If you’re a fan of cooking shows, you may already know the face behind Frontera. Chef Rick Bayless spent much of his life traveling through Mexico before he and his wife opened the highly-acclaimed Frontera Grill and Topolobampo restaurants in Chicago.

In 1987, they authored the now-classic cookbook “Authentic Mexican,” and in 1995, Bayless received the title of National Chef of the Year by the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Needless to say, the man knows a thing or two about infusing food with the flavors of Mexico, which is why it was a natural next step to launch a line of Mexican-inspired pantry staples. If you want to seriously upgrade your next Mexican meal, you’ll want to have Frontera as your go-to kitchen helper.

The History of Frontera

Frontera began in 1996 when Manuel Valdes—formerly a marketing manager at Kraft Foods and consultant with Arthur Andersen & Co.—joined up with chef Bayless to create a line of regional Mexican food products using all natural ingredients, time-honored cooking methods, and inspiration based largely on Bayless’ travels through Mexico and love for its cuisine.

Frontera Company Mission

Inspired by robust, vibrant flavors of regional Mexican dishes, Frontera Foods was created to help cooks everywhere whip up a gourmet Mexican experience at home to share with their friends and family. Each product uses the highest-quality, authentically sourced ingredients for bold, spirited flavors that honor the cultures and history of Mexican food.

Benefits of Frontera

Not only is each Frontera product produced using authentic recipes, quality ingredients, and tons of flavor, but the line also avoid artificial ingredients and preservatives wherever possible. Here are some of the premium products you can expect.

Salsas: Each Frontera salsa is made in small batches with authentic chiles like jalapeño, habanero, chipotle, guajillo, and more. Try them with chips, eggs, burgers, or meat.

Tortilla Chips: Made from carefully grown and selected corn varieties, each chip is cooked and seasoned for the ultimate crunch.

Cooking Sauces: Heat things up with big, bold flavor thanks to these skillet sensations.

Grilling Marinades: Fire up signature dishes with exceptional ingredients and seasoning combinations for ideal tenderness and taste.

Top Frontera Products

Here’s a quick list of Frontera must-haves for every pantry.

Original Guacamole Mix

Holy guacamole! This tangy, avocado-friendly mix uses roasted tomatillos, onions, flavorful serrano, and Anaheim peppers for a zesty dip that more than stands up to any chip.

New Mexico Taco Skillet Sauce

Taco night just got easier. Brown your favorite meat in a skillet and add this savory sauce spiced with mild New Mexico chile. It adds instant flavor to your favorite fillings!

Red Chile Enchilada Sauce

This classic red sauce will make you crave the whole enchilada thanks to rich flavors of sun-dried chiles, roasted tomato and smoky, sweet garlic that pairs perfectly with a tender tortilla.

Tex Mex-Inspired Recipes

Turn your kitchen into a cooking fiesta with these Latin-inspired dishes.

Frontera, Red Chile Enchilada Sauce