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Signature Dishes·March 9, 2026·4 min read

The Sopaipilla: New Mexico's Sweet and Savory Icon

Drizzle it with honey or stuff it with chile — the sopaipilla does it all. Meet New Mexico's most versatile bite.

A Pillow of Possibility

The sopaipilla is deceptively simple: fried dough that puffs into a golden, hollow pillow. What you do with it is where the magic happens.

Drizzle it with honey for a classic dessert, or stuff it with savory fillings for a full meal.

Sweet, Savory, or Both

Many New Mexicans use a sopaipilla to cool down a spicy meal with a little honey. Others make it the main event with our famous stuffed version.

There's no wrong way to enjoy one.

Home of the Stuffed Sopaipilla

At Stufy's, the sopaipilla isn't a side — it's our signature. We make the dough fresh in house every day.

Come find out why we've been the home of the stuffed sopaipilla since 1968.

Taste It for Yourself

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