At Frontier, we bring the best of the Mexican Restaurant experience to Albuquerque, NM, with authentic flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. Rated 4.50 stars by 10813 reviewers, our restaurant is a favorite for guests who value quality, convenience, and accessible facilities.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Frontier
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
bacon ham, sausage or carne adovada, hash browns, toast or flour tortilla
bacon ham, sausage or carne adovada, hash browns, toast or flour tortilla
hash browns, toast or flour tortilla
hash brown, toast or flour tortilla
two eggs, beans & sauce on corn tortillas served with flour tortilla
one egg, beans & sauce on corn tortillas with flour tortilla
three eggs, green chile & cheddar cheese, served with tomato, hash browns & toast or flour tortilla
one egg, hash browns, cheddar cheese & green chile also available with bacon, ham, sausage, or carne adovada
ground round, french fries or hash browns, texas toast & salad
hickory smoke sauce, cheese, 1000 island & onion french fries & salad
usda-choice french fries or hash browns, texas toast & salad
with choice of dressing, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, chicken & egg. half size also available
with choice of dressing, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese & eggs. half size also available
with choice of dressing (ranch, italian, 1000 island, blue cheese, fat free raspberry vinaigrette)
beef, beans, cheese, lettuce tomato, & chips with salsa or ranch
3 or 5 crispy strips served with choice of sauce and fries
3 or 5 crispy strips served with choice of sauce and a dinner salad
flour tortilla, chicken, beef or carne adovada with cheese, lettuce & tomato
chicken, beef or carne adovada, cheese, lettuce & tomato
beans, cheese, lettuce & tomato
chicken, beef, or cheese with choice of: red chile, green chile stew or chopped green chile served with rice, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, & flour tortilla; half order also available
enchilada, taco, rice, beans & flour tortilla
beef, beans, green chile inside, green chile stew & cheese on top, w/rice & flour tortilla
beans, green chile inside, green chile salsa & cheese on top, w/ rice & flour tortilla
5 oz., 8 oz. or 12 oz.
chicken, beans, chips, cheese, jalapeño lettuce & tomato
salad dressing, tomato, pickles, onions & lettuce
salad dressing, tomato, pickles, onions & lettuce with cheddar cheese
double meat, american cheese, 1000 island dressing, tomato, pickles, onions & lettuce
red or green chile, cheddar cheese, onion & lettuce
hickory smoked sauce, onion & lettuce
mustard, ketchup, pickle & onion
on whole wheat with american cheese, lettuce, tomato & pickles
on whole wheat with american cheese
on whole wheat with salad dressing
on whole wheat with salad dressing
on whole wheat with salad dressing
with salad dressing or spicy honey mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles & swiss cheese
with salad dressing or spicy honey mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, swiss cheese & green chile
Alaskan white fish on a toasted bun with thousand island dressing and pickles
16 oz or 56 oz
16 oz or 56 oz
16 oz or 56 oz
16 oz or 56 oz
16 oz or 56 oz
16 oz or 56 oz
16 oz
dozen
six-pack
plain or western style
100+ flavors with Coca-Cola Freestyle
fresh brewed
hot or iced
Hear from our valued guests
We came here starving after a nice hike and accidentally came right after the church rush on a Sunday morning. This place was packed. The line was a little long but it went through very quickly and we were able to order in less than 5 minutes. The food that came out felt home-cooked and was so affordable. These are prices that are probably closer to pre-2010 levels. I ordered the half enchilada with the beef and the green chili and it was so good. The fries are very crunchy and you can tell they've been fried twice to give it that texture. Highly recommend this place as a New Mexico must visit
Always a pleasure to eat here! their tostadas are cheap and filling, and their soda options are the best around! all the workers are very kind and accommodating, and while the parking in the back is built weirdly there's always plenty of spaces.
We stopped in on our way back to Minnesota, glad we did ! Wow this food has so much flavor and the atmosphere is so cool ! The frontier BBQ sauce is killer !! Amazing !! Loved it ! A++
Folksy, hometown restaurant where the employees are local people, students with terrific service. I ordered the vegetarian burrito with a regular soda and under 10 to 15 minutes I was served, eating a delicious burrito at a clean table. I like supporting family-owned restaurant. 👍🏽🙏🏽🇺🇸💯👏🏽👏🏽
If you every come to Albuquerque this is a place to come to for breakfast lunch brunch or dinner. One of the oldest restaurants in town And open till late night. The hot salsa is great and goes with any food you order. Don’t forget to order a Cinnamon roll
The frontier has an amazing operation. It's next to the main university of New Mexico campus and it's obvious that many generations of students have brought their skills ranging from culinary arts to business to high tech have made the restaurant what it is today. For example, they have one of the first fully automated tortilla machines in the world where balls of dough are introduced at one end for fresh tortillas at the other. A line with wait times every 15 feet. A dozen order registers. At the pickup counter, I watched ten orders hit in a single minute, with one person tasked only to call up order numbers. Our order took less than five minutes. There must have been close to a hundred people working there. And ... Yum!
The food is absolutely delicious! I got green chicken enchiladas because that's what I always get when I go to a New Mexican restaurant for the first time. The flavor and tenderness of the shredded chicken took my breath away. They do not skimp with the chile or the chicken. The rice is well seasoned and perfectly al dente, not mushy or bland at all. It came with a freshly made tortilla and honey, essentially a personal size sopapilla. Also got the beef nachos on the side and even that was made with care and flavor. The staff behind the counter were efficient and kind and the staff out cleaning were so sweet and helpful. There's so much sitting room and the decor is a great blend of rustic and nostalgic. I would definitely go back again and again!
Yum yum yum. We only had a sweet roll and their hot apple cider a quick snack before hitting the road and so happy we did! It was sooo good 😋Their menu and other customers food looked delicious. Tons of seating and the line moves quickly. We will be back
We visited this place while visiting family in Querque and whats not to like? Food is good, flour tortillas are excellent, even took a dozen home for later. Customer service was prime! Loved the place and will be coming at least 3 times a year ❤️
Frontier Restaurant is an Albuquerque institution and a must visit when anywhere near the University of New Mexico. It's a fun, quick service cafeteria style diner that is an anchor business on Central avenue. I think they're sprawling. Dining room could also qualify as an art gallery for Americana John Wayne Western art. The real claim to glory for Frontier is the wonderful way they treat their employees and the way they support the community with several charitable projects. The cinnamon rolls are legendary!
Common questions about Frontier
Frontier is located at 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, United States, Albuquerque, NM, United States.
You can reach Frontier by calling +1 505-266-0550.
Frontier has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 10813 customer reviews.
Frontier features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Frontier features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Frontier features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Serves local specialty.
Frontier features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Frontier features the following offerings: Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Wine.
Frontier features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Frontier features the following amenities: Restroom.
Frontier features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Frontier features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
Frontier features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Frontier features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Frontier features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Frontier features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
Business Features
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