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Tortas Frontera

Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
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    Mike W.
    "The beefy Pepito Torta was juicy, tender, and truly outstanding."(13 Tips)
    Allison K.
    "My go-to spot when im in ohare!!! Pepitos torta is the best!!"(69 Tips)
    Joel S.
    "The best food at ORD. Worth stopping by for a breakfast treat!"(7 Tips)
    Gilbert G.
    "Love the Chipotle chicken with mango lime agua fresca."(3 Tips)
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  • Eater
    EaterDecember 3, 2015
    Now that it's officially holiday season, you're bound to do some traveling homewards through O'Hare Airport. This Mexican grill that serves amazing chips & guac will make flying all more bearable. Read more
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    Heba-I-amSeptember 16, 2017
    This is probably the best airport food i've had in my life! the torta was so crispy and the veggies tasted very fresh i loved it. They also sell these awesome cookies the one with coconut is delicious
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  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WinstonDecember 8, 2014
    Rick Bayless' Mexican food really is as good as they say. The beefy Pepito Torta was juicy, tender, and truly outstanding. Read about even more awesome airport food on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
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  • Raymond P.heart icon on user image
    Raymond PeckMarch 9, 2018
    Best food in O'Hare. Can't go wrong with a torta, guacamole and chips were average at best. By far the best parts of my meal were the mango lime agua fresca and the super spicy habañero orange sauce.
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  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    Cole KennedyAugust 24, 2015
    Maybe the best airport food in America. The chipotle chicken torta was amazing! If you have a long enough layover, it's worth walking to this location for the bar seating.
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  • Brad A.
    Brad AAugust 3, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Tortas is among the best in-airport restaurants in the US. Give yourself at least 10-15 minutes for the food to be prepared.
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  • Steve W.heart icon on user image
    Steve WaltherSeptember 13, 2019
    Guacamole bar was more than enough food but I also got the chipotle chicken sandwich. One of the best airport sandwiches I’ve ever had. Great flavor. Big portions. Price is right for airport food.
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  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KMarch 25, 2017
    Pepitas Torta was great. Always some of the best airport food ever! The service was great. Even though my order got mixed they threw in free guacamole to make up for it! Don't pass this place up!
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  • katie
    katieDecember 27, 2014
    the only airport food i ever looked forward to eating. you can't go wrong with any of their tortas. if looking to indulge, check out their guac bar. also pro tip! they serve intelligentsia 😁
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  • Kapil B.heart icon on user image
    Kapil BhutadaMay 16, 2017
    The mango like juice is most have.. The dressed nachos are great.. Liked the mushrooms sandwich.. Definitely must visit when you are at ORD
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  • Katrina S.
    Katrina S.October 21, 2014
    O'Hare has a great selection of food! Loved being able to get a fresh breakfast smoothie; huevos rancheros and breakfast burrito were great! staff can be a bit slow or clueless, but food is good!
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  • Andreas C.heart icon on user image
    Andreas CohenOctober 30, 2017
    The Chipotle Chicken Torta alone makes ORD a viable of port of entry for the US like what Kogi used to be in LAX
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  • Moneef B.heart icon on user image
    Moneef BSeptember 30, 2016
    The Pepito was fantastic.. And the Ale made it even better! I also recommend the Chipotle soup as it has a very mix of ingredients
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  • Sadat S.heart icon on user image
    Sadat SFebruary 27, 2018
    If you’re in any of the K gates, it’s worth stopping by Frontera. Any of their tortas are good, but if you’re in the mood for something spicy, the Chipotle Chicken is delicious!
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  • Demetrius B.
    Demetrius BagleyJuly 4, 2016
    So glad the roasted mushroom torta (HOLD the cheese) was recommended to me. It's terrific! #vegan #ohare
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  • Azad A.
    Azad Amir-GhassemiDecember 16, 2014
    Best quick food in o'hare (maybe any airport?) The chorizo is probably the best of the tortas. Food takes 10 mins to order. People love the sangria and Bloody Mary's.
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  • Tania P.heart icon on user image
    Tania PlateroOctober 26, 2018
    A bit pricey, but nothing less is expected in an airport. Beyond that delicious vegetarian options and the Mango Lime agua fresca is a must!
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  • laura h.
    laura honeycuttOctober 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Eat here at every opportunity possible. They have breakfast and lunch and it's all fantastic! The breakfast tortas can be ordered breadless, which makes them much lighter.
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  • Jon M.heart icon on user image
    Jon MayfieldFebruary 2, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Best. Airport. Food. Ever. Use their app to skip the line. I order when my plane hits the gate and it's usually ready when I right when I get there.
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  • Ivan B.heart icon on user image
    Ivan BetancourtSeptember 28, 2015
    Great food. Pibil and Cubana are the best. Be careful with the habanero sauce. Mango lime drink is awesome
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  • jacqueline g.heart icon on user image
    jacqueline gJune 27, 2018
    Chicken Milanesa was worth it X100. This was the best food I’ve had in an airport but would happily eat it outside of one as well.
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  • Kimmie O.
    Kimmie OhhJuly 4, 2020
    Order the cochinita pibil torta or the smoked pork mollete. There’s a sign that explains certain lingo :)
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  • Matthew Riley M.heart icon on user image
    Matthew Riley MacPhersonFebruary 4, 2015
    Everyone says it, and it's true: this is the best food at ORD and is not even that pricey! Tasty food and reasonably quick too.
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  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MunroOctober 8, 2017
    Order the Pepito: mouthwatering short rib sandwich that just pops.
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  • Uzoma N.heart icon on user image
    Uzoma NwosuAugust 5, 2017
    The torta cochinita is awesome. Beware the habenero sauce, on the scale of 1to 10 for heat it's an 11. But still good, especially if mixed with mild.
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  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰November 27, 2014
    Worth every penny. Quality is on par with the downtown outlet. Tortas FTW. Wish it came with extra salsa though.
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  • Philip R.
    Philip RobertsonSeptember 25, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Pepito. On occasions I’ve skipped breakfast purely to enjoy a pepito sandwich on this airport stop through. If I have to fly through Chicago there are two requirements. TSA Precheck and a Pepito.
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  • Shannon H.
    Shannon HerlihySeptember 24, 2018
    This is the only restaurant (not including fast food) in the vicinity in the airport that serves breakfast until 11A. The other restaurants stop serving breakfast at 10A.
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  • John O.heart icon on user image
    John ObeidMay 6, 2019
    The food was very good, made to order (so it was fresh), and the workers were enjoyably singing to Latino music. Definitely go here
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  • bondad
    bondadDecember 26, 2013
    Wowza! Salsa roja with the cochinita is hotttt. They ain't playin. I over sauced my torta assuming it would be weak and I'm on fire. Got the spicy food face sweat happening right now. Feeling good!!!
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  • Rachel Raeheart icon on user image
    Rachel RaeMarch 26, 2019
    Be careful of the habanero salsa. It’s good but test a little bit before going all in! My fave torta is the Cubana.
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  • Scott B.heart icon on user image
    Scott ByerlyJanuary 14, 2015
    With everything coming from local farms in Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, or Illinois; you will love what Bayless has done here!
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  • Scott R.heart icon on user image
    Scott RoseNovember 21, 2018
    Tortas are great - particularly the cubano - but everyone there worships the corn chowder. Good cocktail program.
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  • Joanna F.heart icon on user image
    Joanna FlammJanuary 2, 2014
    Our favorite airport restaurant in the country. Fresh local food with zip. It takes about 10 minutes, but it's soooo worth it.
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  • Jessica
    JessicaJune 13, 2017
    Pricey but it's the best airport food I've ever eaten. I ordered a Taqueria salad with garlic shrimp and it was 👌.
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  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SickelsNovember 19, 2022
    Excellent food - Very Popular… Visit the downtown location at The Willis Tower if you can, otherwise a couple locations at O’Hare
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  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanNovember 27, 2013
    All the tortas take 10 mins. The torta with the short ribs or the pork pibil...but really you can't go wrong with anything. Pour on the tomatillo salsa.
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  • Nandheart icon on user image
    NandOctober 8, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    My favourite Chef's restaurant in Ohare. Love their Tortas, breakfast menu and the fresh juices!
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  • Kyle F.heart icon on user image
    Kyle FowlerJuly 1, 2021
    The best thing about post pandemic travel is the egg and bacon torta for breakfast
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  • Julie P.
    Julie PNovember 9, 2013
    If you like spicy bloody marys ask to add the chipotle peppers! Otherwise it's just zing zang (still delicious)
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  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HansenAugust 18, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    For breakfast I love their yogurt fully dressed or the eggs and chorizo bread less - try the habanero salsa if you're brave!
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  • Kenney M.heart icon on user image
    Kenney MarlattApril 26, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Grab a seat at the bar and you can order your food from the bartender.
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  • Luiz E.heart icon on user image
    Luiz EduardoSeptember 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Hungry? Get a Cochinita sandwich or a bacon and cheese mollete. Not so hungry? Get the corn and poblano chowder. The mango lime agua is also great.
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  • Sergio L.
    Sergio LChJuly 13, 2013
    Great combination the Taqueria Salad and the Pepito. Delicious both and looks pretty healthy
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  • Joel S.heart icon on user image
    Joel SavitzkySeptember 7, 2015
    The best food at ORD. Worth stopping by for a breakfast treat!
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  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DagdaganApril 22, 2018
    They have some pretty damn good margaritas! I enjoyed the Topolo Margarita.
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  • Autumn K.
    Autumn KelleyOctober 13, 2012
    My salad showed up in less than 10 minutes. My margarita is strong. The people who work here are clearly taken care of and happy. Not your typical miserable airport experience.
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  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanDecember 24, 2013
    The pibil, Milanesa, short rib and Chorizo have been tested and strenuously approved. Short rib may be best, but tough choice.
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  • CRUZiiiEheart icon on user image
    CRUZiiiEOctober 7, 2015
    Get the "pepito" torta (braised beef) if you're a savory eater like myself! So good. But skip the guac... Even with toppings bar it was average at best.
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  • Erik R.heart icon on user image
    Erik RowleySeptember 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Order a Cubana tortas with a Mango-lime agua frescas. The best food at O'Hare and any other airport I've been to.
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