A well-known Albuquerque restaurant has become the center of a growing political flashpoint after a viral TikTok video sparked protests over claims that the establishment offers a discount to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
The controversy centers on the Frontier Restaurant, a longtime staple located directly across from the University of New Mexico campus. The restaurant, popular with students, locals, and visitors alike, has recently drawn criticism from fringe activist groups after allegations surfaced online that it extends a “military discount” to ICE personnel.
The backlash intensified after a TikTok video from extremist activist account @drlmc—reshared on X by the account @LongTimeHistory—encouraged followers to boycott the restaurant and protest its policies. The video claims that ICE agents frequent the restaurant and use it as a place to coordinate enforcement actions.
“They allow agents to sit inside for hours and plan how to kidnap neighbors,” one protester alleged in the video, without providing evidence. The TikTok post further urged viewers to reconsider patronizing the business, stating, “Choose where to spend your money—don’t be complicit!”
The video also included inflammatory rhetoric targeting ICE agents, with one protester declaring, “ICE are not military, they are federal goons.”
The claims quickly gained traction online, prompting a tiny gaggle of agitators to gather outside the Frontier Restaurant with haphazardly written signs. Protesters held them and chanted slogans criticizing both ICE and businesses perceived to support federal immigration enforcement.
Supporters of the restaurant argue that the backlash is misplaced and politically motivated. Many point out that businesses routinely serve members of law enforcement and government agencies without incident, and that offering discounts—whether to military, veterans, or other public servants—is a common practice across the country.
“Frontier Restaurant is beloved in New Mexico. Often, the first stop for people flying in. Do not think their business will suffer a bit. If anything, increase it,” wrote Paulette Lucas on X.
The account @TDog73 added, “I normally don’t speak out for local businesses but the Frontier is now coming under attack by the useless dregs of our society. Who is with me on supporting them like they have never been supported before? Let’s flood their restaurant and laugh in the faces of the perennial losers. See you all on Saturday for lunch.”
“Frontier will now get all my disposable income, finally someone in New Mexico who actually supports the USA!” wrote Mario Avila on X.
The protest comes amid heightened national debate over immigration enforcement and the role of local communities in either supporting or resisting federal actions. Fringe activists have refused to take a somewhat objective approach, calling for ICE’s complete and total destruction, which would cripple public safety for New Mexicans and Americans.
God Bless and Long Live the Frontier!
I thought restaurants could give a discount if they wanted. If I were in Albuquerque I’d go dine at Frontier. I’m guessing none of those folks have anything better to do with their time. If the media would ignore them it would help.
Get the worthless politicos out of office who do not support unlawful assembly or riot control.
…and who would that be you ask?
Anything (I did not say anyone- far left zealots are insane and do not count as human beings) with a (D) involved in voting.
Simple fix. Permanently solved.
This is nothing more than a tempest in a teapot. Completely stupid.
They always want to target free thinkers and those that don’t follow the dem agenda. Support Frontier Restaurant and ignore the haters. We want law and order in NM. Praying for blessings on that business!
The Frontier is under attack. Call in the cavalry!
These dumb protesters will only increase business for Frontier Restaurant..
I know the owners of Frontier Restaurant since they open the restaurant over 50 years ago. They are the most philanthropic kind family that gives to so many charities.
These illegals are called illegal because they entered the Country illegally. Is it like those who like to interpret the Bible phases to fit their agenda and not read the Bible entirely, or a cafeteria Catholic who chooses abortion as heath care?
This radical left has targeted a grassroots, patriotic , conservative establishment. We need to support them by saying NO to these lying bastards who let everyone who has committed heinous crime in their country do the same here. I bet the leader is from Soros backed money pot.
RMG,
SPOT-ON,,,,,,,B-I-N-G-O.
Fascist? Calling for a boycott of a place of business because they may have a different point of view and calling them fascist is the definition of fascism by these leftist communist morons! To hell with them. I’m going to go to Frontier with my family for breakfast now!
Makes me want to drive the three hours up to ABQ just to go in and support the Frontier by having dinner and leaving a good tip. I am so disgusted by lib/dems protesting anything and everything. I think we conservatives should counter protest everything and where these self righteous nimrods go.
Wish I didn’t live so far away. I love Frontier! Typical liberal desire to control lives! Great job Frontier!
I haven’t visited the Frontier on Central Ave for years mainly because of the congestion, scarcity of parking, panhandlers, and general crime in the area. I’m putting all that aside and will head to the Frontier for breakfast this weekend in support of the owners and their support of all law enforcement including ICE.
So many important things to protest and the idiots chose this! Bunch of dildoes!
Root cause…what do these protestors have in common ? they, and most likely their liberal parents, grew up watching sesame street…4500+ episodes of anti -American propogamda…the worst weapon against America since fdr and lbj.
Praise the Lord!!! I hope they become so Blessed because of it that they would be able to provide free meals to ICE in the future. Hallelujah
Ditto!
never underestimate the stupidity of the leftist, woke, liberals.
Bravo Frontier!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
I love the Frontier Restaurant, now I love them even more . Need to go there more often now. Stand your ground Frontier, we got your back
Did they undocumented couldn’t come in?
I lived on Cornell back in the late 60’s. It used to be Chisholms and went there frequently for breakfast, lunch and some shopping. When I went back to UNM in 1971, it was Frontier. It grew and grew and became the institution it is today. I haven’t been now in a few years, but we agoing this Saturday. I hope the LibTards are there so we can laugh at the ignorant asses. I hope APD is there too, like the old days when the Hippies hung out for hours, not buying anything. Maybe we’ll run into the LIFETIME CAREER STUDENTS that seemed to live there. Bravo the Rainacheks. (are they still there?)
If you don’t feel like going down to the Frontier in the U district, you can always support them by going to one of the many Golden Pride restaurants in town. It’s always a treat to get one of their dinners and I can honestly say I’ve never been let down.
Being in a country beyond short tourism or going past 180 day limits that both Canada and Mexico have results in arrest, detention, and deportation.
There are no ‘affirmative defenses’ or appeals.
Democrats have gotten around this by creating ‘temporary protection’ or not following ‘asylum’ statutes. So, the illegal aliens and Democrats are both breaking the law.
They are not your ‘neighbors’ or ‘community.’ That is just code Obama uses to encourage illegal aliens to vote.
Sad the Leftist are targeting a such great business in Albuquerque. What does Mayor Keller have to say about this business that has supported a lot of programs and donations to this community for many years? Folks, Socialism is here in Albuquerque and your favorite business may be next. It does not surprise me that a lot of New Mexican’s are moving away from our state.
For me I will continue to eat and support this business!
I love the Frontier and I love ICE!! My husband and I will go even more now and spread this with all of our friends who love it too!! Those protesting morons do not have to eat there but the rest of us will continue to enjoy the great food!!