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Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights, IL

Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington Heights

4.7
4.7
1817 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
A celebration of Mexico's heritage, Mago Grill & Cantina is the creation of award-winning Chef Juan Luis Gonzalez. It's original Mexican and Latin menu is comprised of authentic favorites including freshly smashed tableside guacamole, seafood ceviches, savory salsas, fresh salads, and main dishes of steak, chicken, pork and seafood including the chef's own Grandma Paula's family recipes with vegetarian and gluten-free friendly items. The full service bar caters to margarita and tequila connoisseurs. Open for lunch, dinner and cocktails daily, 7 days a week. Family friendly dining, great for groups, too!

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and nearby public lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Luis Gonzalez

What 1,817 people are saying

Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington Heights reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mago Grill & Cantina in Arlington Heights offers "really wonderful food" with a vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate "great service" and "excellent food," with favorites like enchiladas and guacamole. While it can get loud, outdoor seating provides a pleasant experience. Their "variety of moles" and flavorful margaritas are highly recommended.

1,817 Reviews
  1. Cindy

    Chicago6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    went for restaurant week, had no idea all portions would only be half. they actually cut the flan in half??? who ate the other half? wait staff? then added a $3 surge charge. will probably not go back

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  2. Gerard

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great customer service! Hope to come back soon! Thank you.

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  3. alan

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience with a very courteous staff. Excellent quality food

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  4. Deborah VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was lovely and very attentive. We love mago and the food is always great!
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your 5-star review and kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience and can't wait to welcome you back soon for some more great service and food!

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  5. Christopher

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience overall, will be back with others to share an awesome place.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your 5-star review! Your recommendation means the world to us! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience and can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  6. JoAnn

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loudest restaurant I have ever been in. Good for fun but not if it’s just a couple having a night out.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time out to review us and for giving us your honest feedback! We hope to welcome you back soon for a fun time out!

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  7. Ana

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and very comfortable atmosphere. 😊
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience and can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Kathleen VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    $12.00 for a small bowl of rice is pricey. $5.00 for a small side of guacamole $5.00 side sour cream One drink each 2x$4.00 tacos each Tax & tip $45.00 each Tiny tacos Rip off
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you felt the pricing didn’t meet expectations. We always aim to offer great quality and value, and we’ll take your comments into consideration. We hope you'll give us another chance!

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  9. Mark

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service by the whole staff.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your 5-star review and kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and our whole staff, we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Victoria

    Chicago8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Entree special for Valentine’s Day was supposed to be a high cut of beef and was really just pot roast for $38. Chicken empanadas tasted weird. Our bill was $148 for two people and we didn’t have alcohol nor a lot of food. Very disappointing.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time out to review us! We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. We take your feedback seriously and will address the concerns. We always strive to provide great value and continuously work on improving guests overall experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington Heights is rated 4.7 stars by 1817 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington Heights

115 West Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and nearby public lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Luis Gonzalez
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