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:

1. Buckhorn Tavern, San Antonio

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

2. Jake's Cafe, Las Cruces

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

3. Jerry's Cafe, Gallup

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

4. Rex's Hamburgers, Albuquerque

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

5. Santa Fe Bite, Santa Fe

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

6. Sparky's Burgers, Hatch

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

7. Tiny's Burger Barn, Tatum

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

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.