A great local restaurant is the Frontier. It is across the street from UNM. They serve local New Mexican-style food as well as burgers and fries. They are open 24 hrs. and are very informal and inexpensive. You order at the counter and then take your food to the table. They have fresh-squeezed orange juice that we all love. If you are looking for a fine dining experience this is NOT it, but the food is good and you don't have to worry about your kids disturbing anyone.
Another restaurant is Flying Star. The Flying Star is a local hangout that used to be called Double Rainbow. All walks of life hang out here. You order at the counter and then the food is brought to you. They have a huge variety of food from Asian to American to Mexican. They have fabulous baked goods that are made locally. They are open 6 am to 11 pm, so you can have an early breakfast if your kids are still on another time zone. It is a bit pricey, but the food is really yummy and casual enough to enjoy a meal with the kids.
505.275.8311
Dions is a pizza and sub restaurant. You order at the counter and take your food to the table. Or you can call ahead of time and have it ready when you get there. They have fresh pizzas, subs, and salads. It is casual and moderately priced.
Sweet Tomatoes is a buffet restaurant that serves soup, salad, bread, pasta, and desserts. The kids can eat right away, which is always a bonus. The food is great, plus it is casual and moderately priced. 505.888.6131
Nothing But Noodles is a casual restaurant with all varieties of noodle dishes from around the world and salads. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. (Notice a pattern here?) It is moderately priced and the food is good. 505.837.2695
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