Posted October 29, 2026
Hi, I'm Aaliyah Garduno, and this is my favorite post to write. Jerky Fixx is my family's business, and I get to be the one who tells you who we are. Some people search for us as "Jerky Fix," and that's totally fine. You found us either way.
Made with love, faith and family
Our little motto says it all: made with love, faith and family. Jerky Fixx is a family operation out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It's run by my dad, Joseph Garduno, and my mom, Sabrina Penn Garduno, along with the rest of the crew. Every batch gets cut, seasoned and dried by the same people you meet at the booth.
We started making carne seca for the people we love, and the people we love kept asking for more. Now there are 25 flavors, and a lot of folks around the 505 who can't quit.
Joseph Garduno and Sabrina Penn Garduno
My parents are Jerky Fixx. Joseph and Sabrina are husband and wife, and it all comes down to good food, fun flavors and feeding people they care about. You'll usually find them behind the table at pop ups, festivals and softball games, handing out samples and talking flavor with whoever walks up.
I don't want to put words in their mouths, so I'll just say what I see. They care about doing it right, they care about the folks who buy a bag and they care about doing it as a family. If you stop by the booth and tell them which flavor you loved, they will light up.
The crew at the table
Every batch gets cut, seasoned and dried by the same crew that shows up at events. That means you'll see familiar faces if you come around more than once.
We also have what we call the dealer. That's the person who brings your order to your door when you order online. Once it's dropped off, the dealer sends a photo so you know it arrived. It's a small thing, but it makes ordering from us feel like getting a package from a friend.
And then there's me
I'm Aaliyah Garduno, Joseph and Sabrina's daughter. I'm studying web design, and I manage and maintain this website. That means I update the flavors, post the next event, watch the order forms and write these blog posts. It's a real-life class project that my family happens to eat. You can read a bit more about me on my author page.
Having a family business and a web design major under one roof is a great combination. My parents bring the flavors, and I try to make it easy for you to find them.
What we make
We make small batch beef jerky and carne seca, and our approach is simple: thin cut beef, a heavy hand with the seasoning and a long, slow dry. Our menu has 25 flavors, and the heat scale runs from 0 to 5.
Some of our top sellers are:
- X-Hot Green, our hottest green chile jerky
- Hot Cheetos, Takis and Hot Cheeto Pickle, for snack lovers
- Garlic Parm, Honey Teriyaki and Lemon Pepper, for easy crowd pleasers
- Mango Habanero, sweet up front with a slow burn
Want to see the whole list? The full menu has every flavor with its heat level. For the chile story, read our post on New Mexico jerky and green chile carne seca.
The hardware
Our family got a nice surprise at New Mexico Jerky Fest, where we won Most Exotic Flavor and Best Booth. We still can't believe it sometimes. The trophies sit proudly in our photos, and they remind us why we do this. We're heading back this Saturday, October 31, 2026, for the Halloween Edition at Isleta Resort & Casino. Come say hi, try a sample and see the booth in person.
Where to find us
We show up at pop ups, festivals and ball games around Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. If you want to know what's next, the dealer locator on the home page has our next stop, and you can sign up for dealer alerts. Need the practical details? Read where to buy jerky in Albuquerque or our guide to jerky in Rio Rancho.
We also have something new on the way. The FIXX Fiends VIP Club, a jerky subscription, is coming soon. You can get on the waitlist at the VIP section of the home page.
Say hi
You can text or call 505-922-5683 or 505-364-0678, or email jerkyfixx@gmail.com. We're also on Instagram, Facebook and Threads. A real person from the family writes back.
Thank you for letting us be part of your snack time. It means everything to a small family business.
