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    Diablo & Sons Saloon

    3.9 (359 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ryan O.

    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.

    Vanilla flan.
    Darryl M.

    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.

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    Kayla S.

    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.

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    Jamil R.

    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

    Prime Rib Dip
    Christina C.

    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.

    Cowboy steak with black beans
    Bill V.

    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 chose to add the chips and salsa.  Good call.
    Sergio A.

    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.

    Kyle T.

    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

    08.12.24
    Harlee S.

    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.

    Green chili Mac & Cheese with skirt steak, and fish tacos
    Billie G.

    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.

    Diablo burger
    jeff b.

    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.

    Menu July 2025
    Jamie W.

    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.

    Steak strip tacos with soup of the day
    Anna K.

    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.

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    Went out last night after a long drive and got a drink and enchiladas, all the bartenders and servers were so kind. Such a cool bar

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    We love it and come all the time. Food, service, ambiance, no complaints here! Genuinely baffled by their current rating.

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