I have been coming to this restaurant for about 7 years and have never been disappointed. The food is fresh and delicious no matter which dish I get. The margaritas are also very good, the best in Uptown Kingston in my opinion. Space is small so get there early or make a reservation, especially if your party is larger than 4 people. A must visit if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Box, 4 Different Gourmet Tacos, Street Corn Chowder, Beer Battered Cauliflower, Guacamole, Rice Bowl, Street Corn, Al Pastor, Salsa, Rice and Beans
Donna Boundy
The food here is just so consistently great, and affordable too. The owner is friendly and welcoming, atmosphere low key--sit at little bar or grab a table (or takeout,) ive done them all. Highly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay C.
Wow, this little Taqueria is big on flavor! We had the Rice Bowl with grilled chicken, street corn (amazing!), El Gringo tacos with rice and beans and the chips and salsa. All items were delicious, very fresh, and authentic. A must stop while in Kingston!
Really crazy delicious tacos. Super elevated fresh and a balanced flavors! Fish taco was AMAZING and I really loved the Buffalo cauliflower option too. We did wait a long time but it was worth it for sure. Love this local spot and definitely recommend for a margarita and a taco or ten!
Evan H.
Fantastic taco with amenable, gregarious hosts... I had a wonderful meal here and a great conversation with the owner
Amy King
I'd been a few years ago and recall enjoying it. This visit was mediocre at best, finished off by the owner (!) being rude to us. The place was woefully understaffed for a Saturday night, which had the owner rushing around trying to cover what the one waitress and bartender couldn't. It took a long time to get waited on, and we watched people at the door leave when he couldn't get to them in a timely fashion to seat them.The owner ended up making a grossly passive aggressive move with an empty plate I had set on the empty table beside us, picking it up and putting it back in front of me instead of taking it with him on his way back to the kitchen. He apologized when he returned, seeing our surprise and hearing us comment on it. He tried to excuse his decision to not bus our empty plates (but could clear an empty table) by explaining that he "didn't want to get the other table dirty with my plate."Overall the drinks were good, the tacos have gone down in taste and were significantly smaller than my last visit, and I feel badly for the very few staff trying to make a living at a place where they can't bus the tables, let alone get a Saturday crowd seated and waited on since more than half the tables were empty and the owner preferred to stress himself out trying to take up the slack, quite ineffectively.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Julia Casciaro
A great spot w great food, very kind and hardworking owners! I am a big lover of the fried pickled jalapeños, 10/10 would recommend any day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander D.
Awesome food. Awesome owners I suggest that you get the brussels sprouts tacos when they are available. But at least try out the three sisters.
Amy K.
I'd been a few years ago and recall enjoying it. This visit was mediocre at best, finished off by the owner (!) being rude to us. The place was woefully understaffed for a Saturday night, which had the owner rushing around trying to cover what the one waitress and bartender couldn't. It took a long time to get waited on, and we watched people at the door leave when he couldn't get to them in a timely fashion to seat them. The owner ended up making a grossly passive aggressive move with an empty plate I had set on the empty table beside us, picking it up and putting it back in front of me instead of taking it with him on his way back to the kitchen. He apologized when he returned, seeing our surprise and hearing us comment on it. He tried to excuse his decision to not bus our empty plates (but could clear an empty table) by explaining that he "didn't want to get the other table dirty with my plate." Overall the drinks were good, the tacos have gone down in taste and were significantly smaller than my last visit, and I feel badly for the very few staff trying to make a living at a place where they can't bus the tables, let alone get a Saturday crowd seated and waited on since more than half the tables were empty and the owner preferred to stress himself out trying to take up the slack, quite ineffectively.
I'd been a few years ago and recall enjoying it. This visit was mediocre at best, finished off by the owner (!) being rude to us. The place was woefully understaffed for a Saturday night, which had the owner rushing around trying to cover what the one waitress and bartender couldn't. It took a long time to get waited on, and we watched people at the door leave when he couldn't get to them in a timely fashion to seat them. The owner ended up making a grossly passive aggressive move with an empty plate I had set on the empty table beside us, picking it up and putting it back in front of me instead of taking it with him on his way back to the kitchen. He apologized when he returned, seeing our surprise and hearing us comment on it. He tried to excuse his decision to not bus our empty plates (but could clear an empty table) by explaining that he "didn't want to get the other table dirty with my plate." Overall the drinks were good, the tacos have gone down in taste and were significantly smaller than my last visit, and I feel badly for the very few staff trying to make a living at a place where they can't bus the tables, let alone get a Saturday crowd seated and waited on since more than half the tables were empty and the owner preferred to stress himself out trying to take up the slack, quite ineffectively.
Kayla Hayes
Diego’s is a wonderful place. Friendly staff, amazing food and margaritas are top notch. I love a spicy marg and they know how to do it! Food is fresh. If you’re thinking about going- do it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle R.
The staff experience and food is honestly good but it's a shame that it is so overshadowed by the owner who has a piss poor attitude. The place, despite being small, clearly does not have a handle on managing their volume and the owner cannot accept any responsibility for this. He openly mocks customers for questioning the lack of service in front of the other patrons. I'm honestly surprised they have 4 stars they do.
Wintermute now
Great tacos and margaritas! Super friendly owner and staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Kate Kelly
So so good! I love this place! So friendly and the food is sooooo good.
I have been coming to this restaurant for about 7 years and have never been disappointed. The food is fresh and delicious no matter which dish I get. The margaritas are also very good, the best in Uptown Kingston in my opinion. Space is small so get there early or make a reservation, especially if your party is larger than 4 people. A must visit if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Box, 4 Different Gourmet Tacos, Street Corn Chowder, Beer Battered Cauliflower, Guacamole, Rice Bowl, Street Corn, Al Pastor, Salsa, Rice and Beans
The food here is just so consistently great, and affordable too. The owner is friendly and welcoming, atmosphere low key--sit at little bar or grab a table (or takeout,) ive done them all. Highly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, this little Taqueria is big on flavor! We had the Rice Bowl with grilled chicken, street corn (amazing!), El Gringo tacos with rice and beans and the chips and salsa. All items were delicious, very fresh, and authentic. A must stop while in Kingston!
food amazing ! cucumber jalp margaritas amazing ! ambiance amazing ! service amazing !
Really crazy delicious tacos. Super elevated fresh and a balanced flavors! Fish taco was AMAZING and I really loved the Buffalo cauliflower option too. We did wait a long time but it was worth it for sure. Love this local spot and definitely recommend for a margarita and a taco or ten!
Fantastic taco with amenable, gregarious hosts... I had a wonderful meal here and a great conversation with the owner
I'd been a few years ago and recall enjoying it. This visit was mediocre at best, finished off by the owner (!) being rude to us. The place was woefully understaffed for a Saturday night, which had the owner rushing around trying to cover what the one waitress and bartender couldn't. It took a long time to get waited on, and we watched people at the door leave when he couldn't get to them in a timely fashion to seat them.The owner ended up making a grossly passive aggressive move with an empty plate I had set on the empty table beside us, picking it up and putting it back in front of me instead of taking it with him on his way back to the kitchen. He apologized when he returned, seeing our surprise and hearing us comment on it. He tried to excuse his decision to not bus our empty plates (but could clear an empty table) by explaining that he "didn't want to get the other table dirty with my plate."Overall the drinks were good, the tacos have gone down in taste and were significantly smaller than my last visit, and I feel badly for the very few staff trying to make a living at a place where they can't bus the tables, let alone get a Saturday crowd seated and waited on since more than half the tables were empty and the owner preferred to stress himself out trying to take up the slack, quite ineffectively.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
A great spot w great food, very kind and hardworking owners! I am a big lover of the fried pickled jalapeños, 10/10 would recommend any day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food. Awesome owners I suggest that you get the brussels sprouts tacos when they are available. But at least try out the three sisters.
I'd been a few years ago and recall enjoying it. This visit was mediocre at best, finished off by the owner (!) being rude to us. The place was woefully understaffed for a Saturday night, which had the owner rushing around trying to cover what the one waitress and bartender couldn't. It took a long time to get waited on, and we watched people at the door leave when he couldn't get to them in a timely fashion to seat them. The owner ended up making a grossly passive aggressive move with an empty plate I had set on the empty table beside us, picking it up and putting it back in front of me instead of taking it with him on his way back to the kitchen. He apologized when he returned, seeing our surprise and hearing us comment on it. He tried to excuse his decision to not bus our empty plates (but could clear an empty table) by explaining that he "didn't want to get the other table dirty with my plate." Overall the drinks were good, the tacos have gone down in taste and were significantly smaller than my last visit, and I feel badly for the very few staff trying to make a living at a place where they can't bus the tables, let alone get a Saturday crowd seated and waited on since more than half the tables were empty and the owner preferred to stress himself out trying to take up the slack, quite ineffectively.
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I'd been a few years ago and recall enjoying it. This visit was mediocre at best, finished off by the owner (!) being rude to us. The place was woefully understaffed for a Saturday night, which had the owner rushing around trying to cover what the one waitress and bartender couldn't. It took a long time to get waited on, and we watched people at the door leave when he couldn't get to them in a timely fashion to seat them. The owner ended up making a grossly passive aggressive move with an empty plate I had set on the empty table beside us, picking it up and putting it back in front of me instead of taking it with him on his way back to the kitchen. He apologized when he returned, seeing our surprise and hearing us comment on it. He tried to excuse his decision to not bus our empty plates (but could clear an empty table) by explaining that he "didn't want to get the other table dirty with my plate." Overall the drinks were good, the tacos have gone down in taste and were significantly smaller than my last visit, and I feel badly for the very few staff trying to make a living at a place where they can't bus the tables, let alone get a Saturday crowd seated and waited on since more than half the tables were empty and the owner preferred to stress himself out trying to take up the slack, quite ineffectively.
Diego’s is a wonderful place. Friendly staff, amazing food and margaritas are top notch. I love a spicy marg and they know how to do it! Food is fresh. If you’re thinking about going- do it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff experience and food is honestly good but it's a shame that it is so overshadowed by the owner who has a piss poor attitude. The place, despite being small, clearly does not have a handle on managing their volume and the owner cannot accept any responsibility for this. He openly mocks customers for questioning the lack of service in front of the other patrons. I'm honestly surprised they have 4 stars they do.
Great tacos and margaritas! Super friendly owner and staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So so good! I love this place! So friendly and the food is sooooo good.