The 2022 Contenders Are. . .

The El Roi Cafe, Albuquerque
Mesa Provisions, Albuquerque
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company, Rio Rancho
Tikka Spice Food Truck and Restaurant, Albuquerque
Upscale Burgers & Shakes, Albuquerque
Vegos, Albuquerque
Mother’s Place, Las Cruces
Prairie Hill Cafe, Las Vegas
Pajarito Brewpub and Grill, Los Alamos
Sirphey, Los Alamos
Agave Lounge, Santa Fe
Luminaria, Santa Fe
Rio Chama Steakhouse, Santa Fe
Terra Restaurant, Santa Fe
Yo Mama’s Grill, Socorro

The Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown has one simple goal: to determine the Best Burger in New Mexico. Sixteen restaurants from across the state compete for burger dominance in a spicy, beefy brawl. The smackdown began in Santa Fe in 2013 and the revelry has continued ever since. We invite chefs to toss their spatulas in the ring and throw down the burger sure to beat them all. Thanks to our attendees and their iron stomachs, the Smackdown is one of New Mexico’s favorite annual foodie events and sells out every year!

Thank you to the following restaurants for participating in the first round of the 2021 Smackdown.

• – Tasting of each of the eight finalists’ green chile cheeseburgers
• – A ballot to cast your vote for the “People’s Choice Award”
• – A souvenir glass
• – Doors open at 1:30 PM with timed entry at 1:30, 2:15, 3:00 PM
• – Children (3-12yrs) are $10, No ticket necessary for infants

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