Trading Post Market — Restaurant in Taos

The wife and I were searching for a place to eat other than Mexican food which Taos has plenty of. We decided to try the Trading Post Market. It's a hole in the wall looking place from the outside. We've passed it a number of times never imagining it to be a restaurant. There isn't many alternative restaurants outside of Mexican food in Taos. Anyway, we arrived and to our surprise it's a cute spot once you're inside. Bigger than it seems from the outside. It's sort of divided between the bar side and the restaurant. They even have a back area with books and comfortable seating if you want to read or hangout with a glass of wine. Well we took a look at the menu. It's loaded with BBQ dishes, some New Mexico alternatives, sandwiches and even a pasta dish or two. I started with the chili stew soup. It was recommended to me by our server who was very nice and gracious. She mentioned the chef being an award winner 🏆. Hmmm, ok I'll try it. The chili stew soup was delicious! Best stew soup I've ever tasted. So flavorful, so delicious and filling. I had already ordered the BBQ brisket in Mac n Cheese dish. My wife chose the Mahi Mahi fish tacos. I can't begin to describe the delicious flavor from both dishes. This place rocks! Everything was better than good. My compliments to the chef. So, don't be put off by the outward appearance. Just step right in and order anything on the menu. They're friendly and waiting for you. They have beer 🍷 wine and cocktails. The food will overwhelm you....

I love the Trading Post. Everything I've tried there has been very good. In the winter, you can sit in front of the kiva for heat, or in warmer weather, you can be seated on the porch. It's my "go-to" place.

That review was for the "old" trading post.

This review applies to the Trading Post Market and Cafe. My wife and I eat here several times each week. Between my wife and I, we have tried almost everything on the menu. Probably would have completed the menu if it wasn't for the daily specials, which are changed every day! We have never been disappointed with the service, atmosphere, and especially the meals. To me, each dish is a work of art! The preparation, appearance, and most importantly, the flavor would stand up in any "big" city. Ky, the owner and chef, trained in NYC, has assembled a staff of highly qualified professionals. We love going there. The menu is always evolving, and Ky introduces new items through the specials. I guess you can tell we love this place and recommend it to everyone who asks and even to those who don't. This Trading Post is our "new" go-to place. I hope you go and enjoy your meal and make it your go-to eatery. We go for lunch and dinner, depending on the day. We do dine in...

Rarely is a five star given because rarely are they found. This rating is SOLELY on the dishes tried, not atmosphere or service. Carpaccio is perfect! Spot on and by adding to the sourdough bread dipped in a wee bit of evoo and balsamic, your taste buds are gonna be in love. Angel hair with mushrooms and gorganzola sauce is rich with a deep woodsy element and chicken that could not be prepared any better. Piccata is not the usual, but be prepared to be happy! Saffron rice that would be found with authentic paella accompanies this dish, chicken is absolute perfection, crisp and lightly breaded and melt in your mouth tender, broccoli, tomato side will remind you of travels to remote southern Italy. Prices are a very nice surprise, and add to the positives of Trading Post Café. Make no assumptions of the meal you're going to experience by the atmosphere or service, which is genuine and tries. Not being in the 'tourist' part of Taos, Trading Post Café looks to be a local fav, which the locals most likely love it that way! This restaurant is a MUST try for flavors, textures and a meal you'll want again. Hands down the best meal this reviewer has experienced in New Mexico,...