Chile is serious business in New Mexico. Walk past any grocery store or restaurant in the height of chile season and you’re bound to catch a whiff of them roasting over a fire outside. The combination of smokiness, crisp flavors, and a surprising heat that would make any diner sweat bullets are exactly why you can find it as a primary ingredient in plenty of dishes.
One example? The green chile cheeseburger, New Mexico’s own iteration of an American favorite.
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And who would have guessed that one of New Mexico’s most famous green chile cheeseburgers comes from the kitchen of a highway service station?
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Laguna Burger is a roadside restaurant with a classic diner feel, checkered floors, an open-air kitchen, and plenty of Route 66 memorabilia to peruse.
Dan Awabdy/Google The restaurant has two original locations along I-40 - one in Laguna and the other in Rio Puerco - as well as a newer Albuquerque location on 12th Street.
The burgers here are hefty and spicy - just the way we like it. Enjoy it with a side of thin-cut fries, onion rings…
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…or perhaps a side of chile cheese fries or Frito pie.
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If you want a more urban experience, you can visit the Albuquerque location for a change in atmosphere and menu.
David Casaus/Google While the roadside locations feature food that is quick and easy to eat on the go, the Albuquerque eatery slows down the experience and expands the menu. Enjoy a wider variety of burgers, hot dogs, salads, and shakes.
Also found at the Albuquerque location: alcoholic beverages.
Vinny Audi/Google Make your meal a little more refreshing with a salt-rimmed margarita or spiked lemonade. Or, opt to finish your meal with one of Laguna Burger’s shakes. The Duke Shake? Creamy and absolutely delightful on a warm day.
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Laguna Burger has locations in Albuquerque, Rio Puerco, and Laguna to fill all your burger-eating needs. Visit their website or check out their Facebook page for details on hours and menu options.
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The restaurant has two original locations along I-40 - one in Laguna and the other in Rio Puerco - as well as a newer Albuquerque location on 12th Street.
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While the roadside locations feature food that is quick and easy to eat on the go, the Albuquerque eatery slows down the experience and expands the menu. Enjoy a wider variety of burgers, hot dogs, salads, and shakes.
Vinny Audi/Google
Make your meal a little more refreshing with a salt-rimmed margarita or spiked lemonade. Or, opt to finish your meal with one of Laguna Burger’s shakes. The Duke Shake? Creamy and absolutely delightful on a warm day.
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Have you had a chance to visit one of Laguna Burger’s tasty locations? Be sure to let us know about your experience and share a photo of your favorite dish with us!
Hungry for green chile in other meals? Check Valley Cafe in Hatch for another New Mexican restaurant serving up mouthwatering chile dishes.
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Address: 2400 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
