The Love Apple

What a great experience! I wish their signage was more visible from the street, and I’m surprised to find there are still cash only businesses, but the food and service was excellent. The tortilla soup was rich and had a depth of flavor you don’t often find. Trout was perfectly cooked and delicious. We split a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. The “Rita” was made with green Chile vodka instead of tequila and it was wonderful. A great place to reconnect with old friends.

We loved our dinner at The Love Apple. The service was attentive, informative and super friendly. The atmosphere (we dined outside) was casual and comfortable. The food was well-prepared, interesting and delicious. The mole on my tamale was one of the most interesting I've ever tasted - thicker and not as sweet as I've experienced previously. The sauce on my wife's gnocchi was delicious, and interesting - we tasted carrots and rosemary amongst other flavors. There are many tempting options on the menu for both carnivores and vegetarians. I strongly recommend The Love Apple for a delicious, upscale dining experience

This is our favorite date night spot in Taos! The ambiance can’t be beat and the food is wonderful. Their gluten free options are plentiful and I am obsessed with the GF blue corn bread and homemade butters!

Very cute restaurant with amazing tasting food. We ordered the duck, trout, hamburger, beat salad, leak soup, and corn bread. All tasted fantastic except the trout, which was ok (bland tasting). Highly recommend the place. They have a great patio for outside seating

I was in Taos with a friend of mine for her birthday, and on our first night in town we were looking for a nice place to have dinner. We called Love Apple, a restaurant with locally sourced food served in an 1800s church. Sylva took the call as hostess and let us know that, while they didn't have any reservations open until 8 pm, they do occasionally get cancellations and we could come over. (Note to visitors: the restaurant is in a very small space, with around a dozen tables inside and out. It’s worth calling as early as possible to book a reservation.)

What a great place! The architecture has been lovingly preserved, with the traditional walled courtyard and the original steeple still in place (though a little canted). Sylva met us at the door with a welcoming smile and virtually radiated light. She said we could look around and then meet her back in the courtyard as she might have a table available. And she did! She seated us at a 5-top in the middle of the raised platform where the altar used to be, "because you love this old church as much as we do." She even brought over a book of black and white photo plates from the Southwest, and one of them was the old church when it was still a sanctuary, back in the 1940s. We were both still in our traveling clothes, but she said it was fine. How accommodating!

We had a WONDERFUL meal! Our waitress was Alexandra, and she was fabulous. She was friendly, efficient, and extremely helpful as we navigated the menu. (Note to visitors: the menu changes daily, based on availability of ingredients, so you won’t be able to see it on the website for the restaurant. Rest assured that every choice is SUPERB.) We both started with the blue cornmeal muffins with lemon and strawberry butter—quite tasty! I had tortilla soup, followed by the trout with fresh roasted vegetables. My friend had the beef street tacos and asked them to put the tortillas on the side for me; that was nice because my meal didn't come with a starch option. Alexandra helped me pair a glass of wine with my meal, and the vintage she recommended (a local rose) was perfect! We finished with a flourless chocolate cake with homemade whipped cream. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS!! All the flavors were artfully combined to create a unique taste which elevated every dish above the norm. It was so much more than we expected, and we wished we had room to sample other menu options.

The space itself is absolutely charming. The original lines of the structure are all still present, and we could see how the owners respected the history of the building. The interior is open and airy, with a high ceiling and whitewashed walls, while the exterior courtyard has been repurposed with picnic-style tables for al fresco dining under a pergola covered in flowering vines. The glow of fairy lights makes both the inner and outer spaces warm and inviting. Inside, there are several chandeliers made by a local artisan which are truly stunning. The entire room is as gorgeous as an art gallery.

We took lots of photos before dinner as we looked around, and a few during the meal as well. After dinner, as we were leaving, Sylva gave us each a hug and we thanked her for making my friend's birthday dinner so special. It was absolutely the best meal of our trip! We can’t wait to return to Taos, just so we can eat at Love Apple!

What a charming, lovely, fine dining experience! This restaurant has taken the fine dining to a different level with their unique combination of fresh and locally sourced ingredients. So satisfying! The decor, the mood, the lighting, and the music made this a perfect location to celebrate a special night. Our waiter patiently assisted us choosing the meals that suits our appetite being vegetarian. We shared Seasonal fruit, local greens, pecans and warm goat cheese salad followed by Love Apple Tacos (vegetarian) and a tasty dessert. I'd LOVE to be back here again one day.

The place is super cute. We were greeted quickly and taken to our seat early. The apps were the highlight of the night. We got all three on the menu. The elk, burger and gnocchi were all good. But the apps really stole the show. They don’t really have a bar, all drinks are premade. They have 4 wines by the glass.