De La Tierra at El Monte Sagrado is the nicest restaurant in Taos, NM. De La Tierra is a very luxurious restaurant in a in one of the most beutiful resort in Taos. If you like El Monte Sagrado, you will mostly likely fall in love with De La Tierra. The AAA Four-Diamond award-winning De la Tierra restaurant at El Monte Sagrado has world-class cuisine, but also cool architecture and ambiance. Chef John Cox’s tasty interpretation of global dishes has been nationally recognized by groups such as The James Beard Foundation, and Art Culinaire. A Northern New Mexico native, Chef Cox believes strongly in supporting the micro economics of the region, and features products from local farms and ranches across his menus. Come experience why De la Tierra was named one of the world's best new restaurants by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine.