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Mago Grill & Cantina
115 W Campbell St
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Family-Style
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Dinner
Some dishes may be able to be prepared gluten-free upon your request
Aperitivos
appetizers
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
Ensaladas
Salads. Complement your salad with: Grilled chicken breast | Sliced charbroiled steak | Jumbo gulf shrimp
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
Para Vegetarianos
Vegetarian
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
Grandma Paula's Carne Receptas
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 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
Grandma Paula's Pescado y Mariscos Receptas
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
Chile Relleno
soufflé-battered cheese stuffed poblano pepper, caldillo de jitomate sauce, cilantro white rice
Moles de la Casa
House Moles
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!
Mole Dinners
chef Juan Luis' featured mole served a side of Mexican rice, sweet plantains and your choice of:
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
Para Compartir
Sides to share. Choice of: Grilled Jalapeños | Pico de Gallo | Chihuahua Cheese | Sour Cream
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
Risotto de Trufa
mexican "truffle", bomba rice, parmesan cheese, truffle oil
Arroz Rojo
mexican rice
Guacamole
freshly smashed
Fajitas
served with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and beans, choice of corn or flour tortilla and choice of:
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
Fajita Choices
Mixtas: combine two of the below choices | combine three of the below choices
Pollo
sliced marinated grilled chicken breast
Carne
sliced marinated charbroiled sirloin steak
Camarones
sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp
Vegetales
sautéed green and red peppers, spanish onions, zucchini, portabello mushrooms, roasted poblano peppers
California Burritos
Pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro white rice, pinto beans, served suiza style with choice of salsa and melted chihuahua cheese. Choice of: peanut chile de árbol salsa | salsa verde. If requested, all burritos can be prepared gluten-free, served in a bowl over lettuce
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
Enchiladas
three corn tortillas rolled with assorted fillings, baked with cheese over cilantro white rice, topped with onion, radish and sour cream choice of:
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
Mole Xico
choice of chicken tinga or cheese
Tacos
served on corn tortillas
Camarón
chipotle shrimp, queso fresco, pickled purple cabbage, pico de gallo
Pescado
negra modelo beer-battered alaskan cod, chipotle cole slaw
Dorado
blackened wild-caught mahi mahi, green cabbage, radish, lime aioli, cilantro
Pulpo
grilled octopus, spanish chorizo, queso fresco, nopal salad
Cochinita Pibil
yucatán-style pulled pork, habaneros, purple onions
Pastor
chile guajillo marinated pork, grilled pineapples, onions, cilantro
Chorizo
chorizo, chihuahua cheese, crispy potatoes, chipotle salsa
Tinga de Pollo
shredded chicken, caramelized onions, adobo salsa, farmers cheese, sour cream
Carne Asada
chile ancho marinated skirt steak, caramelized onions, chipotle salsa, avocado mousse, queso fresco
Picadillo
ground beef picadillo, lettuce, pico de gallo, chihuahua cheese
Rajas
chile poblano rajas, sour cream, roasted sweet corn, crispy potatoes, queso cotija
Hongos
portabello mushrooms, roasted plantains, black bean spread, panela cheese, chipotle salsa, crema
Chilaquiles
Simmered crispy tortillas, refried pinto beans, queso fresco, topped with two eggs any style. Topped with your choice of: salsa verde | mole xico | chipotle salsa
Steak Milanesa
Crispy breaded sirloin steak
Chicken Milanesa
Crispy breaded chicken breast
Ensaladas
Salads. Extra: add ground beef picadillo or chicken tinga. Complement your salad with: Grilled chicken breast | Sliced charbroiled steak | jumbo gulf shrimp
Mago
romaine lettuce, crispy corn tortilla strips, black beans, pico de gallo, jicama, sweet corn, radishes, roasted poblanos, avocado, agave nectar lime vinaigrette, cotija cheese
Tijuana Caesar
romaine lettuce, parmesan, queso cotija, tortillas, chipotle caesar 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
Torta Sandwiches
served with your choice of homemade chips or sweet potato fries
Milanesa
tomato, avocado, red onions, chorizo, adobo black bean spread, chihuahua cheese, choice of steak or chicken
Cochinita Pibil
yucatán-style pulled pork, adobo black bean spread, lettuce, purple onions, habaneros
Jibarito
grilled skirt steak, fried plantains, garlic, onion mojito, tomato, lettuce, chipotle mayonnaise
Hamburguesa con Guacamole
grilled ground beef patty, guacamole, roasted poblano peppers, chihuahua cheese, chipotle mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce, spanish onions, tortilla strips
Cubanito
adobo marinated pork loin, smoked ham, panela cheese, mustard, pickles
Fajitas
served with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and beans, and choice of corn or flour tortillas
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 Choices
Mixtas: combine two of the below choices | combine three of the below choices
Fajitas en Molcajete
caramelized spanish onions, roasted poblano peppers, salsa puya, asadero cheese, in a hot lava stone mortar
Pollo
sliced marinated grilled chicken breast
Camarones
sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp
Vegetales
sautéed green and red peppers, spanish onions, zucchini, portabello mushrooms, roasted poblano peppers
Carne
sliced marinated charbroiled sirloin steak
Tacos
served on corn tortillas
Camarón
chipotle shrimp, queso fresco, pickled purple cabbage, pico de gallo
Pescado
negra modelo beer-battered alaskan cod, chipotle coleslaw
Dorado
blackened wild-caught mahi mahi, green cabbage, radish, lime aioli, cilantro
Pulpo
grilled octopus, spanish chorizo, queso fresco, nopal salad
Cochinita Pibil
yucatán-style pulled pork, habaneros, purple onions
Pastor
chile guajillo marinated pork, grilled pineapples, onions, cilantro
Chorizo
chorizo, chihuahua cheese, crispy potatoes, chipotle salsa
Tinga de Pollo
shredded chicken, caramelized onions, adobo salsa, farmers cheese, sour cream
Carne Asada
chile ancho marinated skirt steak, caramelized onions, chipotle salsa, avocado mousse, queso fresco
Picadillo
ground beef picadillo, lettuce, pico de gallo, chihuahua cheese
Rajas
chile poblano rajas, sour cream, roasted sweet corn, crispy potatoes, queso cotija
Hongos
portabello mushrooms, roasted plantains, black bean spread, panela cheese, chipotle salsa, crema
Refrescos Bottled Sodas
complimentary refills: Coca-Cola Fountain choice of coke, diet coke, sprite | Iced Tea freshly brewed China Mist tea
Mexican Coca-Cola
Fanta Orange
IBC Rootbeer
Topo Chico
Sparking mineral water
Bebidas
handcrafted beverages
Strawberry Guava Lemonade
Mango Passion Lemonade
Lemonade
freshly squeezed
50/50
iced tea, lemonade
Horchata
sweet almond rice beverage
Jamaica
tangy rosehip infused water
Comida con Amigos
A meal with friends. Priced per person and available for parties of 6 and up, we kindly ask groups of 10 or more to order family-style - you'll thank us later!
Blanco
one appetizer or salad, two main dishes, mexican rice and black beans, warm churros for dessert. Daily 11am-3pm
- (per person) $21.00
- Ages 5-10 $10.00
Reposado
two appetizers or salads, three main dishes, two sides, one dessert
- (per person) $28.00
- Ages 5-10 $14.00
Anejo
three appetizers or salads, four main dishes, three sides, two desserts
- (per person) $35.00
- Ages 5-10 $17.00
Appetizers
Guacamole*
Empanadas
choice of one: beef, chicken or shrimp
Tamales
choice of one: poblano and panela cheese stuffed with pistachio mole or chicken tinga stuffed with peanut mole
Quesadillas
choice of one: cheese, spinach or chicken
Ceviche de Camarón*
+$2 per person
Calamares*
+$2 per person
Main Dishes
Enchiladas*
choice of one: Camarón, Hongos, Tinga de Pollo, Ground Beef Picadillo
Fajitas*
choice of one: steak, chicken or veggie
Arroz con Pollo
Pechuga Azteca
Medio Pollo en Mole
choice of one: Cacahuate, Coco, Pistache or Xico
Puntas de Cerdo
Dorado en Mole de Cacahuate
+$2 per person
Camarones en Chile Pasado*
+$5 per person
Salmón en Mole de Coco
+$2 per person
Carne Asada Tampiqueña*
+$4 per person
Carne Chihuahua*
+$4 per person
Filete Churrasco*
+$5 per person
Sides*
Arroz Rojo
Arroz de Cilantro
Arroz Verde
Papas con Poblano
Platanos Maduros
Esquites
Papas de Camote
Frijoles Charros
Frijoles Negros
*This dish is, or can be prepared gluten-free upon your request.
Appetizers
Salsa and Chips
choice of roasted tomato (mild), salsa verde (medium) or peanut chile de arbol
- 16 Ounces $6.00
Rollitos de Pollo
"egg-roll style" with spicy chicken, black beans, corn, onions, peppers, cilantro, melted cheese, avocado cream sauce
- Half Pan $30.00
- Full Pan $60.00
Empanadas
chicken tinga or ground beef filled pastry, served with chimichurri sauce
- Half Pan $30.00
- Full Pan $60.00
Guacamole
avocado, tomato, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime, garlic
- 1 Quart $20.00
Quesadillas
- Half Pan Cheese or Spinach $30.00
- Full Pan Cheese or Spinach $55.00
- Half Pan Steak or Chicken $35.00
- Full Pan Steak or Chicken $65.00
Salads
Chopped
romaine, crispy tortilla strips, black beans, pico de gallo, jicama. sweet corn, radishes, roasted poblanos, avocados, honey lime vinaigrette, cotija cheese
- Half Pan $30.00
- Full pan $55.00
Española
baby field greens, candied walnuts, crispy jicama flowers, blue cheese, tequila poached pears, mandarin oranges, tequila hibiscus vinaigrette
- Half Pan $30.00
- Full Pan $55.00
Tijuana Caesar
romaine, sliced fresh jalapeno, Parmesan cheese, cotija cheese, crispy tortilla strips, chipotle Caesar dressing
- Half Pan $30.00
- Full Pan $55.00
Fajita Bar
served with caramelized onions, red and green bell peppers, along with soft corn or flour tortillas and choice of
Chicken
sliced marinated grilled chicken breast
- Half Pan $50.00
- Full Pan $100.00
Steak
sliced marinated charbroiled sirloin steak
- Half Pan $60.00
- Full Pan $120.00
Vegetarian
sautéed zucchini, portabello mushroom, roasted poblano peppers
- Half Pan $40.00
- Full Pan $80.00
Enchiladas
Choice of sauce: Peanut mole | Mole Xico | Green tomatillo sauce. The following options are rolled in corn tortillas and served with your choice of sauce
Shredded Chicken Tinga
- Half Pan $45.00
- Full Pan $90.00
Ground Beef
- Half Pan $45.00
- Full Pan $90.00
Chihuahua Cheese
- Half Pan $45.00
- Full Pan $90.00
Mushroom, Spinach and Onions
- Half Pan $45.00
- Full Pan $90.00
Entree's with Mole
choice of mole de cacahuate, mole de coco, mole de pistache or mole xico, paired with:
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
- Half Pan $70.00
- Full Pan $140.00
Sliced Pork Tenderloin
- Half Pan $60.00
- Full Pan $120.00
Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
- Half Pan $60.00
- Full Pan $120.00
Grand Fiesta Catering
served with mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, corn and flour tortillas and housemade chips
Fiesta Grande
steak fajitas, chicken fajitas, cheese quesadillas, tomatillo salsa
- (per person) $13.00
Viva Mexico
steak fajitas, chicken fajitas, vegetarian enchiladas, guacamole, trio of salsas
- (per person) $15.00
Taco Bar
served with a soft corn or flour tortillas
Yucatan Style Pulled Pork
habanero salsa, pickled purple onions
- Half Pan $45.00
- Full Pan $90.00
Chile Guajillo Marinated Pork
grilled pineapple, raw onions, cilantro
- Half Pan $45.00
- Full Pan $90.00
Chicken Tinga
shredded chicken, caramelized onions, adobo salsa, farmers cheese, sour cream
- Half Pan $45.00
- Full Pan $90.00
Marinated Skirt Steak
caramelized onions, chipotle sauce, avocado mousse, queso fresco
- Half Pan $50.00
- Full Pan $100.00
Vegetarian Roasted Poblano Pepper
sour cream, roasted sweet corn, crispy potatoes, cotija cheese
- Half Pan $40.00
- Full Pan $80.00
Vegetarian Portabello Mushroom
guajillo marinated and roasted portabello mushroom, grilled pineapple, pico de gallo, onions, cilantro
- Half Pan $40.00
- Full Pan $80.00
Sides to Share
Beans
Black beans or Pinto Beans
- Half Pan $20.00
- Full Pan $35.00
Rice
Mexican rice or Cilantro rice
- Half Pan $20.00
- Full Pan $35.00
Poblano Mashed Potatoes
- Half Pan $25.00
- Full Pan $45.00
Extras
Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream or Chihuahua Cheese
- 16 Ounces $6.00
indicates a spicy dish
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Cuisine
Bar
Latin
Mexican
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
10:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
Mago Grill & Cantina features original Mexican and Latin cuisine. Mago features a seasonal selection of appetizers including three ceviches, fresh salads, and main dish entrées of steak, chicken, pork and seafood. The menu also offers the classics: suiza-style Burritos - here guests can pick the stuffing, Enchiladas, and Fajita’s including a Mago-style option served in a hot molcajete. The Cantina shakes up refreshing margaritas (frozen or on the rocks) and cocktails including Mojitos made with gin, rum or tequila. Also offering tequilas, mezcals, sangrias, cervezas and wines, along with non-alcoholic suaves, the Cantina promises to quench your thirst.