Calling all jerky lovers! Craving a handful of delicious beef jerky that will not only satiate your tummy but will also satisfy any flavor craving you may have? You'll want to plan a stop at Mike's Jerky in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There's nowhere better to find a wide variety of absolutely delicious jerky bursting with New Mexican flavor.

When it comes to New Mexican-style beef jerky, there are two things to keep in mind:

First, the jerky here is exceptionally thin and crispy, not tender and chewy like traditional beef jerky in other parts of the country. Second, with all that chile, it can be hot as all get out!

Now, on to the jerky! There are a surprising number of locally owned jerky shops around town but few offer as many flavor options as Mike's.

This jerky store sells 25 different flavors that range from a basic salt jerky to a delightfully hot Christmas-style jerky that tastes like New Mexico.

Mike has been making jerky for years, but he started up the store in 2008 on a leap of faith.

Since then, the business has expanded to food festivals, three stores, and an online shop that sells to customers across the country.

What sets apart Mike's jerky from others? The number of flavors available definitely tops that list.

His jerky is currently available in 25 flavors, which range from salty to sweet to spicy concoctions that will set your mouth on fire.

Those intense flavors are achieved with a thick coating of flavoring during the drying process.

In fact, when tearing off a piece to eat, you can still see plenty of the marinade coating every inch.

You can't go wrong with buying a bag of the green chile jerky.

You'll also find red chile, Christmas-style, and lemon pepper green chile to round out that New Mexico flavor profile. Other flavors include lime pepper, garlic salt and vinegar, lime pepper, and a pineapple habanero.

Who's ready to take some of this home?

Mike's Jerky has three locations in town, including on the Eastside and Rio Rancho.

If you're unable to stop by one of their stores, you can always order the jerky online to be shipped anywhere in the U.S. and Military APO addresses.

Address: 10900 Menaul Blvd NE, Ste H, Albuquerque, NM 87112

Address: 4900 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Address: 2345 Southern Blvd SE, Ste C13, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Website: oldworldjerky.com

Facebook: Mike's Jerky

Phone: 505-573-8816

Craving even more chile snacks? Pay a visit to Hatch Chile Express down in southern New Mexico to satisfy any and all of your chile cravings. Read more in For All Of Your Chile Needs, Go To Hatch Chile Express In New Mexico.