Order A Green Chile Cheeseburger From One Of These First-Rate Mom and Pop Shops In New Mexico
Have a hankering for a hot and juicy green chile cheeseburger? We do, almost daily. There’s just nothing like this classic New Mexican dish, and there’s nowhere better to eat a green chile burger than at a small, family-owned eatery. Here’s a look at several of our favorite mom-and-pop restaurants that serve green chile cheeseburgers that will knock your socks off:


If you happen to be traveling along Interstate 25 in central New Mexico, you have to stop at Buckhorn Tavern. The Buckhorn Burger is the classic green chile cheeseburger option here and an award-winning burger. If you have a hearty appetite, opt for the Mule, a one-pound burger with plenty of green chile.
Address: 68 U.S. Route 380, San Antonio, NM 87832
Phone: 575-835-4423
Address: 68 U.S. Route 380, San Antonio, NM 87832
Phone: 575-835-4423
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This family-owned and operated establishment has a retro setting with checkerboard floors, arcade games, and a jukebox. Try out the Jake's burger here, which features homemade buns and green chile with a kick.
Address: 1340 East Lohman Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone: 575-523-5770
Address: 1340 East Lohman Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone: 575-523-5770
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This diner sits just off Route 66 and is a Gallup staple for your favorite New Mexican dishes. Order the Jerry cheeseburger with green chile strips on top for a delightfully hot meal.
Address: 406 West Coal Avenue, Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: 505-722-6775
Address: 406 West Coal Avenue, Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: 505-722-6775


If you're looking for a hole-in-the-wall that adds heaps of green chile to their cheeseburgers, look no further than Rex's. This burger joint has been an Albuquerque favorite for decades and one bite of the juicy burger will tell you why.
Address: 5555 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-837-2827
Address: 5555 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-837-2827

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Located inside a hotel, Santa Fe Bite offers a more upscale dining experience, but their green chile burgers are a solid choice. The patties are thick and juicy, topped with warm green chile, and a slice of Swiss-American cheese.
Address: 1616 Saint Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-428-0328
Address: 1616 Saint Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-428-0328


Anyone even remotely familiar with New Mexico's green chile obsession knows that Hatch is the place to go. Here, you'll want to try the World Famous burger or the Double for those with an insatiable appetite.
Address: 115 Franklin Street, Hatch, NM 87937
Phone: 575-267-4222
Address: 115 Franklin Street, Hatch, NM 87937
Phone: 575-267-4222


Sitting between Roswell and the Texas border, Tiny's is a hidden gem of a burger joint. Despite the name, the burgers are anything but tiny. Expect a meal that will fill you up.
Address: 503 West Broadway Street, Tatum, NM 88267
Phone: 575-398-8469
Address: 503 West Broadway Street, Tatum, NM 88267
Phone: 575-398-8469
Looking for more family-owned restaurants that serve mouthwatering meals? For options around the state that offer more expanded menus, read 12 More Mom & Pop Restaurants In New Mexico That Serve Home Cooked Meals To Die For.
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Featured Addresses
68 US-380, San Antonio, NM 87832, USA
1340 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
406 W Coal Ave, Gallup, NM 87301, USA
5555 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
1616 St Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
115 Franklin St, Hatch, NM 87937, USA
503 W Broadway St, Tatum, NM 88267, USA