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Frontier

Mexican restaurant · Albuquerque ·

Frontier

Mexican restaurant · Albuquerque ·
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Across from UNM since 1971, Frontier remains a daytime staple for green chile stew, burritos, and its famous sweet rolls. Celebrated by Bon Appétit and countless guides for capturing the everyday flavors students and locals crave.

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Homestyle Southwestern fare, legendary sweet rolls, and chile

sweet roll
green chile
breakfast burrito
counter service
carne adovada
friendly staff
affordable
tortillas
Google Rating
4.5 (10.7K)
Yelp Rating
4.1
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2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Get directions

$10–20

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Information

Homestyle Southwestern fare, legendary sweet rolls, and chile

sweet roll
green chile
breakfast burrito
counter service
carne adovada
friendly staff
affordable
tortillas
Google Rating
4.5 (10.7K)
Yelp Rating
4.1
Featured in Eater
Featured in
Featured in The New Yorker
Featured in
Featured on Bon Appetit
Featured in

2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
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Frontier by Justin De La Rosa
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