When we opened our first restaurant, Frontera Grill, in 1987, the thought that we might someday have a churros shop on the corner—or a tortas shop at O’Hare!—never crossed our minds. But as opportuntities to feed people popped up over the past couple decades, we’ve taken them, because Mexican food is an all-day affair—strong coffee (or chocolate) with some huevos on Wednesday morning, seven perfect courses at Topolo on Saturday night.
Frontera Grill is always adding new authentic flavors to menus, developing new relationships with the Midwestern farmers who provide everything from summer squash to maple syrup to goat. But at the end of the day, no matter how inventive the techniques or local the ingredients, the food still transports you to the same place: the colorful, vibrant kitchens of Mexico.
Topolobampo presents Mexican cuisine through a contemporary, fine-dining lens, while bringing vibrant excitement and adventure that is sure to enchant even the most experienced culinary travelers.
Xoco—pronounced “SHO-ko”—is the Aztec word for “little sister.” But there’s nothing little about Xoco’s bold Mexican marketplace flavors. Contemporary expressions of Mexico’s most beloved street food and snacks: flaky empanadas, hot-from-the-fryer churros, frothy Mexican hot chocolate, crusty tortas and meal-in-a-bowl caldos.
Bar Sótano takes you deep into the heart of Mexico, away from the beaches and Big Bus tours. Bar Sótano’s lifeline is the markets. Where aromatic waves wash over you from the fruit stalls. Where meat vendors set out every part of the pig as a prize. Where herb stands promise health in a hundred or more flavors. Where chiles transform from a single-note spice to a symphonic full-body experience.
Frontera Cocina will delight friends, family and food-lovers with exciting flavors and a contemporary Mexican experience. Warm colors, an open kitchen and a lively atmosphere frame an inviting exploration of the many delights from our kitchen.
From griddle-crisped tortas, comforting chilaquiles, hearty handcrafted bowls, seasonal salads and, yes, golden-crispy churros, all served from our open kitchen, the Tortazo menu is a freshly made-to-order, modern, chef driven expression of the bold flavors, ingredients, and techniques of Mexico.