Guidebook for Taos
Food Scene
By far my favorite restaurant. Romantic ambiance, wonderful service, organic farm to table style of cuisine and memorable experience. Make sure to get a reservation in advance as they book out Sun-Tues. Dinner only. Closed on Monday. Cash or check only. 803 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBy far my favorite restaurant. Romantic ambiance, wonderful service, organic farm to table style of cuisine and memorable experience. Make sure to get a reservation in advance as they book out Sun-Tues. Dinner only. Closed on Monday. Cash or check only. 803 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos
Clay wood oven, Casual lunch & Dinner. Great wine menu, good food, good service & tunes.
Open 11-9 daily. 88 NM-150, El Prado, NM 87529 (9 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
30 locals recommend
Common Fire
88 NM-150Clay wood oven, Casual lunch & Dinner. Great wine menu, good food, good service & tunes.
Open 11-9 daily. 88 NM-150, El Prado, NM 87529 (9 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
Heart of town. Delicious NM & American cuisine. Best happy hour menu in town: 3-6PM. Open for
Lunch & Dinner. 123 Bent St, Taos
97 locals recommend
Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StHeart of town. Delicious NM & American cuisine. Best happy hour menu in town: 3-6PM. Open for
Lunch & Dinner. 123 Bent St, Taos
Cozy, Kitch and Romantic. Italian cuisine in the heart of town. Open daily for dinner only. 112 Cam De La Placita, Taos
14 locals recommend
Stella's Italian Restaurant
112 Cam De La PlacitaCozy, Kitch and Romantic. Italian cuisine in the heart of town. Open daily for dinner only. 112 Cam De La Placita, Taos
Worth the drive to Arroyo Seco. Delicious Farm/Table cuisine. Reservation advised. Open daily for dinner only.
480 NM-150, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 (15 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
80 locals recommend
Aceq Restaurant
480 NM-150Worth the drive to Arroyo Seco. Delicious Farm/Table cuisine. Reservation advised. Open daily for dinner only.
480 NM-150, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 (15 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
Tiny restaurant with outdoor patio. New Mexican/ Mexican cuisine. Great food and prices. Lunch & Dinner. 135
Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos
45 locals recommend
La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Tiny restaurant with outdoor patio. New Mexican/ Mexican cuisine. Great food and prices. Lunch & Dinner. 135
Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos
Traditional New Mexican dishes. Indoor cafe & Outside dinning patio. Open daily for lunch & dinner.
1114 Don Juan Valdez Ln, Taos
123 locals recommend
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnTraditional New Mexican dishes. Indoor cafe & Outside dinning patio. Open daily for lunch & dinner.
1114 Don Juan Valdez Ln, Taos
Delicious vegetarian middle eastern restaurant. Good Brunch. Open for brunch/lunch daily + Open for
dinner Thursday to Saturday. 112 Dona Luz St, Taos
10 locals recommend
El Gamal
112 Dona Luz St Delicious vegetarian middle eastern restaurant. Good Brunch. Open for brunch/lunch daily + Open for
dinner Thursday to Saturday. 112 Dona Luz St, Taos
Breakfast Brunch Favorite! Latin&French fusion, Farm/Table. Unique. Great chai. Fresh juices & housemate chocolate truffles.Closed Monday. 812 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos
60 locals recommend
Gutiz
812B Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBreakfast Brunch Favorite! Latin&French fusion, Farm/Table. Unique. Great chai. Fresh juices & housemate chocolate truffles.Closed Monday. 812 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos
Breakfast/ Brunch. Delicious farm/table in a great location. Open daily. 1405 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte,
El Prado NM 87529 (6 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
50 locals recommend
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBreakfast/ Brunch. Delicious farm/table in a great location. Open daily. 1405 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte,
El Prado NM 87529 (6 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
Breakfast/ Brunch
North and South locations. North location offers Gluten Free. 908 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte & 216
Paseo Del Pueblo Sur B
39 locals recommend
Taos Diner
908 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBreakfast/ Brunch
North and South locations. North location offers Gluten Free. 908 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte & 216
Paseo Del Pueblo Sur B
Breakfast and Bakery. Taos longtime favorite for visitors & bikers. Known for its sticky buns.
304 C N Pueblo Rd., Taos
70 locals recommend
Michael's Kitchen Restaurant and Bakery
304-C Pueblo St RdBreakfast and Bakery. Taos longtime favorite for visitors & bikers. Known for its sticky buns.
304 C N Pueblo Rd., Taos
Breakfast/ Brunch. Good food & selections in the heart of town. Lovely patio. Live music during summer weekends
brunch time.
19 locals recommend
Bent Street Cafe & Deli
120 Bent StBreakfast/ Brunch. Good food & selections in the heart of town. Lovely patio. Live music during summer weekends
brunch time.
Housemade roasted beans from all over the world. Most divine chocolate experience in town. Hot or
cold sipping chocolate.
36 locals recommend
Chokola'
100-198 Juan Largo LnHousemade roasted beans from all over the world. Most divine chocolate experience in town. Hot or
cold sipping chocolate.
As traditional as German gets with a gorgeous lodge set on the Taos Ski Valley mountain its got very fun vibe for the whole family. Its not too close to Taos so plan ahead as they close early and have seasonal hours.
43 locals recommend
The Bavarian Restaurant
100 Kachina RdAs traditional as German gets with a gorgeous lodge set on the Taos Ski Valley mountain its got very fun vibe for the whole family. Its not too close to Taos so plan ahead as they close early and have seasonal hours.
Entertainment & Activities
New fun hipster Bowling Alley with great drinks and food. With gluten free and vegan options, rocking music this bowling alley is awesome!
15 locals recommend
Gutters Bowling
520 Plaza Cañon DrNew fun hipster Bowling Alley with great drinks and food. With gluten free and vegan options, rocking music this bowling alley is awesome!
Epic skiing in winter. Amazing hiking, mountain biking and foraging in Summer. This mountain has so much to offer. Make a reservation at the famous The Bavarian Lodge where they dress and serve traditional german food.
2017.18 WINTER SCHEDULE
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Apres Ski 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Dinner 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
240 locals recommend
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceEpic skiing in winter. Amazing hiking, mountain biking and foraging in Summer. This mountain has so much to offer. Make a reservation at the famous The Bavarian Lodge where they dress and serve traditional german food.
2017.18 WINTER SCHEDULE
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Apres Ski 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Dinner 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Casita Benitez is located in town but only stones through from the two ski resorts in the Taos Area.
57 locals recommend
Angel Fire Resort
10 Miller LnCasita Benitez is located in town but only stones through from the two ski resorts in the Taos Area.
Storyteller Cinemas
110 Old Talpa Canon RdBaggers can't be choosers.
River Rafting!! 40 + years in business, Los Rios River Runners offer visitors rafting and camping trips on the Rio Grande River. More adventurous guests can take white water rafting trips over rapids, or you can choose to camp in the wilderness in the stunning Rio Chama Canyon. The guides are from the Native Pueblo Indian community and also offer visitors Feast and Float Trips, which include rafting and dining opportunities for those looking to enjoy a calmer rafting experience.
There are short or half day tours and less intense choices for families with children. The trips also offer the chance
to enjoy the local scenery and learn about the flora and fauna of Taos. Phone: 575-776-8854
17 locals recommend
Los Rios River Runners
4003 NM-68River Rafting!! 40 + years in business, Los Rios River Runners offer visitors rafting and camping trips on the Rio Grande River. More adventurous guests can take white water rafting trips over rapids, or you can choose to camp in the wilderness in the stunning Rio Chama Canyon. The guides are from the Native Pueblo Indian community and also offer visitors Feast and Float Trips, which include rafting and dining opportunities for those looking to enjoy a calmer rafting experience.
There are short or half day tours and less intense choices for families with children. The trips also offer the chance
to enjoy the local scenery and learn about the flora and fauna of Taos. Phone: 575-776-8854
Twirl is a play and discovery space located in Taos. Wonderful place for children.
24 locals recommend
Twirl
225 Cam De La PlacitaTwirl is a play and discovery space located in Taos. Wonderful place for children.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun historic hotel with nice local music venue. Good drinks and fun scene.
91 locals recommend
The Historic Taos Inn
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteFun historic hotel with nice local music venue. Good drinks and fun scene.
Sightseeing
Living and thriving for more than 1000 years, Taos Pueblo is the only Native American living community that is designated as both a National Historic Landmark and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. About 150 Puebloan live in the Pueblo today permanently. Since tradition demands no electricity and no running water in the pueblo, most families come to the old pueblo for the ceremonies and live in more modern homes on
the pueblo land or elsewhere. http://taospueblo.com Address: 120 Veterans Hwy, Taos, New Mexico 87571, Phone: 575-758-1028
228 locals recommend
Taos Pueblo
Living and thriving for more than 1000 years, Taos Pueblo is the only Native American living community that is designated as both a National Historic Landmark and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. About 150 Puebloan live in the Pueblo today permanently. Since tradition demands no electricity and no running water in the pueblo, most families come to the old pueblo for the ceremonies and live in more modern homes on
the pueblo land or elsewhere. http://taospueblo.com Address: 120 Veterans Hwy, Taos, New Mexico 87571, Phone: 575-758-1028
It is truly breathtaking when you see this flat Mesa for miles and suddenly a crack in the Earth 565 deep to the Rio Grande River. To witness it from the center of the bridge is intoxicating and a feeling of floating over the gorge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Gorge_Bridge
226 locals recommend
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
It is truly breathtaking when you see this flat Mesa for miles and suddenly a crack in the Earth 565 deep to the Rio Grande River. To witness it from the center of the bridge is intoxicating and a feeling of floating over the gorge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Gorge_Bridge
Everything Else
Carved Caves by Ra Paulette “Windows of the Earth” at Origin Resort just West of Ojo Caliente. (1:15 from Casita) You will love this tour. Jill is great! She can also arrange a private tour with an hour sound bath if you give her notice.. This cave is quite special and one of the best preserved of the Carved Caves by Ra.
http://originnewmexico.com/cave-tour-with-sound-experience/
Origin at Rancho de San Juan
Carved Caves by Ra Paulette “Windows of the Earth” at Origin Resort just West of Ojo Caliente. (1:15 from Casita) You will love this tour. Jill is great! She can also arrange a private tour with an hour sound bath if you give her notice.. This cave is quite special and one of the best preserved of the Carved Caves by Ra.
http://originnewmexico.com/cave-tour-with-sound-experience/
(*FYI*The first ever Earthship is right across the street from Casita Benitez.) The Earthship Biotecture World Headquarters and Visitor Center is something of a rarity; it is a museum built to showcase sustainability through “earthships,”sustainably built living quarters. There is a purpose built gallery area where visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of an earthship that serves to provide education on environmental issues such as recycled water and solar power. https://www.earthshipglobal.com
45 locals recommend
Earthship Biotecture
2 Earthship Way (*FYI*The first ever Earthship is right across the street from Casita Benitez.) The Earthship Biotecture World Headquarters and Visitor Center is something of a rarity; it is a museum built to showcase sustainability through “earthships,”sustainably built living quarters. There is a purpose built gallery area where visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of an earthship that serves to provide education on environmental issues such as recycled water and solar power. https://www.earthshipglobal.com
tea.o.graphy
125 Kit Carson RdVery cool tea blends. Small area outside to chill and drink tea durning warmer months.
Essentials
Best organic grocery store in Taos. Great vibe and a great local guy named Cid. This place is pretty much central station with its old school bulletin boards. Knock out tamales at the hot bar .I love this this place.
123 locals recommend
Cid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBest organic grocery store in Taos. Great vibe and a great local guy named Cid. This place is pretty much central station with its old school bulletin boards. Knock out tamales at the hot bar .I love this this place.
Smith's Food and Drug
224 Paseo Del Pueblo SurSolid large typical grocery store.
Peralta's Cleaners
1018 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur1018 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
Getting Around
Taos Ski Valley Airport Shuttle provides daily year-round service to Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque airports. See details and schedule @ http://www.skitaos.com/discover-taos/airport-shuttle/
Taos Transportation
1032 Dea LaneTaos Ski Valley Airport Shuttle provides daily year-round service to Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque airports. See details and schedule @ http://www.skitaos.com/discover-taos/airport-shuttle/
There is a few Car rentals in Taos but depending on your means of transportation if you are coming in from Santa Fe or Albuquerque I recommended picking up a rental car from one of those airports or cities.
10 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1350 Paseo Del Pueblo SurThere is a few Car rentals in Taos but depending on your means of transportation if you are coming in from Santa Fe or Albuquerque I recommended picking up a rental car from one of those airports or cities.