Aceq was okay, but for the price I was hoping for great! The ambiance and art inside was awesome and the waitstaff was good, but I didn't love the food. I had chicken and waffles and the waffle was so dense and dry I could not eat it. I would have much preferred and ego waffle. The chicken was good but essentially just a normal chicken tender. I also had the duck which was extremely tough and dry (maybe that's just duck?). At the end of the night it was a fun experience inside the restaurant but the food was mid and came at a hefty price! read more

Wonderfully creative menu. Great service! Really enjoyed the corn ribs, bok choy with apricots, and the Wangus dishes. Appreciated the Kids Menu. read more

ACEQ Restaurant - Wangus brown rice and curry - New American Near Me - Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

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Came here on our last night in Taos and wow-what a gem. Amazing service, food, and drinks. They do not rush you, which is something we appreciate. Our server gave top notch drink and food recommendations, and they were very flexible with making substitutions. We ended up trying the Wangus steak and it was possibly one of our favorite meals of all time. Could not have asked for a better way to end our stay. We will definitely be back! read more

ACEQ Restaurant - Delicious Wang's steak - New American Near Me - Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

First time this season visiting ASEQ. I love this place. That staff are awesome. Let's talk food and drinks. The house cocktails are amazing. Every food dish was perfect. I had the 6oz steak. O read more

The service was friendly and helpful. The cocktail was delicious. The food, however, was disappointing for the price point. The duck was overly salty and the filet mignon was as tough as a cheap grocery store bottom round. Nothing about it was exceptional. As much as we paid I can't say I'm willing to give it a second chance aside from maybe just cocktails and small bites. read more

ACEQ Restaurant - Filet "wangus" (wagyu/angus hybrid) - New American Near Me - Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

My table shared the corn ribs, brussel sprouts, seafood fettuccini, and eggplant dishes and they were all incredible! Our server was wonderful and able to make all sorts of accommodations for a member of our party with some food allergies. Just a great experience, highly recommend making a reservation if you're in the area. read more

Wonderful dinner and server Magnus (sp)? Dinner delish and wine superb love the vibe and the atmosphere read more

**OPENS AT 5PM** *RESERVATIONS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED* Elevated American food Excellent customer service. Everyone has an exceptional attitude and eye for detail. Beautiful place, perfect for a date. Menu always evolving due to the owner's vision of an eclectic -and interesting worldview to food. We could not decide on the wine so we got both of the ones suggested One white one red, wonderful choices. Our 8oz filet mignon was cooked to perfection but came out a bit cold, but we were so hungry we didn't even care and I'm positive they would have warmed it up if we'd ask. Loved everything and would literally eat whatever they served me because it's top quality and VERY well done. Looking forward to returning and checking out the new menu! Enjoy! read more

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Ate here a year ago and was absolutely blown away. Went back a week ago and could not have been more disappointed. Food was ok but it wasn't great (except for the clafouti, which was inedible). Also, from where I was sitting I could see into the kitchen and one of the line cooks was eating in the kitchen - not tasting something to see if it was ok but standing at his station with a plate full of food, shoveling it away. WTF? For the prices they charge I fully expect to be blown away, or at the very least impressed. Emailed the restaurant to ask if they'd changed management or gotten a new chef and never heard back from them. I won't go back and I'll also steer my friends away. read more

Don't order the specials unless you ask for the price! I got charged $62 for a very chewy, gristly mediocre "wangus" steak that was 1/2" thick, and described as an incredible steak. Besides, it came with two little sprigs of broccolini and I can't remember what else, (potatoes?) but the description was so fancy and what I got was so paltry and not good. We won't be returning, it's just not a good value and not good quality. Or, maybe try the Korean lamb chops those looked interesting. Try Medly's hangar steak frites for $29 it's consistently awesome. Also, the steak frites appetizer at Martyrs steakhouse was fantastic. I ordered a $42 New York steak at martyr's and it was 1.5" thick and nicely grilled--worth it. read more

I was wandering the streets on a Wednesday evening trying to find something to eat. On this particular Wednesday everything was shut down for the night except for ACEQ! It was hoppin! I walked in to place a to-go order and the awesome hostess helped me place the order for my cordon blue sandwich. After ordering I saw a buddy at the bar and grabbed a seat while I waited. The bartender made an pretty solid boulevardier and he let some other patrons know that his margaritas are the best in town, I wasn't able to verify that bit but the boulevardier was good. The bar was great and I met a few folks from all over our lovely country. My food showed up and it was time to head out, it took some effort to pay but I was able to close out and move on my way. I ate the sandwich at home and it was GREAT! Well balanced and the spread they used on the bread hit the spot. The place may be a little pricy but the food was good! read more

Wonderful mixed grill dinner! Flavors were amazing and the lamb chop & steak strip were perfect. Our server Amanda made a special effort to make sure our dinner was exceptional. read more

Heard good things about this restaurant. Stopped by around 5 before it opened and was told by the owner not to worry about a reservation. When we got to the restaurant at 7, there were only two spots at the bar. I ordered the Bison Frites, and my wife got an Asian noodle dish. The craft cocktails were good and our waiter (the bartender) was ok. Our meal was bad. My wife's noodles were barely half cooked. My fries were under the heat lamp, in plain sight five feet away from me for 10 minutes. When they tried to finally serve them, I objected and asked for a fresh entree. When they reserved my meal there was ZERO meat. This was a $100 disappointment. read more

Outstanding service and food. Great cocktails and chef personalized our experience by allowing us to select menu options and serve family style. Perfect way to celebrate our friends anniversary. read more

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I usually don't rave about restaurants that only have one or two vegetarian options. But the few veg dishes they had were outstanding. For appetizers, we ordered the lettuce wraps and Brussels sprouts without the cheese and bacon. Both were good, but they didn't compare to the entrees. My husband asked that the portabella be made vegetarian. He could not stop raving about the mole sauce. I had the vegan polenta. Without exaggeration, it was the best polenta that I've ever had. The coconut curry sauce was rich and delicious, and the roasted cashews rounded out the dish perfectly. The staff was professional and helpful. The dining room was decorated with paintings by local artists. Overall, it was a great meal with lovely atmosphere. We will definitely return. read more

Most Over-rated Restaurant in Taos County The service here is beyond embarrassing. It felt like we waited 30 minutes before anyone even came to our table and then another 30 minutes before we got our food. I've never waited so long for a plate of chili-cheese fries. Yes, they were busy, but we went to a restaurant in Santa Fe, the following night, Paper Dosa, that had a line around the block of customers waiting for a table and they brought us water right away when we were seated and asked if we wanted any other drinks or starters. They also brought out our food within 10-15 minutes of ordering. The atmosphere in ACEQ is no bueno as well. There was techno music blasting in our ears the entire time we were there... really bad techno music. Also, we were seated next to the front entrance and could smell the dumpster just outside the door. While the food tasted good, it's nothing special. The menu items are more confusion than fusion, and highly-overpriced. I will never return. Take your business across the street to the Sol Cafe or Wake & Take. read more

Had a phenomenal and fun dinner last night at Aceq!!! Perfect dirty martinis, fries, salmon ( best I have ever had in any restaurant ever-thank goodness I brought home leftovers! Otherwise, I would be dreaming about it!), bouillabaisse!!! GO!!! read more

Amazing dinner for our first night in Ski Valley! The service was definitely slow but we were not in a hurry so it was no bother. Our waiter was friendly and very helpful with our decisions. My cocktail was the Golden Hour and it was lovely! We shared the corn ribs and the eggplant apps, both amazing! The corn is 1000% worth the messy hands. I had the duck entree and my husband had the beef & risotto stuffed portobello. The flavors were incredible & everything was cooked to perfection! We were very full so we ordered the peanut butter pie to go and enjoyed it as a late night indulgence. Highly recommend a trip 20 min down the mountain to Arroyo Seco for a great meal! read more

The service was great. The atmosphere was a fun, lively vibe. Definitely a great place to enjoy an excellent meal in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains. I would give 4.5 stars but that's not possible on yelp :( I started with a whiskey basil, which was a nice balance of bourbon and citrus. I'm not a fan of sweet cocktails and this one hit the mark being slightly whiskey forward but leveled with the other flavors. The roasted beet and quinoa salad was excellent. The goat cheese bites are the perfect savory counterpart to the sweet roasted beets and golden raisins. (Sorry, didn't think to get a pic until after) I choose the special which was priced high at $71 alone but was a very delicious New Mexico 10oz "Wangus" Ribeye, garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. I also opted for the surf-and-turf and added 3 scallops with a heirloom tomato chutney. Paired with the recommend Syrah and the meal was a great way to end the evening. read more

Hmmmm, our feeling for this place is a bit mixed. We love the environment - inside and outside, the friendly staff, and local craft soda. The food, however, is not quite up to expectation. Maybe because we were just at the Love Apple the night before, we had a higher bar set for it. Besides the salads, the menu options are generally too heavy to our taste - higher fat and/or carb content. The food we actually got were actually flavored well, but nothing "Wow" about it. And again, they were too heavy to our preference, and do not have vibrant flavor. A side note, my husband did get food poisoning symptoms that night after we dine here, but I was OK. We are not sure where or what exactly was the source. read more

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Madi was an amazing server - she oriented us to the wine and menu and checked in on us often. The food and ambiance was exceptional. We enjoyed the drinks and charcuterie board very much. The art and music added to the delight. We will be back! read more

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On a peaceful snowy evening in October, there was a pinion fire out in the courtyard. The ambience inside and outside are quite fine. I had lamb chops with a Tzatziki sauce. Lamb meat cooked perfectly and the sauce was a perfect complement in taste. My spouse had the Wangus steak special, sublime in very way. This is one of our favorite restaurants in the Taos area. It feels like a local spot! read more

Ignore all the 1 star Reviews because this place is Flipping Bomb! Delicious is an understatement. The staff was kind and attentive, and even though they were slammed, they took care of us and even apologized a few times. but honestly it didn't matter because the food was THAT GOOD. We ordered the Lamb Chop Appetizer from their Daily Special along with arguably the best steak taco I've ever had (being from San Diego I am critical. But HOLY COW. The Bison Stew was something special, and the Bison Fries were decadent af. Some of the best ways I've ever eaten that beautiful animal. The Mexican Coke & Sprite showed me that these people care about what you're putting into your body beyond the beautiful and creative Farm to Table Food. Forget about masks and covid and all that stuff. These people make you feel like family. and even then the Wangus Burgers were something out of a storybook, cooked to perfection, juicy yet with a nice char, I even got an egg on mine and their buns were toasted to perfection and sucked up the yoke and the juice in a masterful way. We tried the Sage Shrimp Fettuccine and it was so good that my brother wouldn't share it with anyone but I stole a bite when he went to the loo. If you're still reading this... you probably wanna hear about the dessert cuz it was Dank (slang for Delicious;) . We broke into the bread pudding which was not only moist, but flavorful and well composed. But the Mixed Berry Cheesecake was fluffy and flavorful, served with a mixed berry compote that was robustly sweet & sour and meshed perfectly with all the cheesecakeyness ACEQ had to offer. Also shoutout to Dasha for making our dining experience extra special We'll be back tomorrow to try the rest of this ridiculously awesome menu and soak up all the good vibes and SMILES this place has to offer read more

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Ignore the earlier reviews. Aceq has a new owner. There's a mask mandate in New Mexico by the NM Department of Health because NM hospitals cannot accept emergencies due to being full of covid cases. But no one is wearing a mask here; not the servers, nor the cooks and food prep. Waitstaff there say its company policy of not telling staff what to do. Does the owner tell staff wash their hands after going to the bathroom before cooking & serving your food? Or is that Department of Health mandate also not enforced? Don't eat here. There are so many excellent restaurants in Taos at this price point that care about the health of their customers, workers and community. Check out Medley and Love Apple. read more

What a gem! This place was recommended to me by my daughter and I am so glad we made a reservation. Jenn and Madeline tag teamed and served us. They were attentive and very friendly. Our dinner was absolutely delicious and the cocktails were creative and strong. It's a bit of a drive if you are staying in Taos near the plaza but worthy of the drive. Highly recommend it. read more

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we ate at a lot of great places in Taos but for me this was the best. it's a cozy smallish space with a lot of character. The menu is not overwhelmingly large and well thought out so that everybody could find something delicious. The second night we went back for just a glass of wine and got to chat with the owner who is insanely young to be owning a restaurant he must have been born for this hard work because what is clear is that he manages well. All of his staff love him and want to work hard for him including wait staff and chef. I will definitely go back to ACEQ every time I'm in town. read more

Food is good. Service needs BIG work. Waited for 50 minutes after we ordered entrees, literally. On a Tuesday. 50 minutes.... Still no food. We left. Took forever to get drink order, bar staff walking around not paying attention. Never offered drink refills, anything. In any other respected establishment - 25-30 minute ticket time on entrees is pushing it. I've worked in many restaurants.. total disorganization here. And we went a few days back as well, same story. Nice people working there but just soooo so slow. Very disorganized. Again, good food, nice location, don't recommend unless you've got at least 2 hours to kill. Food gets 4 stars, service/ timeliness gets none. read more

I hope things get better here! My entire party did not have a great dinner. My impossible burger came with nothing on it and was burned. We were all hoping this was a great restaurant based on the reviews, but none of us were happy with the quality of the food. read more

My boyfriend and I came here on a Thursday night and while it took a bit for the hostess to show up, had no problem being seated. Service was fine. Nothing stands out. The atmosphere felt super casual and the art looked cheap. It did not match the menu price point. The food was most disappointing. The bison fries were good busy just tasted like gravy on fries. The sage fettuccini had no flavor. So sense of sage. The shrimp in it tasted like it was boiled in water and just added last minute. We also tried the warm kale salad. It was good but wayyy overpriced. When we got the check, several things were a dollar more than they were on the menu. Also note they add a $5 kitchen gratuity to your tab before tax. Not a huge deal, but I felt nickel and dimed. read more

Love this place. Amazing food and friendly service. The fish and meat selections are very special. Good wine and fun local service. Worth a visit if you are in the Taos area! read more

ACEQ Restaurant - ACEQ DINING ROOM. FUN ART! - New American Near Me - Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

A must visit if you are in the Taos area. Everything we ordered was incredible - from cocktails to food. We ordered the birria egg rolls to start with the veracruzana salad. For entrees, we split the arroz con puerco and the lamb. The salad was refreshing as expected, and the two entrees were out of this world. The pork belly was so tender and the corn and rice bed had so much flavor. The corn with the lamb entree was probably some of the best corn on the cob I've ever had. The chocolate mole was the perfect addition to the lamb lollipops. I would not order the egg rolls again as there wasn't anything that stood out about them, especially in comparison to the entrees. Don't skip this place when you're in town! read more

ACEQ Restaurant - Arroz con puerco (left) and lamb with corn (right) - New American Near Me - Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

This place is a gem! First off, our server, Amanda, was the best! She was attentive without being overwhelming, gave us advice on hiking when we asked for it and was just all around a lovely human! The food! Corn ribs are my new thing and omg they are so tasty here! My wife ordered the steak that is a combo of Angus and wagu and it was melt in your mouth delicious! The cocktail I had was a perfect balance of lime, mezcal and bitters. We are just so glad we randomly chose this place!! read more

Very good and original dishes. Expensive though and "suggested" tips are just crazy, don't know since when 30% is considered normal... read more

Food was average to good. Certainly not great. I would not return, however, since we found our $40 wine for sale in town at $9. They likely bought it for around $6 from their wholesaler. You cannot operate a business without making a profit but this kind of overcharging will do nothing to guarantee return guests. These people should be ashamed. read more

we had to dine here TWICE on our stay as it was that good. The Brussel sprouts were the star of the show, a long with the peanut butter gnash dessert we had after. We will deff be back again when we are in town traveling. read more

Delightful hidden gem in the Taos area! The atmosphere is very hip and quaint - seems like it's great for small groups or couples. The service was lovely and we were seated quickly. The staff was so knowledgable about the menus and gave us great advice on what to order. We both got the chicken sammie and we were not disappointed! If you're staying in the area, please check them out! read more

Ordered the special..the steak...did not ask price because prices on menu were in the $30's. Got the bill... $138.00 for 2 specials...who does that!?!? Been in the service industry for many years. You should tell your costumers. So leaving tonight...the bill was $320.00 for 2 read more

I made dinner reservations through open table 3 days before for my girlfriend's birthday. The day of the reservation at 3:30pm when our reservation is 6pm they call to tell us that they didn't realize open table was letting people make reservations and they are full up with a wine dinner. Don't know why they couldn't of called before this. They tell me they will call back in 30 minutes if they have a cancelation for the wine dinner. At 5:30pm they call back with an option by that time we have scrambled to make other reservations. read more

Amazing food and very attentive staff. Drink menu is influenced by Japanese ingredients. We enjoyed a lovely dinner!

Unique interpretations, prepared exactly as requested, and combined with an engaged & flexible staff.... all the things that transform dinner into a memorable epicurean experience. As you approach the restaurant the outdoor fire pit with piñon pine sets the SWestern tone that is reinforced at every interaction through your meal. read more