Guidebook for Taos

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Guidebook for Taos

Food Scene

By far my favorite restaurant. Romantic ambiance, wonderful service, organic farm to table style of cuisine and memorable experience. Make sure to get a reservation in advance as they book out Sun-Tues. Dinner only. Closed on Monday. Cash or check only. 803 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos
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The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
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By far my favorite restaurant. Romantic ambiance, wonderful service, organic farm to table style of cuisine and memorable experience. Make sure to get a reservation in advance as they book out Sun-Tues. Dinner only. Closed on Monday. Cash or check only. 803 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos
Clay wood oven, Casual lunch & Dinner. Great wine menu, good food, good service & tunes. Open 11-9 daily. 88 NM-150, El Prado, NM 87529 (9 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
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Common Fire
88 NM-150
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Clay wood oven, Casual lunch & Dinner. Great wine menu, good food, good service & tunes. Open 11-9 daily. 88 NM-150, El Prado, NM 87529 (9 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
Heart of town. Delicious NM & American cuisine. Best happy hour menu in town: 3-6PM. Open for Lunch & Dinner. 123 Bent St, Taos
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Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent St
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Heart of town. Delicious NM & American cuisine. Best happy hour menu in town: 3-6PM. Open for Lunch & Dinner. 123 Bent St, Taos
Cozy, Kitch and Romantic. Italian cuisine in the heart of town. Open daily for dinner only. 112 Cam De La Placita, Taos
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Stella's Italian Restaurant
112 Cam De La Placita
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Cozy, Kitch and Romantic. Italian cuisine in the heart of town. Open daily for dinner only. 112 Cam De La Placita, Taos
Worth the drive to Arroyo Seco. Delicious Farm/Table cuisine. Reservation advised. Open daily for dinner only. 480 NM-150, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 (15 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
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Aceq Restaurant
480 NM-150
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Worth the drive to Arroyo Seco. Delicious Farm/Table cuisine. Reservation advised. Open daily for dinner only. 480 NM-150, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 (15 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
Tiny restaurant with outdoor patio. New Mexican/ Mexican cuisine. Great food and prices. Lunch & Dinner. 135 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos
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La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
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Tiny restaurant with outdoor patio. New Mexican/ Mexican cuisine. Great food and prices. Lunch & Dinner. 135 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos
Traditional New Mexican dishes. Indoor cafe & Outside dinning patio. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 1114 Don Juan Valdez Ln, Taos
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Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez Ln
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Traditional New Mexican dishes. Indoor cafe & Outside dinning patio. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 1114 Don Juan Valdez Ln, Taos
Delicious vegetarian middle eastern restaurant. Good Brunch. Open for brunch/lunch daily + Open for dinner Thursday to Saturday. 112 Dona Luz St, Taos
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El Gamal
112 Dona Luz St
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Delicious vegetarian middle eastern restaurant. Good Brunch. Open for brunch/lunch daily + Open for dinner Thursday to Saturday. 112 Dona Luz St, Taos
Breakfast Brunch Favorite! Latin&French fusion, Farm/Table. Unique. Great chai. Fresh juices & housemate chocolate truffles.Closed Monday. 812 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos
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Gutiz
812B Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
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Breakfast Brunch Favorite! Latin&French fusion, Farm/Table. Unique. Great chai. Fresh juices & housemate chocolate truffles.Closed Monday. 812 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos
Breakfast/ Brunch. Delicious farm/table in a great location. Open daily. 1405 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, El Prado NM 87529 (6 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
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Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
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Breakfast/ Brunch. Delicious farm/table in a great location. Open daily. 1405 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, El Prado NM 87529 (6 minutes drive from the heart of Taos)
Breakfast/ Brunch North and South locations. North location offers Gluten Free. 908 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte & 216 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur B
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Taos Diner
908 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
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Breakfast/ Brunch North and South locations. North location offers Gluten Free. 908 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte & 216 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur B
Breakfast and Bakery. Taos longtime favorite for visitors & bikers. Known for its sticky buns. 304 C N Pueblo Rd., Taos
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Michael's Kitchen Restaurant and Bakery
304-C Pueblo St Rd
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Breakfast and Bakery. Taos longtime favorite for visitors & bikers. Known for its sticky buns. 304 C N Pueblo Rd., Taos
Breakfast/ Brunch. Good food & selections in the heart of town. Lovely patio. Live music during summer weekends brunch time.
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Bent Street Cafe & Deli
120 Bent St
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Breakfast/ Brunch. Good food & selections in the heart of town. Lovely patio. Live music during summer weekends brunch time.
Housemade roasted beans from all over the world. Most divine chocolate experience in town. Hot or cold sipping chocolate.
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Chokola'
100-198 Juan Largo Ln
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Housemade roasted beans from all over the world. Most divine chocolate experience in town. Hot or cold sipping chocolate.
As traditional as German gets with a gorgeous lodge set on the Taos Ski Valley mountain its got very fun vibe for the whole family. Its not too close to Taos so plan ahead as they close early and have seasonal hours.
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The Bavarian Restaurant
100 Kachina Rd
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As traditional as German gets with a gorgeous lodge set on the Taos Ski Valley mountain its got very fun vibe for the whole family. Its not too close to Taos so plan ahead as they close early and have seasonal hours.

Entertainment & Activities

New fun hipster Bowling Alley with great drinks and food. With gluten free and vegan options, rocking music this bowling alley is awesome!
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Gutters Bowling
520 Plaza Cañon Dr
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New fun hipster Bowling Alley with great drinks and food. With gluten free and vegan options, rocking music this bowling alley is awesome!
Epic skiing in winter. Amazing hiking, mountain biking and foraging in Summer. This mountain has so much to offer. Make a reservation at the famous The Bavarian Lodge where they dress and serve traditional german food. 2017.18 WINTER SCHEDULE Lunch: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Apres Ski 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dinner 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton Place
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Epic skiing in winter. Amazing hiking, mountain biking and foraging in Summer. This mountain has so much to offer. Make a reservation at the famous The Bavarian Lodge where they dress and serve traditional german food. 2017.18 WINTER SCHEDULE Lunch: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Apres Ski 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dinner 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Casita Benitez is located in town but only stones through from the two ski resorts in the Taos Area.
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Angel Fire Resort
10 Miller Ln
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Casita Benitez is located in town but only stones through from the two ski resorts in the Taos Area.
Baggers can't be choosers.
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Storyteller Cinemas
110 Old Talpa Canon Rd
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Baggers can't be choosers.
River Rafting!! 40 + years in business, Los Rios River Runners offer visitors rafting and camping trips on the Rio Grande River. More adventurous guests can take white water rafting trips over rapids, or you can choose to camp in the wilderness in the stunning Rio Chama Canyon. The guides are from the Native Pueblo Indian community and also offer visitors Feast and Float Trips, which include rafting and dining opportunities for those looking to enjoy a calmer rafting experience. There are short or half day tours and less intense choices for families with children. The trips also offer the chance to enjoy the local scenery and learn about the flora and fauna of Taos. Phone: 575-776-8854
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Los Rios River Runners
4003 NM-68
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River Rafting!! 40 + years in business, Los Rios River Runners offer visitors rafting and camping trips on the Rio Grande River. More adventurous guests can take white water rafting trips over rapids, or you can choose to camp in the wilderness in the stunning Rio Chama Canyon. The guides are from the Native Pueblo Indian community and also offer visitors Feast and Float Trips, which include rafting and dining opportunities for those looking to enjoy a calmer rafting experience. There are short or half day tours and less intense choices for families with children. The trips also offer the chance to enjoy the local scenery and learn about the flora and fauna of Taos. Phone: 575-776-8854
Twirl is a play and discovery space located in Taos. Wonderful place for children.
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Twirl
225 Cam De La Placita
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Twirl is a play and discovery space located in Taos. Wonderful place for children.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun historic hotel with nice local music venue. Good drinks and fun scene.
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The Historic Taos Inn
125 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
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Fun historic hotel with nice local music venue. Good drinks and fun scene.

Sightseeing

Living and thriving for more than 1000 years, Taos Pueblo is the only Native American living community that is designated as both a National Historic Landmark and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. About 150 Puebloan live in the Pueblo today permanently. Since tradition demands no electricity and no running water in the pueblo, most families come to the old pueblo for the ceremonies and live in more modern homes on the pueblo land or elsewhere. http://taospueblo.com Address: 120 Veterans Hwy, Taos, New Mexico 87571, Phone: 575-758-1028
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Taos Pueblo
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Living and thriving for more than 1000 years, Taos Pueblo is the only Native American living community that is designated as both a National Historic Landmark and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. About 150 Puebloan live in the Pueblo today permanently. Since tradition demands no electricity and no running water in the pueblo, most families come to the old pueblo for the ceremonies and live in more modern homes on the pueblo land or elsewhere. http://taospueblo.com Address: 120 Veterans Hwy, Taos, New Mexico 87571, Phone: 575-758-1028
It is truly breathtaking when you see this flat Mesa for miles and suddenly a crack in the Earth 565 deep to the Rio Grande River. To witness it from the center of the bridge is intoxicating and a feeling of floating over the gorge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Gorge_Bridge
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Isibhulisi saseRio Grande Gorge
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It is truly breathtaking when you see this flat Mesa for miles and suddenly a crack in the Earth 565 deep to the Rio Grande River. To witness it from the center of the bridge is intoxicating and a feeling of floating over the gorge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Gorge_Bridge

Everything Else

Carved Caves by Ra Paulette “Windows of the Earth” at Origin Resort just West of Ojo Caliente. (1:15 from Casita) You will love this tour. Jill is great! She can also arrange a private tour with an hour sound bath if you give her notice.. This cave is quite special and one of the best preserved of the Carved Caves by Ra. http://originnewmexico.com/cave-tour-with-sound-experience/
Origin at Rancho de San Juan
Carved Caves by Ra Paulette “Windows of the Earth” at Origin Resort just West of Ojo Caliente. (1:15 from Casita) You will love this tour. Jill is great! She can also arrange a private tour with an hour sound bath if you give her notice.. This cave is quite special and one of the best preserved of the Carved Caves by Ra. http://originnewmexico.com/cave-tour-with-sound-experience/
(*FYI*The first ever Earthship is right across the street from Casita Benitez.) The Earthship Biotecture World Headquarters and Visitor Center is something of a rarity; it is a museum built to showcase sustainability through “earthships,”sustainably built living quarters. There is a purpose built gallery area where visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of an earthship that serves to provide education on environmental issues such as recycled water and solar power. https://www.earthshipglobal.com
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Earthship Biotecture
2 Earthship Way
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(*FYI*The first ever Earthship is right across the street from Casita Benitez.) The Earthship Biotecture World Headquarters and Visitor Center is something of a rarity; it is a museum built to showcase sustainability through “earthships,”sustainably built living quarters. There is a purpose built gallery area where visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of an earthship that serves to provide education on environmental issues such as recycled water and solar power. https://www.earthshipglobal.com
Very cool tea blends. Small area outside to chill and drink tea durning warmer months.
tea.o.graphy
125 Kit Carson Rd
Very cool tea blends. Small area outside to chill and drink tea durning warmer months.

Essentials

Best organic grocery store in Taos. Great vibe and a great local guy named Cid. This place is pretty much central station with its old school bulletin boards. Knock out tamales at the hot bar .I love this this place.
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Cid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
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Best organic grocery store in Taos. Great vibe and a great local guy named Cid. This place is pretty much central station with its old school bulletin boards. Knock out tamales at the hot bar .I love this this place.
Solid large typical grocery store.
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Smith's Food and Drug
224 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
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Solid large typical grocery store.
1018 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
Peralta's Cleaners
1018 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
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Getting Around

Taos Ski Valley Airport Shuttle provides daily year-round service to Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque airports. See details and schedule @ http://www.skitaos.com/discover-taos/airport-shuttle/
Taos Transportation
1032 Dea Lane
Taos Ski Valley Airport Shuttle provides daily year-round service to Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque airports. See details and schedule @ http://www.skitaos.com/discover-taos/airport-shuttle/
There is a few Car rentals in Taos but depending on your means of transportation if you are coming in from Santa Fe or Albuquerque I recommended picking up a rental car from one of those airports or cities.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1350 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
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There is a few Car rentals in Taos but depending on your means of transportation if you are coming in from Santa Fe or Albuquerque I recommended picking up a rental car from one of those airports or cities.