Taos Restaurant Tips by painterdave

Ogilvie's: Fantastic Enchiladas

Ogilvie's is located on the east side of the Plaza on the second floor. Go inside the shops entrance and then look for the stairs.
This Mexican food restaurant is very clean and well kept. The wait staff is efficient and knows the menu. The tables are spread out so that you are not on top of a neighboring table. In the summer you can eat on the balcony outdoors.
The menu listings are not numerous, so they can devote their energies to doing it right.
I highly recommend Ogilvie's. Opens at 11:00.
They have a good children's menu.
I lived in New Mexico for many years, and I know Mexican Food. This is an exceptional restaurant. It beats any Calfornia Mexican Food Restaurant, except maybe a few in Old Town, San Diego, and is comparible to any of the best in Denver.

Favorite Dish: I recommend the blue corn enchilada stack, or the enchiladas. The beans that come with these dishes are terrific, not coming from a can, but soaked overnight and then cooked in a nice broth.
To die for: the guacamole dip. If you like your guacamole with garlic and chile pepper this is for you!
No sopapillas.
They also have fajitas, beef or chicken, but I didn't try this.
Keep in mind that this is northern New Mexico and so the food will have a bit different salza flavor. Yes, Mexican food here is a bit different flavoring that Texas or California. Enjoy!
Not an expensive place.....

Address: see above

Comparison: about average

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Mexican