Reviews for Frontera Grill in Chicago, IL
My first-ever michelin star experience! And I wasn't disappointed at all! The taste is just amazing! Do try the Duck Carnitas... (the meat is so soft it'll melt in your mouth) and Pollo en Pipian Verde! Photos attached: tequitos, pollo en, duck carnitas Read more
Overall we enjoyed the evening - good company and good flavor. But pacing was very strange with waits between courses of around... 20min and at least once where we were asked how the food was twice in between courses when no food had been served since thelast time it was asked. Maybe the kitchen was running behind or something. In terms of the menu, we were there for thepre-Columbian menu. The dishes were very yummy, but I had a hard time differentiating them. All just one rich mole type sauceafter the next. So although each was delicious, a series of 4-5 in a row was boring. We still had a good time, but with the badpacing, uninspiring menu, and high cost, I wouldn't return. Read more
Delicious. All the food, drinks and dessert were all marvelous. Check out the pecan pie, and those hand made tortillas!
An elegant set dinner in a beautiful space. Overall, my brother and I enjoyed the six-course meal, made up solely of ingredients... from the pre-Columbian world. However, while the dishes were incredibly flavorful and bold, I found the absence of dairy andsugar resulted in an unmet need for something to offset the savory flavors. Moreover, the pacing of the meal was very slow - ittook 3 hours to receive all six dishes. This didn't seem to bother other patrons, but I felt the pacing could definitely havebeen improved. Of all the dishes, my favorites were the quail (incredibly tender!) and the chocolate dessert. The scallops &octopus were also well cooked and delicious. The only dish I didn't care for was the peanut cake - the flavors were fairlyboring. I'm glad to have tried Topolobampo, though in all honesty, given the amount of food received for $200, I would be morelikely to recommend other set dinners in Chicago for a better value. Read more
Outstanding staff and food that, one can tell, has been made with a burning passion. We had the Dia De Los Muertos Oaxaca menu... 2021 with the wine pairing. Every single course was exquisite and the presentation was extraordinary. I would certainlyrecommend for those looking for an authentic Mexican food elevated, yet true to its roots. Read more
Topolobampo is a must try in Chicago! The experience from beginning to end is incredible! All the dishes are flavorful, well... balanced, yet still tastes like authentic Mexican food. There were only a couple of dishes that were slightly oversalted, but westill ate everything. I highly recommend adding on a drink pairing with your meal. We had a total of 6 courses paired with 5wines. The selections were spot on and enhanced each dish. The atmosphere itself is very relaxing. The wait staff wereattentive and kind, which made the evening more enjoyable. If you have dietary restrictions, still try to go! Our dinner partyis always a challenge since one person is vegetarian and the other has both a tree nut and seafood allergy. The chef was able toaccommodate all our dietary restrictions without compromising quality. I could go on and on about all the wonderful aspects ofthis restaurant. I am definitely recommending this place to everyone I know- it's worth every cent we paid, and more! I plan oncoming back again in the future! Read more
A culinary adventure that you will never forget. Topolobampo is the peak of authentic Mexican cuisine, and the absolute best... restaurant in Chicago. To start, we were served some appetizers that weren’t on the listed menu - an added perk just to warmus up. A nice, warm tortilla soup in a small sippable glass, with a tiny chip and guacamole and spicy empanada on the side. Wokeup my tastebuds to get ready for what was ahead. I was nervous going into the tasting menu. Not because I didn’t like themenu, but because I have food allergies that I felt would limit my experience. Boy, was I wrong. By telling them weeksbeforehand about my allergies, the staff accommodated me by going above and beyond. For instance, instead of halibut in coconutsauce, I was served crispy cauliflower with a squash sauce. Delicious - delicious like I could eat this every day for the restof my life. Other tasting items were just as perfect. To name a few: soft pork loin in a creamy tomato sauce; Chinese noodleswith tasty eggplant in a spicy sauce, Mexican-fusion style; and of course, the best for last - dessert! A flaky Dutch pastrywith sweet cream and cheese followed by Mexican chocolate covered in sprinkles and a special surprise to go bag of donuts andhot chocolate mix. From my experience, I can confidently say this place is a gem. It’s a Chicago treasure. Go here, and youwill not regret it. Hopefully you’ll cherish it and the company you can enjoy it with, just like I did. Thank you Chef Baylessand the Topolo staff for an unforgettable experience. Read more
The setting and pacing of this meal for traveling through mexico's countryside was perfectly paced and timed. For me the... highlight of the meal came actually at the pre-stage where tortilla soup with an empanada shone with a delicacy and flavor thatastounded for a simple dish. Fresh Washington oysters were also spectacular and sole of the freshest we have ever tasted. On tothe main seating where we had some amazing shrimp and tuna also fresh and well flavored. Some of the areas where this mealdidn't shine as well for us were in the savory where the umami and savory seemed to sit too densely and heavy - and neededsomething else on the plate to cut through it. The cacao pre,dessert exemplified its focus, which can be polarizing. While thegoats milk dessert achieved the right balance for me as a capstone for the meal. Read more