Best restaurant in Grass Valley. This place is truly a treasure. The are doing something right. The food is out of this world so good! The staff is so kind. Food came out quick and I always had a glass full of water. We had a large party without reservation and they figure out how to seat us quickly and they had legos that we could bring to the table for our kids. This helped us really enjoy our time and the owner was so kind and really made our experience delightful. This place cares about their customers and I could totally feel that eating there. Eat here, make memories here and enjoy! read more

From Parmesan Encrusted Sea Bass to Peach-Brined Pork Ribs (so tender you can eat with a fork) specials to dusted Calamari or Sweet Potato Curried Soup, you can't go wrong here - ALWAYS a delicious meal! This place is a treasure although I'm fond of eating earlier; making reservations insures a seat in this positive energy happy place. Whether it's nursing a hazy beer or a sipping a berry Kombucha, your full-plate, taste bud popping, enticing smells, and appealing-to-the-eye meal is presented after a short wait. IF you even have room for dessert, numerous yummy concoctions can further appease your palate. Don't miss on checking out this delightful eatery... read more

Small, hometown Latin eatery with absolutely stellar service, and very gourmet food. Would highly recommend if you ever pass through Grass Valley. read more

Nice People have a interesting place and serve good food. Will go back. Worked with my diet restrictions nicely.

Great place to eat. Lots of meal choices. A little small so take that into consideration if you're going in with a group of friends. Love the small buns they serve. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in town. The food is so good! The servers are friendly and accommodating. The patio is darling & they have heat lamps and blankets they offer in cold weather. They have toys for kids making it family friendly. Always a good time at Diego's. read more

The kitchen is not clean, the roof leaks right over the cooking area. ! The health dept obviously has not checked on their kitchen in the last year or so. I stopped eating there 10 years ago because the inside dining room was not clean. read more

Always fresh. Always top notch. Wonderful fresh local selections, my favorite place. Service is quick and attentive.

What a great little place! We found this by chance on Yelp after doing an event in Nevada City. It took a while to be seated, but once we were at a table everything happen fairly quickly. The complementary brand garlic butter and salsa is excellent. My friend and I both ordered the Panaqueque (so?), one with tri-tip and one with pulled pork. Both were certain with grilled vegetables and guacamole. Very yummy. The Margarito was great and so was the service. As an artist, I just want to mention how cute this place is. Paintings on the wall and Art all over the place, even the bathroom is artsy. This would be a great place for date, except it's a little noisy and there were lots of unhappy children. read more

Lovely lunch spot in Grass Valley! Food was interesting, delicious and plentiful! We ate outside on a charming patio with cooling breeze. The staff were friendly and helpful! read more

Diego's catered a memorial for me, and I couldn't recommend them enough. I wanted something simple, and they made 4 different kinds of delicious slider sandwiches on their homemade rolls, set everything up and displayed them beautifully. They were so kind and compassionate. And the price was unbelievable. Thank you so much, Diego's, for making our very difficult day a bit more smooth. read more

I found this cute eclectic little mom and pop joint and wanted to try some local flavor that had great reviews. We stopped in to try lunch. The place was eclectically decorated, which I don't mind at all, but it terribly needed dusting and general housekeeping on the decor. They have this lacy thing hanging from the ceiling that was covered in dust bunnies and needed a washing. The hostess was not especially welcoming or friendly, either. We were seated and looked over the menu, for a REALLY long time before the waitress stopped by. I had a couple questions about the specials and menu recommendations, and we ordered a drink. She asked if we wanted straws and salt for our margaritas, and we said yes. After what seemed like a long time, we got the margaritas with no salt or straws, but the waitress has run off super quickly and did not return with the straws. When she finally came back, I mentioned the salt and she seemed super irritated, but returned to give me my salted margarita. Later I had to ask the hostess for a straw, and I was super grateful but she was pissed I bothered her. I'm not gonna lie, the Margarita was weak at best. I paid for mango purée and it was chunky and tasted pretty bland. But it was pretty affordable, and I drank it. Literally ten more minutes went by before she came to put in our order. Now I've been a hostess and a waitress before, so I'm pretty chill regarding service and give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but frankly the service was starting to show some serious gaps. However, there was only one waitress working, so I'm not sure if they had staffing issues. I ordered the sriracha shrimp, because the reviews were great. My man got the chicken enchiladas. The food was pretty good! The enchiladas were pretty good, but were over whelmingly cheesy. I still thought they were pretty tasty, but by now I was famished. The shrimp was delicious. I'd have given better reviews but I could tell the staff seemed overwhelmed and stressed. Maybe I caught them on a bad day? I saw a lot of people ordering take out, and maybe that's the best route. Anyway, I'm happy the food was good. It took fifteen more minutes to close out the check. Hopefully they get some more help because I can tell this place has a lot of potential. read more

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Great place!!! First time here and will definitely be back. Superior service and flavorful food!!!

Food was ok. I'm of Latin origin and am used to most types of fusion foods. So this review has that in mind. We ordered the sampler and popusas and tres leches cake and the chorizo crepe. We also had the fried fish and two beers. The group shared and we all tasted each other's dish. We didn't feel that it had depth in flavors and did not like the popusas fried. It also lacked flavor. If you read my reviews they are pretty fair. So I am sad to say all of this. I didn't pay the bill (my brother did) so I don't have the out the door total. I will not come again with so many other options available. read more

Great service, always greated with a smile. Great drink selection with organic options! Yes, organic wine and champagne! The food is flavorful and not greasy. Lunch and dinner full entrees, gluten free options, paleo friendly, and yes they have sweet potato fries that you reminisce about for days. My main draw is that they have the most substantial and complete salad I have ever received at a dining facility. Not an exaggeration as I'm the usually that salad person at the table. Most of the time it's some sad ice burg lettuce or some bitter spring mix with cold carrot splinters, some other garnish veggies or fruits, and protien. Not here, this is a satiating meal to write home about. Roasted veggies( broccoli, green beans, real veggies...) on a hearty organic spring mix with avo already there and your choice of meats ( ahi and roasted pork are my favs ) avo is already included. Everything is the right temp, no croutons or cheese to dance around, and the dressing selection is perfectly suited. Ambiance perfect for a romantic date, birthday party, or brunch with the family. read more

We came in hungry!! Heard this place was one of the best in GV, so we came in ordered To Go and was told to come back in 15 min. We set our alarm and walked back into no order. Apparently, malfunctions in the computer happened. Being in a rush to bring food home for kids and hungry husbands, we were beyond frustrated. The owner immediately came to our attention, not only resolved the issue but showed up with bread and wine. Her beautiful personality and understanding of the situation put ease to our stress. Food was made promptly and actions were taken to resolve the problem. I have never been so impressed by customer service. Beautiful atmosphere and amazing food!!!!!!!! Thank you Diegos!!!!! read more

Love Diegos. The rolls and dip are to DIE for. Please don't come expecting Mexican food--just because there are fajitas/enchiladas on the menu this is very much Chilean cuisine--fresher, less heavy, and tastes like it comes straight from the grill. A very special local favorite. read more

Lovely food, very tasty and unique. Great family-run restaurant and was great with my children- very pleasant staff. Will be back ASAP and look forward to eating my way through their whole menu! Whoopee! read more

The food is very good, with a flair of flavor, and the plates are always nice portions, have never been disappointed. They have a great variety of wines to choose from also. read more

I want there are two occasions with a family of four while visiting Grass Valley in May '23. Both times the service and the food were excellent. read more

Absolutely packed so get a reservation. The bread is unbelievable, and the food is excellent. My friend brought us here - she is a regular and it didn't disappoint. Our server may have been an owner? She was really great and had lots of good tips and was super helpful. read more

My mom and I went there for taco Tuesday a month ago and our tacos were generous sized and delicious. They also have the best black beans I've ever had. So flavorful. Our server treated us like we were old friends. She was so friendly, comfortable , and knowledgeable about the food that we thought she might be the owner. She isn't. Darn. I wish I could remember her name... Diego's also offers vegan options and their ingredients are ethically sourced. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. What's not to love? We'll definitely be returning. read more

The food was mediocre at best. Extremely expensive for what you get. I ordered everything specifically with no cilantro, the chef put a bunch of cilantro in it anyway and ruined my meal. When asked about it, he said there is no cilantro in it. Yet I had the waitress taste it and she said it was full of cilantro. The key lime pie dessert was awesome. The flat iron steak was actually pretty good but tiny. Everything else was not that good. read more

Food is semi authentic with a twist of American as all Mexican restaurants do bend to the area there in. Service is grand and their hot Cocoa number One!!! read more

Awesome food, high quality ingredients, and thoughtful staff. Would totally recommend this place for anyone looking for a great atmosphere, delicious food and lots of variety. I mean papusas and empanadas?! ¡Si! We chose to eat four appetizers instead of entrees and all were well executed almost perfectly. The four of us loved the experience. Didn't care for the filling in the empanadas (just cheese) but dough was phenomenal. And honestly even gooey cheese was good, just not up to par with the rest of the meal. The papusas were seriously legit. Generous portion of crunchy stuffed and paired with a delicious slaw. They had a fantastic traditional flavor. The shrimp was amazing and the sauce with fruit and slaw complete with bacony goodness so hit the spot. The calamari was especially crunchy in that oh so snappy way the perfect calamari can be. My husband even mentioned that he'd not had good calamari like this in a long time. The crispy little O's and tendrils were paired with a bougie remoulade sauce, which I loved. But I also poured the leftover shrimp sauce all over my cephalopods (shhhh) because I couldn't get enough of it. We're all looking forward to returning to try the entrees next time. What a gem of a place. read more

The food is great. The service, staff and owner are terrific. Fresh made food with quality ingredients. We come here a couple times a year and have never left disappointed. Tony the owner seems like a good guy and was very pleasant and welcoming. Impressive to say the least. read more

Awesome awesome unique food the cheese empanadas are to die for the owner and staff are awesome

This is my favorite Grass Valley restaurant. Always delicious, they are very accommodating of food restrictions. The panqueque is a huge portion, so take that into account when ordering. The most delicious hand made bread rolls and chimichurri greet you when you sit down. Everything is delicious. We love to sit on the patio with our dog. The whole place is decorated with mosaic murals created by the owner and her mother. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a wonderful meal. read more

Everything from the customer service to the FOOD and drinks! Is the BEST in Grassvalley

This is a hidden gem! The food is fresh and amazing. The service was wonderful. They have a cute patio and also a nice indoor space for when it's too hot or cold outside. There is plenty of street parking. I'd highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back to try other items on the menu! read more

This place hit all the marks. Great food, service, and ambiance. After 8 years of being on the go to list we finally made it in and wish it would have happened sooner. Save room for desert, it's worth it. Kudos to the owners and staff, great dining experience all around. read more

Diego's - Celestino - Latin American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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Service was great, I tried the Panqueque and it was so good. Normally something I wouldn't order. Too much for one person to eat. Sangria was great, not too sweet. Our server was very nice and friendly. We will definitely go back again. Cute little place, I highly recommend. read more

Diego's is a gem! Nevada County is lucky to have this amazing restaurant in the heart of Grass Valley. The decor is quirky, the food is spectacular and the service is the best. Do yourself a favor and get to Diegos! read more

My family and I really disliked the food. Which is weird, I can't think of another time this has happened. The food was odd, weird ingredients you don't normally see at a Mexican restaurant. They don't even give you chips and salsa to start. They gave you dinner rolls and a celery sauce!?!?!? Like Diego sold the restaurant to Dan who wanted to get creative with the menu. No Spanish music there and I didn't see anyone that seemed to be of Latin American descent either. Could be part of the issue. We won't be back. read more

Great dog friendly outside area. The bread is homemade and to die for. Unique flavors. We enjoyed out meal and the kids did too

One of my favorite restaurants can't say nothing bad about this place. Pricing is fair quality is amazing one of the best restaurants in Nevada county. read more

What a gem in our town! The food is amazing! Been here many times and always leave happy and full! The service has always been great! They have a nice patio to eat outside when the weather is good. Don't sleep on this place, it's one of the best to feed your soul! read more

Fantastic Sangria, tastes so great the alcohol it creeps up on you. And it was loaded with fruits. Panqueque was giant and very good; like a cross between a crepe and burrito. Beef skewers were okay, tender but not as flavorful as it looked. But the sides that came with it were very good, especially the fire roasted veges. We also had the chilean coffee with caramel which was a first. Similar to vietnamese coffee in taste (which uses condensed milk). Service and ambiance was great. read more

Great Food their bread knots are over the moon and back. Soups amazing and so comforting. Hubby always tries something new and different which never disappoints. read more

A must Try! I was Greeted with a bunch of smiles from a friendly staff, which was needed on this day. I was not in a good mental state walking in. Food was fantastic. The coconut hot cocoa blew my mind. It literally was a mouth orgasm. I can't explain how the chef put the Shriracha Shrimp dish together, but was out of this world. The Broken pieces of delicate china all peaced back together in backroom create an ambiance perfect for date night or for You time. My personal perspective changed from this meal. I waked in broken and Now I'm feeling blessed... Just what I needed. Can't wait to come back. See you tomorrow Diego's read more

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