It's no secret that the ultimate method of heightening your New Mexico dining experience is to add our favorite ingredient: green chile. We go crazy for this hot pepper: we use it as the main ingredient in stews, plop it on top of pizza, and even create strange dessert concoctions with it. But nothing quite beats the pure joy of biting into a juicy, steamy green chile cheeseburger.
Whether you opt to stop at a sit-down restaurant or a fast food joint, the green chile cheeseburger is undoubtedly a New Mexico menu mainstay.
It can be as simple as just adding a dollop to a grilled patty at home or feasting on a fancy version featuring fresh everything. And, while everyone has their favorite spot to grab a burger, most people agree that Sparky's is home to some of the best green chile cheeseburgers in the state. In fact, even Yahoo News named the small town burger joint as one of the best in the U.S.
Sparky's has been serving the hungry masses since 2008 and it's difficult to miss the burger joint when driving through town.
The brick building is surrounded by massive pop culture figures—Big Boy, Ronald McDonald, and Uncle Sam—as well as other finds, like dinosaurs, a metal sculpture, and giant chiles.
When driving up, you'll also notice there's a bit of a crowd at the restaurant.
Customers often line up out the door, but the wait isn't typically long; the cooks here churn out burgers quickly but consistently.
The menu item that draws in the crowds? Option number one, the World Famous.
Sparky's keeps their burgers frill-free: just a grilled, seasoned, hand-pressed patty topped with locally-sourced Hatch green chiles and a slice of cheese. That's it! One bite and it's easy to understand why there's no need for additional toppings or condiments. The chiles are pungent and smoky, and the burger is perfectly juicy.
While none quite match the level of fame as the World Famous, Sparky's does have a host of other green chile cheeseburger options.
You can opt for the Double, which is a World Famous with an extra patty, or the Oinker, which adds fresh pulled pork to the top of your burger. You can also get a vegetarian burger or even a chicken sandwich with a hearty helping of green chiles on top.
And the green chile options don't stop there!
You can also find green chile lemonade, a green chile shake, and other spicy concoctions.
Sparky's is located in the center of Hatch, at the intersection of Franklin and Hall streets.
The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details about their menu, special orders, and more, visit their website or Facebook page.
Address: 115 Franklin Street, Hatch, NM 87937
Phone: 575-267-4222
Website: sparkysburgers.com
Facebook: Sparky's BBQ and Espresso
On the lookout for more tasty green chile cheeseburgers? You'll find some top-notch options at family-owned diners and restaurants around the state. Read about some of our favorite locations in Order A Green Chile Cheeseburger From One Of These First-Rate Mom and Pop Shops In New Mexico.
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