Diablo Royale

I have lived in Southern Cali and Arizona long enough to know good Mexican food. This isn't it. And it is way over priced for below average food. Pros: Great Drinks Cons: Nasty Food more

Wanted to give this restaurant a huge thumbs UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pros: food, drinks, atmosphere more

I frequent Diablo at least once a week and have nothing but great things to say about the Food, Staff, Service, and Drinks!!! Cinco was Awesome, one of the best experiences I've had outside of a private party I either planned or attended!!! Pros: Great Atmosphere and Staff!!! Guy at door handled things beautifully!! more

It was cinco de mayo. It was a sunny saturday afternoon. My friend and I arrived around 2:30 and waited nearly 1/2 an hour before anyone came by to take our drink order. Thereafter, we ordered new rounds every time our waiter came by and we also ordered meals. Our enjoyment of the food was brought to a screeching halt by the presence of a gigantic hair that made its way into my friend's mouth before she noticed it. We did not make a scene, but ditched our food and promptly ordered another round. By 4:30 we had had at least 6 rounds of drinks and our bill was well over $125. 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. He returned 4 times in the span of 5 minutes rudely insisting that we were to pay the bill immediately. He did not apologize for his abruptness nor did he make any effort to smooth over the situation by, for example, offering to buy us a drink at the bar if we would be kind enough to move. When we indicated to him that we were not done, he did not allow us to finish our beverages, but instead he told us to ""get the f*** out"" and to never come back. As a self-proclaimed ""part owner"" of this establishment, he was atrocious. I know I am only one person, but I can't imagine a true owner of any business ever treating his or her customers in such a fashion. I appreciate the need to turn tables over in a busy restaurant, but I also know that we were not loitering at a table drinking tap water or asking for free chip refills. It is unfortunate that this otherwise fun atmosphere was spoiled by such a greedy and obnoxious management policy (i.e. if you aren't spending enough money we have the right to kick you out). As for me, I will take the manager's advise and never go back. They can keep their hair -- I have plenty of my own. Pros: Fun crowd Cons: Mean management who kicks people out for not spending enough money more

I 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. I moved!!! I used to live right around the corner... Well last Wednesday I was back in the neighborhood and you know what, Diablo hasnt changed one bit!!! It still rocks!!! and rocks hard!!! If you've never been, go get a Ricky a Baja Fried Fish Taco and some Guac, I promise you'll leave happy! Pros: Diablo Ricky, Rockin Soundtrack, Cute Staff more

I'm a native Texan, so I'm constantly looking for good Mexican food in the city. Diablo Royale definitely ranks up there. The Mahi Mahi tacos are amazing. Good guac and great margs. I wouldn't say this is the best Tex Mex I've ever had in NYC, but it's definitely satisfying. The drinks, atmosphere and service make up for it. Pros: Atmosphere, Service Cons: Average Mexican food more

The food is outstanding. Some of the best Tex Mex I've ever had. Including restaurants in Texas. Cool atmosphere, too. Love the candles. more

I had a very good time in this restaurant. I was with my girlfriend. sure thing it's not a romantic place but it's very agreable. We ate a good mexican food served by enjoyable and out going waitress and waiter. Just one thing: Music too loud. Pros: , Cons: , more

The decor is unarguably very cool. The food is really good, too. The service, however, is very slow and the restaurant is too expensive for what you get. My main problem is that they charge $6.00 for chips and salsa after your first (small) bowl. I wouldn't have minded so much, but we waited over half an hour for our $25.00 tacos after the first bowl of chips was long gone. I guess that's how they get you to overpay for more. Pros: Decor, Food Cons: Slow Service, Overpriced more

A wonderful place for a non-noisy, leisurely brunch. 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. We have not experienced other times, but our visits have been wonderful and is now our favorite place for brunch. more

You might not expect to have an excellent sliced steak at a place that specializes in tacos but you will be surprised. Cooked a perfect medium-rare, the quality of the meat was high. That was also the case with the deliciously moist grilled fish special. The fries were top-notch too. The bottom line is that, no matter what comes out of the kitchen, this place takes it seriously. It's all in the details. Start with the small green salad with delicious Mexican cheese and walnuts and you will see. Wash it all down with a reasonablly priced ($32.) bottle of good Spanish plunck and you're in heaven. My only complaint is the noise level which, at some point in the evening, is obviously a plus. more

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. 4 Tacos and 3 margarita's later, the bill was $80. I left unfulfilled and disappointed that my tuna was bad. For great Mexican food go to Mexicana Mama, La Cucina or Agave. Pros: good drinks, good salsa Cons: strange sevice, bad fish, low quality/quantity more

We just went to Diablo for brunch today and it was great. Normally I don't think Mexican for brunch, but at 2 PM it was more of a savory brunch that really hit the spot. They have these great cinnamon/sugar tortillas that are almost addictive. If you aren't full from those, we had the Huevos Rancheros and these shredded chicken chilaquiles that were really good. 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. Overall a fun brunch with good food. Pros: Bloody Maria's, Bacon, Mexican Burger! more

finally something different then all the other ""wanna-be"" cool and different NYC restaurants...this one has hit the jack pot. Good for groups, good for a date, great place to meet for drinks, good for dinner and great for brunch. the service is freindly and fast. this is a local joint but also a hip joint. gotta check it out .with so many restaurant options in NYC i try to not go to the same place more then twice--but Diablo is a staple joint for any occasion. huge fan! Pros: Service, Crowd, Atmosphere Cons: Only one location more

When you want to go out with your friends and drinking is your primary objective. And a sports bar just isn't the scene you're looking for. TEQUILA, they know what they're doing at DIABLO ROYALE. From the safe frozen versions to straight or sipping. One of the finest selections with no pretense. Ole! Pros: selection, beatiful staff, reliable food Cons: bring your own date, wish it was bigger more

I can't say enough good things about the experience I had at Diablo Royale. This is the perfect place to come to after work for food and drinks or any other time for that matter. Normally, I'm a beer drinker, but after speaking to one of the owners, I was convinced to try a Diablo Rickey (Dos Equis & Margarita). It was great along with several other drinks we had that night. 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. (It was similar to driving alone in my car and hitting the radio song jackpot). Later, I learned that the decor was all designed by the owners as well. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a good time with good friends. Pros: Drinks, Music, Atmosphere Cons: Parking more

Love the food and the decor! 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 and the brunch with a complimentary drink on the weekends is really a great deal- you must try it out more

Good people running a fine mexican restaurant. Always an option, many times the choice. Relaxed enviroment, Great food and margaritas. You Must try the corn! Pros: Close to My Apt, Corn, Margaritas Cons: Close to MY Apt more

I heard about this place a couple months ago and have been a regular ever since. The Margarita's a great, but you've gotta try the Diablo Ricky (beer and frozen margarita). So addictive! The tacos are fantastic and while some people complain about the price, the amount of food you get more than makes up for it. Best fish taco I've had - hands down. The place also just has a great vibe. Casual and fun. I went there for brunch the first time last week and everything was great. Bloody Maria's and awesome pancakes. Definetly worth checking out Pros: Brunch, Drinks, Food more

Went here with a bunch of friends after work after seeing it on Citysearch & hearing some good things. We only had drinks but we all liked the atmosphere and the various margaritas we tried were excellent. Nice location in the West Village and very friendly service. I look forward to heading back to try the food more