Chef

Bonnie Eckre

Discipline: Chef

Portrait of Bonnie Eckre

i. Biography

Bonnie Eckre is the restaurant owner behind Santa Fe Bite in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, with green chile cheeseburgers as the defining specialty.

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Coming Up

At Bobcat Bite, Bonnie Eckre held the owner role until 2018, building the operating foundation that later carried into Santa Fe Bite. In this kind of work, continuity matters: a clear menu identity, a defined place in the local trade, and the discipline to keep the house name legible to regulars. Today, Bonnie is restaurant owner of Santa Fe Bite, where that same place-based clarity still frames the operation.

Where They Are Now

The work centers on green chile cheeseburgers, a signature that ties the business directly to regional expectation and repeat trade.

Career - Restaurant owner — Santa Fe Bite, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States - Owner — Bobcat Bite (until 2018)

Signature

Bonnie's signature dishes include green chile cheeseburger.

FAQ What is Bonnie Eckre's current role? As of 2026, Bonnie Eckre is restaurant owner. Where did Bonnie Eckre work before? Bonnie Eckre's earlier career included Bobcat Bite. What is Bonnie Eckre known for? Green chile cheeseburgers.