It’s hard to miss Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It’s located right across from the University of New Mexico, and its bright yellow roof shines like a beacon to all who love delicious Mexican food. Check it out:

Everyone in Albuquerque immediately recognizes this icon with its bright yellow roof. This is the place to get delicious Mexican food…and famous sweet rolls.

Hungryfatty/Zomato You’ll find it at 2400 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.

With five different dining rooms, this place is immense! It seats more than 300 people, which is good because it’s always packed on the weekends. Each dining room is decorated differently, and you could spend hours looking at al the art work on the walls.

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John Wayne makes a feature appearance here. You’ll find images of The Duke scattered throughout the restaurant - the owners are big fans. You’ll also see lots of art work by local artists.

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Start your morning off right with breakfast at Frontier Restaurant. You’ll love the breakfast burritos, and they also have standard American breakfasts with bacon, eggs, and even pancakes.

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College students and Albuquerque residents from all walks of life flock to Frontier for its famous sweet rolls. When you need a sweet treat, this pastry hits the spot.

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The Frontier Burrito is the signature item on the menu, and it’s absolutely delicious. It’s stuffed full of beef, beans, and green chile, then smothered with green chile sauce and topped with cheese. Served alongside rice, this monster will fill you up.

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You also can’t go wrong with the chicken, beef, or cheese enchiladas, and if you’re having trouble deciding, you should get the combo plate with one enchilada, one taco, rice and beans.

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If you’d like to share an order with friends, try the chicken nachos. They’re piled high with chicken, beans, chips, cheese, jalapeño, lettuce, and tomato.

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The other menu item that’s surprisingly tasty here? The burgers! You don’t normally find juicy, delicious burgers at a Mexican restaurant, but Frontier serves them up hot and tasty.

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Frontier Restaurant is open every day of the week, from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m..

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Visit Frontier Restaurant’s website to learn more about this iconic eatery, and follow its Facebook page for all the latest events and specials.

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You’ll find it at 2400 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.

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