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Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington, South Barrington, IL

Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington

4.6 (1680)
$30 and under
Mexican
100 W Higgins Rd, Suite M05, South Barrington, IL 60010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Patio seating is available! We have heaters available to create a comfortable dining experience.

Mago Grill is a modern twist on everyday dining featuring a delicious menu of authentic Mexican and Latin dishes created by chef Juan Luis Gonzalez. Open for lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week. Family friendly dining, great for groups, too!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday: 10 AM - 9 PM Monday: 11 AM - 10 PM Tuesday: 11 AM - 10 PM Wednesday: 11 AM - 10 PM Thursday: 11 AM - 10 PM Friday: 11 AM - 11 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 11 PM
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Juan Luis Gonzalez
  • Neighborhood
    South Barrington
  • Cross street
    Northeast Corner of Higgins Road (Route 72) and Route 59
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Live Mariachi Music Every Wednesday Night from 6-9pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,680 people are saying

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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mago Grill & Cantina in South Barrington offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, especially the "tableside guacamole," and commend the friendly staff. While some mention noise levels and pricing, the overall experience is highlighted by flavorful dishes and a welcoming environment.
1,680 Reviews
  1. Ellen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois75 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was great. Food was great. Too loud. Could not hear the person next to me.

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  2. Sam

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Great ambiance. Staff was friendly.

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  3. Roberta

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Too expensive for what you get. Never again Going back to our favorites Food was lukewarm. Sat outside beautiful day Inside was blaring music.

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  4. Robert

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressed! Tableside guacomole was amazing, excellent service, great cocktails, and elevated food. We will be coming back!

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  5. Amanda VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat outside which is a nice space! Recommend the steak fajitas.

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  6. Catherine

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tableside quac with chips and sangria is an excellent way to begin!

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  7. Gina

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as usual. Our waitress was attentive and food was brought in good amount of time.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - South BarringtonResponded on June 9, 2025
    Thank you so much for visiting us and for your 5 star rating! We love that your waitress took good care of you and also that the food was timely. We appreciate the support and hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Lee

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little slow, but we were in no hurry. They were busy.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - South BarringtonResponded on June 9, 2025
    Thank you so much for visiting us and for your 5 star rating! We apologize if the service was slow. We appreciate the support and hope to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Sharon

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! I went with two friends to celebrate my birthday. I had the server’s recommended dish and the classic margarita, and everything was very tasty. An added plus was having the guacamole made at our table, and it was delicious! The staff was friendly, answered any questions, and were prompt in clearing our plates. Finally, the staff sang happy birthday to me and gave me a sombrero and a tasty treat. It was my second time there, and my friends’ first, and we all will return.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - South BarringtonResponded on June 9, 2025
    Thank you so much for this amazing review and for the 5 star rating! We are so grateful that you came to celebrate your birthday with us! Happy birthday! We love that you had yummy margaritas, delicious table side guacamole and friendly staff. We love to celebrate birthdays and hope to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Jeff

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was barely around. We had empty plates on our table and they just put new ones down around them. Glasses were empty but never offered a refill. The restaurant was loud and our waitress was so soft spoken we could hardly hear her. When I asked her to repeat it she rolled her eyes and grunted. Food was mediocre and bland. Not sure the hype here.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - South BarringtonResponded on June 9, 2025
    We are so sorry that you had a negative experience while dining with us. We aim to exceed the expectations of our guests with the service, atmosphere, and food/drinks and it look like we fell short of that during your visit. We hope that you would give us another opportunity to show you what all the hype is about!

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FAQs

Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 844-4400.

Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington is rated 4.6 stars by 1680 OpenTable diners.

Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. South Barrington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington

100 W Higgins Rd, Suite M05, South Barrington, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Northeast Corner of Higgins Road (Route 72) and Route 59
  • Neighborhood
    South Barrington
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday: 10 AM - 9 PM Monday: 11 AM - 10 PM Tuesday: 11 AM - 10 PM Wednesday: 11 AM - 10 PM Thursday: 11 AM - 10 PM Friday: 11 AM - 11 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 11 PM
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Luis Gonzalez
  • Entertainment
    Live Mariachi Music Every Wednesday Night from 6-9pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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