Coyote Outdoor Living C1EL120SM Grill Review
Our verdict
The Coyote C1EL120SM is a built-in electric grill designed to drop into an outdoor kitchen island or countertop cutout, giving flame-restricted spaces a permanent grilling station. At $629 with a 4.0-star rating across 60 reviews, it sits at a reasonable entry point for a built-in electric unit.
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Outdoor kitchen builders who need a permanent built-in electric grill for a condo, rooftop, or HOA-restricted space where open flames are not allowed.
Skip if
You want a portable or freestanding setup, or you need more than 156 sq in of cooking area for regular family-sized meals.
- Fuel Electric
- Burners 2
- Cooking area 156 Sq In
- Material Stainless Steel
- Install Built-In
- Color Stainless Steel
- Priced 65% above the category median ($381.99 across 260 tracked models)
- Burners of 2 - fewer than 66% of the 261 models we track
- Weight of 34.0 lb - lighter than 71% of the 261 models we track
Pros
- Built-in install style suits permanent outdoor kitchen setups
- Two burner elements allow basic two-zone cooking
- Stainless steel construction handles outdoor exposure
- $629 is a reasonable price for a built-in electric from a dedicated outdoor kitchen brand
- 34 lb weight makes installation manageable for a two-person job
Cons
- 156 sq in cooking area is small for feeding more than two people
- 4.0-star average leaves some room for concern compared to higher-rated electric grill alternatives
- Requires a cutout and electrical rough-in, so installation is not as simple as a countertop unit
- No wattage data listed, making circuit planning harder upfront
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 60 owner ratings
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Popularity2.7/5
60 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other grills, grill parts and burners, smokers and smoking gear, grill tools, outdoor griddles, outdoor kitchen appliances and grill covers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['The Coyote C1EL120SM is a built-in electric grill with two burner elements and 156 square inches of cooking surface, built from stainless steel and sized at 16.25 x 18.13 x 11.38 inches. At 34 pounds it is light enough for a DIY built-in install but is intended to stay in place once mounted.', 'The 156 sq in cooking area is roughly equivalent to the B003YFHPGA Kenyon countertop model, meaning batch sizes are limited to two servings at a time. The two separate burner elements do allow for a basic two-zone cooking approach, letting you hold food on one side at lower heat while searing on the other.', 'At $629, this is one of the more affordable routes into a built-in electric grill from a recognized outdoor kitchen brand. The 4.0-star rating is solid if not exceptional, and 60 reviews gives a reasonable sample size for a specialty product category.']
Specifications
| Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Burners | 2 |
| Cooking area | 156 Sq In |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Install | Built-In |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | 16.25 X 18.13 X 11.38 In |
| Weight | 34.0 lb |
Performance notes
Fuel type is electric. Two burner elements span a 156 sq in stainless steel cooking surface. The built-in install type means it needs a custom cutout to the unit's 16.25 x 18.13 inch footprint. No BTU or wattage rating is listed in the available specs. The 34 lb weight is workable for a built-in but verify the exact cutout dimensions and electrical requirements on the product page before committing to a countertop build.
What buyers say
Sixty reviews at 4.0 stars suggests most buyers are happy but a meaningful share have had mixed experiences. For a specialty built-in product that typically attracts more deliberate purchasers, the 4.0 average is decent, but read the individual reviews to understand where the dissatisfaction comes from before ordering.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of outdoor kitchen cutout does the Coyote C1EL120SM require?
The unit measures 16.25 x 18.13 x 11.38 inches. Your countertop cutout needs to match the face dimensions closely for a clean flush fit. Always confirm exact cutout specs on the Coyote product page or in the installation manual, since published listing dimensions can include trim flanges.
Can you control the two burners independently?
The two-burner design suggests individual controls, which is the standard configuration for multi-element electric grills. Independent control lets you run one side hotter for searing while the other side runs cooler for holding cooked food. Confirm the exact control layout on the product page before purchase.