Our Story

Badlands Burgers & Brews is a family owned and operated, hometown restaurant. Our passion and love for people has inspired us to bring fresh, flavorful food to Aztec, NM and the surrounding areas. We believe that food has the power to connect people and create lasting memories, and we wanted to be a part of that experience by sharing our culinary vision with others. We have a strong desire to create a space where people can enjoy delicious, high-quality meals prepared with fresh ingredients, all while connecting with the community and other small businesses around them.

Meet The Owners

Melisa Armenta:

I love cooking and feeding the masses! Being a born and raised local, I’ve always had the dream of feeding our community through a small business, and now that dream is a reality! I believe fresh, delicious food can still be affordable and that is exactly what we strive to serve at Badlands!

Jacob Armenta:

Jennie Armenta:

I strive to meet people where they are and inspire them to trust in God. I am a new mom, and we spend as much time at Badlands as we can! Stop by and say hi to Baby JJ and I, we’d love to serve you!