Doc Martin's

Tl;dr-Honestly, this is a great place to visit while in Taos. As long as you don't get our server. Also, make a reservation and don't roll the dice on a table. Highly recommended. So why 4*? Our particular server was just not great. She seemed to be actively trying not to work. You know when that changed? When it became apparent that my family of four was spending more than 50 / person. That's too sad. The tables adjacent to us had much better service than we did. They were constantly checking on their tables and getting their drinks. The drinks we got (by the time we got them) were watered down. We watched the bartender, who btw was amazing, pour them and then they sat for about 7 min while our server was nowhere to be found. We ordered soup/stew. She brought it to us without a spoon. After waiting 4 minutes I asked a bus boy for a spoon because she dropped it off and then she went AWOL. Look, as my wife said, maybe she had a bad day. Maybe her personal life is rough right now As a human being I'm sensitive to that. As a patron, I'm annoyed because I have to separate personal and business life. I do it out of necessity. Because I'm expected to i unfortunately expect others to also do it. Outside of our server, everything about this place was great. Would go back and just request a different server. I saw our neighbors experience and know it was better than ours

The red crunchy bits (red corn chips) on the outside of the rellenos is brilliant! And so delicious inside. The green Chile stew is still #1 in New Mexico (AFAIK), please tell me where it's better than here? And the chocolate ice cream was so incredibly rich and the chorros were amazing and fresh. Always music every night here and no cover charge. A Taos Original iconic legacy.

We stayed at the adjacent hotel so we figured it would be an easy dinner. The Adobe Bar was full so we went across the threshold to Doc Martin's and were pleased to see we made it for happy hour! Just kidding... The happy hour only applies to the bar 20 feet away. So we got the $17 trout bruschetta and $23 burger... Both serving sizes were very small and both were meh. If I'm not mistaken the fries were frozen and still hard in the middle. Service was good and ambience fine.

Sat on the patio on a Monday evening. Prickly pear margarita (pictured) was below average and just tasted like tequila and lime. Enchiladas were enjoyable, both red and green chile were very yummy. Did seem like the waitress forgot about us at the end of our meal - we asked to see the drink menu again and she said she’d be right back with it, only for her to disappear for 20 min and completely forget. By that point neither of us wanted another drink and just requested the check.

Doc Martin’s is a super cute and cozy restaurant. Unfortunately, the food and drinks are mediocre at best and very expensive for what it is. Our food came out missing most of the garnish/toppings described on the menu and lacked flavor. The paloma tasted like Sunny D mixed with bottom shelf tequila. As others described the service is lacking a bit too. It was difficult to get drinks including water and the server did not come back to check on us after we received our food. The overall experience was a bit comical but we still enjoyed ourselves. Go here for the cute environment but trust the reviews and set your expectations for food accordingly.

Dinner mid-week (holiday week) in July while staying at the Taos Inn. This was one of the best meals we had in New Mexico. Pictured are the chile relleno and tamale entrees - both were excellent. Would definitely recommend this spot!

Had an amazing experience for the Christmas Eve. Wine pairing at Doc Martens on Christmas Eve. My family and I were in Taos visiting from Albuquerque, and made reservations for the Christmas Eve wine pairing dinner. I must say the food was amazing. My scallops were cooked to perfection, and we’re probably the most flavorful and beautiful scallops I have ever eaten. For the second course I I have the steak with the red wine reduction. It was amazing the sauce, and the cook of the meat, with the pairing of the wine was a beautiful combination which I extremely enjoyed. The dessert was very delicious and presented beautifully. However, I wish I could’ve had more. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I’m glad that we spent our Christmas Eve at dark holidays. The service was amazing. Our waitress was very attentive, and the entire ambience of the holiday was amazing. Doc martens is truly a hidden gem and I would sincerely recommend it to anybody passing through Taos.

Sunday brunch menu only has a few items. I ordered a breakfast burrito with the red sauce , it was good but my potatoes were not hot, just warm. Asked the server for a fresh order and she only brought my wife a small plate. I asked about mine and was offered a free iced tea in lieu of my potatoes. I was not impressed with the food or service

A few friends and myself decided to spend Christmas Eve at Doc Martens this year. This is my third Christmas out in Taos, and this year was the best yet. There was a special Christmas Eve menu, and each course was paired with the wine. Every dish that came out was beautiful and packed full of amazing flavor. I had the steak and asparagus, which was cooked to a perfect mid rare. The winds went perfect with every course in the desert was to die for. Thank you so much for a beautiful Christmas Eve, and I will definitely be back for more of your special events.

First time trying the new menu at doc martens I was a bit skeptical, but I must say the new food is amazing. I ordered the ribs and my friend had the classic chili Relleno. Both were amazing and cooked to perfection. The service was great, and the cocktails were amazing. Definitely will be back for another dinner service.

I wasn't sure if I should review under the Historic Taos Inn or Doc Martin's. The seating is split with the restaurant being off on one side and then open seating for just more casual drinks and dining in the Taos Inn main lounge area which was where we sat. The architecture of this place is truly majestic. I think this place has been around for well over a hundred years. I had peaked inside about two years ago but they were sadly closed for drinks and food at the time. Came back on my birthday on a Friday night. Initially, we were going to get dinner across the street but there was a 45 minute wait. Then it started pouring after we settled down to drinks so it was decided we were staying there. Which I didn't mind. It has a quaint rustic atmosphere and there was live music playing. For drinks I ended up ordering the Santa Fe nut brown ale (which I've had before and it's become my go to beer in New Mexico) and later a Teller Green chile martini. The martini was spicy to the right level and very smooth. For food I went with the smothered burrito platter with brisket meat that comes with a side of rice and beans. Boy oh boy was it smothered! Half with the red and half with the green. Because ya gotta try em both, amiright? The brisket was very tender and the sauces were exceptionally delicious. My boyfriend had some kind of southwest chicken torta sandwich and his mom had a burger. All in all, It was decent food and probably way more affordable than the other place. Would definitely come back again next time I'm visiting!

Booked a reservation here for NYE over 2 months ago over the phone. No mention of a prefix menu or min of $90 per person menu. Who wants duck, snapper or eggplant parm for $90 anyway. They sprung this requirement on us when we arrived. We left to drive 50 minutes back to Red River and they ruined our NYE special dinner. Even the hostess said she knew nothing about a special menu until that day. I am sure we were not the only ones that decided not to go there tonight and we will not be back.

There is something about this place that makes me feel I am exactly where I need to be. That said, service is iffy and robotic and the food is just average. But the restaurant, the daily music, the customers, WOW! I never want to leave. I want to return.

Motor lodge restaurants can be all over the place, with such large variations in clientele, timetables (those who are always in a hurry), and expectations. Our visit on a busy Sunday holiday weekend was better than we expected, in service, atmosphere and food quality. It is part of a National Register building and has the southwestern Rustic them down. Service was really solid, especially since they probably had more tables to serve than normal. Show some patience and kindness to your servers. The cocktails were solid--no doubt why the bar is popular. Highly recommend the elote dip--a very tasty appetizer! The New York strip plate was a lot of good food--with a perfectly grilled medium rare steak along with a cheese enchilada and pinto beans. I knock them down a bit just because the plate was to be covered with red chile, and that was MIA. The brisket didn't have any issues--tender and well prepared.

Service was good the dinners are missing something for the price. We had the rellanos which were ok but for $32. The beef tacos were greasy from the frying pan with unflavored ground beef and cheese I wouldn't serve at home to my 12 year olds make friends, really bad. The price would tell you that something special is coming but no. We went there for breakfast and had iced pancakes and Benedict with a great bartender and waitress. Go to breakfast and avoid the overpriced dinner.

We went for my husbands birthday. Husband's Ribeye was mostly fat, but my trout pate was divine

The food was just OK. We ordered the chile relleno appetizer, elote corn dip appetizer, a smothered burrito, and a margarita. The margarita was good and burrito was OK but we were annoyed to find out that the chopped green chiles that were offered to us (because they were out of green sauce) were just chopped and softened bell peppers. Additionally the elote corn dip was watery and more like a soup than a dip. The chile relleno was pretty good- it was pretty much the saving grace of the dinner. The server was polite and attentive, and the atmosphere was nice. They had live music starting at 6pm. Not sure that we would go back for a full dinner, but maybe drinks and music. All in all, worth checking out but maybe plan to eat elsewhere (especially since that meal came out to around $70).

We went in for breakfast. Almost no other customers. We both ordered the chile relleno. The food was cold. Had to ask for a tortilla. Waitress didn't come back to ask how it was. Disappointed.

Do not eat here! Sort on the latest reviews before you book and read how since this latest chef started the food has not been meeting expectations. Dec 2024 please bring back your old vibes and menu and fix this! And Doc's if you go back to your old self Please let us know!!!!!!

I had a reservation but all of the tables were full so I sat at the bar. Since I was by myself, it was fine. The bartender Michael took good care of me. I had a nice conversation with him and a local sitting at the bar. I had the tacos platter. It came with 3 tacos and I did one ground beef, one chicken and one mushroom. All were really tasty. The salsa was a bit spicy but not too bad. Good rice and beans. Not too heavy. Overall a nice taco platter. For dessert, I had the chocolate lava cake. This had a good lava center. It was not too heavy or rich. Nice whipped cream on the side. A nice meal to finish out my trip in Taos.

Food and service were nice. We walked around looking for a place for dinner and found this restaurant located in a historic hotel.

Service & ambiance 4 star, food 3, tasted pretty good but honestly after effects weren't great. Maybe just me. Maybe I've just had too much chile this week. Music was way too loud

Absolutely terrible. 43 dollars for a spoonful of bland mashed potatoes, three tiny bison ribs (mostly fat) and literally THREE halved Brussels sprouts. I'm still perplexed that my wife and I paid 94 dollars for that and garbage nachos

Management. Management has a skewed view of management-employee-customer relations. I've experienced the metamorphosis of Doc Martin's from one of Taos's best to one to avoid. I'm a "Boomer" who doesn't pine for the past. I do hope DM's finds a path to hospitality. Good food is the start. Ambiance sets said food's experience. Employees, from the host to the cooks to the dish washers, every employee has their role needed to provide for the customers best experience. Management. These folks are like an orchestra conductor, ensuring that every step of the customer's experience is the best. These folks are required but they get in their heads that they are more valuable. They are not. If any of the folks I mention above don't make it to their job. This causes a break in the chain that can stop customers from answering your establishment. If management doesn't show up, the show goes on. If it's a well-oiled machine, The show goes on well.

I asked the locals about a good place to eat that was walking distance and this place wasn't mentioned. I wanted good New Mexican food that had a decent margarita....easy task right? Reviews on this restaurant are mixed so I went with an open mind. Overall, we had a great experience. Very busy location but we went early enough we could have eaten inside or out. Luckily, I asked the host if they were going to eat at the restaurant, where would they sit. She pointed us to the corner of the restaurant that had a couple steps down and seems out of the way of everyone but close enough to hear the music and feel apart of the vibe. If this small space is open...TAKE IT. Drinks - Awesome! If you're on the Margarita Trail, we had the Hot Mama and I Need a Miracle. The hot mama had a kick but not too spicy to enjoy. The "I need a Miracle" was very good and uses a house made lime juice mixed with pomegranate liqueur. Probably best margs we had all weekend. Ambiance - Busy but was still able to hear live music. Staff is very busy but we got a lot of attention. Food - Pretty good authentic New Mexican food. We had the Sweet Potato with Mole Tamale for an appetizer..amazing. Easily shared with 2 people. We also ordered the Carne Asada and Ribeye Fajitas. Both meals were cooked as directed (Medium) and I wouldn't cook any less or more. I normally don't eat the side beans but Doc Martin's pinto beans are worth trying. If you're visiting Taos, this is a must. There were ton of tourists there on the way to an event or next destination but there enough locals enjoying music and dealing with the crowds to know this is a good spot to eat.

First meal in Taos: will likely be as disappointing as every other meal we have had here so far. We came here with a friend on Thursday evening, and the place is really cute with that New Mexican flair ambience that we are complete suckers for (despite the chairs being bizarrely low slung). The "perfect margarita" was anything but--essentially pure tequila with a splash of the other stuff. We need to ask for several limes to make it drinkable. The green chile margarita was super spicy and unpleasant. Food was mediocre. The beet salad was ho-hum and the green chile pork stew was tepid at best temperature-wise (flavor was fine). On the chili relleno dinner, the crispy rellenos were wonderful, but the butter knife on the table did not do a good enough job of being able to cut them (side of beans were undercooked and even the rice tasted off). Our daughter's chicken nuggets were standard airport fare. Dessert was pretty good, however. We enjoyed the lemon cake and tres leches. Bottom line: could and should have been better. All the ingredients were there for a cozy and delicious experience, but they kept missing the mark again and again. Would not recommend and wish that they tried a little bit harder.

We showed up 30 minutes early and were told to get a drink at the bar in the lobby. The bar was overwhelmed and we got seated before the drinks came out, so my girlfriend was in the restaurant and I was waiting for a bill and the drink in the hotel lobby. And we didn't get seated early btw My girlfriend is vegetarian and they were out of all the vegetarian options except a trumpet mushroom dish. It was really bland I got the rib eye fajitas and they were TERRIBLE. Like the texture felt like it was boiled meat. It was a terrible texture, over cooked and chewy. Our waitress was nice and the salsa is great

we loved going here for dinner and drink . the nachos for some insane reason they changed thier menu and now a lot of the things we used to love are unrecognizable and awful. nachos used to be amazing. now they're using a velveeta style cheese wiz it was literally disgusting. the asked the waiter and he said they've been overwhelmed with complaints and since they changed menu and cooks. he suggested we go on yelp and leave a comment which i've never done before i really hope they undo these awful changes. completely ruined the experience

I have to update our other review. We had a completely different experience this time. I realize that it's important to try places at least three times. Then, if it's not a good experience, three strikes, I'm out and probably not coming back. We went back on a Friday at 5:00. We scored a table in the music hall area, where the historic fountain used to be. We ordered Prickly Pear Margaritas and they were outstanding, our server was so attentive and it was BUSY! Then we had the Rellenos, and the Queso Fondito, WOW, minds blown. Thank you for a fantastic dining, drinking and music experience. I was thrilled to have a completely different dining experience this time around. We will be back!

We had a very strange dinning experience. We were a group of 7 people, everyone placed their entrees with a few having soup as a starter. After a while of having a drink and chatting, food came for 3 people with their soups as well. The soup should have arrived before and then their meal, weird but not a big deal. Then waiter comes back to say 2 people that ordered shrimp, they no longer have shrimp. So we had to ask for the menu so they can find something else to eat. Was strange they wouldn't come prepared the menus after giving the news but okay. The 3 people are eating their meal. Few minutes later waiter comes out again to say they are out of trout, so I had ordered the trout, now I have to decide what new thing to eat. At this point the three have finished their meal and the other 4 are waiting for their food. You would think they would let people know in advanced that they are out of something, what kind of restaurant prepares the food for a few people and say "tell the rest we don't have what they wanted". Worse part was another person serving the plates was in a terrible mood, he would come in hot "WHO ORDERED THE CHICKEN?" And then place the plate down really hard and we saw him leave and walk into the kitchen door slamming the door really upset about something. My meal was the last to arrive and the person serving says "we were building up your appetite haha" instead of apologizing for how long it took or saying hopefully this is a good alternative from your original order or something! A bummer that we had such a bad experience on my birthday.

You must try the elote and tres leches desert!!! Ambiance and live music made dining an experience to remember. The service was excellent, our server was very attentive and provided excellent breakfast recommendations in the area. Definitely will visit again!

*MAKE RESERVATIONS DURING HOLIDAYS* Right in the center of all the "action" Nice customer service Beautiful venue Live music on Saturday night Awesome libations I really like it, definitely returning

My experience is that dinner at Doc's can be excellent, and it can be disappointing. Last night was disappointing. Our party of six was seated and fifteen minutes later we met our waitress. We knew what we wanted by then so we ordered and began the 50 minute wait for our entrees, during which time our waitress didn't come by once - our appetizer and soups were brought by others who had to ask who got what. We even had to fill our own water glasses. When the entrees came the food quality was pretty good, except for the Wagyu beef burgers, both of which were over cooked. Mine was even burned. After speaking with her manager, she took mine off the bill but the other burger at the table didn't speak up so we paid full price - $22 - for that gray patty. Also one of our party ordered corn tortillas with his entree, but they were forgotten. So he asked for them again, still no tortillas until they were finally brought, after he was almost done eating, and of course we were charged for them. I know Doc Martin's can do better. I ate there with a smaller group last month and it was probably the best meal I've ever had in Taos. I thanked the waiter specially after, and tipped him 25%. That was a five star experience but last night was one star so I'm averaging them out for this review. I know restaurants have their ups and downs, and I don't expect perfection. The insult about last night's experience was that they charged a mandatory 22% gratuity since we had six people. I really feel that, since the waitress knew she'd get a fat tip no matter what, she focused on other tables. Not sure what the kitchen's problem was. And where was the manager? In a restaurant that cares about service, managers pays visits to tables where they know there are problems. Doc Martin's doesn't do that. I'be back to Doc Martin's, but never again will I bring a party of six or more there.

This is a tourist hotspot. Generally older couples. Food is below average at best. Service was good. Expensive compared to what it should cost and what you can find elsewhere in Taos. The $32 combo platter is not good.

Super fun on the weekends, when they have live music during dinner time! Food is good, with veggie options. Extensive margarita and drinks menu. Community feel.

Came for dinner. Had a very nice meal and the portions are huge. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. They have live music every night in the lobby. Worth a visit.

Sat at the bar in the restaurant area with Hannah who's the best bartender in Taos!! The food, ambiance, and service was perfect! This is a great find and they play live music most nights!!

This place came up highly rated on a Google search - I can't imagine why. We ordered margaritas. I had the "I Need A Miracle" pomegranate margarita. Quite possibly the most flavorless margarita I've ever had. Waiter asked if I wanted salt, I did, but didn't ask my dining companion - who didn't. Both came with salt. We both ordered the Taco Platter, and chose one each of the shredded chicken, wagyu beef, and carne adovada. The menu didn't say it came with rice and beans, but just to be sure I ordered it without any beans. It came with beans. Sent it back. Waiter was apologetic - but isn't it his job to check the order before it's served? The shredded chicken came from a can. The beef certainly wasn't wagyu. The carne adovada, which was my first experience, was good. Not great. The food was exceptionally average. Place has a very nice ambiance. Service is quick (maybe too quick - take a minute to check the order!). Probably won't be back.

Came for dinner over Memorial weekend. Was able to get a reservation for 7 pm on a Saturday night. Seating was good. We enjoyed the Taco Ala Carte, Relleno Appetizer, Elotes dip, and the trout. It was good. We would go again.

It's a nice place to enjoy, right off the main street. Don't ask for anything substituted one a regular menu item, according to the waitress we had the answer will always likely be no, even though the offer what you want to sub in another menu item. This was a birthday dinner celebration for me and I can say after waiting months to try this restaurant, I was rather disappointed. The timing of our meal and drinks were quite the challenge. Good food, totally give props for that.

Well at least I enjoyed my Prickly Pear Margarita...The rest of the experience was so-so. I ended up having to send back my Carne Asada, it was undercooked and incredibly bland. I do really try not to send back food however with the price point being where it was and the food almost being an edible I had to do so. I ordered a tamale but even that was mainly just a blob of veggie. I was recommended this location and I can see why the interiors incredibly cute, and the staff was accommodating when I needed to return my first meal... but maybe I'd suggest to go for a cocktail until they maybe work out some restaurant kinks.

Put in a reservation for 8pm on a Thursday. Service was excellent. Thank you, Danielle! The chicken tortilla soup was perfectly spiced. We even had a dinner show! (The couple across the way was having a telenovela-level argument.) As we ate, we could see the amazing main lobby with bar and lounge area. What a lovely space and meal. Love the nod to history throughout.

WAY overpriced for what you get. Mexican food tasted ok, but rather bland. Very much like food service packets. Service was fine. For ambiance, stay at the hotel or just go to the bar, and skip the food (except the French fries - only good thing.)

Don't let the stars fool you, this place is absolutely fantastic. My wife and I came here a few years ago and fell in love with the place. While a few things have changed (the chile rellenos aren't quite the same although they're still great) the food is top notch and the staff is still super friendly. We plan on making this a priority stop every time we're in Taos.

The first thing that needs needs to be done is add another "$" to the price indicator. The rest of my review is simple, "food is fair to good, definitely not worth the price". Service was okay. Farm raised trout dish was flavorless and my chili rellenos were just okay. When you are in Taos, there are so many good restaurants, you don't need to spend $30 for chili rellenos. $62 for 2 Mexican entrees is asking a bit much. Some folks were telling us it used to be a pretty good place. Today it is totally a tourist trap. End of review.

Had a fantastic meal last night at Doc Martins! The blue corn meal crusted trout was perfectly cooked and the Chile Rellenos, sprinkled with pumpkin seeds was a delight. Churros for desert made a lovely finish. Delicious dinner, so glad we came.

Great ambiance...door person was fantastic...the busboy was awesome. Waiter was absent at best. Red and green sauce weren't seasoned at all. Food on the whole was good quality, but poorly seasoned. We would have ordered more drinks...if we had seen a waiter during the last 20 minutes of the meal.

Ambiance is awesome. Live music was really fun and the margs were well made. Can be a little busy so just be patient when things take a little longer than you might be used to.

It was super mid. Over priced and under delivered. Saw our waitress once at the beginning and when to collect the check. We tipped out the busier as he was WAY more attentive. I heard great stuff and it was not what was described to me.

Excellent food. Relaxed atmosphere. Great service. Innovative takes on southwestern dishes. Recommended.

I have been eating here for years, but the last visit was a disaster. Gone was the interesting, varied menu of the past. Now it is just Mexican (not even New Mexican) standards with a few salads - the usual enchiladas and rellanos. And not done well. I ordered enchiladas and somehow the waiter thought I wanted the sauce on the side. I got two hard as rock corn tortillas with cheese soldered to the plate and two little sides of chile.

Since COVID this restaurant has gone down hill. A friend and I shared the nachos that we ordered with meat. There wasn't even a tablespoon of meat. My friends granddaughter ordered the burger with fries. Burgers at one time were very good there but hers was maybe 4 ounces, dry and disgusting. There wasn't even a handful of fries. The burger and fries cost $20.00...I'd rather go to MacDonalds for the same and far less expensive. There is NO WAY I will eat there again. By the way we ate in the bar area.

This popular spot in the midst of Taos' north end shops provided a pleasant dinner for my wife and I. Service was attentive and gracious (yay, Jesus) and the margaritas were very good though high on the ice content. I had the tamale plate and my wife had the trout. Both were very good with excellent sides (fresh veggies and [for me] great rice & beans). Chips were clearly very fresh and super tasty; guacamole had a good depth of flavor. We split a Tres Leches Cake slice (nice!)

We called to make a reservation around 5 pm and actually landed a table inside. (Patios are more desirable right now as the weather warms) Great margaritas from the Adobe bar!! Food was tasty, we thought the grilled rainbow trout was the best dish. Lava cake was delicious too and enough to share. Service was friendly, the drinks took a long time, but food was well paced. They seemed well staffed with support staff and we will go back to try more margaritas!

Food and service were great but it's so loud you literally cannot carry on a conversation. We had to leave and find a place where we didn't have to shout at each other.

Absolutely excellent excellent food Mexican style spicy salsa nice chips, good margaritas, great great Chile Riano and they had a special amazing filet mignon which is cooked perfect everything was delicious and the service was excellent

Ambiance...10. I'll give you that Doc Martins! This review is directed specifically to management. Guys...it is your job to train your wait staff. If they're not clearing empty dishes off the table or bringing side plates or knives for the food you're serving...that's on you! Your food is really overpriced for the service and quality. If you're charging $100 a head on a pretty regular meal, it's up to management to ensure you have an above average dining experience. Didn't happen. Again...train your staff, look alive...