Taos Plaza
Taos, United States
The historic center, home to Hotel La Fonda de Taos and the Historic Taos Inn.
Places in Taos Plaza
- Lambert's of Taos Considered one of the top dining destinations, combining refined atmosphere and excellent food.
- The Love Apple Set inside a 100-year-old adobe chapel with a warm, candlelit atmosphere, built entirely around organic, seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms.
- Taos Plaza cafes Casual coffee and breakfast options around the historic plaza.
- Historic Taos Inn bar Part of the charming, affordable Historic Taos Inn with original adobe houses.
- Hotel La Fonda de Taos bar Part of the hotel sitting in prime position on the historic Taos Plaza.
Practical notes for Taos
- Best time to visit
- September to October offers mild weather and aspen colors, while December to March brings Taos Ski Valley's powder.
- Getting around
- Taos Plaza sits at the historic center, with Arroyo Seco, El Prado, and Ranchos de Taos each offering distinct neighbourhood character nearby.
- Currency
- US Dollar ($)
- Language
- English and Spanish. Tiwa is spoken at Taos Pueblo.
- Timezone
- MST (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Current trends
- Taos's dining scene continues to draw on its deep adobe architectural heritage, with The Love Apple's candlelit setting inside a 100-year-old chapel building organic, seasonal, local-farm menus, reflecting the town's blend of centuries-old art colony character and contemporary farm-to-table cuisine.
Other neighborhoods in Taos
- Arroyo Seco — Known for its vibrant art scene, one of the best areas to stay in Taos.
- El Prado — Offering ski and mountain activities, one of the best areas to stay in Taos.
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