An edible New Mexico  event
presented by Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance

Edible New Mexico is thrilled to introduce a new Smackdown experience to complement our beloved Green Chile Cheeseburger and Burrito Smackdowns! Join us on Sunday, March 9 at The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. for an unforgettable day celebrating our region’s dedicated grassfed ranchers while fostering connections that inspire a deeper appreciation for the protein on your plate.

At this event, you’ll have the chance to meet the ranchers behind the food and savor mouthwatering local grassfed/grass-finished creations from eight talented local chefs. Cast your vote to crown the People’s Choice winner and discover how to source grassfed meat directly from the ranchers themselves. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy amazing flavors and learn how to support sustainable, local ranching from the Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance.

Taste and Vote for New Mexico’s Best Grassfed dishes!

The 2025 People’s Choice goes to Horno Restaurant / Sile Pastures, and the Judges’ Award goes to Mañana Taco / Laughing Goat Gardens for  A Taste of Grassfed Smackdown.

Why Grassfed?

• Better Taste and Flavor – Grass-fed cattle with genetics that match the biome where they are raised result in meat that is well-marbled, tender, and very flavorful. Flavor often reflects the forages the animal consumed during the finishing phase of production. These production methods lower stress, which increases tenderness.
• Human Health – Scientific studies have shown that grass-fed beef is nutrient-dense and tends to be lean.
• Animal Welfare – When cattle live on pastures and are able to graze and forage for their diet, they can maintain their health, have low stress and aggression levels, and have a low mortality rate. 
• Environmental Benefits – Properly managed grazing systems promote functional water cycles, mineral cycles, and carbon cycles across a wide variety of landscapes.