As decided by our readers
For a small town, Taos has plenty to offer. And who would know better about its great food, drinks, entertainment, shopping and services than the folks who live here…
For more than 20 years, Taos News has been asking its readers to weigh in on who’s doing things right when it comes to offerings in Taos. Then we publish the results in a yearly roundup titled The Best of Taos.
Now we want to share those rankings with visitors from out of town. The condensed list will help you find the very best Taos has to offer — as decided by those of us who’ve been around the block. You’re welcome.
Best Restaurant
Medley. restaurant & wine shop
100 State Road 150, El Prado
575-776-8787
medleytaos.com
Colleen and Wilks Medley nail it with their “Something good for everyone,” local and round-the-world temptations in “user-friendly” fare, plus specially curated wines from medley. wine shop, uncorked at the table for a wee fee. Enjoy a cool one — or two — and a few small plates under the limitless views of Pueblo Peak (aka Taos Mountain).
123 Bent Street, Taos 575-758-1009 lambertsoftaos.com
Best Breakfast
Michael’s Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery
304-C Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
575-758-4178
michaelskitchen.com
812B Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
575-758-1226
gutiztaos.com
Best Place for Sweet Treats
106-B Juan Largo Lane, Taos Plaza
575-779-6163
chokolabeantobar.com
105-B Quesnel, Taos 575-741-6844 @asaltylittlesweetshop
Best Coffee Shop
102-A Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos 575-737-5299 Find on Facebook
616 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
575-779-8706
coffeeapothecarytaos.com
Best Breakfast Burrito
1402 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
575-758-4855
manteschowcart.com
There’s always a line at the drive-thru, but it speeds right along. Burgers and New Mexican fixin’s (big fat egg burritos with bacon or sausage or chorizo) with red, green or Christmas chile. A 30-year Taos love affair you want a part of.
489 State Road 150, Arroyo Seco, 575-776-8516 Find on Facebook
Best Vegetarian Food
480 State Road 150, Arroyo Seco
505-990-0296
shrublifefoods.com
623 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
575-758-1148
cidsfoodmarket.com
Best New Mexican Food
1115 Don Juan Valdez Lane, El Prado
575-751-1450
orlandosonmain.com/menu
6 Street Francis Court, Ranchos de Taos, 575-758-5788 Find on Facebook
Best Pizza
23 State Road 150, El Prado
575-776-1050
taospizza.com.
712 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos 575-758-3112 taospizzaoutback.com
Best Burger
1032 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos 575-758-8484 5starburgers.com
The Burger Stand at Taos Ale House
401 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos 575-758-5522 taosburgersandbeer.com
Best Roadside Food Cart
616 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
575-770-1170
maryjanes-homecooking.com
625 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos 575-758-7503 alacartetaos.com
Best Bar
Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn
125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
575-758-1977
taosinn.com
121 Teresina Lane, Taos 575-758-2121 alleycantina.com
Best Brewery
20 ABC Mesa Road, El Prado
575-758-1900
taosmesabrewing.com
217 W. Main Street, Red River 575-754-4422 redriverbrewing.com
Best Margarita
Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn
125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
575-758-1977
taosinn.com
medley. restaurant & wine shop
100 State Road 150, El Prado
575-776-8787
medleytaos.com
Best Gift Shop
103-C Bent Street, Taos
575-779-5717
fx18.com
117 S Plaza, Taos 575-751-1486 Find on Facebook
Best Ski/Snowboard Shop
Taos: 207 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, 575-758-2822
Taos Ski Valley: 101 Sutton Place, 575-776-8719
Angel Fire: 40 N Angel Fire Road, 575-377-3700
Santa Fe: 740 Hyde Park Road, 505-982-0495
cottamsskishops.com
Skiers ’n’ boarders bestie since 1976 is Cottam’s shops in each main snow resort in Northern New Mexico. Family-owned, they are family to their fans and it shows — they’re priced right, locally located and offer mega-wide choice-points.
103 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley
575-776-2490
bootdoctors.com
Best Outdoor Gear Shop
113 N. Plaza, Taos Plaza
575-758-9292
taosmountainoutfitters.com
103 Bent Street, Taos
575-751-9100
muddnflood.com
Best Liquor Store
623 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos (behind Cid’s Food Market)
575-758-7445
thecellartaos.com
1574 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ranchos de Taos 575-758-8904 Find on Facebook
Best Place to Ship a Package
1103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte #1, El Prado
575-758-3587
taoscrating.com
1335 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Unit 1, Taos 575-758-8647 locations.ups.com/New Mexico
Best Pet Supply Store
214 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
575-758-1841
blueskypetandfeed.com
121 Paseo Plaza Drive, Taos
575-758-4685
tractorsupply.com
Best Local Museum
238 Ledoux Street, Taos
575-758-9826
harwoodmuseum.org
1504 Millicent Rogers Road, El Prado
575-758-2462
millicentrogers.org
Best Local Radio Station
9 State Road, El Prado
575-758-5826
ktao.com
23 ABC Mesa Road (silver trailer near Taos Mesa Brewing)
575-737-8326
truetaosradio.com
Best Place to Hit the Jackpot
575-737-0777
taosmountaincasino.com
30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe
877-455-7775
buffalothunderresort.com
Best Place for Hair Styling
237 Ledoux Street, Taos
575-751-7246
salonmarjorie.com
109 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
575-737-0882
getshanked.com
Best Barber Shop
1304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos 575-741-1064
218 Paseo del Pueblo Norte-A, Taos
575-779-3208
hitchingpostshaveco.com
Best Place to Pamper Pets
10,000 Wags Pet Resort and Bow-wow-tique
24822 US Highway 64 west, El Prado
575-751-9247
10000wags.com
98 State Road 150, El Prado 575-613-7344 Find on Facebook or taos.org
Best Yoga Studio
1337-A Gusdorf Road, Taos
575-758-9733
aurafitnesstaos.com
Dedicated yogis and little grasshoppers alike have voted David and Aura Garver’s Aura Fitness Best of Taos — again. This sanctuary stretches bodies and inspires growth, either online or with in-person classes or one-on-ones. The space itself is bliss, just as they intended, “… airy, light, spacious and gorgeous!” Catch up on their special workshops — “truly a fusion mind-body fitness center.”
216 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Suite J, Taos
575-779-7839
intuneyogataos.com
Best Place to Get Fit
11 Doña Ana Drive, Taos
575-758-1980
taosspa.com
829 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos 505-240-3687 Find on Facebook
Best Lodging for Visitors
El Monte Sagrado Resort and Spa
317 Kit Carson Road, Taos
575-758-3502
elmontesagrado.com
137 Kit Carson Road, Taos
575-758-1772
casabenavides.com
Best Bed & Breakfast
137 Kit Carson Road, Taos
575-758-1772
casabenavides.com
4107 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos, Taos
855-828-7872
adobepines.com
Most Interesting Place to Take Visitors
It’s 650 feet above the river, the second-highest bridge of the U.S. highway system and fifth-highest bridge in the whole nation! A must-do.
US 64 West
taos.org
120 Veterans Highway, Taos
575-758-1028
taospueblo.com