3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-3200
www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/diego-mexican-restaurant
Type of food: Traditional Mexican Cuisine
Location: On Studio Walk across from Grand Garden Arena at the MGM Grand
Hours of operation: Dinner: - Sunday - Friday 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Bar: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Vida Latin Late Nights:
Friday & Saturday, 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Unique selling proposition: Traditional recipes hand-picked from the Mexican countryside create the foundation for Diego’s bold menu. Then he makes them completely his own. Using honest ingredients and modern techniques, he enlivens authentic Mexican dishes with new twists to create new favorites like carne asada or cochinita pibil. Table-side guacamole, 120 labels of 100% agave tequilas, and handmade tortillas are just a few of the specialties available. Nightclub available on weekends with complete cocktail, bottle service. Meals can be served in individual plating or family style. Parties can be of any size including large groups for buyouts.
Year opened: 2004
Number of tables: 81 tables to seat approximately 280
House specialties: Pollo con Mole, Carne Asada, Cochinita Pibil
Décor: Modern contemporary style with bold bright colors accentuated with water features, traditional Mexican mirrors, open environment, lively music and exciting lighting
Wine list: 55 Label wine list in addition to several types of margaritas (frozen and on rocks). 120 labels of tequilas - all 100% agave
Average price, bottle of wine: $35.00
Average price, bottle of best wines: $60.00
Awards: 2006 Highest Rated Mexican Restaurant Zagat Las Vegas, 2009 Michelin Guide Recommended Restaurant, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 AAA Three Diamond Award Rated, 2006 Best Mexican Restaurant NEVADA Magazine
Main dining room / regular menu service available to groups? Yes
Maximum group size for main dining room / regular menu service: 12
Average price per person / dinner / regular menu: $30.00
Number of private dining rooms: 3
Largest private dining room: 40 to 80 attendees
Smallest private dining rooms: 10 to 40 attendees
Outdoor dining venue? Yes
Details: Patio seating - view into Studio Walk
Buy-out’s available? Yes
Advance notification required: At least 30 days in advance
Average catering cost, per person, a la carte menu: $28.00 to $46.00
In-house audio-visual capabilities? Yes
In-house entertainment capabilities/services? Yes
Details: With advance notice, any kind of entertainment can be offered based on availability
Group Catering / Sales Manager: Tara Newman
Direct phone line: (702) 891-3341
E-mail: tnewman@lv.mgmgrand.com