| ambiance |
93.75% positive |
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Cool atmosphere, too. ”
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This is a fun place to go for Margaritas and the place is great for drinks and snacks but I wouldn't go there if you want a really big, delicious mexican dinner. ”
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Nice location in the West Village and very friendly service. ”
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It is comfortable and easily makes for a unique and friendly "hang-out" spot. ”
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sure thing it's not a romantic place but it's very agreable. ”
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Overall a fun brunch with good food. ”
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We went in, the atmosphere is good and cute. ”
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The decor is unarguably very cool. ”
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Guac good, atmosphere awesome, chorizo and chicken tacos great! ”
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Good ambiance ”
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The food however is very good and ambiance is nice. ”
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Had so much fun, the Bartender suggested we get ricky's (beer and frozen margarita) so good, and after a couple was well buzzed! ”
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great margartitas and awesome place to meet up with some friends for a fun and casual meal with delicious margaritas(try the frozen black cherry) and yummy fish tacos ”
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and the ambiance is great I felt like I was in Rosa Rita Mexico, except here it was clean and I could drink the water! ”
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We only had drinks but we all liked the atmosphere and the various margaritas we tried were excellent. ”
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However, ambiance is lovely - quiet, cozy, romantic. ”
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| drinks |
88.24000358581543% positive |
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Not only were the drinks good, but if you're anywhere between the ages of 25-35, you will not be able to stop mouthing the words to the music they play. ”
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Had so much fun, the Bartender suggested we get ricky's (beer and frozen margarita) so good, and after a couple was well buzzed! ”
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Come here late for some drinks, guacamole, fresh chips, and a taco or two. ”
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We were about half-way through round 7 when we were assaulted by the "manager" of the establishment who insisted that we needed to stand or move to the bar because our tab wasn't big enough. ”
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The drinks were really good, especially the blood-orange margarita. ”
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Diablo hits all the right notes: Very good food, very good drinks served by friendly people in a great spot in the West Village. ”
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This is the perfect place to come to after work for food and drinks or any other time for that matter. ”
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Good for groups, good for a date, great place to meet for drinks, good for dinner and great for brunch. ”
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My friends and I loved the vibe, the food was really good, drinks as well. ”
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When i have friends over, we always head there and the best comparison is a bar like Cheers. ”
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You can eat up at the bar too - great, friendly and attentive bartender. ”
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This is a fun place to go for Margaritas and the place is great for drinks and snacks but I wouldn't go there if you want a really big, delicious mexican dinner. ”
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The Margarita's a great, but you've gotta try the Diablo Ricky (beer and frozen margarita). ”
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The table was ready when we arrived, they brought chips and really good salsa and took drinks orders while we were looking through the menu. ”
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The bar tenders all have their own charm and always ensure my glass is full. ”
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and the ambiance is great I felt like I was in Rosa Rita Mexico, except here it was clean and I could drink the water! ”
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We only had drinks but we all liked the atmosphere and the various margaritas we tried were excellent. ”
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| food quality |
90.90999603271484% positive |
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agree with other reviewers, the food's good but their kind of stingy. ”
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The guacomole was extremely bland (asked for it spicy) and the tacos were decent. ”
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Best fish taco I've had - hands down. ”
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For great Mexican food go to Mexicana Mama, La Cucina or Agave. ”
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This place has the best margaritas and tacos. ”
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I'm a native Texan, so I'm constantly looking for good Mexican food in the city. ”
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freshly made guacamole and salsa, in fact everything is fresh. ”
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My friends and I loved the vibe, the food was really good, drinks as well. ”
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i've been coming back to diablo regularly over the last couple of years and it always hits the spot for great mexican food and a good time. ”
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Overall a fun brunch with good food. ”
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Relaxed enviroment, Great food and margaritas. ”
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Terrible service and average food ”
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Food is great, especially the ribs and tacos. ”
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have lived in Southern Cali and Arizona long enough to know good Mexican food. ”
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The pork and fish tacos are tasteless, shrimp taco was way overcooked, and the ribs are dry. ”
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Good food but not enough for $ ”
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think the margaritas are fantastic as well as the salsa and guacamole. ”
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used to go to Diablo all the time, great food, killer Diablo Ricky's (frozen margy and dos equis in a pint glass), super nice cute staff, and a vibe that just kind of transports you to warm climate no matter what time of year. ”
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Come here late for some drinks, guacamole, fresh chips, and a taco or two. ”
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Margaritas are delicious but a bit pricey. ”
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You might not expect to have an excellent sliced steak at a place that specializes in tacos but you will be surprised. ”
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We have been a couple of times on Saturday mid-day and had an eclectic and delightful range of dishes, and were able to have a delightful conversation with out-of-town guests both times. ”
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Great food! ”
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really like the energy of Diablo, the margarhitas are good, food is pretty good as well. ”
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This is the perfect place to come to after work for food and drinks or any other time for that matter. ”
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If you want to pay $8 for a (1) toritilla the size of your palm, with three small pieces of cold, fatty steak, than this is the place for you. ”
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love the el pastor taco, and the fried fish tacos. ”
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Diablo hits all the right notes: Very good food, very good drinks served by friendly people in a great spot in the West Village. ”
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The food here is fresh and good, but I wouldn't say spectacular. ”
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served with warmed fresh chips. ”
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Guac good, atmosphere awesome, chorizo and chicken tacos great! ”
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Cooked a perfect medium-rare, the quality of the meat was high. ”
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the busboys were fantastic -- very attentive when it came to replenishing chips, removing dishes, but I have to say the waitress service was not quite as good. ”
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If you aren't full from those, we had the Huevos Rancheros and these shredded chicken chilaquiles that were really good. ”
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For $16 prefixe, you can get a great "bloody maria" and a mexican mocha, a large selection of entrees that includes either a side of caramelized onion and roasted potatoes or cheese grits. ”
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the food is mediocre. ”
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The table was ready when we arrived, they brought chips and really good salsa and took drinks orders while we were looking through the menu. ”
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The food is outstanding. ”
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And the tuna fajita were delicious, not too spicy just enough. ”
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Both times, the food was fantastic. ”
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We ate a good mexican food served by enjoyable and out going waitress and waiter. ”
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The Mahi Mahi tacos are amazing. ”
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Creative tacos (you mix and match) and other Mexican fare. ”
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When Diablo Royale first opened, there was this hot chef with crazy hair and sideburns that cranked out the best tacos and Mexican in NYC. ”
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The tacos are fantastic and while some people complain about the price, the amount of food you get more than makes up for it. ”
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great margartitas and awesome place to meet up with some friends for a fun and casual meal with delicious margaritas(try the frozen black cherry) and yummy fish tacos ”
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threw one of my dearest friends her b day party here, she loves Mexican food. ”
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Start with the small green salad with delicious Mexican cheese and walnuts and you will see. ”
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loved it food was fantastic ”
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Their tacos (I like shrimp or fish) are absolutely delicious, and reasonably prcied for how good they are. ”
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The food is really good, too. ”
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really good food, questionable service ”
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This is a fun place to go for Margaritas and the place is great for drinks and snacks but I wouldn't go there if you want a really big, delicious mexican dinner. ”
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The food however is very good and ambiance is nice. ”
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highly recommend the fish tacos (grilled or fried are both pretty good - you can get a three taco sampler and try one of each). ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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For $16 prefixe, you can get a great "bloody maria" and a mexican mocha, a large selection of entrees that includes either a side of caramelized onion and roasted potatoes or cheese grits. ”
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The table was ready when we arrived, they brought chips and really good salsa and took drinks orders while we were looking through the menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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the bartenders were really cool, is so nice to go to a place in Manhattan where they are actually friendly! ”
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Good for groups, good for a date, great place to meet for drinks, good for dinner and great for brunch. ”
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Sounded like this was a good place, but I won't be back. ”
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Without doubt in my humble opinion this has to be the best Mexican restaurant in Manhattan. ”
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great margartitas and awesome place to meet up with some friends for a fun and casual meal with delicious margaritas(try the frozen black cherry) and yummy fish tacos ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Sounded like this was a good place, but I won't be back. ”
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| service |
78.00000190734863% positive |
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The staff was a little rude. ”
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the busboys were fantastic -- very attentive when it came to replenishing chips, removing dishes, but I have to say the waitress service was not quite as good. ”
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table service is good ”
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You can eat up at the bar too - great, friendly and attentive bartender. ”
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the bartenders were really cool, is so nice to go to a place in Manhattan where they are actually friendly! ”
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This is a great spot for groups - lively, good & quick service, reasonable prices and very good margaritas. ”
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used to go to Diablo all the time, great food, killer Diablo Ricky's (frozen margy and dos equis in a pint glass), super nice cute staff, and a vibe that just kind of transports you to warm climate no matter what time of year. ”
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We ate a good mexican food served by enjoyable and out going waitress and waiter. ”
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Nice location in the West Village and very friendly service. ”
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Good people running a fine mexican restaurant. ”
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the service is friendly and quick. ”
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Diablo hits all the right notes: Very good food, very good drinks served by friendly people in a great spot in the West Village. ”
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The tacos are fantastic and while some people complain about the price, the amount of food you get more than makes up for it. ”
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really good food, questionable service ”
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The bartenders are really friendly as well. ”
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I'd say if they would add one more waitress to the staff, the place would be near perfect. ”
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Terrible service and average food ”
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Oh, and the service is terrible. ”
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We were about half-way through round 7 when we were assaulted by the "manager" of the establishment who insisted that we needed to stand or move to the bar because our tab wasn't big enough. ”
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Always pleasant when you find them, but I had a hard time finding the waitress and waving her over on both occasions. ”
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It is comfortable and easily makes for a unique and friendly "hang-out" spot. ”
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while the waiters were certainly friendly, there didn't appear to be any sense of urgency as we had to seek them out repeatedly. ”
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The service, however, is very slow and the restaurant is too expensive for what you get. ”
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Food and service are absolutely wonderful. ”
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staff is really nice. ”
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| value |
64.28999900817871% positive |
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huge fan! ”
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The tacos are fantastic and while some people complain about the price, the amount of food you get more than makes up for it. ”
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The service, however, is very slow and the restaurant is too expensive for what you get. ”
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Margaritas are delicious but a bit pricey. ”
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What makes it worth its while is the fantastic Blood Orange Margarita which is honestly the best I have ever had - New York and Texas combined! ”
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This is a great spot for groups - lively, good & quick service, reasonable prices and very good margaritas. ”
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yes, it's true - diablo is a bit overpriced, but it's in the west village, what can you expect? ”
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| wait time |
75.0% positive |
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The service, however, is very slow and the restaurant is too expensive for what you get. ”
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have lived in Southern Cali and Arizona long enough to know good Mexican food. ”
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This is a great spot for groups - lively, good & quick service, reasonable prices and very good margaritas. ”
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the service is friendly and quick. ”
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