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Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Chicago
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Eater recommend this place
"Egg & chorizo torta was excellent, and worth the 10 minute wait."(142 Tips)
"Truly great tortas - I usually get the cubana - and margaritas."(16 Tips)
"Side salad and corn chowder for a healthy delicious meal"(6 Tips)
"Loved the tortilla soup and chipotle chicken torta."(13 Tips)
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kumi monsterMarch 18, 2015No flat breads like the term 5 location which is larger. This place is still the yum though. Great for food on the go. Take some with you on a flight & make everyone jealous. Seriously. Just do it.Upvoted Mar 3
EaterFebruary 7, 2013Rick Bayless' Mexican cuisine features griddle-baked tortas filled with chipotle chicken, beer-braised beef short ribs and pork chorizo. Also enjoy molletes, soups and salads and a guacamole bar.
Steven IJune 2, 2017Download the app for your phone. Order ahead, skip the line, and have it ready when you get off the plane!
Cole KennedyAugust 26, 2015Probably the best airport food in America. If you're in a breakfast mood, the eggs and chorizo torta will set you straight.
Hamid Alan9ary2 weeks agoThe food is probably the best at the airport.Can be busy so make sure you got time before you order.Try the Mexican hibiscus tea, when cold helps relax the tension and brings the body pressure down.
Jennifer 🍴July 28, 2015Not sure this is anything like the tortas I've had in the past, but my mushroom (vegetarian) was amazing! As well as the margarita I got at the bar (tho it wasn't available for take-out 😞)
NandSeptember 27, 2018My favorite place to grab breakfast, brunch. Never disappointed. Great consistent and fresh Mexican food in the go!
Terence ChanDecember 18, 2014Delicious pepito torta! The bread was a little tougher than I'd like but excellent quality and flavor. Def get the loaded guac and chips! Best airport food ever!
Linda CalvinSeptember 11, 2012You may have a bit of a wait for a Torta but very worth it. I had the cochinita pibil Torta. 10 minute wait because they are cooking these tortas. Stop in if you have the time. Very good.
Pro tip: skip the line & grab a seat at the bar to order everything: tasty fast quality food, but expensive beer/cocktails. You can’t order liquor from the front counter! lots of vegetarian options.
Hitomi OdaJuly 16, 2012Takes time but yummy sandwiches. Milenesa torta - great chicken (not dry at all) and green salsa with amazing flavor. Raspberry prickly pear agua fresca was too sweet for me. Good excuse to layover!
Natasha Maki Y.September 2, 2013The wait might be long, but it will be completely worth it when you bite into those juicy, flavorful tortas. Their egg breakfast tortas are a great way to wake you up before an early flight. 5⭐️'s.
Collin BeersOctober 5, 2019Cubana is the best sandwich of all time! This is the only food spot in Terminal B worth hitting. Soooo good!
Curtis HillerApril 4, 2015Torta Cubana may be my favorite sandwich ever. Expect to wait at least ten on it. I often carry them on to flights -- gives you something to do.
Bill AtkinsonAugust 22, 2014Everything is awesome. Some of best food in airport. The Bloody Maria is a winner + any of the Tortas. Beware the habbie salsa--it's worthy of caution. Very good & very hot.
Phillip ChinJune 7, 2013I had their egg and bacon torta and it was unexpectedly good considering it's airport food. (It's still airport though.) By the window facing gate B11, there are power outlets underneath the counter.
Everything I tried was delicious from the mushroom torta to the corn chowder to the alfajore. They do have table service which isn't obvious! This place just made it into my faves for airport food!
The best food at Ohare, hands down! Near gate B11, if you have the time (usually a ten min wait for Torta), worth the walk over from C or E/F concourse!
Tyler FinneganJuly 16, 2012Best place to kill some time between (delayed) flights. Service is great, food and drinks are even better. Order the guac with pepitas then get the pepito tortas. Sooooo good! Plus you can charge up!
Mark HarringtonApril 4, 2016Short rib pepito was excellent. If you have 10 mins for them to make it for you it's well worth it.
Always love this place but they took a favorite--the caramelized plantain--off the menu. Actually it's still on the menu board but they stopped serving it. Either add it back in or quit tantalizing!
Amy CApril 4, 2018Delicious food, soup and salads. Just plan on taking some time they are slow! Oh and don’t expect the employees to be nice or ask for anything “special”, that’s grounds for dismissal! NO SOUP FOR YOU!
Matt HealyMay 25, 2012If you've got 10 minutes to spare, grab a torta made with all fresh and local ingredients. Best sandwich I've had in an airport by far.
MelissaDecember 13, 2012Make sure you fly out of Terminal 3 at O'Hare when leaving Chicago so you can eat here. Chipotle chicken torta is awesome - like so awesome that you would eat this even if you weren't at the airport.
Max WilliamsDecember 11, 2012Holy wow. This is great. Fresh, tasty. They understand how airports work...so you can wait at the bar for your food and can take your food onboard! Great taste. I got the Pepito.
Peter McQueenJune 12, 2015These tortas are good...so good you will often push the limit of making your flight. You don't truly love these tortas unless you've done the Torta run!
Jessica LangstonSeptember 18, 2012Tried the Pepito Torta, delish!! Got some kick to it. Next time i'd go directly to the bar, because you can order off the menu and skip the line.
Michelle RestoApril 2, 2014This place is amazing. Completely obsessed with their perfect margaritas, friendly staff, and delicious food. Don't go anywhere else while you're in Terminal 1. Solid A :)
Ingrid AJuly 28, 2015Chorizo torta must be eaten immediately! The bread has this beautiful subtle crunch. The sandwich is good cold as well but u r missing the point...near B10
Scott GellmanSeptember 5, 2014The egg and chorizo was incredible. Add the tomatillo salsa. Your stomach on your next flight might be slightly difficult because of the spice, but worth it!
Allison KaminskiFebruary 4, 2017Get the pepito sandwich but the gluten free version which is in a bowl of beans. Soooooo amazing!! Also the hibiscus iced drink
getmejeff Jeff ArenaMarch 19, 2014Real food takes time and fresh ingredients. This is real food, despite the airport location. Not for those in a rush or on a tight budget, but delicious, interesting, rewarding.
Matthew BrownNovember 13, 2013Definitely some of the best food you can get in any airport planetwide. A totally legit cochinita pibil, and great salsa. It takes 10mins to get a torta.
Lauren FlemingJuly 16, 2018Cazuela bowls with black beans, sweet potatoes, eggs, cheese, arugula, and avocado. Tortilla strips optional.
Man, I can't recommend this place enough! If I'm about to miss my flight I still make a point of stop by(FTW)! Try the Pepito or Cochinita Pibil Torta or the fully loaded Guac! Have an agua fresca!
Allison KasicSeptember 27, 2021Choriqueso torta is my favorite but really you can’t go wrong w anything on the menu
Amy GraffDecember 1, 2012Best airport food ever. I know, that's not saying a lot. But Rick Bayless does it right. Try the molletas, guacamole bar, and pepito and choriquesa tortas. Just like Xoco!
Ben ReynoldsNovember 24, 2011The torta cubana and fully dressed guac transcend their place - the food's so good, I forget I'm in an airport. Definitely stop and sit a spell. Also...the Marisol on tap is not to be missed.
Steve WellmannJune 20, 2014If you're looking for some good food, this is the place. But it does take about 10 minutes as the food is made fresh. Highly recommend the grilled shrimp
Rachel LeeSeptember 3, 2013Enjoyed the choriqueso and a classic lime agua fresca. Unlike most airport food, it didn't make me feel gross afterwards! And the multiple plugins near at the wall seating were really convenient.
Nikki VargasDecember 27, 2011Rick Bayless, the master of Mexican food, brings airport food to a new level w/ this place. Everything is delicious, fresh and authentic. Try the Yucatan pulled pork sandwich w/ tomatillo salsa
J Zamora SilvaJune 13, 2017Get the egg and chorizo torta. This place make authentic Mexican tortas (with a cost of about 10 times what you would pay in Mexico)
AP OrlebekeJanuary 11, 2013Don't stand looking at the menu deciding if you're going to get something. Just get in line. It backs up quickly and you'll have time to figure out what you want by the time you get to the front.
Jerry ElizondoJanuary 6, 2017Chipotle Chicken really good! If you want a different flavour go for Cubana
If you're short on time, get a molletes. They're ready to go so no wait. Plus they're delicious. Try the tres quesos with goat cheese.
Awesome fresh tortas (Mexican sandwiches), great margaritas, cold beer, and tons of power outlets. Rick Bayless listened to travelers and didn't sell-out with this joint! Love it!
Jessica DimmerJuly 28, 2012This place rocks. Margaritas are killer. A little taste of what great food Chicago has to offer as you pass through on your travels.
Order online to skip the wait! Easily avoided a 20+ minute wait last night.
Upvoted Mar 21
Best food in all of Ohare. You won't be sad you made the trek for a bite to eat. All the tortas are fantastic!
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Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless
Terminal 1, near Gate B11 (ORD Airport)
Chicago, IL 60666
United States
Chicago, IL 60666
United States
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:30 AM–9:00 PM
(773) 686-6180
View menu on http://rickbayless.com/restaurants/tortas-frontera
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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