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    La Cocina Encantada

    4.8 (27 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Burritos
    Seema V.

    It's a small Mom n Pop shop, the owners are very friendly and nice. The Ambience was ok. The food was awesome. We ordered a vegetarian burrito and veggie quesedilla. Both of them were cooked really well. It was very flavorful and tasty. The quality of their chips salsa guacamole and the food ordered was really good. The presentation and the aroma of the food was pretty good. It was the best mexican food I had till date.

    Green chili stew
    Kiley Q.

    This restaurant recently opened and I recommend giving it a try! It is set up like fast casual. You order at the front then take a seat. The waiter brings the food. There seemed to be plenty of tables and booths. The service was very quick. I had the green chile stew. It came with a delicious fresh salad and quesadilla. The stew was good but could have simmered a while longer. It was chewier than I prefer. The quesadilla was a nice surprise on the plate. The sopapillas here were good. Someone in our group got the Reuben which they liked a lot. The prices are very reasonable. Although the menu is short, there's a wide variety of dishes. I'd certainly come again.

    Taco carnitas and enchiladas chiles
    Kurt G.

    This restaurant fills an interesting niche somewhere between fast food and table service. If the food were better, it would be a great place for a quick bite. Everything was plated quite well. Looked nice. Excited, until I started trying to find some flavor. Neither my carnitas nor my wife's Christmas enchiladas had much taste. Things were cooked well, but they must be catering to a crowd who wants bland food. The service was excellent. Our waters were refilled regularly, and various people came by to check up on us. There is simply too much good food in Taos to eat here.

    Sopapilla
    Michael H.

    Food was pretty good. I agree with some other comments that this place is half restaurant the other half fast food.

    Jill K.

    Delicious breakfast burritos & very friendly staff. The owner stopped by our table to make sure everything was OK. Clean place. We will be back!

    beef burrito with green sauce, added rice

    AMAZING food, so satisfying and exactly what we wanted. the owner was the sweetest guy, you can tell he's really proud of his food and wants you to enjoy yourself. casual and cozy ambiance. we'll definitely be coming back next time we're in taos!!!

    Chili Relleno plate
    Brenda F.

    This place is amazing! Though it's not quite on the menu; I had the chili relleno plate. It was the best chili relleno that I've ever had. The chili relleno was crispy on the outside and tender and cheesy on the inside. The green chili sauce was so flavorful and had the perfect amount of spice. The service was wonderful. We got our delicious food pretty quickly. I loved the relaxing, comforting ambiance of the place. We're on vacation visiting from Las Vegas, NV. We will definitely be returning. This place was awesome!

    Carnitas taco plate
    Ursula S.

    Another great meal!!!! Chips and salsa (complementary) fresh salsa and warm earthy chips, so good!!!! I had carnitas tacos, which were full of meat and topped with fresh toppings... beautiful and tasty. My husband had the green Chile cheeseburger which was fresh, cooked perfectly and served with really tasty, probably addictive waffle fries. Perfect service, refills right on time and extra salsa. Thanks to all, we'll see you soon!!!

    Special vegan bean burrito smothered.

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    Excellent tacos!! Note this business has changed hands and they do not have pupusas as advertised on google

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    Family owned restaurant with amazing personal service and very good food!! You need to come check this place out! Great experience!

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    The food was excellent and the service was great. Very friendly. Will definitely go back.

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    Sagebrush Grill & Cantina

    Sagebrush Grill & Cantina

    3.0(50 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    It was Bernice who made this place special…read more We wanted chili but had to switch to Sagebrush because we got to Taos after many places closed. But Bernice's welcome, kindness and excellent service made all the difference. She gave us a taste of Scottish beer to make sure we liked it. We did. She gave us a taste of green and red chili, which I guess is what Taos means is chili--not the bowl of meat and beans we had in mind. So at 8:30pm, we settled for a loaded baked potato, and black beans & roasted corn, and carrot cake. They were tasty but the corn and beans had the dreaded Canola. Bernice completely understood our avoidance of the "bad" oils. We minimized it on just the one side dish. We were hungry. But please owners, switch to lard! Or butter. It's the trend and you'll get more business. It costs about $.50 a plate more. We"ll pay it. Many will. It was quiet and restful dining. Sagebrush was across the street from our hotel, so we were grateful we had no more driving on an 11 hour day from Flagstaff.

    Loved this place!! We actually were staying here for the weekend and just wanted a drink- the bar…read moreis always bumping and has live music which is soo nice. Very large venue with authentic/cute decor. Service was on point- our waitress was soo kind and gave insight onto the history of the property (from 1931!!!) Drinks were manhattan and marg-- classic staples. Had wonderful time here- recommend

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    Sagebrush Grill & Cantina
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    Doc Martin's - Oatmeal brulée - creamy steel-cut oatmeal, seasoned with brown sugar, cinnamon and honey, with caramelized sugar crust

    Doc Martin's

    3.4(341 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$$

    Hostess was so friendly & helpful, she smiled each time she passed us…read more Stand out was the carrot cake, I Live dessert. My ruby trout dish was delish but a bit spicy for me. The steak fajites was very good and hub wolfed it down. Music in the lobby was lively at the Taos Inn.

    Made reservations for 6:15 and were seated right away when we arrived, which was a great start to…read morethe evening. Our server, Holly, was super friendly and personable. She even gave us a heads up that she was also handling a 7-top table and made sure we could get our order in before theirs since it was just the two of us. Thought that was really thoughtful and great service. We started with the salsa, queso, guacamole, and a Caesar salad for appetizers and everything was delicious. A great way to kick off the meal. For the main course we both went with the steak fajitas. The steak was a little on the tough side, but overall still really good and heavily seasoned. The portion is generous too. One order could easily be split between two people. It comes with rice, beans, cheese, pico, and three tortillas. The restaurant itself is super charming. It's inside the historic Taos Inn and you can really feel the history in the space. The atmosphere alone makes the experience memorable. Would highly recommend checking out Doc Martin's if you're visiting Taos. Great service, great atmosphere, and a solid meal.

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    Doc Martin's - Smothered breakfast burrito - your choice of ham, bacon, or chorizo, eggs, breakfast potatoes, and shredded cheese, green or red chile

    Smothered breakfast burrito - your choice of ham, bacon, or chorizo, eggs, breakfast potatoes, and shredded cheese, green or red chile

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    5 Star Burgers

    5 Star Burgers

    3.8(396 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Looking for.a place close to our hotel led us here..and the burgers (I had the 5 star…read moreburger..husband went with the Bison burger) were delicious! We no also shared some fries with a hatch Cole aioli (maybe) dips g sauce that I loved. The Margarita was on point too. It is a bar/pub type atmosphere, but has outdoor seating too. We are already talking about coming back.

    It's a very small but cute restaurant with a tv around the bar so if you want to watch football or…read moreany sporting event you can definitely see it here. The service was good but I feel like they can be more informative, especially to someone new in town. If you're not aware, the burgers do not come with fries. You must order them separately. One thing the server did not mention. All she asked was, fries or onion rings? Now, I do understand we could read the menu, which we did, but most hamburger joints come with a side of fries especially at these prices!!! You're paying between $13-18 a burger, it should come with a side of fries! Now what she also failed to tell us was the amount of French fries that come when you order them. It's a large basket that could be shared between 2-3 people. We ordered three fries plus 1 onion ring. We paid $16.50 for three fries and barely ate through one whole basket! The fries seemed fresh cut but seemed like they had this weird film on the outside. Not sure if it's their oil, or if they didn't fry it at a high enough temperature. What we ordered: - bison burger (medium) : it came out burnt to a crisp. The initial bite wasn't bad but eating it more felt like you had a mouth full of ash. While I can appreciate a good charbroiled or grilled hamburger, it was overly done. Not to mention it was over cooked. There was no seasoning on top of the burnt flavor. It wasn't really edible. - old timer w/cheese (medium): add an additional charge for cheese! This too came out burnt! My daughter could only eat a little as it was too charbroiled/grilled. It too was over cooked and no where near medium. - green chili burger (medium): I had high hopes of this burger as it came with cheese and their infamous New Mexico Green chili! While my patty was not burnt, it was over cooked and it had zero to no seasoning! It came with a green chili mayo which was really good but it still didn't help with the seasoning! The burgers here seem fresh and the beef seems a good quality, but I still believe it's overpriced for what you get! I also understand times are hard and our economy is struggling with prices, but then they need to find other ways to cut prices down without sacrificing quality.

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    5 Star Burgers - Nice cozy bar with flatscreen.

    Nice cozy bar with flatscreen.

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    Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - MM .. Green Chile Stuffed Sopapiliias!

    Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

    4.1(783 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    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.

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    Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - Cream puffs, stuffed long johns and chocolate eclairs - Oh My!

    Cream puffs, stuffed long johns and chocolate eclairs - Oh My!

    Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - Enchiladas and tamale platters. Order one of each and share.

    Enchiladas and tamale platters. Order one of each and share.

    Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - The Belly Buster Burger is not to be missed at Michael's Kitchen... An iconic burger!

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    The Belly Buster Burger is not to be missed at Michael's Kitchen... An iconic burger!

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