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!

I have lived here 7 yrs. The staff here is always welcoming. Zero evil eye, true professionals…read morehere. I feel at home with my menudo here. I can count on these people. Glad to spend money here. My only problem is I can no longer order a tostada!

We had hoped this south location might be better than the north location we had tried a couple of…read moreyears ago -- it wasn't. We ordered two tacos and two enchiladas at the counter along with two medium soft drinks. The waitress quickly brought us an ordered but it wasn't ours. It was very obvious since the tacos were fish tacos rather than the beef we ordered. We had to flag another server down to report the problem. He took away our meals and then we waited again. When the food finally came it had very little flavor. Even the salsa was bland.

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.

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!

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.

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

Pros: good food, service is attentive, since I'm not Mexican I can't speak for its authenticity,…read morebut I recognize the subtle differences in the taste and attention to details, easy parking Cons: business hours are unexpected, they don't open on Fridays and Saturdays?! Portion is not big, especially the chile relleno en nogada

Excellent, nothing is very spicy so it's all pretty safe for kids. I prefer the red to the green,…read morebut it's fun to try both. I love this counter service option. Lots of space to sit. We ended up here when Michaels had too long of a wait. Turned out perfectly. Food comes out quick, all very tasty Mexican style food. Reviews seem too low. Good quality, good price, good service. Lots of parking. Would definitely return.

This place was great! Not fancy - at all! But great Mexican food. Great selection of plates - beef,…read morechicken, pork, shrimp, fish and veggies options. Everything we had was delicious (see pics). We tried the Asada with Shrimp, Enchiladas and Chile Verde Plate. Salsa & Guac were also very tasty and the complimentary grilled jalapeños were a nice touch! Good selection of Mexican beers too.

Fantastic pizza, beer and cider! We went at happy hour and…read morewere there with 13 people. We ordered 9 pizzas and some appetizers and it was all fabulous! Favorites were Zac's pizza, the Smokey Quartz and the pineapple one. Highly recommend!!

I can't speak to the voracity of the beer, however the food was delicious. Amazing Neapolitan…read morestyle wood fired pizza, excellent salad and apps. Service was great! Had a nice patio and indoor area. Definitely will be back my next time around.

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.

The location is great and provides an excellent view over Taos historic square. However, that is…read morewhere the praise ends. The food was of lower quality. Much of what my party had looked and tasted as though it were pre-frozen and reheated rather than freshly made. For one both the chicken and the steak were cold in their center while appearing to be cooked all the way through. This would indicate that, despite the significant price tag accompanying the menu, most of the food is in fact brought in a reheated. The service was inattentive. The servers were constantly bickering amongst themselves in front of customers while failing to check on refills for drinks or on the quality of their subpar food. Would not recommend the establishment, there are significantly better option with 100 yards of this building.