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    Dona Leti's

    4.0 (674 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars, Tacos
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Kathren C.

    Dona Leti's is definitely worth a visit! The vibes were vibing. The food was absolutely delicious, full of fresh, bold flavors, and every bite was enjoyable. The drinks were just as impressive, they all looked so good. The service was friendly and welcoming, making the entire dining experience even better. If you're looking for great food, flavorful dishes, and excellent drinks, I highly recommend Dona Leti's. I'll definitely be back!

    Texas Burrito
    Meme Mariee N.

    I just wanna say this $30 burrito BUSS so hard like this was my first time going because the reviews are good and I saw YouTubers and tiktokers say they go brazy one of the most popular spots in Houston....Anywho my burrito had SHRIMP, STEAK, FRIES, RICE, HOT CHEETOS, SOUR CREAM, LETTUCE, TOMATO CHEESE etc...20 out of 10 highly recommend Thanks for great customer service and amazing food CASHIER WAS SUPER NICE @Saucy Santana on the song

    Texas Burrito
    Demetria J. S.

    Nice location, has multiple parking spots, kind of small and tight but they get a lot of people in at once. Be prepared to wait or go on to the waitlist before you arrive and check in upon arrival. Bar seats are self seating All tables have a wait. Food was fresh and very good. Birria eggrolls were my favorite! They were crispy, tasted good and super cheesy, highly recommend. I came for the soft serve margarita and it was good but I didn't want to drink with a spoon so I got the regular tye dye margarita- perfect one for me. The steak is char grilled so it tasted a little burnt on my nachos but overall good inside my burrito. I would go back and take my crew

    Tasha F.

    I got there early, but it was already packed. Luckily, I was able to grab the last open seat at the bar. I didn't realize there were two restaurants side by side. The main restaurant wasn't open yet, but the one next door was. Parking is pretty limited, but they do offer valet for a donation. The food was delicious, and the portions were huge! I ordered the shrimp plate, which came with three tacos, rice, and beans. It was so much food I was only able to eat one taco. Of course, I had to try the soft serve margarita everyone keeps talking about, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It was honestly one of the best margaritas I've ever had. The service was fast, and my overall experience was great. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Ranch water
    Brandi J.

    This place is super popular and the wait reflects it. 45 min wait at 4pm on a Friday. Not too bad, based on some of the reviews I've read. Let's get to it! The service is okay, our server was very occupied and not prepared to take our order the first two times he came to the table. The first time was to introduce himself, the 2nd time he said he was bringing samples of the fajitas and birria for us to try (even though we ere ready to order). So he comes back with the samples and we're ready to order a drink because it's been 20 minutes by the time he returned again. We then find out the frozen margarita machine stopped working in the morning, so he says he'll bring 3 more samples of drinks for us to try. Finally, he comes back and we order drinks and food. The food was good but the back and forth did not lend a positive experience from a service and overall dining experience standpoint.

    Eggrolls Steak and Shrimp
    Lunden D.

    Man I've never physically been to this spot in person, but I've ordered from door dash previously and ordered a burrito with steak and shrimps, overall it was greasy, salty and the meat tasted dry. I decided to give them another chance through door dash it was the same experience. Ordered a burrito bowl (steak, cilantro rice, tortilla strips) instead and stake and shrimp egg rolls. The many of the lettuce pieces were wilted, the meat had this peculiar taste, as if whatever they were cooking the meat on was also being cooked with other proteins. The meat was super greasy and tasted like it had been sitting. Just the smell tasted like old food. The tortilla strips were stale. The cilantro rice tasted like it was store bought in bulk and it also had a funny taste that I can't explain you just have to taste it (or not) well maybe I can explain... it tasted like old rice ?? Overall I didn't even finish the burrito bowl. On to the steak and shrimp egg rolls. Suuupperrrr greasy! The only saving grace was the shrimp kind of, but I didn't finish the egg rolls neither because the steak tasted the same as I explained in the bowl. To make this short, I will not be ordering from them again. Two times with similar experiences. I can't speak on how the customer service is since I haven't physically been, but I don't think I want to show up there at all. Lastly, the prices for this place are high, though they give big portions, but even then it can be a waste of food overall.

    Shrimp tacos with Alfredo sauce
    Rhea T.

    The shrimp tacos are delicious especially if you add their special Alfredo sauce to it. I love that they offer a lot of different options on their menu. I also love that they offer *soft serve* margaritas, peach Bellinis' & lemon drops. Be prepared for a long wait (1-2 hours) to dine in at both locations. The painted murals around the restaurants is great decor and pays homage to their late loved one "Dona Leti"

    El Pastor tacos
    Gerald H.

    I was really excited to visit this place in Houston. I must say, the atmosphere here was amazing. I got there around noon on a Saturday. Place was already packed. By the time I left around 1pm the line was down the sidewalk. They served a wide variety of drinks and cocktails. Lots of food options with great portion sizes. I've had better tasting Mexican food, but I think where this place lacks in flavor they make up in hospitality. I will surely have to give it another try.

    Nachos
    Leslie C.

    Went on a Friday afternoon around 6pm. We waited about 1hr before being sat. They did sit us near the bar and said there were 3 parties ahead of us if we wanted to sit elsewhere. I would suggest waiting because we sat under a drippy ac vent and kept getting bumped into by the food runners. The place is very loud but that was expected. They do notify you that you only have 1hr 30 minutes to order and eat. They honestly do time you even if the waiter takes forever to come back to take your order!! We saw the waiter about 2 times the whole dinner, so i recommend ordering everything at once!! Starter: *Surf & Turf Eggrolls: omg these were really good, only downside was that if you take long to eat they start getting greasy and soggy. It is a big portion! 8/10 Entrees: *Fajita Nachos: huuuuuugeee portion but they were honestly soooooo good! 10/10 *Fajita Torta: honestly tasted like any other torta, nothing really special, but nothing wrong with it 8.5/10 *Quesadilla Plate: HUGGGE portion 9.5/10 Drinks: *Soft Serve Lemon Drop Margaritas: you can ask for a small sample before trying. These were very delicious and refreshing. They were about $20 each. That being said, they were not strong and they melt in 2.5 seconds! 8.5/10 *Prickly Pear Margarita: presentation was nice but personally this wasnt for me lol. This drink was STRONG, like cheap liquor strong lol. This was $17 and honestly gets the job done if you're trying to get drunk. 6.5/10 *Lemon Drop Martini: (not pictured) DEEEELISH, they made it with love 10/10!! This was also a $17 drink. Dessert: *Tres Leches: omfg best tres leches i've ever had! It had a cinnamon taste so it kind of tasted like horchata so 10000/10! Overall Experience: 8.5/10 Pros: Tres Leches and portion size Cons: a smidge salty, long wait and loud

    Soft serve Margarita, peach and lemon swirl
    LaTiesha A.

    This was my second time going and my boyfriend's first time going and we loved the food! He got the seafood egg rolls and one quesabrria taco and I got a mix of a combination platter; It was delicious! The atmosphere was cool and the music was cool. We didn't wait too long because we joined the wait list online and then checked in. It was my first time having the soft serve Margarita. The waiterlet me have a sample first and I was hooked hooked. Both of our drinks were good. He had The Don pretty strong but once you poured some Red Bull in it mellowed it out a little bit.

    Birria Sampler Plate
    Sanea F.

    This place stays packed!! We got lucky with finding a free parking spot. They do $20 valet. The restaurant is truly vibrant with colors and culture. Went in around 1p and for a party of 2, we were told it was going to be over an hour for a wait. Put our name down cause we were just gonna go somewhere for a bit to help past time. The host also recommend getting a drink from the side of the bar to have while you wait. Yet, luckily, a couple from the bar ended up getting up. We took the space. Bryan was our bartender/server and he was great! Helped recommend amazing drinks and food. We gotten the No Way Jose and Tye-Dye Marg! They make those drinks strong!! You can get a sample of their frozen Margarita, which we shared a strawberry one after we were done with our meal and watching the world cup. You get free chips and salsa which were fresh and good. Bryan explained that the portions are good enough for 2 people to split. See other people's food, yea those portions are big and worth the prices. We split the birria sampler plater and everything was so good! With all the hype we were seeing on Instagram, yea this place is a good one!!

    Faijta Nachos
    Meagen M.

    Food is always delicious here every time I visit! I'm actually shocked this is my first review! For the food I do wish the chips and salsa on the table came with the green salsa too! I do believe you have to ask for it but the chips are always very fresh! The food presentation is very much chefs kiss! THE SOFT SERVE DRINK! 10/10 Customer service is very nice here! Down to the photographers that will take your pictures. All waiters are very attentive! Very quick to ask questions. The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice on the outside the colors attract many visitors! The inside is nice too. I do wish though if you sit at a table there was just a little more space between guest. Since wait times can be up to 4 to 5 hours long your time to eat is timed!! YES TIMED! which it's enough time but it does feel rushed. Parking can be a little hectic! I do feel like the workers take up space from guest! I'm not sure how they can make it easy for the workers. The parking is a little much! You may feel defeated like you will never find a space! Will I return!? YES!!!

    Jamila M.

    This was my first time at Dona Leti's, and I had heard a lot about it, so I was excited to check it out. I was honestly a little nervous about parking, but I ended up finding a spot right away as soon as I pulled into the lot, which felt like a win. As soon as I sat down at the bar, I was greeted and given chips and salsa, which I appreciated. The space was pretty full with a line outside, but it did not feel overly loud or overwhelming, which made for a comfortable atmosphere. They have new soft-serve margaritas, so I got the strawberry mango swirl. It was really good. I do think adding an extra shot would take it from good to great, so I would recommend that if you can. The only downside was the price. At $21, it felt a bit expensive for a drink in Houston. For food, I had the birria tacos with consommé, rice, and all the fixings. They were good, but I would not say I was blown away. I would definitely come back and try something else next time. The menu is huge so you should have no problem finding something you like! The surf and turf egg rolls are already on my list. One thing I will say is the portions are huge. This is definitely a place where you can share, or plan to have leftovers for later. The staff was super nice and attentive, even though it was pretty busy, which I always appreciate. Overall, I had a good time and would come back to give it another try. I also know they have another location, so I would be interested in checking that one out as well.

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