Manzanita Market was a godsend for us while we were in Taos. My wife has several food allergies, so…read moretraditional New Mexican cuisine is very difficult if not impossible for her. We came here on the first full day in Taos after a recommendation from a local shop owner. The avocado toast with a sorrel paste was extremely tasty. The avocado was creamy, the sourdough toast was perfectly toasted and the sorrel paste gave the dish a spark that made every bite a pleasure. The huevos rancheros were outstanding. The beans were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The green and red chile sauces were both on point and better than what I got at more well-known restaurants in town. The smoothies and chai masala were very creamy and tasty. Additionally, the vegan potato and corn chowder was a delicious lite lunch item. Very pleasant service as well. We came here every day and had terrific meals each time.

I had breakfast at Manzanita one morning. You line up at the counter to order and they bring your…read morefood to you when it was ready. There really was no organized line so it seemed like a free for all. The interior of the restaurant was quite loud so chose a table in the alley way. It was peacefull sitting at a little table under the umbrella. I got the bacon biscuit and my friend ordered the simple breakfast. The food came out separately so I started to eat before she got her breakfast. It would have been better if our food had come out together. I would definitely go back for the blue corn pancakes, they looked amazing.

The service - A plus. Friendly, patient, informed. Ambience…read more- inviting, enjoyable. Food - the flatbread pizza is absolutely delicious. If you have the chance to visit - do it!!

Horrible visit. Such a bummer to end our Taos trip here. We were the second table inside after they…read moreopened this past Monday. After ordering at the counter and taking a seat inside, we heard the table next to us complaining about how awful the coffee was. That should've been our first warning to run, but unfortunately we had already paid. Thank goodness we had already gotten coffee elsewhere. So, we sat and waited for our food. As we sat and the food started being cooked, I started getting a headache. My husband pointed out that the place was filling with that grease smoke that you get when you cook on a dirty grill and don't vent well enough. We moved to an outside table and felt a huge difference in the fresh air; headache immediately gone. (For the sake of the other patrons health, we left the front door open to vent the place out.) We waited a really long time for our food, which I didn't expect from a counter-ordering breakfast spot with super basic orders that we could've made waayyy better at home. When the food finally came, the server walked up, plopped our plates down and said, "idk who had what," instead of just asking us...I had ordered a classic breakfast platter with Christmas chile and sourdough toast and jam. My husband had ordered a bfast platter with green chile. He had to go in to ask for his green chile and my jam, which they forgot. The food was just on this side of edible. I ate my scrambled eggs and avocado and toast (dry with just the avocado on it bc no butter offered and the jam turned out to be packets of smuckers), bc I'm pregnant and was starving, but I took one bite of the "hashbrowns" and literally spit it right back out onto the plate. It not only felt like the texture of a raw potato, but you could tell that their grill is in need of a serious cleaning. My husband didn't even eat half of his food. I was also kinda just grossed out how they plopped my little chile plastic cups directly on top of my beans...it felt wrong for those to placed ON TOP of part of the dish. After seeing the servers response to another tables complaints and concerns about the coffee, we got the vibe that this place is just run by a bunch of high schoolers who did not care/know how to remedy any situation that was presented, so we didn't even consider attempting to talk with them about our issues. We had a conversation with another couple who sat outside about how much this place seemed to be struggling with everything, even the most basic of restaurant situations. We decided to just high-tail it away after warning another group who approached not to even go in there. This place has good reviews, so maybe it's possible we went on a very off day; I will say that they opened an hour later than usual, so maybe they were in a dire staffing scenario or something.

I'm back to update my review after four years. During the pandemic, I wasn't a paying customer--but…read moreI'll never forget that KOKO's fed me every week while I was working at the hospital. In fact, they fed everyone there. It was an act of generosity I promised to repay when things reopened. Since then, I've been back many times--and I've loved everything I've tried. The food and drinks are consistently excellent. Yes, it can be a little pricey, but it's absolutely worth it for the quality and care they put into every order. I wholeheartedly recommend KOKO's. It's more than just a deli--it's a place with heart. Below is a photo of the meals they would provide during the pandemic.

Small little cafe, great service. I personally did not enjoy the matcha, but to each their own.read more

Brought home a loaf of their sourdough bread. It was amazing. It also made incredible toast. We…read morewill definitely go again.

We ordered the vegetable bagel, avocado toast, burrata salad, lox bagel and heirloom tomatoes with…read moreherbs. Everything was SO fresh and delicious! We also ordered honey lattes and matchas. The vibe was very cool guy inside Everyone working was very sweet. When my friend realized that the bagel was multigrain and had poppy/sesame (she's allergic), they replaced it for her on a plain bagel. Would definitely visit again if I was ever in Taos

We had such a great experience at Farmhouse Cafe! The ambiance was lovely and had such a welcoming,…read morerelaxed feel. There was about a 30 minute wait when we arrived, but it honestly flew by since there are some fun little shops nearby to browse while you wait. They are also dog friendly on the outdoor patio, which we really appreciated! Just keep in mind that the wait for outdoor seating can be a bit longer. We ordered the Farmhouse Breakfast and huevos rancheros, and both were delicious. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, the eggs were cooked perfectly, and the potatoes were seasoned so well. I also tried the Maya hot chocolate, which was delicious, along with the sparkling cranberry juice. Our server was friendly and attentive, and we grabbed a few pastries from the front beforehand . They were all so good, but the savory goat cheese and tomato pastry was definitely a favorite. The prices were very reasonable, especially considering the freshness and quality of the food. Between the atmosphere, great service, and delicious food, this was definitely a place we'd come back to!

Adorable atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. What more can you ask for??…read more We got lattes and the farmhouse breakfast, so tried a bit of everything. Crispy bacon, house made bread and jam ... would absolutely come back.

We had breakfast at Michael's Kitchen after it was recommended as one of the places to experience…read moreauthentic Spanish cuisine in Taos, and I'm so glad we went. Our server, Chaniece, absolutely made the experience. I told her I wanted to order some of the most authentic Spanish dishes on the menu, and she came through perfectly. She was knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed excited to help us experience the restaurant. If you have questions about the menu, ask for her recommendations--you won't be disappointed. My partner ordered Martin's Breakfast Burrito, and I had the huevos rancheros. Both were fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we were hoping for. Michael's Kitchen is only open Wednesday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., so plan accordingly. We arrived around 9:30 on a Sunday morning and had about a 30 minute wait. It was busy, but the wait was actually enjoyable because the restaurant has several little nooks filled with antiques and artwork by local artists. There was plenty to look at, and the time passed quickly. Taos has many wonderful mom and pop restaurants, but from what I learned during our visit, there are fewer locally owned restaurants serving traditional Spanish cuisine. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to try all of them, but I'm very happy we chose Michael's Kitchen. Between the authentic food the welcoming atmosphere and Chaniece's outstanding service, it was one of the highlights of our visit to Taos.

Only open Wednesday through Sunday so plan your trip. Great donuts but they sell out fast! Small…read moredining room so space is limited and there is often a wait. But worth it! Service was great! They kept our drinks full! We ordered stuffed Sopapillas, burgers and banana nut pancakes! So delicious and we're so full!!

While visiting Santa Fe, our group decided to take a side trip over to Taos to check out the art…read morescene. Once there, the first order of business was finding a restaurant because we were all ravenous. Some of us wanted breakfast, and others were ready for lunch. We were fortunate enough to track down the Bent Street Grille, because it turned out to be perfect! It was a Sunday and the place was crowded with hungry diners. However, the staff was able to put together a table for six right away, which seemed almost miraculous. It's a lovely restaurant with seating both inside and outside. There was a musician playing out on the patio but in a low-key way, so the music didn't intrude on conversations. (Important because I'm slightly hearing impaired.) It was difficult to choose between all the tempting options on the menu! But I finally settled on the Berry Nice Waffle. It was excellent! Others selected the Bent Street Eggs Benedict and French Onion soup. All the dishes were delicious with generous portions and fresh ingredients. We'll definitely return to the Bent Street Grille if we ever get back to Taos!

best hashbrowns ever really crispy and delicious this should be the hashbrown standard…read more staff is sweet as well

This is 1 of our 2 closest restaurants to our home, and is a very good restaurant, especially if…read moreyou like Mac and cheese.

Wow the Mahi Mahi fish and chips were top notch! The fish was firm and juicy and the breading was…read moredelicate. The flavor was excellent and the shoestring fries were just right. I only missed not having cole slaw!

Love their chicken sandwich! Definitely one of my favorite places in Taos! Always great service…read morequick to pump out plates as well!

This was our favorite breakfast restaurant during our trip. Food five stars selection, five stars…read moreservice five stars. We didn't get it, but people exiting the restaurant raved about the food and they were right. I got the Parisian crêpe and that was the most flavorful breakfast. I've had in a while. Cooked perfectly and beautiful layers of food. When you cut into it and turn it on its side, you can see how delicately they layered everything. My wife got the Spanish tortilla. We've had this in Barcelona before and it was very close and taste. A little dance for me, but she enjoyed it. Both of these dishes are really shareable. The coffee was OK but my wife's latte she said was excellent. Lastly, plenty of parking and they also have a small area with baked goods. Don't miss this place.

Very good food! .........................................,…read moreGreat service! ..............,.,................,,..,,,,,, Will definitely be back!

We chose to eat at Stella's because it was near our hotel, looked interesting, and is definitely…read morelocal. As we walked up to the door, there was a sign posted about them being short staffed and possibly not able to serve everyone without a reservation, but we decided to ask. I'm glad we did. (And I hope others go ahead and ask as well). We were able to get a table for two and this place was full of character. They lit the old school candle on the table, played old time mix of music, had table cloths on each table. It was very sweet and lovely. We had an official server come to our table right away and drop off menus. Then we had (I think), the owner of the restaurant stop by to talk to us for a little bit. Later I believe we had Stella herself deliver food and talk to us. We ordered light meals because we had a late lunch. I ordered a salad with chicken on it and it was delicious. They tried to present it well and succeeded. It was fresh and tasty, too. Hubs ordered lasagna, which came with a side of garlic bread. Although he thought his lasagna was a little thin in layers, the taste of the sauce was very, very good. We did not order dessert, but we thought all of them looked really delicious. If you find yourself in Taos New Mexico, with nowhere to eat, I would definitely give this sort of lonely looking corner restaurant a try.