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A Quickie With Coyo's Scott Linquist

He builds guitars almost as well as he builds tacos

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The Leftovers Miami
Sep 10, 2025
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You may not know Scott Linquist’s name, but you definitely know his tacos. The man behind Coyo Taco helmed the kitchen at New York’s legendary Dos Caminos with Ivy Stark before coming to South Florida, where he started the taqueria-with-a-speakeasy trend that’s enveloped Miami.

Eleven years on, Coyo has become an international success with spots in Lisbon and forthcoming locations in London and Medellin. More importantly, a new Coyo is coming to Bayside early next year, so cruise passengers from across the world can enjoy his creations.

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We caught up with the affable Lindquist as he’s putting the finishing touches on Xico, his latest project in Asheville, North Carolina. He dished on what he loves and doesn’t love about the Miami restaurant scene, and what he eats when…

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