Frontera Fresco

My work schedule never allows for lunch, but during a stint of jury duty, Yelp directed me to Frontera Fresco.  I pretty much loved it.

If you're wandering the street looking for it, be advised it's on the 7th floor of Macy's.  You can take an express elevator up to 7.

The line was really long when I arrived, but it moved fairly well.  It's a treat to see your food prepared right in front of you.  (Think of the Chipotle/Qdoba experience, but getting to see the meat grilled while you wait.)

The chips and salsa were just so-so, but I loved the chipotle chicken tacos.  The burst of lime juice made the flavor dance across my tongue.  I would have preferred flour to corn tortillas, but the overall experience was quite good.

I'd go back in a heartbeat.  You people who have this as a lunch option are incredibly lucky.

Lunch at Macy's Frontera Fresco can be like a maze. I took the elevators on the first floor by the cosmetics department and arrived to find a classy dining hall on the seventh floor. Was I lost or was I on the wrong floor? Turns out the food court was on the other side around the corner.  

My friend and I shared the grilled shrimp torta and grilled steak tacos. It was approximately $10 per person which is slightly more expensive than your typical lunch. The torta had generous amounts of shrimp. I love how it was paired with arugula and goat cheese! The steak tacos were also pleasant. There were two tacos and each of them was stuffed with a thick slice of avocado as well as lime and cilantro.

This is the best spot to have lunch in the loop, hands down!

I've been twice. The first time I had the chorizo tacos and chips with tomatillo salsa. The second time I had shrimp tacos and shared guacamole and chips with my dining companion. Both meals were outstanding.

The wait is not too long and the menu has a wide variety of awesome choices. It's also very affordable considering the high quality of the food.

I look forward to returning frequently and highly recommend this delicious lunch spot!