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Is Frontera Grill Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Frontera Grill is listed open on fronteragrill.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Frontera Grill's website showed current 2026-dated content, hours, and shipping/ordering options for 445 N Clark St, Chicago, as of the 2026-09-08 check.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

An episode titled "Filled With Envy" featured Frontera Grill, chef Rick Bayless's regional Mexican restaurant at 445 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, part of the Frontera family of restaurants that also includes Topolobampo, Xoco, and Tortas Frontera. According to the restaurant's website, rickbayless.com (checked 2026-09-08), Frontera Grill listed current hours including Sunday brunch from 10:30am to 2:30pm, a dinner happy hour, and a vegetarian menu, alongside nationwide shipping and gift-card sales. The site also promoted a "Frontera To Go" takeout menu and continued to run online reservations for the Clark Street location.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 10
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Filled With Envy
What was featured
regional Mexican cuisine from chef Rick Bayless
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Frontera Grill

Frequently asked questions

Is Frontera Grill still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Frontera Grill is listed open on fronteragrill.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Frontera Grill after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

An episode titled "Filled With Envy" featured Frontera Grill, chef Rick Bayless's regional Mexican restaurant at 445 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, part of the Frontera family of restaurants that also includes Topolobampo, Xoco, and Tortas Frontera. As of September 2026, Frontera Grill is listed open on fronteragrill.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Frontera Grill located?

445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Frontera Grill?

Season 1, Episode 10 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Filled With Envy”.

Is Frontera Grill still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

According to the restaurant's website, rickbayless.com (checked 2026-09-08), Frontera Grill listed current hours including Sunday brunch from 10:30am to 2:30pm, a dinner happy hour, and a vegetarian menu, alongside nationwide shipping and gift-card sales. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
fronteragrill.com

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