asada and tacos. It opened in 2026 and was co-founded by Carín León.
Is Carín León involved with El Coyote del Norte?
Yes. Carín León is a co-founder of El Coyote del Norte, which originated in his hometown of Hermosillo.
What food is available at the Las Vegas pop-up?
The menu includes American Wagyu ribeye tacos, carne asada tacos, Taco Caramelo, Taco Campechano, Chiltepin Pork Belly, Ribeye Aguachile, queso fundido, Coyote Beans, Coyote Potatoes and Mexican Street Corn Cocktail, among other dishes.
How late is the pop-up open?
Based on the announced schedule, the pop-up is open until 10 p.m. Monday–Wednesday, midnight Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday–Sunday.
Is the El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up permanent?
No. It is currently announced as a limited-time activation running through September 14, 2026.
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- Carín León at Sphere: Las Vegas 2026
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- Top Mexican Restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip
For current dates, resort activations and updates, check out the official Carín León Takes Over Fontainebleau Las Vegas page. Fontainebleau currently confirms the September 3–14 El Coyote del Norte takeover and the wider September 1–14 Carín León resort collaboration.
El Coyote del Norte Brings Sonora to the Strip
The El Coyote del Norte Pop-Up gives Las Vegas visitors a limited opportunity to experience a taste of Hermosillo without leaving the Strip. With Wagyu and carne asada tacos, Sonoran-inspired dishes and details celebrating Carín León’s hometown, the September 3–14 takeover goes beyond a standard celebrity dining collaboration.
For Carín León fans, it’s an especially fitting addition to his September Las Vegas celebrations. For everyone else, it’s simply an opportunity to explore the flavors of northern Mexico at Fontainebleau Las Vegas—but only for a limited time.
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