Frontera Grill - Chicago

They can't go wrong with frontera or topolobampo... I mean, come on. that is a rick bayless mexican restaurant. it won't be better than that. in December I first sat at frontera on my birthday and not only recorded our big party, but all loved each and all they ordered! oh, and we loved the margaritas that I visited last week for my annual day and as expected, they surpassed my expectations again. if they are in chicago, this is one must go on their list of places!

This is one of the best restaurants in the city. I love dining here, although not as much as I want. eating is really good and authentic. menu is always fresh and full of local products. brunch, lunch, dinner all the big decisions here. If you like to eat some authentic Mexican food and eat great drinks, they try this place. always fresh and new items often. rick bayless is one of the best chefs eveer.

Drink the right margaritas and munch fresh chips and salsas while waiting for a table. then they enjoy authentic yet inventive Mexican cuisine created in world famous chef rick bayless' inimitable style. abeelish!

We have dined from city guests who had a special interest in this restaurant. incapable of getting a reservation, we have taken our chances and for brunch at 15.00 o'clock. they told us there was a waiting period of an hour, but could look for sitting in the bar. the room was full and I inquired about the table for four outside, that was empty and they told us we could take it! strange that the hostess did not follow these tables, but we enjoyed the place though it was a very hot day. the special strawberry/habanero guacamole was delicious, but the queso fundido was strange tasteless. the black beans were very good, the orangy not so much. I had a whip that was plentiful enough for a main course. the gays were very good.

We dined with out of town guests who had a special interest in this restaurant. Unable to get a reservation, we took our chances and dropped by for brunch at about 1pm. We were told there would be a wait of one hour but could look for seats at the bar. That room was full and I inquired about the table for four outside that was empty and they told us we could take it! Strange that the hostess does not keep track of those tables, but we enjoyed the spot, although it was a very hot day. The special strawberry/habanero guacamole was delicious but the queso fundido was strangely flavorless. The black beans were very good, the orangy ones not so much. I had ceviche which was plentiful enough for a main course. The pork tacos were very good.