Guide
Eating in Taos Ski Valley and Arroyo Seco
On-mountain and village options on the road up to the ski area. 13 places; many run seasonal hours, so check before driving up.
Updated October 28, 2026 · 13 places
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Ice Cream & Treats · Arroyo Seco
Taos Cow
All-natural, local ice cream that's the real deal, and the green chile egg sandwich is a standing order. A tourist treat and a local habit at the same time.
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American · Taos Ski Valley
192 at The Blake
Restaurant and bar inside The Blake hotel at the base of Taos Ski Valley, with a fireside dining room.
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New Mexican · Arroyo Seco
Abe's Cantina y Cocina
Long-running family business in the village of Arroyo Seco, combining a cantina, a kitchen and a small store; it dates to the 1940s.
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Farm-to-Table · Arroyo Seco
ACEQ
Dinner restaurant on the Arroyo Seco plaza serving modern American cooking.
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Coffee · Taos Ski Valley
Black Diamond Espresso
Espresso stand in the base-area plaza at Taos Ski Valley, operating since 1994.
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Market & Deli · Taos Ski Valley
Bumps Market and Burrito Bar
Convenience market and burrito counter in the Snakedance building at the Taos Ski Valley resort center.
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Bar & Grill · Taos Ski Valley
Hondo Restaurant at the Snakedance
Restaurant and bar inside Snakedance Condominiums at the base of Taos Ski Valley, on the site of the former Hondo Lodge.
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New Mexican · Taos Ski Valley
Rhoda's Restaurant
Resort-run restaurant and bar at the base of Lift 1 in Taos Ski Valley, named for the resort's 'First Lady'.
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New Mexican · Arroyo Seco
Saltos
Northern New Mexican bistro in Arroyo Seco from ACEQ chef-owner Elijah Safford, opened in May 2024 in the longtime Sabroso building.
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Market & Deli · Arroyo Seco
Sol Food and Cafe
Organic grocery and cafe on Hondo Seco Road in Arroyo Seco.
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Market & Deli · Taos Ski Valley
Tenderfoot Katie's Fresh Market
Resort-run quick-service market and food court at the base of Lift 1 in the Taos Ski Valley resort center.
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German · Taos Ski Valley
The Bavarian Restaurant
German restaurant and lodge at the Kachina Basin side of Taos Ski Valley, reachable on skis.
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Bar & Grill · Taos Ski Valley
The Blonde Bear Tavern
Tavern inside the Edelweiss Lodge & Spa at the Taos Ski Valley base, serving European alpine-style dinners and après-ski small plates.
Questions people ask
Are Taos Ski Valley restaurants open in summer?
Some are, on reduced days; several close between seasons (roughly April to May and October to Thanksgiving).
How far is Arroyo Seco from Taos?
About 15 minutes by car north of the Plaza, on the way to the ski valley.