Deborah's Guidebook
Food scene
Limited menu but a wonderful selection of beers. They have outdoor dining from 11 AM to 4 PM. They are on the mountain at the Taos Ski Valley. Great views. Call to check on dinner availability.
43 locals recommend
The Bavarian Restaurant
100 Kachina RdLimited menu but a wonderful selection of beers. They have outdoor dining from 11 AM to 4 PM. They are on the mountain at the Taos Ski Valley. Great views. Call to check on dinner availability.
Great morning latte and hot chocolate enjoyed at the base of lift #1 on the plaza.
Black Diamond Espresso
116A Sutton PlGreat morning latte and hot chocolate enjoyed at the base of lift #1 on the plaza.
Rhoda's Restaurant
116 Sutton PlConvenient for lunch. Great view of Al’s run.
Must have a reservation. They are one of the few restaurants open for dinner. They are at the Edelweiss Condos at the Taos Ski Valley.
10 locals recommend
The Blonde Bear Tavern
106 Sutton PlMust have a reservation. They are one of the few restaurants open for dinner. They are at the Edelweiss Condos at the Taos Ski Valley.
Aceq Restaurant
480 NM-150They are located in Arroyo Seco. The are good but a bit pricey.
They now have a food truck in Arroyo Seco. The have the best sandwich you have ever had. Their ice creams are award winning across the USA, very creative flavors.
68 locals recommend
Taos Cow
485 NM-150They now have a food truck in Arroyo Seco. The have the best sandwich you have ever had. Their ice creams are award winning across the USA, very creative flavors.
The ambiance and live music make this a great place. The food lately as well as the service has not been great. It is located in Arroyo Seco. Check their website. In the winter the lounge is a fun place to eat when they have a musician. Wed. nights are my favorite.
In the summer eating on the patio is wonderful.
82 locals recommend
Sabroso
470 NM-150The ambiance and live music make this a great place. The food lately as well as the service has not been great. It is located in Arroyo Seco. Check their website. In the winter the lounge is a fun place to eat when they have a musician. Wed. nights are my favorite.
In the summer eating on the patio is wonderful.
Great food. Cash only, no credit cards. The ambiance is the best. It is located in Taos on the north side. It is my favorite restaurant in Taos. It is a farm to table restaurant with amazing flavors.
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat food. Cash only, no credit cards. The ambiance is the best. It is located in Taos on the north side. It is my favorite restaurant in Taos. It is a farm to table restaurant with amazing flavors.
Great food. It has been wonderful for lunch and dinner. It is in Taos off Bent Street.
97 locals recommend
Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StGreat food. It has been wonderful for lunch and dinner. It is in Taos off Bent Street.
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnBest New Mexican food. It is located in Taos on the north side.
The best Mexican food in Taos. They love families. They have great take out for a group of green chili enchiladas. There is no ambiance. It is in Taos on the north side.
53 locals recommend
Guadalajara Grill
822 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThe best Mexican food in Taos. They love families. They have great take out for a group of green chili enchiladas. There is no ambiance. It is in Taos on the north side.
This is a food truck with a great lunch menu. It is across the street from CID’s Mountain Market. You eat outside. It is at the Taos Ski Valley. The owner opened for dinner in the winter and he also had Apres' Ski from 3-5.
Der Garten
This is a food truck with a great lunch menu. It is across the street from CID’s Mountain Market. You eat outside. It is at the Taos Ski Valley. The owner opened for dinner in the winter and he also had Apres' Ski from 3-5.
They have pizza, salads and hamburgers. It is on Lake Fork River at the Taos Ski Valley. They are new to the TSV. They are near Cottam’s where Stray Dog was. The food was okay.
Taos Ale House - TSV
105 Sutton PlaceThey have pizza, salads and hamburgers. It is on Lake Fork River at the Taos Ski Valley. They are new to the TSV. They are near Cottam’s where Stray Dog was. The food was okay.
Open Wed. -Sun. 11:00-8:00 PM
They have burgers, enchiladas, and salads. Their prices are reasonable. It is at the Snakedance at the Taos Ski Valley.
Hondo Restaurant
110 Sutton PlaceOpen Wed. -Sun. 11:00-8:00 PM
They have burgers, enchiladas, and salads. Their prices are reasonable. It is at the Snakedance at the Taos Ski Valley.
Great food. Creative menu. It is open for dinner in El Prado. Reservations are a must. It has been voted Best Restaurant in Taos two years running.
74 locals recommend
Medley.
100 NM-150Great food. Creative menu. It is open for dinner in El Prado. Reservations are a must. It has been voted Best Restaurant in Taos two years running.
Abe’s has great burritos. You may spot Julia Roberts here. It is located in Arroyo Seco.
44 locals recommend
Abes
489 NM-150Abe’s has great burritos. You may spot Julia Roberts here. It is located in Arroyo Seco.
They offer basic groceries and they make good burritos. They are located at the Taos Ski Valley in the Snakedance Condos.
Bumps Market
They offer basic groceries and they make good burritos. They are located at the Taos Ski Valley in the Snakedance Condos.
The restaurant is now open but you must make a reservation. I haven’t eaten here since the Medley restaurant started running it. Hopefully it has improved. It is in the Blake Hotel at the Taos Ski Valley.
7 locals recommend
192 at The Blake
116 Sutton PlThe restaurant is now open but you must make a reservation. I haven’t eaten here since the Medley restaurant started running it. Hopefully it has improved. It is in the Blake Hotel at the Taos Ski Valley.
International award winning handmade chocolate shop. The owner received the bronze award in the International Chocolate Awards Americas Competition. It finds the best small-batch chocolate makers in different regions of the world. It is a must with a great cup of coffee. It is bean to bar.
36 locals recommend
Chokola'
100-198 Juan Largo LnInternational award winning handmade chocolate shop. The owner received the bronze award in the International Chocolate Awards Americas Competition. It finds the best small-batch chocolate makers in different regions of the world. It is a must with a great cup of coffee. It is bean to bar.
This whole in the wall has the best Mexican food. Their mole chicken enchiladas are the best I have ever had. It is a sweet family that runs the place.
45 locals recommend
La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo SurThis whole in the wall has the best Mexican food. Their mole chicken enchiladas are the best I have ever had. It is a sweet family that runs the place.
Sightseeing
Saturday morning the Plaza is the place to be for the Taos Farmer’s Market.
86 locals recommend
Taos Plaza
North PlazaSaturday morning the Plaza is the place to be for the Taos Farmer’s Market.
Taos Pueblo
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Best fishing guides and equipment
Taos Fly Shop
338 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRiver Rafting
Los Rios River Runners
4003 NM-68Taos Ski Valley Village
Ice skating is now available off Ernie Blake Road. On holiday weekends you need to make a reservation. It is open only during ski season.
Snowshoeing is great up to Williams Lake if you bring your snowshoes.
The Blake has a spa for massages. A reservation is required.
CID’s Mountain Market is now open. They have basic groceries, great wines and prepared meals. Their grill is open for breakfast through mid afternoon. They are next to the ice rink.
240 locals recommend
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceIce skating is now available off Ernie Blake Road. On holiday weekends you need to make a reservation. It is open only during ski season.
Snowshoeing is great up to Williams Lake if you bring your snowshoes.
The Blake has a spa for massages. A reservation is required.
CID’s Mountain Market is now open. They have basic groceries, great wines and prepared meals. Their grill is open for breakfast through mid afternoon. They are next to the ice rink.
Opera June experience in Taos
These post graduate students perform during the month of June. Check their website for their schedule and locations for their free performance. They are amazingly wonderful.
What an fantastic opportunity to hear amazing voices. During the month of June each Sat. at 5 PM they will be singing in the tent across from the skating rink. Check their website for further listings of performances around the Taos area.
Taos Opera Institute
810 S Avondale StWhat an fantastic opportunity to hear amazing voices. During the month of June each Sat. at 5 PM they will be singing in the tent across from the skating rink. Check their website for further listings of performances around the Taos area.
Apres Ski
Good Apres ski location. Not sure about their Covid restrictions. It is located inside the Blake Hotel at the Taos Ski Valley.
7 locals recommend
192 at The Blake
116 Sutton PlGood Apres ski location. Not sure about their Covid restrictions. It is located inside the Blake Hotel at the Taos Ski Valley.
The Blonde Bear Tavern
106 Sutton Pl