- Vertical drop
- 3,131 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 1,294 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 305 in
- Lifts
- 13
THE FOOD SCENE
In Kachina Basin, The Bavarian serves an alpine lunch with German beer. At the main base, book 192 at The Blake for a fireplace dinner. In town, Orlando’s serves New Mexican family recipes and Lambert’s offers a more leisurely contemporary American meal.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Choose Blonde Bear Tavern at Edelweiss for a winter drink at the main base. If the evening takes you to town, Taos Mesa Brewing’s downtown taproom serves beer and wood-fired pizza.
DINING PICKS
6 curated spots for eating and drinking at Taos Ski Valley
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
The Bavarian
Kachina Basin, Taos Ski Valley
An alpine restaurant in Kachina Basin with casual lunch, German beer and indoor or outdoor seating.
Why We Like It
A sunny lunch stop when skiing the Kachina side. Check seasonal service and your route back before settling in.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry sauce. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
Earlier elevation reference: 10,400 ft.
Earlier access reference: Ski-to via Kachina lift mid-mountain traverse. Check the current mountain access arrangements.
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Base Area
2 picks
192 at The Blake
The Blake, Taos Ski Valley base
A dining room around a communal fireplace in The Blake. Alpine architecture and New Mexican design give the room its distinctive character.
Why We Like It
Reserve a table for dinner in the base village without a drive back to town.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Green chile-rubbed elk loin. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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The Blonde Bear Tavern
Edelweiss Lodge & Spa, Taos Ski Valley base
A winter tavern at Edelweiss Lodge & Spa, with evening drinks and food on selected nights.
Why We Like It
A handy base-village meeting place. Check the kitchen schedule when the group wants dinner as well as a drink.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Green chile cheeseburger. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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In Town
3 picks
Orlando's New Mexican Café
Central Taos
A family-owned café in central Taos serving New Mexican cooking based on family recipes.
Why We Like It
Choose it for a meal rooted in New Mexican food while spending time in town.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Breakfast burrito smothered Christmas-style. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
Earlier hours reference: 7:30am-3pm daily. Use the operator’s current schedule for your visit.
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Lambert’s of Taos
123 Bent Street, Taos
A Taos dining room serving fresh Contemporary American food with breads, pastas, and ice creams made from scratch and ingredients from local farms.
Why We Like It
The scratch kitchen and named local suppliers give the fine-dining label concrete meaning.
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Taos Mesa Brewing Tap Room
Historic downtown Taos
A downtown Taos brewpub serving fresh beer with artisan food including wood-fired pizza, fresh salads, and daily specials.
Why We Like It
A casual downtown Taos choice for craft beer, wood-fired pizza, salads and daily specials after a day in the mountains.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.