There’s no doubt green chile is king in New Mexico, and you’ll find it served the most delicious ways at Caliche’s in five locations! Stop by any restaurant in the Land of Enchantment and you’re bound to find some hint of the piquant pepper on the menu. While it’s a popular option in savory dishes, Caliche’s menu offers the hot pepper in desserts too. Let’s take a look at these unusual offerings from Caliche’s Frozen Custard, located in southern New Mexico.

For nearly 25 years, Caliche's has been serving frosty sweet treats in a retro atmosphere to Las Cruces and its surrounding communities.
Caliche's Frozen Custard, 3009 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
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Just look at the cute neon-lit building with checkerboard patterns and a spacious patio.
Frozen custard is the main Caliche's menu item, which is denser and richer than traditional ice cream.
Caliche's Frozen Custard, 2251 N White Sands Blvd #6139, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA
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Green chile in New Mexico is an awesome ingredient in the green chile marmalade.
This green magic is an option for sundaes, concretes (the shop's version of a blended, frozen custard), and shakes at Caliche's.
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It's a surprisingly sweet treat; not nearly as biting and pungent as you would expect but with a zingy, sweet flavor. You can also have this topping as an option for the green chile ice cream sundaes.

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Add it alone to a vanilla concrete or opt for an upgrade with salted pecans and other toppings.
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You can even order it blended into a milkshake, making this one of the most unique places to eat in New Mexico.
Made on-site, this is one frozen dessert you won't soon forget!
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The best news, Caliche's Frozen Custard has five locations so it's much easier to find.
Caliche's Frozen Custard, 131 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Caliche’s Frozen Custard, 1000 Lenox Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA
Caliche's Frozen Custard, 590 S Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA
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Three stores are located in Las Cruces, one in Alamogordo, and one in Roswell.

You can find details about Caliche’s dessert shop’s menu, hours, specials, and more by visiting the Caliche’s Frozen Custard Facebook page. Do you prefer to eat your green chiles in a savory dish instead? Then you’ll want to try out the exceptionally delicious green chile cheeseburgers served over at Laguna Burger. And for some more good eats, read the OnlyInYourState Best Road Trip Snacks Guide.

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  • La Choza (Santa Fe): This family-owned restaurant is located in the old adobe headquarters of the historic Mercer Ranch, bringing generations of tradition you can taste in the authentic recipes. And if you like spice, the red and green chiles here are the best along with the scrumptious margaritas. The menu is full of chili-infused items, such as the green chili stew; the green chili clam chowder; and the New Mexican Posole, which is a pueblo stew made from nixtamal corn, pork, coarse red chile, garlic & oregano, and colorfully topped with blue corn tortilla strips. The kid's menu offers some authentic Mexican dishes along with a cheeseburger or a grilled cheese sandwich.
  • Pepper Pot Restaurant (Hatch):  Since 1994, this family-owned restaurant has served flavorful and authentic Mexican food, including a green chile cheeseburger, which is a big, juicy, favorite. The menu is large, and the service is courteous including a welcome to your table of chips and salsa. To sample a few delicious items, order a combo plate, such as a ground beef taco, two Hatch chili cheese enchiladas, and a pan-fried chili relleno wrapped with love in a nice egg batter. All plates come with beans and rice, so prepare to fill your belly.
  • Lacita Restaurant (Tucumcari): When folks drive by this sweet little gem, they stop because of its colorful exterior, complete with a huge sombrero pointing toward the sky. But upon entering, the smells of the made-from-scratch cooking, including the tortillas, make you realize this is a serious operation that's also part florist/part gift shop. Order the mouth-watering Mexican buffet or the sopaipillas stuffed with beef and green chili. The service is warm and friendly here. Try some of the most delicious, authentic Mexican food in the state.

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