Guidebook for Taos
Arts & Culture
Storyteller Cinemas
110 Old Talpa Canon Rdlocal movie theater
Shopping
note: Is not a Super-Walmart (tho not for lack of trying- they manage to stuff a lot into this smaller store). ie, groceries are somewhat limited, but they carry basics.
14 residents recomanen
Walmart
926 Paseo Del Pueblo Surnote: Is not a Super-Walmart (tho not for lack of trying- they manage to stuff a lot into this smaller store). ie, groceries are somewhat limited, but they carry basics.
Food Scene
Coffeeshop, expresso, natural foods lunch/breakfast. Right around the corner from my house.
26 residents recomanen
KOKO Coffee/Deli/Carry-Out
1033 Paseo Del Pueblo SurCoffeeshop, expresso, natural foods lunch/breakfast. Right around the corner from my house.
5 Star Burgers
1032 Paseo Del Pueblo SurBest green chile burgers, natural foods, salads
Taos Java
1006 Paseo Del Pueblo SurCoffee shop
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
1023 Paseo Del Pueblo SurChinese food, tho i prefer Yu Garden, also within a block and half of house
Overall best asian food in Taos. Right around the corner from my house.
7 residents recomanen
Yu Garden Asian Cuisine
1033 Paseo Del Pueblo SurOverall best asian food in Taos. Right around the corner from my house.
Map is incorrect; they have moved to just across Paseo Sur from my house. Great inexpensive rellenos and such
13 residents recomanen
Toribios
1630 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteMap is incorrect; they have moved to just across Paseo Sur from my house. Great inexpensive rellenos and such
Wired? Cyber Cafe
Funky local coffee shop, writer-friendly
Best breakfast in town, including New Mexican and natural-foods dishes. there is a larger one- Taos Diner I- located on the north side of town. Both are fabulous for breakfast and lunch.
24 residents recomanen
Taos Diner II
216 Paseo Del Pueblo SurBest breakfast in town, including New Mexican and natural-foods dishes. there is a larger one- Taos Diner I- located on the north side of town. Both are fabulous for breakfast and lunch.
Good mexican and new mexican food, a local favorite known as "The Guad". Not high in atmosphere- you order at a counter, and it tends to be noisy- but the food is good.
53 residents recomanen
Guadalajara Grill
822 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGood mexican and new mexican food, a local favorite known as "The Guad". Not high in atmosphere- you order at a counter, and it tends to be noisy- but the food is good.
Arguably the best New Mexican restaurant in Taos, and not expensive. Best to call ahead at busy times; the place is tiny and fills up quickly.
123 residents recomanen
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnArguably the best New Mexican restaurant in Taos, and not expensive. Best to call ahead at busy times; the place is tiny and fills up quickly.
Many say this is the best espresso and coffee in Taos. It's tiny, there are only three stools, but in good weather you can sit on the bench outside.
59 residents recomanen
World Cup Café
102 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteMany say this is the best espresso and coffee in Taos. It's tiny, there are only three stools, but in good weather you can sit on the bench outside.
Another great coffee shop, tho it is several miles north of my house.
10 residents recomanen
The Coffee Spot
900 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAnother great coffee shop, tho it is several miles north of my house.
Eske's is a local's favorite. Cosy, eclectic eatery and brewery, with beer garden outdoors in the summer. Local musicians playing every weekend evening.
12 residents recomanen
Eske's Brew Pub and Eatery
106 Des Georges PlEske's is a local's favorite. Cosy, eclectic eatery and brewery, with beer garden outdoors in the summer. Local musicians playing every weekend evening.
La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo Surgreat little new mexican food cafe
Located in the Taos Inn. wide range of local, new mexican, and other dishes.
43 residents recomanen
Doc Martin's Restaurant
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteLocated in the Taos Inn. wide range of local, new mexican, and other dishes.
Local favorite for mid-to-higher end dining. Try the mango-chicken enchiladas! cosy little upstairs bar
97 residents recomanen
Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StLocal favorite for mid-to-higher end dining. Try the mango-chicken enchiladas! cosy little upstairs bar
Gutiz
812B Paseo Del Pueblo NorteFusian cuisine
Essentials
Nearest full-service supermarket (WalMart has limited groceries).
41 residents recomanen
Albertsons Market
710 A Paseo Del Pueblo SurNearest full-service supermarket (WalMart has limited groceries).
Best natural/organic foods grocery source. Kind of like a Whole Foods, but completely local and independent. Has take-out organic foods and food/salad bar.
123 residents recomanen
Cid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBest natural/organic foods grocery source. Kind of like a Whole Foods, but completely local and independent. Has take-out organic foods and food/salad bar.
Everything Else
Us Bank
nearest bank and ATM
Walgreens
811 Paseo Del Pueblo SurNearest pharmacy
Great splurge. Located in an old adobe chapel, this little gourmet restaurant cooks locally-sourced, organic foods, with different specials every night, and excellent wine list.
139 residents recomanen
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat splurge. Located in an old adobe chapel, this little gourmet restaurant cooks locally-sourced, organic foods, with different specials every night, and excellent wine list.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Taos Inn's nickname is "The Living Room of Taos". The Adobe Bar- which also includes the lobby and patios. Food, music, and great people-watching. Doc Martin's Restaurant is also here.
91 residents recomanen
The Historic Taos Inn
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThe Taos Inn's nickname is "The Living Room of Taos". The Adobe Bar- which also includes the lobby and patios. Food, music, and great people-watching. Doc Martin's Restaurant is also here.
The only late-night spot open in Taos, The Alley always has live music, and also a full restaurant menu.
82 residents recomanen
The Alley Cantina
121 Teresina LnThe only late-night spot open in Taos, The Alley always has live music, and also a full restaurant menu.
Approximately a 15-minute drive from my house, "The Mesa" has great live music and a totally funky, relaxed Taos atmosphere, and good food and beer, too.
122 residents recomanen
Taos Mesa Brewing
20 ABC Mesa RdApproximately a 15-minute drive from my house, "The Mesa" has great live music and a totally funky, relaxed Taos atmosphere, and good food and beer, too.