Bang Bite

Bang Bite Filling Station is right out of Jon Favreau's hit film Chef. Chef/owner Enrique Guerrero, a man with an impressive culinary CV, traded his chef's coat for a tee-shirt. He's cooking up some really good grub in his bright orange movable kitchen parked at the busy intersection of Old Santa Fe Trail and Paseo de Peralta. People line up to order and then either take their lunches with them or, in warmer weather, eat at one of the picnic tables under festive red umbrellas. Fare runs from big burgers (there are at least 10 different ones offered), to sandwiches ('sammies') and 'Things with Cheese' including grilled mac & cheese. There are also daily specials. His perfectly fried potatoes are contenders for the title of 'best in town.' In colder weather, there are some hardy offerings on menu including black bean chile with turkey and local favorite: green chile stew.