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Post by tangocharlie on Jun 13, 2014 9:18:35 GMT -5
Gentlemen;
It appears that I will be visiting the Taos / Albuquerque area towards the end of August. Any suggestions as to local gun dealers I might want to visit? Is the local Harley dealer a good stop (not for guns)? Local eateries? Any help would be much appreciated.
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Post by ermont0825 on Jun 13, 2014 10:01:26 GMT -5
I can tell you about Albuquerque in the order I would rank them.
Gunshops
Ron Peterson Guns
Omni Arms
Charlies Sporting Goods
There are 2 Harley shops in town. I'm not a rider so I can't comment on them other than they are both big shops.
Restaurants
El Pinto-Mexican food
Sadies- Mexican food, 3 locations
The Owl- good burgers
Powdrells - BBQ
I hope this helps.
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Post by tangocharlie on Jun 24, 2014 18:07:29 GMT -5
I have printed your list and put it in my briefcase. At the very least, I now have a starting point! Thanks for your time and trouble in replying, sir.
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Post by fanofthefortyone on Jun 24, 2014 18:26:41 GMT -5
Stop by the Taos inn and eat and try a margarita! I don't even like them and would drink another 5 or 6 of their buddah style! www.taosinn.com/margaritas.htmlRonnie |
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Post by tangocharlie on Jun 26, 2014 17:05:58 GMT -5
I appreciate the recommendation. I have never been much of a tequila drinker, always leaned toward bourbon and sour mash (not necessarily in that order). My wife and sister, with whom I will be travelling, have been known to sample a margarita or two along the way. I will make certain they try this. Me? I'm just looking forward to the visit...
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Post by fanofthefortyone on Jun 26, 2014 17:30:02 GMT -5
The wife and I stopped overnight a couple years ago. Just passin through and saw it and stopped. Good food, nice rooms, I my self prefer a good sourmash or a bourbon, or a nice single malt, but it was hot, and the drinks were cold! With out the sweet and sour mix they are much better.
Ronnie
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Post by curmudgeon on Jun 26, 2014 17:43:30 GMT -5
Sorry, I seldom travel that far North, Unless going to Wyoming.  |
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Post by bushog on Jun 26, 2014 21:02:12 GMT -5
ermont0825 is right about the gun shops for sure. Not much North of Albuquerque worth mentioning. There is a restaurant in a little town called Espanola about 45 minutes from Taos on the road between Albuquerque and Taos called El Paragua that is one of the best in NM! www.elparagua.com/Default.htmI live about 20 minutes from there and eat there often. Enchilada Suprema, green with an egg over easy...trust me. There's also a diner just as you come into Taos on the right. Can't remember the name but it's great. Doesn't look like much but it is NM...You'll see the cars. You might not think it but the food in Northern NM is quite a bit different than it is down South. Enjoy! |
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Post by ermont0825 on Jun 27, 2014 17:29:17 GMT -5
Yup El Paragua is worth stopping for. Paragua is umbrella in spanish. Well worth eating there.
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Post by tangocharlie on Jun 27, 2014 20:36:29 GMT -5
The list grows! Excellent! I am very much looking forward to this trip - my sister and her husband have invited us along and we never fail to have a great time wherever we go. Good friends, good times...
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Post by schunter on Jun 29, 2014 12:07:26 GMT -5
Tangocharlie,
My wife and I just vacationed in the area, staying in both Taos and Sante Fe.
For local cuisine in Taos, I would suggest Orlando's for NM cuisine, and your wife and sis will enjoy the Agave Wine Margaritas...we did!
Breakfast - no contest: Michael's Kitchen - fresh baked goods every day and good sit down breakfast too.
For upscale dining in the area, I would suggest Lamberts - we had a nice meal there.
If you find yourself in Sante Fe, try Cafe Pasqual's or Anasazi for dinner. Lunch - The Shed.
Enjoy!!!
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