The Diamond Café

4 (18)

$30 and under

American

7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85756

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Good for groups
Innovative
Outstanding value

The Diamond Café at Desert Diamond Tucson is the ideal spot for gamers on the go. Located just steps away from the casino floor, it’s the perfect spot to stop in and grab a meal in a comfortable, casual setting where the vibes are cool and the food is great. Or kick things up a notch with fantastic Happy Hour specials before getting back to doing what you do best – having fun!

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Additional information

Dining style
Home Style
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://ddcaz.com/tucson/dining-nightlife/diamond-cafe/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Pascual Rodriguez

Location
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85756
Area
Downtown Tucson
Cross Street
Los Reales and Nogales Hwy
Parking Details
Convenient parking with shuttle service to the front door or valet your vehicle for no charge.
Public transport
Public Transportation stops in front of the Desert Diamond Casino. Taxi service available at valet.
Entertainment
The Diamond Café is located inside the beautiful Desert Diamond Casino. After your meal enjoy exciting casino action, dance the night away at the Monsoon Night Club and then unwind at our elegant hotel.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Blackend ShrimpUS$9.99
pineapple, apples, spinach, lemon wine sauce
Avocado FriesUS$5.99
fried avocado, ranch, chili-lime aioli
Flash Fried CalamariUS$8.99
lemon, sweet thai chili sauce, remoulade dipping sauce
Shrimp CocktailUS$9.99
lemon, cucumber, cocktail sauce
Beer Battered MushroomsUS$6.99
pesto aioli, ranch
Crab CakesUS$9.99
pan seared lump crab meat, lemon, scallions, asian vinaigrette
Chicken TendersUS$6.99
rosemary marinated chicken strips, coleslaw, chili oil

Soups

Soup of the DayUS$3.99
inquire with your server
Loaded PotatoUS$3.99
cheddar cheese, bacon bits, chives, sour cream

Salads

Choice of dressing: ranch, blue cheese, sherry vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette, caesar, balsamic vinaigrette. Chicken breast or tenders $2.99; grilled beef, grilled salmon or cod $4.99

SpinachUS$7.99
spinach, tomatoes, strawberries, candied nuts, blue cheese, carrots, enoki mushrooms
SignatureUS$8.99
mixed greens, strawberries, grilled fruit, candied nuts, blue cheese, enoki mushrooms
Cafe CaesarUS$8.99
romaine, parmesan, bacon, eggs, croutons
ShanghaiUS$7.99
mixed greens, napa cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, cashew nuts, crispy noodles
HouseUS$3.99
mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, croutons

Burgers

Classic AmericanUS$9.99
fresh angus beef patty, american cheese
Surf and TurfUS$12.99
fresh angus beef patty, popcorn shrimp, cowboy onions, chili-lime aioli
Bacon Blue BurgerUS$10.99
fresh angus beef patty, bacon, blue cheese, garlic aioli
Cowboy BurgerUS$10.99
fresh angus beef patty, mushrooms, swiss cheese, caramelized onion, garlic aioli

Sandwiches

served with fries or cole slaw, excludes hot turkey

Chicken Bacon Asiago Ranch ClubUS$11.99
grilled chicken breast, bacon, asiago cheese, ranch dressing
Prime Rib MeltUS$12.99
thin sliced prime rib, toasted baguette, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, garlic aioli
Club SandwichUS$11.99
turkey, bacon, swiss and american cheese
Hot TurkeyUS$9.99
oven roasted, gravy, toasted homemade bread, smashed fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables

Entrees

served with a choice of house salad or caesar salad, add: bacon and blue cheese or blistered & sundried tomatoes $2.99; rosemary fried chicken $3.99

Louisiana Creole PastaUS$14.99
cajun grilled chicken breast, andouille sausage, pearl onion, mushroom, pappardelle pasta, creole sauce, garlic bread
Tuscan Beef PastaUS$15.99
grilled beef, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, spinach, blue cheese, balsamic glaze, pappardelle pasta, garlic bread
Chicken and Short RibsUS$19.99
rosemary marinated fried chicken, chipotle braised short ribs, smashed fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Roasted Half ChickenUS$13.99
crispy-skin on, smashed fingerling potatoes, sauteed greens and a pan sauce
Cedar Grilled SalmonUS$15.99
cedar planked, blistered and sundried tomatoes, wild rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables
New York StripUS$21.99
pesto, roasted shallots, peppercorn demi sauce, smashed fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Bacon Wrapped CodUS$17.99
lemon wine sauce, pesto, smashed fingerling potatoes, vegetables
Filet and Prawn DuetUS$25.99
petite filet mignon, bacon wrapped prawns, roasted shallots, bearnaise and demi sauce, smashed fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Filet MignonUS$24.99
filet mignon, roasted shallots, bearnaise and demi sauce, smashed fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables
House Macaroni & CheeseUS$7.99
cheese sauce, cavatappi (spiral) pasta, herbed buttered panko

Reviews

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4.0

(18)

4.0Food
4.0Service
4.1Ambience
0.3Value

Noise • Moderate

18 Reviews

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mjt520
Tucson55 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 January 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was surprisingly tasty and the price was very fair. Service was fine but could have been better - as we (all 11) were kept waiting until our reservation time, even though there were empty tables all over. Clearly they did not have our table readily set up. Orders were not up all at the same time. Our server came by to ask if it would be alright if there would be a 15 minutes lapse time for half the orders. What were we suppose to say? No?
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Heather
Tucson6 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 January 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Slow service. Longest wait I've ever had for a meal- over an hour from the time ordered to the time it arrived at our table. There were only 4 of us, mind you, not a big party. Lobster bisque was brown instead of pink. Tasted like they used a beef base for the broth. Not at all lobster bisque. Crab cakes destroyed by sitting in a puddle if vinegar. Waitress never came back for refills- had to ask other waitresses passing to refill drinks. Even for a casino diner, it was terrible. I've been to other casinos with much better food and service. I do not recommend.
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Phoenix / Arizona1 review
2.0
Dined on 24 December 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was just so-so.Party had a ribeye steak that was 1/4 inch thick and well done when ordered medium rare.,Don't see how you can cook a steak that thin to order
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Anniversary
Phoenix / Arizona34 reviews
3.0
Dined on 18 December 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not a bad place but for the price I would've expected more quality food.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 December 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, when we got it, service was a bit confused and slow! Maybe writing down the order would be better!
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MattInReno Gold
Tahoe / Reno Area50 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 November 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner with a very attentive waiter. The Diamond Cafe impresses us more and more with each visit. The good was perfectly cooked and seemed like we were eating a home cooked meal.
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Bandit124 Gold
Los Angeles64 reviews
3.0
Dined on 17 November 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The Diamond Cafe is a cafe in a casino and hotel complex. If you are gambling in the casino or staying at the hotel and just need a quick bite to eat, the Diamond Cafe is up to the task. I had the French Dip and a cocktail, and they were both acceptable. But it is not, nor does it purport itself to be, a fine dining venue.
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Wayne
Phoenix / Arizona10 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 October 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had five of us for a birthday dinner. It was average. Very nice waitress service was good.
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Cardenas
Tucson5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is good not very expensive there are a bunch of menu options that are inexpensive
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OpenTable Diner
Tucson1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 November 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Thanksgiving meal was a feast for the eyes (presentation included) and simply delicious. The salad was my favorite. I definitely would dine at The Diamond Cafe. Festive ambience and the staff was so attentive.
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Additional information

Dining style
Home Style
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://ddcaz.com/tucson/dining-nightlife/diamond-cafe/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Pascual Rodriguez

Location
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85756
Area
Downtown Tucson
Cross Street
Los Reales and Nogales Hwy
Parking Details
Convenient parking with shuttle service to the front door or valet your vehicle for no charge.
Public transport
Public Transportation stops in front of the Desert Diamond Casino. Taxi service available at valet.
Entertainment
The Diamond Café is located inside the beautiful Desert Diamond Casino. After your meal enjoy exciting casino action, dance the night away at the Monsoon Night Club and then unwind at our elegant hotel.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Diamond Café

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Starters

Blackend ShrimpUS$9.99

Avocado FriesUS$5.99

Flash Fried CalamariUS$8.99

Shrimp CocktailUS$9.99

Beer Battered MushroomsUS$6.99

Crab CakesUS$9.99

Chicken TendersUS$6.99

Soups

Soup of the DayUS$3.99

Loaded PotatoUS$3.99

Salads

SpinachUS$7.99

SignatureUS$8.99

Cafe CaesarUS$8.99

ShanghaiUS$7.99

HouseUS$3.99

Burgers

Classic AmericanUS$9.99

Surf and TurfUS$12.99

Bacon Blue BurgerUS$10.99

Cowboy BurgerUS$10.99

Sandwiches

Chicken Bacon Asiago Ranch ClubUS$11.99

Prime Rib MeltUS$12.99

Club SandwichUS$11.99

Hot TurkeyUS$9.99

Entrees

Louisiana Creole PastaUS$14.99

Tuscan Beef PastaUS$15.99

Chicken and Short RibsUS$19.99

Roasted Half ChickenUS$13.99

Cedar Grilled SalmonUS$15.99

New York StripUS$21.99

Bacon Wrapped CodUS$17.99

Filet and Prawn DuetUS$25.99

Filet MignonUS$24.99

House Macaroni & CheeseUS$7.99

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable