Where to find 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)

Andy Glickman Andy Glickman Andy Glickman Special to the Journal

Published August 13, 2024 - 9:08 a.m. Modified August 13, 2024 - 9:08 a.m.

For a true French fry experience, you have to go to a restaurant that takes the time to cut them, shape them, season them, and then cook them to perfection.

The good news is there are plenty of restaurants in New Mexico that do all of that. Here are a list of the five best places to get French fries in New Mexico.

Holy Cow Burger

Address: 700 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque

Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Daily

Website:https://www.holyburgernm.com/

Phone: (505) 242-2991

Holy Cow Burger (aka Holy Burger) is no ordinary burger joint. The burgers are specialties and are usually served with toothpicks in them. And the French fries are fresh and thick and are served on their very own plate. Naturally, their fries go great with any of the variety of burgers, including the Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Burger.

Santa Fe Bite

Address: 1616 St. Michael’s Dr., Santa Fe

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Website:https://www.santafebite.com/

Phone: (505) 428-0328

Their French fries are homemade and seasoned perfectly. They serve as an ideal complement to a burger, steak, or sandwich. How about French fries with your enchiladas? No better place to do that than at Santa Fe Bite. They also offer sweet potato and home wedge fries.

Dick’s Pub & Restaurant

Address: 705 Douglas Ave, Las Vegas

Hours: Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Website:https://dickspubandrestaurant.com/

Phone: (505) 425-8261

Dick’s Pub & Restaurant knows that great French fries are about more than just salt. They use a blend of seasonings and spices to evoke “mmm”s from their diners.

Local tip: get the pulled pork sandwich with extra bbq sauce to dip the fries into.

Burger Boy

Address: 12023 NM-14 Scenic, Cedar Crest

Hours: Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Website:https://www.burgerboynm.com/

Phone: (505) 281-3949

Inside and out, Burger Boy will conjure up memories of a cozy truck-stop diner with lots of comfort food from days gone by. But don’t let the looks fool you. Their fries ring of a modern goodness, fried to a crispy crunch and lightly salted. Make it an even more memorable meal by ordering the buffalo burger.

Ironwood Kitchen

Address: 5740 Night Whisper Rd NW, Ste. 250, Albuquerque

Hours: Monday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Website:https://www.ironwoodkitchen.com/

Phone: (505) 890-4488

Ironwood Kitchen is a great example of New Mexico cuisine. Simply put, it combines Mexican favorites like enchiladas and huevos rancheros with classic American dishes like turkey sandwiches and biscuits and gravy. And when you throw French fries on as the side, you have the perfect meal.