Delicious breakfast I enjoyed everything I also got the frida latte without the coffee and it was really good I highly recommend. The mole enchiladas were phenomenal except the chicken was a little dry but that was the only thing read more

Wonderful find! Group was attending a conference in Downtown San Fran and were looking for something more local. This came as a recommendation from RESY and we were not disappointed. It's located in the Historic Latin District and is a lovely restaurant with great service. The food ... omg ... was wonderful!! I'm not typically a fan of mole sauce but their's was so yummy and the housemade tamales are worth seeking this gem out. read more

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Me and my girls went to Oaxaca last year and met up at this restaurant. It is adorable and has so many Oaxacan vibes and actual relics from Mexico. We loveeeeeeeeeeeed it. The food was good and I had the pazole verde and the broth was amazing. Also high recommend the churro. So good. We met the owner and he is from Oaxaca such a great experience. read more

Donaji - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Five stars for: Food plus price plus ambiance Great food, very friendly to various diets and just yummy. read more

A hidden gem. Came here for early dinner at 5pm on a Friday and the restaurant was pretty empty. We ordered at the counter and each dish that was brought out wowed us with the beautiful presentation. Like I mean, just look at the mole on those enchiladas! We had the green pozole and it came with spices on wooden Oaxacan spoons. It was the first time we had tlayuda and we loved it. Overall, really great dining experience and hope to be back again read more

Donaji - Tlayuda with beef - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I knew I had to try Donaji when I saw their menu- everything sounded delicious. I was able to try a few different things and overall, the food was enjoyable. The sopes were a little one note at times but pretty tasty. The pickled onions really make the dish, adding some much needed sweetness and acidity. I wished there was more of them. Also a little more spice would have helped too. The brisket was tender and cooked nicely, but again could have used a little acid or something to add balance. I didn't really taste the guacamole. As some others have noted, it is a kind of small portion for $13. The mole enchiladas were kind of disappointing. I love mole sauce but this one just didn't have the depth of flavor or complexity I'd expect. And the side of rice was pretty bland too. I did like both of the "taquitos" (which were surpsringly soft corn tortillas despite being called that), one which had chicken and one which had potatoes and soyrizo (you can choose 1 of each or 2 of the same type). Other reviewers do seem to like these so maybe I just came on an off day, who knows. The chilaquiles were definitely the best thing. The salsa did have the flavor and balance the other dishes lacked and was a great balance of tanginess, a little spice, and even some sweetness. Chicken was perfectly cooked and it all made for an excellent dish. I'd come back for this alone. Summary: solid food and ingredients seem pretty high quality (which they should be given the prices) read more

Amazing, warm environment, & great staff, by far the best pork tacos in SF! Everything was absolutely delicious, it's great for date night, family, or simply go by yourself. I loved my experienced and most definitely will be going back :) read more

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Been there a couple of times and totally enjoyed it. The food was very tasty, and the menu was somewhat different than the average Mexican restaurant - not simply tacos, enchiladas, etc. Interesting decor and excellent service. read more

I brought my wife and mom here for breakfast over the weekend. We enjoyed everything here! The coffee is just like grandma would make, dark, bold, with a warming cinnamon finish. It was so good with a splash of cream and a little sugar. The Huevos Rancheros had the perfect ratio of salsa, egg, tortilla(crispy), and cheese. Also, this plate comes with a side of rice and a little cup of black beans that just ground the meal and make the tummy feel happy. The Chilaquiles was shared just to be able to try it and we all very much enjoyed it! It was a big serving of house fried tortilla, salsa, lime crema, guac, and queso fresco, in a bowl!! My mom thoroughly enjoyed and delighted over the carnitas Benedict. The spices were perfect, and the carnitas were melt-in-your-mouth! She is so proud to see Mexican food being creatively prepared and plated. Needless to say, we had a great brunch here! read more

Donaji - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very clean and professional service Delicious food. The best Enchiladas de mole and the guacamole and chips read more

My first time here & me being a Mexican girl well I'm very picky about my food! The posole was my first posole outside of my mothers home! It was so good so warm & full of good taste & flavor! The service was great we never needed to look for a waitresses attention! The vibe is just wow! Definitely very nice & colorful . It gives the restaurant a very exotic vibe! I loved this place read more

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It lives up to the hype. Casual environment, but the flavors and presentation of the food is next level. The personal stand outs for me where the mole chicken enchiladas. The flavor of the mole was rich and deep and it was presented beautifully with the mole interwoven with crema. Also, the ceviche was gorgeous wrapped in a fried plantain cylinder and topped with edible flowers. It tasted very bright and fresh. The fried papas were ok but not crispy enough and would not order them again. The quesabirria was also good, but not as good as El Patron down the street. It was almost too rich, if that makes any sense. My partner had the salad and the seasonal veggies and he said both were outstanding. Our friend ordered the fried chicken taco which he said was outstanding. He also ordered the beef taco which he said was very good but not as good as the fried chicken taco. Overall, extremely pleased and plan to come back as soon as possible. read more

Yes, you should come here if you're looking for Oaxacan food in the Mission! We just got back from Oaxaca, and were craving some sopes and some homemade tortillas, and Donaji came through. The food was fresh and made with care. Loved the spicy margaritas. Everyone was super friendly. We loved the vibrant colors and artwork on the walls. Made us want to go back to Oaxaca! read more

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Super warm and inviting owners. Come for the community and stay for the mole. It will transport you to another plane of being.

My first time trying Oaxacan cuisine and I was blown away by the balance and depth of the flavors. Came with a group of 6 and we ordered family style to taste a bit of everything! -Ceviche - beautifully presented and wrapped in a fried plantain, fish was fresh -Enchiladas with mole, delicious and hearty chicken , mole had a lot of depth -Tacos, we got every single one on the menu. Standouts were the crispy fish and farmers for me. Other favorites in our group were the fried chicken and birria -Posole rojo, so underrated, I personally found the subtlety to be so comforting, it was not salty and oily like other places Friendly family owned restaurant and despite every seat being filled, were attentive, personable, and made a connection with our group. I'll be back! read more

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Yum! Tried this spot on a Sunday at around 1pm. No lines, but steady trickle of people and basically a full house the entire time. My husband and I shared the enchilada mole bc that's the most popular and a chilaquiles, and they did not disappoint. We were worried the portions looked small, but we were plenty full with the two dishes. If you have a large appetite, might need to order another snack dish. It's def not a have leftovers type of place, but quality over quantity! I definitely want to try the sopes next time (we chose to try the chilaquiles this time instead). Also - how come no one mentioned in the chili sauce on the table!!! Such. Good. Flavor. Such smokiness and depth of flavor, and not really spicy. I ate a spoonful with the rice. read more

A tasty neighborhood Mexican spot with elevated food options and causal atmosphere. Overall the mole options were a standout and the churro donut was SUPER fresh. Chocolate dipping sauce was a nice touch. The waitstaff was overwhelmed with too many tables for too few service workers. We got our food (for 2 people) quickly, but saw that tables there before us waited a lot longer (20-30 min longer). This was also on a Thursday night so hard to say if this was just because it was unusually busy or it's always like this. read more

Donaji - Enchiladas de Mole - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place deserves all the stars. Good cocktail specials for HH. Came for restaurant week and got to try a variety of things, all were super tasty, the sope pozole mole and churro donut. Especially the churro donut!! 10/10 They make it fresh and it's so chewy and the texture is melt in your mouth. Interior is decorated with plants and artwork, makes a good date spot. Very reasonable prices for the quality of food. read more

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We absolutely love coming here! Really excellent food, warm service, and cute ambiance. You can tell they're really passionate about what they make here, from the quality of the food, presentation, and the way they bring it to your table. Anything we've tried has been 5/5. While there are many wonderful places to eat in the Mission, I feel like this is kind of a hidden gem. read more

Donaji - Enchiladas w/ potato soyrizo - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ceviche Oaxaca Totopos Tlayuda de chorizo Sope de res Churro donut Service was excellent! read more

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Wowww the mole here is incredible! The flavor is so rich and complex. Service was really attentive and the food came out fast. We also got some drinks which were affordable and delicious. Brussel sprouts were more acidic than normal brussel sprouts because of the pickled onion on it but really good as a side. Love the intimate and casual feel of this place. I'll definitely be back. read more

Donaji - Enchiladas de Mole - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place had been on my radar as an up-and-coming Mexican restaurant and I'm glad we finally found the chance to check it out. My fiance and I came here for SF Restaurant Week to try the $25 Lunch Tasting Menu. For the first course we chose the pozole over the market salad. I feel like pozole is the unsung hero of many kitchens in Mexican households. It's never the flashiest item on a menu, but it's by far one of the biggest staples and the pozole here definitely didn't disappoint. The second course were sopes with refried beans, braised beef, pickled cabbage, and guacamole. These were by far my favorite of everything we tried. The beef was so incredibly tender and the flavors all paired together so nicely. I will definitely be ordering these again if they are a stand alone menu item. The last course was an enchilada served Oaxacan style; that is to say covered in black mole. At this point we were getting pretty full from the first two courses so we were worried about not having enough room for the enchilada but thankfully the portion was on the smaller side. All in all, the tasting menu provided just the right amount of food. We also ordered a bottle of Mexican sparkling wine to pair with our meal. All the wines are sourced by Latino-owned businesses both in California and Mexico which is fantastic. I love this business's commitment to supporting other minority owned businesses. Plus, the wine is from the Mexican state of Queretaro. I consider myself a pretty big wino and have even travelled to the wine country in Mexico's Baja Peninsula. Never before have I been able to find a bottle of wine in SF sourced from Central Mexico. If you are a wine lover, this alone is worth the visit in my opinion. They also have a Malbec from the same winery as well as a white wine. I will have to try those in future visits. In summary, this is one of my new favorites in the city. If you can only go to one Mexican restaurant while you're in town, let it be this one. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Amazing new Oaxacan restaurant located in the heart of the Mission. Prices were extremely reasonable. If you're looking for a place to have lunch in the area, this is it! I had the chicken tamale and the epazote and cheese empanadas (made with Oaxacan cheese and handmade tortillas). You know a place is legit when the tortillas are handmade! They also have fresh fruit juices (aguas frescas) and the horchata is made with almond milk. Can't wait to come back! I was told they are working on getting the alcohol license and will be open for dinner soon. read more

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Donaji has a great atmosphere - warm and welcoming. Their appetizers were delicious and generous portions (we got empanadas, ceviche, house chips+guac). My daughter typically doesn't eat guacamole and she almost finished the one we ordered on her own. The mole sauces is especially good!!! Will be coming back here again. read more

The food is great, service is amazing and all the staff there are very friendly and attentive! The ambiance is beautiful and very welcoming!! I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Oaxaqueño style Mexican brunch?! I'm thinking yes!! We had the pleasure of getting pushed in with the rain. I immediately had my eyes on the Chicken stuffed Mole enchiladas, hands down the main highlight and so darn good! The pozole was seasoned very well, I threw in some dried oregano, lime and their house made Salsa Macha !! Can't forget chilaquiles with a over easy egg, this will forever be my favorite Mexican dish for breakfast. Although we were stuffed, we couldn't pass up on their pumpkin tamal served with a whipped cream cheese topping! Super surprised at how much I loved it! After we finished our meal, Chef Isai came out for a bit to chat with us. Giving us a little insight on the Brick & motor name "Donaji" which is the name of Zapotec Princess of Oaxaca. We absolutely loved every dish and would recommend!! read more

Donaji - Mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow this place was really good. The team there went out of their way to be accommodating to us, which we really appreciated

The best mole negro and guacamole I've ever had. Incredible salsa macha and tortillas. Wonderful service even though we had picky sleepy kids. read more

Phenomenal ambiance and original food. We were a party of six and ordered and tasted different dishes. Service is friendly and relaxed. read more

I had had this place on my list for a long time and finally got a chance to check it out during a weekday when I was hoping the line wouldn't be too long. I have to say- it was worth the hype!! I went with 3 friends who were all greatly impressed! It's the most compliments I've gotten on a restaurant choice in SF in a very long time. The food was flavorful and filling yet not heavy at all. The mole was perfection, and the there was a flavor profile unlike any other mexican food you'll have in the city. Make sure to order the churro donut at the end too! It won't dissapoint Note- it gets a 4/5 because the service was average to below average. The food is good enough though, that I will definitely be back! read more

Really excellent place! The black mole is incredible, probably the best I've had outside of Oaxaca itself. The veg option for the enchiladas was appreciated. Also enjoyed the drinks and everyone was very friendly! read more

21.12.04. First of many visit Pollo Mole 1/2 Rotisserie chicken was pleasantly lightly reheated therefore the white meat pieces were STILL MOIST (I prefer that than dry hot Smothered in generous scrumptious mild mole sauce Rice was pleasantly seasoned Beautiful presentation read more

Donaji - Front half of the restaurant Clean spacious restaurant Safer place for C19 indoor dining - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food and drink were amazing. The enchiladas were delicious but light. The tacos were really authentic and the ceviche was so fresh. read more

Donaji - Enchiladas de Mole - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wonderful staff and wonderful food! Highly recommend the potato and soyrizo enchiladas. Also the drinks are crazy good. read more

Amazing experience! Everything was so good! We had the chips and guacamole and I had the enchiladas de mole, which I had tried other places before, but this was certainly the best I've had! We didn't have to wait very long and our servers were very nice when we asked to make sure our chips and guacamole order was still coming, as the kitchen was really busy so we wanted to make sure it didn't get lost in the shuffle cause we really wanted to try it! Restaurant is beautiful on the inside and has a cute outdoor sitting area too! Definitely recommend coming here :)) read more

Donaji - Enchiladas de Mole - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This isn't your typical Mexican (American) restaurant. Oaxaca has some incredible flavor profiles and Donaji delivers with refined regional dishes that are packed with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. Great service and atmosphere completes the experience! Handmade tortillas hold together some of the best tacos I've had in SF. We ordered the pork, fish and mushroom versions and also had some stellar guacamole and refried beans. I'll be back!!! read more

We'll, what can I say? The food was wonderful, the staff was friendly, and the ambiance itself was phenomenal. My husband and I were visiting for two nights and now we're wondering if this will be our repeat restaurant instead of trying some place new ... the Totopos with the mole was fire!!! The cochinita taco was to die for, and the Tlacoyo was a hit!! Certainly, you'll want to place this in your "places to try" list if ever in SF. read more

Donaji - Oaxaca Totopos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finally came here after hearing all the buzz about Donaji! We did an early dinner (~6pm) so it wasn't that crowded, folks only really started rolling in about 7.30 / 8pm... Our group tried: Tlayuda with Soy Chorizo - good, but nothing I'd come back for in particular Sopes - my friend who had this said this was different from other Sopes she'd tried. Not sure if it was a positive compliment Ceviche - this was excellent! That said, as long as the fish is fresh I've yet to really found a ceviche I didn't enjoy Mushroom Memelita - DELICIOUS. Order this Guac and Chips - solid and reliable as always Need to caveat that no one in our group was really an expert in Oaxacan food, so do take this review with a pinch of salt. read more

I've heard a lot of buzz about Donaji so I came here for dinner on a Friday night. There was a short wait (~10 min) for a table of 3. We tried the enchiladas de mole, quesabirria taco, tlayuda, and sopes. The mole was rich and slightly weet, although I wish it was more smokey/savory. The braised beef in the quesabirria taco was super tender. It was also my first time trying tlayuda - thin and crispy tortilla topped with chicken, onions, pickled veggies, and avocado - I would definitely order one of these for the table. Service was friendly and attentive, and prices are very reasonable. Obviously, there is cheaper and more authentic Mexican food to be found elsewhere in SF, but for a nicer dinner + drinks, this place hits the spot. read more

Love this place. The food and service are always consistently great regardless of how busy it may be. The ambiance is awesome as they play great Latin music. The plates have a great presentation. read more