Restaurants in Taos
- Sort by:
- Popular
-
A
Joseph's Table
Chef Joseph Wrede doles out unique and creative Southwestern dishes with an emphasis on ingredients from local farms. The dining room sprouts pussywillow chandeliers and a lush flowery mural painted by his wife and his mother. Couples should go for a 'loveshack, ' one of the cozy, romantic window booths.
reviewed
-
Taos Diner
- Taos, USA
- Restaurants › Diner
Diner grub at its finest, prepared with a Southwestern, organic spin. Mountain men, scruffy jocks, solo diners and happy tourists – everyone's welcome here. The breakfast burritos rock.
reviewed
-
Sustaining Cultures
- Taos, USA
- Restaurants › Café
Some people can’t start their day without a Wheatgrass Hopper from this New Age outpost. Although it’s known for the best salad bar in town (open 11am to 3pm), should your Cancer moon ache for the avocado and cheese sandwich or your Taurus ascendant insist on the tempeh burger glazed with peanut sauce, there’s still hope: tarot-card readers ($1 per minute) are usually available to assist you in these and other decisions.
reviewed
-
Apple Tree
Whether you’ve ordered a simple but elegant lunch or a gourmet twist on an old New Mexican classic (mango chicken enchilada), you’ll want to savor your meal on the patio. The fancy surroundings in this historic adobe blend well with fine art, candles and a huge wine list. At lunch an abbreviated to-go menu wraps up simpler, but still stunning fare for a few dollars less than you’d pay to eat inside.
reviewed
-
Tim's Stray Dog Cantina
- Taos, USA
- Restaurants › Other
Famous for its flame-roasted red and green chile, Tim’s Stray Dog Cantina is a ski valley institution. It serves fabulous northern New Mexican cuisine – the breakfast burritos are perfect fuel-up food – along with fresh margaritas and a big selection of bottled brews. The perfect après-ski or hiking hang-out.
reviewed
-
Lambert's
Winner of multiple 'Best of Taos' awards, including best restaurant, Lambert's is a cozy local hangout where patrons sink deeply into sofas and conversation for hours on end. Lace curtains and subtle elegance make this atmospheric eatery a fine experience, whether you're digging into caribou, buffalo or the pepper-crusted lamb loin ($34).
reviewed
-
Doc Martin's
Hang out where Bert Philips (the Doc's bro-in-law) and Ernest Blumenschein cooked up the idea of the Taos Society of Artists. Sit by the kiva fireplace, pop a cork on one of the award-winning wines, dive into the chile rellenos and you'll be inspired to great things as well. Reservations recommended.
reviewed
-
Stakeout Grill & Bar
- Taos, USA
- Restaurants › Grill
Steak and seafood prepared with a continental flair draw folks 8 miles south of town off NM 68. Patrons also come for the great wine list and the stellar sunset views of the Rio Grande Gorge from atop Outlaw Hill. (Yes, there were outlaws here at one point.) It’s the most romantic place to dine around town.
reviewed
-
Graham's Grille
Since its opening in 2007, Graham's has consistently been voted one of the best restaurants in Taos. It serves honest, creative food in hip retro-mod environs – think lime-green walls, purple lightbulbs and starched white tablecloths. There's a nice patio out back. The menu features lots of sandwiches and salads, plus seafoods, pasta and an apple-chile-brined pork tenderloin. Yum!
reviewed
-
B
Taos Pizza Out Back
- Taos, USA
- Restaurants › Pizza
Pizza dreams come true with every possible ingredient under the sun at Taos' top pizza palace; for example, the recommended Vera Cruz has chicken breast and veggies marinated in a honey-chipotle sauce. Slices are enormous, and crusts are made with organic flour. Out Back will also bake dough balls for kids, and has a great back patio.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
C
Bent Street Deli & Café
- Taos, USA
- Restaurants › Café
All three meals (and in-between snacks) are tasty, whether you’re building your own sandwich or choosing one of 21 recommended combos and an array of irresistible sides. Dinner revolves around gourmet comfort food, while the rotating brunch menu is over the top.
reviewed
-
D
Orlando's
Hands down the best New Mexican food in Taos, it can get really busy in high season. Just north of town on the main road.
reviewed
-
Ogelvie’s Taos Grill & Bar
- Taos, USA
- Restaurants › Grill
There’s no place like the 2nd-floor patio for surveying the scene on the plaza. And there’s nothing like the chicken mole for lunch ($11) or the garlic and black pepper rib-eye ($25).
reviewed
-
Michael's Kitchen
Locals and tourists both converge on this old favorite because the menu is long, the food's reliably good, it's an easy place for kids, and the in-house bakery produces goodies that fly out the door. Plus, it serves the best damn breakfast in town. You just may spot a Hollywood celebrity or two digging into a chile-smothered breakfast burrito.
reviewed
-
Gorge Bar & Grill
Popular with tourists for its hearty American food, margarita menu, and patio overlooking the plaza.
reviewed
-
Dragonfly Café & Bakery
One of the most charming little places in town, the Dragonfly creates a space that achieves a rustic kind of elegance while remaining comfortable and kid-friendly. Food is delicious and internationally inspired, from Moroccan roast chicken to wild salmon tacos. Monday nights, come for the East Indian menu; every day, come for the fantastic baked goods. Most ingredients are local and/or organic.
reviewed
-
Trading Post Cafe
A longtime favorite, the Trading Post is a perfect blend of relaxed and refined. The food, from paella to pork chops, is always great. Portions of some dishes are so big, think about splitting a dish – or, if you want to eat cheap but well, get a small salad and small soup. It'll be plenty!
reviewed
-
Love Apple
Housed in the 19th-century adobe Placitas Chapel, the understated rustic-sacred atmosphere is as much a part of this only-in-New-Mexico restaurant as the food. From the posole with shepherd's lamb sausage to the grilled trout with chipotle cream, every dish is made from organic or free-range regional foods. Make reservations!
reviewed
-
El Gamal
Vegetarians rejoice! At this casual Middle Eastern place, there's no meat anywhere. We're not sure the falafel quite acheives El Gamal's stated vision to 'promote peace…through evolving people's consciousness and taste buds,' but it's good enough to have as much of a chance as anything else. There's a kids playroom in the back with tons of toys, plus a pool table and free wi-fi.
reviewed
-
Caffe Tazza
- Taos, USA
- Restaurants › Café
Tazza is more than just coffee drinks, Taos Cow hormone-free ice cream, healthy soups (go for the vegan green chile), homemade sandwiches, burritos and vegan desserts. This place packs its patio and cozy art-lined interior with crunchy-hipster Taoseños, who also participate in live music, open mics and readings.
reviewed
Advertisement