Frontera Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Located in Chicago, Frontera Grill offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience with a focus on delicious desserts. The menu includes a variety of options for different dietary preferences, including vegan choices. Customers have praised the tender and juicy steak and chicken dishes, along with flavorful salsas and margaritas. The ambiance is described as classy, casual, and suitable for various occasions, from dinners to group gatherings. The outdoor seating and excellent service add to the overall dining experience. While some customers found certain dishes slightly lacking in flavor, the majority highly recommend Frontera Grill for its unique and delicious offerings. With a diverse menu and top-notch service, this establishment stands out as a must-visit Mexican restaurant in Chicago.
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
Entrees
Carne Asada "Brava"
Habanero-marinated Creekstone Black Angus flank steak, salsa huevona (hand-crushed roasted tomatoes & jalapenos), 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 & jalapeno 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.