Frontera Bar & Grill @ Jaya One, Petaling Jaya

This is basically a Mexican/Texas food restaurant and It’s opened somewhere around mid last year and run by a friendly American, Larry H. Martin who used to run the hotdog stand at Hartamas Square. Frontera – which means border in Spanish, Frontera Bar & Grill, takes patrons as close as possible to life on the desert ranch and south of the border eating, where ribs, steaks and corn are cooked over a flame built with mesquite wood imported from the US.

The interior of Frontera Bar & Grill has a distinct Mexican theme with pictures of people from Latin American descent. Talk about the service, Larry H. Martin, the owner, goes table to table, socialize with the patrons, chat with them about anything and almost everything - from the menu, food, the "ways" of Malaysians and right down to American politics. Making patrons feel comfortable and cozy with the restaurant environment.

First stop, the Chips and Salsa, a basket of warm tortilla chips accompanied with their homemade salsa. It’s a fun snack and patrons will enjoy scooping up the salsa with the nachos, while waiting for main courses.

Taquitos de Pollo, an interesting snack. Use shredded chicken and hand wrapped in corn tortillas then flash-fried. Delicious, and this serves with salsa verde and sour cream. The dip is good with the crispy rolls.

One thing for sure, the owner treat his margarita seriously and he recommended to all patrons to try it. Especially his Famous Frontera’s Famous Agave Margarita, perfection in a glass, made with sauza gold, agave nectar and freshly squeezed lime. It doesn't really hit you until after a while.

Cajun Fish & Chips, it’s a southern fried dory fish, dusted with corn meal and served with jalapeno remoulade, seasoned fries and jalapeno coleslaw. Coleslaw is nice and spicy (must better than Station Kopitiam…hahaha). The fish is crispy and good with the jalapeno sauce.

The Frontera Burger, their delicious juicy 1/3 lb, Mesquite-grilled 100% beef burger served with a choice of tomato salsa, BBQ sauce or Heinz tomato ketchup and lettuce, tomato, dill pickle and onion on a toasted bun….MMMmmmmmMMM…

By topping Cheddar Cheese and Chili Con Carne on The Frontera Burger, it enhance the already delicious juicy 1/3 lb, Mesquite-grilled 100% beef burger. Also served with a choice of tomato salsa, BBQ sauce or Heinz tomato ketchup and lettuce, tomato, dill pickle and onion on a toasted bun…..YUM

Next, Frontera’s Famous BBQ Beef Ribs, slow roasted Mesquite-smoked beef ribs basted with their homemade Habanero BBQ sauce, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables or jalapeno coleslaw…the beef is tender and aroma and every bite is sweet and juicy.

Chicken Ranch Sandwich, tender fried chicken breast on a toast bun served with lettuce tomato and homemade honey mustard dressing. It maintains the Tex-Mex influence from the flavored fries and the chicken is juicy and delicious.

The owner also strongly recommended the Beef Enchiladas; the chef uses border-style enchiladas with slow roasted beef topped with New Mexico red chili sauce and cheese. It's made with New Mexico Red chili sauce and topped with cheese. The beef is specially ordered with just the right amount of lean meat and it's so tender it almost melts in the mouth. The chili used in the dish had to be imported in as well and quite spicy too.

Overall, food is great and a very warm reception by the owner. Worth coming back for more Chili Con Carne Burger……delicious….

Food Review

Food Type: Western & Mexican (Pork-Free)
Address: No. 18-8-2 Block L, Palm Square, Jaya One, No. 72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: +603-7958 8515
Price: Average RM35 per pax
Operating Hours: Daily (12pm-Late)

Taste Rating: 8.5/10
Ambiance Rating: 8.5/10
Service Rating: 10/10
Value Rating: 7/10

Overall Rating: 8.5/10