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Food scene
Chokola is a bean-to-bar, where they literally get bags of exquisite beans, roast them and make delicious chocolate pulling flavors of the actual beans. They have won many national and international awards and it’s no surprise because everything they make is delicious! The experience is one not to miss.
36 locals recommend
Chokola'
100-198 Juan Largo LnChokola is a bean-to-bar, where they literally get bags of exquisite beans, roast them and make delicious chocolate pulling flavors of the actual beans. They have won many national and international awards and it’s no surprise because everything they make is delicious! The experience is one not to miss.
Love a cup of good Joe on the go! You can people watch on the benches outside.
59 locals recommend
World Cup Café
102 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteLove a cup of good Joe on the go! You can people watch on the benches outside.
Farm-to-table delish dining. Outdoor and indoor seating. Dinner only.
The owner, Jen, also runs the Manzanita Market for lunch located at Taos Plaza.
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteFarm-to-table delish dining. Outdoor and indoor seating. Dinner only.
The owner, Jen, also runs the Manzanita Market for lunch located at Taos Plaza.
Michael's Kitchen Restaurant and Bakery
304-C Pueblo St RdLocal food and baked goods.
This is as local as it gets. The breakfast burritos are soooo good.
6 locals recommend
El Taoseño Restaurant
819 Paseo Del Pueblo SurThis is as local as it gets. The breakfast burritos are soooo good.
Taos Diner
908 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBreakfast in El Prado. There’s a second Diner downtown too.
Mante's Chow Cart
402 Paseo Del Pueblo SurFast New Mexican food. The Suzie is a classic!
Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StFine dining, yummy food & home to the treehouse bar.
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnNew Mexican lunch & dinner yumminess.
Classic and delicious Mexican food. The fried ice cream is pure decadence & the Chilaquiles a local favorite.
53 locals recommend
Guadalajara Grill
822 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteClassic and delicious Mexican food. The fried ice cream is pure decadence & the Chilaquiles a local favorite.
Located in quaint Arroyo Seco, The Cow has been a Taos favorite for homemade ice cream. The lavender ice cream is a treat if you’re into exploring with flavor.
68 locals recommend
Taos Cow
485 NM-150Located in quaint Arroyo Seco, The Cow has been a Taos favorite for homemade ice cream. The lavender ice cream is a treat if you’re into exploring with flavor.
Bent Street Cafe & Deli
120 Bent StByzantium
112 Cam De La PlacitaKOKO Coffee/Deli/Carry-Out
1033 Paseo Del Pueblo SurThe Coffee Apothecary
616 Paseo Del Pueblo SurCommon Fire
88 NM-150Taos Pizza Out Back
712 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteChalupp's Pizza
108 Siler RdPizanos
23 NM-150City/town information
World Heritage Site. A must visit, 1,000 year old pueblo! The oldest continuously inhabited buildings in North America.
228 locals recommend
Taos Pueblo
World Heritage Site. A must visit, 1,000 year old pueblo! The oldest continuously inhabited buildings in North America.
Sightseeing
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Spectacular views.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
34 Country Club RdOne of the most painted & drawn churches in the world
35 locals recommend
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
60 St Francis PlazaOne of the most painted & drawn churches in the world
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdEl Santuario De Chimayo
15 Santuario DrGhost Ranch
U.S. 84Visitor Center -trip planning
A 5-minute drive away to help you plan your adventures. Though it is closed at press time (early April), they are available by calling, emailing or through a live chat feature on Taos.org.
Taos Visitor Center station
A 5-minute drive away to help you plan your adventures. Though it is closed at press time (early April), they are available by calling, emailing or through a live chat feature on Taos.org.
Shopping /Galleries
Love this place. It's small and filled with local, artisan and silly gifts.
7 locals recommend
FX-18 Gifts & Jewelry
103-C Bent StLove this place. It's small and filled with local, artisan and silly gifts.
Mesa's Edge
107 N PlazaNice Jewelry. Very nice jewelry.
Magpie Taos
218 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteA magical art experience. Georgia has done an amazing job at curating the best artists!
Harwood Museum of Art
238 Ledoux StA phenomenal experience. Their gift shop is fun too!
You may need to make an appointment but it is worth it. Moriah has such lovely local art and clothing in her store.
MoMo Taos
133 Bent StYou may need to make an appointment but it is worth it. Moriah has such lovely local art and clothing in her store.
SECONDS Eco Store
120 Bent StRecycled everything with style.
Mudd 'n' Flood Mountain Shop
103 Bent StLocal outdoor gear shop. Nice folks too.
Maria Samora Jewelry
824 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteCommon Thread / Uncommon Fabrics
124 Bent StWabi Sabi
Hooked On Books II
1329 Paseo Del Pueblo Surop. cit. books Taos
124 Bent StTwirl
225 Cam De La PlacitaFun toy store & play space
tea.o.graphy
125 Kit Carson RdOutdoor Life
Wheeler Peak
Highest Peak in New Mexico. Located via Taos Ski Valley.
Wild Rivers Visitors Center
1120 NM-378Biking, Hiking
Near Pilar State Park. It is about 20+ minutes down the Canyon towards Santa Fe. Some water play happens here.
Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center
2873 NM-68Near Pilar State Park. It is about 20+ minutes down the Canyon towards Santa Fe. Some water play happens here.
Devisadero Peak
Carson National Forest
Local Parks
Taos Eco Park
940 Salazar Road5 minutes from here. Play soccer, scooter or walk with a purpose.
About 5 minutes from here. There are places to picnic, stroll and play in the playground or kick the ball around.
7 locals recommend
Fred Baca Park
301 Cam Del MedioAbout 5 minutes from here. There are places to picnic, stroll and play in the playground or kick the ball around.
Kit Carson Park
211 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteTaos Land Trust is located at the Rio Fernando Park and has a lovely walking path. This is a living classroom and restoration project.
Taos Land Trust
410 La Posta RdTaos Land Trust is located at the Rio Fernando Park and has a lovely walking path. This is a living classroom and restoration project.
Skateboard park, ice skating, roller blading, pools, hot tub and arcade with pool tables.
8 locals recommend
Taos Youth and Family Center
407 Paseo Del Cañon ESkateboard park, ice skating, roller blading, pools, hot tub and arcade with pool tables.