Frontier
- from USD 3
- Step-free access
- Ideal for friends, solo
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Why go
- Sweet rolls are among Frontier’s best-known dishes.
- More than 100 Western-themed artworks decorate the restaurant.
- Five dining rooms span 8,000 square feet.
Opening hours
Today05:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday05:00 – 00:00
Tuesday05:00 – 00:00
Wednesday05:00 – 00:00
Thursday05:00 – 00:00
Friday05:00 – 00:00
Saturday05:00 – 00:00
Sunday05:00 – 00:00
Good to know
BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchLate NightHighchairs AvailableParking AvailableTakeoutWheelchair Accessible
Dishes to try
- Carne adovada
- Breakfast burritos
- Green chile cheeseburgers
- Green chile stew
Atmosphere
- The casual dining rooms are a place to people-watch and see a cross-section of Albuquerque residents.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
- Students A popular UNM hangout where college students can study or relax over food.
Shorts
History
Frontier has served Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico community since 1971.
- 1971Dorothy and Larry Rainosek founded Frontier with 15 menu items and five employees. Customer requests led it to add New Mexican cuisine.
- By 1989Frontier had expanded into adjoining buildings on the block.
- Early 1990sFrontier operated around the clock.
How to get there
- On footFrontier is across Central Avenue from the University of New Mexico main campus, at Central and Cornell.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair access is available.
Sources: Frontier Restaurant - Wikipedia · Albuquerque - Wikivoyage (eat) · Frontier: menu (its own site) · Frontier: how it describes itself (its own site… · checked 11 Oct 2026
Where
2400 Central Ave SE, NM, Albuquerque
- Website
- frontierrestaurant.com/
- Phone
- +15052660550
Questions and answers
Which meals does Frontier serve?
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch and late-night meals.
What can I buy in bulk at Frontier?
Tortillas, chile, carne adovada, posole, green chile stew and sweet rolls.
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