Diego's is one of the reasons why we settled on Aquidneck Island. We came here from a chain-restaurant wasteland; the fact that Aquidneck Island could support two Diego's locations told us that this is an area that's serious about good food. What makes Diego's special? It offers an American gourmet twist on Mexican food. Your tacos can be lamb tacos. Your ceviche can be an amazing mix of seafood and vegetables. Even your margaritas can make you think, "From here out, this is what I'll imagine when I think about margaritas. Pair this menu with a neighborhood atmosphere and friendly service, and you get one of the very best restaurants on an island known for its restaurants. read more

We went on a dreary Sunday. But in Diego's it was great. They were playing great music. I love how this location has parking. Our server was great. We got the salsa and chips. Then I got the Cali Burrito that was great. My friend got their salad and another got chicken quesadilla. We all liked our choices. I always have a good meal here. read more

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Oh my goodness, this place was fabulous. A Latin fusion concept that knocked it outta the park! We ordered shrimp rangoons with Thai chili dipping sauce. I had the bbq brisket nachos and my fiancé had the Korean tacos with house made kimchi. We loved it all. The cocktails, forgot to snap a pic of those. We also ordered the tres leches to go but I would skip this. The cake was super dry despite the leches. Service overall was great. The atmosphere was edgy and fun. Catching the sunset over the water out of the back window was a nice treat. read more

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Love me some tacos and when it is a Tuesday all you can eat all I can say is game on!!! Always enjoy a stop in at Diego's to sample the goods and wash it down with some spirits! The Harvest Margarita was delicious and a perfect fall drink to enjoy. Service was great as the place was busy and the tacos kept coming! Good for group setting or just hanging out by yourself at the bar. Don't pass up this Tuesday night delight! read more

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I wish I could give zero stars. Stopped in today. Parking lot was packed. The spots are so tight there's barely enough room to get out of your car. My wife and I walked in expecting to see a crowded place but there was hardly anyone inside. It appears everyone was over at rejects beer next door. A rely surly server gave us a glaring look of death for having dared step inside and refused to speak to us. She stomped out of the room, came back, looked at us again and marched out a side door. No hello, no I'll be with you in a minute. Zero hospitality. So we drove over to Perro Salado where we were warmly welcomed and treated with kindness. read more

Service was excellent these past two times, but the food and drinks have gone significantly downhill these past few years unfortunately. On our latest trip, the flavors and quality were severely lacking, but the prices continue marching upward. Unless in a pinch next time we're in the area, we won't be back. Menu needs a reset. read more

Me and some girls were in town for the weekend and wanted to go out for one of their birthdays to celebrate. She loves Mexican food so we chose here. The menu had plenty of options for all of our tastes. I made a mistake on the reservation, but they were still able to accommodate us. The noise was a bit overwhelming, even though it wasn't very crowded, but that's only because it was a smaller space. We all got a cocktail to start and it was perfect. After we had our meal, they surprise my friend with a birthday dessert. We all had some, and it was amazing. Would definitely come again. read more

Diego's - Tofu Bodega Salad Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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Servers were less than Han interest in us I tried to order one of each taco but got two orders my bad Food took forever and was not hot when it was servered. Corn casserole was burnt and the Korean bbq shrimp was not good The pork belly was good read more

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Service, food,and Ambiace was excellent . I visited the one on the East side, the staff couldn't do enough for you. I will go back definitely! read more

The service here is exceptional! The waitress was extremely kind and attentive. Went for taco Tuesday in the early evening and it wasn't too busy. Outdoor seating was gorgeous, sat outside in the upper deck patio. Chips and salsa were incredible. Could tell that the chips were homemade. Salsa wasn't spicy but had a distinct flavor and taste. The gringo tacos were really crispy, but much smaller than I expected. Not a whole lot of ground beef inside or other fixings. Not sure even with the taco Tuesday deal if the two tacos were worth $7. The BLAT tacos were crispy fried pork belly, this tasted really delicious, and went well with the crema and pickled cabbage. Rice and beans were pretty standard for a Mexican spot. Came with a little bit of homemade pico too! Overall not the most authentic Mexican spot, but pretty decent for Newport and you can't beat the ambiance, service, and the views. read more

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Navigating the challenging parking situation at Bowen's Wharf, Diego's offers a delightful experience with its exceptional food. I indulged in the flavorful Korean BBQ pork belly tacos and Crispy Brussels with Ponzu and Garlic for appetizers--delicious! Accompanied by a generously poured margarita served in a mason jar glass, the traffic involved in getting here became much more manageable. While perusing the menu, I made mental notes of other appetizers and entrees for a future visit. The Arugula & Street Corn Salad caught my eye, and I'm intrigued by the tempting description of Pimientos de Sal (shishito peppers with aioli). Diego's also boasts a full Vegan menu, not just a few options, which I find commendable. Oyster Mushroom tacos, Roasted Beet and Butternut Squash tacos, and Buffalo Cauliflower Burrito--all sound appetizing, even for a non-vegan like me. They also offer a complete Gluten-Free menu. (Note: If you choose to park in the lot where The Mooring Seafood & Kitchen Bar is located, be prepared for steep parking fees.) read more

Diego's - This margarita hits the spot with enough salt on the rim. - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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Nice people and cool manager but the chips are not made in house I can find better chips and dip at 711

My boyfriend and I visited in February 2023 to celebrate our 2 year anniversary! Our first date was in February 2021 at Diego's over margaritas and nachos. So nice we could come back here to celebrate. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The food is authentic, flavorful, and always tastes fresh. We love sitting upstairs in the summer time to see the view. This place is a great location for big celebrations or everyday dining - and everything in between. Bonus points for the on-site parking, which is hard to find at many Newport restaurants. We've been coming to Diego's since it opened, and it's always at the top of our list when we're going out. I've also been for brunch on the weekends, and it's phenomenal. read more

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Came here with some friends on a Sunday evening and had to wait a while before a host seated us despite the restaurant being empty. Overall the service was very slow. I got the fish tacos, which were way too expensive for the size. The chips and guacamole were good. read more

Great food. Friendly service. Queso, scallop skewers, veggie quesadilla, wings, recommend all. Fun night out!

Could not wait for a table and get a drink at the bar. This business does not want business. Never have been to a bar and restaurant and could not order a drink while waiting for a table. Superbly rude staff. read more

Met a friend for lunch today and she chose Diego's. We chose to sit out on the deck and holy cow the view! Cute little seating area with a view of the water. I ordered the Bodega Salad with chicken and it was delicious. Love that they carry Topo Chico seltzers! Made my day! My friend had the street corn and chips and salsa and a margarita. I'll definitely be back! read more

Diego's - Bodega salad extra chicken - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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The drinks and food were not good. We ordered the steak fajitas it was a terrible mistake. The meat was gray disgusting. The atmosphere was lacking. Empty. DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

Service was great, food was meh, we got our bill after 2 disappointing and greasy appetizers. This was our second try here, it's just not good. read more

The food was okay, very small portion sizes and a bit pricey for how much food you get. The drinks on the other hand, very very good cocktails. Never had cinnamon with tequila, but the harvest margaritas were amazing. The service was really good, there was a 45 minute wait for the dining room so we were sat at the bar. The bartender was very attentive to us , and we didn't have to wait long to be waited on. Thursdays are karaoke at 8 pm, so it was pretty lively and loud. Very beautiful view of the water and the sunset. read more

Diego's - B.L.A.T. Torta - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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Went for dinner but wrapped up after a margarita and nacho. Margarita had an overly tart orange juice flavor and nachos were just okay. Servers appeared overwhelmed on a moderately busy evening. @cantina read more

Love that this location has a parking lot. Five stars for not having to pay to park. Easy reservation system on Resy. Outside wasn't open due to the cold NE weather, but the inside has high tops, booths, and bar spots. Natalie has been our server a few times. She's friendly and attentive. David, the bartender, gets it right every time. He is always busting his butt behind the bar bringing the creative libations on the menu to life. They just changed the drink menu to include some seasonals and you don't want to overlook those. The view here is the best of all the locations. Don't miss this hidden gem! read more

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We were given a $25 gift certificate for this restaurant and told they have a dog friendly patio. Upon arrival we were told it was only service dogs that are allowed. Needless to say we had to go elsewhere. Very disappointing. The manager reached out and I am looking forward to trying this place out soon and giving it a fair review. read more

Diego's - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

We went to Diego's during our vacation trip. After speaking with the hotel staff they recommended it. At first we were very happy but things took a turn for the worst. Our waiter was very nervous and quiet. She brought he our drinks and one person in our party order a sherley temple and it was just sprite with a cherry. The waiter was very confused when we told her. She didn't know how to make one! We waited for almost and hour for our food. The service was awful and we were waiting for very long for simple requests. As well the price you pay for the food is not matching up to the quality. The restaurant was kept very clean and had a nice ambiance. We weren't the most impressed but maybe with a different server would try it again! read more

Great beer, service and best Mexican food on the island. Oysters were meh but very local.

Maybe things are better in season, but when we visited in May this place was a mess. I ordered three different drinks from the menu before coming up with one that they could actually make--"Sorry we're out of that", "Sorry the bartender says we don't have the ingredients"... Our meals were just so-so. And the service was hit and miss. Our server has inexperienced, but pleasant. One of the more experienced servers stepped in a couple times to help. But a couple of other people seemed like they were just phoning it in. read more

We live in the neighborhood and would love for this restaurant to succeed. That said, they need some management in here ! The emptiness of the restaurant is likely due to the awful service. Food is as expected and fine. Drinks are great. Get it together Diego's - please. read more

Diego's was a wonderful treat - we showed up with frinds from out of town on a Monday night and the place was busy (which is the mark of a successful venture) so we were sat upstairs. We ordered pitchers of the silver fox as well as several appetizers. Calamari A+ Salsa plate B+ (I don't like cilantro and that's not Diego's fault) Quesadillas were A+ as well It is worthwhile noting that their lunch menu is different than their dinner menu but still just as delicious! read more

Diego's - Silver fox! - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

I have been coming to Diego's Barrio Cantina for years with my girlfriends whenever I am in town, each visit it is a must on our to do list! We love the low key atmosphere that is not as hectic as downtown Newport, but still has great food and drinks at reasonable prices! We always start with nachos, this time we got veggie which were delicious- they were uniquely topped with broccoli, brussel sprouts, and corn in addition to the standard peppers, pico de gallo, cheese, and guacamole. We love their margaritas, for $10 in a pint glass you can't beat it. For my entree I had their tradicional chicken burrito bowl, the taste was nothing special but still good! I would recommend any of the tacos or the beef quesadilla. I always look forward to going back! read more

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I am a huge Mexican food fan and was initially excited to try Diego's Barrio Cantina. I used to love going to the main Diego's location in Bowen's Wharf in downtown Newport. Unfortunately, I was extremely underwhelmed by the food quality and taste, which has gone significantly downhill in recent years. I used to be a huge fan of Deigo's nachos, something they have always had on their menu. However, the nachos today were cold and tasteless. The chips were soggy from the sauces that were drenched on top, and tasted as if they had the dish lying out for a while. The Queso Fundido appetizer we ordered was decent, but nothing special. The chips tasted soggy and stale. The queso was warm, but lacked in flavor. I was not impressed, and would not order it again. There is plenty of parking space in their private lot, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is extremely clean and decorated very tastefully. Unfortunately, the pleasant atmosphere and service did not outweigh the tasteless and over-priced food. I do not think I will return here for lunch again. read more

Diego's - Queso Fundido - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Stopped in during #rifoodfights for tacos. I thought overall they tacos were just okay. I got a Beef Taco and a Pork Taco. I thought both of them could have use some additional flavor. They all needed a bit more spice to them. We also got the Guacamole and Chips. I thought the Guacamole was average. The chips were a better than anything else. read more

Diego's - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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I do love me some Diego's, beware service is routinely slow but since it's beautiful inside and view overlooks the reservoir. I am somewhat a local, visiting my family often, and have not had a bad meal, ever. The Poblano Rellanos was delicious! I would eat that dish daily of I could. The street corn is enough for 2/3 people and off cob which I prefer. We had chips/guacamole, burritos, enchiladas which were completely enjoyable. The drinks were on point, we had margs, sangria is a family favorite here. The kids hot dog was straight from 7/11 spindle, kiddo didn't even touch it and server sadly didn't seem to even notice. A lesson was learned by the hot dogs owner to order tacos at a Mexican restaurant. All good here at Diego's, unless you order the hotdog but maybe it was just a fluke. read more

Diego's isn't Tex-Mex. It isn't Moe's, it isn't Chipotle. I see a lot of reviews from folks going to Diego's with expectations and being disappointed. It's not fancy, it's low key, super hip decorations, excellent customer service, strong GOOD cocktails, and yummy fresh food. I have been eating all over Newport for 5 weeks and this was my absolute favorite thing (aside from Pour Judgements burger) that I have put in my mouth. Could I have made the bowl at home similar to this? Yes. Minus the super yummy sprout/baby lettuce topping. But that is exactly why Diego's is so freaking tasty. Cheap good food. 5 stars for sure. read more

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We recently stopped in for a quick dinner. The service was great- friendly and helpful with our choices. We had fish tacos and a a burrito. The food was delicious, served hot and quick. read more

Wow - Toto, we ain't in Kansas anymore (and certainly not Texas)... This is a lame excuse for TexMex - I expect they make 80% of their business during tourist season. The positives - free parking, good service, and clean. But you came for the food and drink. The margaritas at $9 - $12 were OK but overpriced. No salt rim or an offer to do so. We decided to split the daily special "bacon and jalapeno" guacamole ($12). It was a decent size portion but absolutely no spice/flavor in spite of the additions - maybe don't completely de-seed the jalapeños. Chips were from a bag. We both ordered the chicken tacos. They were actually decent but tortilla was cold and no choice of corn or flour. I requested some hot sauce and was served bottles of Tabasco(!) and Cholla - they don't have time to make their own?? The side dishes were terrible - some sort of slaw with no flavor and their attempt at "pickled vegetables" failed. So as you can tell - very disappointing and no repeat visits on the horizon. Maybe the owner and chef can visit an authentic TexMex spot and get some pointers. Food 2/5 Service 4/5 Value 3/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 5/5 (lack of; there were only 3 other tables of diners) Decor 2/5 (what's up with the black ceiling?) read more

I had really high expectations for this place. I was let down. The ceviche was basically a cup of tomato juice with a few cut up pieces of shrimp served with cold flour tortillas. To add the chips and salsa app was over fried and each of the salsas was incredibly underwhelming. The birria tacos saved the day as they were excellent. Definitely one of the better options locally. Might be wise to skip the apps from here though... read more

Cute place! My friends and I were looking forward to visiting this location but we were a little disappointed with the drinks. I ordered a michelada ...and it was No Bueno. Food was ok it was missing something...flavor? read more

Diego's - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

This place has no reason being so freaking good. Stopped in for quick bite. Thought I would be getting some straight forward Mexican/Hispanic food I was wrong!!!. What this place does with locally sourced/fresh items is beautiful. The cooks in the kitchen balance flavors so well that your mind will be blown. I feel blessed to have gotten to experience this place. I will be making a trip there again very soon. read more

Diego's - Seafood enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

I dont want to leave this review as I love Diegos food but I think management needs help in training their staff. I came in yesterday night for dinner with my husband and daughter. Hostess stand was empty and we saw the "please wait to be seated" sign. We of course waited, and waited and waited. Four employees rushed by us during the first 10 minutes of waiting. Yes they were busy, it was a Saturday....but maybe look in our direction and smile or say someone will be right with you. We stopped and asked one young server "Do we just sit ourselves" and he replied "Im not the hostess" and walked away. Hmm ok. Then another girl who seemed very rushed came running over to the hostess stand. Great! She must be the hostess. Nope she dropped menus there and ran away. We literally were standing on top of the hostess stand and she refused to even look at us or acknowledge our presence. It was almost comical at this point. We were outright ignored. If there was a manager there last night maybe they were hiding? Finally another 5 minutes or so the hostess comes with no "sorry for the wait" or anything. 100 % understandable to be busy on a Saturday and Im sure these kids think they are busting their butts but they are kids and need customer service training! Just a simple smile or glance would have stopped this review. The "its not my job" mentality doesnt work in a restaurant. The team here just needs a lesson on actual teamwork and hospitality. read more

Seated quickly then waited 20 minutes, plenty of staff and maybe 5 tables filled, never encountered wait staff so we left. 2 servers said "bye thanks for coming" totally oblivious that we had just sat, waited and were leaving without any service. read more