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Restaurant in Gallup, New Mexico
What should I order at Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge?
What to order
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Sopapillas
Mentioned multiple times as a standout dessert: described as amazing, true-to-life, soft and fluffy, and especially good with honey.
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Fajitas
Recommended several times for being excellent and among the best dishes at the restaurant, with one review calling them the best fajitas ever.
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Combination Plate #1
Praised for a perfect mix of taco, tostada, tamale, and rice, all described as delicious and well-prepared with standout Hatch green chile.
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Combination Plate #2
Called out for its excellent tamale and enchilada sauces, making it a favorite combo meal.
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Stuffed Sopapilla
Specifically praised as very good and satisfying, with a large portion and strong positive feedback from diners.
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Chips And Salsa
Repeatedly noted as flavorful, complimentary, and a great start to the meal.
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Green Chile
Frequently highlighted as phenomenal, amazing, and a major reason the food stood out, especially on combo plates and other dishes.
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Sheepherder Platter
Described as worth waiting for and part of a strongly favorable meal experience.
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Indian Taco
Requested specifically and praised as delicious after the restaurant made it even though it was not on the menu.
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Shredded Beef Tacos
Called out for having the best shredded beef one reviewer had in years, making them a clear favorite.
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Chicken Enchiladas Christmas Style
Recommended for being delicious, with the Christmas-style chile adding to the appeal.
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Breakfast Burrito
Praised as amazingly good, stuffed full of eggs, cheese, sausage, and potatoes, then smothered in green chile.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge
Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge is a Mexican restaurant, bar, and family restaurant in Gallup, New Mexico. Reviewers consistently praise the green chile, enchiladas, stuffed sopapillas, and combination plates, along with fast service and generous portions. It is described as casual, cozy, historic, and often busy, with seating that still moves quickly. The menu and service options cover breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, and the price range is about $10 to $20.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge known for?
It is especially known for New Mexico-style dishes like enchiladas, green chile, stuffed sopapillas, and combination plates. Reviewers repeatedly mention the green chile as a standout, along with huge portions and quick service even when the dining room is busy.
What dishes are most recommended at Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge?
The most recommended items include enchiladas, stuffed sopapillas, chili rellenos, chicken chimi, and the #1 combination plate. Reviewers also call out the green chile stew, fajitas, tamales, and sopapillas with honey as especially good choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, historic, and lively without being loud, with a large dining room that still feels comfortable for conversation. It suits families, groups, tourists, and solo diners, and several reviews mention friendly service and immediate seating.
Is Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge good value?
Yes, reviewers describe the pricing as very reasonable or fair, and the listed price range is $10 to $20. The value is helped by large portions, with multiple reviews saying meals were big enough to take half home for another meal.
How fast is the service at Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge?
Service is often described as fast, with quick seating and orders coming out surprisingly quickly even during busy periods. Reviewers also note that the staff greets guests right away and keeps the experience moving well for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Is parking available at Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge kid-friendly?
Yes, Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge is good for kids.
