Diego's Cantina
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(314) 553-9906Delivery
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Tapas / Small Plates
- Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(314) 553-9906
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Owned/operated by
Women
- Private party facilities
We can provide an event space with family style service for up to 20 guests in our garden dining room. Please contact Natasha at 314.553.9906 during normal business hours.
- Neighborhood
University City
- Cross street
Delmar
- Parking details
Street Parking
- Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Our menu is comprised mostly of small plates. We recommend starting off with 2-4 items and then continuing from there. Our chips are fried in non-gmo, rice bran oil. We only use preservative-free corn tortillas
Botanas
Chips & Salsa$4.00
first one's on us
Guacamole$7.00
served with vegetables
Queso Blanco$8.00
creamy white cheese & chiles, house chips
Shrimp Cocktail
jumbo shrimp, cucumbers, avocado, pineapple, serraño, cilantro, onion
- (5)$14.00
Queso Flameado$13.00
house blend, roasted chiles, tortillas, on fire
Sheet Pan Nachos$15.00
loaded with cheese, salsa, crema, tomato, cilantro, radish
Queso Chicharrones$11.00
crispy rolled cheese with roasted chiles
Shrimp Skewer$12.00
5 shrimp, house rice
Salads & Sides
House Salad$9.00
romaine, tomato, radish, cucumber, charred corn, avocado, poblano, cotija, cumin-lime dressing
Escabeche$3.00
pickled vegetables, perfect alone or as an accompaniment to your meal
Esquites$4.00
creamy charred corn, poblano, onion, cilantro, tomato, cotija
Pinto Beans$3.00
House Rice$3.00
Tacos & Tostadas
Diego's Carnitas$5.00
seasoned chicken, onion, cilantro, cotija, lime
Grilled Fish$6.00
barramundi, onion, cilantro, tomato, lime, smoked crema
Costra de Chiles Asados$6.00
roasted chilis, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, salsa roja in crispy cheese
Pollo Guisado$5.00
braised chicken, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, lime
Shrimp$6.00
seasoned shrimp, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, lime
Costra de Pollo$6.00
pickled onion, avocado, cilantro in crispy cheese
Shrimp Tostada$10.00
avocado mash, radish, pickled onion, tomato, crema
Vegan Tostada$8.00
avocado mash, cabbage, tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeño crema
Desserts
Diego's Grilled Banana$7.00
strawberry, caramel, cinnamon, cayenne
Ice Cream & Marranito$6.00
vanilla ice cream, ginger spiced cookie
Drinks
Mexican Coke$3.00
Jarritos Tamarind$3.00
House Cocktails
Viva Los Verde$11.00
herbaceous and savory; El Buho mezcal, lime, rosemary, basil, agave, himalayan salt
Right Hook Fizz$10.00
farm fresh; Crown, black & blue berries, mint, lemon, foam, berry shrub, orange flower water
Tequila Tonic$10.00
refreshing and light; House-made tonic, Espolon blanco, seasonal fruit and herbs
Classic Cocktails
El Burro$10.00
tequila mule, ginger syrup, lime, soda
Paloma$10.00
Espolon blanco, grapefruit, lime, soda
Daiquiri$10.00
overproof rum, agave, lime
Margaritas
House Margarita$9.00
Espolon blanco, lime, orange, agave
Mezcal Margarita$11.00
Montelobos mezcal, lime, orange, agave
Frida's Margarita
Espolon blanco, hibiscus, lime, orange, agave
Featured Flight
taste the difference of time
Espolon Blanco | Espolon Reposado | Espolon Añejo$30.00
What 279 people are saying
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- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.5Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from Diego's Cantina using the Order Online button. Diego's Cantina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 553-9906.
Diego's Cantina is rated 4.7 stars by 279 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(314) 553-9906Delivery
- Order online
630 North & South Road University City, MO 63130
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street
Delmar
- Neighborhood
University City
- Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Tapas / Small Plates
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Street Parking
- Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Owned/operated by
Women
- Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(314) 553-9906
- Private party facilities
We can provide an event space with family style service for up to 20 guests in our garden dining room. Please contact Natasha at 314.553.9906 during normal business hours.