Friday. May 9, 2025. Lunch…read more Sugar's is just north of Velarde, along the Rio Grande river, on the east side of the road. Pay attention, because if you blink you'll miss it. I came here with a co-worker and we were pretty hungry. We ordered at the window and ate at the nearby picnic table. I ordered the Sugar Daddy with Z'aatar seasoned fries. This double six ounce patty burger came with a sesame bun, mayo blend, lettuce, tomato slices, fried onions, fried garlic mushrooms, cheese, green chile and bacon. The double is a massive burger and I could barely fit this monster in my mouth. They don't skimp on anything and the bacon was crispy. Fries were good, I would have preferred onion rings but he said the machine would be working again in a couple of weeks. Great atmosphere, fast service, great food and very filling.

We were finishing up camping in Red River and heading back to Albuquerque after a long vacation. We…read moredecided to stop at Aly's Sugars in Embudo Station. We have passed by it many times, but decided to try it. We got the Sugar's burger. It had bacon, mushrooms, green chile, carmelized onions and cheese. It came with hand cut fries. It was messy but so delicious. We sat outside on picnic tables in the shade. It was a super homey place with chickens outside. We definetly be back to eat some of the other food.

10/10 Green Chili Wet Beef Burrito Plate 10/10 Beef…read moreQuesadilla Plate (according to friend) 10/10 Blended Iced Chai Latte 10/10 Atmosphere in Outdoor Patio

Although a little pricey , the place is so cute & quaint! our food did take a while but it's a one…read moreman show in the kitchen and he works his butt off! his service and serving the food is excellent! our food was freshly made & tasted delicious!

We went rafting and the tour guide suggested we try this place when our original dinner plan was…read morealready closed. The food was way better than expected for such a random place in the middle of nowhere New Mexico. We had the burrata, olives and white pizza. The crust was amazing. Perfect amount of toppings. We sat inside after a hot day on the Rio Grande but it gave slight biker bar vibes, in the best way. The patio looked cute. Just one girl working the front, but she was attentive and efficient. There was one other party there at the same time. Overall great experience!

We loved the blue heron. It was such a surprise little place right next to the rafting excursion we…read moretook. We had 2 pizzas and they were both so good. They also have fun Italian cream sodas and frozen treats. Random was working and he was a delight to chat with and gave us some great history and insights into NM, Taos in particular. It was a gem!

I got a lamb burrito. Had a little bean and green chilies. Slightly hot, but one of the best things…read moreI have eaten

This place has it all. You're in the middle of nowhere , and before you go deeper into nowhere c…read morevisit this place to stock up. They have hats, clothing, religious stuff , candy bars , tools , fishing gear , and anything else you can think of. Mandatory stop if you're driving by on your way to adventure.

This place was great, kind of a classic burger joint but with New Mexican fast food options…read more It wasn't as fast as we hoped, but the quality of the food was really good. I got a frito pie with all of the fixings. The rest of my family got burgers. It was a good alternative to big chain fast food restaurants on our drive from Santa Fe to Taos. The service was friendly. It's a drive in so you either eat in your car or take it to go.

Best authentic food in the Valley! Love the owners and staff. Frito pies , taquitos, and deep fried…read moreburritos yum!

It's a very small but cute restaurant with a tv around the bar so if you want to watch football or…read moreany sporting event you can definitely see it here. The service was good but I feel like they can be more informative, especially to someone new in town. If you're not aware, the burgers do not come with fries. You must order them separately. One thing the server did not mention. All she asked was, fries or onion rings? Now, I do understand we could read the menu, which we did, but most hamburger joints come with a side of fries especially at these prices!!! You're paying between $13-18 a burger, it should come with a side of fries! Now what she also failed to tell us was the amount of French fries that come when you order them. It's a large basket that could be shared between 2-3 people. We ordered three fries plus 1 onion ring. We paid $16.50 for three fries and barely ate through one whole basket! The fries seemed fresh cut but seemed like they had this weird film on the outside. Not sure if it's their oil, or if they didn't fry it at a high enough temperature. What we ordered: - bison burger (medium) : it came out burnt to a crisp. The initial bite wasn't bad but eating it more felt like you had a mouth full of ash. While I can appreciate a good charbroiled or grilled hamburger, it was overly done. Not to mention it was over cooked. There was no seasoning on top of the burnt flavor. It wasn't really edible. - old timer w/cheese (medium): add an additional charge for cheese! This too came out burnt! My daughter could only eat a little as it was too charbroiled/grilled. It too was over cooked and no where near medium. - green chili burger (medium): I had high hopes of this burger as it came with cheese and their infamous New Mexico Green chili! While my patty was not burnt, it was over cooked and it had zero to no seasoning! It came with a green chili mayo which was really good but it still didn't help with the seasoning! The burgers here seem fresh and the beef seems a good quality, but I still believe it's overpriced for what you get! I also understand times are hard and our economy is struggling with prices, but then they need to find other ways to cut prices down without sacrificing quality.

First time here - saw crowds and decided to try it. I had the burger steak which was 12 oz…read morehamburger steak - delicious with excellent crisp fries, grilled onions, squash, zucchini and Gorgonzola on top. 5 Stars is correct!

Bartender was fantastic! Great service, huge beer selection and the burgers were very good. Clean…read morebathrooms, clean counters, friendly service. Parking is a bit tight, but street parking was plentiful.

Unlike some of the reviews, we felt like the service was good and the staff courteous. The burgers…read moretook a bit longer than we expected but sometimes if you want something good you have to wait for it! Which leads me to how good the burgers were. I had the one with chile and loved how much flavor it had. I was surprised how big the burger was. We came here starving, walked out stuffed, and when dinner rolled around about 8 hours later, we still felt we didn't have room for more. As a side, the sweet potato fries were spot on! They also have a local beer selection which made it fun to add a local brew to our meal. The inside is dark and cool, which could be nice if you are sick of the sun or heat but it was a nice day so we opted for a seat outside.

Wow! Stepping into this local burger joint, I had some serious reservations about my choice for a…read morehamburger dinner. The service was outstanding. Very interactive, friendly, jovial, very interactive and going above and beyond to make us feel at home and answer any questions that we might have about their menu. As outstanding as the service was when we placed our order at the counter. The food itself blew everything out of the water. My cheeseburger on a sesame seed bun with green chilies, grilled onions, pepper, jack cheese, and all the accompaniments was probably one of the best burgers I've had in a very, very long time. Outstanding. My dining companion had her burger with green chilies and grilled onions and pepper jack cheese, and all the compliments served on a sopapilla bun. She said it was not good, it was marvelous, stupendous outstanding. The sweet potato fries were outstanding... Crispy, tasty and the serving was huge We were the only patrons in the restaurant at the time, but it had a friendly vibe to it and dislike a down home friendly Mom and Pop restaurant. I have tried to make as many notes as I can to make sure next time my man, Santa Fe that I grab a real burger. This place was off the chart good. I wish I could give it more than five stars, but that's my limit.

I suggest calling in your order. Makes waiting in line a thing of the past…read more Burgers were made to order and tasted delicious

Absolutely the best customer service, friendly people, great food, good music, and great portions!read more

Stopped on the way to our camp spot…read more Friendly service, good diner food. I had a burger and fries and it tasted fresh, well cooked. Fries were excellent, crispy and fresh. Not a bad stop. If you're traveling through, it's a good place to go!

Great little diner! The chicken basket w gravy, and the taco salad were freshly made, and the…read moreservice was great! Really enjoyed the interaction with the woman who took our orders! She's a hoot!

I wanted to like this place more than we did. Wife got the freedom dip (French dip) sandwich and…read morefries. Was not good. The meat was dry and the dipping juice was weird. Fries were okay. I got fried beef burrito smothered in green chili. It was very good, though a little spicy. A word of warning, the full effect of the heat doesn't hit until you are done eating. Our service was good. And we liked the wall decorations.