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Elevated dining at its finest  - Aceq Restaurant, Arroyo Seco, NM

Aceq Restaurant

4.6
4.6
90 Reviews
$50 and over
American
located in the heart of charming Arroyo Seco, ACEQ restaurant is unique and eclectic. Chef and Owner Elijah Safford takes pride in sourcing the best quality ingredients, eclectic and exciting wines, craft beers and fantastic cocktails. At the young age of 23 Chef Safford has managed to take ACEQ to new heights. Backed by a team of service industry veterans and professionals, ACEQ strives for true quality service and experience. The art and passion that ACEQ represents can be felt the minute you walk through the door.

When you join us, there are a few things you can not miss out on, locally sourced Wangus steaks, the Whisky Basil cocktail and of course the Bison Chile Fries. ACEQ has food for everyone. Any dietary restriction will find something tasty. Don't be afraid to strike a conversation with your server and allow them to guide you through your experience

Reservations are always recommended. We look forward to seeing you soon.



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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 18 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Comfort Food

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (575) 216-7357

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Healthy

  • New Mexico

    Neighborhood gem

  • New Mexico

    Lively

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Healthy

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Lively

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. Love the new menu.
  2. Michael

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good food, good service, good value. Nice local restaurant. Downside, noise level very high. Best to go during non peak hours. Cheers
  3. Alfdr

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    I was disappointed. The dish that I got was not at all what I thought I was getting, and not to my taste
  4. ShellyT

    Oklahoma City

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Tried the new menu (5/21/23) and was not impressed. The birra egg rolls were good but the banh mi and the noodle bowl weren’t very good. The noodles were mushy and it was very difficult to eat. The banh mi just didn’t have great flavor. The fries were good. We skipped dessert after not feeling great with two entree selections.

    Aceq RestaurantResponded 5 days agoPlease give us another try in a week or so, were perfecting our dishes and over all service.

  5. PennyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From walking in the door there is an immediate Cool Vibe to Aseq. The music, the host who we believe was the owner who greeted/sat us, our waiter and it continued throughout dinner. You cannot help but smile when you are here. The food was the best we have ever had from the start of a Caesar salad, each of our entrees’ (pasta, the protein special and the seafood special) was perfection especially my steak followed by the bananas and strawberry shortcake that we shared. We savored every bite! Our favorite cocktail of the night was the Cucumber Elderflower Gin Fizz - refreshing and so incredibly good. This place is 10 stars not 5 - we will be back every time we visit Taos for sure. Thank you so much for a wonderful Mother’s Day dinner. Oh and I can’t forget to mention Basil the owner’s French bulldog who watches over the place - she’s precious!!!
  6. ShellyT

    Oklahoma City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! The service was fantastic and the setting is cool. The fried artichokes were a great starter. The specials for the night were wonderful and they had a good variety on the menu. Would recommend!
  7. Sandy

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THE FOOD AT ACEQ. BUT UNLESS YOU LUCK OUT AND DINE ON A NIGHT/TIME WHEN THERE ARE FEW OTHER DINERS IT IS HARD TO ENJOY A CONVERSATION, JUST TOO NOISY. WE SKIPPED WINE AND DESSERT, JUST WANTED TO GET OUT OF THERE.
  8. DerekG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great meal with fun and interesting selections on the menu. Great ambiance.
  9. ScottF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The portobello mushroom dish was horrible. The mushroom was sour and soggy not tasty. None of the flavors blended well together. It was very disappointing. The meat in the dish was nearly burned. The Mahi Mahi was very good except the sauce for the carrots was way too heavy. The special non alcoholic drinks prepared for us were excellent and very refreshing. The waiter was excellent and very pleasant.
  10. AlfordJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our third time and we look forward to going back again soon.
  11. CarolB

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After my first bite I was ready to ring the bell. Excellent food and service without being pretentious.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was a “date night” dinner with my husband. Our overall experience was terrific. This little restaurant in the picturesque village of Arroyo Seco, just north of Taos on the road to Taos Ski Valley, is a local favorite for good reason. Our server was especially good; she was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable (even about the wines and liqueurs, of which they offer a large selection). My only real quibble with the food is that the delicious bison bone marrow appetizer was served with grilled bread that was slathered with jalapeño jam, which (although delicious) discouraged me from spreading either the tasty bone marrow or the lovely roasted garlic on it. A simpler presentation would have been more to my liking. The chicken “sando” served in a brioche bun featured a fried chicken breast half that was crisp and not at all greasy. I would have liked a bit of spice in the slaw on the sandwich, and indeed a bit more seasoning on the chicken itself, but it was still tasty. The accompanying shoestring fries were perfectly fried and delicious. For dessert, my husband and I split a key lime pie. The pie was good, but was served (non-traditionally) over a raspberry coulis. Note that they change their menu seasonally and are planning to introduce a new summer menu in mid-May; I look forward to going back.
  13. KateC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Amazing place, great service and food!! Music was poundingly loud which made everyone shout in a very small space.... I go to restaurants to enjoy the food and company, not to feel like I'm at a party. Otherwise everything was fantastic.
  14. SuzT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dishes are so well through out, and they create hands down best mocktails. I want to come just for that! Waitstaff are exceptionally friendly and upbeat, which is understandable unusual in these stressful, challenging times. A really lovely spot
  15. LizH

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got appetizers and a salad and dessert! Everything was delicious! Service is great. We had the lamb lollipops, Brussels sprouts, bison short rib frites, warm kale salad. Best margaritas! Good wine list. The chocolate cake with red chili pepper was fabulous! Go there, you will love it!
  16. TomS

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food and wine pairings were quite good as was the service...very attentive. My only complaint was the live music which was really loud and combined with all the conversation from neighboring tables, it became hard to hear my dinner mates.
  17. douglasm

    New Mexico

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Not a big fan of loud dinner places but how can you not enjoy yourself eating good food to Hotel California. The food had interesting combinations and our waiter was personable and fun. Casual, love the wall colors, energetic. Read the rules and don’t forget to ring the gong if you had a good time. .
  18. SuzT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so good - everything we ordered was creative and utterly delicious. There we options for everyone's diet and limitation (vegetarian, vegan, GF)/ We wanted to order almost everything off the menu. The service can't be beat. We'll be back for sure.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great servers, will definitely be back.
  20. TomP

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and the wait staff were excellent. I didn’t know there was a wangus steak till the waiter said it was tonight’s special.
  21. Stacey

    Anchorage

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    A good choice for Taos area. Burger was good. The lamb lollies were fine. Needed a bit more seasoning and odd to serve the yogurt on a warm plate. I'd probably rate it higher if it wasn't so expensive. Beware the steaks on the special menu are expensive, upwards of $70. You have to ask as the price is not listed. I had them before and they are very good if you're willing to pay. But you can find some good prices too. We will be back.
  22. BarbaraS

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic restaurant. One of the best in northern New Mexico.
  23. LisaS

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought a friend to dine at Aceq. He thought it was very good, we enjoyed our meals, the dessert was outstanding, and as per usual, the Manhattan was delectable. Our server was great and friendly. Another good experience!
  24. Emma

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great experience, wonderful and thoughtful service. The food was very good. My husband's order was delicious, I wasn't a big fan of mine.
  25. CJNM

    New Mexico

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very good entrees, excellent service, wine menu a bit limited for affordable wines.
  26. DebO

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first choice when visiting Taos. Fantastic food, great vibe, and the bartenders/servers are the best! Chef always comes out to talk to guests. Sit at the bar and watch the kitchen fun happen! Seafood choices are cooked to perfection. Great dining experience!
  27. Penny

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Wish you had more vegetarian entrees that are not fried Otherwise, love Aceq
  28. Christian

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible dining experience. The food is superb and the waitstaff is top notch.
  29. JimmyG

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, service, ambiance and experience. Don’t miss!
  30. luvnewfinds

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service with a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere. Aceq is a great choice for any occasion.
  31. MaryM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Madilyn is the best server! She always takes care of us like family!
  32. MURIELK

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Your food is great - loved the bacon wrapped dates - what a treat! We also had the brussels sprouts and the breaded artichoke hearts - they were great. We all had a drink. I had a Manhattan but I would have preferred a mixed drink, like an appletinnie. I also have the fillet Mignon which was really good. There were four ladies so I don't remember what they had, but I know they were happy. Your desserts were wonderful. Marla makes some great desserts. We had the butter pound cake and they berry cheesecake. Really good! Our server, Marilyn was a pleasure. Overall a good experience. Thank you!
  33. JohnA

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food was ok- steak was better of the two entrees. Vegetarian options were limited and the polenta was mediocre at best. Disappointed in the service- for the price you’d expect to have good service and ours was bad. Will not go back.
  34. PaulN

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Remarkable dinner and excellent service. Best in Taos
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We can’t say enough about our experience! Amazing food and exemplary service.
  36. Dallasite

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant. The best brussel sprouts I have ever had in my life. Amazing sea bass and chocolate torte. Fantastic cocktails. Hands down the best restaurant in the Taos area.
  37. JonathanS

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner specials are the way to go! Enjoyed the overall vibe the restaurant put out.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten here 3 years in a row on Spring Break. The food is always exemplary! I am gluten free and have multiple options. Even my kids love it. My husband says the attention to detail is impressive.
  39. Rachbern

    Denver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Stellar food and great wait staff but service a bit rushed. Amazing steak with local beef. Def would go back!
  40. TracyT

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, fun vibrant atmosphere and wonderful staff!

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Aceq Restaurant using the Order Online button.

Aceq Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Aceq Restaurant

480 NM-150, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Taos

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

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