Guide
Restaurants near Taos Plaza
Everything within about a 12-minute walk of the Plaza, closest first, with walk times measured from the gazebo. 26 places in all.
Updated October 28, 2026 · 26 places
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New Mexican · Taos Plaza
Legacy Café
Cafe on the east side of Taos Plaza serving New Mexican breakfast and lunch alongside pizza, paninis and coffee drinks.
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Farm-to-Table · Taos Plaza
Manzanita Market
Local, local, local: bold breakfast plates, a turmeric honey latte worth ordering every time, and a genuinely charming room right on the Plaza.
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Asian · Taos Plaza
TJ Asian Bistro Taos
Sushi, noodles, and Thai on one menu, all of it done well. The specialty rolls alone are worth the trip, and the drunken noodles hold their own next to them.
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Bar & Grill · Taos Plaza
The Gorge Bar & Grill
American bar and grill on the second floor overlooking Taos Plaza, with patio seating above the square.
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Coffee · Taos Plaza
World Cup
Small independent coffee bar on the corner of Paseo del Pueblo Norte at the Taos Plaza intersection.
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Tea · Taos Plaza
tea.o.graphy
Loose leaf tea shop and tea cafe just off Taos Plaza on Paseo del Pueblo Norte.
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Bar & Grill · Taos Plaza
Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn
Bar in the lobby of the Historic Taos Inn, a block north of Taos Plaza.
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American · Bent Street
Bent Street Grille
Breakfast and lunch cafe on Bent Street, north of Taos Plaza.
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Coffee · Bent Street
Café Sagrado
Coffee shop and small bodega in the John Dunn Shops off Bent Street, opened in 2022.
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Southwestern · Taos Plaza
Doc Martin's at the Taos Inn
Restaurant inside the historic Taos Inn, a block north of Taos Plaza, named for Taos County's first physician, Dr.
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Fine Dining · Taos Plaza
La Luna @ La Fonda
Restaurant at the back of Hotel La Fonda de Taos on the Plaza, run by Robin and Maria Valdez, who earlier operated La Luna Bakery & Cafe in Albuquerque.
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Coffee · Taos Plaza
Noula's Coffee
Coffee shop inside Hotel La Fonda de Taos on the south side of the historic Taos Plaza.
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Ice Cream & Treats · Taos Plaza
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Franchise location of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory chain on the south side of the Taos Plaza, run by owners Kim and Treca Boney.
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Mexican · Taos Plaza
La Cueva Cafe
Mexican restaurant in the historic Casa Baca adobe, a block south of Taos Plaza at Paseo del Pueblo Sur and Quesnel Street.
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Fine Dining · Bent Street
Lambert's of Taos
Locally owned fine-dining restaurant on Bent Street, in operation since 1989, serving contemporary American food.
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Steakhouse · Taos Plaza
Martyrs Steakhouse
Steakhouse on Paseo del Pueblo Norte just north of Taos Plaza, open for lunch and dinner.
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Brewery · Taos Plaza
Taos Mesa Brewing's Taproom
Downtown taproom of Taos Mesa Brewing at the corner of Paseo del Pueblo Sur and Quesnel Street, a short walk from the Plaza.
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Bar & Grill · Taos Plaza
The Alley Cantina
Bar and restaurant in a historic building off the northwest corner of Taos Plaza.
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Mexican · Taos Plaza
Azteca Mexican Grill
Casual Mexican restaurant on Doña Luz Street, a short walk from Taos Plaza.
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Fine Dining · Taos Plaza
SUCHNESS dining room
Contemporary American restaurant near the Taos Plaza run by chef Kevin Sousa and co-owner Meg Sousa, with about 32 seats around an open kitchen.
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Bakery · Taos Plaza
Mood Bake Baby
Micro bakery near the Taos Plaza run by Taos native Madison Ortega and partner Avery Burstein, which started as a pop-up before moving into a commercial space.
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Pizza · South Taos
Chalupp's Pizza
Casual pizza shop on Siler Road on the south side of Taos.
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American · North Taos
Michael's Kitchen
The Viva breakfast — French toast, egg, and sausage — is a reliable, excellent order every time, backed by genuinely great service.
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Bar & Grill · Around Taos
Anaconda Bar
Lounge bar at the El Monte Sagrado resort on Kit Carson Road, east of Taos Plaza.
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Fine Dining · Around Taos
De La Tierra Restaurant
Restaurant at the El Monte Sagrado resort on Kit Carson Road, east of Taos Plaza, serving regional and seasonal American dishes.
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Burgers · North Taos
The Burger Stand at Taos Ale House
Burger counter inside the Taos Ale House on Paseo del Pueblo Norte north of the Plaza.
Questions people ask
What restaurants are right on Taos Plaza?
Legacy Café, Manzanita Market, TJ Asian Bistro Taos, The Gorge Bar & Grill, World Cup, tea.o.graphy.
Is there parking near the Plaza?
Yes. There are paid public lots just off the Plaza on Kit Carson Road and on Placitas Road, plus street parking. Lots fill on summer weekends and during events.
Which reviewed places are near the Plaza?
Manzanita Market, TJ Asian Bistro Taos, Michael's Kitchen.