As the 2007 Fiery Foods Show fast approaches, legions of chileheads across the nation are anxiously awaiting this annual pilgrimage. While the Sandia Casino is way outside of town & has almost everything you need for a weekend of debauchery, there are a few places that are worthy of the 15 min drive into town. Have a place you’d recommend? Leave a comment and let us know!
The Chile Pepper Emporium
901 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 881-9225
www.chilipepperemporium.com
(near a Starbucks)Nice, clean and spacious hot sauce shop. Closest to the Sandia Casino (I think). They have a wall of heat and often have samples out.
Chile Addict
325 Eubank Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-9070
www.chileaddictstore.com
(across the street from Wal-Mart)More crowded then the Emporium and less kept up, but still a fun visit. Carries more NM goodies and has a nice line of coffee beans.
Garduno’s
Several Locations
www.gardunosrestaurants.comMakers of one of the best jarred salsas I’ve ever had, the Garduno’s family restaurants are a great place to find satisfying Mexican food.