Jane & Michael Stern

"Not that chili can’t be elegant, refined, or subtle; but it also has a way of inspiring vulgarity. It is a star ingredient, to be sure, for Sparky’s offers it not only atop hamburgers and steaks and inside tacos and burritos, but even as a featured ingredient in milkshakes and lemonade. The cheeseburger is a grand, juicy one — the must-eat dish here."

Lonely Planet

"Drop by for what might be the best green chile cheeseburger in the state, served with casual pride. You can't miss the colorful exterior – park across the street behind the robot, alien and pink pig if the main lot is full."

Weekly Alibi

"The green chile cheeseburger here is especially beloved, and can in fact be shipped to anywhere in the world if you’re having a Hatch craving in, say, Cape Town."

10Best

"What better place to get a Hatch green chile cheeseburger than in the town of Hatch, where the best New Mexico chiles are grown? Famous for its BBQ and decidedly funky exterior, Sparky's World Famous Green Chile Cheeseburger is made from scratch with local green chile, cheese and meat. Nothing else is needed."

Gil Garduno

"This is green chile which will get your attention with its piquancy and its smokiness. It bites back and provides such a delicious endorphin rush, you’ll want another. The beef is hand-formed, hand-cut and hand-ground to a quarter-pound thickness and it’s prepared to your exacting degree of doneness. At medium, it’s absolutely perfect with a nice hint of pink and lots of juiciness."

Goldbelly

"This mom-and-pop roadside mecca’s been dishing out the best green chile cheeseburger for over 20 years. Their old family burger recipe is no fuss, all flavor: quality beef, American cheese, and Hatch Green Chiles balance perfectly to give you the perfect balance of smokiness, cheesiness, and heat."

Gail Ann

"The green chile cheeseburger was the best around and well worth the drive. Thank you for the great food. I will return!"

Aaron's Food Adventures

"When you get the burger, it looks so simple. Diced roasted Hatch chile, American cheese, beef, and bun. But somehow, Sparky's burger turned out to be the best green chile cheeseburger I had on the trip. The beef patty, cooked medium, was also seasoned perfectly. The delicate bun and beef made each bite 10 times more enjoyable."

Lucy Maddox

"You can't visit New Mexico without trying a classic green chile cheeseburger. Order the Oinker at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ, a roadside spot in Hatch, for a healthy helping of smoked pulled pork on top of a green chile cheeseburger. You'll never want to eat a regular burger again."

The Mustang

"My teeth sank into it without effort. When asked on my opinion, whether it was soft or juicy, the best description I could come up with was “biting into a pillow.” Both the patty and the buns were soft and warm, and the mix of tastes between the chili, cheese and beef was excellent."