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Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

2025 Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

Each year, restaurants from around the state go toe-to-toe with the best green chile cheeseburger they can muster, in an effort to be crowned the "Green Chile Cheeseburger Champion!"

The order to “Fire Up Your Grill” will be given at approximately 11:30 am. Introductions and announcements will begin approximately 11:50 am. The contest will kick off at approximately 12:00pm, with the first burger presented for judging around 12:20 pm. (Exact times will be determined on the day of the event) Once all competitors have finished presenting their respective burgers for judging and the on-site coordinator has declared the competition complete, the “People’s Choice Competition” will begin. (Ballots are limited on a first come first serve basis)


WHEN: Monday, September 8, 2025
WHERE: North Main Street – New Mexico State Fair - ABQ
WHO: New Mexico restaurants are eligible. Brick & mortar established restaurants only.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 30, 2025.

Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge Application

WHEN: Event – Monday, September 8, 2025
WHERE: North Main Street – New Mexico State Fair - ABQ
WHO: New Mexico restaurants are eligible. Brick & mortar established restaurants only.

Invitation Only!
Fee: A $25 fee must accompany all applications and is non-refundable

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***If selected to compete by the NMSF Officials, applicant must pay one-time non-refundable competition fee of $25. Instructions on how to pay will be provided by a member of the New Mexico State Fair staff.

***Submission of this application DOES NOT guarantee your restaurant's participation in the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. If your restaurant is selected to compete, an official with the New Mexico State Fair will contact you.

If you have any questions, please call 505-222-9700

2024 Winner - Judges Choice

Congratulations to Isleta Grill for winning the 2024 Judges Choice award! Make sure to check out their location in Isleta Pueblo and try their award winning green chile cheeseburger.

2024 Winner - Peoples Choice

Congratulations to Craft Republic for winning the 2024 Judges Choice award! Make sure to check out their location in Albuquerque and try their award winning green chile cheeseburger.
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