Elevated Mexican cuisine by Rick Bayless, where authentic flavors meet upscale dining in Chicago.
Enjoy authentic, chef-driven Mexican dishes in a vibrant, upscale setting with full table service.
Explore rotating seasonal specialties and a dedicated vegetarian menu with flavorful options like mushroom enchiladas.
Sip on expertly crafted margaritas, mezcal-based drinks, and an extensive beverage selection.
Host gatherings with customized catering options and private dining experiences for special occasions.
Order your favorite dishes for pickup or delivery through our website and partner services.
The food is absolutely delicious. There is a full vegetarian menu available if you have vegetarians in your party. Order the chips and salsa as an appetizer. You will not regret it. I ordered the Barbacoa which is a seasonal dish made with lamb. It is topped with onion and cilantro. It comes with black beans a chick pea dip for your tacos, and a tamarind sauce. The options to build your taco are overwhelming in the best way possible. I ended up tearing my tortillas in pieces and pinching the barbacoa and varying the topping options with every bite. My wife who is vegetarian ordered the Puebla vegetarian enchilada it had mushrooms as the filling and topped with onions and cilantro. She offered me a few bites and I may just order that when we return! It was so full of flavor in every bite. We topped them meal off with Mexican vanilla and Mexican ice cream. It tasted exactly how I remember the last time we visited Oaxaca. The staff in the restaurant are all friendly and attentive. I highly recommend you stop into Frontera Grill.
I hadn't been here in many years, since we lived in Chicago, but I was excited to return and was very happy that it is still excellent. I had the wonderful enchiladas with mole sauce. Our tabled shared the ceviche and plantains plus some mezcal margaritas. The atmosphere is very busy and a bit loud but there is an upscale and intimate feeling. Can't wait to go again.
You can't really go wrong with Rick Bayless's restaurants. Service and atmosphere are absolutely terrific. The food is very good. It's hard to complain against some of the super excellent hole-in-the-wall Mexican places I've been to, but this is the upscale version of that. Everything was very well prepared. The drinks were spectacular and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. Staff were very welcoming even though we got there at the end of a busy lunch rush.
Fantastic mexican food, fantastic service and a really nice mexican-inspired atmosphere. The servers are very good and attentive. The food was fresh, hot and authentic. Mildly expensive but absolutely worth it! I highly recommend.
Fabulous, of course! I almost didn't write a review because this is such a well known restaurant but it deserves all of the accolades. One issue we had was with parking (we have a truck with kayaks on top); however, the valet had a spot for us right in front of the restaurant on the street - lucky! Now for the food - my husband had the Enchiladas Mole; the chicken was so tender and the mole perfect. I had the Pollo en Manchamanteles - it was spectacular. I had waited a long time to come here and will definitely be back!
Frontera Grill, located in Chicago's vibrant River North, is an acclaimed Mexican restaurant founded by celebrity chef Rick Bayless. We offer an upscale yet welcoming dining experience with a focus on authentic, meticulously prepared dishes using seasonal ingredients. Our menu features everything from signature enchiladas with rich mole sauces to fresh ceviche and innovative tacos, complemented by an extensive selection of mezcal margaritas and craft cocktails. With a lively atmosphere and attentive service, we cater to both locals and visitors seeking a memorable taste of Mexico's culinary traditions.
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