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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 2029 reviews

What User likes about On The Border Mexican Grill Cantina Vernon Hills:
We visited the restaurant before the lunchtime rush, and there were hardly any staff available. If you enjoy chips, you'll love them here—they're large, not greasy, and the cheese dip was quite tasty, too. I found the fajitas to be less impressive since they didn't arrive sizzling, but the service was exceptional. My kids wanted French fries, and although we were initially told they didn't have any, they sent someone... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about On The Border Mexican Grill Cantina Vernon Hills:
The watermelon margarita is absolutely delicious! It's a must-try! I'm definitely coming back just for that, haha. As for the birria tacos, they’re decent, but I wouldn't say they're authentic. View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 11 reviews

Cocktails are really good. The firecrackers were a little too oily, but tasted good

My family have visited On The Border quite a few times over the years. The best part is the prices. They’re very cheap for a sit down restaurant. Staff is alway...

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This place is severely understaffed. And this reflects on the people who work there as they appear stressed, snappy and can’t focus on providing a great custome...

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The food was good. The service was also pretty good. My children enjoyed the Quesadillas in the adults enjoy the margaritas.

Since the beginning of the 2000s my favorite restaurant has been. There's a handful of waiters here for years, they treat you like family. Never eat...

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4.2 ★ from 1391 reviews
angie
29.02.2024 - 06:40

I stopped by for drinks at the bar, and I have to say, the drinks were fantastic! However, the guacamole and chips felt quite Americanized. They didn’t have as...

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Eslavia
29.02.2024 - 06:40

I absolutely love everything about this restaurant! The food is fresh and very close to authentic Mexican cuisine. The service is excellent, and the loyalty rew...

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Jose
29.02.2024 - 06:40

Great spot! It's somewhat tucked away, but not a big deal. The food was delicious, especially their new dish, the ultimate fajita—it was fantastic! I will defin...

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Linda
29.02.2024 - 06:40

Server was nice but we didn't see her enough. They were short staffed and it took a long time to get are food. Chili's food tastes better. The atmosphere was ni...

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Bob
29.02.2024 - 06:40

Steak Fajitas were great.. I also love their chips and salsa

Top-rated
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
4Christina
19.11.2023 - 15:09

This was my first time dining at On The Border, and I learned that they’ve been around for quite a while. Everything I tried was delicious. I shared a large pla...

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4Grant
19.11.2023 - 15:09

We visited the restaurant before the dinner rush and noticed that there weren't many staff members on duty. If you enjoy chips, you'll love them here – they wer...

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5Sean
19.11.2023 - 15:09

Fantastic restaurant! I didn't take many photos of the incredible food, but it's definitely worth mentioning. They've been open for 26 years, which is a great i...

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5Kathy
19.11.2023 - 15:09

Very nice servers, good classic Mexican food, lots of adult drink options, and fun atmosphere. Prices are good. Great place to go with a large group of people....

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5K
19.11.2023 - 15:09

The watermelon margarita is delicious!!!!! It’s a must try! I’m coming back just for that. Lol The birria tacos aren’t bad but it’s definitely not authentic.

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 141 reviews
Yelp
3.0 ★ from 178 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 291 reviews
Menuwithprice
4.5 ★ from 347 reviews

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