Mexican
Frontera Grill
Chicago, Illinois
Why stop here: Frontera Grill is a $$$ mexican pick in Chicago. Order Carne asada.
CuisineMexican
Price$$$
TownChicago
Rick Bayless's lively River North room offers vibrant, thoughtfully sourced regional Mexican cooking in a more casual companion to Topolobampo.
What to order
Carne asada
At Frontera Grill, Roamward highlights Carne asada because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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