All these restaurants are within walking distance from UNM (well, except Blue Dragon). Names with an asterisk* are personal top choices!

Frontier Restaurant*- You haven't been to Albuquerque if you haven't been to the Fontier, and you haven't been to the Frontier of you haven't had one of their famous Cinnamon Rolls! Right across the street from the UNM bookstore, very affordable. 2400 Central Ave SE (505) 266-0550

20 Carrots Cafe*- Features an excellent vegetarian menu. 2110 Central Ave SE (505) 242-1320

Saggio's*- Some of the best pizzas in town, and the decoration of the place is fantastic! You can even check it out online. 107 Cornell Dr SE (505) 255-5454

Gyros Mediterranean*- Popular Greek food, Gyros is an inexpensive, good-for-you restaurant. 106 Cornell Dr SE #A (505) 255-4401

R B Winning Coffee Co*- Delicious coffee, excellent food, and a great ambience. 111 Harvard Dr SE (505) 266-0000

Kai's Chinese Restaurant *- Voted Best Chinese food in town. 138 Harvard Dr SE (505) 266-8388

El Patio- Excellent food, service is OK... 142 Harvard SE, (505) 268-4245 Next door to Kai's.

Sakura Teriyaki- 2108 Central Ave SE (505) 243-7500

Olympia Cafe* - Tasty Greek food. 2210 Central SE. (505) 266-5222

Fortune Cookie Restaurant- 2300 Central Ave SE #C (505) 255-8500

Irysh Mac's Coffee House*- Check out their exotic coffees and pastries made by Dagmar's Delectables. 110 Yale Blvd SE (505) 265-5597

Perico's- Burrito heaven! Right across the street from Yrish Mac's.

Salsa Fresca Burritos- Mexican style rice and beans burritos. 120 Harvard SE. (505) 255-2013

Bandito Hideout- 2128 Central Ave SE (505) 242-5366

Souper Salad- All-you-can-eat salad, soup, and baked potato bar. Has sandwiches, too. 1606 Central SE. (505) 243-9751

Thai House- Authentic Thai food at a reasonable price. 106 Buena Vista SE. (505) 247-9205

66 Diner - 50s diner, rescued from 50s blandness by the New Mexico touch. Best milkshakes in town. 1405 Central SE. 247-1421

DG's Deli and Market- East Coast style deli. 1418 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr NE. 247-3354

Fajita Factory- Old Mexican. Fajitas a specialty. 2004 Central SE. 247-2574

Blue Dragon Coffeehouse*- OK, this place is not that close to UNM, it's more in between Le Baron Hotel and UNM but.....it is one of the coolest places to hang out. Blue Dragon has excellent service, beverages, and food, as well as artwork displayed and live performers. 1517 Girard Blvd NE (505) 268-5159 MAP

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