Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Mia’s Cantina

    3.7 (54 reviews)

    Mia’s Cantina Photos

    MIA’S CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    More like Mia’s Cantina

    Recommended Reviews - Mia’s Cantina

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Bailey M.

    Very spacious restaurant! A decent amount of outdoor seating. We sat outdoors and really enjoyed our experience. Service was friendly and fast! The first order of chips and salsa is included but you will be charged for refills. I appreciate that they include one round and at least list this fact on their menu. The charge is $2.50 which isn't unreasonable. I'm glad they are transparent and reasonable and I can't blame restaurants for trying to manage costs. I had the enchiladas trio. I don't find this offered at too many Mexican restaurants so I was happy about it. You get one enchilada with each sauce (ranchero, verde, and mole). However, instead of having each enchilada be one sauce they went horizontally across all three enchiladas. I suggest they don't do that. I kind of wanted them separate. What if I wanted to take the verde one home? You get my point. I chose shredded Chicken for the meat. Overall, pretty good experience!

    Rebekah L.

    We stopped by Mia's cantina while we shopped around at the wheeling night market. What a great summer evening event to attend with family and friends. We were able to grab the last spot on the patio (it fills up quick) and the weather was beautiful. The food was delicious and the portions were big! We had the Al pastor tacos, fajitas, and my kids enjoyed their chicken quesadilla! All the food was really good. The entire family loved what they ordered. The customer service was friendly and we were seated promptly. The food did take a little long but was understandable since they were busy. They gave us salsa and chips to munch on while we waited. Definitely a great spot for a meal in the wheeling town center. Will be back for some more tacos!

    Strawberry margarita and peach margarita in the background
    Cristel M.

    My friend and I grabbed a light dinner here while listening to live music in the courtyard. We were seated on the patio, and then waited for some time before anyone acknowledged us again. We were then served complimentary chips and salsa, and we both ordered chicken quesadillas. We both agreed that the quesadillas were extremely bland -- they either needed some seasoning or toppings other than the small cup of sour cream they were served with. I ended up dipping mine in some of the salsa that had come with our chips. That strategy was short-lived because while we were still eating, someone came by and cleared the chips and salsa off our table. I'm thinking this was just an off night, as I've eaten here before without issue. I'll come back, but will avoid the flavorless quesadillas next time.

    Grilled pineapple guacamole
    Jennifer B.

    Fantastic! Had the regular steak tacos with the grilled pineapple guacamole. Everything was fresh and delicious! Will for sure be back again!

    Tacos Americanos
    Debra B.

    Came for late lunch. Delicious food and beautifully presented. The enchilada trio with all 3 proteins and all 3 sauces was excellent. The tacos Americanos were also yummy. The salsa and chips were very fresh and tasty.

    Amzok E.

    Best margaritas, their tacos taste really good. Would come again and drink their matga

    Baja Tacos Meal

    See all

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 3
    Photo of Lefai K.
    327
    1239
    3397

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Karl M.
    5
    83
    20

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of DB A.
    15
    124
    8

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Van K.
    2
    171
    27

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Food was very good , enjoyed what I ordered. Place was clean. Music was to loud. Service was good.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Debra B.
    104
    89
    141

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ashish S.
    335
    15
    2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Claudia R.
    52
    101
    32

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    The food was decent and service wasn't bad but could've been better. Would recommend it.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M B.
    0
    18
    2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Fantastic food. Many items that you don't see at traditional Mexican places. Beautiful interior. Never crowded, and I have no idea why.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Food is decent. There is no ambiance. Feels like a cafeteria. And the service is terrible.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Love the enchiladas with mole and topped with potato. Freddy is a great bartender makes tasty drinks and is friendly

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Loved it!! Great food, very reasonably priced, and owner was as nice and friendly as could be. We will be back!!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark C.
    2
    80
    13

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dan K.
    51
    21
    6

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of ELLIE I.
    62
    34
    53

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    The best tacos in wheeling. Good drinks, good service, and good food. Very good habanero salsa as well

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    This food is delicious. However, there is no way to order chips and salsa on the delivery or take out menu. I need my chips and salsa.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    First time customer. Food was average at best. Don't think we'll be coming back. Server, however, was awesome!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Mia’s Cantina

    Do you have options for gluten-free customers?

    Hi Dora - Yes we have many gluten-free options such as Pork Pastor with corn tortillas, in fact most of the menu items are gluten free as we use corn masa tortillas. - See you soon!

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Kahala Koa

    Kahala Koa

    4.4(33 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    This was a spur-of-the-moment choice but ended up being very fun for drinks and dinner!…read more I LOVE tiki bars and my husband noticed this one in the area near where we happened to be on Google maps, so off we went! We had about a 15 minute wait for a table but it gave us time to peruse the menu in the car. They offer many classic tiki cocktails, a page full of seasonal drinks, a page of "Designated Driver" mocktails (nice to have an option for something other than just a Shirley Temple!), Polynesian appetizers and entrees, and then Lola's Pizza. For drinks, I got the seasonal Gingerbread Painkiller and my husband got a Green Flash mocktail. (Pro tip on the seasonal drinks: check the regular cocktail menu to see how many skull and crossbones are listed under the regular version of your drink, if applicable, to see if it's a super strong one!) Mine was creamy and spicy but quite powerful. Props to our waitress, Makayla, who checked if anyone at the table was epileptic, because normally the "flash" part of my husband's drink is a strobing LED ice cube; I actually am photosensitive, so it came in the drink in non-strobe mode and just glowed an alien green. She said this was the first time it had actually paid off to ask, but I'm glad she did! The food was tasty: I ordered rumaki, an old-school appetizer of bacon-wrapped water chestnuts that you don't see very often these days, and he got loaded fries. We also got a small Lola's Pizza, which was very good, with a crisp but also chewy crust. The atmosphere here is pure tiki, with a fountain, swag lamps, bamboo, and Hawaiian-influenced Christmas music playing for the season. Lots of big groups here; everyone seemed to be having as good a time as we were! What a laid-back gem in Arlington Heights! We'll be back. Mahalo!

    Discovered this place 10 mins from me! The decor is a little too much in my opinion but great…read moredrinks and vibes. Parking is a little tight too but I parked across the street at Mugs pizza and walked over. The service and staff were great! Big menu as well, next time will try the food. The restrooms are a little small too.

    Photos
    Kahala Koa - Painkiller drink - 2 skulls

    Painkiller drink - 2 skulls

    Kahala Koa
    Kahala Koa - Shark Attack cocktail

    See all

    Shark Attack cocktail

    Social Inn

    Social Inn

    4.3(119 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Social Inn has been on my to-try list for some time.  My husband and I finally had a chance to…read morecheck it out on a Monday evening recently.  I made a reservation via Tock that I already had an account for years, so that was simple. On a weekday evening, as expected, the restaurant was not busy.  We were promptly seated at a 4-top table (2 × 2-top) against the right wall, with some other 2-tops on both sides.  Like many reviewers had mentioned, the venue was beautiful, modern and chic. There were 7 tables occupied, including us.  The music that they had was not too loud, just that customers' conversations were amplified by the box shape open dining area.  If we focused enough, we could hear every conversation if we wanted to.  This was obvious when a table of about 6 women got seated at a table near the front door, some of them laughed and talked very loudly.  My husband and I just found it funny and didn't let that bother us.  However, when the restaurant is filled on busier days, it might be a different story. Our server, Patrick, was very nice and attentive.  Since they did not list drinks on their menu except those with alcohol, I asked him about non-alcoholic drinks.  After a brief "discussion", he asked me to leave it to him to make me a drink with mango.  He came up with a beautiful drink that was good and refreshing, with some mango flavor.  It was Virgin Paloma on our receipt for $8, which was reasonable.  He was very polite and checked in on us several times at appropriate times during our dinner.  The pace of the dinner was good, we spent a total of an hour and 15 minutes in the restaurant. Patrick might be the only waiter serving all the tables that evening, though. I also ordered Grilled Octopus ($22) which was very good, tender and flavorful, but was a little too salty to my taste.  The small pita bread wedges were warm and fluffy with some crispy edges, the beet hummus was creamy, and everything was delicious and tasted fresh.  I generously shared 2 little bites of octopus with my husband and I finished the entire plate, it was so good!  My husband really liked his Spiked White Fish ($29) and I shared a bite of that too.  He also had a House Salad for $6, that was a very good value.  He enjoyed a glass of Sauvignon Blanc Crossing ($12) too.  We also shared an order of Crème Brulee ($8), that was creamy and cooked perfectly.  We ordered a takeout order of Rigatoni with Sausage ($23), that was a good portion, and was still delicious and al dente the next day after being microwaved. I am so happy that we found Social Inn - a hidden gem in Plaza del Prado, it's not far from home, with comfortable and beautiful ambiance, excellent service (from Patrick), an attractive menu with enticing food (fresh ingredients and appealing plating), and reasonable prices, we will definitely be back!

    It's been a while since I went to Social Inn. They used to be open for lunch as well as dinner, and…read morethat was easier for me to get to. We were in the area late in the day and remembered Social Inn was open, so we went. We ordered a variety of items. I had the Social Burger (at least 1/2 pound), we also ordered their chicken dinner salad and the beet hummus. Everything was delicious. I did order my burger medium and it was delivered well done, but it was still good. They also have one of the best gluten-free buns I've ever had. I do wish they were open at lunch time still, but I understand they need to be open for their busiest hours. Social Inn is a great option when you are in the Glenview area.

    Photos
    Social Inn - Host counter

    Host counter

    Social Inn - Beet Mezze

    Beet Mezze

    Social Inn - Bar area

    See all

    Bar area

    Bar Salotto - Hearts of Palm Salad with Shrimp

    Bar Salotto

    4.4(126 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Went there for lunch first time with friends. We had the weekend lunch menu 1/2 sandwich with a…read moresalad. The 1/2 sandwich was large!!! Highly recommend this place with fresh food made daily.

    Bar Salotto is a hip, family-owned spot in the middle of Arlington Heights. The staff are very…read morefriendly, it was busy at 9 p.m., and with all the positive reviews, we came in pretty excited. We started with the crispy eggplant stack (4/5). It hits all the caprese notes on top of perfectly crisp eggplant: cracked pepper and salt, light balsamic on arugula, tomato, and mozzarella. A slightly more acidic tomato than beefsteak would have cut the richness a bit more, but the eggplant itself is the star. The spicy vodka rigatoni (3.5/5) was a solid pasta with a nicely spiced sauce. We added the meatball and that is the topping to get. Well seasoned, with just the right density, and it would pair well with any pasta. I only wish it were larger for the add-on price. Similarly, for the price of the pasta alone, I had hoped for a higher quality noodle. The rigatoni had that bouncy, boxed-pasta texture rather than the firmer bite you get from fresh or good bronze-cut dried pasta. The hearts of palm salad (3/5) was decent. Fresh tomatoes, firm hearts of palm, and perfectly cooked shrimp. The hearts of palm seem preserved, so the citric acid and the generous dressing make the dish much more acidic than it needs to be, overpowering the other ingredients like the richness of the avocado. Overall, the food is good with a few highlights, the base and add-ons feel a bit pricey, and service, while always kind, can be a little inconsistent. Overall mixed review on this, but maybe should have gone with other dishes.

    Photos
    Bar Salotto - Inside

    Inside

    Bar Salotto - Spicy Vodka Pasta with Meatball

    Spicy Vodka Pasta with Meatball

    Bar Salotto - Wagyu-Veal Meatballs whipped ricotta, pomodoro sauce, crispy parsley and grated parmesan Very good!

    See all

    Wagyu-Veal Meatballs whipped ricotta, pomodoro sauce, crispy parsley and grated parmesan Very good!

    MP Kitchen and Bar - Decor

    MP Kitchen and Bar

    4.1(176 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I was here for a private event and everything from start to finish was absolutely 5 stars. Our…read morelarge group had the entire restaurant to ourselves from 5pm - 11pm and it was everything a private event should be. Service throughout was consistent and of great quality. Staff members were on top of their game, taking care of 50+ people who were ready to drink/eat and have a great time. Whenever I had an empty plate it was quickly removed to make room for another. This casual yet elevated bar offers delicious drinks and food. I did not have any alcohol but from what I was told the drinks were strong and tasty. The food hit the spot for me. We were provided with a TON of food, to the point where to go boxes were put out since there was plenty to bring home. My favorites were the Buffalo Mac n cheese, cheese curds, and chicken tenders. They also had veggie options which I appreciated since this was a carb heavy event. For dessert there were cookies which was the perfect way to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.

    Up to last review. Still delish!…read more I had the pot roast French dip with a side salad. It was delicious. One of my friends also had the pot roast with fries and the third person in our party ordered a quinoa salad, which looked delicious. my friend ordered coffee and they made a fresh pot for her. How many other places at dinner would do something like that? Service was very good atmosphere wonderful and I have enough left for lunch tomorrow!

    Photos
    MP Kitchen and Bar - Bar area

    Bar area

    MP Kitchen and Bar - Raspberry vodka& cranberry juice

    Raspberry vodka& cranberry juice

    MP Kitchen and Bar - Mac daddy burger

    See all

    Mac daddy burger

    Corked Restaurant & Wine Bar - Ham Panini

    Corked Restaurant & Wine Bar

    4.6(54 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Corked is an interesting wine bar and restaurant. My manager made a reservation here for our team…read moreto end out the year after a two day regional meeting. As this was just down the street from our office in the Kemper Business District, she thought this would be a cool place to hang out to recap the year for our department and she was right. The place itself is a cute house with what looks like a cool outdoor space, when the weather is nicer. Inside is a small bar when you first walk through the front door. We we seated in a small room off from the main bar, next to a lovely fireplace. We started out with charcuterie boards. Prices range from 4 pieces for $30, 6 pieces for $46 and 8 pieces for $58. The selection of meats and cheeses and were very nice, but the prices seemed steep. The cheeses and meats were as follows: Wooley Rind (Green Dirt Farm) - soft ripened sheep's milk MontAmore (Sartori) - semi firm Italian style Cheddar Goat Gouda (Central Coast Creamery) - crumbly aged goat cheese "Creamy Sexy Blue" - German triple cream cow's milk with blue veining Jamon Serrano, aged 24 months Stagberry - Elk Salami with dried blueberries Finocchiona - Tuscan style salami with fennel seed Pig & Fig Terrine - Country style pork pate with dried figs, cinnamon, ginger All were very good and had a lovely flavor. Due to the number of people nibbling, I asked for extra bread and was treated with toasted sourdough, which was very nice. For dinner, I got the Chicken Tinga Panini (Tomato-Chipotle Chicken, Queso Oaxaca, Arugula, served with Salsa Verde & Guacamole). This was a very good sandwich. I loved the idea of Chicken Tinga in a sandwich format, and it worked. I had saved half of it to take home to have for breakfast the next day, but got wrapped up in good-byes and walked out and left it. Man I was mad! My manager ordered the Roasted Beets (with whipped Feta cheese, toasted pistachios, red onion, dill and a red wine vinaigrette). The serving was huge! She loves beets and said that the dish was very good A few people got the Broccoli Cheddar soup and said it was very good. I wanted to try the oysters as I love East Coast ones, but at $20 for 6, couldn't wrap my mind around that. The wine list was pretty good and on this particular night, we got bottles for a crazy low price. My manager got a bottle of red (can't remember the name) that was $75, but she got it for half price. Same for me for a lovely bottle of sparkling rose. The hostess had a list of wines on her tablet that she showed us as well that were 50% off. The location is quite a drive from Chicago, but the times I have to go to Lake Zurich for team meetings, I may just stop in to camp out for eats and drinks while waiting for my Uber and rush hour traffic to die out.

    Loved this place! Everything was so good. Service was incredibly personable and efficient. They…read morehave many wine, cocktail, liquor & beer options. Their food is also super good too. The place is super comfortable and inviting. I love the fire place they have!!

    Photos
    Corked Restaurant & Wine Bar - The small bar as you walk into the bar

    The small bar as you walk into the bar

    Corked Restaurant & Wine Bar - Chicken Tinga Panini - Tomato-Chipotle Chicken, Queso Oaxaca, Arugula, with Salsa Verde & Guacamole

    Chicken Tinga Panini - Tomato-Chipotle Chicken, Queso Oaxaca, Arugula, with Salsa Verde & Guacamole

    Corked Restaurant & Wine Bar

    See all

    Mia’s Cantina - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...