Is Ranchos Plaza Grill Still Open? Update (Ranchos De Taos, NM)
Current status
As of September 2026, Ranchos Plaza Grill is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: Yelp's listing, updated July 2026, and Tripadvisor both show the restaurant open and well-reviewed, and Google Places also lists it as operational.
- Season / episode Season 36, Episode 5
- Original air date
- Address 8 Ranchos Plz, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Beef and Bird' (aired 2022-11-04), the show featured Ranchos Plaza Grill, a family-run New Mexican diner next to the historic San Francisco de Asis church in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, known for dishes like blue corn enchiladas, stuffed sopapillas, and carne adovada. The restaurant operates from 8 Ranchos Plaza. According to Yelp, whose listing for the restaurant was updated in July 2026, the business remained open with 239 reviews. Tripadvisor separately rated the restaurant 4.5 of 5 and ranked it the top restaurant in Ranchos de Taos among nine listed there. Google Places listed the business as operational when checked in September 2026. The restaurant's public page is run through Facebook rather than a standalone website. No news coverage, listing changes, or social media posts describing a closure, rename, or ownership change were found for this location.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Beef and Bird
- What was featured
- New Mexican diner classics: enchiladas, sopapillas, carne adovada
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Ranchos Plaza Grill
Frequently asked questions
Is Ranchos Plaza Grill still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Ranchos Plaza Grill is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.
What happened to Ranchos Plaza Grill after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Beef and Bird' (aired 2022-11-04), the show featured Ranchos Plaza Grill, a family-run New Mexican diner next to the historic San Francisco de Asis church in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, known for dishes like blue corn enchiladas, stuffed sopapillas, and carne adovada. As of September 2026, Ranchos Plaza Grill is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.
Where is Ranchos Plaza Grill located?
8 Ranchos Plz, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Ranchos Plaza Grill?
Season 36, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 4, 2022. The episode is titled “Beef and Bird”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
According to Yelp, whose listing for the restaurant was updated in July 2026, the business remained open with 239 reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 8 Ranchos Plz, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
- Venue type
- diner
- Official website
- State hub
- TV restaurants in New Mexico
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/ranchos-plaza-grill-ranchos-de-taos
- Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g47167-d388741-Reviews-Ranchos_Plaza_Grill-Ranchos_De_Taos_Taos_Taos_County_New_Mexico.html
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/people/Ranchos-Plaza-Grill/100041610867046/
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