Whereas I didn't feel super welcomed by the gentleman upfront, my experience with this wine bar…read morethat has so much potential was okay-ish. I pondered if a 2-star rating would be appropriate but he was a lot nicer when I was leaving (he said a firm thanks) and extra stat was added to the whole rating. During my visit in Taos, I had a chance to go to a few different wine places and none of them did "flights". Whereas the other place was generous enough to let me taste more than a handful of their reds this place only gave me one of them (which I didn't care for.) I didn't want to be an entitled customer so I (out of politeness) refrained from asking me for a few more samples. I hence opted out on ordering a full glass for something I might not enjoy as all I could get were the descriptions of several other reds he said. I sure was hungry though so I ordered the mixed green salad and the rotating dessert (some sponge spice cake with date in it.) Both of them (when I ate them later in my hotel room) were okay to decent but I wasn't nowhere near "impressed". Will I go back here when I am in town again? Maybe but I can simply go to the other one I liked more or some vineyards that are 20-30 minutes from the center of Taos. It appears that some other people experienced the same questionable customer service experience (based on their reviews) when I felt "unwelcome" or even "being dismissed" I know that it wasn't personal. Yup, 3-star is good enough for this place for now.

This is such a great little spot for charcuterie and wine. The selection is always on point and the…read moreatmosphere is cozy and welcoming. It's the kind of place where you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy catching up with a friend over a good glass of wine. The staff was awesome. When our server found out we were celebrating the end of my cancer treatment and being cancer free, he surprised us by paying for our appetizer. That small gesture meant so much and made the night extra special. I'll definitely be coming back here.

Disappointing experience at Medley. My wife's salad tasted like it came straight from a bag. The…read morelamb chops had a cumin raisin sauce that was overly cloying and sweet. I ordered a tuna tostada and mac and cheese and asked the server if I was ordering too much. I filled up almost immediately and was forced to throw away a ton of food because we were leaving the next day. This is my fault and not the responsibility of the server, but I would have liked more honesty on her part. This was the most expensive meal we had in Taos and not worth it.

Tucked along the road to Taos Ski Valley about 10 minutes outside town, Medley feels like a hidden…read moregem with a chic, upscale vibe. Food quality was excellent--we had the filet mignon and steak frites, both cooked perfectly, along with a nice local wine. Appetizers and desserts were just as strong. The space is lively, the staff is genuinely friendly, and the whole experience has a subtle Michelin-style feel without being over the top. Definitely worth the short drive.

Pizanos pizza is always delicious and is the best thin crust pizza I have tasted. My favorite is…read morethe "Taoseno" that offers your choice of pepperoni or sausage and comes with a generous amount of New Mexico green chile as well. We have tried most everything on the menu and everything is very good but when we feel like pizza, we always go to Pizanos.

I have eaten many times at Pizanos everytime I am in Taos. Their pizza is very good and I believe…read morethe best pizza in town. However, their wings are the best I think I have ever eaten! Warning - they are not wimpy they are spicey - just the way I like them!

They have some cool happy hour evenings with live music, and we just happened to stumble into one…read morewhen we stopped by for a tasting one evening. Unfortunately, none of the wine was spectacular. It seems to be a popular place, but both of us noticed an odd aftertaste with most of the wines we tried. They advertise petroglyphs and a labyrinth on site, but unfortunately we made it here after dark, so we didn't get a chance to explore those.

We enjoyed our time at Black Mesa Winery. We did a flight of 5 wine tastings and had the…read morecharcuterie board with toast, jelly, cheese and pecans. It was delicious! My favorite tasting was the Criadera. I love the indoor and outdoor dining options. The staff was great and even offered a free rubber duck when we told her we were celebrating our wedding anniversary here. We purchased the Honey cider and Bite Me cherry cider to go. They were both great!This was a wonderful experience!

We first visited Gorge Bar & Grill two years ago, and Chef Chris's burger left such an impression…read morewe HAD to come back - just as incredible as we remembered! What makes it so special? Chris invests in the best ingredients: quality beef, perfect buns, house-made aioli, crisp lettuce, fresh onion and tomatoes. You can taste the difference! Pro tip: pair that burger and fries with one of Toby's margaritas. The green chili margarita was my favorite - absolute perfection together! The hospitality here is consistently outstanding. Thank you for always making us feel so welcome ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We stopped in on our way through Taos. It sits right off the plaza. The service was attentive. I…read morehad a grilled chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. Both were delicious. The chicken sandwich is served on a baguette - which for me was way too much bread, but I just ate less of it (the bread). The pesto spread was perfect. All good. My only compaint (and it's a tiny one) was they had the a/c so cranked it made my teeth chatter - literally. They sit up above the plaza (seating on the balcony looks over it) and they have stairs down into it by the restrooms. Definitely a good spot!

We secured the Chef's Tasting menu as the ultimate experience to spoil my mom for Mother's Day…read more.. The food (each course) was expertly crafted and full of wonderful flavors. Started with Wagyu/Angus burnt ends and savory red chile sauce. Tender and delicious. We then moved to the almost crusted Chilean Sea Bass with cilantro basmati rice and locally sourced microgreens and asparagus. Blew me away. The best course, IMO, was the duck confit with corn and hatch chile bread pudding. Accompanied by macerated blueberries and delicious red amaranth micro greens. Chef's kiss. The bouillabaisse was multilayered and seafood was perfectly prepared. To round out our evening, we indulged in a key lime pie that was refreshing and the perfect close to a wonderful meal. The chef and staff are so wonderful. They take care of you and can relate without any kind of pretension. Highly recommend

Being a native New Mexican who hasn't lived in northern NM for over 26 years, I, too, need a break…read morefrom my native cuisine! BFF and I were visiting the plaza and I wanted to eat linner somewhere different. As I researched restaurants prior to our trip, I found this gem and they have happy hour 7 days a week! After reading the many great reviews, we arrived approximately 15 min early prior to them opening as we were not sure how busy it would be on a Sunday afternoon. We arrived prior to the bartender but she showed up shortly after we did and took a seat at the bar!. Now, I genuinely do not like bar seating as I prefer a table, and they have one that sits 10 people but since there was two of us we did not want to hog up that much space. Our server was great and we started off with the brussel sprouts and elote corn ribs with red chile butter. Both were delicious and off the charts! I opted for the chicken sando and BFF ordered the steak frites. Both were delish and full of flavor! We also had a really good pinot cab. Our bill was a bit pricey for their HH menu (116.00 incl 5 glasses of cab total) but worth every penny! Ambience is totally cool, laid back, classy (but not pretentious) with a modern rustic flair on the inside. Will definitely be back if I am in Taos again!

WOW. Wine here is AWESOMENESS!…read more Yelp friends ... Armando Rosales is the friendliest bartender I've met in a long while He's from Espanola so he's super down to Earth ! (Future manager I think) He let me sample some great wines 1) Signature Canyon Five ~ fruity. Unique 2) Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon ~ AMAZING ! I ordered number 2 to pair with my (incredible) FRENCH ONION SOUP If you have that on your menu I have to try it but this was truly exceptional ! Following that I had the New York Strip. Medium rare. GREAT but I did ask for a side of Green Chile. And Garlic Aioli for the potatoes Nicely cooked but I added some salt and chile to make it pop my taste buds. YES. I would order it again the same way The Pork Chop looked great as well Desert was also very good. Truffles and Port wine ...I love Port wine (Spicy chocolate truffles with lovely RED CHILE in them) I think I'd give these guys 6 stars of if I could because Armando was so cool toward me !

This wine bar was just ok. When visiting Santa Fe in the summertime, we stopped in for some quick…read morebites and a bit of wine tasting. The wine was not cold. We ordered flights of white and none of them were cold enough. I understand if they had been reds, but on a hot summer day, one just craves a cold glass of wine and/or bubbly. Once we were done tasting our wines and the food arrived, we had to ask a couple of times/people to remove the large glasses and apparatus they rested in from our table since there wasn't room for everything. The hummus and pita with hot honey and feta was pretty good, and our son loved his pasta dish from the kids menu, but that was the extent of the magic here. The paninis the rest of our party ordered were again, just ok. When I went to the restroom I was appalled. There was some really gross stuff sticking to the wall next to the toilet; I couldn't tell if it was barf or poop, but it really turned me off. Good thing we were already on our way out. The atmosphere is kind of a New Orleans vibe with a high ceiling and covered terrace upstairs with plants that you can see from the downstairs area. That was nice. The day before when I was walking around the Plaza, they had a big carafe of fruit-infused ice water outside the restaurant with plastic cups for people to help themselves to, and it was super refreshing. That was the best thing about this place.

Pros- Great atmosphere with the fire and crowd. Really good vibes from the staff…read more Cons- Food is awful. AWFUL. I ordered a wedge salad with steak. How can you mess up a wedge salad?!?! They did. The steak was more like a chewy gyro meat (but I like gyro meat. this was disgusting). The salad was underdressed (yes, I could have asked for more ranch) and the bacon was not edible... and I had to put force into every bite because it was also so chewy. It was so strange! The tomatoes were good. My huband got the filet .. he said it as cooked well. but the compliments ended there. My girls both got chicken fingers. Disgusting. Even the fries were gross. This was our first night in TVS. I was scared out of my mind this was how the food was everywhere. Nope. Just The Blake. And it's the talk of the town. Stay away until they figure it out. Dont waste your money.

The place is nestled right in the middle of ski valley Taos! It's right by the main area. It's…read morebeautiful inside with a wood burning fire, comfortable seating to get out from the cold and the service was spot on. They were very attentive and kind. While I can appreciate the craft that went into the cook, I was a bit disappointed in the execution. What we ordered: Eggs Benedict: it was absolutely beautiful when it came out, but upon breaking open the poached egg, it was about 10-15 seconds under done. I had runny whites, which shouldn't happen. Also, the hollandaise sauce did not have that lemon flavor (you need a bit more punch). Finally, the sauce to me was broken as I could see and taste the eggs curdled. While I loved the fresh spinach and tomatoes as it gave it a good acidic taste, I was just a bit disappointed in the execution. The potatoes were good. They were fried to perfection but it needed a bit more zest or seasoning. Breakfast Buffet: typical buffet of sausage, eggs, bacon, pastries etc. nothing exciting or anything to be negative about. The one good thing to note is that there was a pastry that had some sort of apricot or peach jam in the middle which was lovely! Out of the places we ate in the Ski Valley, I would come back here to eat lunch or dinner.