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Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Relaxed Mexican food restaurant with a separate vegan menu. Will substitute either grilled or roasted tofu in any of the dishes. Also has vegan cheese (at an additional price). Many items are vegan, including quesadillas, gazpacho, made-in-house salsa.
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11 Bowens Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, 02840
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 12 Aug 2022 by SouthernmostVegan
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44 Reviews
First Review by aliciamariesilvia
McMallory
Points +2121
Not bad, but not Mexican… - Edit
I didn’t read the reviews here, so I didn’t know to ask for the separate vegan menu…. But several of the vegan items were listed on the standard menu and marked as vegan, so I went off of that. I got the vegan burrito as a bowl, and it wasn’t bad. The portion was reasonably small, which I appreciated as I wasn’t that hungry and often burritos and bowls are ridiculously sized.
Read moreThe bowl was listed as having beans, rice, pico, lettuce, sautéed vegetables, guacamole, and vegan cheese. I got it without the vegan cheese and asked to add the “pepita hummus,” hoping it was Sikil P’ak, which I love. They left off the pepita hummus so I never found out.
The beans were fine. The rice was fine. The pico was fine. But the veggies? Okay, let’s talk. They tasted good to start but there are a lot of vegetables one associates with Mexican food. I’m sorry, but Brussels sprouts are NOT one of them! 🤪 Like, zucchini, mushroom, corn, winter squash, absolutely. We could even get away with something that isn’t Mexican but works, like spinach or whatever. But the dish was like 40% Brussels sprouts! So while it actually tasted fine, it was baffling for sure. Kinda funny!
The guacamole on my bowl was weirdly warm and I didn’t eat it. It tasted like my dish had been under a heat lamp, guac and all, while my partner’s enchiladas were made.
My partner is vegetarian, not vegan, and got dairy enchiladas. He said his food was similar to mine in both quality and authenticity.
The place is cute. I sort of liked it. But I wouldn’t go out of my way for it, and my quest to find decent Mexican food ANYWHERE in New England sadly continues…. lol
EDIT: I realized after posting that I was actually at Diego’s Barrio Cantina, not this restaurant, but as they are under the same ownership I think the comments probably transfer for both places.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-23
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Dr.serena
Points +253
Not good - Edit
Ordered fried tofu tacos... Was told they're out of tofu so I asked for fried cauliflower (they had fried buffalo cauliflower on the menu.) Ended up with steamed cauliflower with buffalo sauce on it in the taco. It was disgusting.
Read moreThe Cali burrito was mostly just vegan beyond sausage. My $20 margarita was nasty; the charred tomato vinegarette was gross.
I'd rather get french fries than spend $100 on this crappy "vegan friendly" meal again.
Pros: Hostess was great
Cons: Food didn't taste good, Extremely expensive
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Chirry
Points +289
Vegan menu but pricy - Edit
Love that they have a vegan menu with alot of options. Ordered street tacos, nachos and Cali burritos. It’s ok. Not the best. The nachos is pretty good. Highly recommend. The street taco is a little bland. I had street tacos that taste way better. The Cali burrito was not that good. The vegan cheese wasn’t melted. I had a Cali burrito before and it has some fries in the burrito but this one has a chunk of potatoes. Didn’t like it so we pack it home and put our own seasoning to make it taste better.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-10
Pros: Vegan menu, Staff friendly
Cons: Pricy , Food is bland
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beckyhm
Points +13
Vegan menu - Edit
Loved the separate vegan menu- delicious and creative tacos
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firelevacc
Points +21
Great food - Edit
Full vegan menu. Vegan nachos rule.
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Lauren23
Points +158
Separate vegan menu - Edit
A great atmosphere and vibe and delicious food. Love the separate vegan menu with lots of choices. Vegan cheese is Daiya. I was surprised they don’t have any vegan desserts.
Read morePros: Large selection , Creative Mocktails , Vibey atmosphere
Cons: No vegan dessert options
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ColinM
Points +790
Tasty, relaxed Mexicam diner - great views from upstairs - Edit
Has a whole vegan menu - although no vegan puddings :-(
Read moreFriendly, tasty, relaxed.
Another review said it was noisy- we didn’t find it was - although there was definitely something up with the lights the night we went!
The roasted mushroom tacos are particularly good - although if you’re hungry, you’ll need to add a side.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-18
Pros: The sharing nachos, The tacos (any of them!)
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Jazzman221
Points +167
All fresh - Edit
We appreciated and used the vegan menu, and especially loved the fresh, tangy and/or smoky sauces for the tortilla chips! Fried tofu tacos also fresh and tasty, although could have been a bit spicier! Enchilada “dinner” also good.
Read morePros: Several vegan options., Indoor/outdoor seating choices.
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ericabodden
Points +79
Not many options - Edit
I’ve come to this restaurant a few times when in town and it’s not easy to find vegan options that are to my liking. It’s healthier than similar restaurants, but again not to my liking. The taste of the food is mostly good, but a bit hit or miss. The atmosphere is fun, but the music is always very loud and difficult to have a conversation.
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squirrellygirl
Points +16
Good fun - Edit
Great meal and atmosphere. My entire family loved it, vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian all enjoyed a delicious meal. Will definitely return.
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GiannaRizzotti
Points +470
Great vegan selection - Edit
Love the separate menu- and especially liked their tacos with broccoli 😄
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devonwithano
Points +5913
two stars JUST because there’s a separate vegan menu - Edit
title speaks for itself but start to finish had one of the worst experiences with this restaurant. we ordered our food for takeout due to the noise factor mentioned in so many reviews. however, never got a confirmation or receipt and when picking up our order we were told it was never placed, despite bank statements confirming payment.
Read morethis little “hiccup” was not dealt with in a graceful manner when it came to the staff whatsoever. after being told 20 times that our order wasn’t in the system we asked for a refund and miraculously a staff member found our ticket, with the food not having yet been made. we then brought our food home and when opening our bag everything was cold.
then, everything tasted extremely bland to the point where i didn’t even want to take pictures of anything. tofu in the burrito wasn’t cooked, there was no seasoning or flavor in any of the dishes and for the amount of up-charges involved for the vegan choices vs the meat version…we were less than impressed. i think it’s great they have vegan options and everything is labeled but the food and service was overall terrible for us.
Pros: decently sized vegan menu
Cons: overpriced even for newport, food was very bland, poor service
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veganjay
Points +285
Good Mexican food - Edit
The have a separate vegan menu which simplifies things. We ordered the vegan enchiladas - it was very tasty. Plenty of vegan cheese, refried beans, rice. It was a little pricey at $24 though. But what the heck - we were traveling on holiday. My wife had an arugula salad with corn & tofu that was $21. They play rockin' music like Black Sabbath, Ramones, New York dolls. Overall a good meal, and a nice break from walking around.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Outdoor seating, Quick service
Cons: A little pricey , Parking can be tricky
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SouthernmostVegan
Points +1704
Fantastic place for groups - Edit
This is a relaxed Mexican restaurant with a separate vegan menu and great drinks. Great for a mixed group!
Read moreWe ordered the tacos, quesadilla, and street corn salad. And a few drinks. Delicious.
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Kendall.Larkin
Points +165
Good food - Edit
This place had a vegan menu and waiter said things on regular menu could be made vegan. I got chips and guacamole and the cali burrito. It was really good but the service was slow and sides were forgotten.
Read morePros: Vegan menu
Cons: Slow service, A bit expensive
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ibid
Points +151
Wonderful food - Edit
My wife and I (both vegan) had lunch twice here with omnivore friends and we all loved the food. My wife and I both ordered the mini quesadillas so we could try both the mushroom and sausage options. They were both excellent, but the sausage was fantastic. On the 2nd visit, I had the dinner serving of vegan enchiladas, but I which I would have again in a heartbeat — very flavorful. My wife had the tostada and said it was very good. She also had the side of black beans, which were very simple and very tasty.
Read moreI appreciated that the staff really knew the vegan options. For example, that the enchilada green sauce couldn’t be used because it had dairy and that the green salsa in the four-salsa appetizer was different and was vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-06
Pros: A separate vegan menu, Staff knows what vegan means, Really good waitstaff — friendly and professional
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natalia11691
Points +554
love all the options here - Edit
i love the vegan crack fries and the green sauce they come with i literally dream about them
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2VegansVA
Points +118
Good food from a vegan menu - Edit
Enjoyed the whole experience. My husband and I ate at the upstairs bar. We asked for the vegan menu and were presented with a number of good-looking options. We split the guacamole/nachos appetizer followed by the mushroom & cauliflower quesadillas and a veggie burrito.....all were excellent! I had an Upgrade Margarita which was good-sized and tasty. Bartenders were personable and atmosphere was fun.
Read morePros: Dedicated vegan menu, Bartender was knowledgeable about vegan eating, Fun vibe
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KaleSeitan
Points +141
Top Mexican Vegan spot 4 me in NPT - Edit
They have a vegan section and all the staff k owe the vegan choices, vegan cheese sausage and tofu
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-03
Pros: Great atmosphere w friendly service, Price is right, Vegan nachos are better w gluten free chips
Cons: Make a resi
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Ewlnyc
Points +173
Vegan menu - Edit
They have a vegan menu, which is amazing in newport. Many things on the menu are total hit, while others are a big miss.
Read moreDefinitely try their salsas and guacamole. Their chips are made in the same fryer as the meat items, which is gross (I think you can bring your own chips). If you can get over the chip thing - go for the loaded nachos with vegan sausage. It is awesome.
The veggie burrito is HUGE and oh so good.
The vegan street tacos are also good.
The 5th ward salad is super yummy.
They do take some walk-ins but the wait can be long, so make a reservation well in advance (especially in the summer).
The ambiance is very casual/California punk (no joke - they are the only restaurant I have been to with a play list that includes the Sex Pistols).
Eat outside if you can!
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-24
Pros: Vegan menu, Fun atmosphere , Great location
Cons: Chips aren’t vegan, Downstairs bathrooms are sketchy, Hard to get a table
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DanciDann
Points +16
Great vegan menu - Edit
They have an entirely vegan menu! I had the vegan enchiladas and they were fantastic.
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu, good vegan cheese
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MickeyMarshelle
Points +31
Vegan Menu option - Edit
They now have a separate vegan menu! Some of the offerings include nachos, fried tofu tacos, “cheesy” fries, enchiladas, and quesadillas. They have vegan cheese, vegan sausage, and tofu in addition to typical vegan offerings (veggies, rice, beans, etc). The food was delicious and the restaurant is in a great location right by the water! Definitely worth checking out.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan options tasted great, Great location/ ambiance
Cons: Black toilets (seems unsanitary)
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nicolinavotino
Points +16
great place - Edit
good food, good vibes, would come again for fhe vegan menu
Read morePros: separate vegan/gf menu, good drinks, heated covered patio
Cons: service was 6/10
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hec0605
Points +615
Okay food but they do have a vegan menu - Edit
I got bad service, but overall the food was okay, cheap compared to many other places in Newport but it was nothing special. Got the vegan burrito and it was great pretty bland
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Eunoia_1323
Points +602
Lots of options, okay food - Edit
We were pumped to come to Diegos. Overall I would say the food is fair. They have a separate vegan menu and knowledgeable staff which is great in an area with almost no vegan options. While there are tons of options including loaded fries, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos, our food was just okay tasting-pretty bland. To be fair we only tried the tofu tacos and mushroom quesadilla which were pretty underwhelming in flavor-I don’t recommend them. We did get two drinks which were fantastic (margarita and mezcal mixed drink). The staff was very pleasant, attentive, and helpful. I would be willing to try them again. Prices are fair for the area and portion size.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Lots of choices, Friendly staff
Cons: Food was bland, Make a reservation early, can be very busy
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llost32
Points +456
Great place - Edit
In an area full of snooty people and uptight establishments this place is a great find. Full on vegan menu. It says ‘no substitutions to avoid mistakes’ but they did do subs for us so who knows how strict that is. Very tasty and good value for the money. Particularly in an area where food can be very $$$. Ita a mexicali type place with street style tacos, salads and burritos are the main go-tos. They also have fries. If this is something you like you wont be disappointed.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Fully vegan menu available , Value and good taste for the momey
Cons: Parking can be hard depending on the season
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wokeveganqueen
Points +418
Separate vegan menu! - Edit
Diego's is my go-to restaurant when I'm in Newport because they offer a completely separate vegan menu and vegan cheese! Vegan options are numerous and include street tacos, fried tofu tacos, korean bbq tacos, verde tostadas, grilled avocado, pimentos de sal, crack fries, mushroom and cauliflower quesadillas, grilled corn quesadillas, cali burrito, and enchiladas. Vegan appetizers include guacamole, vegan nachos, and salsa 4 ways. I've tried all three of the tacos as well as the guacamole and I was very happy with all of them. I highly recommend Diego's if you don't feel like having to customize your order or ask a bunch of questions.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Vegan cheese, Convenient location
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