Diego Pops

I enjoyed this trendy spot! It’s very cute with all the colorful decorations and has a beautiful shaded patio with misters to keep cool. The green chili chicken tacos were AMAZING! My girlfriend and I also ordered the street corn caso, which was also delicious! I recommend the watermelon snow cone margarita, you won’t be disappointed!

We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and grabbed a seat at the outdoor bar. It wasn’t a crazy hot day and with the fan they had going outside, it was very pleasant. Turned out Sunday is all day Happy Hour. Woohoo! Had some house margs, street corn queso, and the brussel sprout nachos (after the bartender said they were the best nachos he’s ever had). OMG… they were soooo good! Incredibly rich, but so good. Great food, great service. Can’t ask for more than that. We’ll definitely be back.

Favorite place in all of Phoenix/​Scottsdale! Dare to order the brussel sprouts nachos — insane combo with a fried egg on top! Creative food and great service. Love it!

I have been here many times but this was my first time sitting at the bar. Service at the bar was awesome there were three bartenders asking if we needed anything which was awesome. LOVE the margaritas. Especially the one in the coconut shell. Diego pops is a must try!

I was torn between and three and a four here. There is a lot of possibility to be a five and the ideas and execution are so close. They’ve been around for a bit and most of my inner circle come here every now and then. This was my first visit and prob not my last. I can say with a little focus on the small details in sure people would come back more often.
Positives:
They have one of the best menus for a Latin inspired menu, both drink and food. There are abundant options for vegetarians and the omnivores.
Mexican Mule: perfectly balanced and jam packed with flavor.
Watermelon Mint Marg: I thought the lime was a bit strong but a very refreshing summer cocktail.
***Brussels Sprout Nachos: this is such a winning dish. Everything about this dish is gold. It needed a tad bit of self seasoning as only the chips had salt, but once we set it up we were all about it. Must Try!***
Sonoran Hot Dog: the brioche bun makes this dish. I could passed on the bacon as always because I can really stand bacon. But the hot dog was perfectly cooked and had such good flavor with the cheese and beans and everything!
Negatives:
Watermelon lime sno-​cone: a couple steps annoyed me about this guy. They advertise it on their marquee. It actually drew me in and got me so fired up. It was the first thing I ordered when I sat down. It took a bit of time to make it because they hadn’t shaved any ice, prob because they were slow and didn’t want to have it melt yada yada. Then once it came it was kinda lame. Hard to drink/​eat and stained my face red lol. I also hated he paper straw as it would get clogged with watermelon. It’s cute but needs more fine tuning for execution.
Ambiance: many old town restaurants bank on location for success and let their eyes drop from the details. Tvs off while being open, tile floors that haven’t been power washed in way too long. The floors are not originally black. And walls that are originally white just covered in scuffs and wear and tear. Look at website pics it’s beautiful. If they put a tad bit of cleaning into the patio details this place will remain a gem.

Diego Pops is the cutest place ever. Food was amazing. Drinks were good EXCEPT for the Michelada. It was too tart.
I ordered the Brussels Sprouts Nachos which were fantastic! Brussels sprouts made to perfection. The egg was a lovely addition as well. I then had the California burrito which was very tasty. The sweet corn came through to my surprise and liking. The French fries in the burrito were fun as well. Probably not necessary but fun.
For drinks I got the Guava Coconut. It wasn’t out of this world but tasty for sure. Though it was overpriced.
Going back to the Michelada. It’s a spicy tomato juice and dos Equis drink (with other ingredients). It was BAD. They should really remove this item off the menu. The drink was sour and tasted of liquid vomit.

Stopped in for my first time last night. Wanted to be in and out as I was on a dinner break from work. The place was busy at 845pm but not full. Stood at the host stand for 5 min and nobody even said a word to me. Finally a spot opened at the bar so I grabbed it. Took another 5 min for the bartender to greet me and take my drink order. I ordered iced green tea to drink and it was delicious and SO refreshing. I decided to order a few happy hour items to try. I got the braised green chili Quesadilla (Tasted AMMMAAAAZZIIINGG), Chips and Salsa (Both yummy), and the Fish Taco (yummy). However the food took 40 min to arrive!!! The server had poor communication, then The server tried to say it was the Quesadilla holding up everything and said they can only cook 3 at a time. Not a good excuse. Another bartender helped me towards the end, she was more helpful and better personality. Hoping the service is better next time, I will be back to try tacos and that delicious Quesadilla!
They have Happy Hour all day on Sundays and Monday is Taco Monday.

This is one of my fave spots in Scottsdale. The food is easily as good as Mex food in San Diego. The brussel sprout nachos are def something diff to try!
One of the best things about the place is the vibe at the outdoor (shaded) bar. A killer spot to throw back some micheladas and margaritas in the afternoon or pregame before hitting the clubs. Great drinks and staff!
A great late night spot too, open till midnight.

We came in for happy hour today (3−6pm) and appetizers were half off.
We ordered the Brussels sprouts nachos with steak and street corn queso and both were so good.
What I liked most about here is that they have a rack of different sauces and it’s amazing — I mixed the garlic beet crema, salsa verse and Serrano ranch and eat it with my chips or with my tacos!
Love the vibe, the way it’s decorated — just everything about it makes me feel like I’m in Miami by the beach!

I FINALLY made it here for lunch with the fam! I loved the laid back, colorful, and breezy atmosphere. It is a great place to come with groups.
To start, we ordered the much anticipated brussels sprout nachos. I’ve been seeing photos of them for days and was dying to try them. They definitely lived up to their hype and were DELICIOUS. I loved the garlic beet crema and of course the egg on top! The brussels had a great roasted flavor as well. We also ordered their guacamole which was fantastic, along with their homemade salsa (but watch out, garlic breath)!
For my entrée, I had the kale caesar salad with their green chile chicken on top and it was super filling + delish. The avocado was a great addition. My family members got tacos for their entrees and I must say, the 3 broken chips that came on the side were a little lame! My suggestion would be to give more chips or maybe a more appealing side all together since chips are complimentary at the start anyway. Everyone at the table commented on this!
All in all, I really liked the vibe and eats so i’m sure we’ll be back again with friends! I didn’t try their margaritas since I was there for lunch but will most definitely try one another time! They looked pretty!

I was not disappointed with my first dining experience in AZ.
There is outdoor and indoor dining, and bars, available. There is a nice fireplace outdoors with seating around it as well. It was a little chilly when we were here, but they had heat lamps available. They did offer to move them closer to us, but someone had already beat us to the request.
My friend brought me to Diego Pops for tacos, but we started with the fabuloso brussel sprout nachos. I was so mesmerized that I forgot to snap a quick photo! I appreciated that the menu indicated the customer favorites, as well as the award winning items. I had endulged so much of the nachos that I ordered just one taco, the chili verde chicken. I was quite pleased with my order. The blend of flavors was exciting and I would absolutely go back for more.
They do have an array of fun mixed drinks. We ordered something that came in a large coconut. I would say it wasn’t worth the $ 13, however. (There is a full bar available.)
I would put Diego Pops on your ‘to do’ list.

Is there any Mexican food in Scottsdale that isn’t out of this world? that’s what I was asking myself after lunching at Diego Pops, one of numerous impressive eateries I visited while on a work trip.
(I should preface my review of the food itself with a disclaimer of sorts: This isn’t truly authentic Mexican food. In fact, I’ve found very, very few places north of the border that could qualify as such. Diego Pops definitely appeals to a more touristy demographic and the local college scene.) However, that makes them no less delicious. The braised green chili chicken taco includes an incredibly flavorful mixture of crema, cotija and house slaw. I highly recommend getting it on the crispy tortilla for that perfect combination of taste and texture. The grilled shrimp was equally tasty, served atop corn salsa, red onion, queso oaxaca and salsa verde.
I could see this place becoming sort of a madhouse at peak hours, but thankfully we ate a late lunch and avoided any real rush. The outdoor patio, with big tables and a slatted overhang to keep you semi-​protected from the sun, is a great place to eat and drink. If I could suggest changing anything, it would be to recommend just a plain iced tea to serve. I don’t need the fancy stuff.

It’s a good thing Diego Pops isn’t in my hometown. If it was, I’d be there every day stuffing my face with tacos and margaritas, and I’d be 20 pounds heavier.
I came here for lunch on a recent business trip to Scottsdale. It came highly recommended by locals and Unilocalers alike. After sitting down in their sunny, inviting patio, I could immediately see why. This place looks like an all-​day fiesta. Hoppin’ bar; friendly servers; cold beers; fresh guacamole; young, attractive patrons. Who could ask for anything more?!
Our table feasted on their famous Brussels Sprouts nachos; Street Corn Queso; and guacamole and chips. For our entrée, you can choose from a variety of tacos featuring fresh ingredients and meat/​chicken/​fish hot off the grill. This place ain’t no Taco Bell. It’s the real deal. I wound up ordering the Braised Green Chili Chicken Taco which comes with crema, cotija, house slaw on a crispy corn tortilla. I could’ve eaten 10 of them!
BTW, if you check in on Unilocal you can take advantage of a $ 5 taco/​beer special.
If you’re in the Scottsdale area, I’d highly recommend this spot for an outdoor lunch or happy hour!

I enjoyed the atmosphere at Diego Pops more than I enjoyed my lackluster corn & avocado salad for lunch. But that sunny, vacation-​like ambiance truly did make up for everything. It’s like a hipster beach hut in the middle of Scottsdale — so chill and festive with neon colors and desert plants. I wish this were my backyard.
So, now that you know how cool the vibe is, be careful with your food order. Salads over-​promised and under-​delivered. But the tacos looked solid, and the ice tea options were exotic. Those «famous» brussel sprout nachos though? Also false advertisement. They were basically normal nachos with a few brussel sprout leaves sprinkled on top. Not very exciting.
They do have a sweet Unilocal check-​in offer: $ 5 for a taco & a beer. And service was fabulous, fast & friendly. Order wisely and you’ll have a lovely time at Diego Pops.

Great Sunday Funday! Happy hour all day. Half off all appetizers as well as drink specials. Food was very good! Awesome red sangria, chips were crispy, guacamole was seasoned well, coconut ceviche was refreshing, etc etc. I will be back here for sure! Delish!

First time here! Since it is Sunday the appetizers are all 50% off. We ordered: guacamole, wings, ceviche, street corn queso and the brussels sprout nachos. — All delish! Wow!
As Arnold said — I’ll be back!

When it comes to Mexican food I can be somewhat of a brat after having spent 10 years in the desert, close to the border. It’s hard when you walk into Mexican restaurants in Old Town Scottsdale because immediately you think you’re going to get some «touristy» food and experience. Let’s just say I was somewhat surprised when Diego Pops exceeded my expectations.
The actual «space“of the place is amazing. A huge patio with plenty of Arizona sun, and a bar stocked full of great tequila. Well done. Our server was a super nice guy (probably an ASU student), and gave us great recommendations on the tacos. I ended up ordering the braised chicken, steak and pork (one of each) and I was very impressed. The best part… the tortilla. It was a flour tortilla done proper, so big ups.
The check in offer was a taco and a beer for $ 5, so I naturally ordered that and tacked on the other two tacos. What a great deal, so don’t skip on the check in. The others I dined with that day said the salad was a little bland but, fine none the less. Moral of the story, get the tacos.

What a great spot for lunch or dinner. If you can snag a table or bar seat on their delightful patio, you’d be an idiot not to!
Let’s chat about their homemade sauces and hot sauces. Great variety and great flavor. Let’s chat about their spicy guacamole and freshly fried tortilla chips. Each bite had a little kick to it making it totally unboring.
However, my caesar salad was boring, not gonna lie. The grilled shrimps were tasty, but overall the salad was huge in size, but not on flavor. I definitely added a ton of hot sauce and the garlic crema to add a bit of a kick.
My friend’s tacos were touted as big, but they ended up not being huge. She’s also a veggie and probably ordered wrong. And when I say probably, I mean she did. I’d also suggest ordering the flour vs corn tortillas as they looked absolutely authentically, hand made.
The brussels nachos were delicious but not what one expects. Their nachos are just your regular nachos with some brussels involved, not brussels sprouts covered in nacho cheese and the works, which is what I really wanted and so does everyone else in the entire world.
Service was wonderful. The cocktails looked wonderful. All in all, a huge win.

{**Hey There**}
I met up with my hubs and another couple here on a random Sunday afternoon… around 3 or 4. Considering this place is off of a busy road I was surprised it wasn’t busier!
We decided to sit at the bar (the best seat in the house) and our bartender was quick to greet us. She was extremely personable with us and the other bar patrons and you could tell the staff had a good rapport with each other. Lots of smiles, laughs, banter and productive all at the same time. **kudos guys**
Alright, so I ordered the guava coconut cocktail and wow. Wow wow wow. It’s all things coconut and fresh and scrumptious and refreshing all at the same time! My party were lame and two of them ordered Coronas the entire time but again the waitress was spot on and kept them coming.
We shared an order of guacamole and salsa and all I can say is **Y U M** the food that they kept bringing out for everyone else smelled delicious AND looked amazing.
I can say that I will be back to try more of the liquid menu but also the food. Updates to be expected in the future.
*cheers*

Stephen was one of the best waiters I’ve ever had. He dealt with such a large group so perfectly. He had great recommendations too! No one was ever without a drink. Best service ever.
Now on to the food… so delicious! The house salad is a little sweet but they have an array of salsas to spice anything up! The beet crema salsa is out of this world good. The salmon was perfectly cooked and seasoned.
I’m so happy I’ve found this place, it is one of the rare Mexican food joints that can be extremely healthy and is really conscious of different dietary restrictions.
We both had two drinks each, appetizers, and entrees for about $ 50. That’s a steal on date night in old town if you ask me!
Not to mention the mango habanero margarita is one of THE BEST MARGARITAS IVE EVER HAD!!! I will 100% come back just for this. You know how most spicy margs are a little earthy? This wasn’t like that at all! The chili rim had me licking my glass (no shame).
Props to the décor as well!