NM2007 - De La Tierra Restaurant

at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa™

A GuestLife New Mexico Great Restaurant

By Robert W. Ross, Jr.

Seen Right: Executive Chef Ruben Tanuz.
Photography by Clay Ellis

Nestled among the cottonwood trees at the famous El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa™ in historic Taos, New Mexico, the cuisine of the De la Tierra Restaurant can only be described as unique, pleasurable, and sustaining. Led by awardwinning and exceptionally creative Executive Chef Ruben Tanuz, the De la Tierra staff brings true culinary art to the tables in this most beautiful setting.

Anchored with large original paintings, the dining room's soaring ceilings are accented with a mixture of pueblo plaza architecture and subtle oriental influences. Adjacent to the locally favorite Anaconda Bar, complete with a 1100-gallon salt water aquarium and beautifully stylized gold anaconda snake, be prepared for a remarkable dining experience.

Chef Tanuz, calling upon his deep New Mexican heritage, has crafted a delightful and adventuresome menu, melding regional flavors and fresh local ingredients to create a new take on global cuisine.

The eclectic, impressive wine cellar showcases rare bottles from around the world and won Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence. The educated and trained staff is well prepared to assist you in pairing the perfect wine with your dinner. With fine wines and Chef Tanuz's delicious food, you are in for an unforgettable dining experience!

Dessert is a must with an extraordinary selection at hand. The artisan cheese selection, adaptable to the season is always intriguing, especially when enjoyed with the flight of three ports especially paired for the cheese presentation.

The magic of Taos along with its legends and drama abounds at every turn in this unique Western community. Dining at De la Tierra draws you in and closer to the mysticism and deepens the adventure.

The Garden restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week with brunch served on Sundays. The Anaconda Bar® offers live entertainment. Reservations are recommended.

ACCOLADES

AAA Four-Diamond

Zagat Guide 2007: Third Best Small Hotel and Resort — USA

De la Tierra named one of the "Top 66 Best New Restaurants in the World."

El Monte Sagrado named one of the "Top 100 Best New Hotels in the World."

Condé Nast Traveler, Hot List, May 2004

El Monte Sagrado voted one of the "Top 15 to Watch Out For in 2005."
Travel and Leisure, August 2004

De La Tierra Restaurant
317 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM 87571
(Only four blocks from Taos Plaza)
(800) 828-TAOS, (505) 758-3502

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