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Albuquerque Dining·March 17, 2026·4 min read

How to Eat Like a Local in Albuquerque

New to the 505? Here's how to order New Mexican food like you've lived here your whole life.

Rule #1: Know Your Chile

Locals always have an answer to 'red or green?' If you can't choose, order Christmas and get both. It's a rite of passage.

Don't be shy about heat, but ask your server how spicy today's chile is running.

Rule #2: Smother Everything

In New Mexico, 'smothered' isn't optional — it's a way of life. Burritos, enchiladas, and eggs are all better under a blanket of chile.

And always save room for a honey-drizzled sopaipilla at the end.

Rule #3: Go Where Locals Go

Locals favor family-owned spots with house-made chile and decades of history — exactly what Stufy's has offered since 1968.

Come eat like a local at either of our Albuquerque locations.

Taste It for Yourself

Authentic New Mexican food, made in house since 1968. Visit Stufy's in Albuquerque or order online today.