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Schwa vs Frontera Grill
Both establishments are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Frontera Grill ranks slightly higher than Schwa. Frontera Grill has a TripExpert Score of 88 with positive reviews from 14 publications such as Time Out, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Schwa
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
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Gayot
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1466 N Ashland, Chicago, IL
From $0 /night
Concierge
"Carlson's artfully displayed entrées... are so good we'd eat them on the curb in front of the tire shop across the street."
Travel + Leisure
"Known for his artful presentation, chef/proprietor and Chicagoland native Michael Carlson creates a rotating menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients from around the world."
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Zagat
4.6
""Super high-end food without the attitude" describes Michael Carlson's "very small" Wicker Park BYO."
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BlackBook
"The lackluster Microsoft-Word-looking logotype announcing the corny name on the dingy awning above the stained fabric port-hole door belies the culinary genius of Michael Carlson."
Gayot
16.0
"Blink and you'll miss Michael Carlson's contemporary, minimal (some would say barren) BYO storefront."
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Frontera Grill
Concierge
Insight Guides
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Gayot
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445 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610
From $31 /night
Concierge
"Rick and Deann Bayless have been wowing diners with their pioneering new takes on tacos, beans, and sauces since 1987."
Insight Guides
"Rick Bayless, one of the country’s most influential champions of Mexican cuisine, got his start here, showcasing well-executed dishes."
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
15.0
"This is one smooth ride across Mexico's culinary landscape, and it has become a mecca for food lovers in Chicago."
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Rough Guide
Star
"Wildly imaginative Mexican food: Frontera Grill is crowded and boisterous; Topolobampo is more refined and pricier."
