Frontier by Alamo

I have missed the original Alamo as a favorite lunch haunt and thought they were gone forever. Somehow I missed the memo that they had moved and rebranded. My daughter set me straight and away we went. So glad we did!The new place (new to me) is a welcome improvement, with seats actually inside instead of on a patio. Very important in February! The food is as good as I remember, maybe better. Certainly the pork is (once again) the best restaurant bbq pork in the area -- smoky, tangy, a little heat a la Texas style. If I wanted better, I'd have to make it myself. The texas caviar was a little bland, nothing salt didn't help. A pop of onion would have gone a long way. The brisket sandwich was very good, carrying lots of flavor with simple seasoning under the sauce. The accompanying fries were good and hot and were paired with a nice aioli. The mushroom quesadilla (special order accommodated, subbing in shrooms for meat) was surprisingly good. I was impressed with the flavor since it isn't a menu feature. The jalapeno mac and cheese carried a little punch to it, maybe more than the delicate cheese should be expected to stand up to, flavor wise.Excellent rediscovery! Four stars, would be five if they weren't "out of iced tea" during a Saturday lunch. (Come on, guys.)

Delicious dinner in an inviting and laid back environment. We had a wonderful anniversary dinner tonight, enjoying some of the new menu items as well as our favorite go-tos. The service is well paced, the food and drinks are tasty, and the menu is creative and versatile. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other new items!

We went after the monument 10k and had a great experience. The wait staff was awesome and attentive, and our food was delicious. Everyone was extremely satisfied with their meals and their drinks. I got a salad and added grilled chicken to it. They forgot the chicken, but had it out to me right away, I would go back.

A great little restaurant tucked away in a quiet older neighborhood. Had a wonderful lunch with a friend here last month ... we sat next to the giant bear! It's a fun atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and gave excellent service. All of our food tasted amazing with great flavors. Nothing was bland or overcooked.Will definitely dine here again!

CHILE RELLENOS are the best over ever had! Everything we've ordered is amazing. Great spot with live music as well!

Had a great time at Frontier last night! My girlfriend and I met for dinner at 630. We were promptly seated and then assisted by the waitress. We both got the poblano margarita. So delicious, not too sweet, not too spicy, tajin rim (yum). For dinner I had the pork bbq sandwich with collards. She had the half rack with fries and coleslaw. The food didnt take too long to arrive, maybe 20 mins, but we were chatting away so felt like no time at all had passed. The bbq was SO GOOD! It wasn't dry, had a nice peppery/smokey flavor, the sauce was a nice touch but didn't carry the sandwich. The bun was soft and the sandwich didn't fall apart while eating it. The collards were good as well, not over or undercooked. My friend wasn't the biggest fan of the ribs but she enjoyed them enough to eat half of them and she (we) enjoyed the fries as well. The place filled up fast as we were dining but even with all of the tables full, it didn't feel crowded or loud. So glad to have finally checked this place out! Will definitely be back with more friends and family!

Great expat bartender go for the nachos and the chili relleno pass on the Q a bit tired.

The restaurant was cool (1st visit), service was great, but the food was SUPER DISAPPOINTING. Alamo was shack with the best BBQ food in Richmond! I went last night and was served a cold meal with cold cornbread. I was in shock, paid and left. I'll never come back after this experience. Super disappointed!!!

So happy to find out Alamo is still around! I've been enjoying their BBQ since I was a kid. I actually walked past the restaurant after the Church Hill Irish festival and didn't even know it. The food is still fantastic with plenty of things to choose from. Great environment with an intimate bar setting along with friendly staff. Perfect date night spot or hangout for friends.

So, the food was delicious and portioned well, and the bear was friendly, but I really came to highlight Noelle. It was one of those days where a series of factors left them understaffed, and she kept the place going! Friendly, professional, and attentive as she bounced from table to table and worked to keep everyone happy. Fantastic service from her that made the wait not sting.