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El Meze Restaurant

1017 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, Taos, NM 87571
575-751-3337
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Ranked #2 of 86 restaurants in Taos
Price range: $31 - $50
Cuisines: Southwestern, Mediterranean, Spanish
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Hail Creek
Description: Regionally inspired rustic New Mexican, Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine from Chef and Food Historian Frederick Muller.
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Denver, Colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Everything on the menu is delicious and fresh. The kind of food you'd want to eat at home every night. Seasonal local ingredients. Tasty brothy dishes with fresh herbs. A hybrid blend of Northern New Mexican and Mediterranean flavors. Charming rustic atmosphere and top notch service. Wine list is limited but great selections of Spanish and Argentine vintages. The red... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Lovely restaurant with superb food! Richard of Casa Gallina B&B suggested we start by ordering the deep fried olives, and boy was he right! My husband started with the tuna carpaccio and declared it the best he ever had. My main was the chicken - not something I normally order when out, but am so glad I did. Sadly, no... More

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Arlington, VA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013 via mobile

Every bite was terrific. The grilled Romaine with manchego was masterful. Service was top notch. In response to the recent reviews, this place is rustic elegant and intimate-- not a place for young children.

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Santa Cruz, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

My husband and I enjoy fine dining wherever we travel in the world. One of the most unpleasant situations is being in the middle of a romantic dinner when a baby/young child starts screaming. if the parents were considerate that child would never be in a fine restaurant, however, if they choose to bring an infant to a fine restaurant... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

My husband took me to this restaurant for my birthday last week, and boy, was this an experience! The evening started out nice as we enjoyed our appetizers but then my 23 month old son started crying. Before we could try to calm him down the lady who was acting as hostess (and we understand is one of the owners)... More

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elmezeowner, Owner at El Meze Restaurant, responded to this review
March 25, 2013

You son was not crying – he was screaming at the top of his lungs and he did it several times. It was so loud that the kitchen staff heard it and asked me what was going on. It just amazes me that parents like you think this is okay. This is so disrespectful to everyone especially the customers who... More

Santa Fe, New Mexico
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

We had an amazing dining experience at El Meze. We were a large party and every dish was delectable. The rib eye was incredible, far beyond just a good ol' steak. The tamale dish was out of this world! We were all incredibly impressed with the service and attention to detail. We were never left wanting for anything. We had... More

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Taos, NM USA
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

Don't miss this! Great food, great flavor and great service. Best buffalo ribs around. Reservations are usually needed and wise to call ahead.

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Brasilia, DF
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

If you want exquisite food, wine, and service--and you are willing to pay for it--this is the place to go! Menu is Spanish/Mediterrean with a flare for fascinating flavor combinations. Case in point: the Blue Cheese Stuffed Fried Green Olives are tasty starting points if you don't mind the salty flavor. Michael was the best waiter we have had in... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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62 reviews 62 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

This was a real change, since my husband and I had never been here in winter. The indoor setting was cozy and initimate as opposed to the expanse of the great outdoors in the summer months. I was very surprised that there had been NO menu changes and there were no additional offerings. The menu is limited which is not... More

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elmezeowner, Owner at El Meze Restaurant, responded to this review
February 25, 2013

I usually don’t comment on 4 plus star reviews but I was really taken back by your comment that you had been to the restaurant in the summer (July and Aug) and came back in the winter (Feb) and claimed there were “NO menu changes and there was no additional offerings”. We do have our core items like any restaurant... More

Albuquerque, NM USA
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29 reviews 29 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

We had reservations for 10 people at El Meze on a Saturday night. The food was consistently amazing. We had a mix of small plates and entrees. Each dish was distinct and tasty. The selection was wonderful and everyone found something they wanted. I highly recommend the trout and I heard rave reviews of the buffalo dish as well. Dessert... More

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