Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington, South Barrington, IL

Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington

4.5 (1744)
$30 and under
Mexican
100 W Higgins Rd, Suite M05, South Barrington, IL 60010

Make a reservation

A photo of Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington restaurant

Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington

4.5
$30 and under
Mexican
South Barrington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Lively
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
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

What 1,744 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic flavors and choices." Guests praise the "amazing service" and extensive menu featuring delicious dishes like mole and seafood. The atmosphere is lively, often enhanced by a mariachi band. "Table-side guacamole" and well-crafted drinks add to the allure.
1,744 Reviews
  1. Craig Gold

    Chicago91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived late afternoon and were seated quickly. We ordered appetizer of fresh Guacamole. It was delicious. My main course was Mago’s Chopped Salad with steak. Excellent. And very filling!!! A nice margarita finished off the supper perfectly. Excellent job, chefs!!!!!!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Heidi

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Girls night out—great fun, food, service, and a Mariachi Band who personally sang to each table! They were awesoneWe celebrated a bday with friends. Loved the ambiance too!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Andrew

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We eat here several times a year and normally the place is great. However service this time was awfully slow and it really ruined our experience. Eating corn chips out of boredom waiting for food is not what we came for

    Is this helpful?

  4. Ann Gold

    Chicago51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Illia/Rosa was fantastic! So sweet and helpful, brought me a taste of a marinade to try before I ordered my entree. She was lovely. Food was great as well, the fish and the chicken mole were delicious! Great night!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Scott

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten here before Mother's Day, so we decided to check out the Mother's Day Brunch. This did not disappoint! There menu is wonderful to begin with. The brunch was the perfect combo of lunch and breakfast. I think we all tried and ate everything that was offered, not a bad dish on the table. Everything was super and the staff was awesome as per usual. The family had a blast, and we ended up staying there for an hour and half and felt comfortable and not rushed out. The food was great! Service was great! Everything we expected!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Angela Gold

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was not entirely thrilled about the spread for the mothers day brunch. It was a bit pricey for $55 a person. Our table was waited on right at the beginning and then at the very end. Nothing in between. We got our check to pay and the receipt had nothing about a tip. And then once the card was swiped, it added a Gratuity 6 + 20% to our bill. We only had 4 people (two adults, 2 children 5 and under). Why were we charged a required 20% if there is 6 or more people when that's not the case? We waited around to try and ask our server - whom never came back.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Hollee

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great buffet for Mother’s Day. Good variety.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Victoria

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mago Grill never fails! Always a great place with fantastic flavors and choices! We have been choosing Mago Grill for 2 years and each time, we can’t wait to go back.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Robert

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as usual. Highly recommend and will be back soon.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Michele Gold

    Chicago31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the mariachi band except the trumpet player was too loud. We had trouble carrying on a conversation while they were playing in the room. The food was excellent. The service was good. We will return!

    Is this helpful?

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
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. South Barrington

Make a reservation

A photo of Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington restaurant

Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington

4.5
$30 and under
Mexican
South Barrington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2026 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo