Frontera Grill, Mexican restaurant in River North, Chicago, US.
Frontera Grill is a Mexican restaurant in River North serving regional dishes from Oaxaca, Baja, and other Mexican states. The kitchen uses traditional cooking methods from different parts of the country to create authentic recipes.
Chef Rick Bayless and his wife Deann founded the restaurant in 1987 after writing a cookbook and spending time researching regional Mexican food. These early experiences shaped the culinary focus that continues today.
Mexican folk art decorates the dining rooms, reflecting the regional roots of the menu. Walking through the space, you see works that connect directly to the cooking traditions being served.
The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner during standard weekday and weekend hours, with timing varying by day. It fills up quickly during peak times, so arriving early or planning ahead helps secure a table.
The restaurant received the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant award in 2007, one of the highest honors in American dining. This recognition reflected decades of commitment to quality and authentic Mexican cooking.
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