Didn't even realize had burgers until walking past. Like all fast food now not cheap. But their green Chile cheeseburger was really good. Really messy and all, of course. Also the fries are good not stupendous but good. The shake I had was amazing. Pistachio shake. Would definitely go back especially for shake. I have to say surprised at the reviews. Not my experience. Have lived in NM for 6 years and I am always shocked at lines for Taco Bell and McDonald's and then poor reviews for a place like this. read more

Escalated staff defending the parking lot, running to shout about their bad relationship with Modern General next door(??) I've had a shake and fries here before, and it was fine if overpriced and a long wait with unremarkable service But it was convenient to my errands. "If you're going to spend $20 OVER THERE {points to Modern General} and $8 on a shake over here it doesn't add up!!" Was the first thing the staff who ran out to me in the front parking lot said?! Lady you didn't ask me any questions, WTH are you talking about? When I explained I was crossing the gravel parking lot to scope if there was construction at the railroad park, instead of apologizing she doubled down: "It doesn't matter! You can't do that!!! !"....huh? I can't walk to the front of the parking lot? If you're the owner and your competition with the business next door is so bad that it's impacting your relationship with your own customers, consider addressing it with them directly or adding signage. If you are training your staff to confront folks parking, consider training them to start with a question instead of literally yelling non sequitur scenarios. Or walk all the way up to a person instead of screaming? Or wait to see if they actually leave the property? I'll be grabbing a pint of ice cream with a straw elsewhere, and trying not to let someone shouting at me instead of getting a snack affect my day after I'm done with this review. Hope the service improves, If this place is so desperate for high customer turnover and parking I wish them luck. read more

Best burgers & fries around!! I had the impossible burger (with green chili & cheese) and my husband had the regular burger. Delicious!! The outside dining area was a lot of fun. Highly recommend read more

If you could take the essence of an old gym shoe and curate it into the form of a cheese burger that's exactly how I'd describe the burger I just ate (two bites of). The float I got was good at least. read more

Food great ... Service terrible! Attitude of cashier the worst .. almost not worth going ! read more

We ordered a green chili cheeseburger and a root beer float for about $15. Seating is located outside at picnic tables but we sat in our car since it was breezy and chilly outside that day at noon. The food was excellent with good sized portions made to order. Float was made with organic flavorful ice cream. To order, you got to a service window (like Dairy Queen used to have outside) and pick up is at a 2nd window. You are given a pager that lights up when your order is up. This was our 2nd visit toughly 6 months apart. Both were great and we wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

Food is always tasty.. fries are meh. Service was fast and friendly. Love it here because the outside eating area is fabulous. Also the shakes are delicious except the chocolate it's pasty and tastes like chalk mixed with coffee it is better. read more

The shakes are good, there is no question about it. They only come in one size though and are very pricey. I had a burger and fries which were about average, but also very pricey. I'ld go back for the shakes but not for the burgers. Even then it would only be a once in a while treat just due to the cost alone. It's a cute place though, with friendly servers and a nice outdoor seating area full of park tables lit with overhead Christmas lights. There is no inside seating though so plan on taking it home if it's raining. read more

Shake Foundation - Burgers Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Super impressed with this little joint. Very clean, nice staff, & fast service. Shakes are incredible. I got the coffee adobe shake with piñon & each slurp had a plethora of nuts. Can't wait to go back. read more

We discovered this place the year we got married in 2016, and it used to be one of our favorites. Unfortunately, it has really gone downhill. At a burger spot, you'd expect pickles to be standard--or at least a decent dill option. Instead, when we asked, the cashier (who was very unfriendly) said they charge extra and they're "different & homemade." $3.60 later, we regretted it. The pickles were spicy, unpleasant, and honestly tasted spoiled. My mother even said, "These aren't pickled right--I'm going to be sick." On top of that, they forgot the Shake mustard sauce on all our burgers, and what they did offer for sauces was poorly presented and underwhelming, frankly embarrassing. This place used to be a gem for us 10 years ago. Sadly, in 2025, it's an F in our book. read more

Shake Foundation - Seriously? - Burgers Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Don't be fooled by the cool exterior of this place. It looks like it's going to be great and it's not. Burger was way below average. Literally no seasoning. Worse than many fast food burgers. The staff acted like I was interrupting them when I ordered. read more

The food was delicious and worked well for my family-with-gluten-allergies. The green chili cheeseburgers and fries were a big hit! The patio was nicely shaded and clean. However, please be aware that the menu listed on their website has what must be REALLY old prices on it. For example, the website lists a regular single burger at $3.95 but it was actually $6.95. read more

Serviceable burger but no great shakes, if you'll excuse the pun. The meat was good, but the flavor/seasoning was nonexistent. The fries were awful. The service was just OK. You could get something better at McDonald's for half the price, frankly. read more

Shake Foundation - Mediocrity - Burgers Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The outdoor space is lovely. I was extremely disappointed with the food. The burger was flavorless. The cheese was sparse and the green chili was too hot for me when they told me that it was mild. The fries were pathetic, limp and greasy. I won't be returning, unfortunately. read more

Googled a restaurant to get some lunch this place came up! I was not disappointed small town feel, great food and amazing service. I ordered the Green Chile Foundation Burger it was awesome read more

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Great burger, great service and great place. But this place is very inconsistent with opening and closing times... Make sure you call before you go! read more

When in town, we have tried their burgers numerous times. This trip I opted to try their chicken sandwich with green chilis. I really enjoyed it! Would definitely order this again. read more

Shake Foundation - Chicken green chili sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Before I made my way to Santa Fe, I did some research on the best green chile burger. Shake Foundation came to the top of the list. While I came to Shake Foundation for the green chile burger, it ended up being my least favorite item. I couldn't taste the chile, not much else, really. I decided to add some ketchup and mustard. The salted caramel shake was really good! When they say thick, they mean THICK! The fries here were also quite good. I would definitely try them out again. There were some other good items on the menu. read more

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We happened to drive by Shake and needed lunch so we tried it out on a whim. I was surprised to see the lower reviews, we had a solid lunch! There is no indoor seating here, there are plenty of tables outside if the weather is nice and they have a cute little set up. It was snowing when we arrived so most were grabbing food to go or eating in their cars. There are two main windows - one to order at and one to pick up your food. You get a buzzer after ordering that lets you know when it's your turn to grab your food. The menu is mostly burgers plus fries and ice cream. We tried a single cheeseburger plain, the fries, and the spicy chicken sandwich. My partner also tried out the ice cream (vanilla with chocolate chips on top). The cheeseburger was very good, as was the chicken sandwich! The fries are shoestring style but more on the limp side. Not my cup of tea but the flavor was fine and they were fresh. The ice cream was excellent. Overall cute spot to grab a bite to eat! read more

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The green chile burger was a total letdown. I'm almost certain the chile came straight from a can -- bland, mushy and tasteless. The burger itself had nothing going for it, and the fries/drink was way overpriced. Honestly, if I wanted canned chile slapped on a boring burger, I could've stayed home and raided my pantry, saving myself about $20. Completely overhyped. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. read more

Fantastic fries and some stellar ice cream! I came around lunchtime on a Saturday and the parking lot was pretty filled. It is an unpaved lot and could be an issue for small cars, my small SUV had a lightly difficult time leaving because of a little dip by the exit. I ordered the buffalo burger and a cherry ice cream sundae with piñon on top, as well as split fries with a friend. I would say the fries were comparable to IN-N-OUT style, crispy and about the same size cut. The cherry ice cream was so good, I'd go back just for that. They also had decent quality whipped cream and you can't go wrong with good whipped cream on a sundae. The burger was lacking in flavor and a bit small (but filling!), in the future I'd probably just opt for ice cream and fries because that's really where its at anyways. read more

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Pretty good burgers? Maybe not the best smash I've had but the bun was great and you could tell the ingredients were fresh. Honestly think the highlights here are their exceptional shakes and fries. read more

Look... the qaulity of the food at this little burger and shake stand is quite good (you're gonna pay for that though). That said, it's the little things. Like using a paper straw with a thick-ass shake... just to see your straw dissolve before you even put a dent in that thing... So annoying. But my main complaint is the underseasoned burger. Season your damn meat, man! I hate when excellent meat is ruined by poor execution. read more

Shake Foundation - Burgers Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Shake Foundation prides itself in knowing exactly where their ingredients are sourced and are all natural. It's an order at the counter type of establishment with outdoor seating only. A lot of the seating is in the sun so be aware of that if you're visiting on a hot day. I had a double cheeseburger and added green Chile and red Chile mayo that was enormous. The burger patties are huge and I will probably stick with a single next time. I like that they are made to order and cooked to medium temperature, but I prefer more seasoning like other reviewers mentioned. The shoe string fries were decent, but not worth getting the large size in my opinion since we threw most away. What stood out the most about this meal was the Chocolate Adobe Shake. There were bits of chocolate throughout and it was the perfect consistency to eat with a spoon. I would definitely go back just for a shake! read more

Shake Foundation - Double cheeseburger with red Chile mayo and green Chile - Burgers Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Had a "Foundation Double" burger with string fries on June 6 at about 1:30. When one orders string fries, what is expected? Simple: crispy fries with minimal grease. When one orders a burger, what is expected? Simple: flavorful quality beef with any additions being fresh. We don't expect the lettuce, tomato, onion, chile to compensate for poor meat and seasoning. What I got: Limp greasy fries, luke warm, disgusting. Small for $4.95! Unbelievable! Tasteless burger patty, far from top quality beef, guess they can't be bothered to even salt the thing. Shake it off. read more

This place, at best, is a waste of time. The burger I ordered was reheated. The construction of the sandwich was poor. This place is a tax write-off for another business. I warn you, stay away! read more

I've never been treated so rudely by a local business. I stopped by Shake Foundation today and was told I had to order fries and a drink in order to park there. When I questioned it, the staff member literally said, "Order or leave--I'm not putting a gun to your head." Excuse me? That's how you treat potential customers? Not only is this completely unreasonable, it's deeply unprofessional and aggressive. I had planned to eat there. Now I'll never return. Plenty of great burger spots in Santa Fe that don't threaten customers or treat them like a nuisance. Shake Foundation, do better. read more

3.5 stars. Burger is a bit like an unsmashed Shake Shack. I got a lamb patty but wish I'd gone with a regular. Fries appear to be fried just once from fresh potatoes. It's dirty in a good way. read more

overcharged me. $35 for a chicken sandwich, junior green chile burger, strawberry shake and root beer float. Didn't give receipt. Cashier was very rude. sandwiches very skimpy. never again. read more

My cheeseburger with green chilies was amazing. Everything tasted fresh. If I lived nearby, this would be my go to spot. The outdoor shaded dining area has a cool vibe. There was a steady stream of customers at 2:00 on a Monday. Highly recommend! read more

Loved the outdoor seating... not impressed with Green Chili Burger (pretty generic and flavorless)... the shakes were solid ice cream, the adjective thick doesn't even do it justice... not the friendliest or best communication via staff but all in all it was an experience... read more

Shake Foundation - Burgers Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

While visiting Santa Fe, my family and I came here to eat a few times since it was convenient to our hotel and pretty good. It's a great little outdoor place for simple burgers, fries and shakes. I tried both their organic lamb burger and the spicy chicken sandwich which were both decent. Their shakes are what's really good here in my opinion along with their thin crispy fries. They have a few options for their shake flavors and I tried their peach, lavender, and coconut which were all great. They're not super strong in the flavors so it's subtle but still there and just great tasting. If you're looking for a quick and easy place with inexpensive food, this is worth checking out! read more

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I came here for the green chili stew, from someone else's recommendation. But they were out so I ordered their green chili burger with double meat. The burger was really good, but it was really small. I left hungry. There is no indoor seating, just picnic tables. There are no restrooms that I could find. The parking lot is really loose gravel, not good for motorcycles are. The only reason I gave this place three stars was that the burger was good. read more

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Solid green chili cheeseburger. Oyster sandwich was excellent with spicy mayo. Near perfect skinny fries. Not sure why they peel them? Ginger lemon aid has only a hint of ginger. Wife wanted more. Coffee malt was a dud. Frothy "ice cream" beaten into a frothy submission. Seemed like I was drinking cool whip. Yuck. All the malt was in the bottom of the cup, which makes it a waste of time and money. Nice outdoor dining area on a gravel parking lot. Dog friendly and there were many, including mine. I'll be back, but I'll drink tea instead. 5/24/2020 Burgers are very good, as are the fries. I really like the ginger lemonade. Ladies restroom is open Men's restroom is not. 6/28/2020 I love these people! We wanted a couple of those coffee drinks for the caffeine as we are on a Taos-ABQ-Taos run. They were out of coffee but offers to make more! Also/ there is now one restroom for everyone and it's open and super clean. I find a clean restroom is always the sign of a well run business. read more

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Green chile cheeseburger was ok, I expected more flavor and was a little bland. Fried chicken sandwich was TO DIE FOR. Several in our party said it was the best one they had ever eaten. Shoestring fries - I don't care for them but members of our party prefer them and said they were really good. Ginger lemonade was really good! read more

Shake Foundation - Large ginger lemonade 16oz - Burgers Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

WARNING: such a trashy establishment. The times online are not correct. They close 20 min before the time online. Had customers in line in front of me and they just decided to stop taking orders. The employees are the most disrespectful to customers. I asked to speak to someone about the closing early. They told me that "oh they are in the restroom so they can't talk". Went on to yell at me and ask "what's wrong with you" because I questioned that they literally had fries behind them and were frying burgers for the person before me. I have a time stamped photo of this occurrence. Tried to call the owner before making this review. He can not know how this business is being ran. Please please treat people better. read more

Since we had a big lunch, neither of us was very hungry. We walked over to order. It's an outside venue so you order at a window. It was close to closing time but we only ordered an Oreo shake. It was thick and tasty. The food smelled really good, but no appetite. read more

Food wasn't great and incredibly overpriced. $9 milkshake and a very small $8 burger. Everything here is an up charge a extra $3 for a refill and even water costs $3. read more

Shake Foundation - $9 dollar "milkshake" it's just thick ice cream. - Burgers Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Fast service and an outstanding burger and fries. The burger was so juicy and fresh and the homemade pickles were a great touch. Plenty of outside seating that was easily accessible from the parking lot. read more

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Just some practical advice here. Ditch the paper straws. You're serving shakes in a plastic cup, so the turtles are suffering no matter what. Plastic straws, please. Second: blend your shakes so that they can be consumed. If you serve ice cream in a cup, there's no way to drink it. read more