Frontier Restaurant
A popular, long-standing diner opposite the University of New Mexico, operating since 1971 and famous for its sweet rolls and green chile stew.
Opened in 1971, this restaurant is located on Central Avenue, directly opposite the University of New Mexico, and will celebrate its 55th anniversary in 2026. It features five dining rooms that can accommodate over 300 people. Customers order and pick up food at the front counter before finding their own seats, with the full menu available all day. The signature item is the Frontier Sweet Roll, alongside breakfast burritos stuffed with eggs, hash browns, cheddar cheese, and green chile (with optional bacon or carne adovada). The green chile stew is also highly popular. Operating daily from 5:00 AM to midnight, it is a reliable choice for New Mexican flavors late at night or early in the morning.
Opening hours
Daily 5:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Nob Hill
- Central Avenue (Route 66) & KiMo Theatre
- National Hispanic Cultural Center
- ABQ BioPark Zoo
- Explora Science Center and Children's Museum
- New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
- Albuquerque Museum of Art and History