Guidebook for Taos
Food Scene
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteBest food and romantic atmosphere. Cash Only though.
Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StGreat food and drinks.
Best New Mexican food in Taos. Go early because it is a small but very busy.
123 locals recommend
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnBest New Mexican food in Taos. Go early because it is a small but very busy.
Good Sweet Potato Fries. Casual dining and drinks with nice sunset views of the plaza.
34 locals recommend
The Gorge Bar and Grill
103 E PlazaGood Sweet Potato Fries. Casual dining and drinks with nice sunset views of the plaza.
Mondo Italiano Taos
832 Paseo Del Pueblo SurExcellent Italian food on a budget.
Excellent food in the Taos Inn. Enjoy the live music in the lobby/Adobe Bar for more casual dining. Major locals hangout.
43 locals recommend
Doc Martin's Restaurant
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteExcellent food in the Taos Inn. Enjoy the live music in the lobby/Adobe Bar for more casual dining. Major locals hangout.
Old Martina's Hall
4140 NM-68Good food and nice ambiance. Nice bakery items also.
Brewery with fun casual limited menu in a cozy setting.. Sometimes with live music, particularly outdoors in the summer.
12 locals recommend
Eske's Brew Pub and Eatery
106 Des Georges PlBrewery with fun casual limited menu in a cozy setting.. Sometimes with live music, particularly outdoors in the summer.
The Burger Stand @ Taos Ale House
401 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteMicro brewery with good burgers.
Pizanos
23 NM-150Best pizza in Taos with other great Italian dishes too.
Stella's Italian Restaurant
112 Cam De La PlacitaExcellent Italian food and great ambiance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food, (try the fish and chips and the enchiladas.) Late night place for live music and dancing. Music typically begins at 9:30. Casual place where the locals hang out.
82 locals recommend
The Alley Cantina
121 Teresina LnGreat food, (try the fish and chips and the enchiladas.) Late night place for live music and dancing. Music typically begins at 9:30. Casual place where the locals hang out.
Major historical hang out for live music, food and drinks from 6-9:30. Favorite spot for both locals and visitors. Get there early to find a seat.
91 locals recommend
The Historic Taos Inn
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteMajor historical hang out for live music, food and drinks from 6-9:30. Favorite spot for both locals and visitors. Get there early to find a seat.
Live music, dancing, food and brews on the mesa out towards the gorge bridge.
122 locals recommend
Taos Mesa Brewing
20 ABC Mesa RdLive music, dancing, food and brews on the mesa out towards the gorge bridge.
If Taos Mesa Brewing is too far to go try their in town location, same beer, good food and some live music too.
86 locals recommend
Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room
201 Paseo Del Pueblo SurIf Taos Mesa Brewing is too far to go try their in town location, same beer, good food and some live music too.
Sagebrush Inn & Suites
1508 Paseo Del Pueblo SurBest place for Country Music.
Sightseeing
Taos Pueblo
Unique historic UNESCO site is a must see when in Taos.
Incredible views! This bridge has been featured in several movies including Natural Born Killers and one of the Terminator movies. Nice trail south from the rest area on the west side of the bridge.
226 locals recommend
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Incredible views! This bridge has been featured in several movies including Natural Born Killers and one of the Terminator movies. Nice trail south from the rest area on the west side of the bridge.
Arroyo Seco
Quaint shops, restaurants and art galleries.
Most photographed and painted church in the country.
35 locals recommend
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
60 St Francis PlazaMost photographed and painted church in the country.
Parks & Nature
South Boundary Trail
Very close in Taos Canon. Good for mountain bikes too.
Devisadero Loop Trail 108 Trailhead
Very close. Good for mountain bikes too.
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceSkiing, hiking (many hiking trails), fishing.
Pilar
Fishing, white water rafting and hiking.
Shopping
Taos Artist Collective
106a Paseo Del Pueblo NorteArt Gallery with works by your co-host among others.
Walmart
926 Paseo Del Pueblo SurBent Street
Bent StreetJohn Dunn Shops
120-124 Bent StGreat place to walk and shop.
Twirl
225 Cam De La PlacitaToy store and kids activity center.
Essentials
Smith's Food and Drug
224 Paseo Del Pueblo SurBest place for grouches and gas too.
Albertsons Market
710 A Paseo Del Pueblo SurCid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteLocally owned organic and healthy foods.
Entertainment & Activities
Taos Youth and Family Center
407 Paseo Del Cañon EIce skating, swimming, video games and pool.