Frontera Cocina

Name: Frontera Cocina
Address: 1604 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States, 32830
Telephone: (407) 560-9197
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

2064 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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Located in Disney Springs™, Frontera Cocina is a fresh Mexican food concept by seven-time James Beard winner, Rick Bayless.

The menu features an enticing presentation of grilled meats, seafood and vegetables. Frontera Cocina will delight friends, family and food-lovers with exciting flavors and a contemporary Mexican experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(407) 560-9197
Website
http://www.fronteracocina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christian Torres

Location
1604 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Neighborhood
Lake Buena Vista
Parking details
2 parking garages available at Disney Springs
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Popular dishes

Tortilla Soup$11.00
Red chile vegetable broth, chipotle chicken, avocado, Chihuahua cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro and onions, lime; contains dairy
Queso Fundido$15.00
Queso Chihuahua melted with roasted poblanos and caramelized onions, warm corn tortillas; contains dairy
Chipotle Chicken Flautas$15.00
Crispy chipotle chicken tortilla flautas, Chihuahua cheese, red garlicky beans, roasted tomatillo-avocado salsa, garnished with crema, Cotija cheese, fresh herbs; contains dairy
Smoked Salmon Ceviche Tostadas*$18.00
Guacamole, tomatoes, serranos, jicama, cilantro and onions

Chips &

Salsa$6.00
Smoky chipotle, herby salsa verde
Toasted Pumpkin Seed "Hummus"$13.00
Creamy Yucatecan pumpkin seedhabanero dip, crispy cucumber and jícama; contains seeds

Guacamole

Paired with smoky chipotle, and herby salsa*

Verde*$14.00
Roasted poblanos, roasted tomatillo, toasted pepitas, cilantro and onions; contains seeds
Seasonal Green Apple Serano $14.00
lime, cilantro, onions

The Half & Half

The Half & Half$15.00
Half guacamole verde, half toasted pumpkin seed "Hummus", jícama, cucumber; contains seeds

Salads

Guacamole Cobb$17.00
Romaine and arugula, bacon, roasted corn, black bean salsa, tomatoes, poblano rajas, queso fresco, chipotle ranch dressing; contains dairy, eggs
Taquería Ensalada$14.00
Arcadian lettuce, poblano rajas, carrot, radish, avocado, crunchy tortilla strips, cotija cheese, avocado-lime vinaigrette; contains dairy

Add a Protein To Your Ensalada

Grilled Chicken Breast$10.00
Mojo Garlic Grilled Shrimp$14.00
Creekstone Natural Carne Asada*$16.00

Tacos

Served with warm corn tortillas for making soft tacos

Chicken Tinga Tacos$23.00
Shredded chicken in a tangy morita chile and onion sauce, black bean refritos with queso fresco, guacamole, cilantro leaves; contains pork, dairy
Carne Asada Tacos*$29.00
Grilled steak, poblano rajas, black bean refritos with queso fresco, salsa verde, guacamole; contains pork, dairy
Carnitas$27.00
Gunthorp Farms slow-cooked pork shoulder with garlic and lime, black bean refritos with fresco cheese, guacamole, pickled red onions, salsa verde; contains dairy
Cochinita Pibil$27.00
Achiote-marinated, slow-roasted tender pork, black beans, poblano rajas, pickled red onions, habanero salsa; contains pork

Entrees

Carne Asada*$58.00
Garlic and red chile-marinated Creekstone Natural 16oz Black Angus Bone-in Ribeye, black bean refritos with queso fresco, caramelized plantains with crema and Cotija cheese, tomatillo salsa, warm corn tortillas; contains dairy, pork
Spicy Mango-Habanero Chicken$36.00
Crispy half chicken, mango-habanero sauce, plantain rice, pickled habanero and white onions, cilantro, warm corn tortilla.
Red-Chile Pork and Butternut Squash Enchiladas$28.00
Just made corn tortillas, pork carnitas-caramelized onion and butternut squash filling, black bean refritos, Queso Chihuahua, white onion and flat leaf parsley leaves; contains pork, dairy.
Mahi Mahi al Mojo de Ajo$40.00
Grilled Mahi Mahi with al mojo de ajo (slow-cooked garlic, olive oil, lime, chipotle), plantain rice & mango-red onion salsa
Shrimp en Salsa Negra$36.00
Pan-roasted Florida Pink Shrimp with salsa negra ("black" salsa of smoky chipotles, raw sugar & dark vinegar), plantain rice, grilled calabacitas, warm corn tortillas; contains soy, shellfish
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Suiza$27.00
Just-made corn tortillas, chicken and poblano rajas filling, tomatillo- cream sauce, Queso Chihuahua, sliced red onion, cilantro leaves; contains dairy

What 2,064 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orlando
Mexican

2,064 Reviews

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MarissaP
Caribbean
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food. Even some good kid options.
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Emily
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Nice quiet meal in a crazy busy place! Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Crazy pricing like everything at Disney.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience1
We made our reservations weeks ago and when we showed up, we were asked if we could sit outside. Mind you, it was a chilly rainy day and we would’ve preferred to sit inside, but that was apparently not an option. We were hungry, so we decided to be seated outside. We ordered chips and guacamole with a side of roasted poblano peppers. The poblano peppers were not roasted at all! They were just cut up plain poblano peppers. Not good at all! I ordered the shrimp entree and the shrimp was extremely fishy smelling. It was very unappetizing and I had to order something else. I had to continue getting full off tortilla chips while my company at the table dug into their meals. It felt at times the server forgot about us and we had to go inside and look for her twice to ask questions. I was just shocked a Rick Bayless owned restaurant had these flaws. Maybe my level of expectations were too high I guess. Oh well
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Alex
Hawaii
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They are really improved their food and service over the last year. We thought we would try it again and were very pleased. Great food and service, and one of the more reasonably priced full service places in Disney Springs.
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SaraC
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food, as always. We always look forward to coming here.
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LegoMyEgg0
Atlanta Metro
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience1
The food at this restaurant was subpar to say the least. Chicken enchiladas had so much cartilage mixed in with the cheese. The steak had more fat on it than meat. Overall value for price paid was not worth it.
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BACopp
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first time here. Our waitresses was very attentive. Our appetizer, meal and dessert were delicious. The portions were generous as well. Will definitely plan a reservation at this restaurant again when visiting Downtown Disney Springs.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Didn’t live up to our expectations. Food was expensive for mediocre food
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KevD
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice enough place, decent food and beer/wine (small choice) and friendly staff. But quite difficult to find - right in the middle of a Disney theme park, complete with awful piped music and everything fake. So a pretty strange ambiance for what would otherwise be a reasonable/good restaurant
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KHK58
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
We love this spot and look forward to it each time we travel to Disney. We were sad that the carne asada was changed to a rib-eye that was poorly executed from the skirt steak that we’ve enjoyed for the past 3 years. Outside of that, everything was top notch as usual. We love the half and half guac and pumpkin hummus, classic margaritas and the plantain rice.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
this was a great restaurant. Service was wonderful. Food was fantastic. Highly recommend.
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TaraS
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rib eye carne asada was wonderful as was guacamole/chips and margaritas
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun place to eat with some great menu options!! Out of the way quiet restaurant in downtown Disney!
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DONNAS
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food, it is a bit expensive, but worth it for a special occasion. I will definitely visit again in the future.
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PollyN
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks. Kids eat free with entree for adult the day we were there so that was bonus !
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HSang
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience1
The food was good, but we felt rushed and the restaurant was extremely loud. I have good hearing and could hardly hear our server.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Our waiter had an attitude and did not want to be there. The food was not good for the price. Will definitely not be eating there again. Over priced and so not worth it. McDonald’s would have been a better option!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Guacamole and drinks were good. The chicken enchilada was so salty it was inedible.
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RichardR
Coastal Georgia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good experience. Clean, friendly, delicious. Will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Reservation at 19:30 for 1, made to wait 40 minutes before getting a table. Table side service was excellent
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ChrisC
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience4
Always great to eat at a Rick Bayless restaurant!
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KelSonic
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience3
Terrible service. Disappointing for such a high end celebrity chef. Order came out wrong and server blamed us saying he “wasn’t aware” of what we wanted. He didn’t seem happy to be there at all.
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ritaj
Philadelphia
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Wide variety and very tasty. Just wasn’t hot enough but still good.
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2cfoodie
Orlando
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was good, but service was super slow despite the restaurant being fairly empty. It was especially odd because we were just a party of two and we both ordered salads. It is typically a great restaurant, but this experience left us a bit disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Well, as usual, food comig out of Bayless’s kitchen was great. We got in late to a Dos Hombres mutual event which included guest celebrity appearances which we knew nothing about… my wife never watched Breaking Bad so didn’t recognize Mr. White and Jessie… I didn’t know, and the staff didnt explain , the Dos Hombres connection to them so none of this made sense to us… but we were the only ones since the back area of the restaurant turned into a frat party with live music. In some sense we were spared all that and I’m glad everyone was having fun in the back. I love mescal and hope they sell lots! We were just sort of displaced Boomer tourists knowing Bayless from Chicago and having our expectations set oddly . I hope it works out well for both parties to the joint marketing. $150/person was steep but factor in our cluelessness!!
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AdamM
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks, cant go wrong here for tequila or great food
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Richard
Orlando
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great friendly service, and the special skill desert was amazing
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, delicious drinks. One of my party said her gin gimlet was the best she had ever had! Food was fabulous- inventive and perfectly prepared.
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BrianH
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
My wife and I ordered two seafood dishes. Both were excellent. My mahi was fresh and very well comprised with a flavorful and unique variety of vegetables, etc. I felt that the dish was a five out of five. My wife had a shrimp dish. It was equally unique and delicious. Although a bit spicy at times. The one drawback, and it was significant in my opinion (but my wife let it go) was that her dish was no longer hot. It was warm at best. We ordered desert and it too was unique and wonderful. If not for the warmth of my wife’s dish, a waitress that did the minimum, and truly unkept restrooms this would have been a fabulous meal. These are all easy fixes! So so close to a five star meal!
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JulieD
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The pork and butternut squash enchiladas were delicious. Just the right amount of spice. The chicken enchiladas with green sauce were delicious as well. The Jamaican sangria wasn’t quite as good as before, felt a little watered down . Over all really good
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OsmanyB
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is always great. The wait time is not very long, but I do recommend to make reservations because it can get very busy. The variety of food is perfect, even if you have kids.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The only thing I didn’t like is how they didn’t have that many options when it came to food.
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MissyK
Minneapolis
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve eaten there several times and the food is amazing! Their guacamole is exceptional as are the margaritas. The staff are very accommodating and polite. Love this place!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner and Drinks, we will be back. Very pleasant staff and quick service. love the spicy margarita.
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JoeS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food and drinks. Wait staff was excellent. Only point of reference was kids eat free yet we were still charged. We were fine with it but felt we didn’t need to point it out if it’s advertised.
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GaryH
Orlando
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Bar service was excellent ona busy Monday- exceeding out expectations- food is always so good here- stop whenever we’re in the area
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KyleG
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal. You have to have the mole! Guac is amazing of course as well.
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BrentH
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We'd accidentally found out about the brunch here while walking by last month. We were promptly greeted and able to sit out on the covered deck. Bruno was our server and was very friendly, helpful with options and knowledge. Each of us had different meals. Mini Cornmeal Pancakes, Huevos Montulenos, Cochinita Pibil, and Chilaquiles Red, which each of us enjoyed very much and will come back again in the near future.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
Horribleness Horrible horrible horrible so expensive
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CynthiaL
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All was increíble, and the food was espectacular and so delicius...thanks
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FAQs

Frontera Cocina is rated 4.3 stars by 2064 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

1604 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lake Buena Vista
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
2 parking garages available at Disney Springs
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christian Torres
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.fronteracocina.com/
Phone number
(407) 560-9197

Frontera Cocina

Make a reservation

Additional information

Carne Asada Tacos

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Suiza

Salsa

Starters

Tortilla Soup$11.00

Queso Fundido$15.00

Chipotle Chicken Flautas$15.00

Smoked Salmon Ceviche Tostadas*$18.00

Chips &

Salsa$6.00

Toasted Pumpkin Seed "Hummus"$13.00

Guacamole

Verde*$14.00

Seasonal Green Apple Serano $14.00

The Half & Half

The Half & Half$15.00

Salads

Guacamole Cobb$17.00

Taquería Ensalada$14.00

Add a Protein To Your Ensalada

Grilled Chicken Breast$10.00

Mojo Garlic Grilled Shrimp$14.00

Creekstone Natural Carne Asada*$16.00

Tacos

Chicken Tinga Tacos$23.00

Carne Asada Tacos*$29.00

Carnitas$27.00

Cochinita Pibil$27.00

Entrees

Carne Asada*$58.00

Spicy Mango-Habanero Chicken$36.00

Red-Chile Pork and Butternut Squash Enchiladas$28.00

Mahi Mahi al Mojo de Ajo$40.00

Shrimp en Salsa Negra$36.00

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Suiza$27.00

Featured Items

Esquites$8.00

Papas Rancheras$8.00

Garlicky Red Bean Refritos$8.00

Fried Plantains$8.00

Arroz con Plantains$8.00

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