Frontera Grill Dinner
May 8 - June 2, 2012
GUACAMOLES
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Frontera Guacamole: Cilantro, lime, green chile, tomato. Just-made tortilla chips. $9.75
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Frontera Grill – GUACAMOLESBacon & Garlic Chive GuacamoleGunthorp bacon, wood-grilled Bayless Garden garlic chives, serrano chile. Tortilla chips.Bacon & Garlic Chive Guacamole: Gunthorp bacon, wood-grilled Bayless Garden garlic chives, serrano chile. Tortilla chips. $9.75 -
Just-made Tortilla Chips & Two Salsas: Three-chile (cascabel, morita, guajillo) & tomatillo with serrano & cilantro. $4.00
CEVICHE & RAW BAR: Oysters, Ceviches & Seafood Cocktails
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Oysters: Shucked to order. Tomatillo-habanero "minoneta," smoky chipotle-garlic salsa & fresh-cut limes. 1/2 dozen: 15 / doz: 30
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Oyster & Ceviche Platter: One dozen oysters & their accompaniments, Frontera Ceviche & Tropical Tuna Cocktail. 44 / Half-size: 23.50
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Frontera Grill – CEVICHE & RAW BAR: Oysters, Ceviches & Seafood CocktailsSmoked Shrimp "Pillows"Smoked Royal Red shrimp, avocado mash (seared serranos, lime, caramelized onion), lime zest. Jicama "pillowcase," Bayless Garden microgreens.Smoked Shrimp "Pillows": Smoked Royal Red shrimp, avocado mash (seared serranos, lime, caramelized onion), lime zest. Jicama "pillowcase," Bayless Garden microgreens. $14.00 -
Frontera Grill – CEVICHE & RAW BAR: Oysters, Ceviches & Seafood CocktailsHerb Green Ceviche with Crunchy Chorizo"Express" ceviche of fresh Pacific yellowtail, spicy roasted tomatillo, lime, cilantro, avocado, homemade chorizo crunch, tomatillo-tequila pickle.Herb Green Ceviche with Crunchy Chorizo: "Express" ceviche of fresh Pacific yellowtail, spicy roasted tomatillo, lime, cilantro, avocado, homemade chorizo crunch, tomatillo-tequila pickle. $14.00 -
Frontera Ceviche: Hawaiian albacore, lime, tomatoes, olives, cilantro & green chile on tostaditas. $14.00
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Tropical Tuna Cocktail: Sashimi-grade Hawaiian bigeye tuna, tomatillo guacamole, honey Manila mango salsa. $14.50
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Yucatecan Ceviche: Steamed Mexican blue shrimp & calamari, lime, orange, habanero, avocado, jicama, cucumber & cilantro. Crispy tortilla chips. $13.50
STREET FOOD: Soft Tacos, Crispy Tacos, Tacos al Carbon, Enchiladas, Street Snacks
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Frontera Grill – STREET FOOD: Soft Tacos, Crispy Tacos, Tacos al Carbon, Enchiladas, Street SnacksLamb Shoulder in Black MoleGrill-seared lamb shoulder braised in black mole, Nichols Farm potatoes, grilled calabacitas, anejo cheese.Lamb Shoulder in Black Mole: Grill-seared lamb shoulder braised in black mole, Nichols Farm potatoes, grilled calabacitas, anejo cheese. $11.00 -
Frontera Grill – STREET FOOD: Soft Tacos, Crispy Tacos, Tacos al Carbon, Enchiladas, Street SnacksChicken in Wild Ramp CremaWood-grilled Gunthorp chicken breast, local asparagus, roasted fingerling potatoes, wild ramp crema. Crispy epazote.Chicken in Wild Ramp Crema: Wood-grilled Gunthorp chicken breast, local asparagus, roasted fingerling potatoes, wild ramp crema. Crispy epazote. $13.00 -
Classic Queso Fundido: Samuel's artisanal Jack cheese, garlicky roasted peppers, homemade chorizo. $9.00
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Frontera Grill – STREET FOOD: Soft Tacos, Crispy Tacos, Tacos al Carbon, Enchiladas, Street SnacksDuck Carnitas Queso FundidoOtter Creek organic cheddar, duck leg carnitas, grilled knob onions, pickled jalapenos & vegetables.Duck Carnitas Queso Fundido: Otter Creek organic cheddar, duck leg carnitas, grilled knob onions, pickled jalapenos & vegetables. $10.50 -
Frontera Grill – STREET FOOD: Soft Tacos, Crispy Tacos, Tacos al Carbon, Enchiladas, Street SnacksPork FlautasCrispy, crunchy taquitos of slow-cooked pork carnitas, (pickled white onions, moritas). Roasty guajillo salsa, homemade crema, peashoots, anejo cheese.Pork Flautas: Crispy, crunchy taquitos of slow-cooked pork carnitas, (pickled white onions, moritas). Roasty guajillo salsa, homemade crema, peashoots, anejo cheese. $9.00 -
Smoked Chicken Taquitos : Roasted tomatillo salsa, homemade crema, anejo cheese, guacamole. $9.00
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Tacos al Carbon: Wood-grilled meat, poultry, fish or mushrooms, roasted poblano rajas, guacamole, two salsas. $13.50
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Mole Poblano Enchiladas: Gunthorp free-range chicken, grill-roasted red onions. $13.00
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Frontera Grill – STREET FOOD: Soft Tacos, Crispy Tacos, Tacos al Carbon, Enchiladas, Street SnacksBeef Barbacoa EnchiladasSlow-cooked Creekstone beef (grilled onions, moritas, avocado leaf), red chile guajillo sauce, Samuel's artisan Jack. Frisee-watercress.Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas: Slow-cooked Creekstone beef (grilled onions, moritas, avocado leaf), red chile guajillo sauce, Samuel's artisan Jack. Frisee-watercress. $13.50 -
Fresh Corn Tamales: Banana leaf-steamed sweet corn tamales, homemade crema & fresh cheese, poblano chile. $8.00
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Frontera Grill – STREET FOOD: Soft Tacos, Crispy Tacos, Tacos al Carbon, Enchiladas, Street SnacksChicken TamalBanana leaf-steamed tamal of corn masa filled with Gunthorp chicken, caramelized onions, & hoja santa. Pueblan green pipian, toasted pepitas, frisee-cilantro salad.Chicken Tamal: Banana leaf-steamed tamal of corn masa filled with Gunthorp chicken, caramelized onions, & hoja santa. Pueblan green pipian, toasted pepitas, frisee-cilantro salad. $9.00 -
Frontera Grill – STREET FOOD: Soft Tacos, Crispy Tacos, Tacos al Carbon, Enchiladas, Street SnacksEnchiladas PotosinasChile-spiked corn-masa turnovers with spicy homemade fresh cheese. Pepita-avocado mash, Tamazula hot sauce, crema drizzle, arugula salad.Enchiladas Potosinas: Chile-spiked corn-masa turnovers with spicy homemade fresh cheese. Pepita-avocado mash, Tamazula hot sauce, crema drizzle, arugula salad. $9.00 -
Frontera Grill – STREET FOOD: Soft Tacos, Crispy Tacos, Tacos al Carbon, Enchiladas, Street SnacksMolotesCorn-masa "torpedos" filled with grilled woodland mushrooms, homemade ricotta, roasted poblano chiles & epazote. Spicy avocado-tomatillo salsa, Nick's watercress, anejo cheese.Molotes: Corn-masa "torpedos" filled with grilled woodland mushrooms, homemade ricotta, roasted poblano chiles & epazote. Spicy avocado-tomatillo salsa, Nick's watercress, anejo cheese. $9.00 -
Mexico City-Style Quesadillas: Corn masa turnovers stuffed with Samuel's handcrafted Jack cheese & epazote. Guacamole. $8.50
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Sopes Rancheros: Crispy corn masa boats filled with savory shredded beef, roasted tomato, avocado, homemade fresh cheese. $8.50
SALADS & VEGETABLES: Salads (and a soup), Vegetables (and a little meat)
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Shooting Star Little Gem Lettuce Salad: Pumpkinseed-lime dressing, quick-pickled tomatillos, grilled knob onions $8.50
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Red Chile-Mango Salad: Frisee, City Farm mache, honey Manila mango, red onion, chipotle-honey-lime dressing. Bacon crunch. $9.00
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Topolobampo Tortilla Soup: Dark broth flavored with pasilla, with grilled chicken, avocado, hand-made Jack cheese, thick cream & crisp tortilla strips. $9.00
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Jicama Street Snack: Jicama, cucumber, pineapple, fresh lime, crushed guajillo chile. $7.00
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Smoky-Creamy-Spicy Mushrooms: Brown beech, hedgehog, oyster, shiitake & black trumpet mushrooms, white sweet potato, Oaxacan pasilla crema, epazote. $9.50
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Frontera Grill – SALADS & VEGETABLES: Salads (and a soup), Vegetables (and a little meat)Spicy-Smoky Green BeansSeared serrano chiles "toreados," Kaskaskia cheese.Spicy-Smoky Green Beans: Seared serrano chiles "toreados," Kaskaskia cheese. $7.00 -
Grilled Asparagus: Poblano rajas, Samuel's Jack cheese. $8.00
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Rustic Potato-Kohlrabi Mash: Guero chiles, roasted garlic, Kaskaskia cheese. $6.50
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Herb Green Rice: Black lentils, grilled knob onions, sweet plantains, crispy epazote. $6.50
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Classic White Rice: Black beans, grilled pineapple, spicy morita chiles, grilled knob onions. $6.50
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"Venomous" Pintos: Chorizo, ham hocks, bacon, fresh cheese. $8.00
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Traditional Black Beans: Epazote, manteca, sweet plantains, queso fresco. $6.50
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Modern Black Beans: Baja olive oil, roasted garlic, crispy onions, queso anejo, cilantro. $6.50
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Grilled Knob Onions: Lime, coarse salt. $3.00
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Homemade Pickled Jalapenos: Carrots, cauliflower. $3.00
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Fried Sweet Plantains: Homemade sour cream, fresh cheese. $6.00
TRIOS
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Old School Frontera Trio: Two pieces each: smoked chicken taquitos (sour cream, guacamole), Mexico City-style corn masa quesadillas (artisan cheese, epazote), ceviche fronterizo tostadas. $18.50
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Street Food Trio: Two pieces each: potosinas (fresh cheese, avocado, crema, Tamazula), pork flautas (guajillo salsa, peashoots), sopes (shredded beef, roasted tomato, green chile). $19.75
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Frontera Grill – TRIOSMole TrioMole poblano enchiladas (2), lamb in black mole, roasted vegetables in green mole de flores (poblanos, squash blossoms, pepitas).Mole Trio: Mole poblano enchiladas (2), lamb in black mole, roasted vegetables in green mole de flores (poblanos, squash blossoms, pepitas). $23.00 -
Ceviche Trio: Frontera Ceviche (albacore, tomato, olive), Yucatecan Ceviche (shrimp, squid, orange, cucumber), Tropical Tuna Cocktail (big eye, avoado-tomatillo, mango salsa). $19.00
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Big Wood-grilled Tacos al Carbon Trio: Grassfed skirt steak (roasted garlic, spices), Gunthorp chicken (tangy, garlicky), pork (pastor marinade, pineapple), roasted poblano rajas, guacamole, grilled knob onions & guero chile. $36.00
MOLES, PIPIANES & RED CHILE BRAISES
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Frontera Grill – MOLES, PIPIANES & RED CHILE BRAISESPork in Mole ColoraditoAdobo-marinated Gunthorp pork loin, Oaxacan mole coloradito (ancho, sesame, spices, chocolate), Mexican chocolate-sesame tamal, grilled green beans, red chile chicharron.Pork in Mole Coloradito: Adobo-marinated Gunthorp pork loin, Oaxacan mole coloradito (ancho, sesame, spices, chocolate), Mexican chocolate-sesame tamal, grilled green beans, red chile chicharron. $23.50 -
Frontera Grill – MOLES, PIPIANES & RED CHILE BRAISESChicken in Mole de FloresGunthorp chicken breast (garlic-green chile marinade), green mole of poblanos, pumpkinseeds, squash blossoms, chayote & cream. Herb-infused green corn torta, spicy greens.Chicken in Mole de Flores: Gunthorp chicken breast (garlic-green chile marinade), green mole of poblanos, pumpkinseeds, squash blossoms, chayote & cream. Herb-infused green corn torta, spicy greens. $23.50 -
Frontera Grill – MOLES, PIPIANES & RED CHILE BRAISESDuck with Pasilla-Huitlacoche SauceRed chile-rubbed Gunthorp duck breast, pasilla-huitlacoche sauce (garlic, dark beer). Field corn torta, sweet corn esquites, anejo cheese, shoots salad.Duck with Pasilla-Huitlacoche Sauce: Red chile-rubbed Gunthorp duck breast, pasilla-huitlacoche sauce (garlic, dark beer). Field corn torta, sweet corn esquites, anejo cheese, shoots salad. $23.50
LIVE FIRE ENTREES
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Frontera Grill – LIVE FIRE ENTREESBass in Molcajete SalsaGarlicky, grilled Blue Heron striped bass in warm hand-crushed tomato salsa. Herby green rice, Klug Farm grilled asparagus.Bass in Molcajete Salsa: Garlicky, grilled Blue Heron striped bass in warm hand-crushed tomato salsa. Herby green rice, Klug Farm grilled asparagus. $23.50 -
Frontera Grill – LIVE FIRE ENTREESFish in Yucatecan EscabecheAchiote-marinated grilled dayboat catch in red escabeche (achiote, fruit vinegar, sweet spices, habanero, guero). Pickled red onions & tomatillos, kohlrabi potato mash.Fish in Yucatecan Escabeche: Achiote-marinated grilled dayboat catch in red escabeche (achiote, fruit vinegar, sweet spices, habanero, guero). Pickled red onions & tomatillos, kohlrabi potato mash. $23.50 -
Frontera Grill – LIVE FIRE ENTREESShrimp in Spring Green CreamGarlicky shrimp in velvety sauce of green chiles, asparagus & cilantro. Classic white rice, roasted poblano rajas, shoots salad.Shrimp in Spring Green Cream: Garlicky shrimp in velvety sauce of green chiles, asparagus & cilantro. Classic white rice, roasted poblano rajas, shoots salad. $23.50 -
Oaxacan-Style Carne Asada: Red chile-marinated Creekstone Natural Black Angus rib steak. Black beans, sweet plantains with homemade crema, guacamole. $29.50
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Carne Asada “Brava” : Serrano-marinated, grass-fed Tall Grass flank steak, salsa huevona (hand-crushed, grill-roasted tomatoes, jalapeños). Grilled knob onions and sweet corn tamales with crema & fresh cheese. $29.00
DAILY SPECIALS
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Tuesday/Birria: Chile-braised Pleasant Meadows Farm goat. Runner beans, Napa cabbage, arbol salsa. $24.00
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Wednesday/Cochinita Pibil: Achiote-marinated Gunthorp Farm suckling pig roasted in banana leaves. Black beans, habanero salsa. $25.00
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Thursday/Chiles Rellenos: Classic, souffle-battered stuffed poblanos (one cheese, one minced-pork picadillo), roasted tomato-chile sauce. Black beans & Mexican rice. $24.00
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Friday: Chef's choice.
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Saturday/Costillas: Chipotle-glazed Gunthorp Farm pork back ribs. Tangy cabbage, black beans. $24.00
















