Guidebook for Taos
Food Scene
Great organic food in beautiful setting with ponds and Mountain View’s, delicious breakfasts and lunches, do not miss!
50 residents recomanen
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat organic food in beautiful setting with ponds and Mountain View’s, delicious breakfasts and lunches, do not miss!
Great food, awesome Salmon tacos, diverse ala carte menu, blood orange margaritas, and authentic old Taos house feel. Historic house Indoor and nice outdoor patio dining.
37 residents recomanen
Martyrs Steakhouse
146 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat food, awesome Salmon tacos, diverse ala carte menu, blood orange margaritas, and authentic old Taos house feel. Historic house Indoor and nice outdoor patio dining.
Called the living room of Taos, free live local music most evenings, great food and drinks, nice patio.
43 residents recomanen
Doc Martin's Restaurant
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteCalled the living room of Taos, free live local music most evenings, great food and drinks, nice patio.
Best Northern New Mexican food, colorful spot, try Chile caribe on your dishes. Outdoor and indoor dining. Not to miss. North end of town.
123 residents recomanen
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnBest Northern New Mexican food, colorful spot, try Chile caribe on your dishes. Outdoor and indoor dining. Not to miss. North end of town.
Great restaurant in an 18th century church with locally sourced and mostly organic ingredients. Very romantic. Outdoor and indoor seating.
139 residents recomanen
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat restaurant in an 18th century church with locally sourced and mostly organic ingredients. Very romantic. Outdoor and indoor seating.
Good variety menu with patio overlooking the plaza. Mahi Fish tacos excellent!
34 residents recomanen
The Gorge Bar and Grill
103 E PlazaGood variety menu with patio overlooking the plaza. Mahi Fish tacos excellent!
Great French/Latin breakfast and lunch place with outdoor and indoor dining on north end of town. Delicious!
60 residents recomanen
Gutiz
812B Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat French/Latin breakfast and lunch place with outdoor and indoor dining on north end of town. Delicious!
Great brew pub with locally made brews, outdoor and indoor seating. Check ahead if mothership location in Taos mesa near gorge bridge is open. Second location in Taos too! Lots of live music to enjoy!
86 residents recomanen
Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room
201 Paseo Del Pueblo SurGreat brew pub with locally made brews, outdoor and indoor seating. Check ahead if mothership location in Taos mesa near gorge bridge is open. Second location in Taos too! Lots of live music to enjoy!
Best pizza anywhere in funky hippie days ambiance with outdoor and indoor seating. Try green Chile chicken shredder pizza with salad, best pesto dressing anywhere. Huge slices.
44 residents recomanen
Taos Pizza Out Back
712 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBest pizza anywhere in funky hippie days ambiance with outdoor and indoor seating. Try green Chile chicken shredder pizza with salad, best pesto dressing anywhere. Huge slices.
Unique delicious Asian inspired dishes next to Taos Inn, old historic Manby house, outdoor (front and back) and indoor seating.
10 residents recomanen
Donabe Asian Kitchen
133 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteUnique delicious Asian inspired dishes next to Taos Inn, old historic Manby house, outdoor (front and back) and indoor seating.
Great place in plaza with delicious breakfast and lunch fare, outdoor seating, chef also from Love Apple.
34 residents recomanen
Manzanita Market
103 N PlazaGreat place in plaza with delicious breakfast and lunch fare, outdoor seating, chef also from Love Apple.
Always rates high, interesting food options, small plates and large, nice outdoor patio. Excellent food, reservations a must.
74 residents recomanen
Medley.
100 NM-150Always rates high, interesting food options, small plates and large, nice outdoor patio. Excellent food, reservations a must.
Parks & Nature
Nice wooded trail that traverses the Taos Canyon, gentle grade
10 residents recomanen
South Boundary Trail
Nice wooded trail that traverses the Taos Canyon, gentle grade
Summertime hiking up above timberline, great high mountain lake and views
19 residents recomanen
Williams Lake
Summertime hiking up above timberline, great high mountain lake and views
Italianos Canyon
High country hike in lush canyon alongside stream
Gorge bridge and rim trail is panoramic view place for Taos Mesa and Sangre de Cristo mountains. Access also from south of Taos at Pilar for nice hikes and camping down by the Rio. River Rafting takes place here too!
13 residents recomanen
Monument Nacional del Riu Grande del Nord
New Mexico 68Gorge bridge and rim trail is panoramic view place for Taos Mesa and Sangre de Cristo mountains. Access also from south of Taos at Pilar for nice hikes and camping down by the Rio. River Rafting takes place here too!
Great trails on BLM land down to the Rio Grande in valley below
19 residents recomanen
Wild Rivers Visitors Center
1120 NM-378Great trails on BLM land down to the Rio Grande in valley below
Shopping
Plaça de Taos
North PlazaCenter of old town with plaza, events, farmers market in summer
Whole foods type market, lots of organic produce and health items, lots of dishes, salads, home made items prepared for take out and cook at home.
17 residents recomanen
Cids Food Market station
Whole foods type market, lots of organic produce and health items, lots of dishes, salads, home made items prepared for take out and cook at home.
Lovely pedestrian friendly shopping, dining, etc in historic Taos, outdoor alley just off plaza to the north.
21 residents recomanen
John Dunn Shops
120-124 Bent StLovely pedestrian friendly shopping, dining, etc in historic Taos, outdoor alley just off plaza to the north.
Essentials
part of Kroger (King Soopers) chain, wine and beer, fairly good organic selection, Starbucks inside.
93 residents recomanen
Smith's Food and Drug
224 Paseo Del Pueblo Surpart of Kroger (King Soopers) chain, wine and beer, fairly good organic selection, Starbucks inside.
Arts & Culture
Historic pueblo, a world heritage site, occupied continuosly from the 1200's. Unique adobe construction, arts and crafts and dance and ceremonial days throughout the year. Open Thursday- Monday, except for ceremonial days, check in advance for hours and entry fee required at the entrance.
228 residents recomanen
Taos Pueblo
Historic pueblo, a world heritage site, occupied continuosly from the 1200's. Unique adobe construction, arts and crafts and dance and ceremonial days throughout the year. Open Thursday- Monday, except for ceremonial days, check in advance for hours and entry fee required at the entrance.
Amazing collection of native american arts and crafts, lots of information on the history of Taos and Northern New Mexico.
61 residents recomanen
Millicent Rogers Museum
1504 Millicent Rogers RdAmazing collection of native american arts and crafts, lots of information on the history of Taos and Northern New Mexico.
Beautiful new temple to Hanuman at the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, Ram Dass's guru from India. Open to visitors with free daily lunch at 12:30 and chanting Sundays at 11:30. Look online for more information. Closed temporarily.
9 residents recomanen
Hanuman Temple
416 Geronimo LnBeautiful new temple to Hanuman at the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, Ram Dass's guru from India. Open to visitors with free daily lunch at 12:30 and chanting Sundays at 11:30. Look online for more information. Closed temporarily.
Amazing architectural details in this historic house of Nicholai Fechin, famed artist and sculptor and early Taos resident. Many paintings by other Taos artists of early days as well. Studio, gardens and gift shop.
43 residents recomanen
Taos Art Museum
227 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAmazing architectural details in this historic house of Nicholai Fechin, famed artist and sculptor and early Taos resident. Many paintings by other Taos artists of early days as well. Studio, gardens and gift shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Best natural developed hot springs, with 5 different mineral waters and numerous outdoor pools and private baths. Great restaurant on site. Worth a day trip, just 30 minutes from Taos.
78 residents recomanen
Ojo Caliente
Best natural developed hot springs, with 5 different mineral waters and numerous outdoor pools and private baths. Great restaurant on site. Worth a day trip, just 30 minutes from Taos.
World class ski area with quaint village. Best skiing, lots of intermediate and advanced runs.
240 residents recomanen
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceWorld class ski area with quaint village. Best skiing, lots of intermediate and advanced runs.
Affordable ski area with more beginner- intermediate skiing and other outdoor activities. Summertime mountain biking at ski area with great trails.
57 residents recomanen
Angel Fire Resort
10 Miller LnAffordable ski area with more beginner- intermediate skiing and other outdoor activities. Summertime mountain biking at ski area with great trails.
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort
5224 NM-518Smaller family oriented affordable ski area