{"id":2459,"date":"2025-05-06T15:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nmgastronome.com\/?p=2459"},"modified":"2026-04-05T20:15:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T02:15:13","slug":"the-original-realburger-santa-fe-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nmgastronome.com\/?p=2459","title":{"rendered":"The Original Realburger – Santa Fe, New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Santa Fe’s Realburger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Her sunrise could bring light into a blind man.
\nHer sunset could put tears there in his eyes.
\nHer colors are laying there in brush strokes.
\nUnderneath those peote skies<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The lay of the land stirs all of my emotions.
\nShe heals me with a laid back energy.
\nShe holds onto my broken lifeless spirit.
\nAnd molds me just like pottery.
\nAnd nowhere that I’ve ever been can make me feel this way.
\nThat’s why I’m going there to stay<\/em>.
\n– The Bellamy Brothers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa Fe’s preternatural beauty is so captivating that even the plethora of writers, artists and musicians who pilgrimage to this jewel of the Southwest are at a loss for adjectives to adequately describe it. \u00a0Perhaps because of their scarcity of synonyms, some of them refer to it as “Fanta Se<\/em>” as in fantasy, a city so singularly soul-stirring that its mystical qualities seems to transcend reality. Even Santa Fe’s cuisine is lavished with laudation. \u00a0Critics and patrons alike \u00a0lionize Fanta Se’s restaurants and the world class chefs which preside over \u00a0traditional earthen ovens, ultra-modern steely\u00a0stoves \u00a0and Spanish style tapas grills to prepare the mouth-watering marriage of traditional and contemporary cuisine that has made Santa Fe one of the country’s foremost dining destinations.<\/p>\n

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One of Two Dining Rooms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For every fantasy indulging restaurant and every hot-bed of haute cuisine, there are plenty of “down to earth” restaurants in Santa Fe. \u00a0The appellation for one of \u00a0them, Realburger, even speaks to its down-to-earthiness. \u00a0Perhaps that’s why it appeals so much to diners who who don’t necessarily want the taste bud confusion of disparate exotic ingredients competing for their rapt attention; diners who want something filling and delicious without having to spend a week’s salary; diners who don’t need or care to be impressed–in other words real people who want real food.<\/p>\n

Contrary to its name, RealBurger isn’t solely about burgers though that’s probably where your eyes will first gravitate.\u00a0 You’ll likely contemplate whether to enjoy a six-ounce Angus beef burger, a double patty Angus beef burger or a tortilla or sopaipilla burger.\u00a0 \u00a0If you’re of a healthy bent, you can also choose a turkey burger or a veggie burger.\u00a0 \u00a0What you will find on that menu is a compendium of hearty, stick-to-your-ribs American comfort food along with traditional New Mexican favorites, innovative vegetarian entrees and a few surprises thrown in for good measure.\u00a0 Make sure to study options for burritos, tacos and tortas.<\/p>\n

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Ground Beef Taco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For years, Realburger’s domicile was a spacious ranch-style edifice on Old Pecos Trail, a space previously occupied by the Red Skye Grill, Peppers, Chilacas and the Pecos Trail Pizzeria among others. \u00a0Though somewhat on the outskirts of the city, it was certainly not off the beaten trail (no pun intended). \u00a0Perhaps because of an “out of sight, out of mind” perception, Realburger relocated in 2012 to Cerrillos Road, arguably the city’s most heavily trafficked street.\u00a0 Realburger’s address is almost right out of Harry Potter: 2641 1\/2 Cerrillos Road.\u00a0 The 1\/2 probably has to do with the restaurant being recessed from Cerrillos.\u00a0 It’s actually on the corner of Cerrillos and Maez Road, behind a purveyor of fine cannabis products.<\/p>\n

RealBurger has a long history in Santa Fe, dating back to 1974 as both a restaurant and a catering business. \u00a0Realburger got its start in 1974 in a space on Don Gaspar Avenue on the edge of downtown.\u00a0 After twenty years at that location, Realburger moved to a restaurant space of the Park Inn on Cerrillos Road before relocating to the Old Pecos Trail Inn location.\u00a0 Our first two visits to Realburger were at the Old Pecos Trail location where shock and awe was reaction at first perusal of the menu. \u00a0The appetizers include Yakidori Orange Chicken Kebabs, Yakidori Grilled Shrimp, Mini Egg Rolls with Orange Sauce and Taco Dogs ( a hot dog and slice of American cheese wrapped in a tortilla and served with a paprika-based dipping sauce).<\/p>\n

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Carne Adovada Taco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 1985, Realburger was purchased by John Chavez who continues to operate the restaurant with his family.\u00a0 \u00a0Realburger no longer has the (overly) ambitious menu it had at its Old Pecos Trail location.\u00a0 Instead, the restaurant is more focused.\u00a0 Sadly, that means fried chicken is no longer on the menu (though you can still get chicken fried chicken).\u00a0 Realburger is open from 10:30AM to 7PM.\u00a0 It’s got an intriguing breakfast menu and offers milk shakes in addition to the usual suspect fountain drinks.\u00a0 One of John Chavez’s scions told me that contrary to some opinion, Realburger is not named for the Camino Real which traversed through Santa Fe.\u00a0 He stressed that Realburger is so named because the burger is always freshly made with no frills or fillers.<\/p>\n

After a decade plus hiatus from visiting Realburger, I finally made a return visit in May, 2025.\u00a0 Never mind that I had just finished judging Table Magazine’s<\/strong><\/a> Pie Event alongside the scintillating four-time James Beard award-winning author Cheryl Alters Jamison<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 After enjoying (immensely) ten ambrosial pies, I was jonesing for a green chile cheeseburger at a restaurant long overdue for a return visit.\u00a0 My initial choice was El Milagro<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Alas, I arrived twenty minutes after its Tuesday closing time.\u00a0 Seeing El Milagro’s “best burgers in town<\/em>” proclamation, I asked the friendly staff where the second<\/em> best burgers in Santa Fe could be found.\u00a0 Without hesitation, an owner boasted “our only competition comes from Realburger<\/em>.”\u00a0 With that endorsement in hand, I backtracked on Cerrillos to Realburger.<\/p>\n

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A Mountain of Ribbon Fries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A la carte taco options are plentiful:\u00a0 carne adovada, chicharrones, grilled chicken, ground beef, refried beans, pan-fried potatoes, seasonal fish, al pastor, carne asada and calabasitas.\u00a0 For what more can you possibly ask?\u00a0 Tacos are constructed on your choice of a hard-shelled or on a steamed corn tortilla.\u00a0 Have one of each for a textural adventure just as I did.\u00a0\u00a0 Tacos are served with a surfeit of lettuce and chopped tomato as well as salsa.\u00a0 The salsa has just a bit of bite, just enough to give the tacos personality.\u00a0 The hard-shelled ground beef taco<\/strong><\/em> is somewhat reminiscent of the tacos you’d get at Taco Bell at least in appearance.\u00a0 Taco Bell doesn’t have anything like Realburger’s salsa which really makes it a good taco.\u00a0 Better is a carne adovada taco<\/strong><\/em> on two steamed corn tortillas.\u00a0 It’s not conventional New Mexican carne adovada…or perhaps I was mistakenly given a carne asada taco.<\/p>\n

Realburger offers a package deal meal–a burger, fries and a soft drink.\u00a0 Five types of fries–Real fries, ribbon fries, tater tots, sweet potato fries and crisscut cries–are part of the deal.\u00a0 The portion of ribbon fries<\/strong><\/em> delivered to your table will elicit oohs and aahs from neighboring tables.\u00a0 It’s a very popular choice, one that begs the question “aren’t ribbon fries really just potato chips<\/em>.”\u00a0 As potato chips they’re very good.\u00a0 As fries not so much.\u00a0 Realburgers doesn’t serve chile con queso which would make a wonderful dip for the ribbon fries.\u00a0 Alternatively you can dip them in salsa, but that’s not quite as good a dip as con queso would be.<\/p>\n

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Green Chile Cheeseburger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Burgers are plated with lettuce and tomato on the side.\u00a0 Condiments are available near the soft drink dispenser.\u00a0 Essentially, unless you order your burger with green chile, cheese (American, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Cheddar) and maybe grilled onions, you’re served an unadorned burger.\u00a0 The beef patty extends as far as the five-inch fresh-baked sesame seed bun.\u00a0 As a green chile cheeseburger<\/strong><\/em>, this is a good one save for the crumbly, somewhat dry buns which just don’t maintain their integrity under the moistness of ingredients.\u00a0 The green chile actually has some bite, certainly more than you’ll find in most burgers throughout Santa Fe.\u00a0 The beef is nicely seasoned–not overly salty.\u00a0 It is most definitely a burger for which two hands are required.<\/p>\n

Realburger is the real thing–a family-owned and operated eatery that offers very good value for the money, service with a smile and very good food.<\/p>\n

Realburger<\/strong>
\n2641 1\/2 Cerrillos Road
\nSanta Fe, New Mexico
\n<\/strong>(505) 699-5392
\nWebsite<\/strong><\/a> |
\n1st VISIT: <\/strong>24 January 2009
\nLAST VISIT<\/strong>:\u00a0 6 May 2025
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 3
\nRATING<\/strong>: Very Good<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Good to very good food; generally solid; delivers consistent quality, strong technique, and a comfortable, enjoyable dining experience
\nCOST<\/strong>: $ – $$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: \u00a0Real Burger, Ribbon Fries, Ground Beef Taco on a Hard Shell, Carne Adovada Taco on a Soft Corn Tortilla<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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