A great place to go have a drink. It's an old time saloon with a great atmosphere! We did try some…read morenachos and they were yummy. We ate outside and the grounds were very nice. You do have to go up and order and get your own drinks and food so if you don't like not being served, you probably shouldn't go here. We really like the place.

I pretty chill bar. Good selection of beers and other drinks…read more Apparently has kitchen too that closes a little earlier. There are two pool tables inside and a nice outdoor area with a TV and a fire pit. Overall pretty enjoyable experience on a slow night

We stopped in for lunch while exploring Taos Plaza and were glad we did. We started with the Chile…read moreRelleno appetizer, and it was fresh, delicious, and a great way to kick off the meal. We both ordered the Spicy Green Chile BLAT Wrap, and it was fresh, flavorful, and packed with ingredients. The green chile added just the right amount of kick. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We also loved the atmosphere. The inside is cozy and full of character, and there's outdoor seating if you'd rather enjoy the fresh mountain air. We'd definitely stop here again.

They say that this is where the locals drink but it's really where they go to get mindnumbingly…read moredrunk. People who should have been cut off when we got there were still drinking when we left. We ordered margaritas, the first round was very good but the second pretty much tasted like sour mix. I ordered the red chile stew and my friend ordered the spicy green chile BLAT. My stew was just some chunks of pork in a thick gravy and her wrap came out with ice cold fries. Between the drunk folks and the poor quality of the food and drinks I'd give it a pass if I were you.

Would have been a 5 star rating, but the beer wasn't free. Top notch joint. Sam & George are…read moregreat. Ok...ONE more and we'll go.

My expectations were low based on these reviews but really everything was quite good. We called…read moreahead, and luckily arrived on time because our table for 11 was ready early. This place is very efficient so I was pleased with how fast we were able to get our food. Very busy, definitely call ahead. Atmosphere is very Texan, as you can imagine. Laid back vibes. They need more restroom options, though. One single isn't enough.

Steak & pork chop were, indeed, beautifully done. So were the baked potatoes. Service was…read moreexcellent. Prices were good. Soup, bread, and deserts were all meh. But overall, I'll take it for the price and the beautifully done meat.

One of the few remaining Northern New Mexico roadside bars, always for real with live music from…read moretime to time. FeastyKat E. nailed it. Now will be then later so best drink it before it's gone.

Yelp says 5 stars = "Woohoo! "As good as it gets!" and that is true for Chili Rojo Tavern…read more.. because, in Chimayo, this is *all* you get! And, it is GOOD. Well, good if you enjoy dive bars. And who in their right mind doesn't?! First off, you will probably be greeted by the owner tending his bar -- Wilford Ortiz, an old Army vet with centuries-old roots in New Mexico. Wilford grew up in the Chimayo area and after serving in the military at Ft Bliss in El Paso, he bought the bar (I think from his father) and has made it a local "institution." Be prepared -- he will greet you with a big smile and what a smile it is!! He is quite a charming chap, and I think when he was younger, he may have had a talent for opening bottles with his bare teeth! It's a must-see. Hey -- You're traveling the backroads of NM... you're staying in Santa Fe, drive north to hit lunch at the Chimayo restaurant with all the tourists... you owe it to yourself (and definitely to Wilford, who's tryin' to run a business in this sleepy little town!) to visit Chili Rojo Tavern. Just a little further north of the restaurant, and then west on 76. He might charge you $2.50 for a can of Bud Light, the wood floor may be sagging a foot into the crawlspace below, but it will be the best roadside bar you visited in Northern NM... because frankly, I couldn't find any others. And, this is as "backroads" as it gets! This place made memories for us, and they are good ones. SALUD!

I was in Santa Fe for a ridiculously niche lawyers conference and wandered into El Matador on a…read morerandom Thursday night. Then I came back Friday. And Saturday. Not because of the drinks. Not because of the atmosphere. Not because of the location. Because of Katya. Katya is not my favorite bartender. She is my favorite human being. I've spent enough time in bars to know when someone is good at their job. Katya operates on an entirely different level. She can take what feels like sixteen orders at once, remember every single one, deliver them with absolute precision, keep the entire room moving, somehow do the math in her head, and still make every customer feel like they're the only person sitting at the bar. The basement bar itself is exactly what a great dive should be; a shithole. Heavy hobo stab vibes upon entry, including Katya. Smell: multiple buttholes farting at once. Climate control: sweaty patron dependent. Lighting: liability. TV: playing a rotation of trash 80s DVDs . If business schools were smart, they'd study her. If hospitality groups were smart, they'd clone her. If Santa Fe has any sense at all, they'll do whatever it takes to keep her exactly where she is. Cash only, so come prepared. And bring plenty of it, because she deserves every penny. Katya must be protected at all costs.

Kind of a grungy, punk, divey vibe. Not exactly my thing, but where that feels unique to me this is…read morethe kind of place to remind yourself it takes all kinds. A busy setting and top candidate for beginning or ending your Santa Fe drunk parade. That is to say, it is fun. It is not refined. But it clearly does not want to be. :)

Fantastic pizza, beer and cider! We went at happy hour and…read morewere there with 13 people. We ordered 9 pizzas and some appetizers and it was all fabulous! Favorites were Zac's pizza, the Smokey Quartz and the pineapple one. Highly recommend!!

I can't speak to the voracity of the beer, however the food was delicious. Amazing Neapolitan…read morestyle wood fired pizza, excellent salad and apps. Service was great! Had a nice patio and indoor area. Definitely will be back my next time around.

Don't bother. Just…read moreanother dive bar in a town full of them. No food, not even peanuts or popcorn. Cash only, but no ATM on site. Had to walk across the street to a drive-up ATM to get cash to pay my bill. Lousy service. I got extremely dirty looks from our server when I asked about the above mentioned food and ATM. I am told that they have a nice events hall in the back, but based on what is up front, I would tend to doubt it.

Where the locals go!…read more This is THE place for enjoying the company of the people who worked the coal mines of Sopris, Morley and Cokedale, built Trinidad's businesses and raised families instilled with the values of a small town! Read the names of mining town reunions on the wall banners. Free popcorn. ATM and free parking at the bank across the street. Great service and stories of local lore!

Great atmosphere, attentive and friendly service and the food was awesome! Great dinner with our…read morelittle family of 4!

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.

Authentic bar vibes with a variety of drinks to choose from. Pool table available to use an a very…read morefriendly owner!!

Dive with cold beer. Aggressively nice bar tending. Drunk happy locals. Only place in town to…read moreget a late night drink.