I tried in vain to get reservations at Topolobampo for my mother in law’s visit in a few weeks, so we are thinking about Frontera instead. Does anyone know if we can order from the Topolo menu? I’d love to get some... (5 replies, last updated by wench31 July 10, 2007)

Four of us are headed off to Frontera Grill tonight to attempt to wait for a table. Given the date, I’m worried that we may have to ‘abandon ship’ if the wait is too unbearable. Given that, does anyone have... (2 replies, last updated by Macman November 27, 2009)

I don’t know if one is “preferred” over the other. Topo is more upscale, white tablecloths, higher prices. Reservations do make a difference and they’re not always easy to get. Frontera is a little more... (6 replies, last updated by sis2catbat August 11, 2009)

They are both really good. I want to like Topolobampo more than I really do, if that makes any sense. Frontera Grill has more familiar cuisine, prepared very well, which is why I prefer it. (2 replies, last updated by gordeaux October 9, 2007)

I will be coming to Chicago for a wedding Labor day weekend and have one dinner Thursday night in Chicago and was thinking of Frontera Grill. There are only 3 of us so I guess we cannot get reservations. Any tips on when to go or... (6 replies, last updated by Pete Oldtown July 25, 2008)

I just noticed a post on the LA board about a "Frontera Grill" opening out there. Anybody know if it’s connected to the Chicago one? Is Bayliss expanding his empire? (5 replies, last updated by wak November 29, 2006)

Does anyone know where to purchase Frontera Grill products (spec. the guac mix) in the western burbs of Chicago? I’ve gotten really addicted to this stuff and know I can go down to the rest and buy it, but would really like... (4 replies, last updated by synergy July 25, 2005)

Sorry to rehash what’s probably been discussed a lot on this board before, but I couldn’t find much of recent vintage. I’m also worried about some older messages saying that Frontera Grill has gone downhill. My... (7 replies, last updated by mike April 23, 2005)

The obvious alternative is Topolobampo, the sister restaurant to Frontera Grill right next door. They take reservations on opentable.com Otherwise, are you looking specifically for Mexican food? If so, see this discussion topic:... (1 reply, last updated by nsxtasy February 28, 2007)

Have read a bunch on this board about not being able to make a reservation at Frontera Grill for a small party. . . if we only have one night to go out in Chicago (Thursday), and want to go to Frontera, what are the chances of... (6 replies, last updated by nsxtasy April 17, 2007)

has anyone tried the saturday brunch at frontera grill, or know anything about it? thanks, Will (3 replies, last updated by Paul Mollica February 6, 2003)

I have to agree, I love Frontera Grill, but the service has become more and more of a turn off. While I have never been asked to leave. I have on more than one occassion been told there was a 3+ hour wait. That isn’t the... (12 replies, last updated by mattlap_2000 July 6, 2006)

We will be visiting Chicago in October for a few days and are considering Frontera one day for lunch and Topolobampo another night for dinner; the menus look different enough on the website; in your opinion would this still be... (9 replies, last updated by Pete Oldtown June 11, 2008)

I just drove down Main St. and saw a sign for Frontera Grill? I couldn’t tell if it’s open yet or not. Anybody been to it if it is open, or know anything about it? (5 replies, last updated by Dr. Debs December 4, 2006)

is consistently delicious). I’m tired of the dumbed-down food I get here to appease the “gringo” palate. I was really interested in Frontera Grill until I read all the bad reviews on CitySearch about the poor... (29 replies, last updated by PastaCheeks August 21, 2008)