Adobe-style eatery with ample patio seating & Southwestern decor supplying informal Italian fare.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (575) 758-0244
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Reviews
Nathan Williams
Wanted a good diner in Taos and ended up at this place. We ordered cokes and we were brought two cans and two glasses of ice. We were also brought water and the glasses didn’t appear clean which didn’t make the water look very drinkable. When we ordered the burger special we asked that both burgers be medium-well. When the burgers arrived we were told one was medium and one was medium-well. Once we tasted them we knew they were made from frozen patties and not fully thawed when cooked, they weren’t even close to medium let alone medium-well. The fries were over-seasoned and too salty. The server was not attentive and I had the track her down to request the check. $36 for two terrible burgers and two cans of coke, what a joke!
Overall a terrible experience. If a restaurant can’t even make a simple burger I don’t know how they can stay in business.
… moreOverall a terrible experience. If a restaurant can’t even make a simple burger I don’t know how they can stay in business.
Christopher Munoz
Wow!! I’ve been in Taos for five months and never stopped in until today. I’m kicking myself the food is freaking amazing!! The wine is spot on, great cab to compliment the food. I custom ordered some pasta with spicy Italian sausage and meatballs in a spicy marinara!!!
… moreJoshua
TL:DR ; if you’re in Taos looking for a great Italian place you really need to check it out.
So the extended family and I stopped in Taos for an afternoon walk about on our New Mexico vacation… my sister wanted to try a Italian restaurant to do something non-traditional while in New Mexico and we were all happily surprised at the Quality, service, and atmosphere of this charming little restaurant. Everyone ordered something different and we all sampled each other’s meals and it was all amazing. Ironically I think my son’s cheeseburger was probably the best burger I’ve had in a really long time, but personally that Caprese salad was on point with (grilled chicken) ..yum yum! check this place out if you’re in Taos, you definitely shouldn’t just pass it by
… moreSo the extended family and I stopped in Taos for an afternoon walk about on our New Mexico vacation… my sister wanted to try a Italian restaurant to do something non-traditional while in New Mexico and we were all happily surprised at the Quality, service, and atmosphere of this charming little restaurant. Everyone ordered something different and we all sampled each other’s meals and it was all amazing. Ironically I think my son’s cheeseburger was probably the best burger I’ve had in a really long time, but personally that Caprese salad was on point with (grilled chicken) ..yum yum! check this place out if you’re in Taos, you definitely shouldn’t just pass it by
Marla Hawkins
We are having ice tea and Italian burgers. The meat is sticking out of the bun and cooked perfectly. Cute place in a historic building. The patios are nice, we like the back porch the best ( not as noisy).
… moreKatie Howard
We stopped there in the late afternoon for a cool beverage and enjoyed ourselves so much that we wound up staying for dinner. We each had different entrees all of which were very nicely presented. The food was superb, the service was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommended–and save room for dessert. Portions are generous!
… moreAutumn Engle
My boyfriend and I are students at UNM Taos. While on a break before my last class, we decided to venture to the Plaza to grab something to eat before heading back. It was around 4pm, and most of the local restaurants around there were already closed or closing. Bummed, we headed further up to try the Adobe bar and grill…when we caught the medley of wonderful smells coming from the little cafe nearby.
We headed curiously into Cafe Renato, and no one was there immediately to welcome guests, but it was also super slow for businesses around this time. We poked our heads into a room on the right , where we were met by the owner, Renato. He ushered us into the other room and let us choose our own table. We sat near the window and he left momentarily to promptly bring us back two glasses of water, and then asked what we would like to drink. I had a simple water, but my boyfriend ordered “hot tea” from the menu, thinking it was just going to be plain black tea or something. “I’ll be right back with a selection,” Renato said cheerily, and he was…he brought back a small tray with a wide assortment of wonderful teas, leaving them at the table along with a mug and a little pot of hot water while we were left to decide on our food.
When he came back, he listed off some specials before we ordered, and my boyfriend chose this chicken and pasta dish special…I don’t remember what was in it, but I’m not a pasta or sauce kind of person and tried it…It was absolutely DELICIOUS! The pasta was al dente, the seasonings were perfect, and the chicken was a wonderful touch to the dish. My boyfriend was also happy because the bread that came with it was hot and soft, as well.
I had a bit of trouble deciding on what to get, so Renato helped me choose and suggested maybe a nice sandwich. I decided to try the grilled chicken sandwich, which had sliced grilled chicken, mild green chile (packed with flavor, although not spicy), melted mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions served on a toasted, corn-dusted bun. On the menu, it listed chipotle sauce as an option, which I requested to be left off since I’m allergic to chipotle. Renato had absolutely no problem with that, and our food was served to us around 10 minutes later, which was perfect because it allowed us to wander around the place and look at the wonderful art hung on the walls of the historic building. The onion rings included in my order were the best I’ve ever had, and in place of ketchup, he brought me a small thing of ranch to dip them in. The food was hot, fresh, and absolutely wonderful!
During the course of our meal, the owner came back a couple times to check on our beverages and when we were done, we talked to him for awhile before leaving. He’s a pretty funny and extremely friendly guy…and it made our gloomy, long Wednesday feel a lot better after spending some time at Cafe Renato.
He told us he may be doing something special in the restaurant on Valentine’s day when we asked, so maybe we’ll be back again and I can write another great review. 🙂 Thanks, Renato, for the awesome experience!
… moreWe headed curiously into Cafe Renato, and no one was there immediately to welcome guests, but it was also super slow for businesses around this time. We poked our heads into a room on the right , where we were met by the owner, Renato. He ushered us into the other room and let us choose our own table. We sat near the window and he left momentarily to promptly bring us back two glasses of water, and then asked what we would like to drink. I had a simple water, but my boyfriend ordered “hot tea” from the menu, thinking it was just going to be plain black tea or something. “I’ll be right back with a selection,” Renato said cheerily, and he was…he brought back a small tray with a wide assortment of wonderful teas, leaving them at the table along with a mug and a little pot of hot water while we were left to decide on our food.
When he came back, he listed off some specials before we ordered, and my boyfriend chose this chicken and pasta dish special…I don’t remember what was in it, but I’m not a pasta or sauce kind of person and tried it…It was absolutely DELICIOUS! The pasta was al dente, the seasonings were perfect, and the chicken was a wonderful touch to the dish. My boyfriend was also happy because the bread that came with it was hot and soft, as well.
I had a bit of trouble deciding on what to get, so Renato helped me choose and suggested maybe a nice sandwich. I decided to try the grilled chicken sandwich, which had sliced grilled chicken, mild green chile (packed with flavor, although not spicy), melted mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions served on a toasted, corn-dusted bun. On the menu, it listed chipotle sauce as an option, which I requested to be left off since I’m allergic to chipotle. Renato had absolutely no problem with that, and our food was served to us around 10 minutes later, which was perfect because it allowed us to wander around the place and look at the wonderful art hung on the walls of the historic building. The onion rings included in my order were the best I’ve ever had, and in place of ketchup, he brought me a small thing of ranch to dip them in. The food was hot, fresh, and absolutely wonderful!
During the course of our meal, the owner came back a couple times to check on our beverages and when we were done, we talked to him for awhile before leaving. He’s a pretty funny and extremely friendly guy…and it made our gloomy, long Wednesday feel a lot better after spending some time at Cafe Renato.
He told us he may be doing something special in the restaurant on Valentine’s day when we asked, so maybe we’ll be back again and I can write another great review. 🙂 Thanks, Renato, for the awesome experience!
Larry Adams
In a town full of dining places this is or take out favorite. Dining in or out doors it’s great too. But the pasta travels well and I love to drink a beer while I wait. A great menu for non meat eaters if you’re into that? I love the penne arriabta.
… moreTera Tarbet
Family owned and operated. Fun and loving atmosphere.
The pasta is cooked to excellence, sauces rich and creamy, salads fresh and excellent wine list to boot.
I give this place a ten out of ten!
… moreThe pasta is cooked to excellence, sauces rich and creamy, salads fresh and excellent wine list to boot.
I give this place a ten out of ten!
Elias G
Wow, where do I begin! We ate at Caffe Renato for the first (and last) time tonight. May I just say that I have never, in all of my years dining out been so appalled by a restaurant experience.
To begin, our server was un-attentive, although there was only one other table filled, and our drinks went un-filled while we watched him standing outside gazing at traffic. This would have gotten the usual “I spent years in the business so I will still leave 20 percent” philosophy from me, but then my wife took two or three bites of her entrée (caprese salad with salmon) and something tasted off, so she didn’t eat. When the “server” finally came to check on us (table still sans drinks and now full of plates needing to be cleared) she informed him and he acted less than concerned about her dining experience. Now here is the kicker, when he came back with the bill he actually said that normally they would take the item off of the bill but they ALL TASTED IT and nothing seemed wrong with it!!!! When we asked to speak with a manager he said that he was the manager (though I can’t imagine that was the truth, being that he was server # 4 on our receipt) Do yourself a favor and never eat at this restaurant!
… moreTo begin, our server was un-attentive, although there was only one other table filled, and our drinks went un-filled while we watched him standing outside gazing at traffic. This would have gotten the usual “I spent years in the business so I will still leave 20 percent” philosophy from me, but then my wife took two or three bites of her entrée (caprese salad with salmon) and something tasted off, so she didn’t eat. When the “server” finally came to check on us (table still sans drinks and now full of plates needing to be cleared) she informed him and he acted less than concerned about her dining experience. Now here is the kicker, when he came back with the bill he actually said that normally they would take the item off of the bill but they ALL TASTED IT and nothing seemed wrong with it!!!! When we asked to speak with a manager he said that he was the manager (though I can’t imagine that was the truth, being that he was server # 4 on our receipt) Do yourself a favor and never eat at this restaurant!
Kwon-Ryoon Lee
The staff was excellent, and all of the food was absolutely delicious. This is a great place with great food.
There is a front and back outside eating area and this place is dog friendly.
… moreThere is a front and back outside eating area and this place is dog friendly.