There is no greater feeling than walking in to a restaurant that you haven't been to in months, and seeing that the personnel has not changed (employee retention is a bonus for me!) and your favorite bartender is eager to great you and has missed your presence, and even recently thought about you - maybe thats what summoned us to go out to eat last night LOL. Dom is such a bright cheery presence and its authentic; as well as the other bar staff that brings chips, salsa & waters!! Even the hostess (no matter which of the two we've seen) is genuine about their greetings. It's a comfortable atmosphere! They decorated for Christmas - another huge bonus for me Last night, we got a marg (obviously!) and a Shrimp Botana Mix but since we have different preferences on the fried vs bacon-wrapped shrimp, yes I'm the weirdo that doesn't care for bacon, Dom suggested 2 of each to make us both happy. It hit the spot! Perfect portion to share, filled us up. It's my favorite appetizer- some nachos, quesadillas, shrimp, guac, flautas ... you get it all I'm really not sure why this place does bot have more stars ! read more

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Went for dinner, greeted as we walked in, you know I luv the acknowledgement. We were able to get seated quickly. The server came and greeted us and took our drink order and appetizer order. We were off to a good start. I am not sure how the sections were laid out but the restaurant wasn't packed. Our drinks were delivered and then there was a longer than expected wait to place our entrees order. The server finally came back answering our questions and took our entrees order. When the guacamole was delivered to our table, we had to asked for small plates. And then we had to ask for small plates... we finally got small plates. I am guessing the manager was visiting tables and brought us a couple of hot tortillas... I thought he was going to make small talk with us but he didn't. Our entrees were delivered to the table, one order was missing ranchero beans, so we asked for ranchero beans and the server asked if it was ok to bring out another set of rice and beans. To which was replied, yes. Another dinning companion asked for another fork because the fork was dirty. The server said ok. Then we asked for the beans and the fork. Then we asked for the beans and the fork. The server replied the forks are up front and she went up front and brought back the wrapped flatware set. Then we waited.. the server came by and asked if we need refills then brought the refills and we asked about the beans. The server walked away. And then came back with the beans. 2 observations, 1. why did the server always reach across the table to serve people plates instead of walking to the other side of the table? 2. Why did the server never apologize for forgetting things we asked for? The service just went downhill, I don't expect perfection but I do hope for courtesy service. Maybe it is time for more training. The food... The guacamole was very good. The chips were crispy, nice crunch and held up to the guacamole. The chicken enchiladas with mole sauce was meh. The chicken did not have a lot of flavor. Too bad the chicken wasn't cooked in the sauce or braised in the sauce. Disappointed. read more

Doneraki - Katy - Mole chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Decent Tex Mex. Be prepared to encounter hard sells for their photo package. This is a great spot for big groups where there is something for everyone. read more

3.5 rating! We where greeted after all employees where done with there meeting. Seated after 6mins with smile and courtesy. We order Frida flower alcohol beverage it was surprisingly delicious tequila hibiscus with a brown sugar/caramel rim. My husband had a shrimp cocktail I had the vuelve a la Vida cocktail seafood was fresh had a good flavor with the exception of the overpowering of ketchup in each cocktail. Lastly we shared the molcajete amazing presentation it came with cheese cactus beef fajita chicken fajita chorizo and pork links they also threw in butterfly shrimp charbroiled with a delicious sauce in banana leaf at the bottom to keep all the flavor in. Atmosphere was welcoming music on not too loud not too low which is perfect you don't have to shout to have conversations, it's kid friendly with ampule outside seating games for the kiddos . Large parties welcome. Bar area is super cool decor. read more

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Loved getting a small queso upon arrival with the chips n salsa- that's next level! Service was fantastic and efficient. Great upbeat casual atmosphere. The beef fajitas for lunch was a perfect size and so delicious! The flour tortillas are made just right- not doughy. The beef is tender. I'll be back! read more

Doneraki - Katy - Beef fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

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We went to Doneraki last night and everything was much improved. Drinks 5/5, food 5/5, service 5/5. We start off with queso and chips. There is nothing finer than a margarita with some chips & queso! Especially the queso here. It's decadent and savory. Beef fajitas for two, highly recommended. They are well seasoned and cooked perfectly. One of my favorite margarita is the Machorita! Literally a whole party in a mug if you know what I what I mean. I prefer the frozen version. The best adult slushy you'll find. Beer margarita is damn fine too. I'm a fan of flan and ended my meal with one. The service this time was awesome. Our server, Dominique, was friendly and on point with everything. We never had a moment to request anything because she would check in on us to make sure everything was good. She was attentive with us and we noticed, all of her other tables too. It was a busy night and we were impressed how she kept up. This honestly, was the best service we have experienced here. All the employees we came across were amazing. The food was flawless, drink were marvelous and I look forward to coming back. read more

Doneraki - Katy - Wrong dessert given. Tres leches - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Introduced to this place by mutual friends, and decided to give it a try. It was a Friday night and not too crowded, but a private party in the small event room, and several large parties on the main floor. We were seated quickly and served drinks promptly. Being our first time we had to study the menu for a while. Chips served were a bit stale, but ok. Red sauce was excellent. After placing our orders, seemed like an inordinate wait for entrees to be served. Ran out of chips and no one came by to refresh them. I had to flag someone down. When food was served, one order was incorrect, we couldn't find the waiter to tell him, so just ate it anyway. When he finally came by, we told him and he apologized and offered to serve a free dessert. We agreed that the food was excellent, but server could have earned a bigger tip if he had been more available. We will be back again. read more

I'm no stranger to Doneraki, but it was my first time to this location. I stopped by with a group of friends to grab drinks and dinner. Parking 10/10 plenty of space Atmosphere 9/10 Service 7/10 they told us the table was ready, but then we had to wait an additional 10 minutes at the hostess stand to be sat. we sat in a large booth that couldn't fit our entire party, so we asked to move to a table. Which they did, thankfully. Drinks Mexican flag margarita 9/10 Watermelon margarita 7/10 Cherry margarita (byo) 8/10 Build your own 10/10 I made a peach henny & grand marnier margarita. Food: Chips&salsa(complimentary) salsa had a little kick to them. Chips were fresh Flautas 9/10: Everything was fresh and seasoned Mole Enchiladas 10/10 made to perfection super flavorful, and mole was delicious Street tacos 6/10 Nachos 6/10 They have a few photo spots outside, and they also have an in-house photographer. You get 1 free photo per visit, and then you can pay for any extras. Checkout was easy, and they even have mints for you on the way out read more

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We decided to try this for lunch yesterday and I'm so glad we did. The staff is super nice and attentive. The inside of the restaurant is warm and welcoming. The chips and salsa were fantastic. Best chips ever! Thin and crunchy: We decided to try the combo fajitas and they were amazing. It came with shrimp, beef, chicken and a chicken quesadilla. Rice and beans also came with it. The tortillas were so good and fresh. The rice was amazing. Tasted very close to Cuban yellow rice. Superb! Everything was fresh and tasty. Not super spicy but steaming hot and wonderful. Definitely one of my favorites. This place is going to give other Mexican restaurants in Katy, a run for their money. Highly impressed by the food and ambiance. We also tried the fresh churros for dessert and they were super wonderful. It comes with 4 or 6, and chocolate dipping sauce. Wow just wow!! Run, don't walk. You must try this amazing restaurant. I can't say enough great about it. read more

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We are frequent flyers here. Dom is always our server/bartender and we always look for her when we walk in. She has been taking care of us since our first date night there. So friendly, and top notch service every time! The ambiance is awesome. There is a really nice outdoors area to sit and the bar is nice. They have Sunday brunch buffet that is really good and has some special family recipes we got to try. On date nights we get the fajitas or the Shrimp Botana Mix. Both are delicious! read more

Doneraki - Katy - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Amazing Mexican food Discovery! Ist time visiting here, although out of our normal food travel area! We were there for a graduation celebration event at Doneraki's party room. The room must have accommodated family friends 30-45 persons or more?! An adjoining room can host another 20 persons. Food: We did not order La Carte , but the food served was simple, tasteful & flavorful. Ranchero beans / soup, tacos with choice of trompo bbq, tortillas & chicken fillings. There were serious sauces, guacamole, green & red sauces to customize the fajita tacos we tried. Before the food, Restaurant severed appetizers. We also had a margarita at the bar. My wife ordered mocktail margarita & I ordered margarita with Tajín. It was stronger than other places I have ordered, almost like made at home! In summery this rather new & large venue restaurant offers exceptional service , great food & ambience. read more

The ambiance is nice but the food is a hit or miss or is too spicy. The salsa is way too spicy (both of them), the menudo is way too spicy and can't really eat it. I had mole enchiladas with cheese / queso fesco (veggie option). The first time I ordered that a few weeks ago it was great. Today, it was NOT good. My daughter ordered the chicken quesadillas and they tasted bad (a little burned inside). My mom ordered el caldo and it was good. The Doneraki margarita was good read more

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I gave Doneraki another chance and feel obligated to update my previous review that was based on a bad experience when they first opened. We had a family birthday lunch (party of 10) on Sunday and were very pleased. We were seated promptly and the service was spectacular. Everyone enjoyed their meals. They also offer a Sunday Brunch with limitless selections. It looked fabulous. I will be back to give it a try. read more

ALMOST PERFECT, EVERYONE NEEDS IMPROVEMENT. Upon entry into the establishment, it was welcoming and breathtaking. The two host greeted me with a smile and immediately escorted me to the table. I walked to the restroom and return to my table gone. I was livid. The mere fact that there were menus and water already on the table why would someone remove the menus as if no one was sitting there. I walked to the hostess stand and notified them of the uncourteous encounter and they were extremely apologetic and proceeded to provide more menus for my table. I waited patiently as I watched several tables get service, while I was waiting. About 10 minutes later after everyone was walking all over me and not one person stopped to greet or ask if service was needed or was I being accommodated. Once again, I had to visit the hostess stand to report no one has arrived at my table to take an order of any sort. At this point, now there was two hostess, and several servers all apologizing. They offered FREE QUESO and explained this is not the normal standard of the restaurant. Then we were introduced to IVAN a new employee as our server. He was very apologetic, explained the menu and offered to inquire about information he was unsure of when taking our orders. The food was amazing but the the two initial incidents is what curved my review. I am planning to visit again to give it another try but customer service is a very important component of my dining experience read more

I was hesitant to try this place because I'm a huge Mexican fan and the reviews haven't been great. But I am so glad I came! The chips and salsa here are phenomenal. The service was amazing. So we started out great here. I ordered the lunch Tipico and my husband had the pollo Al carbon. The charro beans are incredible. Tres Leches great. I loved the open atmosphere. I have found my New Mexican joint!!! read more

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This was during lunch. Had left overs. You also get a small queso with chips and salsa for lunch. Had a non-alcoholic pinacolada, was delicious, real pieces of coconut mixed in. The restaurant is huge. Big bar area, patio tables, private rooms. read more

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Food 4/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 4/5 After a disastrous first visit, I've decided to give this place another shot. I arrived on Sunday around 2:30 pm. I came for the mole enchiladas from reading the reviews, however after seeing the price for only 2 enchiladas, I decided to get the Tacos al carbon. It was $18.95 for two tacos. On the pricier side tbh. The food came out quick. The food was above average. The star of the show is definitely the green salsa! Overall the food is good and atmosphere is cool. The food in my opinion is overpriced, but if you aren't watching your wallet this place is solid. read more

Doneraki - Katy - Tacos al carbon $18.95 - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

After seeing all the positive reviews in local foodie groups, it was time for a dinner date with the wife. When we arrived, the parking lot was full which was the first sign that we were stepping into a great culinary experience. Doneraki was full of families with smiling faces and the ambiance was amazing. We have not had an experience like we had dining at Doneraki at any other Mexican restaurant. The food was amazing. Meat was flavorful and not overly salted. The portions were just right and what I'm assuming is an avocado jalapeño sauce is the perfect complement to any dish - we kept asking for more. The service from the wait staff could have been better but I give them a pass since they were pretty busy on a Friday night. However, as busy as they were, we received a friendly greeting and were sat immediately upon walking in. Doneraki is a must try if you haven't been and aren't familiar with their other locations. Great to take family and friends who are visiting and want to experience and good Mexican restaurant. read more

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Horrible experience and this was our first time here. We walked in and there is only one other table that has 3 people sitting and they are about finished with their food, our food comes and late and wrong plates and we are four people and the waiter only brings out 3 plates and when we ask where is the other plate he says oh I didn't know everyone was eating, I said you took an order of four plates. Customer service horrible,manager knew of the situation and never apologized I will NEVER be back here again , don't waste your time unless you like horrible food and horrible service. read more

Beautiful restaurant but decor does not make up for food quality. We were served a chargrilled cauliflower (on the house) to try. It was good, but not $15 good. It was a chargrilled cauliflower head topped with Tajin and a chipotle aioli, good choice for a vegetarian if you like cauliflower. For our entree we got a parillada for 4 with beef and sausage. The parillada was okay, nothing to really rave about. The short ribs on it were really tough and the seasonings they used were someone sweet? Maybe they were using seasonings left by the bbq restaurant that use to own the place. The charro beans that came with the fajita however were really good, I'll give them a 10/10 for the charro beans but that's it. The overall taste of everything didn't give Mexican or Tex mex, this place is pretty expensive for the quality. I would not recommend coming here unless they work on their cooking and seasonings. Nojthing about this place besides the charro beans sticks out. Also I found it comical how tiny the birthday flan is, it's about 4 spoons worth! The flan was not good, it was pretty think gelatin, not jiggly or creamy. If you want to try this place go ahead but be prepared for mediocre food at a high price. Service was good, food not so much. read more

Doneraki - Katy - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

Pros - Charro beans were really good Tortillas were yummy Fajita meat was tender and flavorful Cons - Chicken flauta and rice were super dry (I put charro broth on mine) Margaritas (frozen and rocks) had very little alcohol No Happy Hour specials The chips tasted kinda burnt Our waiter was nice, but seemed to have trouble figuring out how to enter our order into his handheld computer. I'm sure it will be easier after a couple of weeks. read more

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At a week open from the time I visited i was very impressed. The service was on point, from the time we arrived and were seated we had a group of 8 and they took care of us fairly fast. Our waiter Giovanni was awesome very attentive always checking in on us. Our order was big and he got everything right no issues. It is noisy after all your typical noose level for any Mexican or tex-mex eatery, it's not so bad. The food was amazing very impressive everything we ordered was cooked and prepared perfect! Highly recommend. I just hope that as time passes they don't lose that drive, that quality because it seems to always happen at other places that with time goes on they cut corners and quality starts to go down. Hopefully this place stays how it is now or keeps improving. One more thing to note is, it is on the pricey side but it was worth it to me on my visit. Just one thing that was odd we got the complimentary chips and salsa like usual and we asked for an extra salsa for the table. Our waiter told us there was another spicier version and if we wanted to try it so we said sure. Now granted it was indeed spicier and it was great when we received our bill we say that sauce came at an extra charge about $4 extra i believe. Not a big deal but I think they should at least tell guests hey that sauce has an extra charge. But other than that awesome place, definitely check it out! read more

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Love love this place . Excellent food , delicious salsas and chips . The service is very good , very friendly ppl we seat at the bar , the flour tortillas are hand made , best ones ever !! The margaritas are to die for . read more

Doneraki - Katy - Ckiken Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

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So disappointed! The nachos were dry and lacked flavor, as soon as you picked one up it broke and required a fork to eat. The fajitas with an extra side of shrimp were hot but all of the meat was dry lacking any flavor. The chicken was like eating cardboard and the shrimp edged on burned. The passion fruit margarita was tasty. Wait staff were pleasant. Will not be going back. read more

Ambiance was typical Mexican restaurant, ordered combo fajita nachos....mediocre at best, skimpy on the pico, sour cream and were bland, ordered the combo fajitas beef chicken and shrimp, on a bed of onions and rice and refried beans....again mediocre at best, chicken and beef were flavorless, shrimp were over cooked, and there are 5 or 6 other Mexican restaurants in a 5 mile area that are better, more flavorful and NOT mediocre. Save your money. read more

Overall a great experience! Beautiful redesign to the previous establishment. Everyone would make sure we had everything we needed even if they weren't our waiter/waitress, down to the owner! It being a new restaurant, there was a bit of a wait, however there is a less wait time for small parties. I see that there has been complaints on the "rude" hostess, I can attest to one of them being monotoned a bit snappy, but was quickly fixed by the second hostess who kindly took us over. Food was great and well worth the wait, especially for the area. Side note, please be kind to the staff, clearly slightly understaffed, and sitting here currently and can hear nothing but complaints from customers wanting free food and not pay while the workers have been nothing but polite and accommodating. read more

Doneraki - Katy - Shrimp quesadillas, 10/10 - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

Beautiful restaurant boasting warm candle light, wall art and a play yard out front with corn hole, jumbo Connect 4 and a teeter totter. Fajitas are tender, salsa and chips get 's, margaritas are full flavored, the rice is fluffy and hot, and there are plenty of tables outside that are ready for dining in gorgeous fall weather. Opening week had a few setbacks (expected), but the managers were quickly accommodating. Great location with easy access off I-10. Coming from West, exit 743A/99 Coming from Houston, exit Katy FT Bend and u-turn. read more

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I will always recommend this restaurant especially on the weekend brunches I don't care how much it cost. The food is so good I've never had a bad experience here. The waiters always come to the table and never have us waiting. read more

Doneraki - Katy - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

Good location with cute decor, the food was okay I wasn't super impressed but it wasn't bad. Are waiter was nice and got us everything we needed and the owner came to talk to us at the end so it was a good experience but wouldn't come back us alone. read more

Sadly on my previous review I said the food "isn't amazing" that was definately a typo. We love the food and it IS amazing. Salsa is a bit hot though. ;) read more

Been twice in the last week. Absolutely delish! I got the Doneraki enchiladas both times and my husband got the pork tamales. Also love that the quality for the kids dishes are just as good as the adults. New favorite Mexican restaurant! Ps, I could drink the green sauce they give you with chips! read more

Doneraki - Katy - Charro beans, rice, Doneraki enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

Only been once but the food was good. Went at lunch, during the week and it was pretty quiet. Server was great. You get 3 dips with your chips, one being queso, so we liked that. A little pricey, but I didn't have to order queso, so probably nets out. We would go back. read more

Great food, great service and we always have a great time here. The atmosphere with live music makes them a must go to if you've never tried them. read more

Definitely not what I was expecting Went to dine in and once we walked in, greeted and seated right away, it seemed pretty slow at the time we went. I will say that the restaurant definitely looked nice inside. We were greeted by our waiter who I guess was coo but dude was lowkey kinda weird, didn't tell us his name tho but was pretty good at being attentive. However I do not understand how our waiter could not tell there was, what seemed to be the soft drink machines part, in my drink?!?! The picture provided was the item in my drink after I poured my bev in another cup As for the food, what Mexican place pairs fries with a burrito? Not sure if the plate came with substitutions upon request, as I assumed it would have came w traditional sides like rice and/or beans. Not to mention the fries tasted so bland just like the meat in my burrito, I didn't even finish my small plate cause of the disappointment. 2/5 plates we received had that same "bland" taste to it. The green "salsa" taste like ranch but with a kick, doesn't even seem homemade unlike the red salsa. Wont be coming back, but I will definitely let my community know about this place and to not come here whatsoever read more

Doneraki - Katy - Beef Fajita Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Although Doneraki appears stunning both on the exterior and interior, the food quality doesn't match the ambiance. On two separate visits, I ordered chicken enchiladas, chicken tacos, chicken quesadillas, but each time, the chicken was disappointingly dry and tough. I can't say the black beans and rice was very good. Additionally, the queso lacked flavor and was overly diluted. The loud music further detracted from the dining experience. Overall (i placed an order to go and waited inside.), I cannot in good conscience recommend this establishment. read more

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Came to try it for the first time. The food was good we ordered tacos Al pastor and the Doneraki plate, with good flavors. Services were good everybody was friendly and attentive, even though they had a big party of people next to us! The place reminded me of the restaurant Mi Tierra in San Antonio. Clean and well decorated. We even got a free pictures collage that were given away for free!! read more

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What can I say that hasn't already been said about the food, service, and ambiance here. I live around the corner from the restaurant and see that it's slammed every single night. It was not busy last night - for once - so I decided to take advantage of that and come thru. Was immediately greeted and seated upon entering. Manager and Hostess who greeted me were great. After being seated, was given a menu, and within a minute, a member of the service staff brought chips and two types of salsa Unfortunately I did have to wait more then ten minutes for my waitress to come by and ask for my drink. I had to actually flag down my hostess as she was seating another family and asked if she could find my waitress and send her my way. The salsa was hot and by that time my mouth was on fire. After another five minutes the waitress, Veronica, finally shows face. By then I made sure I was ready to order as I was afraid how long it would take for her to return post drink order. Once she engaged, I will say she was very pleasant to interact with and provided good recommendations as I had never eaten at any Doneraki location. She and a team mate brought out the food and it was delicious. Had shrimp quesadilla for the appetizer and beef fajitas for my meal. Both items were great and I would absolutely recommend these to others looking for something. Their menu can be intimidating and hard to follow along and focus while reading. There is a lot on it in different fonts and sizes. Your usual faves are there buried in the menu, but it never hurts to ask what specials are. I watched some neighbors orders get delivered and it gave me ideas on what to try next time I am there, and there will be a next time! I got over that initial wait and had a great experience. I hope you will too. read more

Loved it! Food is good, service was darn good, atmosphere great. I was skeptical going it as it was only the first week but the only disappointing thing was being sat next to the door. Lots of food choices, server was knowledgeable in all dishes, the portion of food was large and prices were affordable. read more

Great food and service! I highly recommend. It is as authentic as It gets. The staff is friendly and respectful. read more

Love the atmosphere and enjoyed the food that we ordered. We came here for dinner and there was so much flavor and not so greasy. Their margaritas are delicious. I had their Mercedes and it was fantastic. Perfect balance of alcohol and sweetness. read more

Doneraki - Katy - Drink menu - Mexican Near Me - Katy, Texas