Fronteira Kitchen and Topo

Can you eat at the bar in either of these places? How big is the bar area? Does anyone prefer one of Rick%26#39;s places over the other?

Fronteira Kitchen and Topo

Granted that I visited Topolobampo for lunch in March and Frontera for dinner in August, I much preferred the food at Frontera. Wait staff was far superior at Topo (my experience). Ambiance, while different, was a push...

Fronteira Kitchen and Topo

I%26#39;ve eaten at the bar at Frontera. It%26#39;s been a while, so no idea the size.

The thing that you have to understand is that these are not big restaurants at all. The bar area is a reasonable size, but it does get very crowded (at least at Frontera; I have not been to Topo).

good to know. Instead of waiting for a table I was hoping I could just go in there and eat at the bar. If it%26#39;s a small bar it will probably be just as difficult to get a seat.

Topo takes reservations through opentable.com, and Frontera Grill takes limited reservations directly for parties of two or smaller. You will have to call to find out if they have anything for your dates...

I think there%26#39;s only one bar and it%26#39;s right there when you walk in. The bar seats about 12-15 (I think?) and I believe there are also some little ledges with stools that you can eat at scattered around the bar area. If you%26#39;re going prime dining time on a Friday or Saturday, the bar will be crowded, but when I%26#39;ve gone later (esp on a weeknight) I%26#39;ve always been able to sit right down. As far as which to choose, you can%26#39;t go wrong, in my opinion. The food is great at both restaurants, it%26#39;s just what you%26#39;re in the mood for. Topo is white table cloth and the food is much more gourmet. I love eating there...but if you want a more casual atmosphere and more down to earth (but still inventive) food, I%26#39;d choose Frontera. Frontera is a lot louder, too, if you%26#39;re sensitive to that.