Chicago Restaurant Week — Frontera Grill, a Hidden Gem. Go Now!

$45 Dinner — The menu is impressively well-rounded. I even got to try skate wing (ray fish) in the main course — so tender! You choose one main from fish, chicken, beef, or veg, all paired with classic Mexican sauces. 📋 Menu breakdown One generous appetizer One main (four options) One dessert (two options) The sauce in the mains was a touch salty (but goes well with tortilla). Overall, no disappointments! 🥗 Appetizers Recommend the Tamales— slightly sweet corn masa with sour cream and cheese. Sopecitos — classic Mexican starter, three decent-sized pieces. 🍽️ Mains Highly recommend MANTARAYA AL CILANTRO — skate wing fish, tender and flaky like crab 🐟. Cilantro sauce is unique (not too strong), a bit salty but pairs nicely with mashed potatoes. My friend ordered the chicken with mole — Mexico’s iconic sauce (still an acquired taste for me 😅). Pick based on your preference — each features a traditional Mexican sauce. 🍮 Desserts Both are good! Tres Leches Cake — a bit sweet but has lovely coconut aroma. Topped with papaya and pineapple 🍍. Chocolate Pie — not too sweet, delicious. ☕ Limited-Edition Coffee Beans A pleasant surprise — Frontera partnered with Dark Matter Coffee (local Chicago favorite) for a special Mexican bean blend. Available for purchase right at the restaurant — coffee lovers, grab a bag! Overall, Frontera focuses on authentic, traditional Mexican cuisine — not overly modernized. Quality and portions are reliable, making for a truly enjoyable meal. Lately, I’ve been tired of overstyled “pretty food.” A good Restaurant Week is about delicious food, full bellies, and great conversation — and Frontera delivered exactly that 😊. #ChicagoRestaurantWeek #ChicagoFood #ChicagoEats #ChicagoLife #FoodReview #FronteraGrill