Medley

This wine bar reflects Taos' unique style of artsy-ness. According to the man upfront who kindly…read moregave me a little taste of all the reds displayed at the bar, the shop opened about 3-4 years ago. Despite its cuteness however, it doesn't look like it's been visited by many based on the number of photos uploaded as of April 18, 2026. It might be its location as it's tucked in a quieter area from the center of Taos (it's still very much walkable from it though.) Well, I shall (thus) contribute to it. Great selection of whites and reds. Unfortunately however, none of the reds I got to sample didn't strikingly impress me and yet the Rioja was the best one out of the 7 displayed upfront. I hence went with a glass of it. Despite the beautiful weather on a Saturday at around 5:25pm, nobody was there. The live band for the night had just gotten to it where they were doing a little rehearsal. There was a good hour to the start of the show. The food menu also had a good selection of small bites from charcuterie board to hummus plate to meatballs to dumplings to flatbread etc. And the prices of them were mostly $10 to $15 (except the boards.) I had stopped at a different wine bar earlier where I had gotten me a few food for me to eat at the hotel so I didn't get anything at this place. Maybe next time. It's a great place for girls' night out, a date night or a solo dining as well. As I have mentioned already, live music every night. You can sit close to the band or a bit away from it near the entrance. Wherever you sit you'll be surrounded by the great ambiance. I enjoyed it tremendously.

Barra Vino has the coziest living room vibes - the kind of place where you instantly feel at home…read more Ben, the host, is fantastic and makes the experience even better with his warmth and knowledge. The bison chili is absolutely delicious and pairs perfectly with a glass of Cab. Whether you're looking for a casual night out or somewhere to unwind, Barra Vino delivers. Can't wait to come back!

My Rioja wine and food menus

I got to taste all these reds!

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A little glimpse into the wine bar

Parcht Bottleshop + Bites

4.8(97 reviews)

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.

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.

Overlooking the wine bar

Entrance

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Wine rack

Corner Office

4.0(17 reviews)

The burger and tots are to die for. The drinks are great as well. This place is incredible!read more

Service was horrible. The "waitress" was sullen snd unhelpful. I suppose it's what you get when 20…read morepercent is already included. I have no problem with that if my plates aren't slung down with an eye roll. Even with that lousy service if the food was good ok - but the food was NOT good. It's such a bummer because we used to love this place. But honestly 15$ for a small plate of carrot chunks, radishes, turnips with a roasted garlic dip with zero flavor. For the love of god add salt and acid and a 22$ yellow tail collar with maybe two bites of meat - again no flavor is just outrageous. Never again. Not sure if they are under new management/ ownership but whatever it is such a slide down.

Corner Tots!

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Witch's Daisy

Pizanos

3.9(197 reviews)

0.8 mi

What a lovely place! We came here after a full day of hiking and couldn't have been happier with…read morethe food and the service (and the Mountain Views) we tried the cheesy garlic bread which was perfect since it came early and was very fresh. The star of the show was the pizza though, we got the Milky Way pizza and it was an absolute delight. The crust was perfect and tasted great even the next morning :) Please stop by at this place if you are in Taos, the hosts are lovely and seemed like they knew a lot of the locals and were very attentive and considerate of everyone.

Very authentic NY style pizza. Go for the pizza. Nice size and full of Italian favorites…read moreantipasto. Stay away from the fish n chips. Three little nuggets very well done and dry but the fries are very good. One drawback is if you are trying to call ahead for a take out order they do not answer the phone. Excuse is they are short handed. Poor excuse.

Somebody's a dead head

Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan Tunnel, Caesar Salad, Bread Sticks

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Create Your Own Pizza

ACEQ Restaurant

4.2(255 reviews)

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•$$$

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!

Busy open kitchen

Chicken Sando

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Elote corn ribs

The Gorge Bar & Grill

3.5(354 reviews)

We found this place by accident and had a good meal. I had the Gorgeous burger and the server was…read morevery agreeable about leaving off the bacon since I'm allergic to it. I chose the coleslaw as a side because I'm not a big fan of French fries. My husband had the green chili beef stew which he enjoyed. We shared bites of all the dishes and both enjoyed them. The server kept me supplied with plenty of iced tea. It was nice to sit and just watch people out on the Plaza.

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!

Indoor dining 3/20/2024

The fried chicken sandwich

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There's outdoor dining also 3/20/2024

192 At The Blake

3.7(99 reviews)

11.7 mi

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.

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Inside

The Blonde Bear Tavern

4.1(67 reviews)

11.7 mi

Blonde Bear is better than 192. There I said it. We were all thinking it. Meatballs tasted like…read morethey came from an Italian grandmother. Steak hit the spot too. Got some local wisdom from the bartender and had a lovely time. 5 stars

Wow, this restaurant is awesome. Even though it was a slow night in Taos, this place was full, now…read moreI know why. The pasta dishes are incredible. The house made Italian sausage w penne was the best I've ever had. And I done out a lot. Fresh bread made on the premises was delicious. Don't miss it, but make a reservation. Service was also very professional.

Caprese dip

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Full espresso bar available.

Cids Mountain Market

4.4(5 reviews)

11.8 mi

Perfect spot for quick meal or snacks or wines if your visiting taos ski valley. My fiance and I…read morewere staying at Blakes and went here 3 times during our visit. First for some Philly cheese steaks in between our ski runs. We went back later in the afternoon to grab some snacks and drinks. They do close at 6:00 p.m. so just keep that in mind! They have a great variety of healthy drinks, juices, protein shakes, wine, healthy snacks, cold and hot meals to go.

Found this market to be surprisingly cheaper than they could be…read more (at the Taos Ski valley with no other market around they could really have stuck it to us) the prices were Moderate and they had lots of options from food already prepared to be heated , food you can't cook , restaurant and coffee, wine beer liquor and even a few novelty items. I got the lavender lip balm and lotion (kinda pricey ) but so nice ! I can tell it's good quality They close early so don't drag your feet - get there the stock up before 4pm

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Chokolà

4.7(179 reviews)

Very friendly, fast & efficient young person…read more The trio of chocolates were out of this world, 1 passion fruit, Mexican, and coffee ganache. I want more. No seats inside but lots of treats.

This chocolatier located in the heart of Taos is something I wish had existed in the very…read moreneighborhood in Denver. Adorable (well, everything is adorable in Taos; it's the southwestern charm for sure!) but it's more than what its appearance says it all. You have to try their products and see for yourself. What I got me were a few bon bons and a chocolate torte (the whiskey kind). -Miso Caramel: is shaped like a mushroom. Even if you might not be a fan of miso based (everything), you should try these bon bons anyway as they don't taste like miso at all. I was quite shocked with this myself (well, I like miso soup; miso taste doesn't bother me at all. Even so, Miso chocolate candy was something I didn't know what to expect out of. That is why I am saying that I was surprised by it.) -New Mexico , Spicy: was also surprising. The kick in these tiny pieces was quite mighty and yet it was tolerable. -Whisky Torte: All sorts of organic ingredients are used to make these delightful tortes. Tortes tend to be a lot heavier than traditional cakes as their texture is that of fudge. And yet, that shouldn't be a reason for you to steer clear from it as this chocolatier perfected the torte in a way that it will not be too rich or heavy for your taste or stomach. At least that is what I thought when I tasted it. Another must-try item on their menu offerings. For its interior, it's mostly and simply grey on walls but this emits the "chicness" that doesn't overshadow the theme of its business. You should also pay attention to the ceilings and the floors. A careful attention to entertain the guests' eyes is seen throughout. Service was good. I first went here late in the afternoon (close to its closing time). I quickly glanced at each section of the store inside. The kind gentleman upfront wanted to assist me but after asking him if it was open tomorrow (it would be Sunday), he said yes to which I gave him my promise that I would be back tomorrow. The same man assisted me when I was back the very next day to make a purchase. Not sure if he remembered me or not. It's not chocolate bon bons or tortes you can enjoy at this store. The café offers tasting trios, mocha, chocolate mouse, ice cream, affogato, hot chocolate, and espresso and so on. This is a haven for chocolate fanatics.

The Trio Sampler

Bean to bar process explained and chocolate bars

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Marcella M.

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2 years ago

If you're looking for a truly unforgettable dining experience in Taos, Medley is a gem that's well worth the short drive outside of the city limits. Nestled in the scenic beauty of northern New Mexico, this restaurant offers the perfect blend of rustic charm, elegance, and romance. One of the best features of Medley is their outstanding drinks menu. From hand-crafted cocktails to an impressive selection of wines, you won't be disappointed. If you're a wine lover, you'll be especially delighted to know that you can stroll next door and pick out your own bottle from their adjoining wine shop, giving you a personal touch to your dining experience. But it's the food that truly shines here. The menu is packed with fresh, flavorful dishes that will leave you talking about the meal long after you've left. As for the best restaurants in Taos? Medley certainly ranks at the top, alongside Lambert's and The Love Apple, two other local favorites known for their ambiance and exceptional cuisine. But if you're seeking an experience that offers both romance and a bit of adventure just outside the hustle and bustle, Medley is a standout. In short, Medley is a dining destination you won't want to miss. From the incredible food and drink to the charming atmosphere, it's worth every mile of the drive. read more

Steve R.

11 years ago

I, as so many others here have, went to Medley for dinner recently also. My wife and I were on a double date with friends from Angel Fire for Valentine's day and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was amazing, much better than we anticipated in a place like Taos, and the service was spot on. I had a ribeye while my wife had the special clam chowder and a greens salad. Our friends had the seabass and steamed mussels. Those were some of the best mussels any of us have ever had. The atmosphere was nice with cool, turquoise, retro kind of chairs and a fun open view of the kitchen. Will definitely go back one of these nights. read more

Kathy W.

5 years ago

My husband and I dined at Medley last night and it was marvelous. The service is impeccable, the atmosphere is warm and comfortable and the food is fresh and imaginative. Every dish is prepared with incredible attention to detail and checked before it goes to the table. My pan-seared Arctic char was the best I've ever had and my husband devoured his porterhouse pork chop. Both were outstanding. If you want a great dining experience in Taos go to Medley! read more

Kathy W.

11 years ago

Another wonderful evening at Medley. We had a party of 7 and as usual the service and attention to detail were fabulous. Our food and drinks were delicious and we had a great time. I am amazed how this restaurant can continually provide such excellent service regardless of the size of the party. There was a party of 11 right next to us and I noticed that their food came out quickly, efficiently and all at the same time! read more

Robin T.

11 years ago

I dined here for this past New Year's Eve and it was wonderful. The menu was very exciting for celebrating New Year's. I could've used a few more choices but the ones that I had were delicious and well prepared. The service was very good also. My dining companions seemed to share my delight as they raved about everything they had also. Can't wait to come back and try again on a normal night with the whole menu. read more

Ellie G.

2 years ago

Scott, the bartender, is hands down the best bartender I've ever had. He was incredibly kind and attentive - even though he was absolutely swamped with both tables and the bar, he somehow made time for everyone. I never once felt ignored. The food and drinks were both great, but honestly, the real standout was Scott. I've never seen someone so calm under pressure. Total gem. read more

Mary A.

11 years ago

Nice experience. Sat in bar area. Service excellent. Order crispy Brussel sprouts filet and salmon. Food was delicious. One negative was if you ask for break they charge $3.00 for a "bread service". Have never been to a Restraunt that charges extra for bread. Really ??? read more

Jenny R.

5 years ago

Another great meal and service. What a wonderful evening. We were a party of 7 and not a complaint from anyone about their meal.

William S.

7 years ago

Great wait staff and menu. Food is always fresh and well presented. Our go to place.

Barbara S.

7 years ago

TASTY. Yummy and delicious. So spectacular

Medley - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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