currently 3 locations in El Paso. The company announced plans in early 2015 to expand to Tucson, Arizona. Two locations opened in April and June 2017, followed by a third location in January 2018. In 2017, Blake's Lotaburger became the first New Mexico True Certified Business in the state of New Mexico. Fare Blake's signature menu items are the LOTA and ITSA Burgers, served with french fries, but the burgers and fries can be topped with cheese and Hatch green chile; they serve other New Mexican cuisine food items as well, such as breakfast burritos and biscochito flavored milkshakes. The ITSA Burger is smaller in size to the namesake LOTA Burger, but is otherwise identical. In 2006 it was named the best burger in the world by National Geographic. Blake's also serves a variety of other foods, including: Nathan's Famous hot dogs, chili con carne, and chicken sandwiches. There are also rotating seasonal menu items, such as the Fish Basket and Fish Sandwich. Both are offered in the late winter-early spring during the Lenten season (Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday). Blake's is also known for its unique, limited-time, featured shakes and malts including Pumpkin Pie, Birthday Cake, Cherry White Chocolate, Green Chile Lime, and others. Community relations Blake's Lotaburger is a long-time supporter of the Special Olympics in New Mexico. The 2018 season marks a 22-year history with the organization. They also participate in KOAT Channel 7's “KOATS for Kids” program which has donated over 300,000 coats to children and families in need. During the late-fall, customers are encouraged to donate their new and used coats in stores throughout the state of New Mexico. Awards In 2009, Blake's Lotaburger was awarded "Best Burger" and "Best French Fries" in the Weekly Alibi. National Geographic in 2006, considered Blake's as having the “Best Green Chile Cheeseburger in the World". In June 2012, it also ranked Blake's Lotaburger fourth on its 10 Best Hamburgers list. In 2009, Blake's Lotaburger was awarded “Best Burger” and “Best French Fries” in the Weekly Alibi's “Best of Burque” Awards. Blake's was again voted “Best Burger,” “Best French Fries” and “Best Green Chile Cheeseburger” in 2017. In 2016, Blake's was voted “Best Green Chile Cheeseburger in New Mexico” in the USA Today's 10 Best Readers’ Choice contest. In 2016, Blake's was voted “Best Green Chile Cheeseburger,” “Best French Fries” and “ Best Breakfast Burrito” in the Albuquerque Journal's