There has been a buzz around El Diablo since they opened a couple of months back. I usually only go to Trolley Square to drink at Logan House on Welfare Wednesdays (when Miller Lt. drafts are $1) so I hadn't had the opportunity to check it out yet. I headed in around 6:30 for dinner. The place has a kitschy appeal I love. The El Diablo logo is a cartoon style devil with a pitchfork skewered burrito. I ordered the first thing my eyes fell on: The Serrano Short Rib Burrito. Okay, I waived slightly. I originally was going to go with the taco version but changed my mind. I should have gone with my original instinct. The burrito version came out weighing 72lbs and I had to back my truck up to take my leftovers home. This is only a slight exaggeration.
The place is situated in Trolley Square's shopping center. Diamond shaped decals decorate the front window and they have two small tables outside for dining in the weather. Since the weather around here has been hot enough to make El Diablo feel right at home I chose to dine inside. The tables and chairs are all retro 60's style and quite comfy I might add. The walls alternate between bright blood red and a gray wallpapaer that has the El Diablo logo. After ordering my Serrano Short Rib Burrito ($8.75 + $1.75 for Guacamole), iced tea ($1.75) and chips ($1) I took a seat to enjoy the food and sunshine. And to write this blog right here.
While I was typing away I overheard the employees discussing how many of their customers were tall men. As an amazon myself, I no know where to come in Delaware to pick up men. El Diablo is airy, fun, and hip. Even the employees seem to have fun being there as I watched them joke and laugh in between costumers. I enjoy seeing this kind of atmosphere in a casual dining spot. Unlike the gloomy misery queen's over at Johnny's Dog House these guys seemed to be a happy crew. It's good ju-ju for your food. Now to the food!
The iced tea was a true blue brewed iced tea. It wasn't skunked either. Ever have a glass of iced tea that tasted moldy? That's because it was brewed, chilled, warmed, then chilled again. Or left out overnight. It's gross. There were happy slices of lemons on the side. Another happy moment for me. The burrito. Oh, the burrito. The Serrano Short Rib (with goat cheese, salsa verde, lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, beans, and pickled peppers) smelled so good I had to take a bite before I took a photo. I'm not blowing air up your skirt when I say the meat was almost as good the short rib I enjoyed at Bibou. It was far beyond something I'd expect at a burrito shop in Wilmington. The tomatoes were fresh and crisp, the guacamole was creamy and delicious. Next time I would skip the guacamole since I think it took away from the mingling favors of the meat and goat cheese. The pickled peppers (mild, because I'm a sissy) were something I'd never tried before and intend to get extra of the next time I come. They have a tart crispness that really perked my taste buds up.
I do have a gripe: I wished the chips had been saltier, and warm.
El Diablo Burrito - Well worth some time in purgatory.
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