6 local fast food burger joints worth visiting in ABQ

Elizabeth Tucker, Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
·2 min read

Nov. 7—In-N-Out may be coming to Albuquerque, but it is still several years away.

In the meantime, check out these six local burger joints for a quick, juicy burger.

ABQ Burrito and Burger

Enjoy a Green Chile Queso Burger, which is a 1/3-pound patty doused in homemade queso sprinkled with green chile accompanied by the usual lettuce, tomato and onion. The restaurant also offers a Raspberry Cheesecake Chimi for dessert.

LOCATION: 2930 Candelaria NE, 505-639-5528

HOURS: 7:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; Closed Saturday and Sunday

Mac's Steak in the Rough

Burgers here come with the usual mustard, onion, lettuce and tomato and have the option to add bacon, guacamole or Bueno green chile — or all three!

LOCATION: 4515 Menaul NE, 505-888-3611

HOURS: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday

Rex's Hamburgers

Owner Rex Thompson has been serving burgers to New Mexico residents since he was 12 years old, working with his dad.

LOCATION: 5555 Montgomery NE, 505-837-2827

HOURS: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday

Stufy's

This restaurant is known for its savory sopaipillas stuffed with a variety of fillings, ranging from a hamburger patty to apple pie with cheese and powered sugar.

LOCATIONS: 1107 Candelaria Road NW, 505-344-1207; 1311 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, 505-299-1860

HOURS: Candelaria: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Closed Sunday Juan Tabo: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers celebrated 60 years in business this year. Owner Bob Salas was born and raised in the South Valley and opened his first restaurant at Copper and Sixth NW in Downtown Albuquerque. The restaurant offers not only a traditional burger, but also a taco burger, which uses a taco shell instead of a bun.

LOCATIONS: Bob's has more than 10 locations across Albuquerque. Click here to find your closest location.

HOURS: Vary by location

Blake's Lotaburger

The restaurant's New Mexico Style Burger is rumored to be the original when it comes to a green chile cheeseburger. The burger is made up of two Angus beef patties, melted cheese and Hatch green chile.

LOCATIONS: Blake's has more than 60 locations across the state. Click here to find your closest location.

HOURS: Vary by location

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