This Restaurant In New Mexico Used To Be A Church And You’ll Want To Visit

New Mexico is the land of enchantment for a reason. The state has an incredible amount of natural and man-made beauty, preserved historical and religious sites, and some pretty amazing food. Did you know you can combine all three of these things into one fantastic experience?

You most certainly can at The Love Apple restaurant, found along Highway 64 in Taos.

This restaurant is located in a former Catholic church originally built in the 1800s and has been lovingly restored into the building you see today.

The restaurant has maintained quite a number of the building’s original features, which you’ll see upon entering.

You can opt to sit inside for a cozy, romantic setting…

...or bask in the fresh air on the restaurant’s charming patio.

The restaurant is a farm-to-table concept, so the menu changes with the seasons and the food is locally sourced.

And the food? It is New American cuisine with French influences, so you will find your favorite dishes reimagined and refined.

They are also as beautiful as they are tasty! This restaurant takes an incredible amount of care into the creation of each dish.

One more thing before you visit — this restaurant does not take credit cards!

They are a cash and check-only business, so make sure you have one of these forms of payment before heading their way.

The Love Apple restaurant is located in Taos, New Mexico, just off Route 64. The restaurant is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information about the seasonal menu, making reservations, and more on their website or Facebook page.

Have you dined at this restaurant? Let us know about your experience and which was your favorite dish!

Looking to visit more fascinating historic restaurants in the state? You can read about more in These 10 Amazing New Mexico Restaurants Are Loaded With Local History.