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    Ranchos Plaza Grill

    4.6 (241 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sopapilla
    Karolina K.

    This was by far the best meal we've had in Taos. I'm happy they offer vegetarian Chile, and vegetarian enchiladas which can easily be made vegan without the cheese. They were delicious, and the portion was good for the price. My husband got the beef stuffed sopapilla with both chile, and he also said it was the best meal he had. With both meals you get complimentary sopapilla which is fluffy and delicious. Service was very good. The restaurant is a lovely Adobe style, super cozy and welcoming.

    The history
    Shelly H.

    Ok food was ok...I didn't enjoy their relleno as it was tough and sooo much breading--FYI they do not serve alcohol so no margaritas. There are other places with the better quality of food and ambiance that do serve Margaritas and alcohol. I wasn't aware, so I thought it should be mentioned. That and the patio is NOT pet friendly. We had the combo plate with an enchilada, relleno and beef taco "Christmas". It was good and fresh...(except the previous mentioned relleno). The guacamole and salsa were very good as well as the complementary sopapilla.

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    Azteca L.

    We were at Tao Pueblo and since it was raining, I was able to score my indian fry bread. Turned to Yelp to the next closest thing and this spot pops up and saw sopapillas. Being from Tucson, I grew up on this comfort food that this place has to offer. We arrived Saturday around 11 and there was already a 15 minute wait. While we waited, we scanned the menu. I ordered the grilled taco and bean tostada a la carte. Angel was our waitress and was top tier when it comes to her. Despite being a full house with large parties in her section, she made sure we were good, made recommendations. Angel is awesome and so is the grub

    Outside the courtyard
    Joseph P.

    What a great afternoon pit stop while visiting Taos' many historic sites. This one is situated next to the famous San Francisco de Asis Church made known worldwide by Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keefe. Ranchos Plaza Grill is also quite famous with a history as colorful and interesting as the Church and surrounding buildings it shares with Ranchos Plaza. Accolades abound, including the best southwestern meal in New Mexico, the best green Chile anywhere, etc. all of which is true. Unlike so many other famous restaurants that become caricatures of themselves and commoditize their food, Ranchos Plaza Grill has not suffered any degradation of its quality and authenticity. It's the real deal.

    Stuffed sopapilla with Christmas sauce
    Leyla H.

    Best ever New Mexican food. 10/10 recommend So so good, I can't even explain how wonderful it is.

    Welcome!
    Tina S.

    I stopped in for a late lunch. The restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch. I had a bit of a wait and I left my number with the hostess while I looked around the plaza. I was looking forward to sopapillas and blue corn enchiladas. Soooo good!! The sopapilla was light and delicious, it was served with a little honey bear on the side. I had cheese enchiladas with green sauce. Very cheesy and just the right amount of spice. Rice and beans were good too. My sprite came in a big glass with crushed ice, refreshing. The service was excellent and attentive even though it was close to closing. I also got guacamole, salsa and chips to go. Fresh and tasty. The red salsa was a little hot. The restaurant itself is in an old (maybe historical) building and was charming, small rooms and murals on the walls. There was an old school gumball machine in the waiting area. Excellent prices. This place is a little off the beaten path and well worth driving to. It's just outside of Taos yet had a very local vibe.

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    3 days ago

    Locals place that's delicious for breakfast or lunch! Don't sleep on the cheese enchiladas. The staff is awesome too.

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    2 months ago

    One of my absolute favorites! I recall many past meals there with fondness! Can't wait for next time! Highly recommended!

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    3 days ago

    Service is amazing, and the wait time is short. The food is 10/10, perfect sopapias and enchiladas.

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    4 years ago

    Chille relleno is the best I've ever had! Real crispy, flavors on point. Sopapilla was flaky and delish!

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    2 years ago

    Food was authentic, generous portions, great staff, knowledgeable. We will be back soon!

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    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!

    La Cueva Café was one of the highlights of our visit to Taos! The chile rellenos were absolutely…read moredelicious--full of authentic flavor and perfectly prepared. The real standout, though, was the flan. It was hands down the best I've ever had: incredibly smooth, rich, and just the right amount of sweetness. Friendly service, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Taos!

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    3.9(123 reviews)
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    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.

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