On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Algonquin, IL · Mexican restaurant
- Address
- On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 1512 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
- Phone
- (847) 960-3915
- Website
- www.ontheborder.com/locations/algonquin
- Status
- Closed · Opens 11 AM
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is a restaurant located in Algonquin, IL. It is one of 88 restaurants listed in Algonquin. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Algonquin city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Our day begins making fresh chips & salsa in-house and continues as we fire up your favorite Tex-Mex flavors. Enjoy our family-friendly fare at the restaurant, to-go, or delivered in Irving, TX.
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Customer Reviews
Try the ultimate fajitas! 2 of us shared and still had leftovers. The pork fajitas stole the show, while the beef, shrimp and chicken were solidly good. Fresh tortillas with their awesome salsa, queso & guac... The tables in the bar are the best spot to watch football or catch whatever game is on. The playlist had me singing along, switching between Latino hits, pop, and country.
Normally I absolutely love their Chipotle Shrimp tacos. I went there for my birthday at lunch and this time I was extremely disappointed 😞. The food took unusually long to arrive and when I finally got it was completely cold, unseasoned, under sauced. The rice tasted reheated from the day before. Now I don't know of i ever want to come back.
I recently visited On The Border, and my experience was genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. As soon as I walked in, I was welcomed with a warm greeting and seated promptly, even though the restaurant was fairly busy. The atmosphere had that perfect blend of lively energy and comfortable dining, making it a great place to relax while enjoying a good meal. The service was excellent throughout my visit. Our server was attentive without being overbearing and checked in often to make sure everything was just right. They offered helpful recommendations and made sure drinks, chips, and salsa were always topped off. Speaking of salsa, the fresh chips and flavorful dips were a standout highlight—crispy, warm, and full of flavor. When it came to the main dishes, the food did not disappoint.
I absolutely love this place! Other than the fact that the food is AMAZING! The atmosphere with the lighting and architecture is phenomenal. I love the colorful sun and the queso. I highly recommend going to this place. Also, the staff is super friendly! And they he food was quick to come out.
They have good beer deals for happy hour! Monday through Friday 4-7PM. And half off select appetizers. A fun place to catch up with friends after work. We ordered the chicken quesadilla on their half off appetizer menu. It was decent. We also got their classic burrito on their menu and that was disappointing! The shredded chicken and the burrito was super mushy. One of the reasons why I ordered sauce on the side!! I disliked the texture of the chicken in the burrito. Did not taste fresh. The rice was more on the al dente side and lacked flavor. I know this is a Tex Mex restaurant but with the food quality here, I’d rather go to a more authentic place in the area. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly though! This place was pretty empty during a weekday dinner rush.
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