Lauren’s guidebook
Food scene
Doc Martin's Restaurant
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteIt’s a classic, you won’t be disappointed!
Go for the views and stay awhile! Nice healthy options, great for breakfast and lunch!
50 locals recommend
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGo for the views and stay awhile! Nice healthy options, great for breakfast and lunch!
It’s a hole in the wall but has awesome NM food! Can get packed as it’s super small.
45 locals recommend
La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo SurIt’s a hole in the wall but has awesome NM food! Can get packed as it’s super small.
Amazing food and atmosphere (converted old church)! It’s cozy, casual but feels fancy for Taos. Cash only
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAmazing food and atmosphere (converted old church)! It’s cozy, casual but feels fancy for Taos. Cash only
Great beer and food! Never had anything bad here, one of our favs!
86 locals recommend
Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room
201 Paseo Del Pueblo SurGreat beer and food! Never had anything bad here, one of our favs!
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnVery popular place, good NM food!
Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StIt’s a fine dining classic!
Love this place! Great prices at HH, we enjoy sitting in the bar for a more relaxed feel.
74 locals recommend
Medley.
100 NM-150Love this place! Great prices at HH, we enjoy sitting in the bar for a more relaxed feel.
Common Fire
88 NM-150All the food is cooked in a pizza oven, great food and atmosphere!
Food is awesome, service is alway slow so be patient, it’s worth it!
25 locals recommend
Old Martina's Hall
4140 NM-68Food is awesome, service is alway slow so be patient, it’s worth it!
Where the locals hang. Decent NM food, one of the only places that stays open late. Strong drinks!
82 locals recommend
The Alley Cantina
121 Teresina LnWhere the locals hang. Decent NM food, one of the only places that stays open late. Strong drinks!
Always call to make sure this place is open and if it is, enjoy the drive to the Taos Ski Valley for German food!
43 locals recommend
The Bavarian Restaurant
100 Kachina RdAlways call to make sure this place is open and if it is, enjoy the drive to the Taos Ski Valley for German food!
The Lounge by Rolling Still Distillery
110 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBest mixology in town.
If craft beer is your thing, it’s worth the scenic drive! Food has been pretty good too!
26 locals recommend
Red River Brewing Company
217 W Main StIf craft beer is your thing, it’s worth the scenic drive! Food has been pretty good too!
New to the food scene! Great patio and delicious New Mexican food!
11 locals recommend
Bella's Mexican Grill
409 West Water StreetNew to the food scene! Great patio and delicious New Mexican food!
World Cup Café
102 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBest coffee in town!
Get the sopillas! Check out the famous church in the parking lot while you’re there!
30 locals recommend
Ranchos Plaza Grill
Get the sopillas! Check out the famous church in the parking lot while you’re there!
Taos Cow
485 NM-150Lots of local flavors mixed into ice cream!
Chef driven restaurant, great food! It’s further out in Secco but a beautiful drive and don’t miss the pottery shops and Taos cow ice cream while you’re there.
80 locals recommend
Aceq Restaurant
480 NM-150Chef driven restaurant, great food! It’s further out in Secco but a beautiful drive and don’t miss the pottery shops and Taos cow ice cream while you’re there.
Go for the people watching, a great local spot! Same owners as Love Apple. Lots of healthy options, open for breakfast and lunch.
34 locals recommend
Manzanita Market
103 N PlazaGo for the people watching, a great local spot! Same owners as Love Apple. Lots of healthy options, open for breakfast and lunch.
Delicious! Owner can be crude but the sushi is great for an island in the desert!
28 locals recommend
Sushi A La Hattori
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NDelicious! Owner can be crude but the sushi is great for an island in the desert!
Pizza is delicious, cute atmosphere! Expect to pay $30 for a pie, they do offer by the slice.
44 locals recommend
Taos Pizza Out Back
712 Paseo Del Pueblo NortePizza is delicious, cute atmosphere! Expect to pay $30 for a pie, they do offer by the slice.
The Burger Stand @ Taos Ale House
401 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAwesome burgs and craft beer!
Burgers are great, prices are affordable and atmosphere is lacking!
40 locals recommend
5 Star Burgers
1032 Paseo Del Pueblo SurBurgers are great, prices are affordable and atmosphere is lacking!
Donabe Asian Kitchen
133 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat ramen! Handmade noodles for the win
Sightseeing
Taos Plaza
North PlazaStroll the shops and take in the history!
John Dunn Shops
120-124 Bent StSuper cute shops!
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Great photo opportunity!
Local swimming hole with scenic views, black rock hot springs are above!
32 locals recommend
John Dunn Bridge
County Road B-007Local swimming hole with scenic views, black rock hot springs are above!
Taos Visitor Center station
Black Rock Hot Springs
Ponce de Leon Springs
Manby Hot Springs
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceSkiing, shopping, hiking, biking, restaurants
Just down the road, lots of trails! Awesome I’m the Fall when the tress are turning yellow!
10 locals recommend
South Boundary Trail
Just down the road, lots of trails! Awesome I’m the Fall when the tress are turning yellow!
Wheeler Peak Trail
Wheeler Peak Trail
Williams Lake Trail
Williams Lake TrailPopular trail!
Arroyo Seco
Super cute little town, must do!
Mountain town with lots of ATV’s. Check out the brewery if you like beer!
50 locals recommend
Red River
Mountain town with lots of ATV’s. Check out the brewery if you like beer!
Angel Fire
Cute little shops to explore and the Vietnam memorial.
Eagle Nest
A lake in the desert, yup! And it’s incredibly beautiful!
Kit Carson Park
211 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteSan Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
60 St Francis PlazaJones Walker of Taos
127 Bent StWonderful gallery owned by our dear friends, Tony & Max!