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Top 3 Chinese food in Taos, New Mexico, United States
Best Chinese restaurants nearby. Discover the best Chinese food in Taos. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Chinese restaurants near you.. A rolling mesa at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos has a magical quality. Its rugged beauty, majestic mountains, wild Rio Grande river and unique blend of cultures - Spanish, Native American and Anglo - have historically drawn artists and photographers, evidenced by the plentiful galleries, museums and festivals. To experience the Native American culture here, explore Taos Pueblo, where the Tiwa Native Americans have practiced their traditions for centuries. Finally, the Anglo influence is prevalent in the business district, with its shops, art galleries and some of the finest restaurants in New Mexico. Skiing is also a major draw, but the challenging slopes are geared to the more advanced crowd. There's no rat race here; a fair share of non-mainstreamers have made this laid-back, low-key mecca their home. You, too, may not want to leave its tranquility and natural beauty.
Things to do in Taos
1. Hunan Chinese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By CopperMountainMan
Chinese Festival, a combination of meats with vegetables in a brown sauce, was without flavor. I had hoped for a spicy Szechwan brown sauce, but had to add soy sauce simply to provide some flavor to the meal. Portion size was very adequate. The vegetarian spring roll is small. I ordered hot and sour soup, but the waiter was insistent that I had to accept egg drop soup. A mixed event for lunch. Reasonable prices. I would like to compare the flavors with other Asian restaurants in Taos. I have enjoyed better Chinese lunches in many other towns.
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2. Yu Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Tom T
It's easy to miss this place, tucked back in a small strip center next door to the much larger "Hunan" Chinese restaurant. We nearly missed it ourselves, and were specifically looking for it on a dark night.This family-owned gem has very good food, and a very limited beer/wine menu. Our hot & sour soup starter was not all that hot (spicy), but was nicely sour and well-heated physically. My wife's orange chicken was packed with orange flavor, and the sauce was all it should be. I had "Lamb Two Ways", one half prepared in the Mongolian style, with lots of onion, and one half prepared in Hunan fashion, with lots of vegetables and hot peppers. Both were delicious, with a full-flavored lamb shining through all the spices and peppers.
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3. Song's Asian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Tcp102
I really donât understand whatâs happened with people and food lately.. Chinese-American food has been a staple of American casual dining for decades, and we all know what it is. Yet here in the reviews we literally have people saying things like âIâve been to Asia and this isnât authentic..â No kidding, Sherlock. This place is standard American Chinese fare with their own take on it. Youâre going to find egg drop soup, sesame chicken, orange / general Tsoâs chicken, and the like. The General Tsoâs, which they call âwarrior chickenâ - is actually spicy, which is rare and good. Their take on Orange chicken isnât heavily breaded and is a nice and welcome departure from an old staple. The place is family run, friendly and inexpensive. Hipster foodies - get yourself in check; youâre not that special. A trust-fund trip to Southeast Asia does not make you an expert critic of Kung Pao Chicken. The snobbery lately in reviews is beyond the pale. Do you also complain at Burger King when they donât make your Whopper medium-rare?
