Frontera Grill Menu
Frontera Grill, located in Chicago, offers a vibrant dining experience with a focus on authentic Mexican cuisine. With rave reviews from customers praising the flavorful dishes and festive atmosphere, this spot is a must-visit for food enthusiasts. The menu boasts a variety of options, including vegan choices and classic Mexican favorites like ceviche, tacos, and quesadillas. The margaritas are a highlight, made tableside for an added touch of elegance. Despite slightly higher prices, the quality of the food and drinks make it worth the visit. The service is attentive and efficient, ensuring a seamless dining experience. If you're looking for reliable and tasty Mexican cuisine with excellent drinks, Frontera Grill is the place to be.
Starters
LITTLE GEM SALAD
Little gem lettuce grilled garlic chive dressing (green chile, ginger, lime), Jack cheese, buttery black pepper croutons.
CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
Mashed Michoacan avocados, local Mighty Vine tomato, serrano chile, cilantro, lime. Housemade tortilla chips served with red three chile-tomatillo salsa & green roasted tomatillo salsa.
CHIPS & SALSA
Housemade tortilla chips served with red three chile-tomatillo salsa & green roasted tomatillo salsa.
CLASSIC FRONTERA CEVICHE
Hawaiian albacore, lime, tomato, olives and cilantro. Housemade tortilla chips.
Smoked Chicken Taquitos, Guacamole
Crispy smoked chicken taquitos, black beans, classic guacamole, homemade crema, roasted tomatillo salsa, fresco cheese
OUR FAMOUS TORTILLA SOUP
Dark broth with pasilla, grilled chicken, avocado, artisan Jack cheese, homemade crema, crispy tortilla strips.
AL CARBON-STYLE
Choose between wood-grilled Creekstone flank steak, portabella mushrooms, chicken, or pork collar. Served with handmade tortillas featuring organic heirloom corn from Oaxaca, Mexico, roasted poblano rajas, pinto beans, guacamole and two salsas. COMPLETE REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS included!
ARABES-STYLE
Grilled spiced pork, caramelized onions, and cucumber. Served with spicy chipotle salsa, creamy jocoque sauce, beans, and grilled flour tortillas. COMPLETE REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS included!
Build Your Own Tacos Plate
Entrées
Carne Asada "Brava"
Habanero-marinated Creekstone Black Angus flank steak, salsa huevona (hand-crushed roasted tomatoes & jalapeños), sweet corn tamales (crema, fresco cheese), grilled knob onions
Oaxacan Carne Asada
Red chile-marinated Creekstone Natural Black Angus prime rib steak. Black beans, sweet plantains, homemade crema, fresh cheese and guacamole. Wood-grilled to medium rare. COMPLETE REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS included!
Camarones En Salsa Macha
Wood-grilled Florida pink shrimp (adobo marinade), coconut salsa macha (arbol & guajillo chiles, peanuts, shaved coconut, olive oil, apple cider vinegar), lobster stock, coconut rice
Carnitas De Pato
Crispy duck carnitas, guacamole, verduras en escabeche (pickly manzano & jalapeño chiles, white onion, Napa cabbage), black beans, roasted tomatillo salsa
Chamorro Enchilado
Pork shank braised with red chile adobo in banana leaves. Moros y cristianos (black beans and rice), spicy pickled chiles, onions and radish
Pollo En Frijole Negro
Chicken breast cooked over the coals, velvety black bean sauce (epazote, guajillo chile, garlic), golden plantains, herby chochoyotes (masa dumplings), crispy epazote
WHITE RICE
Gulf-style pilaf.
TRADITIONAL BLACK BEANS
Epazote, manteca, sweet plantains and fresh cheese.
Pinto Beans With Chorizo & Bacon
FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS
Homemade crema & fresh cheese.
Wood-Grilled Knob Onions
Wood-Grill Knob Onions, lime
Sides
Dessert
FRONTERA'S CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
CLASSIC FLAN
Classic Mexican caramel custard infused with Mexican vanilla.
MEXICAN COKE
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
AGUA FRESCA
Agua de jamaica (tangy and slightly sweet hibiscus flower tea) or limonada, made fresh in-house daily.
DIET COKE
Small, bottled.
TOPO CHICO AGUA MINERAL
Small bottle of sparkling Mexican water.
