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Our bartender/server was Roger tonight. I ordered the mac & cheese with flank steak and two rounds of Boise light beer, which had green dye in it to commemorate St. Patrick's Day. Roger was absolute phenomenal and was able to deal with a very large party very easily and was able to separate checks which was very awesome. For all large parties there is a 20% gratuity that has already added on. He was very informative to let us know. Bathrooms are shared by multiple different restaurants that are in a common hallway. I would highly recommend checking out this place again just because of Roger was very easy to work with and very easy to communicate with.
Absolutely superb service on a very busy night. Three different people were checking up on me--which might have been by accident, but serendipity--and each one of them was very kind and thoughtful. Got the Diablo burger, which was delicious, and the vanilla flan for dessert. Great spot.
Just ok. The location & outdoor patio were the biggest nods in their favor. The food (potato tacos & grilled cheese) were fine but the ingredient combos seemed a little off. Service was slow but nice.
We came here to watch the game and have dinner. The staff was super friendly and willing to put the game on the Tv for us. We were also able to get a table for large group of 9. The food was solid we tried a lot of different stuff none of which was bad. We specifically enjoyed their steak, however there was less than what we saw in some picture and expected. The price is a bit high but that's normal for this higher end place. Downtown area so parking is on the street or some garages
Really unique atmosphere in the heart of downtown Boise! Great vibes and great drinks! Food: 4/5. The drinks are great! I had the Hemingway Daiquiri and something with the word Deadman in it. The second one was tropical and delicious! We started with the Queso Fundido which was so hot it burnt my mouth. My tastebuds may have been impacted by that... but I just thought it was ok. I had the chicken enchiladas which were also ok. My husband had the prime rib dip which was delicious! Service: 4/5. It took a little while to get our drinks, but after that the service was good. We had two lovely ladies helping us out and were very nice! Atmosphere: 5/5. This is such a fun and unique location and I love the atmosphere. It really makes you feel like you're somewhere else. Parking downtown can be a bit of a pain, but it is fun to make a trip out of it. Kid friendly: 2/5. This restaurant is geared more towards adults I would say and we didn't see any kids in the restaurant however there is a kids menu. A really fun location with great drinks! Excited to go back and try more food.
Very hip restaurant located in downtown Boise. The atmosphere was very nice and the food was a solid 4stars. Service however was not so great. We sat for over 15 mins and our waiter never came by. Finally we ordered and someone else brought our food. Never checked on us again. Improve your service and your score will go up.
We try this place during "A Taste of Boise" week every year. This is a very good kitchen (you can watch them in action). Unique preparations and presentations of the menu offerings make this a great place. You can see from the pics what we had and the costs. Maybe paying for chips and salsa isn't your "thing", but we opted to try them. Pretty good for gringo-made. We are confident that you will find a favorite on their menu. With so many options on the 8th street promenade, do not miss this one.
In a world of ordinary I like to stumble across places that would prefer to be a little different! This place is a little bit of a gem! Been here a couple of times for a drink and to watch a game of some sort...they have TV's at the bar which is always a plus, in my opinion. In will say the service and the cocktails were very good and I loved the thought they put in to the menu! Like to try to eat healthy, plant based / pescatarian and this place had some interesting options. I came in the other night for dinner and had the green chili and bean enchilada ...great choice! Crazy good flavors and some thought put in to the dish! So many places are so bland and uninspired in dishes that don't have meat in them! It is easy to make something made from a pig taste good, damn I do miss pork.. To make something that carries flavor and texture without the easy things takes thought and talent! Well done! Will definitely be back and would recommend ! KT
Great food and drinks. Got a cider that was probably the best I've ever had! For food, I had the fish and chips. Shoowee, was that a great meal! The coating on the fish was light and had the perfect crisp. And the fries and slaw were the cherry on top. The patio vibe was great and I loved that the patio seating had water misters. Service was hit or miss. There were a few staff members that were very nice while others weren't so friendly. Also, it was hard to get their attention at times. I think the food more than made up for the service, though.
I have been to Diablo & Sons several times! I love the rabbit room and the general feel and decor of the restaurant. The service is fast and the staff are polite. Here is my hang up with diablo, they used to have these AMAZING artichoke tacos they were so good and such a great vegetarian option, but they took them off the menu. I also feel their dessert menu could tie into more of the Mexican traditional dishes, rather than more of the American flare that it currently has especially if they are doing menu changes occasionally. I will say, the cocktails are amazing and there's a bunch of seating in the restaurant, but I do really miss those artichoke tacos and the dessert menu does hold me back from having this be an ultimate top-tier destination, but it is still definitely in my go to rotation I love the green chili mac & cheese. The skirt steak is super good. It's a great Boise option. Definitely steps above your every day chain restaurants I recommend you check out Diablo & sons.
If your looking for a great burger this might not be the place. I was told their burgers were their special and I wasn't that impressed. I ordered the house diablo burger and it wasn't anything special. It was cooked like advertised to M but not a ton of flavor. Nothing really wrong at all with the place just nothing special about it either. I will try other places in town next time when I want a burger. Beer was good and service was great. The most flavor actually came from the ketchup which tasted more organic than most. Probably should have gone next door.
Another great dinner in Boise. I've had Diablo & Sons on my list for a while after seeing their cute outdoor patio & seeing the positive reviews on Yelp. Since it was dusty and a chance of rain, we chose to sit at the bar inside and enjoy the open air views of folks walking by. Our bar tender was friendly and quick to get us service. I really enjoyed their gin-based take on a margarita (I ordered two) and they had a great selection of craft beers on tap. We decided to do several appetizers for our dinner: chips and salsa, queso fundido, and the crab quesadilla. The SALSA was SO good - I almost licked the bowl and it had a good level of spice to it. I normally don't like queso fundido bc it's just a big block of cheese, but theirs had beans and other toppings in there and was creamy and not a hunk of solid cheese. The crab quesadilla had a ton of REAL crab and not overly cheesy and came with a pineapple salsa on the side. We will definitely be back for another meal.
Located on what seemed to be the busiest street for food and entertainment on a late night in Boise, this place looked very cozy and welcoming. There were a ton of seats and well equipped fans and heaters under their outside seating area. We sat outside which was fun for people watching and enjoying the vibes of downtown. The food was pretty average. The charbroiled broccolini and deep fried cheese curds were the best part for me. My tacos seemed a little bland and the shell itself was flimsy. The starters seemed like the safe choice there. Our server was super efficient and very accommodating so I appreciated that.
Some of the BEST food I've had in Boise, possibly in my life! We tried: - Brussels sprouts - Burrata, salsa verde & chips - Salmon with broccolini and wild rice - Potato tacos with side of black beans - Sweet potato black bean burger with side of pozole Everything was absolutely INCREDIBLE and so flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were topped with some kind of glaze, chili oil, and dukkah, and changed my life. My sweet potato black bean burger was probably lightly fried, perfectly crisp, not too mushy or dense. (I am a vegetarian and have tried a lot of veggie burgers; I appreciated that this one was truly made of veggies and beans, rather than fake meat!) My friends enjoyed their tacos and salmon. Everyone licked their plates clean. We also really enjoyed sitting on the patio, even on an extremely hot evening, due to the cooling misters. And our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. I will definitely be back when I am visiting my friends in Boise next! read more
27 days ago
Meh. I had high hopes based on the menu, but we started with the chips and guac and were only mildly impressed; just nothing special. In fact, my husband ordered the salsa to jazz it up a bit, but that only took the ranking lower- it tastes like tomato sauce from a can with a whole lot of spice. And unfortunately, they seem to put it on everything. My chicken enchilada was tasty, but the tortillas on both were burnt black on both ends. My husband got the steak platter which mixed with beans and rice in a tortilla was nothing great, so we ended up eating the steak plain. It was fine. Overall, cool ambiance, but this place must have great beer or something bc I just don't get the rave reviews read more
15 days ago
Our bartender/server was Roger tonight. I ordered the mac & cheese with flank steak and two rounds of Boise light beer, which had green dye in it to commemorate St. Patrick's Day. Roger was absolute phenomenal and was able to deal with a very large party very easily and was able to separate checks which was very awesome. For all large parties there is a 20% gratuity that has already added on. He was very informative to let us know. Bathrooms are shared by multiple different restaurants that are in a common hallway. I would highly recommend checking out this place again just because of Roger was very easy to work with and very easy to communicate with. read more
Absolutely superb service on a very busy night. Three different people were checking up on me--which might have been by accident, but serendipity--and each one of them was very kind and thoughtful. Got the Diablo burger, which was delicious, and the vanilla flan for dessert. Great spot. read more
20 days ago
4 months ago
Just ok. The location & outdoor patio were the biggest nods in their favor. The food (potato tacos & grilled cheese) were fine but the ingredient combos seemed a little off. Service was slow but nice. read more
We came here to watch the game and have dinner. The staff was super friendly and willing to put the game on the Tv for us. We were also able to get a table for large group of 9. The food was solid we tried a lot of different stuff none of which was bad. We specifically enjoyed their steak, however there was less than what we saw in some picture and expected. The price is a bit high but that's normal for this higher end place. Downtown area so parking is on the street or some garages read more
1 year ago
Really unique atmosphere in the heart of downtown Boise! Great vibes and great drinks! Food: 4/5. The drinks are great! I had the Hemingway Daiquiri and something with the word Deadman in it. The second one was tropical and delicious! We started with the Queso Fundido which was so hot it burnt my mouth. My tastebuds may have been impacted by that... but I just thought it was ok. I had the chicken enchiladas which were also ok. My husband had the prime rib dip which was delicious! Service: 4/5. It took a little while to get our drinks, but after that the service was good. We had two lovely ladies helping us out and were very nice! Atmosphere: 5/5. This is such a fun and unique location and I love the atmosphere. It really makes you feel like you're somewhere else. Parking downtown can be a bit of a pain, but it is fun to make a trip out of it. Kid friendly: 2/5. This restaurant is geared more towards adults I would say and we didn't see any kids in the restaurant however there is a kids menu. A really fun location with great drinks! Excited to go back and try more food. read more
Very hip restaurant located in downtown Boise. The atmosphere was very nice and the food was a solid 4stars. Service however was not so great. We sat for over 15 mins and our waiter never came by. Finally we ordered and someone else brought our food. Never checked on us again. Improve your service and your score will go up. read more
We try this place during "A Taste of Boise" week every year. This is a very good kitchen (you can watch them in action). Unique preparations and presentations of the menu offerings make this a great place. You can see from the pics what we had and the costs. Maybe paying for chips and salsa isn't your "thing", but we opted to try them. Pretty good for gringo-made. We are confident that you will find a favorite on their menu. With so many options on the 8th street promenade, do not miss this one. read more
In a world of ordinary I like to stumble across places that would prefer to be a little different! This place is a little bit of a gem! Been here a couple of times for a drink and to watch a game of some sort...they have TV's at the bar which is always a plus, in my opinion. In will say the service and the cocktails were very good and I loved the thought they put in to the menu! Like to try to eat healthy, plant based / pescatarian and this place had some interesting options. I came in the other night for dinner and had the green chili and bean enchilada ...great choice! Crazy good flavors and some thought put in to the dish! So many places are so bland and uninspired in dishes that don't have meat in them! It is easy to make something made from a pig taste good, damn I do miss pork.. To make something that carries flavor and texture without the easy things takes thought and talent! Well done! Will definitely be back and would recommend ! KT read more
Great food and drinks. Got a cider that was probably the best I've ever had! For food, I had the fish and chips. Shoowee, was that a great meal! The coating on the fish was light and had the perfect crisp. And the fries and slaw were the cherry on top. The patio vibe was great and I loved that the patio seating had water misters. Service was hit or miss. There were a few staff members that were very nice while others weren't so friendly. Also, it was hard to get their attention at times. I think the food more than made up for the service, though. read more
3 months ago
I have been to Diablo & Sons several times! I love the rabbit room and the general feel and decor of the restaurant. The service is fast and the staff are polite. Here is my hang up with diablo, they used to have these AMAZING artichoke tacos they were so good and such a great vegetarian option, but they took them off the menu. I also feel their dessert menu could tie into more of the Mexican traditional dishes, rather than more of the American flare that it currently has especially if they are doing menu changes occasionally. I will say, the cocktails are amazing and there's a bunch of seating in the restaurant, but I do really miss those artichoke tacos and the dessert menu does hold me back from having this be an ultimate top-tier destination, but it is still definitely in my go to rotation I love the green chili mac & cheese. The skirt steak is super good. It's a great Boise option. Definitely steps above your every day chain restaurants I recommend you check out Diablo & sons. read more
If your looking for a great burger this might not be the place. I was told their burgers were their special and I wasn't that impressed. I ordered the house diablo burger and it wasn't anything special. It was cooked like advertised to M but not a ton of flavor. Nothing really wrong at all with the place just nothing special about it either. I will try other places in town next time when I want a burger. Beer was good and service was great. The most flavor actually came from the ketchup which tasted more organic than most. Probably should have gone next door. read more
Another great dinner in Boise. I've had Diablo & Sons on my list for a while after seeing their cute outdoor patio & seeing the positive reviews on Yelp. Since it was dusty and a chance of rain, we chose to sit at the bar inside and enjoy the open air views of folks walking by. Our bar tender was friendly and quick to get us service. I really enjoyed their gin-based take on a margarita (I ordered two) and they had a great selection of craft beers on tap. We decided to do several appetizers for our dinner: chips and salsa, queso fundido, and the crab quesadilla. The SALSA was SO good - I almost licked the bowl and it had a good level of spice to it. I normally don't like queso fundido bc it's just a big block of cheese, but theirs had beans and other toppings in there and was creamy and not a hunk of solid cheese. The crab quesadilla had a ton of REAL crab and not overly cheesy and came with a pineapple salsa on the side. We will definitely be back for another meal. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Located on what seemed to be the busiest street for food and entertainment on a late night in Boise, this place looked very cozy and welcoming. There were a ton of seats and well equipped fans and heaters under their outside seating area. We sat outside which was fun for people watching and enjoying the vibes of downtown. The food was pretty average. The charbroiled broccolini and deep fried cheese curds were the best part for me. My tacos seemed a little bland and the shell itself was flimsy. The starters seemed like the safe choice there. Our server was super efficient and very accommodating so I appreciated that. read more
1 year ago
Great friendly service. We were here on a Wed night...great vibe! Devil egg was very good...gorgeous decor! read more
8 months ago
Well to say the least, tonight Diablo & Sons made it right and our serivice/server, food was spot on, and drinks were great. After Dave reached out in an earlier review, he made a above and beyond response and we had a great night. Way different than the last experience, even though it was stacked with paying customers at that time. Still a great night and the food was awesome. I want to thank Dave, Mikeal, and our server for the outstanding experience tonight. read more
10 months ago
Customer service: good Ambiance: casual Cleanliness; very clean Menu: salads, soups, sandwiches, steaks, pork chops Bar: full bar Seating: indoors, outside, bar area (good for large groups) Located in the bustling city center, this place has a great vibe and a cool menu. I ordered the brussels,and the oysters for starters and then the Cowboy Wagu Steak (under seasoned, and slightly over cooked). My husband got the flatiron steak (cooked perfectly), and our friend ordered the salmon (slightly overcooked). All-in-all, the meal was pretty good. Not excellent, but a 3.5 stars for food and 4 stars for customer service. read more
I was traveling and ate here. Fun atmosphere and good server! Burger was a bit over done and dry for my taste. Excellent variety of beers. All the bits of atmosphere, service and salt and pepper on table made the experience overall a great one. Louisiana native. read more
10 months ago
I really enjoyed this place. The enchiladas surprised me because it was a very hearty dish and hit the spot. Diablo beat my expectations. The bartender was great and knowledgeable about beers as well. It has a saloon ambiance and plenty of beers on tap. Worth a visit. read more
Came here for our first dinner in town. Location is right in the middle of 8th street. I was a little disappointed that we were not able to eat outside. There looked like there were tables available, but they might have been held for reservations. We got placed in this back room by the bar. For a minute I thought we were forgotten because it took a while for our server to come back. Server was very nice and gave us recommendations on the menu. For drinks 2 people ordered the classic margarita. They said it "wasn't the greatest", so take with that what you will. For an appetizer we ordered Riley's deviled eggs. You get 3 with the appetizer. They were taste and had a bit of a kick to it. For the entree, I ordered the Adobo chicken tacos and everyone else in our party had the Finger Steaks, since it is a Idaho thing! My tacos came first and while they tasted good, I was disappointed when it was cold :( I got the drunken black beans to go with it, so at least the beans were hot and tasted good. I was really looking forward to having warm tacos, so was sad when it was cold. The Finger Steaks were a big hit and the portion was fairly large! Meat was very tender and the dipping sauces they had were good. One was like a hot salsa and the other was like a mayo based sauce. Came with fries and a piece of grilled garlic toast, which didn't really have a garlic flavor. Almost tasted like garlic was rubbed on the toast after it was grilled. Overall they seemed to have a good menu where everyone was able to find something to eat. Had a large wine, liquor and beer menu. entrees ranged from $20-45, cocktails where also a little pricy ($10-20) read more
1 year ago
Employees welcomed you as you walked in. We sat at the bar and ordered an old fashion which was excellent. We had a market salad that was very fresh and green chili Mac and cheese. It was verrrryy good! First time to Boise, I'd stop here again, but I've been told many good restaurants in Boise. read more
3 years ago
This is hard... The concept of the place was great: above pub food level, but below Red Feather fine dining level. Good vibe. Gretchen the bartender was awesome. Here's where the 3 star comes into play. We got pasole to go and I'm really not sure why they gave us an avocado in such a brown state. It makes me sad actually. That little choice took it from a 4 star to a 3 star. Lesson enforced (read: learned this before): CHECK YO BOX before you leave. read more
Stopped by for dinner and loved our experience! The 45 minute wait for a party of 6 was a bit lengthy, but the area around this spot is nice and fun to explore if the weather is cooperative (Freak Alley is a 1 minute walk away). The cocktails were fantastic: the Summer Seduction and Juniper Tincture were the highlights, with fresh herbs to enhance the experience. Summer Heat and Grassland Oasis were also great. Apps: got the five point fry and seared halloumi-- loved both. The mix of fruits with the seared halloumi is quite unique and very tasty. Mains: black bean burger, artichoke tacos, Idaho trout, and diablo burger were all a hit with our group. Be prepared for quite a bit of artichoke on those tacos, but the sauce complements very nicely. Diablo burger was not super spicy, but still good. Special shoutout to our server Mia, who was super friendly and helpful! We enjoyed the patio seating and quick service. Would love to come back for happy hour as well! read more
9 months ago
This was a gray place to eat. It was extremely busy but they text you when your table is ready. Since I am not from the area, it gave me a chance to walk around first. We started with Hand Cut fries and deviled eggs. I liked the large grain salt they used of the fries. The sauce that it comes with is good but I prefer mustard. Thanks unfortunately they were out of mustard. The deviled eggs were good. I also ordered the jerked chicken tacos. I was glad that the sauce came on the side so I could add the amount that O wanted. If I come back to Boise, I am sure to try this place again. read more
Oh, man. I can't get over how delicious this pazole was. I had it for dinner last night and it was INCREDIBLE! The flavor of the pazole topped with perfectly crispy and tender braised pork was to die for. I'm probably going to be dreaming of this pazole for weeks. The food came out super quickly, despite how busy it was. I also loved the atmosphere of the restaurant; it was giving a casual, but refined vibe, if that makes sense? Like, everyone is welcome, and the place is gorgeous. It's a little on the pricier side, but it is entirely worth it. I think it's the perfect place for a nice date or just going out with friends. read more
1 year ago
What a great find. Tons of craft beers on tap and a wide selections of cocktails. Service was on point and had grey recommendations. Great location and cool vibe. Menu looked amazing but we only had time to get a couple appetizers. The shishito peppers were excellent but the Diablo potatoes were outstanding. The dipping sauce stole the show. Incredible. The only reason we left was they didn't have a TV and we wanted to watch the MNF game. Mar will definitely be back to try the menu. read more
3 years ago
At first my group and I (of 9ppl)were encouraged because at a busy time around 9pm, they said they could accommodate our group size, and the place is very unique looking so we were all excited for the food! Our waiter was a bit shy which was odd, but didn't think much of that either since no orders came out wrong and he didn't even have a problem with my friend and I needing to change our steak orders at the last minute after we placed our table order! Sadly my groups disappointment started when the food came out. Understandably, since my friend and I changed our steaks last minute we expected our original medium, but they kind of came out rare when we changed to medium rare. Another mention is that we got the tomahawk steaks because they looked great for $28! Although, we should've gotten something else because we usually expect like normal potatoes, broccoli, fries or anything like that to go with the steaks but they served us beans and tortillas to make tacos with our steak? It was kind of an odd thing. The cherry on top of it all, was that the steak was pretty bland.. meaning it was a good quality of steak, although I think they're relying too much on the cut to do the work for them because our steaks had no flavor really and when paired with beans and corn tortillas it ended up being a really bland meal. Do not recommend the tomahawk steak. Next, my friend who ordered 3 chicken tacos said his portions were kind of small so he finished before everybody and then was still hungry meanwhile the rest of the group is still eating. I give this 3 stars because they were able to accommodate our group which we certainly appreciated, and the ambiance was cool with a good style, but we came to have good food and sadly that wasn't our experience. read more
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