September 26, 2009, was a banner day in New Mexico. When Governor Bill Richardson found out that Bobbie Olguin, owner of the Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio, New Mexico had beat celebrity chef Bobby Flay of the Food Network's "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" in a green chile contest, Governor Richardson declared a contest to be held at the New Mexico to find the best green chile cheeseburger and that it should be an annual competition.
There were 19 contestants and they were bested by Daniel Chavez of Badlands Burgers of Grants, New Mexico. He gave credit to his mother, a friend who taught him to cook and to Jesus. The winning entry featured:
Double beef patty
Crisp lettuce
Vine-ripened tomato slices
Flowing cheese
Green chile (preferably Hatch)
A dollop of guacamole (smashed avocados with spices)
If you find yourself in Grants, stop in and visit with Daniel Chavez and have one of his prize-winning green chile cheeseburgers. You won't be sorry.
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