Good food but wow, very very slow. Even at non-peak times. Develop a better system of getting customers through the line quicker.Edit: Is it just me, or did the Torras shrink by about 30%. This USED to be my favorite restaurant at ORD.
February 2024
Just ate here during a layover, salsa is top tier and guac was great.
February 2024
Just okay food, not sure what all the fuss is about tbh.
Explore the amazing flavors of Mexico at Tortas Frontera. Created by Chef Rick Bayless, Tortas Frontera features hand-crafted tortas, fresh-made guacamole and hand-shaken margaritas. Chef Bayless has created a menu that is certain to set a new standard for quick-service food. Tortas Frontera combines high-quality ingredients from top local providers with recipes based on the incredible fare found in Mexico.
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Parking: Garage, Valet
Attire: Casual
Alcohol: Full Bar
Price Range: Below Average
A far cry from other offerings at Chicago's O'Hare airport, Rick Bayless' counter service sandwich shop serves namesake sandwiches similar to Xoco --- along with fresh, lime-y margaritas --- in a small nook in terminal 1. Its handful of seats fills quickly, though, and the fast food concept takes some time. Orders get screwed up, and creature comforts are next to nil. The rewards, though, are as wait-worthy as the frustration level is high. Step up to the counter and order the fall-apart, beer-braised short ribs torta, which arrives in a brown, cardboard-like container, griddled and stuffed with black beans, pickled jalapeños, gooey Chihuahua cheese, cilantro crema and arugula. Warm, open-face molletes --- blanketed in cheese --- are an option, too. And don't forget to order fully-dressed guac from the guacamole bar: it comes topped with Nueske's bacon crumbles, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pepitas, spicy roasted peppers and queso. There's a yogurt bar, breakfast sammies, fresh-squeezed OJ and refreshing agua frescas as well.
