Frontera Fresco

The energy of Central Mexico’s market is contagious. Aromatic fresh herbs, rambunctious fresh chiles, crimson tomatoes, lime-green tomatillos, all wedged between the jostle of shoppers and hawkers.Nothing makes my mouth water more than the bright, simple fare made by street vendors surrounding those markets. The rustic, soul-satisfying way they transform market ingredients into salsa for oval...

"A way to get a taste of chef Rick Bayless' creations" "without the prices", this Loop quick-serve in the Macy's food court (with a Skokie sib) offers tacos, tortas and other "quality" Mexican fare that's "way better than any cafeteria has any right to be"; groupies who "go to the mall just to come" also say "don't miss the fresh lime-based drinks."

Odds are you won’t find celebrity chef Rick Bayless at this quick-service restaurant (though you will get a glimpse of his ever-smiling face on his cookbooks located near the cash register). But that doesn’t mean his expertise on south-of-the-border cuisine and ingredients aren't intact. Rather, this small counter located inside Macy’s on State Street on the seventh floor offers foodies a...

Associated with Macy's, Frontera Fresco cafes serve a gourmet Mexican cuisine that any foodie would approve of. A part of the Macy's on State Street, the Loop outlet makes for a great lunch spot. On offer here is a range of Mex staples such as tortas, wraps, tamales, salads and soups, with a suave gourmet twist. Popular picks here include chipotle chicken taco, chorizo and grilled steak among...