Taos Travel Forum

We are all traveling to New Mexico for Dad's 80th and want to celebrate with dinner out while staying near Taos. There will be 11 of us. I would appreciate any ideas. Thanks

Happy Birthday to Dad. Wow. 80!!! I would suggest the best gourmet dinner spot in Taos, but then I don't know your tastes. Maybe Dad can only have oatmeal. lol...But if it is special and for dinner, and Dad's tastebuds are still active, then no finer place to have a special birthday than Joseph's Table, right inside the La Fonda Hotel on Taos Plaza. Gourmet delite and a night out to remember. See their website: http://www.josephstable.com/

Our hands-down favorite in that area is Rancho Chimayo (in Chimayo) halfway between Santa Fe and Taos. The drive is stunning and the food fabulous. You could book one of their private rooms or weather permitting, eat outside.

2 good suggestons above.

The Old Blinking Light is a local favorite. Good location, pleasant , friendly atmosphere, decent food, good drinks and moderately priced.

The Stakeout, 7 or 8 miles out of town toward Espanola has delicious food, fussy service and high prices. And an incredibly beautiful view toward the setting sun.