Frontera Grill
Celebrity chef Rick Bayless's Mexican restaurant, famous for its diverse mole sauces and hand-shaken margaritas, featuring a frequently changing menu.
Located in River North (445 N Clark St), Frontera Grill is celebrity chef Rick Bayless's Mexican restaurant, situated right next door to its more upscale sibling, Topolobampo. The Michelin Guide highlights its mole sauces and hand-shaken margaritas. Popular dishes include mole enchiladas, wood-grilled tacos, and the classic Frontera ceviche, with the menu rotating regularly. Reservations can be made via OpenTable. Michelin suggests arriving early on weekday evenings for shorter wait times. The atmosphere is lively with closely spaced tables. Lunch is served Tuesday through Sunday, and the restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue-Thu 11:30-14:00, 16:30-21:00; Fri 11:30-14:00, 16:00-22:00; Sat 10:30-14:00, 16:00-22:00; Sun 10:30-14:00, 16:00-21:00; Closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Chicago Theatre
- Magnificent Mile
- Chicago Cultural Center
- Chicago Water Tower
- Chicago Riverwalk & Architecture Cruise
- Millennium Park & Cloud Gate
- 360 Chicago (John Hancock Center)
- Rookery Building