Frontera Grill
Mexican restaurant · Near North Side
445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
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Highlights
Authentic regional Mexican fare in a festive space; famous desserts
Authentic regional Mexican fare in a festive space; famous desserts
"This Mexican restaurant is offering carryout and delivery, and also selling cocktail kits so you can make things like margaritas at home." - adrian kane
"Rick Bayless’s (Outstanding Restaurant, 2007; Rick Bayless, Humanitarian of the Year, 1998; Outstanding Chef, 1995) name has become synonymous with Mexican cuisine and 30 years after it first opened, his flagship restaurant still operates at the consistently high level that diners have come to expect. Frontera focuses on a contemporary style of cooking driven by traditional ingredients. Bayless’ salsas, seasonings, and marinades have also been so popular that they’ve spawned a line of retail products, while the Frontera empire continues to expand with no sign of slowing down." - Naomi Waxman
"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
"Frontera has been in River North since 1987. And even though it’s way past the point of “hot and new” it’s still a good option if you’re looking for Mexican food in the neighborhood. Particularly things like enchiladas, tacos, carne asada, and moles—which are all done very well. The brightly colored space is casual, the service is always friendly, and they have a cute sidewalk patio that’s great for people-watching." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Rick Bayless’s flagship restaurant showcases the regional flavors of Mexico, but the legendary house dessert is a wholly unique creation thanks to acclaimed pastry chef Jennifer Enyart. Desserts include a lemon meringue pie made with Meyer lemon curd and passionfruit-mango sorbet; or a creamy tres leches cake with toasted peanuts, spiced banana ice cream, and a peanut-piloncillo meringue. Book your reservation at Resy." - Ashok Selvam
