Grass-Fed, Hormone-Free Beef | Branded Buns | Twice-Fried Belgian Frites | Local Draft Beers | Charitable Contributor

Sample Burgers

• The DB House: blackened beef with pesto and an over-easy egg
• The Blake: beef with hatch-chili mayo, roasted green chilies, and cheddar
• The Netzky: dairy- and wheat-free veggie patty made with farm-fresh eggs, produce, and heirloom legumes

The Beef: Diablo sources its beef from what it calls the Diablo Trust ranches, otherwise known as Bar T and Flying M. These ranches are located near Flagstaff, and they only produce beef from grass-fed cattle that have been raised on the open range without antibiotics or growth hormones. A 95% lean blend of steak, ribs, and chuck goes into each patty, which receives just a light seasoning of salt and pepper to retain its natural flavor.



The Bun: Each burger is served on a preservative-free english muffin baked by MJ's Bread in Phoenix. Aside from the nooks, crannies, and crispy mouthfeel, the most notable thing about the english muffin is the “db” logo that’s been branded into it. A gluten-free version is also available.



The Fries: Each burger is served atop a pile of house frites. These crispy morsels are prepared Belgian-style: fresh potatoes are twice-fried in peanut oil and seasoned with herbes de provence—a mixture of marjoram, thyme, basil, rosemary, and several other spices.



What to Drink: Diablo’s serves draft beers from local and regional breweries and wines from family-owned vineyards scattered throughout the western United States. Scan the blackboard to see if anything jumps out at you, or ask your server for some recommendations.



Inside Tips

• Swing by the ATM first, since Diablo’s Burger is cash-only.
• Since the beef isn’t heavily marbled, medium-rare is the recommended serving temperature.

Burgers for the Better: Diablo Burger is a member in the 1% for the Planet organization, a group of companies spread across more than 40 countries that have all pledged to donate 1% of their sales to environmental organizations.