Last Burger in New Mexico

Well readers, the time came (and went) and I have left my beloved Sandia Mountains for North Carolina. It is a major culture shock and I'm completely disoriented as I do not have mountains or familiarity to guide me. 

As a last hooray, Nate and I went to one of the best greasy spoon restaurants (in my humble opinion) for a green chile cheeseburger. 

Griff's. Griff's is located at 8516 Central Ave, SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108. Please don't let the surrounding area fool you, it may look a little rough around the edges but step inside this non-assuming restaurant for the best green chile cheese burger that has ever graced your mouth. 

Decor: poor, there really isn't any decor at all. The booths are red uncomfortable wood and the tables are deeply scratched. 

Food appearance: poor, food is served on red plastic trays and burgers are wrapped in wax paper. 

Food taste: excellent! Their menu is pretty limited, basically burgers and fries but definitely go for a burger with green chile! There is a reason that Griff's has been in business for over 50 years and it's not the atmosphere! 

Service: excellent, staff is friendly and efficient. This is a counter-service/drive thru restaurant so the staff has to be quick to keep up with the demand. 

Cleanliness: excellent, despite the lunch rush the restaurant was clean and free of trash. 

Total: 11/15 

Taste is definitely where it's at when it comes to Griff's. The restaurant is in a rough and tumble neighborhood, the decor is nonexistent but the food is absolutely sublime.