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Buckhorn Tavern

68 US-380, San Antonio, NM - (575) 835-4423
Posted By Carol Bayer on 4/22/2011 10:31:00 PM
"This is what a burger should taste like!" says my husband, who generally disdains burgers in general, as he scraped up the last bits of his meal. Arriving mid-afternoon meant that we were able to sit down immediately, and we enjoyed fast service.

The burgers appear to be made from freshly ground meat, without any trace of excess fat. They hang over the sides of the bun and have just the right amount of everything on them. They come sliced in half for easier handling and are way more than enough food for the ridiculously low price.

Our only complaint: the noise level. Judge Judy playing loudly in the bar and the music from speakers all over the restaurant make for an unpleasantly loud and distracting environment.

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5 - Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
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If you haven't eaten chile in New Mexico, you might not understand just how good a green chile cheeseburger can be. Unlike the limp, bland chilies that come out of a can, the chilies on this burger fairly glow with sunshiny vegetable flavor. In concert with beef, cheese and condiments, it's a taste of Roadfood heaven.
"If you haven't eaten chile in New Mexico, you might not understand just how good a green chile cheeseburger can be. Unlike the limp, bland chilies that come out of a can, the chilies on this burger fairly glow with sunshiny vegetable flavor. In concert with beef, cheese and condiments, it's a taste of Roadfood heaven."
Michael Stern





The inside is dark and cool, with a great old-time bar atmosphere.  That is owner Bob Olguin sitting at the bar.
"The inside is dark and cool, with a great old-time bar atmosphere. That is owner Bob Olguin sitting at the bar."
Cliff Strutz


Due to recent attention by national magazines and television, the Buckhorn Tavern is no longer a local secret.  We were told that people regularly drive from as far as Las Cruces and  Albuquerque to eat here.
"Due to recent attention by national magazines and television, the Buckhorn Tavern is no longer a local secret. We were told that people regularly drive from as far as Las Cruces and Albuquerque to eat here."
Cliff Strutz


This green chile cheeseburger is one of the two reasons why the town of San Antonio is a Roadfood destination.
"This green chile cheeseburger is one of the two reasons why the town of San Antonio is a Roadfood destination."
Cliff Strutz


Here is a view of pretty much all of the commercial district of San Antonio. In the foreground at the right is the Buckhorn. On the other side of the street, towards the back, is the Owl Bar, also a green chile cheeseburger destination.
"Here is a view of pretty much all of the commercial district of San Antonio. In the foreground at the right is the Buckhorn. On the other side of the street, towards the back, is the Owl Bar, also a green chile cheeseburger destination."
Michael Stern


Frito pie, which may or may not have been invented in New Mexico, is a fiesta of different textures and, like the green chile cheeseburger, delivers its deliciousness in kaleidoscopic array.
"Frito pie, which may or may not have been invented in New Mexico, is a fiesta of different textures and, like the green chile cheeseburger, delivers its deliciousness in kaleidoscopic array."
Michael Stern


Chile cheese fries, Christmas style. That means they are topped with both green and red chile. I wish the fries had been cooked crisp.
"Chile cheese fries, Christmas style. That means they are topped with both green and red chile. I wish the fries had been cooked crisp."
Michael Stern


Dining with dollars. The Buckhorn Tavern is one of several worthy Roadfood places around the country that use dollar bills as wallpaper.
"Dining with dollars. The Buckhorn Tavern is one of several worthy Roadfood places around the country that use dollar bills as wallpaper."
Michael Stern


Bobby Olguin is no absentee celebrity chef. He is on hand in person as well as on this sign touting his fame.
"Bobby Olguin is no absentee celebrity chef. He is on hand in person as well as on this sign touting his fame."
Michael Stern



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