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.

Pizza in Taos County

HeyTaos Dining Guide

Pizza in Taos County

A practical guide to local pizza shops, New York-style pies, pizza by the slice, takeout pizza, and wood-fired pizza in Taos and El Prado.

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Corrections and updates: This guide was last checked June 13, 2026. Restaurant details change. To request a correction, photo visit, or advertising information, contact info@heytaos.com.

What counts as pizza here

For this HeyTaos category, pizza means local restaurants where whole pies, slices, or wood-fired pizza are a meaningful reason to go. This page focuses on Taos and El Prado, excludes national chains, and keeps Red River pizza listings in the Enchanted Circle dining guide.

Pizza 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
Chalupp’s Pizza	$$	—	11 AM–8:30 PM, closed Sun & Mon
Pizanos	$$	Beer & Wine	11:30 AM–8:30 PM, Thu–Sun
Taos Mesa Brewing Taproom	$$	Full Bar	12–9 PM daily
Taos Pizza Out Back	$$	Beer & Wine	11 AM–9 PM Mon–Thu; 11 AM–10 PM Fri–Sun

Pizza and Wood-Fired Pizza

Use this list for whole pies, slices, takeout pizza, patio pizza, brewpub pizza, and casual pizza meals in Taos County.

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

Chalupp’s Pizza

Area: Taos Pizza

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What to expect

Chalupp’s Pizza is a local Taos pizza shop on Siler Road for specialty pizzas, custom pies, and straightforward takeout.

Details

Phone575-758-0090

Address108 Siler Rd, Taos, NM 87571

FormatWhole pies; call first for slices

WebsiteNo official website confirmed

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

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Pizanos

Area: El Prado New York-Style Pizza

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What to expect

Pizanos serves New York-style pizza in El Prado, with whole pies, dine-in, takeout, patio views, beer, and wine.

Details

Phone575-776-1050

Address23 State Highway 150, El Prado, NM 87529

FormatWhole pies; call first for slices

WebsiteOfficial website

OpensOpen Thursday through Sunday, 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM; closed Monday through Wednesday.

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Taos Mesa Brewing Taproom

Area: Taos Wood-Fired Pizza / Brewpub

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What to expect

Taos Mesa Brewing Taproom is a downtown Taos brewpub with fresh brews, craft cocktails, wine, live entertainment, and wood-fired pizza.

Details

Phone575-758-1900

Address201 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

FormatWood-fired pizza; brewpub

WebsiteOfficial website

OpensOpen daily, 12 PM to 9 PM.

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Taos Pizza Out Back

Area: Taos Pizza by the Slice

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What to expect

Taos Pizza Out Back is a long-running Taos pizza stop for slices, whole pies, calzones, salads, beer, and wine.

Details

Phone575-758-3112

Address712 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571

FormatWhole pies; pizza by the slice

WebsiteOfficial website

OpensOpen Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM; Friday through Sunday, 11 AM to 10 PM.

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Pizza in Taos County

Pizza in Taos County

What counts as pizza here

Pizza snapshot

Pizza and Wood-Fired Pizza

Chalupp’s Pizza

What to expect

Details

Pizanos

What to expect

Details

Taos Mesa Brewing Taproom

What to expect

Details

Taos Pizza Out Back

What to expect

Details

More Taos County dining guides

Pizza in Taos County

What counts as pizza here

Pizza snapshot

Pizza and Wood-Fired Pizza

Chalupp’s Pizza

What to expect

Details

Pizanos

What to expect

Details

Taos Mesa Brewing Taproom

What to expect

Details

Taos Pizza Out Back

What to expect

Details

More Taos County dining guides

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