Frontera Grill/Topolobampo - River North - Chicago, IL 60610 | Metromix Chicago

Frontera Grill/Topolobampo



Neighborhood: River North
445 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60610
312-661-1434

Celebrity chef Rick Bayless defines authentic regional Mexican cuisine for north-of-the-border diners at Frontera and Topolobampo, where the latter provides fine dining and the former offers a rustic take. Devotees wait in three-margarita lines for Bayless' imaginative appetizers and entrees. Our tip: Arrive early for the Saturday-only brunch, and don't miss the enchiladas mole and the Iroquois white-corn pancakes.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Clark and Illinois Streets
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA bus: LaSalle-156, Grand-65; Brown Line "L" stop: Merchandise Mart
Wheelchair Access:
Yes. Entrance and restrooms

The Basics

Hours:
Frontera Lunch: 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday
Frontera Brunch: 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Saturday
Frontera Dinner: 5:20 -10 p.m. Tuesday; 5-10 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Topolobampo Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Friday
Topolobampo Dinner: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday; 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Both closed Sunday and Monday, major holidays.
Cuisine:
Mexican and American Tex Mex
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25)
Reservations:
Accepted. Both accept for lunch. At dinner, Frontera accepts reservations for parties of 5 to 10 in advance and a limited number of day of reservations for all size parties; Topolobampo takes them for parties up to 6.
Alcohol:
Beer and Wine. Beer, wine, tequila and tequila-based drinks only.
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Lounge
Audience:
Adults / 18+

Features

Carryout:
No
ATM:
Yes. At Clark and Illinois.
Live Music:
No
Features:
Free Admission and On-site Merchandise. No catering. Cookbooks, jars of salsa, coffee, nut mix available for retail purchase. Private parties of up to 30. Winemaker dinners quarterly; major summer and winter "fiestas."
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. For 45
Worth Noting:
Critic's choice. 3-star. Recommended.
Specialties:
Authentic Mexican fare.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Frontera only; sidewalk cafe seats 30.
Delivery:
No
Seating :
For 65 at Frontera Grill; For 75 at Topolobampo

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"Snabolobampo"

By realestatedeveloper from Chicago, April 29, 2008

The service at Topolobampo (from the hostess to maitreD to waiters) was one of the worst I have EVER encountered. All were rude making our special ...

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"A Truly Great Dining Experience"

By Margie from Near north, April 13, 2008

From the moment you tell them you are dining at Topolobambo (somewhat confusing at first because of the shared entrance with Frontera Grill) to the...

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"What a load of rubbish!! "

By Brewster from Gold Coast, April 2, 2008

This is one of the worst restaurant experiences I have had in Chicago. The staff rushed us to order and our waitress was the most humorless, unhelp...

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