Hannah’s Taos guidebook
Food scene
Lambert's is a charming restaurant right in the heart of town. Excellent new American food with a southwestern twist. One of the best margaritas in town! Be sure to check out the Treehouse Lounge for happy hour. Reservations are recommended for dinner in the main restaurant.
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Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StLambert's is a charming restaurant right in the heart of town. Excellent new American food with a southwestern twist. One of the best margaritas in town! Be sure to check out the Treehouse Lounge for happy hour. Reservations are recommended for dinner in the main restaurant.
A favorite spot for New Mexican food! Almost everything is delicious here and the family who runs the restaurant are welcoming and kind. Hannah recommends the tres colores plate or the combination plate. Don't miss the chili rellenos!
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Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnA favorite spot for New Mexican food! Almost everything is delicious here and the family who runs the restaurant are welcoming and kind. Hannah recommends the tres colores plate or the combination plate. Don't miss the chili rellenos!
Another excellent spot for New Mexican food. Hannah recommends the fajitas and the agave wine margarita. Their patio is the perfect spot for a sunny day.
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La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo SurAnother excellent spot for New Mexican food. Hannah recommends the fajitas and the agave wine margarita. Their patio is the perfect spot for a sunny day.
If you're up in the ski valley and craving pizza, be sure to check out the Taos Ale House. The Detriot-style pizza is excellent.
Taos Ale House - TSV
105 Sutton PlaceIf you're up in the ski valley and craving pizza, be sure to check out the Taos Ale House. The Detriot-style pizza is excellent.
If you're making the drive up to the ski valley, you might as well go to the top of the mountain and enjoy a Germain stein of beer with a view! The food is average but the beer selection is excellent!
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The Bavarian Restaurant
100 Kachina RdIf you're making the drive up to the ski valley, you might as well go to the top of the mountain and enjoy a Germain stein of beer with a view! The food is average but the beer selection is excellent!
One of our favorite local spots! Delicious local beer coupled with wood-fired pizza and awesome small plates. Hannah recommends the hot honey wings and the Aloha Inferno pizza.
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Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room
201 Paseo Del Pueblo SurOne of our favorite local spots! Delicious local beer coupled with wood-fired pizza and awesome small plates. Hannah recommends the hot honey wings and the Aloha Inferno pizza.
Roughly a 30-minute drive from the house (a beautiful drive, at that), you'll find Vivac Winery. Vivac makes dry wines and has a lovely little tasting room and patio where you can enjoy them. Vivac offers a small selection of snacks, but you'll probably want to have lunch or dinner before heading to the winery as there aren't any restaurants out that way.
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Vivác Winery
2075 NM-68Roughly a 30-minute drive from the house (a beautiful drive, at that), you'll find Vivac Winery. Vivac makes dry wines and has a lovely little tasting room and patio where you can enjoy them. Vivac offers a small selection of snacks, but you'll probably want to have lunch or dinner before heading to the winery as there aren't any restaurants out that way.
Manzanita Market
103 N PlazaCharming little coffeeshop and breakfast spot with wifi.
Sightseeing
This trail starts right at the end of our road (CR 110). There's a parking lot which makes it easy to bring your bike or your dog. Once the snow melts, be sure to hike the slide down into the Gorge. If you keep following the trail, you'll end up at the river, which is lovely in the spring, summer, and fall. In winter, you can hike the upper trails that run alongside the Gorge.
The Slide Trail upper trailhead
County Road 110This trail starts right at the end of our road (CR 110). There's a parking lot which makes it easy to bring your bike or your dog. Once the snow melts, be sure to hike the slide down into the Gorge. If you keep following the trail, you'll end up at the river, which is lovely in the spring, summer, and fall. In winter, you can hike the upper trails that run alongside the Gorge.
The view from the Rio Grande Gorge bridge is spectacular and worth the drive. On the weekends, you'll often find locals selling arts and crafts. There's a system of trails at the bridge if you want to hike along the gorge.
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Rio-Grande-Schluchtbrücke
The view from the Rio Grande Gorge bridge is spectacular and worth the drive. On the weekends, you'll often find locals selling arts and crafts. There's a system of trails at the bridge if you want to hike along the gorge.
When the weather warms up, take your chairs down to the river and cool off. The Orilla Verde is our favorite spot to swim, kayak, and fish (permits are required). The Pilar Yacht Club is open in the spring and summer and is conveniently located right at the turn off for the recreation area. The Yacht Club has a small diner and all of the essentials for your day on the river!
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Orilla Verde Recreation Area
New Mexico 570When the weather warms up, take your chairs down to the river and cool off. The Orilla Verde is our favorite spot to swim, kayak, and fish (permits are required). The Pilar Yacht Club is open in the spring and summer and is conveniently located right at the turn off for the recreation area. The Yacht Club has a small diner and all of the essentials for your day on the river!
With restaurants, hiking, and skiing, the Ski Valley is fun to explore all year round!
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Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceWith restaurants, hiking, and skiing, the Ski Valley is fun to explore all year round!
Ojo Caliente Springs Resort is a roughly 45-minutes by car. It is a beautiful resort with several spring-fed soaking pools. Call to see if they are accepting day customers for soaking. Otherwise, consider making a reservation for a night or two. You won't regret it!
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Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveOjo Caliente Springs Resort is a roughly 45-minutes by car. It is a beautiful resort with several spring-fed soaking pools. Call to see if they are accepting day customers for soaking. Otherwise, consider making a reservation for a night or two. You won't regret it!
If you'd like to take a guided kayaking or rafting tour, we recommend Los Rios River Runners. Their offices are conveniently located just outside of Ranchos de Taos.
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Los Rios River Runners
4003 NM-68If you'd like to take a guided kayaking or rafting tour, we recommend Los Rios River Runners. Their offices are conveniently located just outside of Ranchos de Taos.