ACEQ Restaurant

My parents and I went after skiing and they were super sweet and accommodated us, even though they had reservations for the evening. It's a small space but beautiful decorated. The fire outside is pretty and so warm when waiting for your table. I loved being able to see the kitchen and all the wonderful dishes being plated. This was my first experience going to this restaurant. And the customer service was superb. Our waitress answered all of our questions and took care of us through throughout our time there. We ordered the grilled Caesar salad and the marinated tomatoes on top where delicious. For my main I got the tiger shrimp pasta, which had spicy sausage and olives, I wouldn't think of those items are going together, but it was well balanced. My parents ordered the special which was baby scallops, steak and vegetables and they enjoyed how well the steak was cooked, my mom was a little sad that the baby scallops were like a pea size, but we're also in Taos, New Mexico, not near the sea so It's to be understood. Over all the dish was so good and no one took home leftovers. We will definitely be back. I want to try more things on the menu .

Let me preface that I've been in the food industry for 40+ years. I usually check reviews before going out. I should have listened to what the 1 star reviews were saying. Farm to table? No. This was food off the back of a truck. Decently plated Sysco food. Not farm to table. You can fancy up food off a truck as much as you want and industry folk will still taste it after 40 years of eating it. Japanese cocktails? I lived in Japan for 15 years spent a lot of time in high end cocktail bars. Another no from me here. Unbalanced and overpowering flavors for $16. Half that price would have been almost acceptable for what was served to us. If I'm paying $16+ for a cocktail it better be from a mixologist that knows what they're doing. Music was far too loud and I was forced to hear a young and arrogant owners take on why I was wrong about my opinion. I'd be shocked if this owner was over 30. I've seen these mistakes time and time again. The other table next to us had the same complaint. We yelled at each other from 2 feet away to hear it. Charging this much for sub-par food put some damned sound dampening in this tiny room you're trying to host in. The prices are outrageous for what was served. People leaving 5 star reviews are lying to themselves to feel better about spending 5 star prices on 1 star food and service. I was excited to try this place based on the good reviews. I'm upset with myself for not listening to the bad ones. There's far more truth in the 1 star reviews than the 5 stars here.

We stopped by here for some drinks and appetizers after hearing a lot of good things about it. This place was very clean had a nice vibe and staff was really helpful. They suggested the Bison Bone Marrow appetizer and we also ordered the Bacon Wrapped Dates and the Jalapeno Bistro Fries. Everything was really good and were gone quickly. Really cool place.The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is it is really pricy for the portion sizes and the Bistro Fries were a bit greasy. We would definitely stop in again.

Not as wowed this time around. I feel like this place has turned way too bougie since even the last time I was here which was roughly two years ago. Came back again intending on having dinner with my boyfriend while on vacation. Now, mind you, this place was originally on the show 'Diners drive ins and Dives' and proudly boasted Guy Fieri's face or signature was somewhere on their wall. There's no trace of ever knowing that left in the place and I think they had it removed. It was packed beyond belief. Which, I guess is a good thing for business but it was a lot more chill and relaxed and less uptight than the night we went on. I felt hounded every few minutes to order something. Was even reminded a few times that the very last steak was available. While it was fine and excellent service, it was a bit uncomfortable. The menu has changed to an upscale fine dining selection. I didn't come here for trendy fads like Korean Corn ribs and bone marrow. Entrees were around $40 for soba noodles or scallops. $30 for a stuffed portobello. What about a burger? No wonder the steaks were running out for the night. Beer had gone up a bit in price. Which I could understand if it was an imported selection but most of everything was from the New Mexico area. Needless to say, I'm disappointed it changed from a cute owl themed dive where I can get a beer or cocktail and potentially maybe a fancy burger to a place where it would cost me like $150 to get a drink and meal because they want a Michelin star. Maybe I'm in the minority on this one but I didn't go on vacation to be met with literally what I left behind in New York City.

Elevated, rustic and definitely a SEXYFOOD experience. We had a beautiful time in this small town gem in Arroyo Seco, service was attentive and loved the vibe here. We had 4 appetizers.... elote corn ribs that resembled "Pulpo... pretty clever and tasty, German meatballs that were mouthwatering, delicious bacon dates and lovely beet salad. I had their sea bass special which was absolutely divine.... I still dream of it, explosive flavors indeed. We finished with a night cap of their refreshing Key Lime pie. The only complaint I have is they do not serve any caffeine :( Overall masterful creative dishes and worth every Benjamin spent. The Sexyfood experience dream come true. Ciao

Came here on a ski trip with my family. It was seriously the best meal I've had all year. Not only were the entrees amazing, but every single appetizer was delicious as well. Perfect cook on the steak, and the best truffle fries I've ever had. Small restaurant and very popular, so I'd recommend a reservation. If you're in the area, definitely make it a priority to stop by one night!

First time this season visiting ASEQ. I love this place. That staff are awesome. Let's talk food and drinks. The house cocktails are amazing. Every food dish was perfect. I had the 6oz steak. O

Wonderfully creative menu. Great service! Really enjoyed the corn ribs, bok choy with apricots, and the Wangus dishes. Appreciated the Kids Menu.

Wonderful mixed grill dinner! Flavors were amazing and the lamb chop & steak strip were perfect. Our server Amanda made a special effort to make sure our dinner was exceptional.

Came here on our last night in Taos and wow-what a gem. Amazing service, food, and drinks. They do not rush you, which is something we appreciate. Our server gave top notch drink and food recommendations, and they were very flexible with making substitutions. We ended up trying the Wangus steak and it was possibly one of our favorite meals of all time. Could not have asked for a better way to end our stay. We will definitely be back!