Jennifer’s guidebook
Food scene
On your way up to the Taos Ski Valley, this sophisticated restaurant has a Taos style, Kiva's, outdoor seating, a beautiful bar and sales wine.
Reservations are recommended for dinner in the main area.
The kitchen is superb, the service fast and pleasurably accommodating. Medley's changes up its locally and worldly inspired dishes often enough to not get bored yet long enough to enjoy some favorites.
Organic, local and seasonal. This place is rustic glam and full of romance. The restaurant also boast great outdoor seating on the main road of Taos and has a fantastic sound buffer for all the tourism. Its a nice place, fashion and style required. A night for a special occasion.
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The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteOrganic, local and seasonal. This place is rustic glam and full of romance. The restaurant also boast great outdoor seating on the main road of Taos and has a fantastic sound buffer for all the tourism. Its a nice place, fashion and style required. A night for a special occasion.
This fine restaurant serves up some class with its local downtown ambience admist the John Dunn boutique shopping plaza.
They have outdoor seating and a bar that has an amazing happy hour $6 menu, from 3-6 pm. It is located in top of the old house and is called the Tree Top Lounge. A swanky environment it is a great place for sophisticated and working professional adults to lounge and take in views of the shops. Its a jive place on the weekends, sometimes playing reggae in the bar.
97 locals raden deze aan
Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StThis fine restaurant serves up some class with its local downtown ambience admist the John Dunn boutique shopping plaza.
They have outdoor seating and a bar that has an amazing happy hour $6 menu, from 3-6 pm. It is located in top of the old house and is called the Tree Top Lounge. A swanky environment it is a great place for sophisticated and working professional adults to lounge and take in views of the shops. Its a jive place on the weekends, sometimes playing reggae in the bar.
Medley.
100 NM-150A global wine bar that features charcuterie boards. Real artisan selections that one would not have a chance to taste otherwise. You will not be finding these selections at your grocery store. They have a dinner club and sale wine.
Located downtown Taos amongst all the shops and right next to the John Dunn Plaza.
29 locals raden deze aan
Parcht
103 E PlazaA global wine bar that features charcuterie boards. Real artisan selections that one would not have a chance to taste otherwise. You will not be finding these selections at your grocery store. They have a dinner club and sale wine.
Located downtown Taos amongst all the shops and right next to the John Dunn Plaza.
This local brew venue is the place for music events. On the nightly. They also host long weekend music festivals that draw in a crowd from all the larger cities and even out of state guests.
It's one of the main players for Taos night life and serves up good locally inspired brew pub food.
122 locals raden deze aan
Taos Mesa Brewing
20 ABC Mesa RdThis local brew venue is the place for music events. On the nightly. They also host long weekend music festivals that draw in a crowd from all the larger cities and even out of state guests.
It's one of the main players for Taos night life and serves up good locally inspired brew pub food.
Local wine, need I say more?
Outdoor seating by a river, convenient highway location.
21 locals raden deze aan
Vivác Winery
2075 NM-68Local wine, need I say more?
Outdoor seating by a river, convenient highway location.
Located in a upscale country wood boutique shopping plaza. Its rustic and organic local food makes it comforting and worthy of a stay. Great outdoor seating, gardens, metal wind art and water features.
Make sure to browse the shops, there are some really good ones here. Like Overland, The Red Arrow and several art galleries.
50 locals raden deze aan
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteLocated in a upscale country wood boutique shopping plaza. Its rustic and organic local food makes it comforting and worthy of a stay. Great outdoor seating, gardens, metal wind art and water features.
Make sure to browse the shops, there are some really good ones here. Like Overland, The Red Arrow and several art galleries.
Authentic, delicious, decadent and stylish. This is a bean to bar chocolate paradise. Go!
36 locals raden deze aan
Chokola'
100-198 Juan Largo LnAuthentic, delicious, decadent and stylish. This is a bean to bar chocolate paradise. Go!
Local breakfast diner with an extensive menu lunch and dinner. They serve breakfast all day long. Here you will find classic local diner food. Chile, pinon and all the comforts one visits local cafes for. A good local scene of old timers, long time locals and a mass of tourism. Weekends are hugely busy so perhaps a weekday for a better experience.
Drawback they use Styrofoam, you can always ask for foil or bring your own containers.
Also they have a bakery. Cinnamon rolls and all the favorites.
70 locals raden deze aan
Michael's Kitchen Restaurant and Bakery
304-C Pueblo St RdLocal breakfast diner with an extensive menu lunch and dinner. They serve breakfast all day long. Here you will find classic local diner food. Chile, pinon and all the comforts one visits local cafes for. A good local scene of old timers, long time locals and a mass of tourism. Weekends are hugely busy so perhaps a weekday for a better experience.
Drawback they use Styrofoam, you can always ask for foil or bring your own containers.
Also they have a bakery. Cinnamon rolls and all the favorites.
Less of a crowd, locals spot. Only down fall is that they do not serve hashbrowns which sometimes you just really have to have.
Classic café, breakfast and lunch.
24 locals raden deze aan
Taos Diner II
216 Paseo Del Pueblo SurLess of a crowd, locals spot. Only down fall is that they do not serve hashbrowns which sometimes you just really have to have.
Classic café, breakfast and lunch.
El Gamal
112 Dona Luz StGreat environment and vegetarian food. Casual and authentic.
Local brew house and pub food. Downtown Taos, convenient location this place is fun for after work and weekends.
Gluten free Fare.
86 locals raden deze aan
Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room
201 Paseo Del Pueblo SurLocal brew house and pub food. Downtown Taos, convenient location this place is fun for after work and weekends.
Gluten free Fare.
Oh man, the crust on their pizzas is noteworthy. Its fluffy, buttery and sprinkled with seeds. Its a warm and cozy environment with good indoor and outdoor seating. Wine, beer, pizza and pastas.
Pretty much good views all around Taos and you will love the windows too. Its located right across the streets from CID's organic grocery store.
44 locals raden deze aan
Taos Pizza Out Back
712 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteOh man, the crust on their pizzas is noteworthy. Its fluffy, buttery and sprinkled with seeds. Its a warm and cozy environment with good indoor and outdoor seating. Wine, beer, pizza and pastas.
Pretty much good views all around Taos and you will love the windows too. Its located right across the streets from CID's organic grocery store.
Our sweet little organic grocery store.
For its size I am actually really impressed with the market selections. This is a super popular place to meet all the health conscious locals of Taos. People get dressed up and take the time to look good as you run into everyone that is anybody in Taos, here at this location.
123 locals raden deze aan
Cid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteOur sweet little organic grocery store.
For its size I am actually really impressed with the market selections. This is a super popular place to meet all the health conscious locals of Taos. People get dressed up and take the time to look good as you run into everyone that is anybody in Taos, here at this location.
Home made candy! Ice cream and sweet delights. Most often you can catch them making the candy right up front amongst customers. Its super cool and locally inspired.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
112 S PlazaHome made candy! Ice cream and sweet delights. Most often you can catch them making the candy right up front amongst customers. Its super cool and locally inspired.
Gluten free buns and options.
Beer Floats, sports t.v. and burgers.
66 locals raden deze aan
The Burger Stand @ Taos Ale House
401 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGluten free buns and options.
Beer Floats, sports t.v. and burgers.
This is a place for cocktails and conversation. Indoor and outdoor seating right downtown Taos by the John Dunn shopping plaza. Stylish and inspired.
Plus they distill their own vodka!
32 locals raden deze aan
The Lounge by Rolling Still Distillery
110 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThis is a place for cocktails and conversation. Indoor and outdoor seating right downtown Taos by the John Dunn shopping plaza. Stylish and inspired.
Plus they distill their own vodka!
Support your local farmers, get some fresh air and see the local community.
Perfect for a date and for getting groceries for a special dinner at home.
23 locals raden deze aan
Taos Farmers's Market
105 Cam De La PlacitaSupport your local farmers, get some fresh air and see the local community.
Perfect for a date and for getting groceries for a special dinner at home.
This place cooks in a clay fire oven in the open of the restaurant. Its on your way to Taos Ski Valley. They use quality ingredients and it has amazing views. Indoor and outdoor seating.
30 locals raden deze aan
Common Fire
88 NM-150This place cooks in a clay fire oven in the open of the restaurant. Its on your way to Taos Ski Valley. They use quality ingredients and it has amazing views. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Best place in town for your alcoholic beverage needs. Its of higher standards and carries more of a artisanal selection.
9 locals raden deze aan
The Cellar Fine Wines Beers and Spirits
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBest place in town for your alcoholic beverage needs. Its of higher standards and carries more of a artisanal selection.
Black Mesa Winery
1502 NM-68Tonic
103 E Water StSazón
221 Shelby StCoyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
132 W Water StSecreto Lounge
210 Don Gaspar AveChez Mamou French Bakery & Cafe
217 E Palace AveSanta Fe-boerenmarkt
1607 Paseo De PeraltaSecond best fine dinging restaurant in Taos, North of town towards the ski valley.
74 locals raden deze aan
Medley.
100 NM-150Second best fine dinging restaurant in Taos, North of town towards the ski valley.
The Lounge by Rolling Still Distillery
110 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteArtisanal local Vodka.
Rustic, quality ingredients, fabulous views and outdoor patio seating.
50 locals raden deze aan
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteRustic, quality ingredients, fabulous views and outdoor patio seating.
El Pilar Food Truck
Best food truck in the area.
Reasonably priced, downtown steakhouse. Nice ambiance, outdoor patio seating, great little bar.
37 locals raden deze aan
Martyrs Steakhouse
146 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteReasonably priced, downtown steakhouse. Nice ambiance, outdoor patio seating, great little bar.
Sazón
221 Shelby StThe owner has recently received a James Beards Award.
Market Steer Steakhouse
210 Don Gaspar AveSteakhouse, fine dining.
Order menu from steakhouse, while lounging next door. Fantastic cocktail bar, with outdoor historical hotel seating.
21 locals raden deze aan
Secreto Lounge
210 Don Gaspar AveOrder menu from steakhouse, while lounging next door. Fantastic cocktail bar, with outdoor historical hotel seating.
Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room
210 Don Gaspar AveLocal wines.
Cute deli, small grocery with organic and natural products, outdoor patio seating.
11 locals raden deze aan
Dixon Cooperative Market
215 NM-75Cute deli, small grocery with organic and natural products, outdoor patio seating.
Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room
201 Paseo Del Pueblo SurGeronimo
724 Canyon RdFine Dining and Santa Fe's number one awarded restaurant.
Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
132 W Water StAmazing service and food!
Vivác Winery
2075 NM-68Local Wine Scene.
Sightseeing
Down the street from our property, this visitor center is a fun place to see what this river frontage has to offer.
Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center
2873 NM-68Down the street from our property, this visitor center is a fun place to see what this river frontage has to offer.
Pueblo Balloons
320 Paseo Del Pueblo SurIf you have never been on a hot air balloon, then you simply must do it.
John Dunn Bridge
County Road B-007Taos Pueblo
Boutique Shopping
Worldly and local fashion for women. Judith the owner has been here for 33 years. She carries fashion from Europe and I am always surprised with what I find in this boutique.
From the outside it looks like it could be for older women but don't let that deter you. Judith's aesthetic is mature, go inside and you'll find all sorts of good selections.
Spotted Bear
127 Paseo Del Pueblo SurWorldly and local fashion for women. Judith the owner has been here for 33 years. She carries fashion from Europe and I am always surprised with what I find in this boutique.
From the outside it looks like it could be for older women but don't let that deter you. Judith's aesthetic is mature, go inside and you'll find all sorts of good selections.
A fun day you will have visiting our local boutique shops. Clothes, Culinary, Crystals, Books and so much more.
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John Dunn Shops
120-124 Bent StA fun day you will have visiting our local boutique shops. Clothes, Culinary, Crystals, Books and so much more.
Michelle's
136 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteTaos Gems and Minerals
637 Paseo Del Pueblo SurTaos Rockers
Crystals and Minerals.
Taos Gems and Minerals
637 Paseo Del Pueblo SurCrystals.
La Tierra Mineral Gallery
Crystal, Gems and Lamps.
Monet's Kitchen
Spotted Bear
127 Paseo Del Pueblo SurWomens fashionable clothing. European designers, unique picks, flashy.
Michelle's
136 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteWomens local clothing store. Slippers, Weekender bags and clothing.
Goler Fine Imported Shoes
125 E Palace AveWomens Shoes.
Parts Unknown
Men and womens southwest clothing store.
Wellness
Yoga, Ecstatic Dance, and so much more. This local space is for the conscious person who values self care and likes to make it a fun experience. They host special music events that promote wellness and community.
The High Frequency Loft
1335 Gusdorf RdYoga, Ecstatic Dance, and so much more. This local space is for the conscious person who values self care and likes to make it a fun experience. They host special music events that promote wellness and community.
It boasts four different minerals, and has many pools. A little oasis, its the only real place in OJO. They have a restaurant that is farm to table, a retail area and many therapists to accommodate its popularity. Plus they offer lodging and RV accomodations.
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Ojo Caliente
It boasts four different minerals, and has many pools. A little oasis, its the only real place in OJO. They have a restaurant that is farm to table, a retail area and many therapists to accommodate its popularity. Plus they offer lodging and RV accomodations.
Epic views, gorgeous soak, lovely hike. Locate on the Rio Grande River, one may see big horn sheep amongst its trail.
26 locals raden deze aan
Manby Hot Springs
Epic views, gorgeous soak, lovely hike. Locate on the Rio Grande River, one may see big horn sheep amongst its trail.
More wonderful hot springs. Located off the old and original highway of Taos.
19 locals raden deze aan
Black Rock Hot Springs
More wonderful hot springs. Located off the old and original highway of Taos.
The High Frequency Loft
1335 Gusdorf RdRecreation
This is a challenging mountain that will please the best of them. Its been undergoing some major upgrades over the last several years. So its fun even if you do not want to ski or board. The shops, restaurants and sites will add to your day for sure and are worth visiting just to have a nice day outside in high elevations.
This location is the 3rd closest to our property.
240 locals raden deze aan
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceThis is a challenging mountain that will please the best of them. Its been undergoing some major upgrades over the last several years. So its fun even if you do not want to ski or board. The shops, restaurants and sites will add to your day for sure and are worth visiting just to have a nice day outside in high elevations.
This location is the 3rd closest to our property.
Another ski and snowboard resort, it is the only one out of 8 that offers night access.
Angel Fire is the second closest ski resort to our property locations.
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Angel Fire Resort
10 Miller LnAnother ski and snowboard resort, it is the only one out of 8 that offers night access.
Angel Fire is the second closest ski resort to our property locations.
Epic views, gorgeous soak, lovely hike. Locate on the Rio Grande River, one may see big horn sheep amongst its trail.
26 locals raden deze aan
Manby Hot Springs
Epic views, gorgeous soak, lovely hike. Locate on the Rio Grande River, one may see big horn sheep amongst its trail.
More wonderful hot springs. Located off the old and original highway of Taos.
19 locals raden deze aan
Black Rock Hot Springs
More wonderful hot springs. Located off the old and original highway of Taos.
This ski resort is the closest to our property. It is good for beginner and families. 10,000' elevation and beautiful mountains.
46 locals raden deze aan
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort
5224 NM-518This ski resort is the closest to our property. It is good for beginner and families. 10,000' elevation and beautiful mountains.
Red River is an active town and ski resort. Hosting biker rallys, car shows, concerts and whole variety of worthy events.
Plus its a fun little resort town with epic views.
42 locals raden deze aan
Red River Ski & Summer Area
400 Pioneer RdRed River is an active town and ski resort. Hosting biker rallys, car shows, concerts and whole variety of worthy events.
Plus its a fun little resort town with epic views.
Santa Fe National Forest
Far Flung Adventures
15 NM-522Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceMost Advanced Course in New Mexico.
Angel Fire Resort
10 Miller LnNight boarding and skiing.
Ski Resort 30 minutes north of Taos. Cute little mountain town.
42 locals raden deze aan
Red River Ski & Summer Area
400 Pioneer RdSki Resort 30 minutes north of Taos. Cute little mountain town.
Entertainment
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirElectronic music and art that is out of this world imaginative.
Santa Fe Opera
301 Opera DrViolet Crown Santa Fe
1606 Alcaldesa StParadiso
Ecstatic Dance
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirDj's and art.
Tonic
103 E Water StJazz Club, food and cocktails.