One of the best meals I've had traveling. In my life. I know I will stay dreaming about this plate. The cafe is cute and had lots of seating available. Service was friendly and attentive. Now, the star of the show for me was the place of enchiladas with red AND green chile. Christmas style. I could not leave New Mexico without trying their signature style of cooking. Put some respect on New Mexico food. Outstanding. read more

Delicious! Thai place is so cute, charming and was definitely worth exiting the highway to check out Hatch, New Mexico! read more

Valley Cafe - Great little cafe! - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

Attention!!! Want the ACTUAL "Best Green Chile Cheeseburger" in hatch, nm?! SKIP SPARKYS!! Come to where the locals eat, not the tourists!! Hands down the best green chile cheeseburger in the valley!!! read more

Valley Cafe - "Double Meat and Cheese" Comes with Bacon, Green Chile, and Cheese - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

Stopped on our way to Las Cruces to visit family. Got lucky to be in Hatch the day the chile festival started. Town was jumping in a great way. Trucks carrying chiles, onions and pecans rolling through town how exciting. On to the absolutely fabulous and very affordable lunch we had. Husband had the double green chile cheese burger which was juicy and so flavorful.... I had single cheeseburger and stole a little of his green chile or and the fries were good too. Service was terrific and with a smile. We throughly enjoyed our lunch so much so that we didn't talk to each other until we were finished and patting our happy bellies read more

Valley Cafe - THERE ARE NO WORDS.... Perfection - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

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Decent food, terrible service. Had to ask for everything, tortillas, salsa etc. never offered a refill on tea or checked on in any way. Workers sat at a nearby table (small place and no other customers) loudly cursing and bad mouthing other locals and customers. I'm need to find another spot. read more

The food was amazing! I had the Combination plate. My dog was with me and they let me order a bowl of ground beef for her. Will definitely be back on our next trip through. read more

The chili cheeseburgers, fries and onion rings were superb. Wait staff equally good. Inexpensive. We'll be back. . read more

Very very tasty Lara Burger. Most delicious burger I've had In awhile Their waitresses are very friendly

Solid choice for breakfast or brunch, very reasonable prices and the chile is great. Bit spicy for me but the flavor was amazing. read more

Valley Cafe - Huevos - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

I came to this recommended hole in the wall local place for the famous breakfast burrito. It did not disappoint! You can tell this is a local joint. And got busy as the morning went on. Service was great. The place was decorated for Christmas. Looked like an elementary school room. LOL. I ordered the Mega burrito and a side of hash browns. Then it came out, OMG it was huge! The pictures do not do it justice. It was at least 10 in long and 5 inches around! What a deal. And it was packed with bacon, ham, sausage, eggs and hashbrowns. It was so dang good! I got it Christmas with red and green chilis. It was so dang good. I could not eat nearly half! Great deal for the money! Great local place in Hatch. Great breakfast. I want to try the green chili burger next! read more

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This is a friendly restaurant in Hatch. They serve breakfast until 11am. The green chile queso was flavorful without being hot. The chicken tacos were made with chunks of fajita chicken. Piled with lettuce and tomato, it made a pretty plate. The rice and beans were tasty and there was shredded cheese on the bean. The service was good without being too helpful. The bathroom was clean. read more

Valley Cafe - Chicken taco plate and a side of queso - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

I hesitate to tell anyone about this place because - well, we got there just before noon and it was pretty full. It was then SOLIDLY full for the rest of the noon hour. All locals. They know what they're doing and they don't need any more business. But I have to say: this is the best chile I've had in Southern NM. Period. The red is as good as the best Norteño places (it's all different, but this is right up there with them), and that's saying something. The salsa is fantastic. The service is fast and they pay close attention to what you might need. The prices are reasonable. In all seriousness, I can see taking a jaunt from Albuquerque down to the Valley Cafe in Hatch just for a nice drive and to have a great lunch. Man, I'm so glad we stopped in. We WILL be back. read more

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We stopped in for breakfast. It was busy, but not chile fest busy. We had the two egg breakfast. It was all well done except the toast. Coffee was good, and waitress kept our cup full. Good but not great. Friendly feeling. read more

Valley Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

Prompt service, excellent food and very reasonable prices. Place had a local but welcoming vibe.

The customer service was okay, but there is definitely room for improvement, particularly in attention to detail. For instance, I placed an order expecting a chile relleno burrito instead I received a different type of burrito, and my utensils were taken, leaving me without any. I had to go get some myself. My husband mentioned that his burrito contained hash browns, but since they are frozen, don't expect them to be fresh. On a positive note, the burrito I received was delicious and had just the right amount of spice, with a nice kick. My husband ordered the mega burrito, which was super big--double the size, as you can see in the picture. My daughter had a kids cheeseburger with bacon on the side, which was very tasty, the ambience is decent, It was halfway full nice. The green chili was flavorful and delicious. read more

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Great, solid burger joint in Hatch. There aren't many restaurants in Hatch..so Velley Cafe is definitely a great choice given quite limited options in town. But hey..since you are in Hatch where award winning green chilis are grown, you might as well have some food that puruse this wonderful NM staple as an ingredient. My partner and I opted for the green chili cheese burger. It does come with a choice of fries, onion rings etc...but of course the chilli cheeseburger is where this dish shines..esp if you want to sample and experience his new mexicans incorporate green chilis into their dishes. I found the lady at the counter very polite and helpful. You can seat yourself at a table inside of outside a shop. She made sure to come out to ensure our table was wiped clean...that we had the menus..got our orders in..and finally got our food in no time! Great option for sure if you happened to be in the road, found yourself visiting Hatch...or just passing thus town along your roadtrip. P.S. oh..and a complementary chips and salsa helped curb our hunger while we waited for our burgers, too! read more

Valley Cafe - Complementary chips and salsa - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

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Stopped here for breakfast, but had a hard time finding the place. They are NOT at 355 but moved across the street. The new address is 360. Becky was our server & she was an absolute delight. The food was great & the service was even better. If we lived on Hatch, I'd eat here every day. read more

Valley Cafe - Combo plate - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

Clean and well kept, this little neighborhood cafe has five star green chile. The red is no slouch but I think their green is just amazing - bright and full of rich roasted fresh chile flavor plus some mystery seasoning that adds to the complexity. Get a bowl of green and enjoy. The green chile fries are not to be missed, either. Excellent green chile burger, too. Friendly staff. read more

Small town cafe, waitstaff was friendly and efficient. I had a cheeseburger with fries. Fries were not super crispy but bun was grilled. Husband has a patty melt and really liked the grilled onions. Everything was good and greasy. (This was a good thing, I didn't order a salad, lol) Only thing that was a bit disappointing was they were out of onion rings. Bottled cokes were served with ice. Easy to find, 2-3 outdoor tables. Inside was cool and fairly clean. read more

Valley Cafe - Patty melt and fries - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

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Visited 2/22/2020 I was loving Authentic New Mexican Cuisine. Stoped in this little mom and pop New Mexican diner for breakfast. Wasn't expecting much but boy were we surprise. The Chorizo and Egg Burrito was fantastic especially with a side of fresh Hatch green chili sauce. Quite spicy but very satisfying. We also tried fresh hatch green chilie Relleno. OMG. They didn't look the greatest but damn they were delicious. I highly recommend this place if you want some authentic chili dishes. read more

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Was fortunate to get in for lunch before the rush, during the Chile festival. Had 2 Chile Rellenos, Christmas style & they were excellent!! Best that I had during my visit to Hatch, NM The burger was a smash burger, had good flavor, but burger meat was so thin. Sparky's was the best burger of the 4, that we tried in town. We're in search of the best green chile burger & the best Chile Rellenos. It's become one of life's missions or an obsession. Either way, it's a win win for the tastebuds & belly. Will definitely be back for more Chile Rellenos. Thanks & stay safe!! read more

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The service is spectacular and the food is excellent. It's where the locals eat and now I know why read more

Valley Cafe - Lara green chili cheeseburger Delicious - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

We found this place on a locals recommendation 2 years ago. It is the best Mexican we've ever had along with fresh hatch chilies. We now drive 100 miles out of our way to come here any time we travel I 10. Everything is good! read more

Four of us ate at this local restaurant for breakfast. Service was friendly and responsive to anything we needed. I ordered the breakfast burrito ($4.25) smothered in green chili ($2.25) and filled with chorizo, eggs and potato (5). So flavorful with a bit of spice, which I like. Others ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon on Texas toast with a side of hash browns (5). Portions of all meals are just right. Husband ordered the omelet with green chili and hash brown (5). Fourth person ordered eggs and chorizo plate (4), he felt like it needed more chorizo. They brought extra salsa, xtra hot for one of us. All home made and extremely reasonable prices. Would absolutely go again. Appreciated a good price for a bit smaller portion as I often feel plate sizes are too much. read more

Valley Cafe - Chorizo potato burrito smothered in green chili - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

This wonderful little restaurant may be plain in terms of decor, but in terms of food, this place is outstanding! They have the most amazing green chile salsa and green chile enchiladas. I ordered mine with chicken and in the platter style so it was served with whole beans and rice. Delicious!!! It was heavy on the cheese so just keep that in mind. I would like to add that my husband, New Mexican born and raised, therefore, a chile purist, LOVED this place and said it reminded him of his grandmother's home cooking. To note, when they ask if you want onions, you say yes unless of course you dislike onions. Staff was friendly. You pay at the register. read more

Valley Cafe - Menu - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

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Food was good & well prepared. Price was reasonable and service was good. We had fried eggs & ham n cheese omelette.

Very good. Great carne asada burrito!! Great service and atmosphere!! Will stop by again read more

The food and service are great, but know that it may close early. We felt very lucky for being able to eat here, because it was good - spicy, yummy, and filling. The chile rellenos is a perfectly prepared Hatch chile (of course!). The enchiladas actually cool the palate. The taco is crispy and yummy. Don't expect any frills - it doesn't need them. If it weren't for the long drive, I would want to go more. If you're in Hatch early enough in the day, please try to go here. Not fancy, but yummy!!! read more

Valley Cafe - Chile rellenos, beef taco, cheese enchilada with red chili, beans, and rice. Yummy!!! - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

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Somethings are difficult to describe. When at a loss, the use of quotes can often be the better choice. As a play on an epic scene from the movie Pulp Fiction, Vincent Vegas asks to try a $5 dollar milkshake. However, in relation to Valley Cafe we can substitute the milkshake for their green chile cheeseburger. "Do you mind if I try your cheeseburger?" "Sure" "I gotta know what this burger tastes like" Vincent takes a bite of the burger. His eyes light up as all the dopamine rushes through his brain. The sweet burn of green chile dilates his pupils. As Vincent inhales to take in all the flavor and euphoria he takes another bite of burger. "Gosh-dang that's a pretty F&@$ing good burger. Now that's worth every frickin penny, AND, it's pretty F@&$ing good!" Well done Valley Cafe. read more

Valley Cafe - When you know they are on their game. - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

I've eaten a lot of chicken enchiladas over the years and it's possible these were the very best. I had stopped in Hatch on the way to the Balloon Festival a couple years ago and remembered having some good tacos here. So glad I stopped in again. The enchiladas with the green sauce were fantastic. The 250-mile trip for lunch wouldn't be entirely out of the question! read more

Valley Cafe - Chicken Enchiladas w/Green Sauce, Rice and Beans - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

If you want to go where the locals go, this is it. We were on the hunt for green chili cheeseburgers, and these were absolutely the best. You'll know as soon as you walk through the door that you are about to have a fantastic meal - the nose knows! Friendly service in a no-frills atmosphere - it is what it is, a fantastic small town restaurant. read more

Service was friendly, food pretty bad. they put french fries in a burrito that was open on both ends. Food filler. Skip it.

Wanna feel the burn?? Real burn? Cant say I did not warn you! Green Chile from hatch Nm is some hOooOt stuff. Had a green Chile burger from this cafe and definitely was hot but tasted so good you could not stop. This place ain't for weenies. read more

Valley Cafe - Where u get green Chile - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

Fantastic place to grab a breakfast burrito! Walking in here you could just tell this is a local's favorite, and after trying their potato and chorizo burrito dunked in green chile I knew why. Awesome flavor, great tortilla! 10/10 read more

I was on a roadtrip around NM and knew I had to stop at the Hatch chile capitol and see what it was all about. After seeing it for myself, this is definitely a must stop if you're passing through the area. I am not usually one to get a burger but after perusing the reviews I felt it was my obligation to give the green chile burger at Valley Cafe a try. I was NOT disappointed. In fact, I don't know if I can ever eat a cheeseburger without hatch chiles on it ever again. This was one of the best burgers I've ever eaten, hands down. Service was quick, my meal was super reasonably priced and I left with an INCREDIBLY full belly. 5-stars for sure! read more

This is not your Big City California Cuisine but truly an amazing small town dinner experience. My group of friends were looking for a Hatch experience without standing in line at the Sparkys. We found it at the Valley. The cafe has not been updated in decades which made it better. The food was great hatch green Chile dinner cuisine. The Huevos rancheros were a 10. The Chile was perfect flavor and heat. Our waitress was born to be a waitress in a small town cafe, she was the best. The locals made us feel welcome and helped us order their favorites. read more

Stopped for a late lunch while passing through Hatch. We were within there last hour before closing but never felt rushed. The Food was excellent and the service was as well. It was apparent that this was more than just a roadside stop for tourists as locals were greeted as they came in. If read more

Had a long drive and stopped here since not much else was around. Apparently they are famous for their green chili burger but we had them for a couple days in a row. Instead we got the Al pastor tacos. OMG! They were the best I've ever had. The rice and beans were great too. Wish I didn't live 1500 miles away or I'd be a regular customer. Sorry for the empty plate. We ate it so fast :) read more

Valley Cafe - Empty plate. Yummm - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

:) mmm good! Especially if you love spicy food. The green Chile burger is a must try. read more

Valley Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hatch, New Mexico

So what do you do when you find yourself in Hatch New Mexico? You eat Hatch green chilies of course! On our way back to where we are staying we passed through Hatch and decided to stop at this little local cafe. Other reviews on this little cafe said to try the Lara burger. They weren't wrong, a 1/4 lb burger topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese and a pile of green chilies, came with crisp hot fries. Tasty and filling, it hit the spot perfectly. Fast friendly service and good prices make this a place we would definitely return too. read more