You can't go to New Mexico without eating green chiles—so it's no surprise that the Green Chile Burger is the calling card at Blake's Lotaburger, a chain exclusive to New Mexico. When I surveyed some locals about chains in the are, Blake's was the first suggestion out of anyone's mouth. Consequently, a Green Chile Burger was the first thing in my mouth when I arrived. More

[Photographs: Chichi Wang] Tune-Up Cafe 1115 Hickox Street, Santa Fe NM 87505 (map); 505-983-7060; tuneupcafe.com Cooking Method: Grilled inside over a gas grate. Short Order: Save the calories and order a salad for a dollar extra. Want Fries with... More

[Photographs: Chichi Wang] Atrisco Cafe 193 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe NM 87501 (map); 505-983-7401; atriscocafe.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: The local, grass fed beef ensures great flavor, but the patty could have been juicier. Want Fries with... More