Mollete slices of jalapeño or serrano peppers. It is then grilled in an oven until the cheese melts. The frijoles refritos are "frijol mantequilla" known outside of the region as "pinto beans". The traditional cheeses used were the queso ranchero, asadero or queso menonita. The queso ranchero is most similar to Parmesan with less aging, the asadero is a creamy provolone and the menonita most closely resembles Havarti. "Molletes" in southern Mexico can be served with salsa or "pico de gallo" or topped with sliced ham, chorizo, bacon or mushrooms. "Molletes" are considered a distant cousin of the Italian bruschetta dish.
Frontier Restaurant Frontier Restaurant Frontier Restaurant is a landmark New Mexican cuisine restaurant, located near the University of New Mexico, in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The restaurant has a Western design, with artwork and images related to the American Southwest and The Duke throughout. The current location known as the Frontier Restaurant was the site of Chisum's Drugstore, which contained a popular soda fountain. The current restaurant was started in 1971 by a couple from Austin, Texas, who served cowboy Tex-Mex, chuckwagon, and Mexican foods. They didn't incorporate New Mexican food into their menu right away, until a dishwasher named