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Take-out
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. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-9:30pm, Sat 9:00am-9:30pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.
54 Reviews
First Review by aliciamariesilvia
Cooperson2
Points +25
Great vegan menu - Edit
You’ve got to love a restaurant that offers a full vegan menu along side their regular offerings, also, a GF menu. The food is quite a good take on Mexican. For those who are into plant-based vegan meat and cheeses, Diego’s has both, and they’re good. The vegan nachos were a fun offering we don’t often take. The only possible drawback was the music playing initially too loudly; they consider themselves a “punk” restaurant, thus music we found both not enjoyable and too loud. They did reduce the volume for us, however, which made this casual dining experience tolerable and enjoyable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-11
Pros: The vegan food, Staff was great, Fun, casual atmosphere
Cons: Punk music, Loud music (turned down for us)
Guest
apells
Points +290
Separate vegan menu!! - Edit
Got takeout! Loved that there was a separate vegan menu with lots of choices. Overall good option, the food was a bit cold by the time we started to eat but we got takeout. It was fine overall, I’d go again in person instead I think. Salsa was super fresh and so good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-15
Pros: Separate vegan menu , Lots of options
Guest
meggyleeeb
Points +573
Separate vegan menu with lots of options - Edit
The tofu burrito is so good- the tofu is grilled and seasoned. Delicious and filling!! Friendly staff, great drinks.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-17
Guest
super_marisa
Points +1190
Vegan nachos were delicious - Edit
I was so happy to see a separate vegan menu. I ordered the nachos with vegan sausage. The portion was huge! I ate a lot & took a lot to-go. The nachos were tasty and the staff was friendly.
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averyylorio
Points +516
Great variety of vegan options - Edit
I ate brunch here and got the vegan breakfast burrito: so good! Would love to come back for lunch too.
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ThurmanMunson
Points +50
Side Vegan Menu - Edit
Strong selection of vegan choices, with quality and fresh ingredients. Some blandness in the taste, suggest some side spice (hot sauce or jalapeños) to zhuzh it up.
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Dodgergirl
Points +59
Not great food - Edit
I had the arugula and street corn salad with vegan sausage. The sausage was the only flavorful ingredient and it needed some salsa to flavor it up. My partner had the enchilada plate which was ok. Coming from Los Angeles, I did not consider this great Mexican food, although We did appreciate the all vegan menu.
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Friendly service , Water views upstairs
Cons: Difficult to park, Mediocre food
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chaisushi
Points +1370
Love a vegan menu - Edit
Diego’s is a great spot for vegans in Newport. I highly suggest making a reso as it can get quite busy, especially on weekends. I had the vegan guac and crispy tofu tacos. The corn taco shells were unreal. Also had the mango tango mocktail. They are very accommodating to vegan and gf friends, they have separate menus for each with good meals. Will definitely go back when back in Newport!
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nicpag
Points +136
Separate vegan menu - Edit
They have a separate vegan menu with many options. We had the loaded vegan nachos and I had the street tacos while my husband had the burrito. The portions were large and everything was delicious.
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770veg
Points +4106
Tasty - Edit
Went here out of a friends recommendation. It was a delight. The ambiance on the wharf is great and there is inside and outside seating. They had a separate vegan menu that had so many options. We had the nachos with added beans, enchiladas and tofu tacos. All very tasty. Our almost 2 year old loved it as well.
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McMallory
Points +2891
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
Guest
Dr.serena
Points +261
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
Guest
Chirry
Points +502
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 +42
Vegan menu - Edit
Loved the separate vegan menu- delicious and creative tacos
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firelevacc
Points +25
Great food - Edit
Full vegan menu. Vegan nachos rule.
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Lauren23
Points +165
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
Guest
ColinM
Points +2329
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!)
Guest
Jazzman221
Points +315
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.
Guest
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 +20
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 +556
Great vegan selection - Edit
Love the separate menu- and especially liked their tacos with broccoli 😄
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devonwithano
Points +8567
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
Guest
veganjay
Points +317
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 +2198
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.
Guest
Kendall.Larkin
Points +192
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
Guest
ibid
Points +160
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
Guest
natalia11691
Points +560
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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