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Frontera Grill & Topolobampo

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4.5 of 5 stars 184 ratings
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#18 of 4,272 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Average price*: $ 40
  • Neighborhood: The Loop
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Reviews of Frontera Grill & Topolobampo

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 5, 2008

Only been to Frontera Grill, but it was wonderful. Long waits and a bit expensive but worth it. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 20, 2008

Frontera Grill was great. I didnt like Topolobampo so much. I walked out hungry and it was a bit pricey. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 19, 2008

Great guacamole made tableside. Extremely crowded. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 19, 2008

Great crowd, very good cuisine...Topolo is better than Frontera...Margaritas blow the doors off... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 16, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Frontera is so hard to get in unless you line up at 4:30. Topolobampo is more pricey, but you can order off the Fronter menu and it's easier to get a table! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 8, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Rick B is fantastic... had him cater a party once. Maravilhosa ! more

May 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Our recent pre-theater Saturday dinner at Topolobampo was very good. The offerings were neither Mexican nor typical Spanish, but instead an unusual blend of Castillian, Andelusian, Mediterranean and Basque dishes that were enjoyably spiced, very tasty, and well-presented. They offered a few different tasting menus with pre-selected wines, as well as a limited a la carte selection. The atmosphere was... more

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1 of 5 stars
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Apr 23, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I was very excited to go have dinner at this restaurant because I had heard wonderful reviews about it. Also the Chef specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine, and since I’m from Mexico, I thought it was a great idea. The restaurant opens for dinner at 5pm, but the line outside the restaurant starts at 4pm (luckily we were the number... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Dined at Frontera Grill (this is the part that doesn't take reservations). It was a Friday night, so the two hour wait was not unexpected, but I am not sure why the place is popular. I found my duck breast dish to lack flavor and the black beans a bit bland. The best part of my dish was the hot... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 21, 2008

TOPOLOBAMPO IS A MUST GO! The food is so good that its worth more than what they charge. I would have no quarms with paying an extra $5-6 bucks more than the menu price. Its that kinda good! Rick Bayless is the Greatest!!!! more

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Frontera Grill & Topolobampo Address

445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: (312) 661-1434 Fax: 312-661-1830
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.