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Arroyo Seco Food scene

Aceq is a bit further afield, in Arroyo Seco. Great food, nice atmosphere, patio and indoor dining. ACEQ Restaurant, New Mexico 150, Arroyo Seco, Taos, New Mexico. https://www.aceqrestaurant.com/ Dinner only.
80 locals recommend
Aceq Restaurant
480 NM-150
80 locals recommend
Aceq is a bit further afield, in Arroyo Seco. Great food, nice atmosphere, patio and indoor dining. ACEQ Restaurant, New Mexico 150, Arroyo Seco, Taos, New Mexico. https://www.aceqrestaurant.com/ Dinner only.
For breakfast and lunch this is the place in Arroyo Secco! Inside and patio dining. It also has a small grocery for your trip to the mountains! https://solfoodnm.com/
43 locals recommend
Sol Food Market
43 locals recommend
For breakfast and lunch this is the place in Arroyo Secco! Inside and patio dining. It also has a small grocery for your trip to the mountains! https://solfoodnm.com/
Serving breakfast, lunch items, great coffee, and of course their famous ice cream. Call in orders welcome (575) 776-5640 https://mcoc6262.wixsite.com/taoscow
68 locals recommend
Taos Cow
485 NM-150
68 locals recommend
Serving breakfast, lunch items, great coffee, and of course their famous ice cream. Call in orders welcome (575) 776-5640 https://mcoc6262.wixsite.com/taoscow
The Wake & Take is our local plant-based food café. Located in the village of Arroyo Seco NM, They are open to the public everyday except Wed from 9am-3pm http://shrublifefoods.com/
14 locals recommend
The Wake & Take
480 Plaza
14 locals recommend
The Wake & Take is our local plant-based food café. Located in the village of Arroyo Seco NM, They are open to the public everyday except Wed from 9am-3pm http://shrublifefoods.com/

Taos Food scene

A local favorite for Northern New Mexican cuisine. Dine in or on the very nice patio. No reservations, so there may be a bit of a wait.
123 locals recommend
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez Ln
123 locals recommend
A local favorite for Northern New Mexican cuisine. Dine in or on the very nice patio. No reservations, so there may be a bit of a wait.
The Love Apple is a popular place, 803 Paseo del Pueblo Norte (our "Main Street"), http://theloveapple.net/index.html
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple is a popular place, 803 Paseo del Pueblo Norte (our "Main Street"), http://theloveapple.net/index.html
Lamberts, one block north of the Plaza on Bent Street (it's a bit fancier) . Patio and inside dining. Dinner only. https://www.lambertsoftaos.com/menu-detail/40.
97 locals recommend
Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent St
97 locals recommend
Lamberts, one block north of the Plaza on Bent Street (it's a bit fancier) . Patio and inside dining. Dinner only. https://www.lambertsoftaos.com/menu-detail/40.
Best cup a joe in town! Also great homemade cookies and pastries! Open 7 to 6. Right on the main entrance to the Taos Plaza. Very convenient! Limited Seating.
59 locals recommend
World Cup Café
102 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
59 locals recommend
Best cup a joe in town! Also great homemade cookies and pastries! Open 7 to 6. Right on the main entrance to the Taos Plaza. Very convenient! Limited Seating.
Bent Street Bistro: Good mix of Northern New Mexican and American cuisine. Best Reuben in town! https://bentstreetdeli.com/about-us/
120 Bent St
120 Bent Street
Bent Street Bistro: Good mix of Northern New Mexican and American cuisine. Best Reuben in town! https://bentstreetdeli.com/about-us/
Great Ice Cream, coffee, sandwiches, soups and other breakfast/lunch items! Great sunny seating in cobblestone patio. https://manzanitamarket.net/
34 locals recommend
Manzanita Market
103 N Plaza
34 locals recommend
Great Ice Cream, coffee, sandwiches, soups and other breakfast/lunch items! Great sunny seating in cobblestone patio. https://manzanitamarket.net/
Indoor/Outdoor dining for lunch & dinner. Nice choice of Tapas, soups, salads, grilled fish, chicken and steaks. Vegan options available.
37 locals recommend
Martyrs Steakhouse
146 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
37 locals recommend
Indoor/Outdoor dining for lunch & dinner. Nice choice of Tapas, soups, salads, grilled fish, chicken and steaks. Vegan options available.
Another great Northern New Mexican spot! Juana Zarazua told us that all food at La Cueva is prepared fresh daily and is 100 percent natural.She also said there are several vegetarian items and the entire menu is gluten-free. http://lacuevacafe.com/
45 locals recommend
La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
45 locals recommend
Another great Northern New Mexican spot! Juana Zarazua told us that all food at La Cueva is prepared fresh daily and is 100 percent natural.She also said there are several vegetarian items and the entire menu is gluten-free. http://lacuevacafe.com/
Traditional New Mexican cuisine, featuring their famous sopapillas, served with the best red and green chile in town. The restaurant is popular, but the staff handles the crowds graciously and competently. Patio dining available.
30 locals recommend
Ranchos Plaza Grill
30 locals recommend
Traditional New Mexican cuisine, featuring their famous sopapillas, served with the best red and green chile in town. The restaurant is popular, but the staff handles the crowds graciously and competently. Patio dining available.
Great farm to table dining!! A local favorite for breakfast and lunch. https://www.farmhousetaos.com/ (575) 758-5683
50 locals recommend
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
50 locals recommend
Great farm to table dining!! A local favorite for breakfast and lunch. https://www.farmhousetaos.com/ (575) 758-5683

City/town information

Taos has always had world-class skiing. Recently, the new owners have revamped the whole town and expanded the slopes. Shops, restaurants and local events make it a great place to visit during any season, but keep in mind: "Taos is a four letter word for steep." Over 50% of the runs are Black Diamond!
240 locals recommend
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton Place
240 locals recommend
Taos has always had world-class skiing. Recently, the new owners have revamped the whole town and expanded the slopes. Shops, restaurants and local events make it a great place to visit during any season, but keep in mind: "Taos is a four letter word for steep." Over 50% of the runs are Black Diamond!

Sightseeing

Taos Historic District is home to four great museums: 1. Blumenschein Home & Museum is on Ledoux Street, just down from Inger Jirby Gallery & Guest Houses. Ernest Blumenschein was co-founder of the Taos Society of Artists, a group of mostly East Coast artists who found the landscape and people of Northern New Mexico perfect subjects for their artistic sensibilities. https://www.taoshistoricmuseums.org/ 2. Harwood Museum is at the end of Ledoux Street. Now owned and operated by the University of New Mexico, the Harwood has a large collect of Taos Society of Artists paintings as well as a huge selection of Modernist and contemporary pieces. "The Harwood Museum showcases a diverse tapestry of over 100 years of art in Taos. We enhance learning, creativity, and cultural life for the Taos community by enabling the power of arts to honor the past and inspire the future." https://harwoodmuseum.org/ 3. Taos Art Museum at Fechin House Taos Art Museum at Fechin House Visit the Fechin House, home of the Taos Art Museum, for a truly authentic Taos experience. Delight in soft adobe walls, exquisitely carved furniture and woodwork, and some of the finest artworks ever created in Taos. https://www.taosartmuseum.org/ 4. Kit Carson Home & Museum: Yes, this was his home until he died here in Taos. His grave can be seen in Kit Carson Park, just 2 blocks North of TAos Plaza. http://www.kitcarsonmuseum.org/ There are two other Museums that are very much worth exploring: The Martinez Hacienda. Don Antonio Severino Martinez, also known as Severino Martinez, bought the property about 2 miles southwest of the Taos Plaza in 1804, after relocating his family from Abiquiu to Taos that year. At first the building was a four-room dwelling and then it grew as Martinez became more successful. It was made of thick adobe walls, without exterior windows. The hacienda had 2 inner courtyards, or placitas, around which a total of 21 rooms were built. It was constructed as a fortress for protection against attacks by Plains tribes, such as Comanche and Apache raiders. When there was a threat of violence, the livestock were brought into the courtyards of the hacienda for safety. This a great introduction to Spanish Colonial life and architecture! https://taos.org/places/la-hacienda-de-los-martinez/ And don't miss the Millicent Rogers Museum! Millicent Rogers (1902-1953) was the granddaughter of Henry Huttleston Rogers, one of the founders of the Standard Oil Company. At her homes in New York, Virginia, Italy and elsewhere, she entertained the great and splendid from American industrialists to European nobility. She was the fashionista of her day. In her later years, she visited and eventually settled in Taos, New Mexico. Here, she became close friends with many of the founding members of the Taos artist’s colony, including Dorothy Brett. Due to rheumatic fever as a child, Rogers was often ill and so the high mountain air helped her physically. Sadly, however, she died very young leaving three sons and a collection of jewelry, weavings and art that live on in the museum named for her. A central permanent exhibit in the museum showcases the turquoise and silver jewelry collection assembled by Rogers during her life. https://millicentrogers.org/pages/about-the-museum
9 locals recommend
Downtown Taos Historic District
North Plaza
9 locals recommend
Taos Historic District is home to four great museums: 1. Blumenschein Home & Museum is on Ledoux Street, just down from Inger Jirby Gallery & Guest Houses. Ernest Blumenschein was co-founder of the Taos Society of Artists, a group of mostly East Coast artists who found the landscape and people of Northern New Mexico perfect subjects for their artistic sensibilities. https://www.taoshistoricmuseums.org/ 2. Harwood Museum is at the end of Ledoux Street. Now owned and operated by the University of New Mexico, the Harwood has a large collect of Taos Society of Artists paintings as well as a huge selection of Modernist and contemporary pieces. "The Harwood Museum showcases a diverse tapestry of over 100 years of art in Taos. We enhance learning, creativity, and cultural life for the Taos community by enabling the power of arts to honor the past and inspire the future." https://harwoodmuseum.org/ 3. Taos Art Museum at Fechin House Taos Art Museum at Fechin House Visit the Fechin House, home of the Taos Art Museum, for a truly authentic Taos experience. Delight in soft adobe walls, exquisitely carved furniture and woodwork, and some of the finest artworks ever created in Taos. https://www.taosartmuseum.org/ 4. Kit Carson Home & Museum: Yes, this was his home until he died here in Taos. His grave can be seen in Kit Carson Park, just 2 blocks North of TAos Plaza. http://www.kitcarsonmuseum.org/ There are two other Museums that are very much worth exploring: The Martinez Hacienda. Don Antonio Severino Martinez, also known as Severino Martinez, bought the property about 2 miles southwest of the Taos Plaza in 1804, after relocating his family from Abiquiu to Taos that year. At first the building was a four-room dwelling and then it grew as Martinez became more successful. It was made of thick adobe walls, without exterior windows. The hacienda had 2 inner courtyards, or placitas, around which a total of 21 rooms were built. It was constructed as a fortress for protection against attacks by Plains tribes, such as Comanche and Apache raiders. When there was a threat of violence, the livestock were brought into the courtyards of the hacienda for safety. This a great introduction to Spanish Colonial life and architecture! https://taos.org/places/la-hacienda-de-los-martinez/ And don't miss the Millicent Rogers Museum! Millicent Rogers (1902-1953) was the granddaughter of Henry Huttleston Rogers, one of the founders of the Standard Oil Company. At her homes in New York, Virginia, Italy and elsewhere, she entertained the great and splendid from American industrialists to European nobility. She was the fashionista of her day. In her later years, she visited and eventually settled in Taos, New Mexico. Here, she became close friends with many of the founding members of the Taos artist’s colony, including Dorothy Brett. Due to rheumatic fever as a child, Rogers was often ill and so the high mountain air helped her physically. Sadly, however, she died very young leaving three sons and a collection of jewelry, weavings and art that live on in the museum named for her. A central permanent exhibit in the museum showcases the turquoise and silver jewelry collection assembled by Rogers during her life. https://millicentrogers.org/pages/about-the-museum