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    Mesa Vista Cafe

    3.8 (51 reviews)
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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mitchie B.

    On our way out to La Madera we stopped to grab breakfast at this lil' gem. You walk in and there are few tables but are greeted with a friendly hello from both patrons and owner. We ordered our breakfast and just carried on conversation with locals and those passing through. The food was amazing! Cooked to order and very good. We will have to make a stop again, worth the drive!

    Elizabeth D.

    After a visit to Ojo Caliente we stopped by one of the few restaurants in town. I ordered the pork tamales with green chilies. You could tell it was homemade. Fresh and delicious. After lunch I was tempted to try one of their homemade desserts- chocolate cake or apple or cherry pie but couldn't quite get there. The tamales were so filling. Besides myself there were only locals eating there so I figured maybe I found a hidden gem. The decor reminded me of being in an episode of American pickers. Lots of interesting antiques. If you are in the area, do stop by.

    Green Chile and cheese breakfast burrito.
    Sarah P.

    I don't think "fancy" will ever be the word to describe this place... but that's A Okay with me. Everything about this little cafe made me think of being a kid, back home in Alabama, at my grandparents house. The smell - kind of like antique furniture, plus home cooked food, plus fresh brewed coffee, plus whatever they use to clean with. The decor -random animal heads on the wall, plants on every window sill, antique everything. The food - simple, fresh, homemade, delicious. Worth the stop.

    Huevos Rancheros...excellent!
    Amy O.

    If your at Ojo Caliente leave the resort and take a short walk to Mesa Vista Cafe, it is worth it. If your looking for better food and a welcoming atmosphere then the Cafe is your best bet! We went for breakfast and the portion sizes were huge and full of traditional New Mexican flavor. Plus they provide you with a bottomless cup of coffee!! Please support your local businesses and leave the spa for a wonderful breakfast or lunch at The Mesa Vista Cafe!

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    Geanna C.

    Friendly, small family cafe & yummy red chili enchilada plates! Ate here over 10 years ago & was so excited it was still here as we were coming back from vacation! Plan your lunch stop here!

    Breakfast burrito smothered in green Chile.

    What a great find in northern New Mexico. We were at ojo Caliente for the weekend and decided to come here for breakfast. Burrito with green chili... amazing. Frito pie and enchilada's were amazing. Great spot and great service. Highly recommend.

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    Michelle S.

    Awesome service and great Mexican American Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian Dishes. Sign says it opens at 7am but they told us 8:00. The service is excellent-there is a really good vibe in there. The Huevos Rancheros are HOTT and delicious. The Bison burgers with Green Chili might knock your socks off-it varies, it was super hot one day and tolerable the next. Hot pie right out of the oven topped with ice cream tops off the meal. This is the place to eat at when you visit Ojo Caliente Spa-prices are low but the food is wonderful. Enjoy

    The chili cheese dog I eat in my dreams

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    A real laid back family run place. The green chile cheeseburgers are top notch!

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    15 years ago

    the food is microwaved. period. the one star is for the sweet lady waitress.

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    The Love Apple

    The Love Apple

    4.3(570 reviews)
    27.4 mi
    $$

    Wonderful dinner and service. Only issue is that I drove past it twice, looking for it. Once there…read morewe had a delightful time.

    My partner and I recently celebrated our anniversary and went to Taos, New Mexico to check it out…read moreas we had never been. This was a must stop recommended by many people so we were happy to secure a reservation and dine there. Ambiance was nice, we enjoyed the warm lighting and how it was inside an old historic catholic church. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable as well. I will say- the food was decent but it was nothing extravagant or to write home about like others have mentioned in the past. A lot of items on the menu have like one or two ingredients that I feel throw the dish off, so it was difficult deciding what to get there. We ordered the cornbread, mussels, the trout and the bison when we went for dinner. By far my biggest complaint with the whole experience was the fact that it is a cash only establishment, with no ATM even available on the property. You have to drive beforehand to the closest Allsups and withdraw whatever you feel will be the most for the check plus gratuity. This really limits what you can/can't get on the menu depending on how much cash you bring. I personally do not enjoy feeling limited by that or having to do math at the table in my head to make sure I got enough to cover it all. This also makes people look at the menu beforehand maybe online to get a good idea before driving to said gas station. They say on the website it's because "By forgoing transaction fees, we can better support our employees, serve organic food, and boost our local economy." but in reality I believe it's because they do not want to pay credit card fees and whatnot. Their sister restaurant Manzanita (which we also dined at) was not cash only though which was odd if they are related, so something isn't lining up at The Love Apple. We still had the best time with each others company which matters the most celebrating a special occasion, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to tell everyone that they gotta go there when they are in Taos.

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    The Love Apple - Exterior. We sat inside but this was beautiful and relaxing.

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    Exterior. We sat inside but this was beautiful and relaxing.

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

    Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

    4.0(769 reviews)
    27.4 mi
    $$

    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.

    Strong 4 stars. Hubs had the steak and eggs. I had a Denver-style omelet…read more Steak was good but a little fatty, hubs cleared everything else off the plate. Omelet was tasty and filling- slices of American cheese vs shreds was a little unexpected. A cherry on top of the cottage cheese. Literally. That's weirdness yall. But check out the bakery case. 100% the best part of the meal was the pine cone cinnamon role. I'd come back just for that.

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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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