Walking into Blake’s Lotaburger in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is like stepping into a piece of state history. Since 1952, this iconic burger chain has captured the hearts (and taste buds) of locals across the Land of Enchantment.
Whether you’re stopping at the original location on San Mateo Boulevard or one of their 75+ spots across the Southwest, Blake’s remains the undisputed king of the green chile burger.
I’ve been grabbing their signature burgers since I was knee-high to a roadrunner, and let me tell you – there’s a reason why Albuquerqueans will fight you if you suggest any other burger joint deserves the crown.
Green Chile Magic That’ll Make You Weep
My first bite of Blake’s green chile burger nearly knocked me off my feet! The restaurant doesn’t mess around with wimpy chile—they pile on the real deal, locally-grown Hatch green chile that packs genuine New Mexican heat and flavor…