My experience at this establishment was mixed, and it started with confusion before I even placed an order. The cashier informed me that I could not order through her, yet there was no visible signage indicating where customers were supposed to order. For a business operating in a busy beach environment, clear direction and customer flow are essential, and that aspect was noticeably lacking. The seating situation was equally puzzling. After receiving my food, I noticed many people occupying the tables while eating food from completely different establishments. Throughout my visit, groups carrying various meals from around the beach sat freely without being informed otherwise. This gave the impression that the seating area functions more as a public beach dining space than as seating reserved for paying customers. Management may want to evaluate this arrangement, as it can diminish the experience for patrons who purchased food from the restaurant. As for the food itself, the sandwich was undeniably large and offered a generous portion for the price. However, much of the value seemed tied to its size rather than its flavor. The chicken breast was substantial but lacked seasoning and depth of taste. The agua de horchata was even more disappointing, with a flavor that tasted artificial and more reminiscent of a powdered mix than a traditional homemade recipe. Overall, this is not a place that stands out for its atmosphere, food quality, or customer experience. While the portions are impressive, the flavors fail to match the presentation, leaving the impression that you're primarily paying for quantity rather than quality. With improvements to customer service, clearer organization, and more attention to flavor, the experience could be significantly better in the future. Rating: 3/5 stars. Decent portions, but the overall experience and food quality leave plenty of room for improvement. read more

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Wow! I am glad I found this spot on Yelp. The restaurant is at the corner of the block and it has 2 sides to order from which is weird, one has Mexican and the other side has more Americanized food. I ordered a steak Cemitas, steak quesadilla and chorizo taco. The steak Cemitas was my favorite, it was huge with stuffed toppings. The quesadilla was tasty and different from the usual quesadillas, it was so crispy with the toppings on top. The taco was my least favorite, it was plain with just cilantro and onions. The service was pleasant and helpful. It was also a really nice day to enjoy authentic Mexican food sitting outside. read more

Dona Zita - 1221 Bowery St, Brooklyn, NY 11224 : Coney Island hidden gem Stopped by Dona Zita for a flavor bomb of a meal and left seriously impressed. I ordered the Pork Cemita -- a beautiful sesame seed bun stacked with tender pork, Oaxaca cheese, creamy avocado, onion, papalo, chipotle, and mayo. This was hands down the best Cemita I've ever had. Every bite had that perfect mix of smokey heat, richness, and crunch. And let's talk about their Flamin' Hot Cheetos Elotes... they did it RIGHT. Spicy, cheesy, creamy, crunchy -- everything you want in street corn and then some. If you're near Coney Island and looking for some real-deal Mexican street food vibes, Dona Zita is a must. #DonaZita #ConeyIslandEats #CemitaCravings #FlaminHotElotes #BrooklynEats #NYCFoodie #StreetFoodGoals #FoodieInTheBigApple2025 read more

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Typical yelp reviewers giving 5 stars when the food was not good at all. The sandwiches are huge but not tasty so I ended up not eating half of it and throwing it away. read more

Good value for your money for sure. The sandwiches are ENORMOUS; I was absolutely stuffed after only eating half. I had the cemita with breaded chicken and was it the best sandwich I've had? No, but there's something to be said about a sandwich that feeds you for 2 days. Of the cons-- couldn't get used to the papalo leaves, wasn't a fan of the flavor (although that's a personal thing). I also thought the breaded chicken could have been crispier. Adding their complimentary salsa verde sauce improved the flavor by a lot though. They also have a bathroom and a decently sized seating area, which is a definite plus for Coney Island. read more

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A must if you come to coney island... Food and service is always great! Ambiance is cute! read more

UPDATE : July 18 1:54p second time here and unfortunately it wasn't as good as the first time. Had to delete my first review; made a minor mistake the female cashier made it a big deal. The employees seemed more concerned about socializing vs my food. The cashier decided to argue with me over the mistake so I'll NEVER be back again. There tacos aren't good enough for them to be acting like. Stopped by Taqueria where they treated me with alil more respect read more

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Amazing service , great food, and truly a bang for your buck. The food here tastes phenomenal, and when you come here you'll always want to come back. When I go to Coney Island this is my go to spot EVERY time! read more

Pleasantly surprised by this joint. It's a family run Mexican restaurant tucked away between Surf Ave and the Boardwalk. I don't typically enjoy Tacos from restaurants as I feel like you never get your moneys worth. These tacos were $5 a pop, hearty, and delicious. Give this place a shot. It's a hidden gem. Shout out to Ronald for the great service. read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Mexican is not New York's calling card. It never was, and never will be. So know that before going into any Mexican eatery in this city. Now that you know this, you should also know I came here once earlier in the summer, and absolutely hated it. But so I would not cut off my nose despite my face, I decided not to write a review... for the time being. Fast forward a few months later, I had a weird craving for Mexican, and knowing this exists, I gave it another chance (it also helps I live nearby). This time, I ordered a Cemita con Pollo Milanesa, also known as a chicken cutlet sandwich in Spanish. It comes with sliced avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and with some spicy peppers to give it a kick, all served on a sesame seed roll. I also ordered a mango drink to help keep things down. For almost $20, you get a generous sized sandwich and a nice sized drink. It is cash only, but they have ATM's on the side where you can... no just have cash with you, cash only. So is this better than what I had the first time? Yes. But with a side of caution. The sandwich is delicious, with a bountiful array of flavors. It all balances well, and the spice is enough to handle without losing your edge. But you have to eat this with a fork on hand because it will start spilling out. The generous portion of cheese will do that. If you want to be brave, then simply eat it with two hands, but do not say I did not say I told you so. It is a messy sandwich. The mango drink is refreshing without going too overboard on the flavor. With my redemption complete, I will return, knowing mine, and this city's limitations. read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Cemita with Pollo Milanesa - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great servicio prices are reasonable the cemita de milanesa de pollo was so delicious I so recommend the best one I had ever tried if you at coney island and got hugrey I recommend for shure this mexican corner restaurant I loved it. Calm and chill ambiance read more

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I ordered the tostada and the tacos. The steak taco hit the spot, good flavor and texture. Would def recommend if you're in that area.

I use to have a cemita de milanesa de polo from here since before Covid when I use to work in Coney Island. To be able to come back years later and it still be here is the best feeling ever. When you're craving a big cemita or Mexican food in Coney Island this is the spot! It is extremely clean always their seating area, tables everything. They have a variety of options to choose from but the cemita never misses! You get a large sandwich chicken cuter or choice of your own meat for $15! Some may say this price is steep yes before it use to be $10 but inflation affected everything now. So for $15 for this large portion not bad. It's flavorful delicious and authentic down to the pápalo and chipotle ! It is a CASH ONLY establishment so take cash because the ATM is $5 service fee which is crazy. So overall my go to when in coney when I'm hungry ! read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Cemita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The chorizo cemitas sandwich at cash-only Dona Zita ($15) was unlike any other sandwich I've had in New York. A mythically large sandwich stuffed with so much chorizo, some kind of crunchy slaw, and possibly multiple stewed chipotle peppers? Mine came 8/10 spicy and 10/10 delicious. Took half home because I didn't realize how big it would be (next day: still yum). Next time, I'll plan to share with a friend. read more

Amazing spot! Stopped by Coney Island and saw Dona Zita for the first time! Who doesn't love Mexican food?! I got a carnitas taco and it was delicious and they were not cheap with the meat like most restaurants are doing! friendliest staff I've encountered and it's a family owned business! Support small businesses definitely stop by and support this local restaurant! Plenty of outdoor seating available and indoors as well. They make the food in front of you also so I'm definitely coming back to Dona Zita when in Coney Island! read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas taco so juicy! Chicken taco is very flavorful. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They have a lot of very clean and shaded outdoor seating. They are also close to the boardwalk & very accessible! The have very affordable vegetarian tacos! Which was nice to see. Beware if you have celiacs though-- the shells are flour! And the base is mushroom which I didn't see noted on the sign. But it's still pretty tasty. read more

If first impressions determine a second visit, I'd come here 1,000 more times. Shared tacos and flautas. Flautas: Pollo. Literally such a massive portion and cooked/seasoned immaculately. 10/10 Tacos: Carnitas (pork): absolutely perfect 10/10, Pollo (chicken): 6/10 because it could've used a little more seasoning, Bistec (steak): 8/10 because it was beautifully seasoned but just a touch on the chewy side, and Chorizo (Mexican sausage): 9/10 because the carnitas blew everything out of the water but this one was absolutely delicious. In all this place deserves 5 stars because the quality and flavor was on point ! They also have a condiments bar with homemade pico, fresh cucumbers, crema, and two types of salsas (green and red, both so good) read more

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Muy rica la comida, pedí una gordita de pollo, mi esposo pidió una torta y estaba muy rico. El servicio súper lindo y amables todos. Un ambiente muy bonito la verdad fue una experiencia agradable. recomendable! read more

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Wow did not expect to find this hidden gem in Coney Island! Reasonable price for Coney Island and amazing portion! Ordered the spicy meat taco and the bistec torta. Did not expect it to be such a huge portion. Unlimited sauced, radish and lime on the side. The spicy meat taco was very flavorful. The bistec torta was so amazing! It was filled with lots of beef, avocado, lettuce and pickled spicy vegetable. Every bite was satisfying and made us crave for more. This will definitely be our prefer food stand in Coney Island! read more

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Excellent tacos for $4. They have 2 lines, one for just tacos in the entrance and the other line to order everything else. They have HUGE sandwiches: tortas, cemetas, also quesadillas, burritos, etc... I am such a big fan of the tacos I hardly ever get anything else, although the sandwiches are delicious too! 3-4 tacos is the perfect end to a day at the beach especially after some beers. I usally go for chicken, al pastor (pork) and carne enchilada (spicy beef). The vegetable taco is also great. I get mine "con todo", with everything, lettuce and cilantro. There is a little fixings bar near the register where you can add hot sauce (green and super spicy red), salsa, limes and some radish slices to calm the spicy heat in my mouth. Great taco place, nice size portions and they are always busy. They have plenty of bench seating outside to stay, or take it to go and have a meal on the beach. read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Chicken, Carne enchilada, and al pastor tacos, late night after beers = perfection. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The best tostadas I have ever tasted . The price is very reasonable. The servers are friendly. On summer days it tends to get crowded service goes according to the crowd. It is an outdoor place it tends to get crowded in the summer however the tables are always clean. read more

Really good clean Mexican food. Excellent flavors. Amazing prices. Friendly staff. Always be a pleasure when at Coney Island read more

The best Mexican food I've found in the NYC area!!! This Texan was so excited for a feast of tacos, tostadas, and even a cemita. A Jamaica agua fresca too, of course. The prices are reasonable and each dish is loaded with meat and other veggies. The carnitas was tender and flavorful and the Pollo was juicy with an interesting sauce. The cemita was massive! A beautiful chipotle pepper, avocado, and bistec masterpiece. The piles of fresh oaxacan cheese topped everything off nicely. The only downside for me was just how lettuce and cilantro was on top of everything - a bit distracting and difficult to eat. But that is easily removed. The pico de gallo is fresh and the red and green sauces are rico y picante! read more

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It is unusual to be the one star on what looks like a 4-star establishment. This was brought to me for lunch, mid-day after work on a Saturday, and I was hungry. I finally had a more than the little cake I started my morning with, a sandwich and tostada, but when I finally take a bite it was like... what is this? I had a steak tostada and a steak torta, two of my favorite things, so I have had them all over anywhere I can get them. If you know Brooklyn, then you that there is a great handful of spots to get wonderful tacos from. That being said, why Coney Island? Rides, games, I get it, amazing time, but why lax on the tacos? It's so strange, and I am so mad because it LOOKS GOOD, BUT it tastes like WATER. Steak, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, pickled jalapeno, beans, etc, all typical ingredients of a torta, but here, somehow tasted like a cucumber sandwich, no flavor. Add smoky hot sauce, now it's a spicy cucumber sandwich. Add salt. Salt brings out the flavor in anything, and that's what it hit me. This food is old. Flavorless, gummy and old. No thanks. Despite how many options are available for great Mexican food, we took a recommendation from someone to try this place. Well that person has been banned from future suggestions. Thank you, but never again. read more

I've ordered on location and had it delivered though a delivery service. Delicious! $8 gorditas. They're huge. Tried the chorizo ones and the carnitas. Both are amazing! Walking distance to Coney Island Beach. You can walk to it from Best Western Coney Island Inn (w 13th Street) and the Sleep Inn (stillwell ave). They make things fresh so be patient if you order at their location. Can't beat the prices! Yum. read more

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This place is freakin amazing. Find a $5 lunch here at coney-- that's a gem! I always get the tostadas and torta. Man do they pack on the fillings. It leaves you feeling full and satisfied with authentic mexican cuisine. You can tell the employees work their asses off at this place and deserve the tips they ask for in the plastic cups hung around the umbrellas on the tables. Very friendly service and amazing mexican food read more

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I didn't think Coney Island would have anything decent to eat but I was wrong. I was at the beach with a friend and while leaving we were hungry and wanted something quick to eat. We settled with Dona Zita since there were quite a bit of people eating at this place. We initially wanted tacos but ended up getting a Quesadilla and a Torta. I originally ordered a quesadilla and gordita, but being that you had to order with the lady who was cooking, she misheard me and heard torta. They also have music blasting so you definitely have to speak up there. But regardless, the mistake was a blessing because we loved the torta. We got it with chorizo which was really flavorful. The sandwich itself was also HUGE. We could barely wrap out mouths around it. As for the quesadilla, we got it with chicharron and I would pass on this next time. The chicharron gets soggy because it's covered with a lot of things. It was also a bit hard to eat because the utensils could barely cut it. I came here again another time and this time we sticked with the sandwiches. We got a steak cemita and carnita torta. Both were really good and huge again. Both came with slightly different fillings. The steak had some chipotle peppers in it which gave it a little kick. The carnita came with pickled jalapenos instead. Both were good but I preferred the carnitas a little more only because I preferred the texture of the meat more compared to the steak. The steak was cut up into tiny pieces and almost pellet like, but a little lacking in flavor by itself. read more

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Tostada was good but their Elote are Awesome. Everytime I come to Coney Island this is one of my stops read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Definitley the place to get food in Coney Island beach area. Although they dont serve alcohol they allow alcohol from the Margaritas Restaurant around the corner! Service was very friendly and place is cute and small. Cant believe I have missed this joint! I ordered a Carnitas tostada which was $5 but holy moly it was loaded with cheese guac tomato and meat. My husband got the Flautas which are fried rolled tacos he got chicken. Very yummy, service was prompt, clean area, nice music along the patio. Will definitely come again I really wanted to order the Cemita but seeing the portions ima wing it and come hungry or hangry lol totally recommend glad I came on mh day of here read more

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The lines were long but the food was worth it! There was one line for tacos and one line for other food which was confusing and a bit inconvenient. The service was good and efficient. read more

Easily the best tacos I've had in the New York area so far. I had a carnitas and chorizo taco with a little of both of the salsas. The meats had flavor and the veggies were fresh. At a price point of $3.50 a taco, it was awesome. Doesn't hurt that it's outside and you can enjoy the sun. read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas and Chorizo Taco - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Glad my gf and I bumped into this place on a Saturday night while strolling through Coney because her and I were starving! We didn't eat much at this place -- in fact, just one taco each -- but from what people were ordering, the volume of guests, and the seemingly popularity of their corn on the cob, this joint is legit. What she ordered: carnitas. What I ordered: chorizo. I liked my chorizo taco but I wasn't so thrilled. It was tasty, but lacking a punch that I get whenever I eat the chorizo taco from Rockaway Taco. They're alike but different in many ways. Still flavorful but not great. I wish I had gotten to try the carnitas, which looked super ah-mah-zing. I will, however, give this establishment 3 stars because of its popularity, quality food (taken the gf's opinion into account of her carnitas), the outrageously mouth-watering menu, and for the staff's quick hands with the food-handling. I wish there were more seating available but considering it's really a shack that HAPPENS to have enough space for some seating, I won't hold much of a grudge. read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is the best Mexican I have had in New York City. I know you find this disarming, friends, but I am from California and so you must heed my words. And whenever I'm home in San Francisco, say ensconced on a bench at the fabulous Taqueria Vallarta, the most immediate thing I realize I've missed is the vibrancy of the ingredients. Bright flavors come from fresh vegetables and Doña Zita is an oasis of thoughtful flavor in this desert of Mexican food that is Our Fair City. Other pluses: this being Coney Island, the prices are rock bottom: two dollars for the pictured (massive) tacos. Place your order and she grills up the onions for you straight away, along with some meat, and then you dress with limitless supplies of pico de gallo and a few salsas yourself. It looks as if she uses a second griddle for vegetarians! Doña Zita and the others are kind and charming. I know you love your Red Hook truck or your hole-in-the-wall Jackson Heights secret, but I put forward Doña as a worthy rival. With her own permanent stand, she bests the trucks, and with the sunlight shining through her umbrellas, somehow the food shines so much more brightly than in the Heights. My bestie and I snacked there (two tacos per), rode the Cyclone and wandered the beach, and came back for two more. You have got to check this place out. read more

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Why pay $10 for a funnel cake when you can get away from tourists and inhale some spicy pork awesomeness for so much cheaper? At Dona Zita's, tacos are $3 and tortas (toasted sandwiches) are $8. The menu is simple but has chicken, pork, veggies, beef, and chorizo. They also have Jarritos and agua fresca. Perry got a sampling of different tacos while i opted for the larger enchilada torta. It was as big as my head! The meal was big on quantity, but I did feel that the meat could have been jucier. I'll totally be back when I'm in the neighborhood, simply because its a great cheap eat. Keep it up guys! read more

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I ordered the potato flautas, a chicken taco and a fried pork taco. This was the best Mexican food I have had since coming to NYC! I've been here working during COVID, and the options for delivery or takeout have been limited because of the pandemic. But I've been eating from different places 4-5 times a week (that's what living out of a hotel does). And these were bomb! They were perfectly packed and transported. The food was still hot. And everything was flavorful and juicy. Nothing was cold, dried out, or bland like so many other places I've had food delivered from. I was literally in heaven while eating my dinner! read more

The food is good however the lack of attention and care of the staff is truly upsetting. On a visit, a drunk group of people came in without masks on, and the staff said nothing. Later, a man from the group walked towards the back of the local and began peeing while people around were eating. I motioned to the staff to get their attention ,and point out that this was disgusting. They did nothing . The "staff" were two men just standing and seeing this drunk pee and did not do anything . Someone else pointed it out and the "staff" just looked down clearly ignoring it. This was not only disgusting to witness but also experience as we were eating. It is infuriating to see the lack of response and care from the staff. Truly disappointed.simply wish the staff would have responded read more

A little gem amongst the busy area of Coney Island/ Luna park. Hidden on the tiny street of Bowery behind some arcade rooms you'll find some really awesome Mexican food. My friend and I were in the area lookin for a quick lunch. Aside from Nathan's famous all the other restaurants here have horrendous reviews. It was a surprise to see a little small shop like this one to be so highly rated so we decided to give it a shot. Definitely a great find. We ordered the carnitas tostadas, carnita tacos, and a quesadilla. Super fresh and huge huge portions!The pile of carnitas was juicy and tender. Large amounts of oaxacan cheese , avocado, and toppings. The great thing was they also have a DIY toppings bar with salsa, hot sauce, and sour cream. The quesadilla was unique as well. Thicker than normally and it was grilled to a crispy cheesy perfection. Overall a decent experience and I would come here again if I'm at Coney Island. read more

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The staff is welcoming and accommodating in helping to understand the menu. Though, I don't have enough experience in Authentic Mexican food. This is one of the best food I have experienced. I felt like I was magically transported to Mexico. I ordered the Tostada with Verde (green sauce). If you want some spice add verde sauce. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Came here on a friday night and this place is by far the best mexican food I've found around Coney Island. This place is right across from Luna Park. If you just want tacos you can order them from the front of the restaurant and anything else is ordered from the side. The prices are reasonable and the food is loaded with meat and other toppings. Ordered two tacos and did not expect such a huge portion. On the side you have options to add green, white and hot sauce to your meal. Service will depend on how busy the place is and seating is limited and outdoors. Overall my tacos were flavorful and filling. read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm usually not the type of person to eat from places are hole in the walls. But when I heard chatter about how good this place was AND they had vegetarian options I was sold. There were 2 separate lines, one for tacos one for everything else. We just got tacos but next time I am getting the enchiladas. All the food is made to order. I ordered 3 veggie tacos and they were HUGE. At authentic Mexican places they normally don't have a veggie option so I was so excited. The tacos were two tortillas, beans, Lettuce, cilantro, cheese, avocado, and tomato. They had salsa and sour cream to dress your own taco with. Will 100% be back! read more

Doña Zita Mexican Restaurant - Veggie Tacos - HUGE! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York