Tortas Frontera ORD
About The Tortas Frontera ORD
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Tortas Frontera, established by acclaimed chef Rick Bayless, offers an authentic Mexican dining experience within Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The restaurant is renowned for its hand-crafted tortas—traditional Mexican griddle-baked sandwiches—fresh-made guacamole, and hand-shaken margaritas.
Menu Offerings
- Tortas: The menu features a variety of tortas, including the Cubana (smoked pork loin, Gunthorp bacon, artisan Jack cheese, black beans, cilantro crema, chipotle mustard, avocado) and the Chipotle Chicken (artisan Jack cheese, poblano rajas, chipotle-black beans, cilantro crema, avocado, wild arugula).
- Molletes: Open-face sandwiches like the Bacon & Queso (Gunthorp bacon, artisan Jack cheese, black beans, Cotija cheese, cilantro) and the Pork & Fig (smoked pork loin, artisan Jack cheese, chipotle-fig spread, Cotija cheese, cilantro) are also available.
- Guacamole Bar: Guests can customize their guacamole with toppings such as Gunthorp bacon, toasted pepitas, sun-dried tomatoes, spicy roasted peppers, and a queso fresco-Cotija mix.
- Beverages: The restaurant offers traditional Mexican beverages, including Aguas Frescas, iced tea, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and Frontera blend coffee.
Locations
Tortas Frontera operates locations within O'Hare International Airport as well as an additional one outside the airport:
- Terminal 1: Near Gate B11, open daily from 5 am to 9 pm.
- Terminal 3: Near Gate K4, open daily from 5 am to 9 pm.
- Terminal 5: Near Gate M18, open daily from 6 am to 9 pm.
- Berwyn, IL, USA: A location outside of the airport serving local customers.
Ordering Options
To enhance convenience, Tortas Frontera offers online ordering through their mobile app, available for both iOS and Android devices. This feature allows customers to place orders ahead of time, skip the lines, and have their meals ready upon arrival.
By combining authentic Mexican flavors with the convenience of airport dining, Tortas Frontera has become a favored choice for travelers passing through O'Hare International Airport.