10 Reasons to Visit Taos Ski Valley with Kids: The best affordable destination for a family ski trip with great food, art, and culture. — No Bedtimes, No Borders: A Family Travel Blog

Where to eat in Taos: 

Taos Ale House: The truffle fries, burgers, and beer here make for a great mid-day re-fuel.  You will have to walk a bit in your boots but will be rewarded with better food than you will find right off the lifts.

The Bavarian: At the base of lift 4 is the //year old restauraunt serving hearty brats and beer for a reasonable price.  To get here, you will need to ski down the back side.  The easiest route is Honeysuckle, which can be a bit intimidating for a beginner skier despite the fact that it is technically a green.  

Whistlestop Cafe: Stop in here for a mid afternoon hot chocolate for the kids.

Orlando’s: In Taos proper, this is a tiny New Mexican joint with the best chile rellenos I have ever eaten.  They are famous for their avocado pie, which you should try at least once.  They don’t take reservations and there is commonly a wait here.

Maria’s in Santa Fe: We usually plan to have lunch here when we are in Santa Fe.  This is classic New Mexican cuisine at its best, covered in green chili sauce.  The sopapillas are also to die for!