While New Mexico has a well-deserved reputation as home to some of the best Mexican and Southwestern-inspired foods found across America, recommending a food stop at a Pic Quik convenience store isn’t what most have in mind. However, maybe they should. New Mexican locals have known for more than 20 years of the hidden gem of a grill inside 10 stores across the southern part of the state. Now, the grill known best for its burritos is on the grow.

This Pic Quik in Las Cruces, New Mexico, proudly promotes the Santa Fe Grill.

Courtesy of Pic Quik The convenience store, located at 825 Avenida De Mesilla in Las Cruces, is one of 10 stores featuring Santa Fe Grill.

Santa Fe Grill owner Juan Morales opened his first location inside of Pic Quik in 1997.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook He quickly went from one location to 10 throughout the Mesilla Valley in Southern New Mexico, including Las Cruces and Hatch.

Maintaining tradition and quality like using only New Mexican-grown chile is what grew his fan base.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook Seasoned meats and tasty combinations are what keeps customers coming back.

Made-to-order breakfast burritos are how many locals begin their day, every day.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook Cheese, potatoes, chiles, and sausage are one of the most requested ones.

Green chile is one of the most requested ingredients to be added.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook Specialties of the house carry humorous names, like Devil’s Breath, Mario Bros., Macho Man, and Angry Beaver. They are a fun way to ask for combos that have been proven popular.

These chile relleno burritos are what have had crowds lined up for over the past 20 years.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook The extreme version, as shown here, includes relleno, green chile meat, beans, and cheese.

Customers rave about the tender brisket that is so tasty that the only thing some customers want is the tortilla to wrap it up in.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook While the grill specializes in practically all kinds of meats that can be found locally, vegetarians will find numerous selections as well. A veggie favorite is the “veggienator,” comprised of veggies, potato, rice, beans, green chile, and cheese.

Some of the most-requested items are now available for sale.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook The locally-grown and made salsas promise the best flavors of southern New Mexico.

The success of the convenience store grills had led to the business’ expansion into a catering business.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook

Burritos may be king, but menu items include other tasty options as well.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook The catering business is attracting an expanded clientele who love their New Mexican entrees as well as foods with an Italian or Hawaiian twist.

Have you had one of the famous burritos served to order from any of the southern New Mexico Pic Quick convenience stores? If so, which one is your favorite? While stopping through New Mexico, be sure to try their renowned stacked enchiladas served here as well.

Courtesy of Pic Quik

The convenience store, located at 825 Avenida De Mesilla in Las Cruces, is one of 10 stores featuring Santa Fe Grill.

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co./Facebook

He quickly went from one location to 10 throughout the Mesilla Valley in Southern New Mexico, including Las Cruces and Hatch.

Seasoned meats and tasty combinations are what keeps customers coming back.

Cheese, potatoes, chiles, and sausage are one of the most requested ones.

Specialties of the house carry humorous names, like Devil’s Breath, Mario Bros., Macho Man, and Angry Beaver. They are a fun way to ask for combos that have been proven popular.

The extreme version, as shown here, includes relleno, green chile meat, beans, and cheese.

While the grill specializes in practically all kinds of meats that can be found locally, vegetarians will find numerous selections as well. A veggie favorite is the “veggienator,” comprised of veggies, potato, rice, beans, green chile, and cheese.

The locally-grown and made salsas promise the best flavors of southern New Mexico.

The catering business is attracting an expanded clientele who love their New Mexican entrees as well as foods with an Italian or Hawaiian twist.

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