Food Nob Hill / UNM, Albuquerque
Frontier Restaurant
A place to eat in Nob Hill / UNM, Albuquerque, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Breakfast.
Why go
Busy diner across from the university since 1971, known for breakfast burritos and sweet rolls.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Albuquerque, alongside 4 sights, 2 activities and 1 place to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Frontier Restaurant and Two Fools Tavern. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Nob Hill / UNM
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Breakfast
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Albuquerque. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Frontier Restaurant
A sprawling, cheap Route 66 diner across from UNM since 1971, known for breakfast burritos, green chile stew and sweet rolls.
Food · Nob Hill · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Two Fools Tavern
A snug Irish pub on Central Avenue with a long whiskey list, Irish breakfasts and pints.
Drinks · Nob Hill · 0.6 mi straight-line - 3Guild Cinema
A single-screen independent cinema on Central Avenue showing art-house, foreign and cult films, with its neon sign lit after dark.
Activity · Nob Hill · 0.7 mi straight-line - 4Hotel Zazz
A Route 66 hotel on Central Avenue in Nob Hill that hosts the chile drop out front.
Stay · Nob Hill · 0.9 mi straight-line - 5Nob Hill Chile Drop
A giant lighted red chile is lowered at midnight over Central Avenue at Hotel Zazz, with a street party from about 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Activity · Nob Hill · 0.9 mi straight-line - 6Artichoke Cafe
A long-running special-occasion restaurant in East Downtown, known for steamed artichokes and seasonal New American plates.
Food · Nob Hill · 1.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Frontier Restaurant is a stop on our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Albuquerque
Another curated place to eat in Albuquerque. See the full Albuquerque guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Albuquerque run from 48°F in December to 96°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For Frontier Restaurant itself, we suggest: Breakfast.
Modelled monthly averages for Albuquerque from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Albuquerque weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 35.08000, -106.61900
- Destination
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
Frontier Restaurant: quick answers
How much time do you need at Frontier Restaurant?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Frontier Restaurant. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Frontier Restaurant?
Our pick: Breakfast. Insider tip: Order at the counter and add green chile to everything.
Which TripsCircle routes include Frontier Restaurant?
Frontier Restaurant appears on Santa Fe & Albuquerque, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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Plan Albuquerque
- Albuquerque travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Albuquerque weather by month
- Santa Fe to Albuquerque 58 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Albuquerque
- Albuquerque Museum Sight
- River of Lights Activity
- Los Poblanos Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.