The Alley Cantina

The Alley Cantina has been a part of the local Taos community for over 20 years, offering great food, fantastic drinks, and a unique atmosphere. Bring the family for lunch or dinner, or grab a group of friends and come and have some drinks in our historic building near Taos Plaza.

The building that houses our restaurant and bar is the oldest building in Taos, NM. It was built in the 16th century by the Pueblo Indians and served as an outpost along the Chihuahua Trail. At one time the building was partially destroyed but was rebuilt and occupied by the Spanish government from the 17th to the 19th centuries. In 1846 it became the office of Mr. Charles Bent, the first US Territorial Governor of New Mexico. Governor Bent was assassinated in 1847, but the building remained in the family for years. The property became a restaurant in 1944 under the name "El Patio" and has continuously operated since then. In 1997 it became "The Alley Cantina".