Anaconda Bar

Nice, big bar inside the hotel we stayed at while in Taos. When we arrived, there was only the two of us and Bridgette served us. She was quick and efficient and very nice as well.The bar itself is large and the bar stools are leather with a nice cushion to sit on and a secure back. There are some large tables/booths to sit at as well. Everything is New Mexico styled and a large Anaconda snake twists and turns his way through the bar. There is also an aquarium featured as well. Not sure how that fits into New Mexican decor, but it was pretty. We had a little lunch and I enjoyed the turkey club while hubby decided to try the cheese/green chili enchiladas which he loved. Food was good and later we came back and we were treated to two free glasses of wine. We took these out and sat by the outdoor fireplace. Nice hotel bar and I would eat there again if I am ever back again.

We only visited for dessert "to go". Last night. The review I just read this morning about "where's the head"?, is hilarious because I asked the same question. When we asked the question, the quick witted waitress said it was in the pool!We waited patiently for our goodies to go. We were offered water. They had live acoustical music, and overall the experience was great. I can't offer 5 stars only because we were not there to eat or drink.

The El Monte Sagrado Hotel is gorgeous, with architecture that honors the state of New Mexico, and the Native American legacy of the state. That's what I don't get about the Anaconda Bar. Anaconda-New Mexico-huh? What am I missing? I think Brazil, the Amazon, when I imagine an Anaconda? What does an Anaconda have to do with New Mexico?This Anaconda theme is carried out throughout the bar. The bar has a mirrored serpentine design, akin to a Chinese dragon, last seen at a Chinatown parade. A huge aquarium, filled with exotic fish, is the highlight of the interior. Anaconda is no doubt a beautiful bar, but I just don't get the Amazonian theme. Thus, I dropped a star. Drinks were good, service elegant, and having cocktails at El Monte Sagrado is special. However, I felt like I should be sitting in an elegant bar in Belem, Brazil rather than Taos, New Mexico. The fabulous architectural theme of the hotel needs to be carried out in the bar also. An architectural gestalt is important.

Very nice hotel bar in a very special hotel. Service was attentive without being intrusive and the bar had a good selection of adult libations.We had the smoked salmon appetizer which was excellent, fresh and flavorful and beautifully presented.

Great placeGreat ambience Good foodGood service Taos premium at its best.You won't see another bar like this in NM.

This is the THIRD time I have had a bad experience at the Anaconda Bar. We stopped in over the weekend as my mother was in town staying at El Monte Sagrado. I sat with my husband waiting for my mother to join us. I waited 20 minutes for the bartender Paul to barely acknowledge my presence. In the time I waited, he was not busy, he walked around, spoke to other patrons, and served them....all while I waited patiently. I asked about white wine, and he scoffed and walked away. A woman approached the bar next to where I was seated and he happily served her. I am sure my irritation was visible by this time and another waiter came and provided me with a menu, by that time I was already uninterested in purchasing anything based on this bartender's dismissive and rude attitude (Again, this is the THIRD time this man has provided poor service, I have been here on a date prior with the same rudeness and with my office- where it took us nearly all night to receive our drinks and Paul was dismissive and behaved as if our presence was a nuisance) My mother joined us and we sat at lounge table, The waiter brought us menus and waters, then he disappeared for 20 minutes more, by this time we were all aggravated and decided to leave. We ended up having dinner and drinks at Sagebrush. SUPERIOR service by the staff at The Sagebrush, and live music. I will never return to Anaconda Bar, I suggest they provide some hospitality training to Paul or find a better bartender.

We had dinner and drinks at the Anaconda Bar in Taos, and our bartender, Paul, made us the best Cosmos I have ever had in my entire 55 years on this planet. He is truly a Cosmo Doctor!

Food and service. Seated in the bar with a party of 5 people. 4 ordered drinks and the fifth was deciding what to drink, the waiter copped an attitude and came back later and rudely asked if she made up her mind yet. We ordered a calamari appetizer and a charcuterie board. Calamari was good but the board was really bad. Prosciutto was dry, thick cut and had an old stale taste to it. The salami has zero taste to it. It was not worth the 29.00 dollars. Went to the dining room and it got worse. Count get orders correct and I ordered the chili rellenos had a burnt taste and were unbearably salty. When I brought this up to the waiter he mentioned that he would bring it up to the chef. Another friend got a dinner salad with wilted lettuce and carrots for $15.00 it took 45 minutes to get our food. Sad state of affairs. I'll never darken your doors again.

A beautiful hotel with an awesome bar, complete with a giant anaconda on the ceiling! Friendly (and good-looking) bartenders, delicious original craft cocktails (try the Wandering Monk), and really good food from the bar menu, served quickly. We watched the bartenders handle a large spillover group from a fancy wedding party; they didn't miss a beat nor neglect the regular patrons. We felt pretty ritzy even though we didn't stay there!

The bar was great. Greg and Paul were making great drinks all night long.Thank goodness the staff were willing to change the music though. They were playing some sort of robotic instrumental when we arrived - we would have left if they hadn't found the iPad and changed the playlist.