Aceq Restaurant

If you are near Taos Ski Valley, THIS is the restaurant you want to have dinner at. Everything on the menu is exquisite. Amazing service from our server Nick from the moment we walked in to the last bite of dessert. The flavors are divine and expertly spiced and seasoned. Consistently impressed by the food in this quiet little community.

We were referred to this restaurant by a local and we couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate the last day of our vacation trip to Taos. Elijah and his crew are truly welcoming and deserving of a five star status the brussels sprouts were amazing the entrées were awesome and the desserts were amazing

Fantastic atmosphere, great service and a fantastic dinner! The mushroom cake appetizers are insanely delicious!

Wowowowow so happy we were able to get a table on v-day late notice. Our server was over the top - told us his favorites and boy were they good - special was a filet Mignon 👌🏽 I had the duck and it was truly exceptional. Hard to find a restaurant that does duck right and they certainly did. We also had the elote appetiser that I loved. The peanut butter dessert put us over the edge. It was delicious! All of it was soo soo good and triple gong worthy.

What an amazing place. From the staff, to the atmosphere, to the wonderful menu. I loved being able to sit and enjoy watching the open kitchen operating. The food was delicious, definitely worth the visit.

If you’re reading this you should def have dinner here!! Great atmosphere, unique delish food, and friendly staff. We got the chefs protein specials and it did not disappoint. My husband kept saying it was the best meal of his life lol.

This is a fantastic restaurant serving a delicious and ever-changing menu. They have many different alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options. This is one of the few places I have been that I would rate 6 stars out of 5 if that were possible. The staff are also all wonderful people that do their very best to give you a wonderful dining experience.

Our favorite! I love the specials, the seasonal menu, the service, the wine pairing with the specials, the atmosphere, and feeling good about the food I'm eating. We love bringing friends here when they visit Taos. Last time I had the ratatouille with shrimp and loved it. We always get the brussel sprouts and always ALWAYS get the key lime pie.

Wow Was really good Food was yummy Amazing presentation Friendly service Bone marrow was tasty Lollipops weee good Polenta was probably the best The steaks were good but coming from Texas , feel free to skip

Food was amazing! Kitchen staff was very accommodating to food restrictions. Lamb chops and butternut squash gnocchi were phenomenal. The corn ribs are a must!!

Just an incredible experience. Ate here first in February 25 and had the best steaks of our lives. Came in from Denver for my birthday dinner specifically to eat here and it may have been better than our first time. Beef Bourguignon, wangus filet, corn elote ribs…I could go on and on. My son proclaimed it’s his “favorite restaurant” and I think it’s mine as well. The service matches the food…could be best ever. Precise descriptions and recommendations by the staff with passion for food. I’m not a fan of the lighting here, but maybe it adds something with its simplicity. This is a secret gem and love the location in Arroyo Seco…charming.

Great experience! The service was excellent, the vibe was welcoming, and the food was delicious. The staff all seemed happy and genuinely enjoyed their work, which made the atmosphere

An incredible dining experience with excellent service and ambience in Arroyo Seco. This is now one of my favorites restaurants… The Wangus Steak is probably the best beef flavor in a steak that I’ve ever had—rich, deep, and earthy. It’s the type of steak which actually it feels like a crime to eat with sauce. The cocktails are excellent (and strong!!), with the Cadillac Margarita and the House Old Fashioned being highlights. Every plate was beautifully designed and it seems like the staff really cares about delivering an excellent meal. The price is absolutely worth it, and being from Ann Arbor where this meal would have cost about 2X this much, I left grateful.

My wife and I went here for our 25th anniversary at the recommendation of my cousin's friend. Amazing food, the staff was excellent (acknowledged our anniversary and provided great service), and the open air atmosphere was perfect! We will recommend to anyone!

One of the better dining experiences I’ve had, and in such a small, remote village! Heading up to Taos Ski Area is the small village of Arroyo Seco. This place is magical! And in this very tiny village sits this lovely, sincere restaurant, Aceq. They seem to pride themselves on wild caught, local, or farm specific…annd the staff each seem like owners! We had a variety of offerings, including perfect cocktails, shareable plates, and entrees. The experience was near perfect.

This is THE place to go for a great experience. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my time here. I left uncomfortably full, but it was worth it. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was friendly and informative. The vibe of the place was awesome. Decorations were great and the open window view brought everything together. The food was some of the most visually pleasing I've seen. The flavors were off the charts and the menu selection made me wand two stomachs. It was a bit pricey, but I'd gladly pay whatever they ask in order to recreate the experience I had here.

I'm from Portugal. The food in my country needs no introduction. I've been in the United States for 3 years and I've never found food here that had the same level of quality and freshness... But yesterday at dinner I was surprised by what I found. The lamb and steak were incredibly fresh and tender. The side dishes, especially the sweet corn, were the best sweet corn I've ever eaten. The dishes were very well prepared and tasty. My congratulations to the chef and his suppliers for the quality of the products (for a chef to make a good dish, it's not just about being the best chef in the world, but also about having the freshest and most quality products). When you have that in your restaurant, the end result can only be of unique excellence.

We try to eat here every time we are in Taos (1-2 times per year). Last night was the best ever. We had the brussel sprouts, birria egg rolls and wangus pomme frites. All amazing! Service is great but not fast - relax and enjoy it!

ACEQ is absolutely incredible. From the menu to the food itself, and everything in between - we were blown away. We cannot wait to get back. Tonight we ordered the Meatloaf (special), Pasta, Bison Bone Barrow, and Brussels Sprouts. All amongst our favorite we’ve ever had anywhere. 10/10 will be back.

We reserved a table, unknowingly, for the day before the menu changed from Winter to Spring; a few of the items on the menu were out of stock like the Cod and Scallops. I ended up getting the Beef Bourguignon. It was very well seasoned, and you could smell the wine in the bourguignon sauce. The meat was a bit dry, in my opinion, and it had more carrots than potatoes and mushrooms. Overall, I really enjoyed this dish. The rich and savory bourguignon is so amazing.

Took my girlfriend there for her birthday dinner, add the lobster stuffed chili rellenos, absolutely amazing and the service was incredible! Absolutely made her night and I highly recommend as a former chef myself.

Wonderful discovery! Quaint restaurant with a good vibe. Owner is very personable, staff is friendly and I sat in the side bar and watched the crew of chefs work magic! Had the bacon wrapped dates, fried Brussel sprouts and the soup of the day… all in a class of their own. I didn’t have the special but I snagged a pic of it and it looked so interesting. Cheesecake was excellent, too. I travel a lot and this is a top notch spot! I’ll be back… Likely each night I’m in the area!

A small hidden gem, in Arroyo Secco. They food here makes you feel happy. Outstanding!

Wonderful little place! The drinks, food and staff were exceptional! Wish we lived closer to frequent this great restaurant!

ACEQ is an unforgettable dining experience. The food is inventive and unbelievably delicious - you can tell they pour their heart and soul into creative dishes for you to enjoy. The atmosphere is inviting and full of local charm, and the service absolutely outstanding! The BEST.

Wow! We had an amazing dining experience. Starting with excellent cocktails. Three of us had the waygu bison special. Indescribably delicious. Everything was well prepared. We had a great bottle of Italian red suggested by our server.

We enjoyed another tasty meal tonight at ACEQ in the bar seating area - this time with a view of the hard working chefs and staff spinning their craft in the micro kitchen area, plating each dish, adding final sauces and engaging with each other and guests. We are lucky to have ACEQ as our neighborhood eatery.

We stopped in for happy hour and it was excellent! Great service, really exceptional food, and I really super appreciated some dedicated non-alcoholic drink options. Everything was great!

Food and cocktails were wonderful. Love the open kitchen. Quality from scratch food was on point. Definitely worth the visit.

Absolutely loved the experience. Gabe is one of the best chefs in the area. The staff was attentive, and the atmosphere in the restaurant made you feel comfortable.

ACEQ provided one of the best meals we’ve had in awhile. While a bit expensive, none of it seemed too much for what you get. We had three four appetizers and two entrees, and everything was great! In particular, we had the Lion’s Mane Mushroom Cake appetizer and it was probably the best thing I’ve eaten in a year (and I eat a lot : )). The staff was a bit young and missed some beats, taking my plate without asking (I wasn’t quite done) and not asking if we wanted another drink. But still 5 stars for us.

We went for Thanksgiving and had a traditional dinner, so I didn't try their normal menu. Food and drink were great. Friendly service.

Food was exquisite! The truffle fries and lions mane mushroom cakes: phenomenal. Beef Bourguignon and the Schweinerbraten were the entrees, and I'm so glad I got to share between everything! Brad and the staff were amazing...haven't been in a year and I'm definitely coming back sooner than a year this time. Schweinerbraten was my favorite!

Stopped in for a few apps and bevs. after a long day exploring. They happily seated us. Amazing fried Brussel sprouts and tasty hummus plate with warned pita bread, grape leaf dalmas and pickled veggies. Got a slice of the peanut butter chocolate pie to go, amazing and decadent. Nice selection of worldly wines and beers. Thanks for thre experience!

Came to this place based on a friends recommendation when in Taos for the weekend. The vibe was great, service was good but most of the meats we got were undercooked (steak and burger). Everything tasted fantastic including the apps, drinks and desserts.

Brussels sprouts with Manchego and balsamic drizzle, and bacon wrapped dates for an app. Had the Ono with miso and saffron rice for dinner. Great! Only draw back was the owner was supposed to deliver the printed menus before our party arrived for the wedding reception, and he was late with them. Service was very attentive, and Chef Lucas offered to tell us about the menu items if the printed menus didn't arrive. A great experience overall!

A laid back atmosphere, lots of good times have taken place there and you can feel it. The bathroom is covered in memories, which I found really cool. The food was really delicious. Shouts out to our waiter Elijah, very accommodating and knowledgeable with wine selections. I got the fettuccine with chicken, very filling, big portions. Would definitely recommend and go back in the future.

I came in to ACEQ by myself, early for my reservation and luckily they were able to seat me right away in the main dining room. Note that the happy hour menu is only available in the bar. All of the staff I interacted with were warm, polite and helpful. The drinks were perfect. Overall the food was good, but there were a couple little details that made me decide on 4 stars, mostly because it's pricey and well regarded and the little things matter to me. The elote corn ribs were cooked well but they needed salt, there wasn't enough cotija to make up for the unseasoned corn. And there are no salt shakers on the tables. The mole was great though. So then I ordered the lamb small plate and the Butternut squash gnocchi. After a long while the server comes and says that they do not have the gnocchi tonight actually. So I get the Brussels sprouts instead. And it took a pretty long time for the food to come after that. The lamb was tender and cooked properly in my opinion, seasoned nicely. But the pea puree that was piped on the plate was kinda crusty like it had been on there a while, it was okay. The pickled red onions were good but the only sign of chimichurri I could find was some big chunks of herb stems. The Brussels sprouts were perfectly cooked, caramelized, crunchy. They had a good amount of cheese and pickled red onion, but there were like 4 marinated raisins and barley any almonds on them, which made me sad because the couple bites I got with all the elements were so good. At this point I'd been there an hour and twenty minutes and I wanted dessert but I was anxious because it says on the menu not to stay longer than an hour and a half. I asked and they said I was fine, which is good because I just had a starter and a main and it wasn't really my fault I was there so long. I ordered a creme brulee for desert and they knocked that out of the park. I thought the custard was the perfect texture, I loved the sweetness level and the vanilla flavor. Overall I had a nice time and would go again if I lived in the area. Just a few little things.

Despite the charming setting, friendly service, and thoughtfully prepared meal, it didn’t quite rank among the best. Take, for example, the birria egg rolls, while they were perfectly acceptable judging by the neighborhood Mexican and Chinese restaurant standard, the taste didn’t elevate the humble ingredients.

They need to figure out how to keep food warm before it gets to the table. First order of fries was cold, I mentioned it and they replaced them with even colder ones. Not sure if they just sat a long time or what. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff.