You know a place is serious when the building looks like it is watching you arrive. Those neon owl eyes out front are not shy, and honestly, neither is the food.
Walk inside and the room feels like it has been waiting for your order. The booths invite you to stay awhile, and the jukeboxes add just enough throwback fun.
Then the griddle smell hits, and suddenly every plan you had turns into one question: burger first or fries first? In New Mexico, this retro diner has built its reputation around a green chile cheeseburger that does not play small…