Coyote Grills Review: Gen 3 C-Series, CL-Series & SL-Series Compared

You're pricing out an outdoor kitchen, and Coyote keeps popping up. Good price, good specs on paper, 304 stainless steel — but you've also seen the "made in China" comments and you want to know what's actually worth your money before you commit.

Fair enough. That's exactly what this review covers.

Coyote Outdoor Living just rolled out their Gen 3 gas grill lineup, and it's not a cosmetic refresh. There's a brand-new CL-Series that didn't exist before, thermocouple safety valves on the upper tiers, volcanic stone briquettes on the SL, and redesigned Infinity Burners across the board. Most of the reviews floating around online are still covering the old models. This one isn't.

Thid grill review we'll break down all three gas series — C, CL, and SL — side by side, cover the pellet and charcoal options, and tell you honestly who should buy a Coyote grill and who should look elsewhere. We carry the full Coyote Gen 3 lineup, so we know these grills inside and out. But we're not here to sell you on anything. We're here to give you the information so you can decide for yourself.

Coyote launched in 2010 out of Dallas, Texas to fill an obvious gap: there was nothing between the $500 big-box grill that rusts out in two years and the $5,000+ Fire Magic that outlasts your patio furniture. Coyote lives in that middle — 304 stainless steel construction, features pulled down from the luxury tier, priced between $1,200 and $3,500 depending on the series.

They make more than grills. Refrigeration, storage, sinks, side burners, access doors — you can build an entire outdoor kitchen in one brand.

Designed in Dallas. Manufactured in Asia. Same as Blaze, Bull, Summerset, and virtually every brand in this price tier.

What separates Coyote from cheaper imports is the spec: 304 stainless steel throughout — burners, firebox, grids, not just the hood. That's the marine-grade stainless that resists corrosion and pitting. Most brands in this tier use 304 on the exterior and switch to 430 inside the firebox where the heat actually lives. Coyote runs 304 throughout, backed by a lifetime warranty on the frame and burners. If made-in-USA is non-negotiable, you're looking at Alfresco or Twin Eagles at 2–3x the price.

This is where Coyote's Gen 3 lineup actually gets interesting. Three tiers, real differences between them, and the new CL-Series sitting in a sweet spot that didn't exist before. Table first, then we'll break down what matters for each.

The Coyote C-Series is your weeknight grill. Burgers, chicken thighs, pork chops — the stuff you're actually cooking four nights a week on a smaller patio or as a secondary station in a bigger outdoor kitchen.

What you won't get: no thermocouple safety, no heat zone separators, no spring-assist hood. If any of those matter, step up to the CL.

This is the series that didn't exist before Gen 3 — and it's Coyote's smartest move. Heat zone separators let you run a screaming hot sear on one side while holding brisket slices at warming temp on the other. The thermocouple shuts off gas if a burner blows out — real feature if you've got kids on the patio. Spring-assist hood means you're opening a 42" double-walled lid with one hand while holding a platter in the other.

No sear burner, no rotisserie, no smoker box. For the full arsenal, that's the SL.

Interchangeable sear burner, infrared rotisserie, smoker box, volcanic stone briquettes — the SL is packed with upgraded safety features, high performance, and great features for any pitmaster or weekend warrior. The volcanic briquettes retain heat longer than standard ceramics, which means more consistent sear marks across a full rack of ribeyes and steadier indirect heat on a whole rotisserie chicken.

This is one of my favorite grills with its refined aesthetics replacing the Coyote S-Series. This is one grill for the buyer building a serious outdoor kitchen who wants everything without stepping into Fire Magic or Lynx pricing.

Coyote isn't just gas grills. Three other products round out an outdoor kitchen build — and they're worth knowing about even if gas is your primary cooker.

This is for the weekend pitmaster who also wants to sear. 150°F to 700°F — pork shoulder at 225° all morning, then crank it to sear ribeyes for dinner. That range is wider than most pellet grills on the market. Same 304 stainless construction as the gas lineup.

No WiFi. No app. You set the temp on the controller and it holds. If you want phone notifications and firmware updates, look at Memphis Grills or Twin Eagles. If you want a pellet cooker that matches your Coyote kitchen and just works, this is it.

Dedicated low-and-slow station alongside your gas grill. Ceramic body holds steady temp for 8–12 hour brisket cooks without constant vent fiddling. Get the deflector plate to 600°F+ and you're turning out Neapolitan-style pies in 3 minutes.

Stainless cart matches the Coyote aesthetic. It's not competing with Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg on accessories or community — those brands go deeper. If you want a kamado that matches your build and handles the core job, the Asado delivers.

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Every brand in this price tier has trade-offs. Here's how the Coyote SL-Series stacks up against the four grills you're most likely cross-shopping.

Coyote backs the Gen 3 lineup with one of the stronger warranties in this price tier. Here's what's covered.

That's lifetime coverage on every part that touches heat — burners, grates, body, flame tamers, heat zone separators, warming rack, and control valves. The only things on a shorter clock are the electronics — ignition, LED lights, wiring, and transformers — and one year is standard at this price point. Here's how that stacks up against the field.

You want a well-built gas grill for a smaller patio or secondary station, you don't need rotisserie or sear burner features, and you want 304 stainless at a price that doesn't punish you for it. This is the weeknight grill that does its job and gets out of the way.

You're building an outdoor kitchen and want the best value in the Gen 3 lineup. Heat zone separators, thermocouple safety, spring-assist hood, Infinity Burners — the CL picks up everything that changes how you actually cook without paying for the SL's rotisserie and sear burner. For most buyers, this is the one.

You want every feature Coyote makes in one grill. Sear burner, rotisserie, smoker box, volcanic briquettes — the full arsenal. This is the centerpiece grill for a serious outdoor kitchen build, priced well under Fire Magic or Lynx territory.

You want smoke and sear from one unit. 150°F to 700°F range, 304 stainless, no WiFi complexity. Weekend brisket, weeknight steaks, same grill.