More details announced along with a name change for chef Rick Bayless Mexican restaurant

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Monday February 29, 2016 1:40pm EST · "Frontera Cocina"
More details announced along with a name change for chef Rick Bayless Mexican restaurant
A new name for the Mexican restaurant which will offer grilled meats, seafood and vegetables served on planks.

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As part of today's new tenant announcements, Disney has announced a new name for the Chef Rick Bayless Mexican restaurant to open later this year at Disney Springs Town Center.

Previously called Frontera Fresco, the restaurant will now be named Tablas Frontera.

From Disney's announcement:

"Tablas Frontera will delight friends, family and food-lovers with exciting flavors and a contemporary Mexican experience. Warm colors, an open kitchen and a lively atmosphere frame an inviting exploration of the many delights from the kitchen of renowned chef Rick Bayless. The delicious, enticing presentation of grilled meats, seafood and vegetables served on planks (tablas) promote sharing and togetherness."

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↩ replying to Jon81uk
Quick service is definitely lacking a bit.
↩ replying to bhg469
Hopefully the new D-Luxe burger place will be quick service, or at least fast casual as well as this Frontera Frsca.
Based upon today's news, this sounds like a sit-down. Counter service restaurants don't serve food on wood planks.

This should be wonderful! I was always a bit bummed that it was going to be just a counter service since Bayless can do a lot more with a table serve. Now it sounds like a unique experience for most!
↩ replying to MansionButler84
His XOCO restaurant does.

Order at the counter and you're seated by a host/hostess. Food (including some on planks) is delivered to your table when ready.
New name for the upcoming Rick Bayless gourmet Mexican restaurant at Disney Springs
In its forthcoming third name change to be announced in June, it will be called Taco Bell.
↩ replying to MansionButler84
Are we headed for the Demolition Man future where Taco Bell is a fancy restaurant?
Gotta make sure to get that Frontera brand name out front.
What is Frontera Cocina means in English?:confused:
↩ replying to JEANYLASER
Frontier kitchen.
↩ replying to wdwmagic
I wouldn't be ordering business cards just yet... they've got a few more name changes in them before this opens
Frontera Fresco
Tablas Frontera
Frontera Cocina
Am I the only one who had George Costanza's fictitious off-broadway play "La Cocina" pop in their head?
His cooking sauces are delicious. I make tacos and fajitas with his line all of the time.
If we're starting a pool on what the final name will be, I call dibs on Frontera Frontera.