For the last 20 years Frontier has slowly acquired the better part of the block facing Central Avenue across from the UNM campus. You will see study groups, people having coffee and lunch or the famous Frontier Cinnamon Roll, which is a huge, fresh sweet roll swimming in butter. The atmosphere is western and simple, with booths and tables. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at no particular time. New Mexican dishes, sandwiches, soups, stew and salads, chicken, ribs, fresh squeezed juice, sodas, tea and cappuccino are also offered.
Gyros Mediterranean features Greek and Middle Eastern food served in an eat-in cafe or as take-out. Join the scores of University of New Mexico students who have been crossing Central Avenue to grab a quick, filling gyro here since the early 1980s. Besides the beef and lamb-packed gyros, the menu is also full of soup and salad options. If you are eating in and fancy an appetizer, try the Saganaki: a bubbling hunk of cheese cooked in front of you. For dessert, Baklava is a must, or for a real indulgence, sample the Chocolava: delicious chocolate-covered Baklava.
This restaurant on Yale is a comfortable, rustic eating stop frequented by many UNM Lobo fans on their way to a football or basketball game. If you are with a group, share a platter of your choice of meat with their special, tangy sauce, served with big Texas toast, baked beans and slaw. The Alaskan King-Crab melts in your mouth. A full bar is available, complete with specialty liquors and cocktails.
El brunch en el Grove Market and Cafe siempre es muy concurrido, y razones no le faltan. El lugar ofrece una deliciosa selección de platos recién hechos para el desayuno, sándwiches fríos y calientes y ensaladas (se recomienda la Farmers Salad: un popurrí de remolachas, almendras, queso de cabra, espárragos, y pimientos amarillos y verdes). Los cócteles alegran la hora almuerzo: es posible degustar una copa de vinho verde (el "vino verde" portugués, difícil de encontrar en los Estados Unidos) o también una mimosa. Por último, pero no menos importante, The Grove también hace las mejores cupcakes de la ciudad.
Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar es una de las mejores pizzerías de la ciudad. Este pequeño restaurante tiene un ambiente moderno y acogedor, pero la gente viene aquí por la comida. La selección de pizzas es impresionante, y tienen especialidades diarias. Un imperdible es la pizza de albóndigas o la pizza bianca. Lo mejor de todo es que tiene una gran selección de vinos y cervezas para maridar con su comida. Preguntar por la selección libre de gluten.
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro comprises of three levels, which include the main dining area and bar, an upper balcony, and the Blues Cellar. The dining room is done up in earth tones, with stained glass and flowers creating a blithe ambiance, while the bar has an antique look—a combination of dark wood and mirrors. The upper balcony offers a view of diners below, while the Blues Cellar boasts of muted shades, small tables, and dim lighting—the perfect place for a private conversation. Zinc's menu comprises of contemporary American-French cuisine, you can munch on Steak Frites, Seared Ahi Tuna, and a host of other meat dishes (the bar features a lighter menu). The Cellar also features live jazz entertainment every Sunday, so music lovers can freak out!