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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Be prepared to wait a long time. Tried to call in an order and they wouldn't answer the phone…read more When I arrived to place my order in person they told me they take the phone off the hook! There is no way to order online either. Placed my order in person and it took almost an hour to get my to-go order. Food is good but not worth the hassle or wait.

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 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!

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 !

During our recent stay in Santa Fe, we had dinner here twice. For me, the main attraction was the…read morewine tasting, but being able to have dinner there was a bonus. Our first visit was on a Monday night, and our server was fantastic. Forgive me for not remembering her name. I should have saved the receipt. As starters we ordered the bacon wrapped dates and the bruschetta. They allow you to choose four different toppings for each piece of bruschetta which is really nice because all the toppings sound so good. To drink, I had the minimal intervention wine flight, and my husband had the hatch green chili margarita. I enjoyed my flight, especially the Chenin Blanc, but can't lie, I was a little envious when my husband's margarita arrived! The bacon wrapped dates were tasty per usual, but the bruschetta was outstanding! We did not finish the bruschetta because we also had an entree coming, the Pasta New Mexico. It was everything you want pasta to be with a good kick from the hatch chili and red pepper flakes. We left fat and happy! Later that same week we came back on a Friday night, and it was hopping. It looked like there were two major big parties happening which initially concerned us that we might not make it out on time for our event that evening. However, we believe our server got our order to the kitchen before putting in the big one! Yay! And our order was the same as Monday night because we enjoyed it so much. The only thing different was my drink. I got that hatch green chili margarita, and it was super refreshing! Our food came out of the kitchen at a decent time, but we did notice that the bread on the bruschetta lacked the toasted/grilled texture that it had on our first visit. Maybe the kitchen pushed it out too fast or there was a different chef that night. It was still edible but not outstanding like it was the first time. Like most places, it is slower at the beginning of the week and very busy come the weekend which likely affects the quality of what you get. But overall, I think it's a solid place to drink/dine. If I get the chance to visit this city again, I will definitely come back.

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

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.

Hidden Gem Alert | Taos, New Mexico…read more Some coffee shops announce themselves. Others let the coffee do the talking. Tucked away in Taos is one of the most unassuming coffee shops you'll ever find. From the outside, you might drive right past it. Step inside, though, and you'll immediately understand why there's always a line out the door. My daughter and I each ordered iced lattes. She went with vanilla and oat milk, while I stuck with my go-to combination of oat milk and honey. Both drinks were outstanding. Smooth, balanced, and packed with flavor without being overly sweet. I've had coffee all over the United States and in several countries around the world, and these lattes easily rank among my favorites. The coffee impressed us so much that we couldn't leave without grabbing a bag of their light roast to take home. What stood out just as much as the coffee was the atmosphere. The staff was incredibly welcoming, the service was excellent, and despite the constant flow of customers, everyone was smiling. Yes, you'll probably wait in line--but trust me, it's worth every minute. One funny moment from our visit: I had just found an open table when a gentleman told me, "I was saving that one." I laughed, told him to go right ahead...and then watched him walk over and sit at a completely different table. It gave my daughter and me a good laugh and made for one of those random travel memories you don't forget. Final Verdict: If you're visiting Taos and consider yourself a coffee lover, this place belongs at the very top of your list. Fantastic coffee. Friendly people. A welcoming atmosphere. And a line that tells you everything you need to know before you even take your first sip. Sometimes the best coffee shops aren't the flashy ones--they're the ones that quietly become unforgettable. Coach "aka the coffee guy" Berokoff

Visited Taos for a night and decided to get coffee at this cute little shop in the morning…read more Super friendly workers! The coffee was just fabulous, I had an oat milk latte and a chocolate chip almond scone.