Fantastic experience at Diego. We went for Brunch, and the ambiance is really nice during the day. We were able to sit in their enclosed and heated patio, where the garage doors open into a unique and eclectic space playing fun music. The food is mouth-watering; the breakfast tacos have soft eggs that melt in your mouth, and the carne asada burrito has fries inside that give it a delicious crunch. Both dishes were also full of flavor. The chips and salsa were freshly made and crisp, while the drink menu is versatile and authentic. The staff is extremely welcoming; the owner/manager conversed with many of the customers, making Diego an extremely friendly atmosphere. They are dog-friendly, posting pictures and videos of canine guests on their social media page, while also taking Polaroid photos of the dogs to hang on the wall. 10/10 would return and recommend!
Natalie M.
AMAZING! vibes are right, food is great, service is wonderful. Prices seem high but worth it. Hands down one of my favorite ceviches in the city. It's fresh and tangy and had the perfect crunch. One of my favorite items we got. You can't go wrong with the tostadas. We got the tuna tartare which was my BFs favorite and the the shrimp Mac tostada which was my favorite. The shrimp and mac was rich, creamy, filling, it almost gives you a seafoody Mac salad vibe. The tuna tartare was great. I feel like because I had the shrimp and Mac one first it took away from the tartares lighter flavor. It was still great. The fish is really fresh and elegant. It just didn't have as much flavor as the other one. We also tried the Diego burrito which honesty is the best hangover cure. The waitress said shrimp was her favorite version but we went with steak cause all our appetizers were seafood heavy. And oh my god I'm so glad we did steak. First they put an ample amount of meet in there. They cut the meat in small cubes and each of these cubes are packed with the juciest flavor burst. The craziest part about the burrito was although the meat is so juicy they managed to keep the fries inside perfectly crispy and plump. After all this food me and my bf were pretty full but we accidentally over ordered and had to take the burger to go. The burger wasn't my cup of tea but we also didn't eat it till hours after so I feel like I can't judge.
Thomas Kunkle
Such good food and creative drinks with the most attentive , helpful staff we have encountered in Chicago in a long time.Tuna tostada and burger are must haves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslee Urhahn
The atmosphere was fun and energetic. We were a large table seated on an enclosed heated patio that was extremely comfortable. The drinks and food were amazing and the service was fast and personable. You know they are focused on customer service and teamwork when the chef helps run the food out to the table. Thanks Chef Stephen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tostada, Side Salsa Verde, Diego Burrito, Taco Gobenador
Edgar Franco
Excellent drinks good food friendly staff!!Great vibes music!! Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nadia Ryan
WAITED 3.5 HOURS AND NEVER GOT A TABLE!!!!!I don’t normally leave bad reviews but my experience was so negativeI needed to share. My friends and I put our names down for a party of 4 and were told it would be a 2.5 hour wait. During that time we tried to add 2 more to the reservation and told the hostess we are all girls we dont mind squeezing in a 4 top. When our “table” was ready they pointed at the BAR at 3 open seats and said that is where they would be seating us. They anticipated 2 other women at the bar to get up soon. Low and behold they did not. I complained to the hostess that we weren’t even given our original number of seats which was for 4 people. She was apathetic to say the least and said it would be an additional hour and 45 minutes to seat us at a table. This is after waiting for 2.5 hours already!!!! We took the 3 seats at the bar and waited while we had drinks but the hostess never followed up even though she knew we were waiting for her to find us a table. The hostess clearly didnt know what she was doing. There were empty tables everywhere. To top it off the bartender had a terrible attitude too. They added a 20% gratuity that they did not deserve. We didn’t even get to eat we were so upset. 3.5 HOURS of waiting and we left with empty stomachs. HORRIBLE service. Will not be returning!!!!!!!
Service: 1
Ruben Ruiz
The outside patio during the winter bad idea it’s so
Carla our server is fantastic! I brought my teenage daughter & friend for brunch & they loved it! Thank you Diego! ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Arbol Salsa, Diego Burrito
Rachael M.
Have been here several times. The food is so delicious. You really can't go wrong. My favorite are the nortena tacos. The inside has such a chill vibe too.
Incredible food and hospitality. A new neighborhood gem. Also a great value. I’m a huge fan of the rotating chef collabs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sydney C.
lovely staff and lovely vibe, but food was mid (esp. for the price) BUT the slushy drink is soooo good
Sun Kawazoe
Went for the first time for brunch on a Saturday. Casual atmosphere with wonderful food. Had the chips + salsa trio, brunch burrito, and flan. Loved them all, especially the salsas. I put them on everything. It was moderately busy, but we were still frequently checked upon by either our waitress or one of the chefs, which my friends and I appreciated! Will be returning to try out the rest of the menu~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan
Jorge J
Outstanding! You can tell they use top quality ingredients and very fresh seafood. Cool ambiance and friendly staff.
I love both tuna preparations, and I love the ceviche. I absolutely recommend this restaurant to family and friends will say it's a Chicago "must try". I can't wait to go back!
Fantastic experience at Diego. We went for Brunch, and the ambiance is really nice during the day. We were able to sit in their enclosed and heated patio, where the garage doors open into a unique and eclectic space playing fun music. The food is mouth-watering; the breakfast tacos have soft eggs that melt in your mouth, and the carne asada burrito has fries inside that give it a delicious crunch. Both dishes were also full of flavor. The chips and salsa were freshly made and crisp, while the drink menu is versatile and authentic. The staff is extremely welcoming; the owner/manager conversed with many of the customers, making Diego an extremely friendly atmosphere. They are dog-friendly, posting pictures and videos of canine guests on their social media page, while also taking Polaroid photos of the dogs to hang on the wall. 10/10 would return and recommend!
AMAZING! vibes are right, food is great, service is wonderful. Prices seem high but worth it. Hands down one of my favorite ceviches in the city. It's fresh and tangy and had the perfect crunch. One of my favorite items we got. You can't go wrong with the tostadas. We got the tuna tartare which was my BFs favorite and the the shrimp Mac tostada which was my favorite. The shrimp and mac was rich, creamy, filling, it almost gives you a seafoody Mac salad vibe. The tuna tartare was great. I feel like because I had the shrimp and Mac one first it took away from the tartares lighter flavor. It was still great. The fish is really fresh and elegant. It just didn't have as much flavor as the other one. We also tried the Diego burrito which honesty is the best hangover cure. The waitress said shrimp was her favorite version but we went with steak cause all our appetizers were seafood heavy. And oh my god I'm so glad we did steak. First they put an ample amount of meet in there. They cut the meat in small cubes and each of these cubes are packed with the juciest flavor burst. The craziest part about the burrito was although the meat is so juicy they managed to keep the fries inside perfectly crispy and plump. After all this food me and my bf were pretty full but we accidentally over ordered and had to take the burger to go. The burger wasn't my cup of tea but we also didn't eat it till hours after so I feel like I can't judge.
Such good food and creative drinks with the most attentive , helpful staff we have encountered in Chicago in a long time.Tuna tostada and burger are must haves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere was fun and energetic. We were a large table seated on an enclosed heated patio that was extremely comfortable. The drinks and food were amazing and the service was fast and personable. You know they are focused on customer service and teamwork when the chef helps run the food out to the table. Thanks Chef Stephen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tostada, Side Salsa Verde, Diego Burrito, Taco Gobenador
Excellent drinks good food friendly staff!!Great vibes music!! Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
WAITED 3.5 HOURS AND NEVER GOT A TABLE!!!!!I don’t normally leave bad reviews but my experience was so negativeI needed to share. My friends and I put our names down for a party of 4 and were told it would be a 2.5 hour wait. During that time we tried to add 2 more to the reservation and told the hostess we are all girls we dont mind squeezing in a 4 top. When our “table” was ready they pointed at the BAR at 3 open seats and said that is where they would be seating us. They anticipated 2 other women at the bar to get up soon. Low and behold they did not. I complained to the hostess that we weren’t even given our original number of seats which was for 4 people. She was apathetic to say the least and said it would be an additional hour and 45 minutes to seat us at a table. This is after waiting for 2.5 hours already!!!! We took the 3 seats at the bar and waited while we had drinks but the hostess never followed up even though she knew we were waiting for her to find us a table. The hostess clearly didnt know what she was doing. There were empty tables everywhere. To top it off the bartender had a terrible attitude too. They added a 20% gratuity that they did not deserve. We didn’t even get to eat we were so upset. 3.5 HOURS of waiting and we left with empty stomachs. HORRIBLE service. Will not be returning!!!!!!!
Service: 1
The outside patio during the winter bad idea it’s so
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche, Tuna Tostada, Steak Burrito
Burger was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carla our server is fantastic! I brought my teenage daughter & friend for brunch & they loved it! Thank you Diego! ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Arbol Salsa, Diego Burrito
Have been here several times. The food is so delicious. You really can't go wrong. My favorite are the nortena tacos. The inside has such a chill vibe too.
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Incredible food and hospitality. A new neighborhood gem. Also a great value. I’m a huge fan of the rotating chef collabs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
lovely staff and lovely vibe, but food was mid (esp. for the price) BUT the slushy drink is soooo good
Went for the first time for brunch on a Saturday. Casual atmosphere with wonderful food. Had the chips + salsa trio, brunch burrito, and flan. Loved them all, especially the salsas. I put them on everything. It was moderately busy, but we were still frequently checked upon by either our waitress or one of the chefs, which my friends and I appreciated! Will be returning to try out the rest of the menu~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan
Outstanding! You can tell they use top quality ingredients and very fresh seafood. Cool ambiance and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles, Ceviche, Tuna Tostada, Taco Gobenador
I love both tuna preparations, and I love the ceviche. I absolutely recommend this restaurant to family and friends will say it's a Chicago "must try". I can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche, Tuna Tostada, Taco Gobenador, Mixta Tostada