Frontier

The 25 Best Restaurants in Albuquerque, New Mexico | Eater

"As an institution of college grub with a knack for New Mexican breakfast, Frontier is known for its sprawling dining rooms bustling with hungry students trying to ease into the day after a long night and professors fueling up for lectures at the nearby University of New Mexico. Sure, Frontier isn’t especially nuanced, but locals and tourists line up every day to dig into heavy-hitting breakfast burritos and the famous rolls generously dusted with cinnamon sugar and glistening in butter. Vibe check: If you’re on the go, call ahead to pick up your order at the walk-up window to forego the unpredictable lines." - Justin De La Rosa

Where to Eat in Albuquerque | Bon Appétit

"A more-than-50-year-old institution across from the University of New Mexico that has preserved much of its old-school charm; tortillas are still made in-house on full view, and its famous breakfast burrito—tortilla wrapped around ground beef, green chile and beans, smothered with green chile stew and shredded cheddar—is a local favorite." - ByEric See

Hatch Chilies and Southwestern Hygge at Ursula | The New Yorker

"In the parking lot of Frontier Restaurant, a beloved cafeteria where I did as the locals do and smeared honey on warm flour tortillas." - Hannah Goldfield

A Chile Road Trip on the I-25 from Las Cruces to Denver | Eater

"A legendary, late-night university-area diner famous for massive cinnamon rolls and two large vats of complimentary red and green chiles; patrons dunk cinnamon-roll pieces into the chiles for an unexpectedly delicious sweet-and-spicy bite." - Gustavo Arellano

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.