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Rick Bayless

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About

Rick Bayless is best known for his Chicago-based award winning Mexican restaurants, winning Bravo’s Top Chef Masters and earning multiple Daytime Emmy nominations for his Public Television series, Mexico–One Plate at a Time.
Bayless’s casual Frontera Grill, founded in 1987, received the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurant Award (2007), while his fine-dining destination next door Topolobampo later earned the same distinction (2017), making history as side-by-side winners of one the industry’s most prestigious restaurant award. In 2009, Bayless added to the same Chicago block with the addition of the fast casual Xoco, with the mezcal-focused speakeasy Bar Sótano following in 2018. His Tortas Frontera at O’Hare and Tortazo locations around the U.S. continue to showcase his unparalleled knowledge and lifelong commitment to celebrating Mexican cooking.
Bayless is the author of nine acclaimed cookbooks, including Mexican Kitchen which won the Julia Child IACP Cookbook of the Year Award, Mexico–One Plate at a Time which took home the James Beard Award for Best International Cookbook and Fiesta at Rick’s, a New York Times bestseller which cemented his reputation as an expert on Mexican cuisine. He has received the rare distinction of having been awarded the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle for his contributions to Mexican culture.
In addition to his culinary success, Bayless is dedicated to philanthropy. His Frontera Farmer Foundation supports small farms with grants and the Frontera Scholarship helps Mexican-American students pursue culinary arts education. His deep commitment to making a difference continues through mentorship and ongoing work promoting better food systems.

Kitchens

Meals by Rick Bayless are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.

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Rick Bayless’s meal reviews

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Pork Carnitas Tacos

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I love this entrée

Mary Chamberlain · 07/12/25

Pork Carnitas Tacos

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Prefer flour over corn tortillas

Jennifer Withrow Gruber · 07/12/25

Pork Carnitas Tacos

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Enjoy the tacos especially the pork was delish. Will get it again.

Bonita Chiu · 07/11/25

Pork Carnitas Tacos

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Julia Greiner · 07/11/25

Roasted Salmon with Chile-Peanut Salsa

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Brenda Henry · 07/11/25

Shrimp in Mole Verde

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Loved the flavor but I guess its hard not to overcooked the shrimp while reheating in microwave

Grace Lopez · 07/11/25

Pork Carnitas Tacos

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A bit dry, but good over all flavor. Like the other corn tortilla dishes the tortillas are very dry and fall apart. Fluor tortillas may be a better option.

Calvin Cooper · 07/11/25

Pork Carnitas Tacos

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This dish had a burst of flavor that I'm still thinking about. I wasn't expecting this.

Michelle Marceny · 07/11/25

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It's the same high quality food you've come to expect from Rick Bayless's restaurants! Food is prepared in a CookUnity kitchen just like it would be prepared in a restaurant kitchen. Chefs and their teams prepare meals in small batches and deliver them fresh.
It varies day to day based on local sourcing but on average around 10 dishes. Sometimes there will be more for special events.
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