El Diablo Burritos — Restaurant in Newark

I’ve been a loyal fan of El Diablo Burritos in Newark, Delaware, for years now, and it’s hands-down one of the best spots I’ve ever eaten at—period. This place churns out quality food that’s consistently delicious, no matter how many times I swing by. The burritos are massive—seriously, you’re getting a pound of pure goodness for your money—and the value is unbeatable. It’s not just about size, though; every bite’s packed with fresh, bold flavors that keep me hooked. From the tender short rib to the zesty mahi-mahi, the variety of meal options is insane—bowls, tacos, quesadillas, you name it, all customizable with toppings like pineapple-habanero salsa and sherry-cured onions that blow your mind. The service? Always friendly and on point. The staff’s got a knack for making you feel like a regular, even if it’s your first time, and they’re quick to whip up your order without skimping on care. Big shoutout to their military discount too—generous and a real nod to vets, which just adds to the good vibes here. The drinks are a whole other level—organic, cane-sugar sodas from a local company, with flavors like lemon-ginger and grapefruit that are hands-down the best fountain drinks I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Mix ‘em up, and you’ll wish you could take a gallon home. Located at 127 E Main St, right in the thick of Newark’s college scene, El Diablo’s been a local favorite forever—and for good reason. It’s a must-try if you’re anywhere near the University of Delaware or just passing through. The vibe’s casual but classy, with a clean, modern setup that’s perfect for a quick lunch or a chill hangout. After years of consistent, top-tier service and food, I can’t recommend this place enough. Go grab a burrito (or a bowl if you’re feeling fancy), tip the awesome crew, and see why it’s the talk of the town—five stars doesn’t even...

I used to be a die-hard fan of this place. I ate here yesterday and the window was open (I love how it can be open to the fresh air like that), but they had the heat on and turned way up. Heat on + window open is incredibly wasteful!!!! Come on guys, fuel prices are really high right now and not only is this wasting money but it's wasting fuel and any fuel waste just drives up the prices for everyone else including people who can't afford it, AND it drives climate change which is a major problem and I want EVERYONE to be taking climate change seriously, ESPECIALLY businesses. Not to mention it was physically really uncomfortable to be sitting there and having hot, dry air blasting me from one side while cool outdoor air was blowing from the other side. I would rather they either keep the window closed, or open it and turn the heat off. I brought a coat, and it was warm enough to sit outside so it would be plenty pleasant. Please figure out what to do so that you don't do anything wasteful like this again! I will be happy to come back here; the food is great as always!

BTW why does your website not have any email contact or contact form? I'd love to be able to send feedback through the website but there is no way for me to do so and frankly that looks really unprofessional, like you just don't care. So I'm docking you two stars, one for the heating fiasco and one for not having contact info on your website. Respond to this review and update both of these issues and I will happily move my review back up to 5 stars, because the quality of the food is...

I would not recommend the Newark location. One of the workers by the name of “Melissa” (or so she claims her name is) screamed at my family for not “social distancing” in the restaurant while trying to order. We all had masks on, and we were not even standing in line. More like collecting ourselves before ordering. My two sisters, who have never been to El Diablo before were trying to understand the menu and I was explaining to them how it works. She said we were “breaking the law”. She made a scene in front of several other customers. The worker was extremely disrespectful and rude! She didn’t ask nicely, she barked orders at us like she was the police. She blamed it on the background noise in the restaurant...Maybe if you have to scream at your customers you should turn the music down! It does not need to sound like a club on south street in Miami. Overall though, it was her tone. When I confronted her about it she didn’t apologize, she slapped my order together like it was a chore.

I don’t have to eat at El Diablo. I could go to chipotle across the street. I came to this location to support local businesses during our global pandemic. If she had an issue when how we were social distancing, she could have asked nicely. Not created a scene. Great food,...