Scott Linquist
Executive Chef, Restaurateur, Consultant and Cookbook Author
Miami Connection
Scott Linquist transformed Miami's dining scene by introducing Coyo Taco's innovative taqueria-with-speakeasy model in Wynwood, featuring authentic tacos, a hidden tequila bar, and cultural immersion that has drawn local and international acclaim. His ventures, including the award-winning Olla in South Beach, elevated Mexican cuisine's profile in the region despite challenges like closures, while expanding Coyo to Bayside enhances accessibility for tourists and residents. His deep commitment to Mexican authenticity has influenced South Florida's hospitality landscape over the past decade.
About
A Los Angeles native, Scott Linquist began his culinary career as a dishwasher and pursued formal training at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He gained prominence in New York at Dos Caminos before relocating to South Florida, where he launched Coyo Taco in Wynwood, pioneering the taqueria-speakeasy concept. Linquist helmed Olla on Miami Beach, named Best Restaurant in South Beach by Miami New Times, though it closed after six months due to high rents. Based in Miami Beach, he continues as executive chef, restaurateur, consultant, and cookbook author, with ongoing projects like new Coyo locations in Bayside and beyond.