Where to eat in Taos

13 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Taos. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Alley Cantina
Near the plaza, as much bar as restaurant. "Delicious fish and chips, margaritas" according to some reviewers; barely edible tourist fare, according to others.
Daily 11:30AM-11PM; drinks until 1AM (midnight Sundays)
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Bent St. Cafe & Deli
"European-style," beautiful patio dining and yes, it rocks. Excellent menu selections, wonderful sandwiches, accommodating and gracious waitstaff. Licensed, with a good selection of beers. A local favorite, popular with visitors and regulars alike. Great for people-watching. On the pricey side of "budget".
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Doc Martin's
Exclusive Chef Zippy White, selections from the spectacular wine list of 400. Excellent seasonal menu additions and desserts. American cuisine with a Southwest twist; breakfasts are also creative. Renowned for the chile rellenos appetizer. The inn has a garden for fresh and organic ingredients. Live music in the adjacent Adobe Bar nightly.
Breakfast 7:30-11AM, lunch 11:30AM-2:30PM, dinner 5:30PM-closing. Weekend brunch 7:30AM-2:30PMMost dinner entrees range in price from about $20, lunch $10-15
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El Taoseño Cafe and Lounge
More of a local hangout than a tourist place, being well south of the center of town. Acceptable New Mexican fare, with some "American" items.
Mon-Thu 6:30AM-9PM; Fri Sat 6:30AM-10PM; Sun 6:30AM-2PM
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Five Star Burgers
Grilled sandwiches and panninis, fresh salads, sides, desserts, beer & wine.
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Michael's Kitchen
A long-time local favorite, casual and busy. Great for breakfast, which is served all day. The New Mexican lunches are variable. Also has a nice bakery.
Daily 7AM-2:30PM, but hours seem to vary; closed on major holidays
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Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Locals disagree on where in town you can get the best standard New Mexican cuisine, but this one is always in the discussion. North of the center of town, and not a convenient walk from the Plaza.
Daily; lunch 10:30AM-3PM, dinner 5PM-9PM
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Pizanos
Serves New York style pizza, pasta, sandwiches, appetizers, such as blue corn calamari and fish & chips, and delicious salads. Beautiful views from the patio.
Daily lunch and dinner
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Taos Pizza Outback
Locals are divided about this pizzeria, some proclaiming it the best pizza in town, others sniffing that it doesn't serve "New York style" pizzas. Each to their own taste.
Mon-Fri 11AM-9PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-10PM
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The Gorge
Overlooking the Plaza. A large dining room, a large patio with intense late afternoon sun and prime sunset dining. A moderately priced menu with quality preparation. A large bar with a good selection of wine, draft and bottled beer.
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Guadalajara Grill
Order at the counter, which will give you an uncomfortable feeling that you're about to consume fast food, but the meal brought to your table will dispel any such concerns. Mexican/New Mexican, with some excellent seafood dishes; the Camaron a la Diabla (shrimp in a very spicy red sauce) is recommended.
Lunch and dinner daily$7-20 for dinner
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Aji Restaurant
Nice Peruvian selections like ceviche and paella here.
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Antonio's
The menu combines "New Mexican" with "old" Mexican.
Mon-Sat 11AM-2PM, 5PM-9PM

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Taos (CC BY-SA 4.0).