Casa de Valdez

Caesar Salad had an off taste. Ribs were cool, rub used wasn't very flavorful, and meat didn't readily fall off the bones. Barbecue sauce was ok but not great. Service was friendly but a little slow. Probably a great place for locals but for someone raised on good barbecue, it's kind of underwhelming, ok but not great.

We are on a road trip and New Mexico has been so lovely to us! We were craving sopapillas after hiking the Rio Grande Gorge and wound up here. We got tamales, a quesadilla, deluxe nachos, a house salad, and extra sopapillas (which were amazing with honey!). Everything was delicious and our whole family cleaned every plate. Our server was kind, welcoming, and accommodating to us out-of-towners. Thank you for such a great experience!

Our last night in Taos, wife and I decided on this place. Highly rated. Couldn't help but see the awards won over the years. Had a special little nook for them when you walk in.
We decided to split the steak and shrimp. Her side dish was a salad, mine the baked potato.
Steak was ordered medium rare, and it was. The flavor of the steak was good, but it was one of the toughest steaks I've had in a while. By the time you cut all the fat away, we were left with gristle. We managed to eat half, but with so much gristle, we just gave up.
Service was good, as was everything else.
Our meal, with two teas came to $44. We didn't pay that much for a steak TWICE as big at the Big Texan steakhouse in Amarillo.
Since I'm never coming back, lesson learned.

Was looking forward to our meal which was lacking in freshness, flavor and presentation. We all ordered a regrettable house margarita that was watered down and had zero alcohol. For $10 each this was a huge disappointment as they had zero flavor. Ridiculously over priced and the most disappointing meal in our vacation.

This little restaurant, nestled in Taos, New Mexico, serves plenty of New Mexican favorite Mexican dishes along with fantastic BBQ plates! One of the only BBQ restaurants in Taos NM, this restaurant cateres to those wanting chicken, ribs, brisket and more! Enjoy this locally owned and operated restaurant!

The beautiful atmosphere. Delicious drinks and wonderful service by the amazing Madelyn made for an incredible dining experience at Casa de Valdez! A must try when in the Taos area!

The bartender was great!
The good was delicious. The combination platter Christmas style was great. We both thought the hatch chili could be hotter. The red chili was smokey. Just delicious.
The Sopapilla stuffed with beef was great.
Everything was so good we stayed in town to go back.