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Kids Family-Friendly Restaurants
Lula's (p. 215) A relaxed atmosphere and lots of sandwich choices, as well
as soups, are sure to please here.
Orlando's New Mexican Café (p. 216) The relaxed atmosphere and playfully
colorful walls will please the kids almost as much as the tacos and quesadil-
las made especially for them.
Taos Cow (p. 216) Pot pies and sandwiches will fill kids up before they dive
into the all-natural ice cream at this cafe north of town.
Taos Pizza Out Back (see below) The pizza will please parents and kids alike,
and so will all the odd decorations, such as the chain with foot-long links hang-
ing over the front counter.
sandwich combinations. The town is buzzing about the salmon BLT, which is just what
it sounds, salmon with good bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Burritos, tamale pie, and
burgers—even veggie, buffalo, and lamb ones—come on house-made buns. For dinner,
the spice-crusted grilled salmon with Israeli cous cous is the most popular dish here; the
Moroccan chicken, also served with cous cous, runs a close second. For dessert, the choco-
late nachos are a real novelty, but my favorite is the mango coconut cake. A select beer and
wine list accompanies the menu.
106 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. & 575/751-1350. www.grahamsgrille.com. AE, MC, V. Reservations recom-
mended at dinner. Main courses $7-$11 lunch; $14-$20 dinner. Mon-Sat 11am-2pm and 5-9pm.
Old Blinking Light AMERICAN This restaurant on the Ski Valley Road provides
tasty American food in a casual atmosphere. It's named for the blinking yellow light that
was once the marker Taoseños used to give directions (“turn left at the blinking light,”
and so on), now replaced by a stoplight. Decorated with brightly painted furniture, this
restaurant is a good place to stop after skiing or for a romping night of music. The service
is friendly and efficient. To accompany the free chips and homemade salsa, order a
margarita—preferably their standard, made with Sauza Gold Tequila—and sip it next to
the patio bonfire, open evenings year-round. The menu is broad, ranging from salads and
burgers to steaks, seafood, and Mexican food. I say head straight for the fajitas, especially
the jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon and stuffed with poblano peppers and jack cheese.
Leave room for the Old Blinking Light mud pie, made with local Taos Cow ice cream.
Live music plays on Monday and Friday nights.
US 150, mile marker 1. & 575/776-8787. Reservations recommended Fri-Sat and Mon nights. Main
courses $9-$26. AE, MC, V. Wine shop daily noon-10pm. Restaurant daily 5-10pm.
Taos Pizza Out Back Kids PASTA/PIZZA My kayaking buddies always go here
after a day on the river. That will give you an idea of the level of informality (very), as
well as the quality of the food and beer (great), and the size of the portions (large). It's a
raucous old hippie-decorated adobe restaurant, with a friendly and eager waitstaff. What
to order? I have one big word here: PIZZA. Sure the spicy Greek pasta is good, as is the
Veggie Zone (a calzone filled with stir-fried veggies and two cheeses)—but, why? The
pizzas are incredible. All come with a delicious thin crust (no sogginess here) that's folded
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