The Love Apple

Restaurant, American, Vegetarian, Vegan, $$ Specializing in local home-cooked cuisine, The Love Apple is run on the old site, indeed, in the former building, of the Placitas Chapel. This small building was previously a Catholic church, built in circa 1800. These days, talented chefs can be found turning out brilliant dishes.

We also enjoyed LOVE APPLE. An old frame church serving organic (garden in back!), locally sourced dishes and homemade sodas. Their patio out front is also on the main drag. Just mentioning this upfront.

I’d sampled the hearty, sweet, and delicious Vegan Corn and Potato Chowder on another visit, so this time I went for The Local, a bowl of pinto beans and brown rice accented with skillfully applied dashes of crème fraîche, cheddar, lime, pepitas, and a delightful green sauce (was it tomatillo?). Far from basic despite its foundation of rice and beans, the dish was finely turned out, the cream and lime juice like a flash of summer sunlight slicing through the wintery foundation. I added an egg and avocado, and I wish I were eating another one right now.

Art is almost everywhere you look, from the interior of restaurants like The Adobe Bar at the historic Taos Inn and The Love Apple, to the plethora of galleries lining the main drag. Historical-homes-turned-museums, like the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House and Blumenschein Home and Museum, host rotating exhibitions and give glimpses into life back in the early 1900s. These houses and others in the area are “so preserved you might think the artist has just gone out for coffee and will be back in a few minutes,” says Harwood Art Museum docent Bob Fies.

If the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century had had its way, the tomato might not be a ubiquitous ingredient in the cooking of many cultures today. So, just what is it about the seemingly innocuous tomato that once earned it a scurrilous reputation in the Church, the type of reputation which made it the Paris Hilton of the nightshade family?. Brought to Europe by the Spanish conquistadors, it was initially viewed with apprehension, thought not to be edible but purely decorative–and poisonous.

If romance is at the top of your priorities list, I recommend The Love Apple (theloveapple.net), which is my pick for ambience and cuisine that will leave you feeling amorous. The restaurant is housed in a cozy converted Catholic church, and the kitchen turns out beautiful Mexican-influenced dishes featuring organic local ingredients. My favorite—wild quail stuffed with green chile and quinoa, served with a walnut crème fraiche sauce, cilantro, and pomegranate seeds.

A constant favorite in Taos is The Love Apple, where the rustic charm of the converted church paired with a menu that focuses on seasonal produce and local meats highlights the commitment to sustainability in a traditional Southwestern context. Their menu changes, but an item that seems to stick around (for a great reason) is their baked tamale with Oaxacan-style red chile mole. Every menu item is an example of how traditional dishes can be creatively reimagined.

Reservations highly recommended at Love Apple, where the menu changes nightly but always features organic local ingredients. Set inside a former chapel from the 1800s—stripped back to a now minimalist design—this beautiful space regularly fills up and will fill you up: with three mushroom walnut pate, caramelized onion and apple quesadilla, homemade gnocchi with peas, asparagus, and greens, and the Love Apple tacos. An absolute must visit.

Located in Taos Pueblo, The Love Apple offers a dining experience that’s as unforgettable as it is delicious. This former church turned intimate restaurant boasts a rustic patio where guests can savor seasonal New Mexican fare that’s earning rave reviews. Dishes like the stuffed branzino with the best pico de gallo, bison meat, and unique mole sauce on tamales showcase the culinary artistry that awaits diners.

The Love Apple, with its changing menu of organic, locally sourced creations, is an eclectic, popular newcomer to Taos’s culinary scene—dining in this old, rustic chapel is sure to set an amorous tone. To bowl over your belle or beau, consider the ambiance at Joseph’s Table, in the Hotel la Fonda de Taos, described as “Arabian Nights meets Wild West saloon, with a little Alice in Wonderland thrown in.

For a decade, The Love Apple has been a top dining choice in Taos. Embracing the belief that you are what you eat, this restaurant has championed seasonal and locally sourced ingredients long before it became trendy. While the menu evolves frequently, a perennial favorite is the baked tamale with Oaxacan-style red mole, topped with an egg and creme fraiche.

The Love Apple took over the former space of the Placitas Chapel that was built in the 1800s and operated for over one hundred years. This adorable restaurant emphasizes regional, local, and organic home cooking with French accents. Their menu is constantly changing, as do the nightly specials to accommodate the change of seasonal produce availability.

Manzanita Market- This is the sister (bfast/lunch spot) restaurant of The Love Apple, so we were very excited to try the food here knowing that the beloved The Love Apple was temporarily closed. It did not disappoint. The setting is charming and has a very cool local vibe, with a whole wall dedicated to made in NM food and wellness products.

The Love Apple took over the former space of the Placitas Chapel that was built in the 1800s and operated for over 100 years. This adorable restaurant emphasizes regional, local, and organic home cooking with French accents. Their menu is constantly changing, as do the nightly specials to accommodate seasonal produce availability.

Photo by Love Apple Facebook} Taos, NM is a romantic place filled with southwest charm, intimate art galleries, colorful sunsets, and fine dining cuisine. We all know that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomachs, so wine and dine your loved one with an evening spent at one of these romantic restaurants in Taos.

For your final meal in Taos, make a reservation at the Love Apple. Housed in an old Catholic chapel, The Love Apple is a must-visit location for visitors looking to soak in a bit of extra culture. The owners work with local farmers and artisans to provide fresh, seasonal fare that is guaranteed to impress you.

The Love Apple serves organic regional home cooking featuring locally grown and sourced ingredients in a historic former chapel. De La Tierra Restaurant and Garden Courtyard offers cutting edge regional and global cuisine in a charming and elegant setting (it’s also open for breakfast and Sunday brunch).

The Love Apple: Our pick for the best date night spot in town, you’re sure to fall in love with this charming and intimate little restaurant. It’s fine dining meets local, organic home cooking, and the candlelit atmosphere is absolutely magical. The menu is seasonal, so our “picks” might not be current.

Of the many great meals we've eaten in New Mexico, the Love Apple is one of the most memorable. The location alone stands out - the restaurant is housed in a 100 year-old adobe church building. The simple, whitewashed interior is cozy and candlelit, which gives the space a seriously romantic feel.

The Love Apple is situated within a historic building that was once a chapel. The restaurant exudes vintage charm with its chalk-white adobe walls, rustic floors, and rich wood beams. Its outdoor area is enchanting with its draped linens and white pergola, perfect for a romantic evening.

The Love Apple: (dinner only, res recommended) This cozy, intimate restaurant emphasizes local, organic home cooking. It is housed in what was once a Chapel, and was built around the 1800s. During the summer months, their patio is one of the best spots in Taos for a meal out!.

The Love Apple is a Northern New Mexican restaurant emphasizing local, organic home cooking. We believe in working in conjunction with local growers and artisan producers to create menus which feature our regional bounty and exclusively highlight local food.

The big sister, and same owners, as Manzanita’s Market is the Love Apple. Lots of love put into every inch of this place from the food to the ambiance, wine, and service. Feels very cozy and a place you just want to spend the evening with friends.

* Hacienda del Sol B & B is a historic building located just behind the Love Apple, on the edge of Taos Pueblo. It’s where Mabel Dodge and Tony Luhan lived while they were building the big house, and it was later home to Taos writer Frank Waters.

Set in a charming old chapel, The Love Apple is a culinary gem that focuses on organic and locally sourced ingredients. The ambiance is intimate, with candlelit tables and rustic decor that sets the stage for a memorable dining experience.

Specializing in locally grown, organic, home cooking, The Love Apple’s casual, fine dining ambiance is draped in shades of cool white. Owner Jen Hart recreated her restaurant in what was formerly a small Catholic church from the 1800s.

Situated in a historic catholic church from the 1800’s this restaurant specializes in local, organic home cooking and works with local growers and artisan producers to create delicious menu items. Reservations essential and cash only.

803 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 (575) 751-0050 The Love Apple is a Northern New Mexican restaurant emphasizing local, organic home cooking, housed in what was once known as the Placitas Chapel.

Love Apple: Located in the old Placitas Chapel, a small Catholic church built in the early 1800s, Love Apple has a Northern New Mexico seasonal menu that highlights local and organic ingredients.

For a special dinner, head to Love Apple (cash only), medley, or Taos Inn (may have live music in the bar). For night life, head to Alley Cantina (Sunday is a tough one for live music).

I recently read about a small restaurant, The Love Apple, which features local, organic home cooking at 803 Paseo del Norte Norte. I had hoped to try it, but it was not open for lunch.

American cuisine emphasizing an organic seasonal menu based local farm provisions. Reservations recommended. 803 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 (575) 751-0050

Indulge in Southwestern American cuisine at The Love Apple, where organic ingredients and local flavors create a memorable dining experience in Taos, New Mexico.

They collaborate with local growers and artisan producers to craft menus that showcase the region's produce, emphasizing the use of local ingredients.

Oh, and The Love Apple is a can’t-miss destination touted by international food writers for its local, organic fare inside an old adobe church.

Then off to the Taos Inn for one of its famous margaritas before heading to dinner at the Love Apple.