Along historic Route 66 near Laguna Pueblo, Laguna Burger Pit Stop celebrates a distinctly local culinary tradition rooted in the Pueblo of Laguna. Best known for serving the World Famous Laguna Burger, this casual eatery grew out of a Pueblo feast day custom where hamburgers were grilled and shared among family and friends, becoming a beloved staple of community gatherings.
The Laguna Burger was introduced to the public in 2005 at The Pit Stop convenience store off Interstate 40 in Laguna Village and quickly built a following for its half-pound Angus beef patty topped with fresh Hatch green chile and served with hand-cut fries. Since then, the concept has expanded beyond the Pueblo with additional locations in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, while maintaining its roots in tribal tradition and local flavor.
A stop at this New Mexico favorite offers more than a meal. It is a chance to taste a food tradition shaped by Native community celebrations and regional identity. Whether passing through Laguna or exploring Route 66, visitors will find a welcoming spot with deep ties to Pueblo life and contemporary Native entrepreneurship.
OUR STORY
In 2017 Laguna Burger experienced another watershed moment when the first off-Pueblo Laguna Burger Restaurant opened on 12th Street in downtown Albuquerque. Laguna Burger became an early tenant in the Avanyu Plaza developed by the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
In 2018 Laguna Burger partnered with University of New Mexico Athletics to become the Official Burger of the Lobos and opened a Laguna Burger outlet inside the iconic University Arena, or “The Pit,” where basketball fans have enjoyed the burger for the past six years. In 2019 a state-of-the-art Laguna Burger food truck was introduced in the Albuquerque metro area and currently makes regular stops throughout the city and surrounding areas. In 2021, LDC opened a 5th location inside Route 66 Casino Hotel.
In April 2024, Laguna Burger introduced its 6th location and second outside the Pueblo of Laguna with the opening of a west side outlet in the city of Rio Rancho adjacent to the Latitudes gas station and convenience store on Rio Rancho Blvd.
Laguna Burger “Fresh With A Kick” is a unique story of a Native American business created from humble beginnings that has kept strong links to its Pueblo culture. It is a vibrant enterprise today and has future growth potential. Laguna Burger Restaurants are operated by Fuego Enterprises, LLC, a subsidiary company of LDC specializing in food and beverage development. Fuego and LDC are committed to expanding the Laguna Burger to additional locations in New Mexico and the Southwest.
66 Pit Stop Location
Laguna: Interstate 40, Exit 114, Laguna, NM
OPEN DAILY: 6 am – 8 pm
Hours Beginning 7/19/25: 10 am – 6 pm
Casino Location
Route 66 Casino Restaurant, Interstate 40, Exit 140, Rio Puerco, NM
HOURS: SUN – THURS: 11 AM – 10 PM and FRI/SAT: 11 AM – 12 AM
3 Restaurant Locations
Brick Light Restaurant, 105 Harvard Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Rio Rancho Restaurant, 2401 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
12th Street Restaurant, 2400 12th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
