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Frontera Cocina, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Frontera Cocina

4.5
4.5
2333 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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
    (407) 560-9197
  • 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 2,333 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Mexican

  • Orlando

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs offers a vibrant atmosphere paired with "amazing" Mexican cuisine. While some find the prices high, standout dishes like the carne asada tacos and guacamole receive praise. The "attentive" service, particularly from servers like Christopher and Uriel, enhances the experience. Reservations are recommended for this "fantastic" dining spot.

2,333 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Susan VIP

    New York City144 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Michal

    Jacksonville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Carne Asada was way below expectations Specially for the price It even arrived cold

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Frontera started with a friendly server who gave us excellent recommendations. Everyone at our table enjoyed their dinner choices: creamy chicken enchiladas, beef barbacoa quesadillas, and guacamole cobb salad!! Everything had great flavor! We will definitely be back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside - nice ambiance- decent value for food relatively speaking for Disney

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  8. marlene VIP

    Caribbean37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent the appetizers delicious! The food was cold so not to good but our Waiter was excellent !

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  9. Arielle

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good choice for Disney springs! A little loud with the mariachi band but it was a nice experience

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  10. DAVID

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was empty, the prices are way too high. The waiter kept trying to upsell us which was annoying. The food was delicious but had a lot of vegetable oil in it. I’d eat here again but I will simply ask our server to talk to us after we get our food and to leave us alone. It’s obvious he was just doing his job but it it was annoying.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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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