Guidebook for El Prado
Food Scene
Close by with imaginative menu. Lively bar area. The calamari is wonderul.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Medley.
100 NM-150Close by with imaginative menu. Lively bar area. The calamari is wonderul.
Local iconic restaurant and bar in Arroyo Seco, a charming village about 5 minutes away on the way to Taos Ski Valley. Check out local music legend Jimmy Stadler in the bar on Wednesday nights! Lovely patio seating on warm summer nights.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sabroso
470 NM-150Local iconic restaurant and bar in Arroyo Seco, a charming village about 5 minutes away on the way to Taos Ski Valley. Check out local music legend Jimmy Stadler in the bar on Wednesday nights! Lovely patio seating on warm summer nights.
Another near-by gem located in Arroyo Seco.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aceq Restaurant
480 NM-150Another near-by gem located in Arroyo Seco.
Some of the best traditional "New Mexican" food in the Taos area. Think green chile, blue corn enchiladas, carne adovada, etc. This is s great place to get your green chile fix!
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnSome of the best traditional "New Mexican" food in the Taos area. Think green chile, blue corn enchiladas, carne adovada, etc. This is s great place to get your green chile fix!
Great pizza and other Italian specialties. Our favorite pizza is the Taoseño: Italian sausage or pepperoni, mushrooms, and green chile. Bonus: it's about a 2 minute drive away!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizanos
23 NM-150Great pizza and other Italian specialties. Our favorite pizza is the Taoseño: Italian sausage or pepperoni, mushrooms, and green chile. Bonus: it's about a 2 minute drive away!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great brews and food with amazing music scene.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taos Mesa Brewing
20 ABC Mesa RdGreat brews and food with amazing music scene.
The local radio station also has a bar with good food and a vibrant music scene. Sitting outdoors on warm summer evenings is a great way to relax and soak in the incredible views of the mountains.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The KTAOS Solar Center
9 NM-150 The local radio station also has a bar with good food and a vibrant music scene. Sitting outdoors on warm summer evenings is a great way to relax and soak in the incredible views of the mountains.
Great local hang out with live music just about every night. Located off Taos Plaza in one of the oldest adobe structures in town. Featured in the Clint Eastwood movie Every Which Way But Loose.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Alley Cantina
121 Teresina LnGreat local hang out with live music just about every night. Located off Taos Plaza in one of the oldest adobe structures in town. Featured in the Clint Eastwood movie Every Which Way But Loose.
Arts & Culture
UNESCO World Heritage site. It is estimated that the local Pueblo Indians have continuously inhabited this location for at least a thousand years. Definitely a must-see when in Taos.
228 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taos Pueblo
UNESCO World Heritage site. It is estimated that the local Pueblo Indians have continuously inhabited this location for at least a thousand years. Definitely a must-see when in Taos.
A must-see for anyone with even a passing interest in the Taos art scene.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harwood Museum of Art
238 Ledoux StA must-see for anyone with even a passing interest in the Taos art scene.
Sightseeing
One of the highest bridges in the US, and only 5 miles from our casita.
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente del Cañón del Río Grande
One of the highest bridges in the US, and only 5 miles from our casita.
The center of the Taos Historic District. Plan to spend a few hours poking around and shopping!
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza de Taos
North PlazaThe center of the Taos Historic District. Plan to spend a few hours poking around and shopping!
Parks & Nature
The best way to get up into the Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area. A relatively short, but somewhat strenuous, hike that starts from near the Bavarian Lodge in Taos Ski Valley. Ask us for more info if you're interested.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Williams Lake
The best way to get up into the Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area. A relatively short, but somewhat strenuous, hike that starts from near the Bavarian Lodge in Taos Ski Valley. Ask us for more info if you're interested.
This recreation area is located along the Rio Grande on Route 570 near Pilar. Drive all the way to Taos Junction Bridge to access the boat ramp, camping area, and picnic tables.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orilla Verde Recreation Area
New Mexico 570This recreation area is located along the Rio Grande on Route 570 near Pilar. Drive all the way to Taos Junction Bridge to access the boat ramp, camping area, and picnic tables.
This little gem of a park is located within the Taos city limits, but has some of the best bird watching in the area.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fred Baca Park
301 Cam Del MedioThis little gem of a park is located within the Taos city limits, but has some of the best bird watching in the area.
Essentials
Taos's locally-owned grocery store. Located on the north side of town so convenient to our casita. Focuses on organic, local produce: think mini-Whole Foods.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteTaos's locally-owned grocery store. Located on the north side of town so convenient to our casita. Focuses on organic, local produce: think mini-Whole Foods.
Shell
The Giant Shell station in El Prado has a pretty good convenience store.