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The Earth Oven in Taos, New Mexico, stands as a unique culinary establishment that marries the traditional earth oven cooking techniques, deeply rooted in Native American, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cultures, with a distinctive Middle Eastern twist. This innovative dining experience pays homage to the ancient method of earth oven cooking, a practice cherished for its ability to infuse dishes with rich, smoky flavors and tender textures. By incorporating Middle Eastern culinary influences, The Earth Oven introduces patrons to a fusion of tastes and traditions, offering a menu that is as diverse as it is flavorful.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 106 Des Georges Pl, Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (575) 751-7344
Website: https://www.taosearthoven.com/
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Reviews
Randall Hancock
We dined here recently and found it to be tasty, good service and a nice menu! We had the soup, salad, chicken (Shish Taouk) and tried the baklava cheesecake. All was good. We had seen a place in Morocco where the meat was cooked “underground”, like they do here in their “Earth Oven”. That is the last picture in this review. We will dine here again
… moreIliana Palmer
This place is absolutely phenomenal! We drove in from Ojo Caliente on our continued trip from Houston and found this place. We ordered the Lamb Shawarma and the hummus/baba ganoush etc plate and it was delicious. Perfectly seasoned and not overwhelming at all. I already want to go back and re-order their rice! It’s a bit chilly in there but tolerable. Ome was very attentive and friendly!
… moreKay Sea
We stopped by this cozy little spot in Taos after a long drive, looking forward to a good Mediterranean dinner. The place itself has a warm and inviting vibe, and the host was very kind in accommodating us even without a reservation (it would help if the website mentioned that reservations are recommended).
As for the food — while the presentation was nice, the overall taste didn’t quite live up to the hype. I’m a big fan of Mediterranean cuisine and have had some wonderful meals elsewhere, so expectations were naturally high.
The fattoush salad, was extremely tangy, which should have been balanced and refreshing, the balance just wasn’t there, and we could barely finish it. The lamb shawarma had more of a brisket-like texture — shredded , where it is supposed to have crisp exterior and juicy that typically makes shawarma shine.
The lamb shank, often the showstopper in such menus, and it was beautifully cooked — tender and well-marinated — but unfortunately, the sauce poured over it overwhelmed the flavor of the meat. It was overly tangy and took away from what could have been a great dish.
The one thing we truly enjoyed was the hummus with pita bread, which was smooth, flavorful, and satisfying.
Overall, it’s a nice place with good service and potential, but the food didn’t quite meet expectations on flavor balance.
… moreAs for the food — while the presentation was nice, the overall taste didn’t quite live up to the hype. I’m a big fan of Mediterranean cuisine and have had some wonderful meals elsewhere, so expectations were naturally high.
The fattoush salad, was extremely tangy, which should have been balanced and refreshing, the balance just wasn’t there, and we could barely finish it. The lamb shawarma had more of a brisket-like texture — shredded , where it is supposed to have crisp exterior and juicy that typically makes shawarma shine.
The lamb shank, often the showstopper in such menus, and it was beautifully cooked — tender and well-marinated — but unfortunately, the sauce poured over it overwhelmed the flavor of the meat. It was overly tangy and took away from what could have been a great dish.
The one thing we truly enjoyed was the hummus with pita bread, which was smooth, flavorful, and satisfying.
Overall, it’s a nice place with good service and potential, but the food didn’t quite meet expectations on flavor balance.
Kelly S
I don’t mind paying a high price for high-quality food but it’s a real gut punch to pay a high price for such utter disappointment. As stalwart customers of Middle Eastern food wherever we travel, this is the worst experience and least genuine we’ve ever had. If I could give zero stars, I would; this ranks as one of the worst dinner experiences we have had.
1. We made the necessary reservation and then arrived at a virtually empty restaurant. There was a sign that said to seat yourself – but that’s unusual when you have a reservation so we entered and told the host we had a reservation. He said, “oh, that doesn’t matter, just sit wherever you want”. We sat inside and after a few minutes, no one brought a menu; we saw some near the door and got our own. We were brought glasses of warm water that were never refilled during our visit.
2. After some delay, we ordered the special for two which is two appetizers, two salads, two entrees (far too much food for two people, our fault – but we were disappointed that the waiter didn’t bother to warn us the size of the servings). We chose the shish-taouk chicken, the earth oven beef, the fattoush salad, Lebanese lentil soup, hummus, & beets tahini.
3. First .. instead of serving us in customary order (appetizer, salad, then main course), our food was all brought to the table in one overwhelming slam. When we commented, the waiter replied, “yeah, sometimes they all come out at once”. Our expectation of a fine dining experience vanished at that moment. The chicken was underwhelming and extremely dry. The beef was horribly infused with the flavor of lamb (I am assuming they are cooked in close proximity), and I hate lamb so it completely ruined the meal. Additionally, as shown in the picture, it was a pile of fat chunks, quite obviously a cheap and fat-laden cut of beef. The hummus was generically acceptable but very thick and impossible to scoop with what seemed to be grocery store quality pita bread. The lentil soup was served lukewarm and, while the flavor was nice, was completely cold and off-putting in minutes. Had it been presented as a single dish prior to the main meal, it may have tasted better warm. The salad was served with so much dressing (which was quite sweet tasting) that the lettuce was literally floating. My husband muttered “salad soup” more than once. The beets with tahini were good enough, as was a lemonade spritz drink. (Back to the entree: I asked the waiter if the beef was cooked with the lamb and he said they were cooked separately. I then suggested that it seemed that they were cooked in close proximity such that the steam from the lamb could easily
infuse the beef and he said, “yeah, probably”.)
4. The waitstaff kept walking out to serve the folks seated outside and leaving the front door standing open so, we dealt with flies around our table and on our food.
5. While there were only about five tables occupied with small parties (four tables of two, one of four), the three-person waitstaff was extremely harried and rushed and we waited almost 15 minutes to get someone to bring our check. We complained about the almost all-fat beef dish and were given a 20% discount.
We are usually willing to give an establishment a second chance but there was nothing we can imagine that would be redeeming about this place, so we won’t be back. As New Mexico residents it’s a shame that our first night of this visit to Taos was marred by this experience because we are faithful returning customers when we find a great place.
Heed the bad reviews – this place is not worth your hard-earned money.
The photos are the whole spread served at once, the plate of fat served as beef, and the remnant of the soup-salad.
… more1. We made the necessary reservation and then arrived at a virtually empty restaurant. There was a sign that said to seat yourself – but that’s unusual when you have a reservation so we entered and told the host we had a reservation. He said, “oh, that doesn’t matter, just sit wherever you want”. We sat inside and after a few minutes, no one brought a menu; we saw some near the door and got our own. We were brought glasses of warm water that were never refilled during our visit.
2. After some delay, we ordered the special for two which is two appetizers, two salads, two entrees (far too much food for two people, our fault – but we were disappointed that the waiter didn’t bother to warn us the size of the servings). We chose the shish-taouk chicken, the earth oven beef, the fattoush salad, Lebanese lentil soup, hummus, & beets tahini.
3. First .. instead of serving us in customary order (appetizer, salad, then main course), our food was all brought to the table in one overwhelming slam. When we commented, the waiter replied, “yeah, sometimes they all come out at once”. Our expectation of a fine dining experience vanished at that moment. The chicken was underwhelming and extremely dry. The beef was horribly infused with the flavor of lamb (I am assuming they are cooked in close proximity), and I hate lamb so it completely ruined the meal. Additionally, as shown in the picture, it was a pile of fat chunks, quite obviously a cheap and fat-laden cut of beef. The hummus was generically acceptable but very thick and impossible to scoop with what seemed to be grocery store quality pita bread. The lentil soup was served lukewarm and, while the flavor was nice, was completely cold and off-putting in minutes. Had it been presented as a single dish prior to the main meal, it may have tasted better warm. The salad was served with so much dressing (which was quite sweet tasting) that the lettuce was literally floating. My husband muttered “salad soup” more than once. The beets with tahini were good enough, as was a lemonade spritz drink. (Back to the entree: I asked the waiter if the beef was cooked with the lamb and he said they were cooked separately. I then suggested that it seemed that they were cooked in close proximity such that the steam from the lamb could easily
infuse the beef and he said, “yeah, probably”.)
4. The waitstaff kept walking out to serve the folks seated outside and leaving the front door standing open so, we dealt with flies around our table and on our food.
5. While there were only about five tables occupied with small parties (four tables of two, one of four), the three-person waitstaff was extremely harried and rushed and we waited almost 15 minutes to get someone to bring our check. We complained about the almost all-fat beef dish and were given a 20% discount.
We are usually willing to give an establishment a second chance but there was nothing we can imagine that would be redeeming about this place, so we won’t be back. As New Mexico residents it’s a shame that our first night of this visit to Taos was marred by this experience because we are faithful returning customers when we find a great place.
Heed the bad reviews – this place is not worth your hard-earned money.
The photos are the whole spread served at once, the plate of fat served as beef, and the remnant of the soup-salad.
Pauline Khan
I felt as though I was transported to an eatery in Lebanon. The food flavors were spectacular. I could smell the wood fire pine scent in the grilled meat as if I was enjoying a new fresh herb. Your palette will thank you.
… moreErik Romero
Excellent service. The most flavorful Mediterranean food. The lamb paired with the cheesy cauliflower and baba ganaoush was wonderful. Absolutely a must try place in Taos!
… moreMinh-Hien Nguyen
This place was great for a casual lunch. The food was delicious, especially the cauliflower. The rolls were a bit too dry for me, but both the lamb and pork were great. We sat on the porch because it had a nice breeze. The smoke from the oven eventually bothered my eyes a little, so be aware if you’re sensitive to that kind of issue.
… moreAndrew Rezabek
Disappointed – I had high hopes for this place after seeing the beautiful photos and appreciating the calm, Zen-like ambience. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives ended.
The service was disorganized, many menu items were unavailable, and the waits were excessive. On our first visit, we waited so long that we eventually left without ordering. We gave it another chance the following night and ordered takeout instead. We were told it would be ready in 30 minutes, but it took an hour. By the time we got home—just a short drive away—the food was cold and underwhelming. The portions were small for the $60 price tag, leaving us even more disappointed.
Sadly, I won’t be returning. For the time, money, and effort, it simply wasn’t worth it.
… moreThe service was disorganized, many menu items were unavailable, and the waits were excessive. On our first visit, we waited so long that we eventually left without ordering. We gave it another chance the following night and ordered takeout instead. We were told it would be ready in 30 minutes, but it took an hour. By the time we got home—just a short drive away—the food was cold and underwhelming. The portions were small for the $60 price tag, leaving us even more disappointed.
Sadly, I won’t be returning. For the time, money, and effort, it simply wasn’t worth it.
Cody McCarthy
This is a MUST STOP for food in Taos.
Some of our quotes while eating:
“This is bloody delicious”
“Best meal I’ve had in a long time”
“I’m going to be thinking about this meal for months”
“Can’t stop eating”
“Amazing flavours”
My friend ordered the earth oven beef and I order the mushroom shawarma. Both were out of this world good. Friendly service and reasonable prices to boot.
… moreSome of our quotes while eating:
“This is bloody delicious”
“Best meal I’ve had in a long time”
“I’m going to be thinking about this meal for months”
“Can’t stop eating”
“Amazing flavours”
My friend ordered the earth oven beef and I order the mushroom shawarma. Both were out of this world good. Friendly service and reasonable prices to boot.
Mimi Monti
If you’re traveling to Taos, this is a restaurant you won’t want to miss! My boyfriend and I ate at several restaurants at our weekend stay in Taos and this was our favorite restaurant by far. We ate here twice in one weekend, we were craving it so much! The food was incredibly fresh and the lamb was the best I ever had. The food was both delicious and healthy, I left feeling great. Our server was so kind and even took us on a tour and showed us their earth oven where they cook all their meats. Even told us the process on how they cook them. This transparency and warmth is rare at restaurants! The owner also checked on us both times we ate and was so kind. I can’t recommend this place enough !
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