Visited this place on Monday for lunch, only a few other tables were there, and we were seated right away. Casual joint with music somewhat on the louder side and a few TVs. Started off with some house-made chips which were A+. Had the Caldo de Res, which was an enormous bowl of soup with hearty hunks of beef, potatoes, squash, and other veggies--very homemade tasting, filling, and perfect for a cold day. Taco de lengua was delicious as well. Horchata was house-made with outstanding flavor. Plenty of street parking on the side streets. Definitely would come back and try the many other items on the menu. read more

No chips and salsa complimentary at the table which was disappointing. The food was excellent, but I really would have liked some fresh veggies with the mole. The mole was well spiced and delicious. Service was alright. We were the only guests for dinner but at times it was difficult to hear our soft spoken waiter. The vibe is Mexican restaurant. read more

Dona Gloria Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Mole chicken, rice, beans and tortillas - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Cheery Hispanic restaurant on south grand. There are many Hispanic restaurants in the area and this is a great choice. The burritos were exceptional in filling, size, presentation and deliciousness. Menu choices included typical but well done dishes. Service was great on this casual comfy setting. read more

Dona Gloria Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Veggie burrito - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Accidentally found Dona Gloria on Doordash and ended up ordering a couple of tacos (pastor, barbacoa) and a pastor sope. The pastor meat is absolutely delicious, the barbacoa was pretty decent too. Very flavorful, very filling - only docking off a point because I think the tomatillo salsa could do with some kick! read more

I love their cucumber lime Fresca and their caldo de Rez. The waiter is friendly and helpful. He leaves you alone when you want to be and appears when you need him. The soup had a delicious broth with lots of vegetables and tender beef. The chips are salsa are delicious. read more

Second time here, still excellent! The place is super clean and well kept. Chairs are comfortable, and the tables are unique. They have an extensive menu, so something for everyone. Had to get the Horchata, nice mellow flavor. I got the Happy Chicken, grilled chicken with veggies & comes with rice and beans. The chicken was nice and tender, and the veggies were too. The rice on the side is very flavorful! He got the Quesabirria to start, it was one of the specials of the day. Also got al pastor & pollo gorditas. Comes with rice & beans as well. We were the only ones here, New Years Day and all! The server was attentive and helpful when it came to our order. read more

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The soups are spectacular! The vegetable beef soup had mint in it, which gave it a very unique and pleasant additional flavor! The staff were very friendly and eager to please. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for authentic Mexican food. read more

Dona Gloria Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Vegetable Beef Soup - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I am very happy with my first experience at Dona Gloria and I look forward to my next meal there. I was not familiar with the area, but found the restaurant very easily with plenty of street-side parking available. Upon arrival, we were happily greeted and seated in the booth by the window. The artistry on the walls was fantastic and it really provides the customer with how the family wanted to cascade their history. We were welcomed with chips & salsa - which I may say - had fantastic salsas in both red and green and both options provided a bit of heat, which I was very happy about. For my meal, I had two el pastor tacos along with an el pastor gordita, rice & beans. The flavors of the tacos were fantastic - juicy intentional flavors came through on the meat and the taco shells & gordita shells were well crafted. I knew everything was well made because it did not sit heavy after eating, meaning it was not overloaded with grease & other additives that weigh down meals in other places. It was a great experience & the food was fantastic. I look forward to the next visit. read more

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I love coming here for Taco Tuesday $2 tacos. They also have great lunch specials. They don't serve alcohol. Absolutely amazing fish tacos, seasoned perfectly. Great for family dinner night. Takeout is always got and fresh too. read more

Doña Gloria just opened last week. The space is beautifully painted and decorated. The service during the lunch rush was quick and friendly. I loved the pastor Burrito Bandera. I loved the red and green sauce and queso on top. The free chips and salsa were a great touch. The salsa was so fresh. read more

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Cute Mexican restaurant. Decorated very nice inside and is very clean. Found the restrooms to be extremely clean as well. When we arrived, we were pretty hungry and we were attended to very quickly. We ordered the cheese queso while we looked over the menu. Something to note is that if you want chips and salsa it's not complementary here. It's $2.49. And I think they charged $1 for a refill of chips because we weren't sure what that was on our bill. I ordered the chicken fajitas. They were absolutely delicious so much flavor on the fajita veggies and meat. It came with a second plate that had rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and a couple slices of avocado along with three smaller size tortillas. It was very good and I would definitely order it again. My husband ordered the burrito Bandera. It was a nice large burrito and was very good as well. Make note if you want rice and beans with it, you need to tell them with rice and beans and I believe it was $2 more. They did not sell beer here and we did not see anything about margaritas so we're just assuming that they don't have their liquor license. Not a dealbreaker, but it would've just been a nice day to have a beer with our meals. We all really enjoyed our meal. The food was very good. I would highly recommend it. read more

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The food is good and the atmosphere is authentic for a Mexican restaurant along with the service!

Great service, delicious food and pretty amazing prices. The "medium" margarita is anything but, in the best of ways. Same with the "small" guac. Authentic food, grooving playlist and very clean space. Highly recommend and will be back. read more

Been coming here for the last 8 months or so at least once a month, and I'm impressed. The menu is extensive and the food is as authentic as it gets. Hands down the best rice you'll get at any Mexican restaurant in town. The tacos are flavorful and the salsa, especially the green one was a nice touch. I'm not a fan that they have no complimentary chips and salsa ($2.49 for order) or that they don't have a liquor license so there's no margaritas. But the horchata is spectacular and the restaurant is always clean and service is on point. There's a lot of great Mexican food in the city, but I have to say this one is one of my favorite spots. Check em out! read more

Dona Gloria Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Taco Tuesday special 2 or more tacos of the same meat for $1.99 each. Chicken, pork, and steak pictured - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Don't expect your typical Mexican restaurant at Dona Gloria's. Each dish came with the unexpected (in a good way). Service was great, attentive, but not hovering. The chips and salsa were great starters with green avocado salsa and the red salsa had a deep flavor. The Chille Rellano had a sauce to die for, but the rellano was pretty ordinary for a Mexican restaurant (not the best or worst). The Cactus taco was seasoned well and was great for vegetarians. The Enchiladas mole was okay, but was a tad too salty and lacked the depth of flavor you'd expect. We also ordered Agua Fresca (cucumber lime drinks) which were refreshing! We'll be back to try some more dishes next time. read more

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I saw this gem driving down S. Grand and knew I had to try it. Walking inside the restaurant surpassed my expectations! I was gonna grab some food to-go, but the restaurant is so vibrant and welcoming that it made me want to stay in there. They serve authentic Mexican foods, drinks, and desserts. I ordered the sope al pastor and the chorizo sope and they were bomb!! I will be going back again! read more

Nice New Mexican restaurant with tasty, inexpensive food. Nice people . No liquor license yet. read more

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Does it have a few kinks to work out, sure. But the food was delicious, the salsas were so good, and we had great service. I love that there's a variety of different items. I ordered a shrimp taco, al pastor sopes and tostada. A friend ordered a chicken torta and another the molcajete. Everything was so good and the al pastor some of my favorite. Definitely a place to check out and make a regular. read more

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This place location on South Grand ample street parking. Traditional background music adds to the authentic feel. We love guacamole and it was excellent served with home made chips. We shared chicken fajita. We are tender mouths so it was pretty spicy. But after pushing the peppers aside it was tasty. It is hard to keep chicken breast from getting a little dry. Service was prompt and friendly. On a Monday evening the business was pretty good. Does not serve alcohol. But has some traditional soft drinks. Probably will come back. read more

Excellent first visit at Doña Gloria! The burrito I ordered was huge and very flavorful. Chips and salsa weren't complimentary, but the green salsa is so good I think it's worth paying for. Definitely stop by if you want delicious and authentic Mexican food. Doesn't get better than this. read more

The steak tacos were great! Cheese quesadillas had very little cheese. Service was fast.

Newly opened restaurant and, unfortunately, they aren't ready. There's no indication of seat yourself or be seated so people come in to the small space and kind of stand there, unsure what to do, and hovering over people seated and eating. The servers appear to be doing everything. Hosting, bussing, serving, cash...it's too much for two people without sacrificing quality. And, it suffered. Salsas were really good but the tacos were ordinary tasting and room temperature. Beans and rice came out cold. The BOH needs a chef who can teach flavors and timing. The dining room needs a manager or owner to improve guest service and help the servers. I hope they'll find a groove soon. read more

Stopped in with a friend on a Saturday evening and was welcomed with the colorful interior and delicious smells coming from the kitchen. We both had the same thing and shared guacamole (torta, enchilada, and a quesadilla) all were wonderful! They have a nice alacart menu so we were able to try several items on our first trip. My friend had the ice cream dessert, I forget the name, and loved it too. It's a little tricky finding way in if you are coming from the front on Grand. The gate is located on the Walsh side of the fence. Our server was attentive and quick to respond when we needed her attention. Very good! I'm going back! read more

Wonderful food! Still do not have a liquor license however there's a good selection of soft drinks and agua fresca. There's always very pleasant staff working when I've gone. read more

We made our first visit to Dona Gloria's today, and we will definitely be eating there again soon. The chile relleno and chicken enchiladas were wonderful and the sopapilla for dessert was delicious. Both the rojo and verde sauces were subtle with just enough "heat". Even the rice and beans were a step above the usual fare. The restaurant was clean and the staff were welcoming. A real find on South Grand near St Mary's High School Campus. read more

The food at Dona Gloria is fantastic! The food is fresh and authentic ... try the tacos quesadillas, so good

absolutely some of the best mexican cuisine ive ever had in my life 10 outta 10 recomend

restraurant wasn't busy but also wasnt empty, yet the waitress acted like we were being rude for eating there, forgetting parts of our order and bringing it pieces of the meal at different times. i can deal with that considering the food was pretty good, but the main reason we wont be coming back is because they charge for the table salsa. probably not a big deal to some people, but i have been to over fifteen mexican restaurants in the st. louis area and this is the only one ive ever eaten at in my life that doesnt have free salsa. i guess they think theyre too good for it - which simply isnt true considering the salsa was watery and bland (and i dont know if they just use a different recipe but while ive seen people complimenting the "deep flavor", to us it just tasted like overcooked/burnt tomatoes). overall a disppointing experience read more