The 18 Best Mexican Restaurants In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Frontera has been around since 1987, and it’s Rick Bayless’ first Chicago restaurant. We’re not crazy about the location, since it’s in River North and can get crowded with tourists, but the tasty Mexican food is worth sitting in a busy restaurant full of people carrying shopping bags from Michigan Ave. You’ll find guacamole, tacos, carne asada, enchiladas, and much more—all of which is done exceptionally well. It’s a good spot for when you have plans downtown after dinner and/or you find yourself at the AMC on Michigan." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru