Angela's Guidebook
Food scene
We love the menu, the wine, the atmosphere and local food creations.
Reservations only taken via phone and should be made two weeks in advance when they open the date. Cash or check only. No liquor, just beer and wine.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteWe love the menu, the wine, the atmosphere and local food creations.
Reservations only taken via phone and should be made two weeks in advance when they open the date. Cash or check only. No liquor, just beer and wine.
We love the chicken enchiladas with ‘Christmas’ sauce. And I have to have a chile relleno.
Remember- no free chips and salsa in Taos.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnWe love the chicken enchiladas with ‘Christmas’ sauce. And I have to have a chile relleno.
Remember- no free chips and salsa in Taos.
Great breakfast place with lovely outdoor area.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat breakfast place with lovely outdoor area.
Great variety of burgers and fried side options. Don’t be turned away because it looks like it may have been an old gas station or fast food place in the past.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 Star Burgers
1032 Paseo Del Pueblo SurGreat variety of burgers and fried side options. Don’t be turned away because it looks like it may have been an old gas station or fast food place in the past.
Small place with great New Mexican. Fun outside patio in good weather. Beer and wine only. No liquor.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo SurSmall place with great New Mexican. Fun outside patio in good weather. Beer and wine only. No liquor.
Very good New Mexican food. Right by St Francis Church. No alcohol.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ranchos Plaza Grill
Very good New Mexican food. Right by St Francis Church. No alcohol.
Sushi Siam Taos
106 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat mix of Thai and sushi. Surprisingly good-try it for take out.
Divey place with drive thru. Smothered breakfast burritos with Christmas (red and green Chile sauces) is our go to at least once per visit.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mante's Chow Cart
402 Paseo Del Pueblo SurDivey place with drive thru. Smothered breakfast burritos with Christmas (red and green Chile sauces) is our go to at least once per visit.
Taos Pizza Out Back
One of three pizza options in town. Good gluten free crust option at this one.
For a nicer Italian dinner. Owner comes across a little gruff but takes good care of you.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stella's Italian Restaurant
112 Cam De La PlacitaFor a nicer Italian dinner. Owner comes across a little gruff but takes good care of you.
Where the locals get their pizza. Less fancy and less expensive than Pizanos or Outback.
Chalupp's Pizza
108 Siler RdWhere the locals get their pizza. Less fancy and less expensive than Pizanos or Outback.
Fancy dinner steakhouse. Reservations required, especially for weekend nights. I like their happy hour on the patio in warm weather.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Martyrs Steakhouse
146 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteFancy dinner steakhouse. Reservations required, especially for weekend nights. I like their happy hour on the patio in warm weather.
Sightseeing
A thrilling walk across the bridge and a hike along the canyon is a must.
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente del Cañón del Río Grande
A thrilling walk across the bridge and a hike along the canyon is a must.
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlacePopular hike to gain elevation and get to the lake. Have a beer at the Bavarian afterwards.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Williams Lake Trail
Williams Lake TrailPopular hike to gain elevation and get to the lake. Have a beer at the Bavarian afterwards.
The Bavarian Restaurant
100 Kachina RdReal adobe church! With a good New Mexican restaurant too…but go for lunch as there is no alcohol for sale.
Saint Francis Plaza
Saint Francis PlazaReal adobe church! With a good New Mexican restaurant too…but go for lunch as there is no alcohol for sale.
Taos Pueblo
A visión into the past.
We absolutely love going to this area for a picnic in the shallow area where the little river meets the big one. A good place to cool off or fish. Amazing views of canyon wall to photograph or paint.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John Dunn Bridge
County Road B-007We absolutely love going to this area for a picnic in the shallow area where the little river meets the big one. A good place to cool off or fish. Amazing views of canyon wall to photograph or paint.
Great section of the river near Pilar. Rent tubes to float or hire a guide for a day of rafting. This section is very tame so pay attention to where the rental staff tell you to get out. Next section of the river has a more challenging section for guided trips only.
Taos Junction
Great section of the river near Pilar. Rent tubes to float or hire a guide for a day of rafting. This section is very tame so pay attention to where the rental staff tell you to get out. Next section of the river has a more challenging section for guided trips only.
Neighbourhoods
This is a town inspired by a little bit of Texas and a little bit of Germany. Very walkable with little shops and places to eat and drink. Fun summer and winter mountain activities including horseback riding, four wheeling, ropes courses, fishing, skiing, etc. Snow tubing in the winter is fun too.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red River
This is a town inspired by a little bit of Texas and a little bit of Germany. Very walkable with little shops and places to eat and drink. Fun summer and winter mountain activities including horseback riding, four wheeling, ropes courses, fishing, skiing, etc. Snow tubing in the winter is fun too.
We have skied Angel Fire. They have a decent base area, playing music with food and beverage options. Great when the sun is out. Seating can be hard to come by. Good stalking skills or early arrivals necessary.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Angel Fire Resort
10 Miller LnWe have skied Angel Fire. They have a decent base area, playing music with food and beverage options. Great when the sun is out. Seating can be hard to come by. Good stalking skills or early arrivals necessary.
Small ski area…usually one of earliest to open in the area. Frisbee golf in summer.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort
5224 NM-518Small ski area…usually one of earliest to open in the area. Frisbee golf in summer.
Things to do
Various activities to enjoy in Taos
Love this bar for its food (surprisingly good New Mexican and fish&chips) and its nightlife scene. Karaoke Thursdays, bands on Fridays and Saturdays with cover charge, Sunday Jazz and Monday open mic night. Don’t miss Katy P and the Biz if they are playing.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Alley Cantina
121 Teresina LnLove this bar for its food (surprisingly good New Mexican and fish&chips) and its nightlife scene. Karaoke Thursdays, bands on Fridays and Saturdays with cover charge, Sunday Jazz and Monday open mic night. Don’t miss Katy P and the Biz if they are playing.
Great activity for a rainy day. They serve food and drinks and sometimes even serve up some live music.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gutters Bowling
520 Plaza Cañon DrGreat activity for a rainy day. They serve food and drinks and sometimes even serve up some live music.
The only movie theatre in town. Good for a rainy day. Matinee prices are cheap.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Storyteller Cinemas
110 Old Talpa Canon RdThe only movie theatre in town. Good for a rainy day. Matinee prices are cheap.
Old hotel with food and bar and live music. Small renovation completed in 2022.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Historic Taos Inn
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteOld hotel with food and bar and live music. Small renovation completed in 2022.
Tiny shop with enthusiastic owner and eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, candles, accessories and other fun finds.
Michelle's
136 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteTiny shop with enthusiastic owner and eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, candles, accessories and other fun finds.
Fun old western type bar with food and live music options many nights of week.
Sagebrush Inn & Suites
1508 Paseo Del Pueblo SurFun old western type bar with food and live music options many nights of week.
Great spa treatments and soaking pools with various mineral concentrations at this hot springs resort. A gem and oasis in the middle of the desert.
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveGreat spa treatments and soaking pools with various mineral concentrations at this hot springs resort. A gem and oasis in the middle of the desert.
Travel tips
Taos is a little harder to get to and requires that you have a car.
This airport is within just a few miles of our home. Feels like a luxury private(ish) plane experience. Rental cars limited but friends have used Turo or Wheeler Peak car rentals.
Taos Regional Airport
24662 US-64This airport is within just a few miles of our home. Feels like a luxury private(ish) plane experience. Rental cars limited but friends have used Turo or Wheeler Peak car rentals.
Smith's Fuel Center
224 Paseo Pueblo SurGood prices on gas if you have Kroger/Smith’s points.
Grocery Stores
Where to buy food to cook for a night in.
Cid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteNatural grocer, local owners.
Standard grocery store option in middle of town. Aka Kroger
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smith's Food and Drug
224 Paseo Del Pueblo SurStandard grocery store option in middle of town. Aka Kroger
Albertsons Market
Standard grocery store with better seafood options.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
When to eat out
Many restaurants in Taos shut down completely on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. And some stop seating at 7:30 to close at 8 or 8:30. Call ahead and go early.