Rank 1.
Frontera Grill
mexican · Chicago
Bib GourmandEater 38
Rick Bayless knows what he's doing—the execution here is solid and the flavors actually pop without the tourist tax you'd expect from a Michelin-spotted spot.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict:
$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(3.4k)1/ 3 sources
Warningit's still a destination restaurant, so manage expectations on intimacy and spontaneity.