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Boka Restaurant vs Frontera Grill

Both establishments are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Frontera Grill ranks marginally better than Boka Restaurant. Frontera Grill comes in at #7 in Chicago with recommendations from 12 sources such as Insight Guides, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

Boka Restaurant
Boka Restaurant
8 / 10
1729 North Halsted Street, Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60614-5537
From $31 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you're doing Steppenwolf pre-theater dinner on North Halsted Street, this upscale spot gets the foodie stamp of approval." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"In a neighborhood full of Irish pubs and casual sandwich joints, Boka is a sophisticated, grown-up alternative." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized to suit personal flavor preferences, move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"After a serious refresh (which may not be reflected in the scores), this hip Lincoln Park New American has a new menu and a new look." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Boka's menu, which was already good, has become considerably better with time. We find first courses are a real strength --- complex, artful and highly seasonal." Full review
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Frontera Grill
Frontera Grill
8 / 10
445 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610
From $31 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Rick and Deann Bayless have been wowing diners with their pioneering new takes on tacos, beans, and sauces since 1987."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Rick Bayless, one of the country’s most influential champions of Mexican cuisine, got his start here, showcasing well-executed dishes."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Despite the absence of celeb chef Rick Bayless' physical presence, you'll feel the force of his formidable resume in the strength of the scrum around the bar waiting for tables."
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"This is one smooth ride across Mexico'€™s culinary landscape, and it has become a mecca for food lovers in Chicago." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Wildly imaginative Mexican food: Frontera Grill is crowded and boisterous; Topolobampo is more refined and pricier."
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