Luxury Weddings | restaurant | drinks | live music | Mountain Views

The legendary Taos hideaway of desperados and outlaws — from Billy the Kid to Dennis Hopper — The Stakeout is New Mexico’s premier wedding venue, a reprieve from modern life, and an iconic location for ceremonies and celebrations. Perched atop Outlaw Hill, at 7,200 ft., The Stakeout offers an intimate setting and at a legendary venue.

Whether you’re saying “I do” against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, enjoying world class cocktails and food or vibing to live music under the desert stars, you’ll feel the Taos magic here. Come as you are, soak in those views, meet a new friend, and embrace outlaw style.

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New Mexico Wedding Venue

Legendary All-Inclusive Taos Wedding Venue

Classic adobe. Mountain views. Indoor/outdoor flow. The Stakeout is so much more than your typical wedding venue. Dance on our Bell Terrace, cozy up by our adobe fireplaces as the night unfolds, and feast on food that’s actually worth remembering. We handle the logistics, you handle the fun.

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This Could Be You ♡

This New Mexico venue has so much spirit!

The Stakeout is THE WEDDING VENUE of Northern New Mexico. Its offering of Adobe arches, outdoor patios, chimeneas, and some of the best drink chemists in the southwest, all the while surrounded by sage and piñons, gives it so much spirit. My wife and I were not only able to live out a dream of having our wedding in Northern NM at the Stakeout, but we also got to share the Mountain Views with our friends from around the world. It almost goes without saying, they, along with us, will always have a special spot in their hearts for the Stakeout. As a native New Mexican, have your wedding, event, or off-the-beaten-path moment at the Stakeout and have your soul touched by a just as enchanting staff… You won’t regret it.

Charlie Joyce – Groom

Your Sunday Got An Upgrade

the restaurant

Every Sunday, we open our kitchen to Taos. Rotating menus and seriously good food + drinks served with a side of mountain views. No worries, no pretense — just exceptional cuisine, a world-class bar, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you lose track of time.

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We’re honored to be awarded and featured in some of the industry’s top publications and media.

Live Events

From live bands and film screenings to extravagant dinner parties, we host the kind of events that makes Taos special. Music, art, community — it all happens here. Our space transforms for everything from intimate gatherings to full-scale productions. If you can dream it, we can host it.

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Our History

From outlaw hideout to counterculture haven to Taos’ most sought-after celebration space — The Stakeout has always attracted people looking for something real. We brought this place back to life, transforming dark rooms into light-filled spaces that frame the New Mexico sky.

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