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Frontera Cocina, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Frontera Cocina, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Frontera Cocina, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Frontera Cocina, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Frontera Cocina, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Frontera Cocina

4.5
4.5
2339 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Torres
  • Area
    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

What 2,339 people are saying

Frontera Cocina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Mexican

  • Orlando

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frontera Cocina offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic drinks and food" and a lively atmosphere featuring a mariachi band. Guests appreciate the "authentic Mexican" cuisine and attentive service. Despite some noise and pricing concerns, many diners highlight the "memorable" meals and "amazing" service, making it a popular choice at Disney Springs.
2,339 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner and service! Loved the Mariachi band.

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  2. Kelly

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic drinks and food, highly recommend!! Great start to our vacation!!

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  3. Jamie VIP

    Philadelphia22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. This was absolutely fantastic and so glad we tried it

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  4. Jack

    Chicago94 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The mariachi band was too loud. Otherwise, very good!

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  5. Tommy

    New York City20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a huge Rick Bayless fan. Huge. Always catch his shows and have 2 of his books. Had high expectations for Frontera. Unfortunately it was not the best experience. Made reservations. Then upon checking in they tried to convince to sit outside but it was a tad chilly last night so we had to wait a bit to be seated. My dad’s steak was over cooked. My mom’s enchiladas were very salty. I verified. My pork tacos were great. Queso fundido was great. Drinks were good. Overall just ok.

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  6. Barbara VIP

    Tampa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frontera never disappoints! The food is always amazing! The day was beautiful so we dined on the great patio! Love it here.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food- Authentic Mexican, price point was right, loved the atmosphere. Table was ready upon arrival and it was busy day. Very well done and we will be back next time we come.

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  8. Susan VIP

    New York City144 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Please be aware this restaurant is located in Disney World’s Disney Springs complex = garage parking, going through security and walk through Disney crowds to get to restaurant: Plan to arrive 1/2 hr + before reservation time. Wish we had known. That said restaurant was busy and ran fairly efficiently (Perhaps too far a walk from espresso machine to table for espresso to arrive warm? Restrooms need attention.). Chips and salsa were sublime with chips lightly laced with lime and served with signature salsas. Margaritas selections were inventive without being crazy: delicious. Carnitas tacos were wonderful and plentiful (served self-create-style), but I wished I had chosen another signature entree instead to more enjoy Bayless’ creativity. My partner’s duck was sublime, perhaps some of the best duck we’ve ever had. Don’t miss dessert: the flan is memorable. Service was attentive, engaging, and not overbearing. Ambiance is Disney: Lots of children and loud, but I love they’re being exposed to such cuisine. We were able to tune-out and enjoy each other and the food. Not my best Rick Bayless dining experience (due to being located in Disney), but thrilled to be able to expose my partner to Bayless’ cuisine. Memorable meal.

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  9. Michael

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, and amazing margaritas

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  10. Gail

    Houston24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    NOT what I was expecting for a Rick Bayless restaurant. Absolutely no accompaniment to 3 tacos for $29. Dry beef, greasy shells. What a disappointing experience. Service was friendly and attentive. Restaurant full of screaming children. Would not recommend for so many reasons...

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Frontera Cocina is rated 4.5 stars by 2339 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today
Google Map for Frontera Cocina

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Lake Buena Vista
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–23:00
  • 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
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