5 places to order the best French fries in New Mexico

Steak frites is a filet mignon with a reduction sauce served with garlic french fries. (Jason K. Watkins/For The Journal)

Rachel Driskell Rachel Driskell Rachel Driskell Special to the Journal

Published February 17, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. Modified February 17, 2024 - 9:00 a.m.

Potato lovers who love finding excellent French fries are in luck in New Mexico because there are several outstanding options.

This list offers five highly recommended New Mexico spots for exceptional French fries (and pro tip: the other menu items at these restaurants are just as good).

1. Caveman Burgers Albuquerque

At Caveman Burgers the French fries are cut thick, fried crispy, and extremely well seasoned. Give them a try with one of Caveman’s equally delicious burgers.

Customer review: "Giant and delicious burgers. Fries were thick and crispy, yummy!"

Address: 6205 Central Ave. Northwest #5 (505) 999-6615

Hours: Closed Wednesdays, open Thursday

2. Zeebs. Fruit Ice, Burgers and Fries. Las Cruces

Zeebs is a fast-casual restaurant offering hatch green chile cheeseburgers, one-of-a-kind fruit ice, and thin-cut fries, alongside chicken items. Zeebs is known for its fun and friendly environment.

Customer review: “I love everything about Zeebs! The green chile cheese burgers are delicious and the fries are so unusual! The fries are long and skinny. Well the fruit ice is one of a kind, fruity and wonderful. They also have a great crispy chicken sandwich with nice thick white meat. Staff is friendly, place is clean and a really special place to go with friends and family.”

Address: 1970 North Valley Dr. (575) 571-4268

Hours: Closed Sunday, open Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

3. Roadrunner Cafe Roswell

Roadrunner Cafe is a food truck gem in Roswell and home to excellent burgers and fries. Pro tip: if you’re in the mood to try something adventurous, order Roadrunner’s green chili fries for an exceptional flavorful experience.

Customer review: “Best burgers and fries I’ve ever had at a restaurant/food truck. Their attention to detail, product quality, and service are all fantastic. They’re also a family business so please stop by to support them!”

Address: 1800 North Sycamore Ave. (575) 513-2161

Hours: Closed Saturday - Monday, open Tuesday- Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

4. Flash Jacks Rudioso

Head to Rudioso to try some of Flash Jack’s French fries, well-loved by their customers for flavor and portion size.

Customer review: "This was the best place we ate it here during our trip! Burgers are so good!! Fries are delicious too!!! My kids said 1000000 stars."

Address: 1056 Mechem Dr. (575) 808-9154

Hours: Open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m - 9 p.m. (Closed Wednesdays), open Sunday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

5. Del Charro Santa Fe

This Santa Fe rustic, western-themed watering hole serves Tex-Mex grub, margaritas and cocktails. Del Charro has gained a reputation for its stimulating libations and light bar food. They believe in simple good food and good drinks at good prices. Beer-battered fries are a customer favorite.

Customer review: “Probably my favorite place to eat in town. Best wings in town, great burgers, and the best margaritas in town as well. If you’re getting fries, get the beer battered fries! Can’t recommend Del Charro enough.”

Address: 101 West Alameda St. (505) 954-0320

Hours: Open Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. and Monday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.