Mago Grill & Cantina Menu (2025 Update)
Mago Grill & Cantina is a Latin American gem offering a trendy atmosphere with a variety of Mexican dishes. From guacamole prepared tableside to citrus marinated shrimp ceviche, the menu is bursting with flavor. The Ensaladas section features a Mago romaine salad with honey lime vinaigrette, black beans, and avocado, while the Chile Relleno soufflé and Fajita Vegetarianas cater to vegan and vegetarian diners. The outdoor seating and full bar create a vibrant dining experience, perfect for a group dinner or a family outing. Customer reviews highlight exceptional service and delicious drinks, making Mago a must-visit spot in Arlington Heights. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and welcoming ambiance of Mago Grill & Cantina.
Aperitivos
Guacamole
freshly prepared tableside -- a Mago Grill must have!
Tamales
two tamales, choice of poblano and panela cheese tamales topped with pistachio mole or chicken tinga tamales topped with peanut mole
Ceviche de Camarón
citrus marinated shrimp, plum tomato, green olives, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, avocado, spicy tomato sauce
Rollitos de Pollo
crispy wontons filled with spicy chicken, black beans, corn, onions, peppers, cilantro, melted cheese, "egg roll style", avocado lemon cream sauce
Queso al Horno
baked panela, asadero and chihuahua cheeses, roasted habanero salsa add rajas, chorizo or chicken
Empanadas
two turnovers, served with frisee, queso cotija, crema mexicana, choice of ground beef picadillo with chimichurri, chicken tinga with roasted tomato salsa, or tequila shrimp with habanero salsa
Quesadilla
chihuahua cheese, adobo bean spread add steak, chorizo or chicken
Risotto de Trufa
mexican "truffle", bomba rice, crispy epazote, parmesan cheese, truffle oil add grilled baby octopus
Calamares
lightly fried calamari, jalapeño peppers, chile de arbol and lemon slices, tomato-chiptole salsa
Mago
romaine lettuce, crispy corn tortilla strips, black beans, pico de gallo, jicama, sweet corn, radishes, roasted poblanos, avocado, honey lime vinaigrette, shaved cotija cheese
Tijuana
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, queso cotija, tortillas, chipotle ceasar dressing
Española
baby field greens, candied walnuts, crispy jamaica flowers, blue cheese, tequila poached pears, mandarin oranges, tequila hibiscus vinaigrette
Taco
Lettuce, chihuahua cheese, black beans, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, in a large crispy tortilla shell add ground beef picadillo or chicken tinga
Ensaladas
Para Vegetarianos
Chile Relleno
soufflé-battered poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, caldillo de jitomate sauce, sour cream drizzle, cilantro white rice
Tamales de Rajas
two roasted poblano and panela cheese stuffed tamales, pistachio mole, sour cream drizzle
Fajita Vegetarianas
sautéed green and red peppers, spanish onions, zucchini, portabello mushrooms, roasted poblano peppers, choice of molcajete or clásica style
Burrito de Rajas
poblano peppers, roasted sweet corn, mushrooms, crispy potatoes, sour cream, chihuahua cheese, cilantro rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, choice of peanut chile de árbol salsa or salsa verde
Quesadilla de Espinaca
flour tortilla filled with oaxaca cheese, sautéed spinach and mushrooms, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro white rice
Enchiladas de Hongos
three corn tortillas stuffed with sautéed white mushrooms, spinach and caramelized onions, salsa verde, sliced red onion, shaved radish, sour cream drizzle, cilantro white rice
Rajas Taco
chile poblano rajas, sour cream, roasted sweet corn, crispy potatoes, queso cotija
Hongos Taco
portabello mushrooms, roasted plantains, black bean spread, panela cheese, chipotle salsa, crema
Carne Asada Tampiqueña
charbroiled chile ancho marinated skirt steak, cheese stuffed enchilada with mole xico, poblano mashed potatoes
Filete Churrasco
charbroiled flat iron steak, roasted chile de árbol chimichurri butter, poblano mashed potatoes, adobo asparagus, salsa borracha
Carne Chihuahua
charbroiled marinated skirt steak, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, chihuahua cheese, poblano mashed potatoes, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
Ropa Vieja
slow braised beef brisket, sweet plantains, cilantro white rice, aji amarillo aioli, plantain chips
Puntas de Cerdo en Mole de Pistache
oven roasted berkshire pork medallions, pistachio mole, frijoles charros
Grandma Paula's Carne Receptas
Grandma Paula's Pollo Receptas
Medio Pollo en Mole Xico
orange mojo marinated chicken slow roasted with mole xico, mexican rice, sweet plantains
Pechuga Azteca
prosciutto stuffed chicken breast, squash blossom epazote, asadero cheese, roasted poblano cream sauce, cilantro white rice
Arroz con Pollo
chicken breast, mexican rice, bell peppers, onions, ranchero sauce, chihuahua cheese, baked in a puff pastry crust
Dorado en Mole de Cacahuate
pan seared wild-caught mahi mahi, zesty peanut mole verde, poblano mashed potatoes
Salmón en Mole de Coco
grilled atlantic salmon, coconut mole, cilantro white rice, adobo asparagus
Pescado a la Veracruzana
wild alaskan cod, manzanilla olives, capers, sundried tomato, cilantro, pepperoncini, roasted potatoes, baked casserole-style
Camarones en Chile Pasado
garlic and epazote sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp, julienned chile pasado, white wine sauce, poblano mashed potatoes
Momias en Crema de Tequila
bacon wrapped and manchego cheese stuffed jumbo gulf shrimp, cilantro-tequila cream sauce, cilantro white rice
Grandma Paula's Pescado y Mariscos Receptas
Moles de la Casa
Mole de Cacahuate
chile poblano, chile serrano, cilantro, roasted peanuts
Mole de Pistache
chile poblano, jalapeño peppers, avocado leaves, pistachios
Mole de Coco
chile poblano, jalapeño peppers, fresh coconut, finished with cream
Mole Xico
chile ancho, chile pasilla, chile mulato, toasted seeds, dried cherries
Mole de la Semana
Chef Juan Luis' featured mole of the week - changing weekly!
Filete de Res
grilled flat iron steak
Puntas de Cerdo
oven roasted pork medallions
Arrachera
grilled marinated skirt steak
Salmón
grilled atlantic salmon
Medio Pollo
oven roasted half chicken
Dorado
pan seared wild-caught mahi mahi
Suprema de Pollo
sautéed chicken breast
Camarones
sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp
Mole Dinners
Para Compartir
Esquites
charred sweet corn, cotija cheese, cayenne-lime aioli
Papas de Camote
maple sweet potato fries, cinnamon sugar, mole xico
Platanos Maduros
fried sweet plantains, queso fresco, crema mexicana
Frijoles Charros
pinto beans, house chorizo, bacon, tomato
Papas con Poblano
mashed idaho potatoes, roasted poblanos, parmesan cheese, poblano cream sauce
Frijoles Negros
black beans, epazote, onion, chile de arbol
Espárragos con Chimichurri
roasted asparagus, toasted almonds, chimichurri sauce
Arroz de Cilantro
cilantro white rice
Arroz Rojo
mexican rice
Fajitas en Molcajete
caramelized spanish onions, roasted poblano peppers, salsa puya, asadero cheese, in a hot lava stone mortar
Fajitas en Clásica
sizzling platter of caramelized spanish onions, tomato, green and red peppers
Fajitas
Fajita Choices
Pollo
sliced marinated grilled chicken breast
Carne
sliced marinated charbroiled sirloin steak
Vegetales
sautéed green and red peppers, spanish onions, zucchini, portabello mushrooms, roasted poblano peppers
Pastor
chile guajillo marinated pork
Carne Asada
chile ancho marinated skirt steak
Tinga de Pollo
shredded chicken, adobo salsa, caramelized onions
Rajas
poblano peppers, roasted sweet corn, mushrooms, crispy potatoes
California Burritos
Enchiladas
De Camarón
tequila shrimp, chihuahua cheese, peanut mole verde
De Hongos
white mushrooms, spinach, caramelized onions, salsa verde
Salsa Verde
choice of chicken tinga or ground beef picadillo
Camarón
chipotle shrimp, queso fresco, pickled purple cabbage, pico de gallo
Pescado
negra modelo beer-battered alaskan cod, chipotle cole slaw
Pulpo
grilled octopus, spanish chorizo, queso fresco, nopal salad
Cochinita Pibil
yucatán-style pulled pork, habaneros, purple onions
Chorizo
chorizo, chihuahua cheese, crispy potatoes, chipotle salsa
Picadillo
ground beef picadillo, lettuce, pico de gallo, chihuahua cheese
Hongos
portabello mushrooms, roasted plantains, black bean spread, panela cheese, chipotle salsa, crema