Guidebook for Taos
Food Scene
Koko is about a one-block walk from my house. In addition to coffee and tea, there are organic foods and baked goods.
26 locals recommend
KOKO Coffee/Deli/Carry-Out
1033 Paseo Del Pueblo SurKoko is about a one-block walk from my house. In addition to coffee and tea, there are organic foods and baked goods.
My favorite recommendation for local New Mexican food, this tiny cafe has a great atmosphere and great local food.
123 locals recommend
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnMy favorite recommendation for local New Mexican food, this tiny cafe has a great atmosphere and great local food.
Less than two blocks from my house, this easy-going eatery features grass-fed burgers & includes vegetarian selections & craft beers/wines. I recommend the sweet potato fries with green chile mayo.
40 locals recommend
5 Star Burgers
1032 Paseo Del Pueblo SurLess than two blocks from my house, this easy-going eatery features grass-fed burgers & includes vegetarian selections & craft beers/wines. I recommend the sweet potato fries with green chile mayo.
Yu Garden Asian Cuisine
1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Surgood asian cafe, only one block from my house.
This very funky, very-Taos coffeehouse and cyber-cafe is sprawled in an acre of gardens, with many interesting nooks and crannies. A favorite hangout of local writers and artists.
6 locals recommend
Wired? Cyber Cafe
This very funky, very-Taos coffeehouse and cyber-cafe is sprawled in an acre of gardens, with many interesting nooks and crannies. A favorite hangout of local writers and artists.
Good nearby, low-frills, tasty mexican and new mexican food. A local favorite, there's also one on the north side of town. Has beer, too.
53 locals recommend
Guadalajara Grill
822 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGood nearby, low-frills, tasty mexican and new mexican food. A local favorite, there's also one on the north side of town. Has beer, too.
El Meze
1017 Paseo Del Pueblo Nortehigh end, gourmet new mexican food in an ancient hacienda.
Enchanting, special small eatery featuring locally-sourced gourmet food and excellent wines, located in an ancient adobe chapel.
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteEnchanting, special small eatery featuring locally-sourced gourmet food and excellent wines, located in an ancient adobe chapel.
Locals fave and top choice for full-service breakfast. Many organic/veg/gluten-free choices, as well as classic eggs/local bacon, green chile. There's also one on the south side across from McDonald's
39 locals recommend
Taos Diner
908 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteLocals fave and top choice for full-service breakfast. Many organic/veg/gluten-free choices, as well as classic eggs/local bacon, green chile. There's also one on the south side across from McDonald's
See my listing for Taos Diner Northside. This is a smaller branch, across from McDonald's just south of Taos Plaza. Same food.
24 locals recommend
Taos Diner II
216 Paseo Del Pueblo SurSee my listing for Taos Diner Northside. This is a smaller branch, across from McDonald's just south of Taos Plaza. Same food.
Essentials
Closest place for basic groceries, pharmacy, etc. (Hey, it's Walmart. But it's there).
14 locals recommend
Walmart
926 Paseo Del Pueblo SurClosest place for basic groceries, pharmacy, etc. (Hey, it's Walmart. But it's there).
Nearest full-service supermarket. Please note, it is NOT accurately marked on the map. its actual address is 720 Paseo Sur, at the corner of La Posta Rd., less a mile north of my house.
41 locals recommend
Albertsons Market
710 A Paseo Del Pueblo SurNearest full-service supermarket. Please note, it is NOT accurately marked on the map. its actual address is 720 Paseo Sur, at the corner of La Posta Rd., less a mile north of my house.
The other big supermarket in town, also consistently has by far the cheapest gas station prices in town.
93 locals recommend
Smith's Food and Drug
224 Paseo Del Pueblo SurThe other big supermarket in town, also consistently has by far the cheapest gas station prices in town.
Arts & Culture
This is the only movie theater in the area, and it's a block from the house.
14 locals recommend
Storyteller Cinemas
110 Old Talpa Canon RdThis is the only movie theater in the area, and it's a block from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rated as the #2 small brewery in the US by Conde Naste, this very funky, character-full venue is worth the drive from town. Often the best music in town, and definitely the best views.
122 locals recommend
Taos Mesa Brewing
20 ABC Mesa RdRated as the #2 small brewery in the US by Conde Naste, this very funky, character-full venue is worth the drive from town. Often the best music in town, and definitely the best views.
In the middle of downtown, but tucked away in a small old adobe, tiny Eske's is tops for atmosphere, local music, and in summer, the lovely Beer Garden. I often play gigs here.
12 locals recommend
Eske's Brew Pub and Eatery
106 Des Georges PlIn the middle of downtown, but tucked away in a small old adobe, tiny Eske's is tops for atmosphere, local music, and in summer, the lovely Beer Garden. I often play gigs here.
They call the Taos Inn "The Living Room of Taos", and it's true. 7 nights of local music in a historic, funky, charming building. Great margaritas.
39 locals recommend
Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThey call the Taos Inn "The Living Room of Taos", and it's true. 7 nights of local music in a historic, funky, charming building. Great margaritas.