The place that I was staying was in walking distance to this small restaurant. It wasn't much to…read morelook at but the food was outstanding. I ordered chile rellenos with red and green chile sauce (Christmas) and they were some of the best I've ever had. The prices were some of the lowest I'd seen in Taos and the food exceptional. There was plenty of staff who checked on us on a regular basis and they were all very friendly.

What a gem to find! My husband and I saw some reviews and decided to give this a try. I out it in…read moremy maps and followed the walking directions for over 45 minutes and kept going to an empty lot. Finally we figured it had been put on the wrong side of the Main Street so we went the other way and ended up hungry and ready for a drink and dinner. The only negative is that I couldn't get a margarita other than the wine margaritas they have. Since there is a sweet and sour mix in them I went for a white wine instead and it was perfect for the day. We ordered our drinks and chips and guacamole to get started while we looked at the menu. Our server was super and we sat on the patio in the shade which was lovely. There was plenty of shade for the hot day. To stave off our hunger while we looked at the menu we ordered the chips and salsa with guacamole. The salsa was fabulous as was the rest but I had to comment on the salsa because so often these days it's just too tomato-y or bland. This was flavorful and had a bit of spice. For dinner, we ordered the steak tampiquena and I would get it again. Savory, perfectly cooked and hearty. Check this place out if you are visiting!

Friday. August 14, 2026. Lunch…read more I've wanted to eat here for a long time. Ever since I saw the day of the dead inspired logo. It's on the north end of Taos. They have a very nice outside patio with umbrellas and also an indoor dining area. The bathroom is inside the kitchen, so you will see them cooking if you have to go. Luckily we arrived before the place got completely packed. I ordered the chicken blue corn enchiladas with green chile and an over medium egg on top. This came with posole and beans on the side. All this for $16. The enchiladas were stacked and they were packed with chicken. A very nice bite to the chile and egg yolk completed the flavors. Posole and beans were hot and well seasoned. A filling and flavorful lunch. Well worth the stop. Just a note: they aren't opened on Sundays. Monday through Saturdays, lunch is served from 10:30 until 3 PM and supper from 5 to 9 PM. A Texan waiting for the bathroom told me he always orders exactly what I ordered. I would highly recommend it.

We had a wonderful meal at Orlando's in Taos! We ordered the chile rellenos and the chicken tacos,…read moreand both were delicious. The chile rellenos had great flavor with just the right amount of spice, and the chicken tacos were fresh, flavorful, and generously filled. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everything came out hot and fresh. If you're looking for authentic New Mexican food in Taos, Orlando's is definitely worth a visit. We'll be back!

Amazing food. Great service. Fresh baked goods. The Mexican food is authentic not TexMex!!…read more"Christmas " is the only way to go with enchiladas and eggs. The staff is quick and very friendly. Can never resist bakery goods on the way out!!!

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.

The Food! Mexican with a special kick! Eat here again…read morebefore we leave. Not to spicy just right toco had a fruity flavor of cherry cinnamon and Yum

Worst food, service, owner-management. My order Arrachera…read moreXmas, was the toughest piece of meat, could not eat..sent back, ordered Taos Burger, not as bad, but not able to stomach, that either. either. Owner-manager, said I had to pay the bill $58.60, or she would call the police, which she did,before they arrived, I paid the bill and left. Never ever go their, you will regret your choice. This was on 9/3/2026..I was traveling on.vacation, and use Yelp, to find restaurants

Best food in town. Especially loved the pato. Service is very good. And it's not noisy, which is…read moreunfortunately unusual today.

What is it about Peruvian food in New Mexico? The best restaurant in Angel Fire (probably by far)…read moreis Peruvian. Son who lives in ABQ says favorite one there is Peruvian. And our best dining experience ever in Taos has been AJI. Great hospitality from the owners, with nice ambiance in the restaurant. But the food is special. All dishes creative and not like anywhere else. Everything mouth watering. I do wish the restaurant were more vegetarian friendly, but South American restaurants tend to be very carnivore-centric.

Ceviche tostadas- great Queso, guacamole, salsa & chips -…read moregreat Beef fajitas - ok (I expect skirt steak, it was a tough beef). Flavor good - service fab.

We stopped by Aztecs Mexican Grill and had a mixed experience. The service was prompt and friendly,…read moreand the restaurant has a nice atmosphere with a great outdoor patio plus cool, comfortable indoor seating. We ordered the white wine sangria, chips and salsa (which are an extra charge), a taco plate with pastor, carne asada, and chicken, along with the carne asada plate. The fresh chips were definitely a highlight, and the rice and pinto beans were both delicious. Unfortunately, the main dishes were a bit underwhelming. The meats were fairly bland and could have used more seasoning and flavor. The salsa was also very onion-forward, which wasn't our favorite. Overall, the service and atmosphere made for a pleasant visit, but we'd love to see a little more flavor in the food. I'd be willing to give them another try in the future.

Love it! We live in Ranchos, and this is our go to New…read moreMexican restaurant! The restaurant staff is amazing!

Really really great food! This place was packed mid week…read more Buster was a great server! The restaurant is set inside a lovely church. I've never had anything That I didn't like here. Today we ordered combo plates, enchiladas, tostadas, stuffed sopapillas. They were all delicious and we cleared our plate plates! The sopapillas are so soft and fluffy and delicious and huge!

A popular food truck with breakfast burritos and many local favorites…read more I found the breakfast burrito to have great flavor but the potatoes were a bit under cooked. Smothered chicken burritos are my baseline test for Taos so I will need to go back for another try someday. Would love it if they were open later and on Sundays.

Always busy. Service is quick and polite. Had a Frito Pie again but wasn't quite up to their usual…read more The ground beef was over cooked and the beans were hard. This is the kind of place I like to support and will give them another try.

Great venue. Nice people and a Mariachi band! We had the fundido and it was sizzling hot…read more Went on a Saturday. Very busy. Cool shops nearby. My wife bought me a silver shaving bowl for our anniversary at the Tabasco shop. They sell Pepsi products. The difference between the large vs medium margarita wasn't that much of a value. Erika B was a very nice server. She had a nice smile. Portions on people plates seemed very adequate and looked yummy.

After reading some of the reviews, we were almost dissuaded from going there. It's right around…read morethe corner from Taos Valley RV park where we are staying. For convenience sake, we decided to go despite some of the negative comments. I'm glad we did. The young man who seated us was also our server. He was extremely polite and welcoming. He gave us excellent and attentive service. The food was very good. I had the chile rellano. My wife had green chile chicken and enjoyed it. We asked for green sauce on the side and it was also very good. Sides were very good...pinto beans, rice, posole. Each meal comes with a giant sopapilla and honey. It was excellent. Came out hot and fresh...and huge. Not sure why the negative comments, but everything is subjective I suppose. Again, I'm glad we went and highly recommend. Finally, it was obvious that most of the diners were locals which is a good sign.

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.