Food
Taos has over 50
restaurants ranging from the simple to the sophisticated. Native Americans
still bake bread in outside adobe ovens, while trained chefs create
sophisticated dishes that appeal to both eye and palate. Several home-style
eateries serve popular local dishes such as tamales, enchiladas, chili
rellenos and posole (hominy, beans and a variety of chili and spices).
The chili in Taos can be green or red, hot or mild. If you can't decide
which one to try, ask for "Christmas," the code word for a combination
of red and green chili.
The dishes commonly identified with New Mexico reflect a blend of
Hispanic and Indian cultures. Most of these southwestern dishes utilize
four main ingredients: tortillas, pinto beans, cheese and chili. For
breakfast, try huevos rancheros, a corn tortilla topped with fried
eggs, cheese, red or green chili and pinto beans. Or try a chorizo
burrito, a flour tortilla rolled with scrambled eggs, potatoes, onions,
red or green chili, cheese and chorizo, spicy pork sausage. For lunch
feast on fajitas or a steaming bowl of caldillo, green chili stew
featuring savory chunks of meat, beans and potatoes.
Other treats include the open-faced Navajo taco, which is loaded with
fresh lettuce, tomatoes, refritos (refried beans), guacamole, sour
cream, and red or green chili served on a tortilla or a piece of fry
bread. Pan dulce is an Indian sweet bread made with sugar and cinnamon,
while piki bread is made from ground blue corn that's boiled and then
baked on a hot flat surface.
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Featured
Inn
The
Historic Taos Inn
Taos, New Mexico
The Inn was founded on a rich legacy of excellence. Our guests are
eager to sample the atmosphere of old Taos yet expect modern amenities.
So our goal is to deliver just that.
Since 1936, the Historic Taos Inn has welcomed famous folks like Greta
Garbo, D. H. Lawrence, and Pawnee Bill. More recently, celebrities
like Robert Redford and Jessica Lange have been spotted sipping margaritas
in the lobby.
Taos, New Mexico City
Guide
At the foot of the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Taos offers an array of restaurants, shops &
lodging including cozy inns and delightful bed and breakfasts. Taos
Pueblo & Taos Ski Valley are nearby.
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