We first visited Gorge Bar & Grill two years ago, and Chef Chris's burger left such an impression we HAD to come back - just as incredible as we remembered! What makes it so special? Chris invests in the best ingredients: quality beef, perfect buns, house-made aioli, crisp lettuce, fresh onion and tomatoes. You can taste the difference! Pro tip: pair that burger and fries with one of Toby's margaritas. The green chili margarita was my favorite - absolute perfection together! The hospitality here is consistently outstanding. Thank you for always making us feel so welcome ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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We stopped in on our way through Taos. It sits right off the plaza. The service was attentive. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. Both were delicious. The chicken sandwich is served on a baguette - which for me was way too much bread, but I just ate less of it (the bread). The pesto spread was perfect. All good. My only compaint (and it's a tiny one) was they had the a/c so cranked it made my teeth chatter - literally. They sit up above the plaza (seating on the balcony looks over it) and they have stairs down into it by the restrooms. Definitely a good spot! read more

Sat at the bar. Good service. Ordered the green Chile Alfredo pasta, it was very good. Not too spicy, but definitely different. Attractive upstairs restaurant with views of the plaza. read more

We enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service at this bar and grill at the heart of Taos Plaza. We selected the fish and chips and Caesar salad from the menu and split it. The fish was hot and crisp and the fries were perfection. The Caesar could have used more dressing but it was still green and fresh. We also indulged in a Tom Collins style gin drink with muddled cucumber and a Shirley temple. So refreshing and light! Ian was our server and he couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming to us tourists. Highly recommend! read more

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Great selection of beers after some walking and shopping. The appetizers were really good. And the service was even better. The outdoor bacon view was also really nice to overlook the whole plaza. read more

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Food-cheese burger was great Chicken strips were great Fish n chips Well fish was "ehhh" it was shaped like frozen fish Fries were great Ceaser salad very good Star attraction Green chile sirloin stew was phenomenal Margaritas were great Service well our server was not so great not Overall Everyone else pitched in to save her She didn't look busy with a lot it tables but it was pretty bad Ambiance was good Bartender was friendly Good view of plaza I'd go back You need to stop in and try it read more

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OVERALL The Gorge Bar & Grill was a good choice for burgers, ribs, and other American fare and really good cocktails in a Taos, New Mexico plaza. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 3 PARKING Metered coins-only parking in a plaza. LOCATION/AMBIANCE Close to Hotel La Fonda in downtown Taos, this restaurant offers comfortable indoor dining and has a fabulous outdoor patio overlooking the plaza. On March 20, 2024, it was a bit more upscale than my cowboy was used to, but he quickly got over that once the drinks were served. The bar is great! Classic rock music playing low. Flat screens with pre-season baseball on. The women's restroom could use some work, but was clean. THE GRUB + Smoky Paloma ($11) - it's made with mezcal. Recommend! + Crown Royal & Coke ($8.50) + Crab cakes ($12.95) - these were a different approach than what we were used to. It was 2 crab cakes with tomatillo salsa & chipotle aioli. They were okay. + Beer-battered fish sandwich ($13.95) - it kept falling apart because they sliced my fish in two, but otherwise it was tasty with flaky white fish. + BBQ ribs ($21.95) - my lunch date thoroughly enjoyed them along with the sweet potato fries which were delish. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB Kid's menu is available. SERVICE All staff members were friendly and efficient. MY FAVORITE PART... The strong drinks. NOT SO FAVORITE PART... The prices. read more

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Great drinks, delicious food, and good service! Whenever we visit Taos, we eat at The Gorge.

Great atmosphere. The service was quick and pleasant. I could see where people in a rush might consider the service being somewhat slow but this was a fantastic experience here. We order drinks, the Gorge Nachos and the Gorgeous Burger (phenomenal) (Best burger I can remember). The Gorgeous Burger stole the show and was amazingly delicious. 5/5 stars!!! read more

The Gorge Bar & Grill - The Gorge Nachos w/ sirloin and the Gorgeous Burger - Bars Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

Cheese burger Was perfect, juicy, great taste, just the right amount of spice And the sweet potato fries were awesome! read more

The Gorge Bar & Grill - Gorge-ous Burger and some sweet potato fries - Bars Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

I don't know why this doesn't have 5 stars. The veggies buggers and sweet potato fries were absolutely delicious! Service was 10 out of 10. Our server was Josh and he was so fun with out little ones and made them laugh. Everything came out quickly. Great draft beers. Would totally recommend this place. read more

Ambiance of the place was super cool. The service was friendly but pretty slow. Took our waitress a while to check in on us and take out order, but maybe they were just short staffed tonight. Food overall was ok. Ordered chips and they came out cold. Ordered meatloaf and the red sauce was pretty good but again it was lukewarm. I would come back for drinks but will probably skip ordering food next time and sit at the bar for faster service. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner and cocktails after exploring Taos Plaza. Check out their cocktail menu, they have some awesome craft cocktails... we did a Green Chile drink, and a Pineapple/Jalapeño drink... actually we did two each! Chips/Salsa/Guacamole were tasty. My friend enjoyed her pasta and my burger was decent. Friendly service in a nice open and airy vibe. read more

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After a day slow rolling the High Road to Taos, the family was hankering for a warm meal. Considering the proximity to the holidays, it seems the gorge bar and Grill was one of the only places in town open, and the word was out... When we arrived, there was more than a one hour wait. But as my dad says in Vegas, "we're not here for a haircut," so we teased ourselves by reading the menu a few times, and hung out at the top of the stairs waiting for our turn. As a party of nine, it was actually pretty cool they could get us in at all. The fellow running the front end was very nice, honest, but compassionate about our long wait. He came out a few times to give us an update on other peoples meals, so we could gauge our anticipation. When they finally called her name, we all sort of let out a collective celebratory cheer, and hurried to our high table, surrounded by stools. Our server was nothing short of awesome; she kept our drinks filled, including those of several kids in our party who fished those drinks down to the bottom quickly. As for the food, I was pleasantly surprised by not only the quality and flavor, but the size of the portions for tourist prices. Even then, it was not astronomical. Everybody had a really nice time, and though we were there after their official closing time, they did not run us out, and we did not camp. The next time we are in Taos, I will definitely give this place a shot again. My son ordered a burrito that gave me mad FOMO, so I suppose we'll have to return soon. read more

Nice food, ambience and view of the Taos Plaza. Lot to like. Fish and chips was especially good.

We dropped in here on a Saturday night just as they were closing, and they were kind enough to take us in. I had crab cakes and they were pretty good considering that the nearest crab is over 700 miles away. Ask for a table outside overlooking the Taos Plaza--I'm giving them one additional star for that ambiance. read more

Stopped in just before a cloudburst. We had to wait for a table while staff ran around reseating the outdoor patrons escaping the deluge. Food was good, not exceptional and the service was decently attentive. Had a few cocktails that hit the spot. This is a reasonable place to visit for a quick tasty bite or drink but for me it just didn't stand out. There's a bit of competition in Taos so while I'd come back it wouldn't necessarily be my first choice. read more

This restaurant was ok in a pinch. We tried 3 others that were closed and another too far to walk. Being gluten free I had few choices. Opting for the chili stew it tasted ok. It had small chunks of meat and carrots amongst a soupy broth. It was more like soup then a stew. My husband had the chicken chili sandwich. He said it was good - large piece of chicken with little amount of toppings. On the side of his plate were lettuce, tomato, onion. I opted to eat them as a salad - putting his vinegary coleslaw on top for a dressing. It would have been better if the onion slice wasn't from the outside of the onion. The coleslaw was so vinegary neither of us liked it. The service was good, but there weren't many people there which certainly played a part. Hopefully the other restaurants will be open next time in town. Note to self: don't go on a Tuesday read more

While in Taos we stopped by at The Gorge Bar & Grill for lunch. It might be one of your best options if you want to eat around the Plaza. It was a bit of a wait, but we got a table in about 10 minutes. We tried their strawberry lemonades which were delicious. We went with their street tacos, the tequila lime chicken was flavorful and the beef sirloin ones are delicious. They portions are big, you get 3 tacos, a tad too much grilled onions on them for my taste. It comes with a side of pinto beans. Everything is a tad spicy, nothing crazy. Very good service, they also have an outdoor area, clean restrooms. If you are in town, this place is a great options. Especially if you are in a rush! read more

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The food was good and the price was reasonable. The location was great. We sat at the bar and it was about 4:00 on a Wednesday, so it wasn't particularly busy. However, it took the bartender way too long to greet us given we were clearly visible. Also, several other workers walked by us and no one greeted us. If you aren't in a hurry it's fine. read more

The restaurant was clean and decorated like the environment and culture it surrounded. The waiter was nice and knowledgeable. He was very kind. The food was full of flavor. I had the Fried chicken sandwich with chipotle and green chili aioli. Very Good. Too much food to finish. Highly recommend. read more

The Gorge Bar & Grill - The fried chicken sandwich - Bars Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

I never visit Taos without stopping by The Gorge. Their location on the West side of the Plaza is the perfect spot for an afternoon drink. The view from the patio is hard to beat!! The service was excellent, even though I arrived 40 minutes before close. I felt no rush or pushing from anyone I encountered. In their entry are several Gorge t-shirts with cute drink related sayings. I've wanted one for years and decided this was the time to buy one. After looking in the storage area I was told they were out of the size for the design I requested. Fifteen to twenty minutes later an employee brought me my perfect shirt. She explained it had been placed in the wrong stack of shirts. I was beyond thrilled and a little amazed that she had not given up until she searched through their stash. Now that's service!!! Prickly Pear Margarita was delicious and the chips, salsa X 3 and a guacamole also hit the spot. They were a little spicy for this Gringo. I'm not know for my love of spicy so it is probably just right for most people. Excellent location, excellent food. read more

I'm giving a 5 star because the manager was super nice and helpful and the food was great. Our server was overwhelmed and I just give her kudos for showing up to work. I had Nachos which are really good. Loaded with chicken. So yummy. My friend had crab cakes and fried green beans. Both were delicious. I'm sure I will return. read more

We took a chance despite reading reviews saying service was slow. Unfortunately, the other reviews were right. Food was also underwhelming with much of the items not being made in-house. Would not return. read more

My family and I had an outstanding dinner here!! All the portions arrived quickly, served hot, saucy, tender, crunchy, flavorful, large portioned, delicious mouth watering textures, and service from start to end that was warm, friendly, and accommodating! I believe every dish will be delicious here! We'll be back for more and greatly recommend you try and continue to support this delicious restaurant too! read more

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The ribs, burrito and burger are all delicious. I especially loved the Apple cider vinegar slaw that came with the ribs. The meat also fell off the bones. Nice location on the Plaza read more

Our weekend up north would not be complete without a stop in for lunch at The Gorge. We love the drive and are doing our part in supporting our local restaurants. The Gorge has always been hearty food that leaves you full and satisfied. Due to COVID-19 we opt to sit in the patio. The restaurant had just reopened for servie indoors. We were immediately seated and our wait person was quick and attendtive. We ordered a beer to sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. When it was time to order, we each went with our own versaion of the Gorge Burger. I had mine minus the bacon and the cheese. My husband went with the works minus cheese. The burger was cooked to order. The first bite filled my mouth with flavor and was absolutely delicious! This burger had a great smokey flavor with a crunch from the dill pickels. The side of french fries were crunchy and warm. I could of ate more fries but all the same, it was more then enough food. A walk was next on the list. Great food, great service and great atmosphere. read more

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I have not been here in years but wanted to try it again. I was not disappointed. The service was good, and the food was perfect. I ordered the "Green Chile-Cheese Melt"- a green chili grilled cheese and added the hamburger patty and bacon. Oh My! Amazing. She had the "The 'Gorgeous' Burger"- a green chili cheeseburger- and it looked great too. The sweet potato fries were a tad greasy, but honestly not in a bad way. So tasty. I also had a margarita- "Old School" perfect. I will return! read more

The Gorge Bar & Grill - Me: "Green Chile-Cheese Melt"- a green chili grilled cheese and I added the hamburger patty and bacon. She had the "The 'Gorgeous' Burger" - Bars Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

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Delicious veggie burgers with a handmade patty. Great service. Nice dining room as well. read more

The Gorge Bar & Grill - Welcome sign - Bars Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

The food here was very basic, although the food was very delicious it was highly overpriced and the service was not very good. The location was good I suppose it was located right in the center of the Taos plaza. read more

We went for a light dinner down on the plaza and decided to go to the Gorge Bar and Grill for the outside patio. It was a very hot day for Taos and the margaritas hit the spot. None of them were too sweet and the flavors were very good. The jalapeño pineapple had just enough jalapeño flavor - some heat but not blistering. The Silver Coin Margarita was traditional and very tasty. The Strawberry was very light and candidly could have used a bit more strawberry. We were also a little bit disappointed that they did not come in a traditional margarita glass. The tequila, lime chicken nachos were very tasty. The fresh green jalapeños were jalapeño roulette in that some were very hot and some not so much. The guacamole and sour cream were cooling and the beans and cheese were well-balanced. The fried green beans were breaded like a mozzarella cheese stick. They were very very good. The ranch dressing side was tangy and fresh. The server, while pleasant, was a little slow in delivering our drinks, and check but it could've been a dinner rush. The patio was lovely and is covered with canvas, so there is shade. If you are eating a couple hours before sunset you will likely get direct sun. Great on a winter day, not great on a hot summer day. read more

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This restaurant was completely awful. They were pretty much sold out of everything on a Saturday night when we were there. So we ordered what was left basically. The salmon I ordered was the tail piece. It was way over cooked. The pork sliders hubby had he said were ok but the bread was stale. Double yikes. The calamari was also over cooked & had some kind of strange sauce all over it that was terrible. The server was just trying to get rid of us from the moment we sat down. Completely disappointing experience. Would never return to this place. read more

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Food was okay. Waitress and hostess were both nice. None of the other staff seemed to care that the patio door kept being left open and it was 38 degrees outside. read more

The Gorge Bar & Grill - First time here! - Bars Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

We drove from Santa Fe to Taos and got caught in some unexpected snow so we took refuge here at The Gorge Bar and Grill to decompress. What a great stop! The spicy green chile sirloin stew was fabulous... the beef was fall apart tender and the spice was just right. We got free chips and salsa for checking in through Yelp and goodness, they do salsa right here in New Mexico. I got the cucumber Collins cocktail... highly recommend and my husband said his margarita was very good. The view of the plaza is very nice too. We will return! read more

Food was fantastic! We ate at the bar and spoke to several staff members. Everyone was friendly. I had the fish and chips and my hubby had green chili chicken Alfredo. Would definitely recommend read more

Had the gorge burger. Service and location and the food were all great. Would eat here again.

The veggie burger was really good. Service was good as well. Definitely a good lunch spot. read more

The Gorge Bar & Grill - Veggie burger was really good! - Bars Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

The veggie and regular burgers were both fantastic and the seasoning on the fries was great! Busy afternoon but sat at the bar and had an attentive bartender. Will absolutely come back when we are in the area! read more

While exploring the While exploring the town in Taos we stopped at this little gem. The Buffalo wings were great and the selection of margaritas was pretty good! They have full bar and a nice covered patio. read more

The Gorge Bar & Grill - Buffalo bone-in wings! - Bars Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

Average. Nothing was terrible, yet nothing was really good or great. The chicken in the Chicken Lime Street Tacos and the black beans both needed more - a lot more - seasoning (very bland). The green chili served on the side wasn't too bad. (It added some needed flavor to the meal. The green chili and the very friendly, attentive staff, were the saving graces. read more

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