Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque absolutely lived up to the hype—it’s the kind of place that feels instantly welcoming the moment you walk in. We stopped by on a local’s recommendation and ended up falling in love with the green chile stew and their famous sweet roll. The food is hearty, flavorful, and comforting, the service is fast and friendly, and the vibe is laid-back with a fun, retro Southwestern charm. It’s right across from UNM, but somehow it still feels cozy and familiar. I’d go back in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone wanting a true taste of New Mexico.
Jeff Bitton
Green chile stew on a cool day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Melissa Franklin
Amazing breakfast! Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Serrica Michalek
Both Breakfast burritos came out with a soggy tortillas so we decided to just eat the inside, which was decent. I got coffee but they only had one cream and plain sugar for options. The place definitely could use a deep clean. The area has alot of homeless so it was a bit sketchy pulling up to the restaurant. Otherwise, maybe stay away from the burritos.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
George Porras
Excellent service and food was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mailea Dalley
Make sure to get one of those cinnamon rolls!!
Eugene Dunaway
Albuquerque Staple
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Grimes
The parking is kinda sketchy but once you get in thr restaurant it has a great energy and the food was great. Lots to choose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawn J
The Frontier was a decent local restaurant that seems to have been around awhile. Located across from thd University of New Mexico, it makes sense this is a good place for locals. The set up of ordering at the counter and then picking up your food when your number is called seems to work well for quickly moving large numbers of people through quickly.
We went for breakfast and had a #1 (eggs, hash browns, carne adovada and a tortilla) and a #6 (huevos rancheros), both with red sauce. The food was fine. Just not quite as good as the other locations we've eaten at in town.
There are lots of tables and the atmosphere is comfortable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jesse Naylor
I have not eaten the frontier for at least a decade. What an amazing meal I had with a good friend of mine who was in town and goes every time he visits albuquerque. I can see why. Somehow I forgot how good the food was. The red chile was the best I've had in a very long time.
It's a great establishment! Fast, good food, near all. It can seem hectic, especially after a Popejoy or isotopes event, but it's a perfect place to go after these events.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Fran Van Milligan
The Burrito meal was suggested by the cashier after I asked her what her favorite meal was. This meal was fantastic,great tasting, very nutritious. All food groups were presented beautifully. It was very energizing. Five stars Frontier! Thank you for being our favorite neighborhood restaurant!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kristi H
We stopped at Frontier on our way out of town. Plenty of parking was available, they took our orders very quickly and we had our food writhing about 10 minutes. We all ordered a breakfast plate with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, Fresh-squeezed orange juice and coffee. All were delicious!
SunnyW358
I have been to this restaurant many times and it is a laid-back place that represents a slice of life in Albuquerque. The place is very popular and at certain times, you have to line up to order. The menu is varied and I would not say it was best food I have had, but the prices are affordable to many. I read somewhere that Frontier restaurant had the best sweet role in town and I had to go and taste it. It was a bit over $3.00 and was a good accompaniment to black coffee, but I would not say it was the best I have had. Anyway, as I said before, this restaurant is an institution in itself and I continue to support it.
geobarter
My favorite food is a hamburger. I had a green chili cheeseburger and fries at Frontier. The service was self, you order at a counter. I liked the burger but, it was luke warm at best. The fries were awesome. The price was OK. We were a little worried about parking, but, the alleys behind the frontier have lots of parking.
Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque absolutely lived up to the hype—it’s the kind of place that feels instantly welcoming the moment you walk in. We stopped by on a local’s recommendation and ended up falling in love with the green chile stew and their famous sweet roll. The food is hearty, flavorful, and comforting, the service is fast and friendly, and the vibe is laid-back with a fun, retro Southwestern charm. It’s right across from UNM, but somehow it still feels cozy and familiar. I’d go back in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone wanting a true taste of New Mexico.
Green chile stew on a cool day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing breakfast! Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Both Breakfast burritos came out with a soggy tortillas so we decided to just eat the inside, which was decent. I got coffee but they only had one cream and plain sugar for options. The place definitely could use a deep clean. The area has alot of homeless so it was a bit sketchy pulling up to the restaurant. Otherwise, maybe stay away from the burritos.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Excellent service and food was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Make sure to get one of those cinnamon rolls!!
Albuquerque Staple
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The parking is kinda sketchy but once you get in thr restaurant it has a great energy and the food was great. Lots to choose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Frontier was a decent local restaurant that seems to have been around awhile. Located across from thd University of New Mexico, it makes sense this is a good place for locals. The set up of ordering at the counter and then picking up your food when your number is called seems to work well for quickly moving large numbers of people through quickly.
We went for breakfast and had a #1 (eggs, hash browns, carne adovada and a tortilla) and a #6 (huevos rancheros), both with red sauce. The food was fine. Just not quite as good as the other locations we've eaten at in town.
There are lots of tables and the atmosphere is comfortable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I have not eaten the frontier for at least a decade. What an amazing meal I had with a good friend of mine who was in town and goes every time he visits albuquerque. I can see why. Somehow I forgot how good the food was. The red chile was the best I've had in a very long time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It's a great establishment! Fast, good food, near all. It can seem hectic, especially after a Popejoy or isotopes event, but it's a perfect place to go after these events.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
The Burrito meal was suggested by the cashier after I asked her what her favorite meal was. This meal was fantastic,great tasting, very nutritious. All food groups were presented beautifully. It was very energizing. Five stars Frontier! Thank you for being our favorite neighborhood restaurant!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We stopped at Frontier on our way out of town. Plenty of parking was available, they took our orders very quickly and we had our food writhing about 10 minutes. We all ordered a breakfast plate with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, Fresh-squeezed orange juice and coffee. All were delicious!
I have been to this restaurant many times and it is a laid-back place that represents a slice of life in Albuquerque. The place is very popular and at certain times, you have to line up to order. The menu is varied and I would not say it was best food I have had, but the prices are affordable to many. I read somewhere that Frontier restaurant had the best sweet role in town and I had to go and taste it. It was a bit over $3.00 and was a good accompaniment to black coffee, but I would not say it was the best I have had. Anyway, as I said before, this restaurant is an institution in itself and I continue to support it.
My favorite food is a hamburger. I had a green chili cheeseburger and fries at Frontier. The service was self, you order at a counter. I liked the burger but, it was luke warm at best. The fries were awesome. The price was OK. We were a little worried about parking, but, the alleys behind the frontier have lots of parking.
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