Comments for El Meze at http://taosdining.com , comment 1 to 2 out of 2 comments http://taosdining.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:32:19 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://taosdining.com/Taos-Fine-Dining/el-meze.html#comment-37 I went to El Meze and relaxed on their patio with the million dollar view of Taos Mountain. Here are my notes that I sent in from my iPhone. Tuna carpaccio with fresh grated horseradish, capers, lemon, Spanish olive oil with a wonderful light flat bread is amazing. The potion is termed a 'small meal' and I couldn't finish it because I'd ordered the El Meze grilled bone-in ribeye steak 16oz dry aged with Moroccan butter and herb frites. For a red wine my waitress suggested a Malbec from Argentina named "Susana Balbo Sugnature 2006. - 100% Malbec and known as 'Evita of Wine'. Aged 13 months in oak with the red tuna. Then I tried "Rameriz de Piacina Reservera 2001 from Rioja, Spain - 100% Temperanillo, aged 15 months in oak - bold and powerful with abundant raspberry, cherry, vanilla, spice and earth characteristics. Both at $15 per glass. The steak was served with fritas which were tasty. The steak was very tasty too but a little tough - 25% of all beef meals can be a little tough so I don't have any blame. I rate the total El Meze experience as an 8.5, based on the lovely patio dining in the evening in the shadow of Taos Mountain, the restfulness of The Old El Torreon Hacienda, and the superb cooking of Fred Muller. El Meze servers have been here for several years and are very attentive. - JRRansom Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:05:08 +0100 http://taosdining.com/Taos-Fine-Dining/el-meze.html#comment-5 El Meze is a wonderful treat. It's one of my big favorites in Taos. Atmosphere at El Torreon Hacienda in the evening is so romantic. There's a wonderful courtyard with a little pond and great water-sounds. The food here is great. I have taken guests here several times and everyone has had a great evening. The service is really good, too. Fred serves one of the great steaks in Taos. The mussels are fantastic and highly recommended. - J. R. Ransom Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:37:24 +0100