My brother originally took me to this spot my first semester at Ru. Have never stopped going ever since.... It's been 3 yrs. Personally, they never disappoint with my food. 10/10 and the staff is excellent and sharp. read more

Darios is a great local business. If you like chipotle, Darios is a step above them in taste and service. I enjoy going there for how welcome the employees make you feel. read more

The food is very good.So fresh,made in front of you.Service is great.I would highly recommend this place....,,

Dario's is a must try if you are in downtown Newark! My friends rave about their taco salads and garlic chicken. I always get a quesadilla, which is basically two quesadillas held together with an extra layer of cheese. The quesadilla comes with a side of rice, sour cream, and salsa. The portions are plentiful and inexpensive. Also, while it is not on their menu, you can order platters of breakfast burritos that are filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, sausage, and potatoes. These breakfast burritos are absolutely delicious. Whenever anyone brings them into our office, they are gone in minutes. You just need to make sure to place the order a day or two before you would like to pick them up. The workers here are always very friendly and greet you when you come in. The only drawback is the place is relatively small, so if you go during peak times it can be very crowded and hectic. However, the line keeps moving and you get your food relatively quickly. read more

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I enjoy their taco bowls. I've always lived in Newark but I never tried it until this month and I've already ate there 4 times. Great food & service! Truly a Newark staple. read more

Great food, pretty quick, they keep it simple. In some ways better than Chipotle. The crispy bowl is a nice flavored tortilla. Not spicy. read more

Dario's Restaurant - Counter service - Mexican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Came in here to pick up an early dinner after hearing good things about it. I wanted something on the healthier side and opted for the Taco Salad. Turns out that it was definitely not a diet food, but it certainly was tasty. I guess the closest thing that I can equate it to is a better version of chicken and rice but definitely not as greasy. You have the option to get your salad on a taco bowl or they can make it without the bowl. The chicken was really tasty and well cooked. A little bit on the salty side but overall not too bad. My "salad" contained lettuce, rice, chicken, hot sauce, cheese, and white sauce. The staff was really friendly and waited patiently for me to decide what I wanted, while offering suggestions. This definitely is one of those places where you can get to know the people that work there and they remember you as well. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but there are some tables where you can sit down and eat. read more

Dario's Restaurant - Taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

It gets no Better than Dario's. The service is incredible; they are quick, kind and put real effort in making your food. The chicken quesadillas are my favorite and they are delicious. I highly recommend that you try if you like Mexican food. read more

Delicious I suggest ordering ahead very busy around lunch time but worthy the wait. We

Whether you work in downtown Newark or encountered yourself there and are looking for something delicious to eat Dario is the place to go. I have eaten a good 10+ times from here (yes it's that good) and every time I get food from here it never disappoints. My favorite thing to get is a chicken taco salad. All of the ingredients is just delicious which makes me come back every single time. Dario's really does know how to season the food and make it super flavorful. If you go around lunch time (12pm) Monday-Friday you will find a long line but it moves super fast. If you don't want to wait in line you can always call and by the time you walk/ get there your order is ready for you. The prices are not bad at all... Ranging from $7-$12. Super affordable. read more

The taco bowl was so good!!! I loved the white sauce and rice, and don't get me started on the chicken. It was so flavorful and well cooked. 10/10 recommend the taco bowl! read more

Chicken Burrito is unrivaled by any other place in the local area. Dario is always there to say hello and thank you for coming in which is a bit of something which is rare nowadays. read more

Good food and portion size. The service was also very friendly. The grilled chicken tortilla bowl didn't disappoint. read more

Dario's Restaurant - Chicken bowl - Mexican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I went for so long not knowing Dario's existed. Once I knew my life changed everything is amazing! I love their taco salads in the puffy bowls. Great price, quality, and taste! read more

Dario's has the BEST taco salad, my mouth waters just thinking about it. The meat is grilled perfectly and the seasoned rice is on point. My go-to order is the chicken taco salad with no shell which comes out to be about $7.50. They take cash and credit. There's not much seating space inside and the line can get long during lunch hours but the tasty food is worth it. The ordering process is a little confusing - you place your order at the grill (far right near the entrance/exit) then pay at the register once your food is ready. I don't know how these guys memorize all the orders coming in without writing anything down, pretty impressive. read more

Dario's Restaurant - Chicken taco salad with no shell, to-go - Mexican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Always good, I just find it weird that I cant tell the difference between the beef and the chicken they taste exactly the same. Is it just me? read more

Eat here. Seriously, stop looking, stop trying to decide what you want to eat and just go here. I stumbled upon it by chance...I live 2,800 miles away in CA and would fly back to NJ just to eat here. It's that good. read more

Dario's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

As has been said in other reviews, a "must try" when in downtown Newark for lunch! Cooked to order, tasty, and reasonably priced! Their catering package looks awesome as well! Maybe I'll go tomorrow! read more

This burrito melted in my mouth. It was absolutely fantastic, the burrito was fresh and warm and smashed Chipotle in to the ground. Can't believe I ever said Chipotle was good mexican food. The sauce and the chicken in the garlic chicken burrito that they have was absolutely fantastic. Dario is a really nice guy and the entire crew is fantastic. You'll absolutely have to try this place. read more

Literally the best food I've ever had. Anything you order will be amazing. The staff is friendly, the order/pickup is super quick, and the price is perfect. Their special white sauce on the burrito is what makes it all taste so great. read more

So glad I found a yummy Mexican spot so close to my office. Pros: -Dario is so personable and welcoming. Yes, he will call you "honey" a dozen times. It's not terrible. -The price difference between getting a chicken/beef whatever vs. getting it with steak is literally only 50 cents. First place ever that doesn't charge you like $2 extra. Amazing. -Steak burrito was delicious. Steak was sliced thin, like in a cheesesteak. Rice was also yummy. It looked kinda small, but it definitely filled me up and then some. Con: -Someone's review complained about the salsa being some like El Paso brand and I thought they were just being obnoxious and bougie. But, then I tasted it and understood. Everything else is such good, yummy quality and the El Paso or whatever totally does not match. It's like wearing a fancy outfit with some janky Keds. But anyway, overall tasty and cheap. Will return! read more

Dario's Restaurant - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I've been to Dario's couple of times now. They have been amazing. The guy at the door is very friendly and they make their food ready to go in less than 5 min. read more

I absolutely love this place. Amazing and fresh food. Passed this place many times and NEVER even saw it. I'm glad I looked it up and ate her. The food was amazing and the staff were so kind. The owner (I assume he was the owner) Allowed my sister and I to taste some of the meat and even offered my sister a job when she asked if they were hiring. Just a nice place and great eats. I also been here a second time and it was busy during lunch time but again the food was just amazing. Authentic and fulfilling. Even during the busy lunch rush everyone was still welcoming and polite. It's not very big on the inside but there are a few chairs and tables to sit down and eat. Great food right off the stove top. read more

Dario's Restaurant is one of my favorite restaurant to go to. The restaurants menu was simple, and clearly written. So yummy!!! The service was great and everyone was extremely helpful! And that kind of service is something I am more than happy to endorse. read more

Doesn't look like much and is in need of a deep cleaning but the food is on point. Menu is small and they don't do much for options but it was good! read more

The quesadillas are my absolute go to menu item! I usually get double meat beef and chicken. Sometimes I'll get the taco bowl salad in the bowl is just as good as its contents. The family that owns this restaurant is really nice and I highly recommend stopping by for lunch! read more

Dario's is one of the first lunch spots I tried in Newark. In my mind, it is still the best. For $6.50 I got a steak burrito, which was very good. It had lots of flavor. They ask you if you want your burrito spicy, and you better say yes; their spices are great. There is a lunch rush so plan ahead. Each item is made to order so each order takes a bit more time as compared to a chain like Qboda or Chipotle. Burritos come with rice, salsa, and sour cream. I am getting hungry again just thinking about it. There is a good amount of seating inside so do not feel like you will have to grab your food and rush out. Relax. Take your time. However you will probably gobble down that burrito quickly. You should go ahead and buy a spare one. Yea, that's a good idea. Mmmm, burrito. read more

This place is really good! I was downtown Newark, and initially was gonna do Ramen, but the closest Ramen spot had some turrible reviews. Although I do Mexican in Bushwick a lot, I was initially hesitant, but I definitely made the right choice!! I got the Veggie burrito with added Jalapeño, and he didn't charge me extra. It was loaded up with beans and sour cream, rice and onions and also corn and broccoli, which was different. It even came with a side of yellow rice, which I wasn't expecting! The guy making the food was nice and greeted me on the way in and in the way out. Not expensive either, as the burrito and a bottle of water was under $8.50. Couldn't eeeeeen finish the whole thing, had to take some with me. I just left and have an important phone call in an hour, so I'll try my best not to fall asleep in the park. Think I'll hit the gym for a bit of cardio to work it off first. Don't lunch on getting a great lunch from Dario's! read more

This place is so so good! and cheap! I usually order the chicken quesadilla (spicy) with rice on the side. It definitely is not a healthy meal, but I usually split the quesadilla in two and eat it for two meals--it's pretty large! It's also super cheap. Think my meal comes out to around $7-8 each time. When you walk in, it's a pretty fast-paced environment, you kind of need to know what you want to get, because the line moves fast. There's a dude who cooks everything made to order right on the grill--it's a little chaotic, so the first time I went, I wasn't sure what exactly I was going to get. Everything here is delicious though. I wish they put a little more rice on the side, because you are paying an extra dollar for it and he only puts a tiny handful right now. Other than that though, I have no complaints. Be prepared with you want to order and enjoy!! They also have a variety of hot sauces hanging on the wall. read more

I was hangry when I came in and very satisfied when I left. We came for dinner so it was empty and the employees were extremely friendly. I got a burrito--delicious--and I would love to come back. It's a great price for the quality and size of the food. read more

Dario's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Food was well seasoned and tasted great. Will be coming back again especially now that I know about them.

Dario's Restaurant is a really well oiled machine. Even when the line is out the door, Dario really knows how to get em in and out and satisfied. If you're looking for a quick and flavorful lunch, this is the spot. Menu is Tex-Mex, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salads etc. Everything gets a nice little char from the grill, seasoned with a hot sauce, corn, beans, and your choice of meat. Really tasty. Your best bet is to plan getting your order to go as seating is limited. They also do catering as well. Great party food read more

The BEST Mexican food in the area. Don't you even think about going to chipotle, which just opened, bc this place is family owned and more fresh. Beside, we shld all be supporting local small business owners especially when their TACO BOWL is so so good. I have a co worker who eats here 4 days per 5 work days. Me , I usually get the taco bowl - beef shrimp or chicken. My favorite is the beef and it comes w beans, veggies, peppers, onions corn, and rice. It is a generous portion and very very affordable at 6.99/ bowl. The salsa sauce is to die for! Its home made from scratch w fresh tomato and onions. I don't know what the secret recipe is but the salsa combined w the perfectly cooked beef is a must try. What's also amazing is Dario, the owner. At lunch time, there's a line out the door and he takes all the order from memory. Very very impressive while cooking and talking phone orders. read more

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Good lunch spot. Had the tacos and quesadillas and empanada. All were delicious. Careful not to over order, this can be one of those places that will make you want to take a nap after you eat. Tasty Mexican food for a quick in/out or to go order. read more

I've been looking for a great lunch spot near my work and I think I've finally found it. It's right on Academy Street, past the Dunkin Donuts. A lot of my coworkers think this place is a little dodgy looking, but honestly I think it's got a real authentic feel to it. Right when you walk in you're greeted by Dario, himself, as the main grill is next to the door. He's a really personable guy who's always cooking and shouting out the orders. So when you walk in, you'll usually see a crowd of people in front of the grill where Dario is working his magic. You can't be too shy or you might never get a chance to place your order. You need to walk up to the grill and give your order to Dario, himself, and then he'll usually ask you if you want it spicy and if it's to go. He takes on like a dozen orders at once, so every once in a while he'll forget, so make sure he's still got your order coming up after 5 mins. So far, I've had the chicken, chicken/beef, and shrimp burrito bowls (also called taco salads). They are all amazing, it really just depends what type of mood you're in. The combination of rice, corn, lettuce, meats, fried bowl, jalapenos and sour cream is perfect. The fried tortilla bowl provides the perfect crunch to go along with the taco salad. I'm not sure what type of rice they use (saffron?), but it's really amazing. Next time I'm going to try the Steak Quesadilla! Basically, Dario's is the best lunch spot in Newark, hands down! I've tried a dozen different places to find my go to place, but Dario's is way better and cheaper than all of them. Unfortunately for me, my department moved several blocks away so I can't get here as often as I'd like now, but once we move back to our old building nearby, I'll be back every day! read more

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I'm new to NJ so trying different restaurants has become a little hobby of mine. I had Dario's for lunch the other day and I must say, it was very impressive! I believe one of the cook's is the owner - Dario, who is very personable and professional guy! I selected the Vegetarian Taco Bowl - pretty amazing but I don't think anyone who's a TRUE vegetarian would eat this, as it has sour cream and cheese. I would definitely try them again and recommend to anyone who's a fan of Tex-Mex cuisine! read more

Had the chicken taco bowl. Tasty, but not authentic Mexican, and not 4.5 stars. Quality of ingredients is very good and people are super friendly. Come here if you want a gringo version of Mexican. read more

Fresh and delicious made to order food and reasonable prices ! I got the veggie burrito ,also came with side of delicious rice , sour cream and salsa for 6.5$ ! Definitely a great lunch spot if you are in the area ! read more

Dario's Restaurant - Veggie Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I stopped in to try out this restaurant, but unfortunately the restaurant was remissed in making authentic Mexican food. In my opinion, you can't be called a Mexican restaurant, and not have guacamole/avocado. Secondly, when i asked for green hot sauce, they didn't even have it, nor did have red Mexican hot sauce. Instead, they gave me your typical Chinese hot sauce. It was truly disappointing, I even asked them for a bowl without sourcream, and they couldn't even get that right. But, hey, don't let my review deter you, if you're really hungry and don't care about authenticity, go for it. But it's definitely not a true Mexican restaurant. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Darios is the best Tex-Mex I've tried in New Jersey. I usually get their steak and chicken burrito and sometimes the Darios Special. The Special is a much better deal in my opinion because it comes as a platter with either a soft tortilla or a hard shell taco bowl. This option never fails and the portions are much better than the burritos. My friends get the tacos and the taco salad which they highly recommend as well. The chef will ask if you want your order spicy, but it really isn't spicy at all. If you like a bit of spice in your Tex-Mex bring your favorite hot sauce, or you're going to have to settle for the Cholula they have inside the restaurant. If I'm not mistaken all orders come with rice and beans which is a great plus, and if you ask for white and red sauce, the counter man will provide. They also have empanadas which are pretty good, but I've had better (especially for the price). This is definitely a place that professionals and employees from nearby buildings (Government building, Prudential, etc.) frequent and is usually really busy during the peak lunch hours. So if you're headed there on weekdays during lunch, expect a wait. read more