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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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Best Lunch Spots in Albuquerque (2025)

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Homestyle Southwestern fare, fresh tortillas, and legendary cinnamon rolls

cinnamon roll

friendly staff

fast service

affordable

breakfast burrito

new mexican food

great tortillas

green chile

Featured in Eater

Featured in The New Yorker

Featured on Bon Appetit

2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

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Information

Homestyle Southwestern fare, fresh tortillas, and legendary cinnamon rolls

cinnamon roll

friendly staff

fast service

affordable

breakfast burrito

new mexican food

great tortillas

green chile

Featured in Eater

Featured in The New Yorker

Featured on Bon Appetit

2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

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