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

Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington Heights

4.6 (1837)
$30 and under
Mexican
115 West Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Juan Luis Gonzalez
  • Catering
    Please visit http://www.magogrill.com/catering.html
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington Heights
  • Cross street
    Vail Ave. and Campbell St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking and nearby public lot.
  • Public transit
    Just 1 1/2 blocks South of the Metra Northwest Line, Arlington Heights station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,837 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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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mago Grill & Cantina in Arlington Heights offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service." Guests rave about "fabulous food" and the "table-side guacamole." Chef Juan's "fantastic" recipes elevate traditional Mexican cuisine. Despite a lively atmosphere, the attentive staff ensures a delightful visit.
1,837 Reviews
  1. Kristen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crispy chips and three salsas, flavorful margaritas and tasty taco's and enchiladas have us returning to Mago time and time again!
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for your 5 star review and more importantly for being a frequent diner! We love that you enjoy our food, drinks and atmosphere and we appreciate your support! We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  2. Alex

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good Mexican food. Nice ambiance and great service. I will be back!
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for this great 5 star review! We are so glad that you enjoyed the food, ambiance and service. We look forward to your return!

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  3. Grace

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff really went out of their way to make our experience special!
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded on April 12, 2025
    Wow, this is music to our ears! Thank you so much for taking the time out to give us a 5 star review and to pass along this wonderful compliment! We appreciate your support and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  4. Kathy

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    great experience. pretty pricy food though. drinks not great

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  5. DOUG

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite Mexican restaurants. The food and service is outstanding. Several mole recipes, and the margarita el diablo is amazing!
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the great review! We are honored to be one of your favorite Mexican restaurants! We are so glad you love the food and margaritas! We would love to know how we could make this a 5 star experience next time, which hopefully will be soon!

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  6. Steve

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a fantastic experience! Although the noise level was a bit loud, the food and the excellent service far outshined the noise. This was such enjoyable dining experience and I can’t wait to go back
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for this fantastic 5 star review! We are so glad that the delicious food and excellent service made up for the noise level! We appreciate your support and we look forward to having you back soon!

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  7. Cindy

    Chicago / Illinois6 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
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded on April 12, 2025
    We are sorry that the menu for restaurant week threw off your experience with us. We hope that you did enjoy the flavors, atmosphere and experience over all. We do hope that you give us another try.

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  8. Gerard

    Chicago / Illinois6 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.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the great review! We would love to learn how we could make this a 5 star dining experience for you next time, which will hopefully be soon! We appreciate the support and look forward to seeing you soon!

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  9. alan

    Chicago / Illinois4 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
    Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington HeightsResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words and 5 star review! We are thrilled that you continuously have a wonderful experience with us! We appreciate the support and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Deborah VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 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 on March 12, 2025
    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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Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington Heights is rated 4.6 stars by 1837 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Mago Grill & Cantina - Arlington Heights

115 West Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vail Ave. and Campbell St.
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington Heights
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and nearby public lot.
  • Public transit
    Just 1 1/2 blocks South of the Metra Northwest Line, Arlington Heights station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Luis Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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