Dario’s Restaurant

Reviews

• Sherene N.

  star star star star star 26 May 2026

  Dario's can not be beat. The most fast and efficient cook when it comes to a long scattered food line. Dario is beyond awesome simply because by memory alone he can remember your full order and who was before who as the line tends to be out of place often. He gets you in and out within ten minutes no matter the crowd. He moves at lightning speed and NEVER ever forgets to greet you warmly. His employees or himself always day Thank you or God bless as you exit. I believe that the customer service here is top notch. That's the reason for my boost in rating.
  
  The area is cluttered no parking to be found. Hey it's downtown Newark. It's worth the challenge. The food is fresh well seasoned, cooked right before you like some form of magastic spanish hibachi....but for  taco salads and burritos lol.
  I will always patron his place. There need to be more Darios in food service! Hard work, phenomenal skills, pleasant atmosphere and great taste! I literally crave his chicken taco salads out of nowhere. Follow your tastebuds!!

• Richard B.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  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!

• Antonett J.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  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.

• Jeff K.

  star star star star star_border 19 May 2026

  Had this place bookmarked for quite some time. But, since I don't get out to Newark all that often, it took a while for me to get here. Finally I was passing through Newark, on my way to a different destination, and I figured I had to stop by.
  
  This place is located on Academy St., pretty close to Penn station. As you walk in, you are greeted, and if it's your first time, you are introduced to the menu. I came here knowing what I wanted, from reading the Yelp reviews, so ordering was quick and easy. I'm a pretty big fan of taco salad, but there aren't too many places that do it well or specialize in it, like this place does.
  
  I ordered the garlic chicken and beef mixed taco salad. The garlic chicken had a nice flavor, not too overpowering. It went well with the beef, the rice, and the salad. I had hot sauce put on it, which really wasn't hot at all. The portion sizes are pretty large and I'd say that this is a pretty hearty meal.
  
  As a side note, I've taken my order to go, but there are a few seats in the back of the restaurant.

• Alexandria B.

  star star star star star_border 11 May 2026

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