Mago Grill & Cantina: Too expensive for Quality

We enjoyed a meal at Mago Grill &Cantina on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. This was not the first time I went to this restaurant because I believe on giving a place more than one chance before reviewing it. The first time I tried one of their “famous” margaritas, it tasted wonderful; but was overpriced for the size of the drink. I particularly enjoyed the fresh squeezed lime, which added an additional dimension to the drink. Unfortunately, I think $9.00 for only 15 ounces is too much for any alcoholic beverage. 

I also tried the guacamole prior to this visit. The first time I tried the guacamole was too spicy even though we asked for a milder version. The second time the guacamole was perfect though it was served with our entrées instead of as an appetizer as we expected. I believe the staffing issues are more a matter of proper training than malic on their part. The staff seems young and inexperienced as opposed to purposely inept.

Both times, I have visited Mago the service has seemed disjointed. Our servers were courteous and friendly their meal timing with appetizers was off.    I do not enjoy having my main meal cool as I eat the appetizer I have ordered. In addition, the quality of the food, except for the guacamole, was not up to the standards of a high quality Mexican restaurant. The steak Fajita order came to the table with all the appropriate sides but the meat was tough and tasted microwaved warm.  Having eaten at a number of Mexican restaurants, the cost of $19.00 was overpriced in comparison to the quality of meat served.

Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant. The meal left me dissatisfied considering I could have purchase this two meals for the price I paid at Mago  closer to home at Super Taco  in Plainfield. Their food is authentic and the quality is wonderful. If you are ever in the Plainfield area, try them out. You will be surprised at the freshness of their food and its quality. As far as eating Mexican at Mago located at the Promenade in Bolingbrook, consider what you are getting for the price.