New Mexico Food and Specialty Shops in Taos

The most useful souvenir from Taos is New Mexico food. These things are made here, taste different here, and are either unavailable or significantly inferior anywhere else. Listed alphabetically, not ranked.

New Mexico Products / Gift Shop

Made In New Mexico

Taos Plaza New Mexico Products / Gift Shop

The official store for New Mexico-made products on the historic Taos Plaza. Chimayo red chile, pinon coffee, ristras, salsas, jams, turquoise jewelry, and crafts sourced exclusively from New Mexico artisans and small producers.

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Best ForNew Mexico-made gifts and pantry staples

HoursMon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm

TypeNew Mexico Products / Gift Shop

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Address127 N Plaza

Phone(575) 758-7709

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New Mexico Jerky / Specialty Food

Ortega's Jerky

Southside New Mexico Jerky / Specialty Food

New Mexico jerky shop with Ortega's Jerky, gift boxes, multi-packs, and specialty food products from its Southside Taos location.

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Best ForNew Mexico jerky and gift boxes

HoursMon–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 11am–4pm, closed Sun

TypeNew Mexico Jerky / Specialty Food

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Address622 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite D

Phone(505) 484-9726

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Local Farm / Market

Rio Lucero Farm Store

El Prado Local Farm / Market

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Regenerative farm on acequia-fed land in El Prado with a market and cafe open since 2026. Fresh produce grown on-site including kale, chard, squash, green chile, corn, tomatoes, and garlic. Also sells at the Taos Farmers Market on Saturdays.

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Best ForFarm-fresh produce grown on-site

HoursWed–Sun 7am–6pm, closed Mon–Tue

TypeLocal Farm / Market

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Address1208 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

PhoneNot listed

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Mexican Grocery / Specialty Market

Rosita's Mexican Store

Southside Mexican Grocery / Specialty Market

Mexican grocery and specialty market with bread, a meat counter, fresh tortillas, pantry staples, and Mexican goods.

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Best ForFresh tortillas and Mexican pantry staples

HoursSun 8am–3:30pm, Mon–Sat 8am–6:30pm

TypeMexican Grocery / Specialty Market

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Address1384 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

Phone(575) 751-9501

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Seasonal Market / Local Food

Taos Farmers Market

Albright Street Seasonal Market / Local Food

Seasonal market with local produce, honey, baked goods, and New Mexico food products.

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Best ForSeasonal local produce and baked goods

HoursSaturdays, seasonal, opens 8am

TypeSeasonal Market / Local Food

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Address105 Albright St

Phone(575) 751-7575

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Organic Grocery / Buying Club

Taos Food Co-op

Paseo del Pueblo Norte Organic Grocery / Buying Club

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Member-owned buying club and retail organic food store. Chimayo red chile, pinon coffee, blue corn, local honey, bulk dry goods, and organic provisions, open to members and non-members.

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Best ForBulk organic staples and Chimayo chile

HoursMon–Sat 10am–6pm, closed Sun

TypeOrganic Grocery / Buying Club

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Address314 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

Phone(575) 758-3840

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Herbs / Specialty Products

Taos Herb Company

Paseo del Pueblo Sur Herbs / Specialty Products

Herbs, oils, essences, powders, and natural specialty products.

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Best ForHerbs, oils, and natural remedies

HoursMon–Sat 9am–6pm

TypeHerbs / Specialty Products

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Address710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

Phone(575) 758-1991

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Local food and botanical makers based in Taos County with online ordering, seasonal direct sales, delivery, or market and event availability instead of a public storefront. Listed alphabetically, not ranked.

Small-Batch Hot Sauce / Specialty Food

Bad Cat Hot Sauce

Taos Ski Valley Small-Batch Hot Sauce / Specialty Food

Taos Ski Valley-based hot sauce maker producing small-batch sauces sold online and through local availability. Available locally at Cid's Food Market.

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Best ForSmall-batch hot sauce made in Taos Ski Valley

HoursOnline, availability varies

TypeSmall-Batch Hot Sauce / Specialty Food

Contact Details

AddressNo public storefront

PhoneNot listed

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Herbal Apothecary / Botanical Products

Cinnamon's Botanicals

Taos Area Herbal Apothecary / Botanical Products

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Taos-area herbal apothecary and education business offering handcrafted botanical products and introductory herbalism instruction. Current public sources continue to list the business, but HeyTaos has not independently confirmed a currently open walk-in storefront, so the listing is presented here as a local maker rather than a retail shop.

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Best ForHerbal teas, tinctures, salves, botanical products, and introductory herbalism education

HoursContact for current availability

TypeHerbal Apothecary / Botanical Products

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AddressNo public storefront confirmed

Phone(719) 459-7132

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Small-Batch Bakery / Cookies

Desert Moon Cookies

Taos Small-Batch Bakery / Cookies

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Taos-based small-batch cookie maker offering handcrafted cookies through limited drops and preorders. Current flavors, preorder windows, and availability are announced through Instagram.

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Best ForSmall-batch cookies and limited preorder drops

HoursPreorders and cookie drops, availability varies

TypeSmall-Batch Bakery / Cookies

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AddressNo public storefront

PhoneNot listed

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Grass-Fed Beef / Family Ranch

Martinez Family Ranch

Taos Valley Grass-Fed Beef / Family Ranch

Multi-generation Taos Valley ranch raising Angus cattle with Hereford and Gelbvieh influence. Grass-fed spring calves and yearling steers are offered as custom-cut sides of beef for fall delivery, reserved directly through the ranch.

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Best ForCustom-cut grass-fed beef, fall delivery

HoursSeasonal fall delivery, advance reservation required

TypeGrass-Fed Beef / Family Ranch

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AddressNo public storefront

PhoneNot listed

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Small-Batch Bakery / Custom Cakes

Mood Bake Baby

Taos Small-Batch Bakery / Custom Cakes

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Farm-to-table, small-batch bakery based in Taos creating custom cakes, pastries, and desserts for special orders, weddings, markets, and events throughout Northern New Mexico. Works with local farmers and prioritizes organic, minimally processed ingredients.

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Best ForCustom cakes and desserts for special orders

HoursSpecial orders and events, availability varies

TypeSmall-Batch Bakery / Custom Cakes

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AddressNo public storefront

PhoneNot listed

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Ranch-Raised Beef / Local Delivery

Pacheco Custom Meats

Taos Ranch-Raised Beef / Local Delivery

Northern New Mexico ranching family offering ranch-raised beef from Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. Beef boxes and whole, half, and quarter beef can be ordered online for local pickup or delivery, with fulfillment typically requiring advance planning. Available locally at Cid's Food Market.

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Best ForRanch-raised beef boxes, pickup or delivery

HoursOnline ordering, pickup and delivery vary

TypeRanch-Raised Beef / Local Delivery

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AddressNo public storefront

PhoneNot listed

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Botanical Farm / Apothecary

Persimmon Moon Farm

Arroyo Hondo Botanical Farm / Apothecary

Tucked beneath the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Arroyo Hondo, Persimmon Moon Farm handcrafts small-batch soaps, herbal skincare, candles, incense, and seasonal Botanical Bar mixers from farm-grown and responsibly foraged ingredients. Shop online or visit the farm by appointment.

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Best ForHandcrafted soaps, botanical skincare, herbal products, zero-proof cocktail mixers, unique gifts, and an authentic northern New Mexico farm experience.

HoursFarm visits and shopping by appointment. Online shop available anytime. See our website or social media for market and event schedule.

TypeBotanical Farm • Artisan Skincare • Herbal Apothecary • Botanical Bar

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AddressFarm visits by appointment only.

Phone(575) 770-7356

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Small-Batch Hot Sauce / Specialty Food

Taos Hum Make It Stop

Taos Small-Batch Hot Sauce / Specialty Food

Taos small-batch hot sauce maker using fresh peppers grown by Walking Trout Farm, then hand harvested and blended in small batches. The producer says some peppers are roasted over apple wood and the sauces are made to emphasize the flavor of the individual pepper rather than fillers or extracts. Certified New Mexico True. Sold online and through select New Mexico retailers.

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Best ForFarm-to-bottle, pepper-forward New Mexico hot sauce

HoursOnline ordering; local retail availability varies

TypeSmall-Batch Hot Sauce / Specialty Food

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AddressNo public storefront confirmed

PhoneNot listed on current official site

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Cottage Bakery / Artisan Bread

TruZia

Talpa Cottage Bakery / Artisan Bread

Cottage bakery run by Miriam Jones and Diego Trujillo out of Talpa. Naturally leavened sourdough, cinnamon raisin loaves, and jalapeño cheddar bread, sold at the Talpa Community Market on Fridays or by direct text order.

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Best ForNaturally leavened sourdough and specialty loaves

HoursTalpa Community Market, Fridays, seasonal, also by text order

TypeCottage Bakery / Artisan Bread

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AddressNo public storefront

Phone(575) 779-6232

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The Taos Food Co-op at 314 Paseo del Pueblo Norte carries local and regional food products including Chimayo chile, pinon coffee, blue corn, and local honey. Made In New Mexico on the Plaza is the official New Mexico products store: chile, coffee, ristras, salsas, and crafts made entirely in state. Ortega's Jerky on Paseo del Pueblo Sur is a Southside stop for New Mexico jerky and specialty food. The natural food section of Smith's at 224 Paseo del Pueblo Sur also carries some regional products. Rosita's Mexican Store on Paseo del Pueblo Sur is a Southside option for bread, fresh tortillas, meat-counter staples, pantry staples, and Mexican goods.

For Taos-area makers without a confirmed public storefront, check the Taos-made food and botanical brands section above. Bad Cat Hot Sauce sells online, Cinnamon's Botanicals offers herbal products and introductory herbalism education with current availability confirmed directly, Desert Moon Cookies offers limited cookie drops and preorders through Instagram, Martinez Family Ranch takes seasonal beef reservations, Mood Bake Baby accepts seasonal custom cake and event inquiries, Pacheco Custom Meats offers online ordering with local pickup or delivery, Persimmon Moon Farm sells botanical skincare and herbal goods online and at scheduled markets and events, and Taos Hum Make It Stop sells its small-batch hot sauces online and through select New Mexico retailers.

For Chimayo chile at the source, drive the High Road south to Chimayo. The shops around the Santuario de Chimayo sell directly from local growers, and the quality and variety is the best available anywhere.

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