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...

I’m going to be in chicago in about 10 days and I’ve been hearing great things about Rick Bayless' restaurants. As a recent college grad, $$ is a consideration so I’m thinking about going to either Topo or...

sarah here from the la la land msgboard...just wanted to drop in because i got back from my first trip back to chicago in a long while, and had some GREAT meals, one of which was at frontera grill. i’m sure you don’t...

We tried Frontera Grill recently and have to report it was rather disappointing. nothing very impressive('cept maybe Rick Bayless casually wandering the dining area)...guess not what i had expected. was wondering your guys view...

so my girlfriend was visiting from ny, so i polled my chicago friends on where to go, and frontera grill and morton’s came up several times. frontera grill- i called a couple of weeks ahead to make a lunch reservation, and...

a straight answer about what’s likely (although obviously they can’t guarantee anything). Frontera Grill is closed on Sundays and Mondays, so that’s not even an option for those nights. Also, although Frontera...

Topolo is one of the best joints in the city hands down. It really is a big step up from Frontera. You might need a reservation though.

I’m visiting Chicago this weekend to meet up with a few friends from college. One of them suggested we eat at Japonais on Saturday, but I am feeling more like nuevo latino rather than sushi... Between Frontera Grill or...

I’m thinking of going to Frontera Grill for dinner one night in my June trip to Chicago. It’s close to where I’m staying, the prices seem reasonable. Is the food good? Is it as reasonably priced as the menu...

I have been thinking of going to Frontera Grill during my visit to Chicago, but the horror stories of one to two hour waits reduce the appeal. Does anyone know if a Tuesday night is as bad as Saturday? Early appearance to beat...

A few months ago, the good folks at chowhound came through in a pinch and provided me with Frontera Grill's chilaquiles recipe – dee-licious. Now, having come home from the post-holiday sales here in Belgium with a dozen...

I just returned from my first trip into Chicago, and ate at Ixcapuzalco, Marche, and Frontera Grill. I chose Ixcapuzalco after reading about it on this board, and didn’t feel like waiting for a table at Frontera...

wandering around looking at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes. We had very nice shawarmas at a Middle Eastern place near the Oak Park El station. We were planning to go to Frontera Grill for dinner, but it was closed because...

kids there :) We are staying at the DoubleTree off Mag Mile but will go anywhere to eat. I want to avoid the Ed Debevics and Rain Forest Cafes of the world. Would love to try Frontera Grill but not sure if it’s okay with...

Just wanted to post that the staff couldn’t have been nicer or more friendly last night when I showed up around 7pm at Frontera Grill. Asked if I could eat solo at the bar and they cheerfully explained that there was open...