Frontier Restaurant
35°04′48″N 106°37′08″W / 35.080°N 106.619°W
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![]() Central Avenue at the Frontier Restaurant, Albuquerque New Mexico, May 2010 - looking east, University of New Mexico on the left | |
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Established | 1971 |
Dress code | Casual |
Street address | 2400 Central Ave SE |
City | Albuquerque |
State | New Mexico |
Postal/ZIP Code | 87106 |
Country | United States |
Website | frontierrestaurant |
Frontier Restaurant is a landmark New Mexican cuisine restaurant, located near the University of New Mexico, in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico.[1][2][3] The restaurant has a Western design, with artwork and images related to the American Southwest and The Duke throughout.[4][5]
History
The current location known as the Frontier Restaurant was the site of Chisum's Drugstore, which contained a popular soda fountain.[3] The current restaurant was started in 1971 by a couple from Austin, Texas, who served cowboy Tex-Mex, chuckwagon, and Mexican foods. They didn't incorporate New Mexican food into their menu right away, until a dishwasher named Eddie Montoya showed the owners the local cuisine.[6]
Today
Their most recognized menu items include their sweet rolls, green chile cheeseburgers, green chile stew, and red/green chile burritos.[5][7][8] They also serve other New Mexican fare like, huevos rancheros, enchiladas, hamburgers, sandwiches, and steak.[9][10][11] The Frontier is a popular hangout spot for UNM students due to its proximity to campus (across the street), low cost meals, and good food.
References
- ^ Blond, Becca; Krist, Josh; Denniston, Jennifer; Yanagihara, Wendy (2010). Lonely Planet Arizona, New Mexico & the Grand Canyon Trips. Lonely Planet. pp. 247ff. ISBN 978-1-74220-393-5.
- ^ Fodor's (2014). Fodor's In Focus Santa Fe: with Taos and Albuquerque. Fodor's Travel Publications. pp. 302ff. ISBN 978-0-8041-4237-3.
- ^ a b Lazell, Carleen; Payne, Melissa (2007). Historic Albuquerque: An Illustrated History. HPN Books. pp. 62ff. ISBN 978-1-893619-75-3.
- ^ "John Wayne Art". FrontierRestaurant.com. Frontier Restaurant. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
- ^ a b Nye, Valerie; Barco, Kathy (2009). Breakfast New Mexico Style. Sunstone Press. pp. 36–37. ISBN 978-0-86534-716-8.
- ^ Feucht, Andrea (2012). Food Lovers' Guide to Santa Fe, Albuquerque & Taos: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Globe Pequot. pp. 138ff. ISBN 978-0-7627-9053-1.
- ^ "Neil Patrick Harris Talks about Hosting the Oscars, Where His Zia Tattoo is, and Frontier Burritos". NewsCastic. October 16, 2014. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
- ^ Host: Adam Richman (2011). Travis on a Silver Platter. Man v. Food Nation (Television).
- ^ Garduño, Gil (June 22, 2012). "The Frontier Restaurant — Albuquerque, New Mexico". Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
- ^ O’Neill, Zora (October 20, 2011). "36 Hours in Albuquerque". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
- ^ "Frontier Restaurant Menu" (PDF). FrontierRestaurant.com. Frontier Restaurant. Retrieved 2015-04-24.