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

Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington

4.6
4.6
1670 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
100 W Higgins Rd, Suite M05, South Barrington, IL 60010

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Charming
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 1,670 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mago Grill & Cantina in South Barrington offers "fantastic drinks, food and service." Patrons appreciate the "delicious food" and "wonderful service," with standout dishes like tableside guacamole and a variety of mole sauces. The ambiance is festive, making it a "great location for a date night" or special celebrations.

1,670 Reviews
  1. Beth

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose Mago for our 24th anniversary. The food is ALWAYS great, and the service is top-notch. Several of the staff have been at Mago for a number of years and it’s always nice to see familiar faces. Jairo was our server tonight and he couldn’t have been more kind or attentive. We’ve never had a bad experience at Mago and we highly recommend it.

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  2. Linda

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were very good. We didn't realize there would be a Mariachi Band tonight. It was very loud and made conversation difficult to almost impossible.

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  3. Susan VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Margarita not so good, no flavor. Beer from tap was barely cold, almost warm. Fajitas were covered in sauce (yuck) waiter should have explained that “spicy” means covered in a sauce. Not very good. Very disappointing! Only good was the chips and salsa.

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  4. Maria VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wonderful service! Always a sweet smile on the servers face! Thank you for the nice size drinks too!

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  5. Bryan

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, ambiance fantastic. Great fun spot for any occasion.

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  6. Jan VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, our waitress was great and the manager is outstanding.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - South BarringtonResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the wonderful 5 star review and kind words! We are so thrilled that you had an exceptional dining experience with us and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Marla VIP

    New Orleans4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a 5:00 pm reservation and when we arrived we were told there were only high top tables available. The server only came to our table twice and we had to flag her down when we needed silverware and refills on drinks. Then while we were still eating, but bus boy kept coming and taking things from our table making us feel very rushed. He came by at least three times and it was very annoying. It was quite loud and difficult to talk as people kept coming in the door and the host kept staring as us like he wanted our table. We were only there for 1.5 hours before the host literally kept standing by out table. Our bill was $75 for only four people and no alcohol beverages. I will not be coming back as I thought the entire staff was rude.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - South BarringtonResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you for reaching out to share your experience with us. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience, filled with delicious flavors, wonderful service and a great atmosphere that makes you feel welcomed and want to come back again and again. We are so sorry that you did not have a positive experience with us on your visit and we will take your feedback and address it with our team. We do hope that you will give us another chance!

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  8. Mayur VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a small bday for my mom, it was fun... The food was good...
    Mago Grill & Cantina - South BarringtonResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the great 5 star review! We are thrilled to have been part of creating a memorable occasion for your moms birthday. We hope to see you back soon!

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  9. Stephanie

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice dinner. Our waiter was very polite and attentive. Had a great time.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - South BarringtonResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time out to give us a great 5 star review! We are thrilled that you had a positive dining experience and enjoyed yourselves at Mago! We appreciate your support, come back and see us again soon!

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  10. Julie VIP

    Chicago21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for the specific restaurant week menu. However it was not disclosed on their website that in order to get the special menu, everyone at the table had to order from it (including children). They made an exception for my 10yo, but my teenager would have preferred to order something different. It’s also unfortunate that they do not have accommodations for nut allergies. My daughter could not eat anything that had been in the fryer because they did not have away to account for cross-contamination.
    Mago Grill & Cantina - South BarringtonResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time out to review us and also to visit us during restaurant week! We are very sorry that you were caught by surprise with the Restaurant Week protocol we had in place and hope that you and your guests enjoyed the flavors and experience! We will take your comments into consideration and hope that you come back soon to try more of our menu!

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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 1670 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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  5. South Barrington

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 28 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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