Owl Bar - San Antonio, NM

The green chile cheeseburger is what has put this out-of-the-way watering hole on the good eats map. Crusty, gnarled patties of beef are covered with chopped hot green chilies and the chilies are in turn topped with a slice of cheese that melts into them and the crevices of the hamburger.

80% Approval Rating (20 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Green Chile Cheeseburger ($5.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

""Masterpiece! Masterpiece" sings the waitress at the Owl Bar as she carries a green chile cheeseburger from the kitchen to my place at the bar. It is 8:30am, and while the menu does have a couple of egg-and-bacon breakfasts as well as a few steaks and sandwiches, the ..." [Read More].

escarlettt

December 25, 2007

"I lived in the Ruidoso area for 28 years. Traveled through San Antonio a multitude of times. I never missed a chance to eat at the Owl Bar! I even scheduled my trips to and from Albuquerque around the Owl Bar's serving hours. The green chili cheeseburger is the ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

1/25/2008 - bearcuisinenm, $6

Map & Directions

77 Highway 380, San Antonio, NM
505-835-9946

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"The Owl's green chile turns ordinary french fries into a memorable side dish."
buffetbuster

"The quality of chile makes all the difference in a green chile cheeseburger. The Owl uses full-flavored, hot green chile atop a hand-formed patty of crusty-fried beef. The chile's heat is complemented by the beef and balanced by the layer of creamy cheese on top. This one is fully dressed with all available condiments -- the only way to go."
Michael Stern

"The view from my counter seat gives a small hint of the, shall we say, eclectic decor at this extremely colorful roadhouse."
Michael Stern

"Just a couple of minutes off I-25 south of Socorro, the Owl Bar is a must-stop location for any traveler in search of unique regional specialties."
Michael Stern