What is special about Taos?

Taos is one of the few places in the United States where three distinct cultures, Spanish, Native American, and Anglo, have coexisted for centuries. The town combines a 1,000-year-old Pueblo, a 125-year-old art colony, world-class skiing, and a landscape unlike anywhere else in the country. It sits at nearly 7,000 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with the Rio Grande Gorge to the west.

How far is Taos from Albuquerque?

Taos is approximately 130 miles north of Albuquerque. The drive takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes via I-25 North to US 285 to NM 68.

How far is Taos from Santa Fe?

Taos is approximately 70 miles north of Santa Fe. The Low Road (NM 68) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The High Road (NM 76) takes 2 to 3 hours but passes through historic mountain villages.

What is the elevation of Taos?

The town of Taos sits at 6,969 feet above sea level. Taos Ski Valley is at 9,207 feet. Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico, is at 13,161 feet.

What is the best time to visit Taos?

Every season has something different. Winter (December through March) is ski season. Spring (April and May) brings warmer weather and fewer crowds but can include mud season on dirt roads. Summer (June through August) is peak tourist season with highs in the 80s. Fall (September through November) offers clear skies, fall foliage, and pleasant temperatures.

Is crime bad in Taos, New Mexico?

Taos is a small town and generally safe for visitors. Like any community, it has some property crime. Use common sense, lock your car, and be aware of your surroundings, especially at night.

What celebrity lives in Taos, NM?

Taos has a long history of attracting notable residents. Julia Roberts has owned property in the area. Dennis Hopper lived in Taos for many years before his death in 2010. The town continues to attract artists, writers, and public figures who value privacy and the landscape.

Is Taos, NM Republican or Democrat?

Taos County has historically voted Democratic in presidential elections. The political culture is shaped by the area's strong Hispanic community, its Native American population, and its arts-oriented Anglo residents. Like many small Western towns, opinions on local issues like land use, water rights, and property taxes cut across traditional party lines.

Mexican Restaurants in Taos

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Mexican Restaurants in Taos

Tacos, tortas, tamales, burritos, quesabirrias, mariscos, fajitas, mole, and Mexican plates across Taos County.

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What counts as Mexican here

For this HeyTaos category, Mexican means brick-and-mortar restaurants whose primary visitor-facing identity includes Mexican food such as tacos, tortas, burritos, quesabirrias, tamales, mariscos, enchiladas, fajitas, mole, salsas, aguas frescas, and related Mexican plates.

Mexican dining snapshot

A quick view of each listing's price range, alcohol service, and current opening guidance. Hours change, so confirm before going.

Restaurant	Price	Alcohol	Opens
Antonio’s The Taste of Mexico, Northside	$$	Full Bar	11 AM–8 PM, closed Fri & Sat
Antonio’s The Taste of Mexico, Southside	$$	Full Bar	11 AM–8 PM, closed Fri & Sat
Azteca Mexican Grill	$$	Full Bar	11 AM–8:30 PM, closed Tue
Guadalajara Grill, Northside	$$	Beer & Wine	10:30 AM–8:30 PM daily
Guadalajara Grill, Southside	$$	Beer & Wine	10:30 AM–8:30 PM, closed Wed
La Cueva Café	$	Beer & Wine	10 AM–8 PM, 10 AM–5 PM Sat, closed Sun
La Terraza de Taos	$$	Beer & Wine	11 AM–8 PM, closed Tue & Wed
Leonel’s Fresh Tamales	$	—	9 AM–5 PM Mon & Tue, 9 AM–8 PM Thu & Fri, 9 AM–2 PM Sat, closed Wed & Sun
Sabor Real Restaurant	$$	Beer & Wine	7 AM–8 PM, 7 AM–7 PM Sat, 7 AM–3 PM Sun, closed Wed
Tacos Y Mariscos Mexico	$$	Beer & Wine	11 AM–8 PM Wed–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM Sun, closed Mon & Tue
Toribio’s Mexican Restaurant	$	Beer & Wine	7 AM–7 PM, 7 AM–4 PM Sat & Sun

Mexican Restaurants

Use this list for tacos, tortas, burritos, tamales, mariscos, family meals, casual lunches, and fixed-location Mexican dining rooms in Taos County.

Category note: This is a category directory, not a ranked list. Restaurants are listed alphabetically.

Antonio’s The Taste of Mexico, Northside

Area: Northside Mexican

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Antonio’s The Taste of Mexico, Northside is listed here for Mexican food on the north side of Taos, including tacos, seafood plates, moles, chile rellenos, and regional Mexican cooking.

Details

OpensOpen 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday; closed Friday and Saturday

Address900 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571

Phone575-425-0050

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Antonio’s The Taste of Mexico, Southside

Area: Taos Southside Mexican

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Antonio’s The Taste of Mexico, Southside is listed here for Mexican food on Taos Southside, including tacos, chile rellenos, seafood plates, moles, and regional Mexican cooking.

Details

OpensOpen 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday; closed Friday and Saturday

Address1379 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

Phone575-758-2599

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Azteca Mexican Grill

Area: Taos Plaza area Mexican

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Azteca Mexican Grill is listed here for Mexican comfort food near the Taos Plaza area, including tacos, huaraches, chile rellenos, and casual plates.

Details

OpensOpen 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM Monday, and Wednesday through Sunday; closed Tuesday

Address122 Dona Luz St, Taos, NM 87571

Phone575-758-3251

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Guadalajara Grill, Northside

Area: Northside Mexican

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Guadalajara Grill, Northside is listed here for Mexican cuisine, casual dining, and visitor-friendly plates on the north side of Taos.

Details

OpensOpen 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM daily

Address822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571

Phone575-737-0816

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Guadalajara Grill, Southside

Area: Taos Southside Mexican

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Guadalajara Grill, Southside is listed here for Mexican cuisine, casual dining, and visitor-friendly plates on the south side of Taos.

Details

OpensOpen 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday; closed Wednesday

Address1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

Phone575-751-0063

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La Cueva Café

Area: Taos Mexican

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La Cueva Café is listed here for Mexican food in central Taos, with a visitor-facing identity focused on Mexican cooking.

Details

OpensOpen 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday; closed Sunday

Address135 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

Phone575-758-7001

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La Terraza de Taos

Area: Taos Southside Mexican

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La Terraza de Taos is listed here for Mexican food on Taos Southside, including family-style plates, seafood items, enchiladas, and regional Mexican dishes.

Details

OpensOpen 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday, and Thursday through Sunday; closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Address832 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

Phone575-758-3036

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Leonel’s Fresh Tamales

Area: Taos Southside Mexican

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Leonel’s Fresh Tamales is listed here for tamales, tortas, burritos, and Mexican favorites in Taos.

Details

OpensOpen 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday; closed Wednesday and Sunday

Address715 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

Phone575-776-7054

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Sabor Real Restaurant

Area: Taos Mexican

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Sabor Real Restaurant is listed here for Mexican food in Taos, including burritos, tamales, enchiladas, breakfast items, and casual Mexican dishes.

Details

OpensOpen 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday; closed Wednesday

Address228 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte A, Taos, NM 87571

Phone575-758-4910

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Tacos Y Mariscos Mexico

Area: Taos Southside Mexican

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Tacos Y Mariscos Mexico is listed here for tacos, quesabirrias, burritos, mariscos, aguas frescas, and Mexican plates on Taos Southside.

Details

OpensOpen 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday

Address210 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

Phone505-542-2928

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Toribio’s Mexican Restaurant

Area: El Prado Mexican

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Toribio’s Mexican Restaurant is listed here for tacos al pastor, tortas, barbacoa, tamales, chile rellenos, enchiladas, carnitas, burritos, and Mexican comfort food in El Prado.

Details

OpensOpen 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday

Address1639 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM 87529

Phone575-751-4431

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Mexican Restaurants in Taos

What counts as Mexican here

Mexican dining snapshot

Mexican Restaurants

Antonio’s The Taste of Mexico, Northside

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Antonio’s The Taste of Mexico, Southside

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Azteca Mexican Grill

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Guadalajara Grill, Northside

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Guadalajara Grill, Southside

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La Cueva Café

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La Terraza de Taos

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Leonel’s Fresh Tamales

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Sabor Real Restaurant

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Tacos Y Mariscos Mexico

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Toribio’s Mexican Restaurant

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