Had a 1:30pm lunch reservation for two and showed up about 15 minutes early. We were told our table was not ready and we were given a pager and asked to wait in the bar. Ordered a couple of drinks and in about 10 minutes we were told our table was ready.

The first dining room was about 2/3 full and the second dining room was less than 1/2 full and we were given a 4 top table. I feel we were not seated when we showed up so that they could make a bar sale.

The food was mediocre/boring at best and not of the level we were expecting.

To eat at Frontera you need to be hungry at the exact moment they serve, not 5 minutes before or 5 minutes after. If their service equals their welcome do not even bother... and to know they might be about to close you need to be able to read small fonts on their door, through the trees from 50 feet away - make sure you do if you do not want to be treated like incompetent customers. Frontera introduces a new concept: the restaurant with an (bad) attitude!

I've gone to Topolobampo several times and loved it each time. This is not "mexican" food like you've ever had before. It's gourmet mexican and has the complex flavors and presentation of a top-notch french restaurant. I've been to most of the four-star restaurants in Chicago and many elsewhere, and this is as good as it gets.

I had the 5 course tasting menu with wines at Topolobampo, and have to say it was all fabulous.

The food here is quite sophisticated and I expect not to everyone's taste. If all you are accustomed to in Mexican food is from the chain restaurants in America, like El Torito, then you are in for a mind-opening experience. The aromas, tastes and textures are varied in every course, and even the spicy mole sauce is subtle, with several tastes in succession in each bite.

When I was there we were lucky enough to have Rick Bayless stop by our table. It was so nice to meet him and see he really does work there, unlike some celebrity chefs.

All in all a wonderful experience and hope I can get there again soon.