Aceq Restaurant

4.7

433 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Aceq Restaurant

4.7

$31 to $50

American

Taos

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(5) 7760900
Website
https://www.aceqrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
480 NM-150, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
Neighborhood
Taos
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve @ ACEQ
Dec 31, 2024 only
Come spend your NYE with us At ACEQ! We will not be serving our regular menu but instead a very exciting list of specials to usher in the new year! Please note that our liquor license only lets us serve until 11pm so plan accordingly!!
Christmas Eve Dinner
Dec 24, 2024 only
Chefs Curated Menu for the special occasion. We will be serving select Dinner Appetizers and Specials paired with Fine Wines and Craft Cocktails. The Menu will be Posted soon.
Christmas Day @ ACEQ
Dec 25, 2024 only
Come celebrate the holidays with us at ACEQ! A special menu will be offered with delicious & creative specials. Our normal menu will not be served. We will be opening our doors early at 4pm! Merry Christmas to all! Menu to be posted soon!

Popular dishes

Bison Bone Marrow$21.00
Local toNM Bison Bone Marrow/ Wild Boar Bacon Jam / Chimichurri / Brie Cheese /Herb Crostini / Garlic Confit (GF Option) + 3 (Add Portion +14)
German Meatballs $18.00
Ground Berkshire Pork and Wangus Ground Beef / House Made Kraut / Lemon Caper Cream Sauce /House Focaccia Bread (GF Option)
Lions Mane Cakes$16.00
Midori Acres Lion’s Mane Mushrooms/ Lemon / Local Sunflower Sprouts/ Remoulade (GF,VG) V Option
Brussel Sprouts$14.00
Pickled Red Onion / Crispy Bacon / Toasted Almonds/ Marinated Golden Raisins/ Spanish Sherry&Herb Vinaigrette / Fresh Grated Parmesan ( GF) (V&VG Option)
House Salad$12.00
Local Spring Mix /Heirloom Tomato/ Feta /House Made Creamy Italian Dressing / Crispy Onion / Sunflower Seed (GF, VG) (V Option)
Grilled Romaine Caesar$16.00
Grilled RomaineHeart / Classic Caesar Dressing / Heirloom Cherry Tomato Chutney / Bacon Bits/ White Anchovy / Shaved Parmesan (GF) (VG or V Option) Add Shrimp + 12
Greenlip Mussels$24.00
Spicy Cioppino Broth /Heirloom Tomatoes/ Olive / White Wine / FreshHerbs/House Focaccia Bread ( GF Option +3 )

LARGE PLATES

Alaskan Black Cod $42.00
Wild Caught Alaskan Black Cod / Crispy Mushroom & Saffron Risotto / Grilled Asparagus Bouquet / Orange Zest &Caper Beurre Blanc/ Gremolata (GF)
Duck Paprikash$36.00
SlowCooked Duck / Paprika Sauce /House Made Dumplings/Haricot Verts/ Sautéed Mushrooms/ Parsley
Focaccia Sandwich$21.00
Shaved Black ForestHam / Brie / Fig Preserves/ Stone Ground Mustard Sauce / Yukon Gold Pomme Frites/ Parsley&Garlic Oil / Garlic Confit / Marinated Spinach (GF Option +4)
Vegan Hungarian Goulash$24.00
Mushrooms/ Potatoes/Heirloom Tomatoes/ Vidalia Onions/ Roasted Peppers/Hungarian Paprika Broth (V, GF, VG) Add Shrimp +12 Meatballs + 12 Duck + 20
Beef Bourguigon Bowl$24.00
Braised Wangus Sirloin / Carrots/ Bacon / Yukon Gold Potatoes/ Vidalia Onions/ Mushrooms/ FreshHerbs/ Red Wine Bone MarrowSauce / Grilled Toast Tips (GF Option +3) Cup -12
Pasta Vieux Carre$32.00
Tiger Shrimp / Egg Fettucine / Andouille Sausage / Roasted Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce / Green Onion / Feta Cheese / Kalamata Olives / Cherry Tomatoes Add Mussels + 12
Wangus Steak
Rotating Wangus Cut / Potatoes Au Gratin / Seasonal Vegetables/ Iranian Peppercorn Bordelaise Sauce / Crispy Onions

What 433 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Innovative
New Mexico
Lively
New Mexico
American
Santa Fe / Mountains
Innovative
Santa Fe / Mountains
Healthy
Santa Fe / Mountains
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aceq Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience in Arroyo Seco, featuring "amazing food and service," with standout dishes like corn ribs and duck confit. The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy, making it perfect for special occasions. While some mention noise levels, the "friendly and attentive" staff ensures a memorable visit.

433 Reviews

M
Mark
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is absolutely the best restaurant in the area.
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Janis
New Mexico
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Gabe outdid himself tonight. The special, a pork chop in a parsnip puree and blueberry demi glaze served with brussell sprouts, was divine.
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C
Carville
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lions mane crab cakes were incredible. Everything was fantastic
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T
Thomas
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Enthusiastic and accommodating staff. Better try for reservations as it’s sometimes pretty hard to get in especially during ski season…..
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendliest and most knowledgeable staff. Creative and delicious food. New menu is great.
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Danny
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good and service was great. I was Expecting amazing food experience based on past experience with this chef. Don't get me wrong food was solid I was just expecting more. Especially when you put on your menu Vegan option available for dish that the sauce that accompanies such dish would be vegan. Pretty simple get a jar of Vegan Mayo. The bread was offered plain, no olive oil & basaltic drizzle. Felt like maybe back of house was a bit off this night. I will surely try them again and would recommend folks give them try and let us know if things are up to snuff so to speak. PS once again coming from a place of complete food snobbery which this chef is known to exceed!
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Janis
New Mexico
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite neighborhood restaurant. I call it "an annex to our kitchen." The menu has changed for colder weather. And we love the offerings.
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C
Clifford
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was seamless, loved the basic menu, not a confusing array of choices, yet all that was needed. Simplicity with quality works every time. The acoustics were quite live, which can get loud, but this also creates excitement. We'll definitely be back.
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Barbi
Oklahoma City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food as always! Impeccable service! We love Aceq.
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LynneH
Key West
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was out of this world. So good, in fact, we made a reservation to return the following night.
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FAQs

Aceq Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (5) 7760900.

Aceq Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 433 OpenTable diners.

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

Aceq Restaurant

4.7

$31 to $50

American

Taos

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

480 NM-150, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Taos
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.aceqrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(5) 7760900

Aceq Restaurant

Aceq Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Years Eve @ ACEQ

Christmas Eve Dinner

Christmas Day @ ACEQ

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

House Salad

Wangus Steak

SMALL PLATES

Bison Bone Marrow$21.00

German Meatballs $18.00

Lions Mane Cakes$16.00

Brussel Sprouts$14.00

House Salad$12.00

Grilled Romaine Caesar$16.00

Greenlip Mussels$24.00

LARGE PLATES

Alaskan Black Cod $42.00

Duck Paprikash$36.00

Focaccia Sandwich$21.00

Vegan Hungarian Goulash$24.00

Beef Bourguigon Bowl$24.00

Pasta Vieux Carre$32.00

Wangus Steak

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Aceq Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Aceq Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Aceq Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Aceq Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information