Love! A hidden Gem within Union Pool backyard. Mario is so kind and the tacos are absolutely delicious!! We had the tostada and taco and they were so flavorful. Cash only. Will be back read more

I tried the veggie tacos, veggie tamales, and chips with queso. The taco was just alright, but I enjoyed the tamales and the queso. Good choice for a quick and affordable meal. read more

Brilliant idea to shorten the gap / walk between a night at the bar and some post bar Mexican eats! 10/10 would recommend! Food: 5/5 - The tacos are delicious AF! Location: 4/5 - What's not to love about a food truck in the middle of a bar outdoor space Atmosphere / Ambiance: 4.5/5 - Chill & Relaxed Quality: 5/5 - Great food quality at a very reasonable price read more

This food truck is tucked inside of Union Pool bar! Love the conveniency of the place. The queso was delicious. It was very creamy. Their chips were really good, too. It was nearly impossible to stop eating. The elote was average. I wish there was more flavor in the seasoning! The veggie quesadillas were nothing extravagant, but still enjoyable. I thought it was delicious paired with the green sauce. I would ask for more cheese to help keep the quesadilla together. That is just my personal preference, because I don't like getting food all over the place. I had to take a star off for price, though. My friend ordered "tacos" as labeled, but only received one taco. It was $4 for one taco. She was not mad about it it being one taco, but she was more upset that the menu insinuated there would be more than one. read more

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The food was amazing!! Looking for a spot that's open late night, they have amazing pineapple lemonade and a variety of sauces (ask for chipotle mayo) 10/10. Staff was super friendly! read more

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I like the tacos here and I'm glad this truck is inside a bar as it gives me a legitimate excuse. The fish tacos are bomb. It's all about the sauce. This is a solid late night munchies option in the area - frankly there aren't that many other options open late near by, at least post-covid. Did you get innoculated? You should. read more

I'M A FAN!! My brother took me here a while back and I thought it was kinda funny at first because you have to enter this restaurant and walk through the back door to get to this place. I felt like we were doing some shady business. Finally getting to this place, I thought their roasted corn and fish tacos were absolutely delicious!!! I guess the best foods should be kept hidden. read more

If Union Pool is my go-to bar in Williamsburg, then El Diablo is my go-to taco spot at 2AM, particularly the chorizo tacos. I love El Diablo - they have saved me so many times in a drunken haze, bringing me back to life and easing the Sunday Scaries. A few of my go-to's: chorizo taco ($4), guacamole ($7), chicken torta ($6). They updated the prices over the last few years so I think those are accurate...but regardless El Diablo for the win! :D read more

Don't let these west coast fools blather away - there is no Mexican food in the world that compares to CA - not even in Mexico. So to sit here and write how it isn't your LA tacos, is a waste of time. I'm sure we don't have hummus like they do in Tel-Aviv either (even though it's pretty close over there in the city at Pita & Hummus co.). That being said San Loco, El Diablo, & Vera Cruz are this neighborhood's holy trinity. Next to La Superior & Cerveceria are the backups (and very different). El Diablo is key to a hip spot, but they DO NOT play with their spicy like the others do. If you say SPICY be prepared to deal with the consequences. Tortas, chicken burritos w guac, chips and queso, and steak quesadillas? That's the way to order. We come here to grab food and bail all the time, not just when we're stumbling over after countless drinks at the bar. Been coming here over ten years, not a mistake. read more

El Diablo Taco Truck - Food Stands Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

When plans change and ur boy tells ya he knows of an awesome taco truck... you go to that awesome taco truck... leave all doubts aside and hope he was talking about El Diablo bcuz this place is a game changer. Monday night, spring has hit the air, walk in to what looks like a sketchy bar but turns out to be pretty chill relaxed vibe, bar tender totally awesome and happy hour till 9?? Sure, I'll have a margarita, as you walk further toward the back theirs doors that lead back outside to this closed off space, it's a pretty decent sized court yard with plenty of seating. Further toward the back there's... yup a taco truck!! Serving tamales quesadillas tortas and ELOTES!! So excited I ordered an al pastor taco and chicken quesadilla, the taco was definitely something to wanna come back for, it had a very traditional sweet from the pineapple tangy spice from the sauces and the meat was just delicious porky goodness. The quesadilla I wasn't so much of a fan for only because it had mushrooms and was like a stewed chicken, taste was good though just not what I was expecting. I think the best part was just hanging out in the back kept ordering more tacos and drinks and enjoying good company. Come 730pm and the night finally creeps to a pitch black and these overhead hanging lights turn on illuminating such a comfy atmosphere. And more people start flowing in, for a MONDAY... it was pretty packed. Def a great place to hangout after work, can't wait to see what it's like on the weekends. read more

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Back at it again! Legit. Went for the pork taco and chicken tostada with a Grapefruit Jarritos! Score. What a fabulous idea to have a taco truck in the center outdoor area of a bar. Yes, please. Super quick service and tons of picnic tables or you can take it inside the bar. read more

There were three exclamations that occurred at El Diablo Taco Truck... and it went like: "FOUR DOLLARS FOR TACOS AL PASTOR!?!?" "There's no al pastor spit... OR PINEAPPLE!?" "Um... there are peppers AND salsa in my quesadilla?!" So here's the thing... El Diablo is better than average for NYC but clearly doesn't really cut it in general. (literally, like I want my taco al pastor CUT off the giant spit.) My friends and I were at Union Pool, trying to absorb as much hip hop as possible when we decided that food was the biggest priority. So all of us having lived in LA for the past few years before making moves to NY knew that tacos needed to be part of the equation. The two first exclamations were something that we already knew would happen... this isn't Tacos Leo. I can't get my delicious dollar tacos with avocado salsa. But it's still something that we note. Our other friend got a quesadilla -- and it was good for what it was but grilled peppers? Salsa? Weird. It was tasty but not authentic. Overall, if you're already in Union Pool, it's solid to hit up. It's more than I'm usually willing to pay for tacos but it's NYC standard pricing. The portions are smaller than what you're paying for but when it comes to the drunchies, it's a three star choice and if you close your eyes and pretend you're not cold in November, it almost feels like being at a taco truck back in California. read more

Crunchy, savory, multi-layered beef tostada! The shrimp taco was my favorite, had a unique grilled flavor unlike all the other choices I had (beef, fish, chicken) Try the tamale too, simple chewy creamy corn dish if you're not into biting the Mexican corn on the cob. Great illustrations of skeleton buddies with all different personalities on the truck too. read more

El Diablo Taco Truck - Beef tostada, chicken and shrimp taco, and chicken tamale. Yummmm :) - Food Stands Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

To quote Gob Bluth, I've made a huge mistake. And that mistake was eating at El Diablo truck during the daytime and when I wasn't blackout drunk (yet). I had the al pastor and the chorizo, and both were just not great. Also, they messed up the preparation of the tortillas and gave me three wraps instead of four. So everything fell apart, just like my life to that point. Avoid if you can, but you really can't beat the convenience if you're at Union Pool. read more

El Diablo Taco Truck - Food Stands Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Shove your way through the hipsters inside Union Pool and make your way to the patio--you'll see El Diablo taco truck to your left. The tacos are fresh, limey with the perfect amount of spice. The corn is grilled, juicy goodness. The price is cheap. The service is friendly. The line might be long but it'll move pretty quick. And the music out the old, scratchy speaker is absolutely dreamy. read more

Legit fo' sho,' El Diablo must make a killing parked inside of Union Pool's fenced in backyard. And after three beers with little time to go home and change/get ready for DANCING, what other choice do you have than to take part in the deliciousness that is solid taco truck tacos? Gotta be on time to the club, yo! And arrive not-on-an-empty-stomach. Since these are on the pricey side, I give them three stars - I'm guessing it doesn't matter much when you're drunk-ass-drunk that a taco costs $3.50, but let's be real people, the normal price for a decent taco is $2.50 (you know you can buy 40 tortillas at the bodega for $1.25 - juss sayin). I had the chorizo torta (again, about a dollar more than it should have been at $7), which was delicious. I seriously wanted to shove my face inside of it like that youtube video of a bulldog eating watermelon (you know what else that looks like? Yeah, I went there, heh heh). My friend got two pollo tacos, and said they were delicious but again we both thought the price was a little steep. This is the best drunk food because it's actually not gross, cold, greasy pizza or some horrid fast food - it's delicious, prepared e-specially for you Mexican goodness. Tacos are my fave (yeah, I said that too) *does impression of bulldog eating watermelon* . ;) read more

After a couple of beers at a nearby bar, the girls and I needed a nosh that $1 potato chips could not satiate. Upon the brilliant recommendation of my "New To New York" roommate, she suggested tacos from a truck in a bar. whoa whoa whoa. clearly, my roommate was drunk when she suggested this. No way is there a TRUCK inside a BAR serving TACOS. She swore. And then I was like "Oh man, this is serious" I was born and raised in Williamsburg up until 4 years ago and I never knew such a place existed. Maybe I KNEW but the foodie roots were deep enough yet. The four of us, slightly intoxicated ladies walked into the bar, got carded (yay!), and hit the backyard area where the taco truck was slinging out deliciousness. The menu was simple. I wanted everything on it. I spied an empty picnic table and parked myself there while giving the girls my order. 2 beef tacos, 1 chicken and a grilled corn. I wasnt even that hungry. I just knew I needed to try a whole bunch of goodness. The beef was tasty but the chicken was even tastier. The corn? slightly overcooked but flavorwise was spot on! a taco alone will set you back about $3.50. The backyard is popular but never once did i feel claustrophobic or anything. The one thing that bugged the crap out of me was the smoking sitch. While i thoroughly enjoyed my late night tacos, the cigarette smoke being blown all over the place was gag-inducing. If they banned smoking I would consider leaving Queens more often. read more

They throw together some decent tacos and It's very cool that they operate in the backyard of a Billyburg bar, but I'm not sure if they'd be worthy of a journey if parked alone on a street under the subway in Queens/BK. Just saying. A-OK, but I've become a taco snob :) read more

Just went here two days ago. So good. I got guacamole and the serving was huge. You get a huge cup of guacamole and a ton of chips for $4. The tacos are just a bit small for the price, but they were awesome. read more

When it's 1 AM on a Monday night, there is hands down no better place to be in NYC than watching Rev Vince and the Love Choir at Union Pool bring the dirty gospel magic. And when it's the 1:15 set break, there is no better place to be than the El Diablo truck with red stripes (plural) in hand, chorizo tacos with homemade hot sauce, and their dynamite chips and queso. I have been known to kill an entire order of queso. You can't put parameters on what is possible. It's a mantra I live by, and it certainly applies here. read more

suck city. If you are drunk-sucks. $7 for a torta.Yeah right. I asked the guy if the pork was like carnitas-he said yes. No it was not. Skimpy on the meat and the bread was lame. read more

Now that Bonita is no longer...... El Diablo is my go-to mexican restaurant in Williamsburg. The chorizo quesadilla (with a hint of their secret burn your mouth off salsa) is off the charts. I haven't hit it up for breakfast tacos as yet, probably because I drink too much of the cheap beer while I'm there. Cheers El Diablo! read more

I love LA tacos but it took a while to find the right one luckily enough here in Brooklyn! Best tacos as spicy ass shit!!! I love it!!!

Any time, sober or trashed, this place is great! The guys on the truck are super nice, and as quick as they can be. Everything my girlfriend and I have tried we have loved. The chicken tacos, al pastor tacos, and the GRILLED CORN are our favorites. Super fresh & juicy, 1 bite & you'll be hooked (Corn takes about 3bites to get hooked since its kinda weird at 1st, but believe me, keep eating!) Try and come at a decent hour (like before midnight) and you will not have to wait on a long line. It seems the later, the more crowded. What more can you ask for when enjoying cheap Tecates & Tequila shots. The price is right and is in a perfect spot to eat, drink & hipster watch! read more

AIR-CONDITIONED BY SATAN Not having too much experience with the east-coast taco truck scene, or any coast taco truck scene, this place spawned a mild interest on my behalf in the city's various taco trucks and tacos in general. After straying from my preferred burritos, I sampled tacos at several places and trucks around the city and this is still the best by far. Granted, several domestic beers tends to pique one's appetite in any environment, but these are well-made tacos, despite the fact that they are in the backyard of a bar. read more

They're always delicious, but even White Castle is delicious when you're drunk. And when have you had these when you weren't drunk? Exactly. Now, I'm not saying these are not much better quality than White Castle, because they are. Alls I'm sayin' is I can't judge accurately until I have one sober...as if that is ever going to happen. read more

I'm so sad. This was literally one of my favorite places ever to get tacos. Especially the shrimp tacos. Friend and I all agreed, they were some of the best Shrimp tacos around....Sadly something changed. I've been back recently after having not visited it for a good year and everything was off. The shrimp felt pre cooked and tough and dry and lacking flavor. The pork tasted sour. As someone that would have give then 100 stars a year ago I'm saddened to say something happened for the worse here. I'm not basing this off of one night either I went back twice after to double check as it was a summer mainstay and still got the poor results. Really sad...as this place was my favorite spot for a tasty taco. Maybe they'll bring back the fresh ingredients again. If they do, somebody let me know? read more

A Taco Truck that dishes out organic beef, pork and vegetarian tacos in the backyard of Union Pool. If you're lucky, fish tacos and grilled corn may pop-up on the menu as well. The truck is "Air-Conditioned by Satan," so you know the food is straight up dope. read more

It appears the kryptonite for this place is sobriety. I ordered the chicken taco and nachos with queso. The taco was not only tiny but not that good - way overpriced at $3. Then, while the quantity of chips are adequate, the quality is lacking. So is the queso - very liquidity and blah. The redeeming features are the location (part of a cool bar) and that it is outdoors. Other than that, would not eat here again. I would think that even after some drinks you could do better. Also, they did not have salsa (which is what I originally ordered with my chips) or have fish for tacos. That kind of stunk too :) read more

FOOD POISONING TWICE!! The first time was a couple months ago and I got it. Last night I was with two friends staring at a plate of tacos and quesadillas and I said, "I got food poisoning from this stuff, might want to be careful" and chose not to eat the tacos because of it. Fast forward five hours and my friend will be spending the rest of the day crawling back and forth to the bathroom. This truck would be great if only it didn't make you so sick that you want to kill yourself. Otherwise it's a good spot, but they get one star for letting this continue to happen. Get your S**t straight food truck read more

Not as delicious as, and more expensive than El Rey Del Taco Truck in Astoria. El Rey is making it very hard to enjoy any other taco truck.... I'm sure I would have loved El Diablo had I not tried El Rey first. read more

Awesome taco truck. I have fond memories of begin near blackout in the rain, trying to eat a quesadilla and wiping the rain off the tortilla as it fell. This was years ago. As it stands, one of the few things that makes the pool still bearable - albeit slightly. read more

After walking into Union Pool's backyard and witnessing El Diablo, the painted walls, and the well done outdoor seating area, I was instantly transported to the golden era of "The Woods" bar near the Williamsburg Bridge. In other words, the time not too long ago when they also sold authentic and delicious tacos in their backyard. Before Landhaus and other carts that looked cool, but taste-wise couldn't compete, overtook their backyard food scene. El Diablo goes the extra mile, distinguishing between a standard pork taco, and Al Pastor. Furthermore, my friend says their veggie tacos are solid, and their willing to accomodate you're creativity. Well worth it, even if the night is just getting started. read more

So I'm still out here in New York for the fall. I'm currently staying in the city for work. Since I have been to New York, I have not found a decent place that can do Mexican food. Or let alone find the right Taco truck. Living in LA has spoiled me with countless AMAZING taco trucks for late night dinner. I had their quesadilla and it was fucking fantastic. This is the kind of truck I've been looking for. Too bad it's all the way over in Brooklyn, but it may just be worth the trip again for their food. Thank god for El Diablo Tacos! read more

It Just may Be the best Mexican food In Burg. Three dollar tacos for late snacks. read more

Delicious food, a little salty, but really good ingredients, very fresh. Try the shrimp burrito...or al pastor. Beef and pork lack a little bit in the flavor depts. Spicy queso and guac are both on point. Prices are reasonable...fast service. read more

Fish tacos are yummy, and this is great when it's late at night and you're starving in the bar. Not amazing. Just good drunk food. I think they're too expensive for what it is. But, eh, it's NYC and it shouldn't surprise anyone. read more

I don't get how this gem inside union pool doesn't get 5's across the board. Absolute delicious mexican food drunk (obviously) or sober. Everything here is delicious but get a torta from here and change those 4s to 5s. Mic drop. read more

I went to the taco truck, ordered tacos and asked if they could avoid putting sauce on them. The only response I got was a guy that turned around and "shushed" me. I will let you imagine how it feels to have that kind of attitude and service from anyone, but especially by someone that works in a fairly famous establishment. read more

The guacamole serving is perfect to split between two people :) and I really liked the veggie and the shrimp tacos that I got. Bonus: the bar serves margaritas out of a slushy machine Anti-bonus: pool = stagnant water = a few friendly mosquitos read more