Went for lunch...very disappointing. I was the first person to show up for lunch and had to stand and wait for a table for about 5 minutes til someone could seat me. Ordered enchiladas with mole sauce and just didn't care for the flavor, had an oddly sweet taste. Served with a bland helping of black beans and rice. Portion size was very small for the price. Got the bill and had been charged an extra $1 for enchiladas suizas which I didn't order, but wasn't going to haggle over a buck because the service was slow...by then one other table was filled but service remained slow. My biggest argument with this place is the portion size. I usually go to Mexico Uno in Palatine and the same lunch would have cost me $5, but here it was double and their mole sauce is fabulous. Like supporting local business but I won't be back. read more

Great little gem of a restaurant... I had the mahi mahi and it was cooked perfectly and so delicious... on top of mashed potatoes... the restaurant week meal was such a good deal... started with an amazing soup... dessert was chocolate mousse stuffed pastries drizzles with chocolate.... did not get a chance to try the homemade guacamole but did see it pass us by and it looked really good... chips are home made and the salsa is mild... lots of take out going on and the phone did not stop ringing... give this place a try.... read more

You know that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you have a perfect dining experience where nothing was 'off?' EVERY time you go there? You'll get it here! I probably eat here monthly now, we love it! Don't go here if you're in a rush...but it's great for a date with margaritas (which are quite pricey). I highly recommend the fish tacos, mahi mahi ceviche, chicken tortilla soup, tiger shrimp (back page, sauce has a kick to it and is creamy and amazing!), and the margarita that's rimmed with chili powder. I love the way the chef plates too, it's always so modern and colorful! read more

I dined here with a +1 last night around 7:30. We ordered the guacamole + chips ($8) for our app. He ordered the Carne Asada ($17) and I had the Al Pastor Tacos ($13) and a diet ($2). We had a $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate in tow. The guac was plentiful but just "alright"; nothing to write home about. (The +1 likened it to Chipotle's.) The Carne Asada was alright, but basically a slab of steak + 3 plantains + some mushy black beans on the side. My Al Pastor Tacos were small. I had an even smaller portion of mushy black beans in a 1.5" cube dish. Overall it didn't have much flavor, even with the sauce on the side + the guac I added from our guac + chips appetizer. My +1 and I agreed that food would have probably been a "solid 2.5 stars." The restaurant ambiance was ok - lots of colorful paint and some cultural chatskis, dark wood floors, and "trendy" square white plates, "shattered glass"-type glasses...everything that screams "we're a hip upscale Mexican restaurant." The restrooms were clean, but the floors in the dining room were NOT. There were lemon quarters on the floor by my chair from the previous diners, and there were a LOT of visible food bits on the floor around empty tables next to us. Gross. Our total came to $43 and some change. They receipt directly deducted the $25 Restaurant.com gc (without adding 18% gratuity prior), which would have been $18. However, our total said $28. Huh?? We were confused. How on earth was this being calculated? 18% gratuity on $43 is $7.75. Our total should have been $50.75, THEN - $25, for a total of $25.74. I'm not sure if our server was TRYING to get a $10 (24% gratuity) tip, or if it was an innocent mistake. My +1 went back up to ask about the bill, and the server voided it and re-rang it. Again, he didn't add in the 18% gratuity, so we added the $7.75 ourselves. In all, it wasn't a place I'd go back to. I felt it was overpriced for the portions, and basic cleanliness (sweeping the floor...??) wasn't there. read more

We really enjoy Mia's. Great margaritas, great food, and the staff accommodated my picky kid. Family favorite.

I wanted to be blown away by Mia's but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. The place was very crowded on a Friday night but we were easily able to snag a table. The chips tasted a bit off, possibly stale and the salsa definitely had a ketchup base to it which was sweet and overpowering. Service was good and they were willing to make food accommodations which I appreciated. My girlfriend and I had enchiladas that we both found to be dry and lacking depth. The highlight to our meals was our jalapeño margaritas which were delicious. I wouldn't bother coming back with restaurants like salsa 17 nearby. read more

Place didn't live up to the 4 star average I see on yelp. Place is really small. Food is average . Tab for my 9 year old daughter and I was $50 bucks due to every side being charged extra. Not cool but you live and you learn. Don't think I will be back! read more

This place is a disaster. A group of 4 and we waited over one hour for our food while other tables were served in a timely manner, and there were no special orders that would hold it up. I specifically asked for no dairy products, no cheese no sour cream on my tacos and yet my tacos were covered in shredded cheese. Our table was never cleared until dessert came out and I had started piling appetizer plates and dishes and dinner plates at the corner of our table. I will never come back here. The experience was terrible. read more

We ate at Mia's Cantina for the first time last night (they opened earlier this month). We couldn't have been more surprised and delighted! The restaurant has a lofty, city feel with big windows, exposed brick, and touches of contemporary and traditional mexican decor. We started with the home made margaritas which were outstanding (we set the bar pretty high since we like to make them at home!) My husband ordered the chicken and steak fajitas which were amazing and I had the carne asada which was hands-down the best I've had. Usually this dish can be a little tough/chewy, but not here. The skirt (hangar) steak served was super tender and well prepared. The service was a little slow, but understandably so -- since they just opened. We are happy to have a new restaurant of this caliber in Mount Prospect!!! read more

Mia's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

This is not your run of the mill suburban tqquaria, it is a full fledged Mexican restaurant. Not a traditional one either so don't expect the normal enchilllada swimming in a sea of Chihuahua cheese. The owner worked for Rick Bayless for years before coming out here to open this place, and you can tell by the elclectic selection of ingreadiants and combinations. Everything is very fresh and the emphasis is on quality over quantity. The menu changes seasonally and on my last vist I had the pork Carnitas tacos...they kicked ass! Their Mole sauce is also one of my favorites. The bar is well stocked, but beer selection is a little thin, though all the best Mexican brands are there. The margaritas are big and strong. Service is pretty good. The wait staff are lovable but a bit flaky. We go here often 'cuz it is fun and close to home. Prices are on the high side, but reasonable for this caliber dinning experience. read more

Went here a week ago, didn't realize it was closing in an hour and they gave me old food and I got food poisoning. So gross. Had been here before and it was good, but now they just give you old food that they were probably going to throw away. Don't go here. Choose another place, unless you want to get sick for like 2 days!!! read more

We LOVE Mia's. Their (warm!!) chips and salsa that they serve as an appetizer is absolutely delicious.. They are so freshly made and yummy.. it's hard not to want to fill up on them, but you have to save room for the other deliciousness, of course! Our friends ordered the tampiquena and were generous to let us try.. oh my word! I've never had skirt steak so melt-in-your-mouth tender or with such excellent flavor! We all kept saying their black beans were the best we've ever had, and our friends spent some time living in Guatemala, so they know their black beans! I got the taco salad-- loved the fresh ingredients and oh-so-tasty edible bowl. My husband stuck with the tacos because even though he often gets them when we stop by their booth at the Mt. Prospect every Sunday, he can't get enough! We don't usually order drinks when we go out to restaurants because we're just too cheap, but you can't pass them up at Mia's! The owner has extensive mixology experience, and it shows. We ordered frozen strawberry margs, while our friends stuck with the classic Mia's. So. Good. The service at Mia's is also unbelievable. Our waiter was smiley, friendly and attentive.. but we felt he wasn't overly intrusive at all, checking at us from afar, not interrupting conversation. He always kept our waters filled and asked us how we were enjoying anything. Thanks, Ruben! The restaurant is small but very enjoyable. Even their bathrooms are nice! The owner's passion to create a good quality Mexican restaurant shows in the food, service, décor, everything! We can't get enough of Mia's! So glad this place is MP! read more

I have been here a handful of times but stopped going last year because my friend and I went about 530 on a Saturday night and no sooner then we sat down we were told by the waiter we needed to hurry up and order because they had a large party coming in and needed the table. Wow !!! After that is was all down hill. So I decided to give it another shot because I really like this place. I ordered the combo steak and shrimp fajitas for $19 I got a huge pile of veggies 3 medium shrimp and 3 very thin slices of steak. About a teaspoon of guacamole , 6 shreds of cheese and a pile of lettuce. I don't think I will be back and If I do I wont order the fajitas. The ladies bathroom was a mess, no paper towels no hand soap the toilet paper was empty but had a role on the back of the toilet and the sink was broken, there was a note posted on it not to push down on it, looked like it was going to fall of the wall any minute. I would love to have taken pictures but my phone died. Sure hope the employees have soap in the kitchen . Service was slow but she was pleasant. read more

Worth trying, but there are so many other Mexican places nearby that are more authentic and it won't cost you $10 or more per plate. Try the Mexican restaurants in the strip mall joints in Des Plaines, super authentic and won't break the bank. Food here is good, but not for the price. It's nice they have a full bar and some outdoor seating. read more

Tortilla chips were freshly fried and crunchy. Salsa had a nice kick! Waiter was accommodating and friendly! I had a mix of pomegranate & pineapple margarita! All enchiladas were good. Mia's enchilada's was an interesting with carrots & potatoes. Carrots were a unique touch. The potatoes weren't cooked thoroughly. The restroom was inviting and clean. It was a small but intimate setting. It's conveniently located by the train station. read more

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Update: Mia's manager provided us with a $25 gc for the inconvenience and to try again. Service was so much better this time around and food was delicious. A bit pricey but a much better experience and will return! read more

We tried Mia's last weekend, and loved it. The Carne Asada was the best I have ever had! Warm chips and salsa were delicious. The service was great. We will definitely be back!!!! -Amy (Des Plaines) read more

Always excellent, prompt and courteous service. The food is consistently delicious. On recent visits I've had the chorizo & potato tacos and the shrimp tacos. We've ordered the guacamole as an appetizer and it's always fresh and very good. The pinarita is an outstanding pineapple margarita and accompanies the food very well. It's a little bit of a splurge for Mexican food but it's always worth it. A hometown favorite or worth the drive. read more

Love the original Mount Prospect location, thought we'd check out the new Wheeling location... same great food and drinks, friendly staff and great atmosphere! read more

I've been here three times, each time I drive about 30 minutes one Wayne... I think that says a lot! It's a cute, small corner restaurant with a good amount of seating. Colorful decorations and fun daily specials.is What really sold me about the place is that the food is super delicious and the drinks are even better!! Service is always friendly and fast. Great Mexican place in Des Plaines, a must try :) read more

I first fell in love with their fresh margaritas they served at the Mount Prospect Downtown Block Party 2 years ago. I should preempt this by saying I normally do not like margaritas! So they must be good if I like 'em! Soon after I gathered up the girls for dinner and drinks and we had a lovely time! The restaurant is charming and authentic while the wait staff is friendly, sweet and attentive. The bartender convinced us to try the margarita with a little Mexican spice mixed in and wah-wah-wee-wah! Good stuff! The food is awesome, one of my favorite places to dine! I have recommended Mia's to many folks and suggest you all do yourself a favor and swing by there. They also attend the Mount Prospect Farmer's Market on Sundays. You can grab a fresh-made tamale for breakfast, which my husband and I have done a few times. The kids enjoy the rice milk. Great local place, can't wait for my next dinner out! read more

Great food. Crowded wait area. The boys ordered the special carne oilxoguena and loved it! The chips and salsa are great. I ordered steak and chicken fajitas. Steak was good but chicken was plain and it needed more vegetables. Last time we were here we ordered the special shrimp tacos and they were amazing. Waiter was very friendly. Would definitely come back. I hear the margaritas are awesome but was driving so couldn't have them. Fun atmosphere. read more

Solid chips and salsa. Huge portions. Great flavor. 5 stars. "but you only gave it 4 stars!?! " Although the food was really good, we had two problems. First, this joint is the loudest place I have ever been to. Friday night, it is apparently the place to be if you want to scream across the table at your nearest and dearest. Second, the service was slow. When I asked, " did they forget about us?" twice, I can't give high marks. I still tipped well, because I'm a baller, but that's neither here nor there. read more

It was so good the first time I couldn't wait to return. The second time was just as great! The food and drinks are great (especially the enchiladas and margaritas). I love this place. read more

Mia's Cantina - The Ultimate Margarita. YUM!!! - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Great, fresh Mexican food at a cozy neighborhood spot! Tasty margaritas, complimentary chips and salsa, delicious tacos, enchiladas, burritos and more! Definitely worth a visit! read more

So, a Groupon prompted us to try Mia's Cantina and we had hopes it would be great. We arrived early-ish for a Saturday night and had no trouble finding a table. The place is small but not cramped. Mexican music and not over-done decor gave a more intimate kind of feel. Once seated, we were greeted with warm home-made tortilla chips and salsa that does not disappoint. We both ordered regular margaritas and perused the menu. The menu is not vast, but has the mexican dishes you expect and so there were many choices. I opted for the fish tacos and they arrived after 10 or 15 minutes hot and fresh. The fried tilapia was light and the batter complimented the fish. There was fresh cabbage and chipotle mayo on delicious corn tortillas. The tortillas held together all the way to the end and there was no dripping sauce down my arm. I would recommend to maybe ask for some extra chipotle mayo on the side because it's put on top and as you get down towards the end, you might like a bit more sauce. My wife has chicken enchiladas and they were plentiful and delicious. Loaded full of tasty chicken and covered (not smothered) in a green sauce. Everything has a fresh taste and look. As I mentioned, we were there a little early (5:30) and towards the end every table was filled but there weren't people standing and waiting and we never felt rushed. I did notice that when every table is full that it was much noisier and the bar is right there and when the blender is used, it's loud in the dining room. It would not make me not want to come back though. I would have to say that I would pass on another margarita though. I love margaritas but perhaps it was the sweet and sour used, but I had a hard time with it. The food is good enough that I'll simply order a cervasa. As I said, we went on a Groupon hoping it would be great. It is. read more

Took 20 minutes until someone came to our table for our order. I ended up getting our drinks from the bar since got tired of waiting for our server. Missed half the show that we were going to see at the heritage park since service was so slow. Talked to bartender as well as server that finally came about us being ignored. No apologies and both were rude. Food order took forever. When finally came was warm not hot like was sitting under warmers for awhile and was average at best. Wanted to talk to manager to complain but we were already there so long i just wanted to leave. Too bad since i live in area and was hopeful would be a regular. I wont be back. read more

We wanted a stay-at-home kinda night, and we wanted some Mexican food. Found Mia's Cantina and ordered for carry-out. Now, while I can't comment on the service, sometimes carry-out is a great way to see if their food is legit. If you get carry-out and then decide that you want to come back...then you know it's solid. Which it was. We ordered fish, steak, and chicken tacos, some quesadillas and flautas. Everything was on point! The food tasted very fresh, cooked perfectly, smelled amazing. The meats weren't dry and the tortillas were perfect, not overcooked or like a shell. Everyone that ate was impressed with the food and asked where it was from. When I picked it up, the place looked awesome and there were plenty of people on the sidewalk patio enjoying the beautiful weather and drinks. I know we'll be going back! read more

Good food. Hard working people. Definitely will try again. They need more staff. Great cocktails.

Don't go here expecting to get something on the menu. They didn't have my usual which is a mexican favorite and didn't even have the good customer service sense to show remorse. I got something else that said crispy potatoes were in it and I got giant boiled potatoes that were big and mushy! Bleh !!!!! I don't recommend. read more

We headed over there on a Monday evening. Although they have tables set outside on the sidewalk and the weather was lovely, we decided to sit inside because we wanted to sample the ambiance and noise level so if we chose to return during the cooler months, we'd have an idea. The interior is well-done. Bright colors, warm hardwood floors and glass. Spotless. A sleek but small bar is near the back. Definately not like walking into Pepe's Tacos or a divey taqueria. It's a good "date" place, though not too dark or intimate. Although there was a TV on above the bar, it wasn't intrusive. We were the only ones there, having arrived about 5:15 or so. Granted, Monday is not a big dining out day of the week, but whatever--we were hungry. We were seated at our choice of tables. The waiter greeted us warmly and quickly brought us a heaping bowl of warm, freshly prepared tortilla chips and a small bowl of salsa. Really, really good. I love places that make their own tortilla chips. The salsa had just enough kick in it and was quite fresh tasting. Free, too. We ordered some drinks. The missus had a pineapple martini made with tequilia and I had a Mexican beer. The straightforward one page menu had a few other appetizers including soup, but we went straight to the entrees. I ordered the Tacos De Pescado, essentially a beer-battered fish taco. My wife had the Chilis Rellenos. About 10 minutes later, it was chow time. Mine: Three tacos served on flour tortillas and garnished with red cabbage and a creamy chipotle sauce. A cup of yellow rice mixed with carrots and peas. A colorful plate. The tortillas were tender, though I expected them to be corn tortillas, not flour. The fish was very crunchy and just a little tough--perhaps 30 seconds too long in the deep fryer. Not bad, though. The combination of soft tortilla/crispy fish/cool cabbage and creamy, spice sauce really worked well. Again, if they were made with corn tortillas, they would have been about perfect. One demerit: the side of yellow rice was mushy and flavorless. Wife: two chilis stuffed with with cheese and served with rice and black beans. Good. Tender chilis and mellow cheese, slightly spicy ranchero sauce. Black beans decent. Same deal with the rice. A big enough platter that she didn't finish them. The staff packed them up without drama. So, I'd call the review 3 1/2 stars for the main dishes, 5 for the salsa/chips and 4 for interior design. Although our service was fine, we were the only ones there the whole time (about 45 minutes)--it wasn't like we were taxing the staff with demands. The prices were reasonable--a decent value. Oh, one more thing--it's the only Mexican restaurant in downtown Mt. Prospect--and a pretty nice one, too. So I hope it survives. We will be back. read more

I enjoyed everything they served me. The mojito was perfect. The skirt steak tacos had a great house made Morita sauce that made my mouth water. The service here was on point! I'll definitely be back to try more of their entrees. read more

Mia's Cantina - Tacos Norteño special. Fantastic meal! - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Excellent service and delicious food. The restaurant gets extremely packed on Saturday after 6! We got lucky that we got there right around 430, :) a great place to go with friends amd family and near the library (walking distance!). read more

Mia's Cantina - Mia's chicken enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Our family has loved visiting Mia's for two years, but I felt it was really necessary to write my review after tonight. Mia's is a neighbored restaurant and family owned business. With the new shelter in place rules regard coronavirus, we wanted to support a local business. Mia's was well prepared to have customers pick up their orders with no human contact and maintaining the 6 feet apart rule. Orders were packed in individual bags and set apart from others so customers could easily walk in, sign the receipt, and leave. The food was amazing and still hot - by the taste I knew it was fresh, too. The pollo alla perilla is a perfect balance of grilled chicken and onion with cilantro salsa verde. Do not pass up their rice and beans! I'm looking forward to when social distancing ends so we can sit down at Mia's again with a margarita. read more

Chips and salsa to die for I mean it! Had to get a order to take home after we stuffed ourselves on Apps and Dinner which were so Yummy! The reason I'm only giving it 4 stars is that the service was pretty slow only 1 server no bartender and no bus boy on a Wednesday night around 6:00 She was getting pretty slammed , she was a great waitress but is was so hard for her to be attentive to all the tables at one time.Poor girl said she had called the owners for some help they finally arrived but why was she the only one there at 6:00 Diner where was the owners to help her there even was a table that walked out. Again where were the owners or managers????? We will definitely go back for more but hopefully The Owners will be at their Restaurant read more

Great food and they make an awesome margarita! So many to choose from! I had the al pastor tacos and my husband had a ginormous burrito. I like how their menu is priced a la carte and I could add my sides (beans are not my favorite). Good guacamole too. read more

Mia's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Good food, Margaritas were weak, and service was dicey. We had to ask for water and had to ask for napkins multiple times. Guacamole order was very generous. Went with a group of old friends and felt very rushed, which I wasn't thrilled with. May give it another shot. read more

By far the best authentic Mexican food I have ever tasted! I'm so glad that this gem is in Mount Prospect!!!! read more

Mia's Cantina - Carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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I love the service and staff. Good flavors, authentic, and good selection of drinks. Bilingual staff.

Enjoyed fish tacos and the tacos al pastor on the patio. Great food and friendly service, with respect and kindness to my wife's food allergy (by offering alternative salsas for the chipotle sauce that came with the fish tacos). We would recommend both the dishes we ordered to friends and we will definitely be back. read more