When Tucson’s first Blake’s Lotaburger opened just three months ago, fans lined up for the grand opening at 2810 E. Speedway.

Tucsonans will be able go into green-chile overdrive Tuesday when Blake’s Lotaburger opens its second location here, at 1600 W. Valencia Road.

The New Mexico chain is staking its claim on the south side by opening in a spacious shopping center with a Walmart Supercenter, west of Interstate 19.

It will open its doors at 10 a.m. June 7. Expect a line.

The first Blake’s in Tucson opened April 1 at 2810 E. Speedway.

Blake’s was recently named the best green-chile cheeseburger in New Mexico by readers of USA Today. From the article:

“Blake’s Lotaburger, a fast food chain exclusive to New Mexico, has a legion of local fans who stop in or drive through for their LOTA Burger topped with cheese and Hatch Valley green chile. And don’t let the fast food label fool you — this green chile is spicy!”

Plus there’s a deal on June 10: In honor of National Iced Tea Day , head to Blake’s and get a free Lipton peach or sweet tea when you purchase a Lotaburger.


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Reporter Andi Berlin can be reached at aberlin@tucson.com. Follow her on Twitter: @AndiBerlin