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The Publican vs Frontera Grill
Both restaurants are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Frontera Grill scores slightly better than The Publican. Frontera Grill is ranked #4 in Chicago with endorsements from 14 publications such as Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Insight Guides.
The Publican
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Gayot
Time Out
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837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
From $25 /night
Concierge
"This Fulton Market District newcomer taps into the prevailing fashion for down-home dining and restaurant patrons' hunger for blue-ribbon meat."
Travel + Leisure
"The Publican’s huge list of global microbrews is complimented by such devilishly clever noshes as a pair of boudin sausages accompanied by a cluster of salamander-crisped grapes."
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Zagat
""Try everything" say fans of Paul Kahan's "inspired" West Loop New American, where the pork-centric menu allows for a "superb pigtastic experience"."
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Gayot
15.0
"From its large selection of oysters, to its grand, three-tiered seafood tower and aged ham with goat butter and peasant bread, there's munching of all kinds."
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Time Out
"I was sucked in by the effortless elegance; the beerhall-like communal tables; the old-world flatware; the gingham platters; the bulbous lights; and, of course, the food."
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Frontera Grill
Concierge
Insight Guides
BlackBook
Gayot
Rough Guide
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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."
