We met some friends at La Doña Mezcaleria and it was amazing! I started with a seasonal mocktail called La Mariposa and then my husband and I split the lamb flautas and the molcajete de Adelitas. The molcajete was good but the lamb flautas stole the show! The flavor and sauce they were served in were incredible. The table also shared a piece of tres leches cake and it was very good too. Would definitely come back! read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Tres leches cake - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Checked this place out for their Taco Tuesday deal, and it was absolutely worth it! The street tacos are about $2-$4 depending on the protein you choose to get. They are connected to Adelitas by a kitchen, and we sat out on the outdoor patio which is covered and heated and super comfortable even on a colder evening. I ordered the carne asada and carnitas tacos, plus a house marg and chips and salsa for the table. Everything came out extremely fast, and the tacos were fantastic for the price. They did not skimp out on the amount of filling and everything was packed with flavor! Service was quick and friendly, and the whole experience was enjoyable. Excited to come back for this deal! read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Carne Asada and Carnitas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had a lovely evening at La Doña enjoying food from Adelita's and Mezcal drinks from the mezcaleria. The service was great and everything we ordered was delicious. The area we were seated in was chilly so bring layers if it's cold outside. I would highly recommend the Olas de Rubi for a unique mezcal mixed drink and the seafood molcajete was delicious too! read more

Love La Doña Mezcaleria! Cozy inside with a great patio for date night. The house margaritas were tasty, carne asada enchiladas juicy and flavorful, and the rice was spot on. The lamb flautas were the star of the night, we'd come back just for those. Finished with tres leches cake, which was the perfect ending. Service was great. Maggie was fantastic! read more

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This place has a small hole in the wall feeling. While I've been to Adelita's next door, I didn't realize there was a connected restaurant here. While the carne asada tacos felt pretty ordinary to me, there were a few things that stood out to me while dining here! First of all, the lamb flautas were perfect. The flavor was delicious and the flautas were crisped to perfection! I'm glad we decided to try these instead of opting for the chips and guacamole. The flour tortillas that came with the steak plate were sooo soft and so good as well. I thought to myself, that's a quality tortilla! The Mula Sabia I ordered without knowing it was a mezcal, but was really impressed by all the flavors. It was an interesting drink that I'm glad I tried, and would recommend to folks who want to try mezcal or aren't too off put by smokiness. I am giving this place four stars for those three elements. Service was good! They came and checked on us after a loud crash and I thought the gesture was really nice. read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here during happy hour. Ordered the lamb taquitos and cheese funduta dip. SSOOOO delicious! Their green sauce taste so good! Guessing it was homemade. Very good drinks as well! Service was great as well. Cute set up read more

Came here on a date night and was pleasantly surprised that we made it in time for the tail end of happy hour AND it was Taco Tuesday - can't beat that! We sat at the bar which had a great vibe. I will note it was a tight fit and certainly not stroller friendly so making a reservation may not go amiss. They also have a stellar outdoor patio area. I had the house margarita that was exactly as expected and a good HH deal. We sat at the bar and given the massive variety of mezcals, I think next time (and yes there totally will be one) I'd like to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. For food, it was Taco Tuesday so... tacos, obviously. Also a great deal, ranging from $2-$4. I had the pollo, veggie, and their weekly specialty taco which was poblanos and cheese. The flavors were great but 2/3 were quite wet and unfortunately led to a soggy taco that fell apart. read more

10/10 will come here any Tuesday I get the chance. My partner and I came last week not knowing it was a deal for tacos Tuesday. $2 of all flavors and holy mezcal smoke were they delicious. Ordered the coin margaritas and also got the trio of salsas and chips. You guys, everything was so well executed, the salsa, the food, THE SPEED. It was like a well-oiled machine. I cannot wait to taste through the menu of not only food but the drinks as well. I don't think there's a single negative here, just a job well done all around. We love you guys! read more

I had the best experience here! The bar is so inviting, the staff is so amazing, the Mezcal selection very legit and the food delicious. I would highly recommend to everyone! read more

Food: happy hour and $2 tacos on Tuesdays honestly can't be beat. (1) carnitas taco: was definitely my favorite. Has onion and tomato on top. Fresh and delicious Al pastor taco: maybe I just don't like these in general because I'm always disappointed. The pineapple was fresh but the meat was overcooked Pablano pepper special taco: super spicy, couldn't eat (2) Queso: sooo good. Probably the best queso I've ever had. It has chorizo and peppers and it's so flavorful. Usually I don't like chorizo in it because it's too greasy and it wasn't in this (3) $2 chips/salsa on happy hour. Salsa is flavorful but thin Service: nothing to complain about Ambience: we only sat outside so I didn't even see the inside. But the back patio is huge and covered, and has mist fans which was nice read more

We were hungry after snowmobiling near vail in the afternoon. Due to I-70 closures we were rerouted through Denver. We ate at La Dona and had Andy as our server. He was amazing!!! My BF is on a "carnivore" diet and Andy had the perfect suggestion of molcajete de adelitas. Oh my goodness I have never had flavors like these. And the chips and salsa were incredible! My BF got an extra serving of chicken, and I got a chicken taco. Andy suggested a beautiful purple drink. I forget the name but it had lavender in it and it was so good too! Amazing service, ambiance, and the food was the best of our trip!!! We absolutely will be back! read more

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La Doña Mezcaleria is a perfect spot for those Tuesday Taco cravings. Located near the corner of Broadway and Louisiana in Denver. The patio vibes and the atmosphere lured me in. It's pretty busy come sunset. I suggest you come a bit before your stomach tells you to feed it. My wait time was about 30 minutes. My server was Andrew and he was great. He offered paper menus if I didn't want to use the QR code to see the menu on my phone. I scanned the cocktails, there was tequila and mezcal from $6 a shot as well as the high end upwards of $50+. I took that $6 shot and a jarrito mandarin soda in a bottle. Chips were on the appetizer menu with guacamole but I opted for salsa instead. These are not bottomless. The salsa unfortunately missed the mark for me and was a bit watery and not that tasty. I was hoping this wasn't a precursor to the $2 Tacos I ordered. I ordered 1 carne Asada and 2 carnitas tacos . They were delicious! Also ordered was an enchiladas with chicken. Those were flavorful and the rice was perfectly seasoned. The food and drinks came to my table in a short amount of time and last call was 8:30 as they close at 9pm on certain days. That's smart in this area after dark. Parking is street parking and hard to come by. This is a good choice of food in the vast places to eat in the area. read more

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Absolutely loved our dinner here. All of the food was fantastic, especially the mole. Our server was super knowledgeable and curated a mezcal flight based on my preferences. read more

Wow!!! Amazing food! We stopped in while visiting the area and opted for outdoor dining. The food was delicious, flavorful, and well seasoned. The guacamole was fresh and not too spicy. They also have a great salsa appetizer trio that we shared. We shared the entrees- starting with molcajete de adelitas (10/10). This was such a stand out! It came to the table sizzling. The taste and flavor of every component blended together perfectly. I also found the entire dish unique with the use of melted cheese. We also shared the mole oxaca which was great (8/10) - although this dish was good, it was not nowhere near as unique as the molcajete.the Naranja Fresca was a nice fresh mezcal cocktail. Olas de rubi was good too but not as light with the added egg white. Overall, great food and drinks, nice atmosphere and good service. I would go back for lunch or a more casual dinner. read more

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Me and my boyfriend have been looking for a good taco restaurant, tacos were amazing! Our drink was 10/10, they also had a good variety of Mezcal and Raicilla read more

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Pretty average, I would maybe come back in the future but it wouldn't be in my first 5 choices. The food was good but not GREAT. my friend had the chimichanga-- notes are that it should have had more substance, she barely tasted any beans or veggies. And she didn't like the sauce she ordered, hence a very "mid" experience. I ordered tacos! You get three you can mix and match (except the fish, bummer!). I loved the al pastor. No sides or anything come with. We ordered the salsa flight & guac, both were delish. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, the atmosphere of the place is fun too. read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Wow, this place surprised us both. We weren't expecting such perfection, but then again, when you look at the Yelp reviews, it isn't off the table to expect legit amazing. Legit amazing is what we got. First, can we talk about the bar? It's absolutely gorgeous with the back lighting and bottle arrangement. I loved the cushioned seats also and all the wood. There are also community style seating as well as traditional tables, all minimally decorated but done so well. The entire vibe of La Dona is inviting, mellow, and relaxing. I felt myself exhaling as we walked in! And, we haven't even gotten to Happy Hour. Double wow. Flavors were so on point, cooked to order and visually pleasing. Happy Hour was perfect. We ordered Chips + Queso, Queso Fundido and Lamb Flautas. We left nothing, haha. I loved my Paloma - maybe too much. This was some easy drinking, lol. This is one of those places we will certainly return to and bring friends. Really well done! read more

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La Doña is a perfect spot for an evening out or a casual get together. I'm a fan of Adelita's and I just learned La Dona is a sister restaurant. La Dona's has a great covered patio with the same delicious food from Adelita's plus a variety of cocktails which can be ordered with or without spirits. Our server was polite and quick to take our order. Our food came out quickly. I ordered the tacos and I like that you can mix and match. I ordered lengua and asada on this occasion but it doesn't matter which ones I order - I like them all. If you're looking for a sweet treat order the flan. It's creamy, sweet and light. read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Coco morada - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The Skinny: AMAZING drinks - food was surprisingly mediocre. (drinks 5/food 3) The Overview: First off, I was very excited to try this place since I had heard rave reviews about drinks & food. We started off with some drinks, we ended up with the Raices Profundas, Seda Verde, and Cigarro De Papa. All the drinks were amazing - almost too easy going down. Refreshing, well balanced, unique and pretty. The bartenders know what they are doing! After having amazing drinks I was pretty pumped for the food. Unfortunately - it missed the mark for me . They had food from their sister restaurant Adelitas. I had the taco dish with Lengua, carne asada, and carnitas. Overall the tacos all were a bit on the bland side and lacked seasoning. Maybe it was my over hyped expectations from being blown away by the drinks - but even with some salsa there was much left to be desired flavor-wise in the food. Vibes/service: Overall, the spot is situated in a great spot on broadway - close enough to stuff but not in the central so that its too rowdy. There's an outdoor patio with plenty of seating and an indoor area with tables & bar seating - I'd recommend indoors for a better vibe. The bar is where its at and you get to see all the mezcal and tequilas they have on hand - very impressive! Service was friendly and quick. Would I come back: Drinks were so great I'd definitely come back - and from all the rave reviews I'd be willing to give the food another shot as well. Maybe just an off night. read more

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I may be one of the last residents in Denver to discover this happening place. Based on the line out the door, I would agree with the queue and get in it! We were able to squeeze in for a drink at the bar during their rush time on a Saturday night. Well worth it! The flavors chosen for each cocktail made here, intertwine to give you a refreshing and unique taste of mezcal, and in my particular drink, lavender and coconut- the Coco Morado. This mezcaleria is well worth every dollar you spend. La Doña has taco Tuesdays and discounted Mezcal selections on Wednesday. If you haven't hopped on the mezcal train, this is the place to start as it is on the list for being one of the best mezcaleria's in the nation. This is also the sister bar to Desert Social 200ft away :) read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Coco Morado! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Recently named by Forbes as "one of the best Mezcal bars in America", La Doña Mezcaleria does not disappoint. There are plenty of options for seating in this busy place. We chose to sit at the bar area. Bartenders are friendly but super busy. While sipping on a cocktail, it's fun to look at the many brands of mezcal and their beautiful labels. La Doña has an extensive selection of mezcal for tasting and amazing seasonal cocktails that highlight the smokiness of mezcal. I opted for Flor de Vida - a colorful cocktail with Madre Mezcal, orange blossom, prickly pear, and citrus sparkling rosé. Definitely a place I will return to closer to when they open to avoid crowds. read more

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We all love a good Taco Tuesday, am I right?! I was here visiting for a work trip and I hit up this place with my coworker and his lovely wife to grab some dinner! It was a beautiful night out so we ended up sitting outside on the patio area and really enjoying the evening! We ordered some queso and guacamole to start. And of course, had to have the house mezcal margarita with salt. It was delicious! I'm a HUGE fan of mezcal so I had to get it. It was super refreshing! The queso and guacamole were also so delicious. Our server was great and made sure he took care of us all night long, which was great. For the tacos, I believe they had some deals for Taco Tuesday, so I ordered a couple of them. The tacos were really good, too! Definitely a great spot I would think for a happy hour or even a dinner with friends. I definitely enjoyed it! read more

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The best mezcal margarita ever! I love this place! So awesome come here for food and. Drinks read more

La Doña is a Mezcal-centric cocktail bar serving Mexican street food in rustic digs behind Adelitas. We arrived at La Doña and were seated at a table by the bar. The aesthetic was lively and there was a line out the door when we arrived (which can be attributed to La Doña's Happy Hour which also runs on Saturdays from 4pm-6pm). There was a large patio that was covered and heated. The bar was an intimate, low-lit space harboring top-shelf mezcals. Our server Julie was awesome - she was knowledgeable on the entire menu & led us through their robust selection of mezcals and recommended her favorite cocktails & food options. You can't go to La Doña and not do a flight of Mezcal. Our flight included the Wahaka Espadín Botaniko, the Quiereme Mucho Tepextate, and the Bozal Tobala. The Wahaka Espadín Botaniko was a clean mezcal (almost reminiscent of gin) with a hint of juniper and cardamom. The Quiereme Mucho Tepextate was floral with an earthy finish. The Bozal Tobala was bright and citrus forward. This was the start to a very fun meal. The Banana Con Clase was made with Mezcal Veras reposado, Rhum JM Volcanique, tepache, & walnut. This cocktail surprised me in the best way - not a cocktail I would regularly order but I loved it. It was a unique spirit forward drink (like a mezcal old fashioned) with a hint of banana sweetness. The Mezcalrita was made with Madre Mezcal Espadin, fresh lime, & house-made simple syrup. The Raices Profundas was made with La Luna Cupreata, Lejay Creme de Cassis, beet, lemon, rosemary, & egg white. The Coco Morado was made with Tequila Ocho Blanco, coconut, guava, & lavender - lovely cocktail in looks & taste. We started the meal off right with a Chips & Salsa flight - they had a great variety of salsas & sauces (truly something for everyone). If I had to pick, my favorite was the chipotle sauce but I really liked trying them all! The Tartar De Atun was made with Ahi Tuna marinated in soy sauce, served on a bed of avocado, onion, tomato, topped with a balsamic drizzle and toasted sesame seeds. Beautiful, bright, & refreshing - the tuna was high quality and topped a high cylinder of avocado. For famous dishes, we had the Molcajete De Adelitas made with marinated grilled steak, chicken & shrimp with a spicy tomato, cheddar cheese sauce, accompanied by green onions, nopales and panela cheese. Corn and flour tortillas were served on the side. The molcajete is a must order - it was piping hot, mouthwatering stew goodness that I couldn't get enough of. This dish had amazing, authentic flavor that stayed hot the whole meal due to the stone bowl. The Mole Verde was a slow cooked chicken thigh smothered with mole pipian and served with yellow rice, refried beans, lettuce and pico de gallo. The chicken was tender and juicy and paired well with the vibrant mole. The Enchiladas de Oaxaca was made with three corn tortillas filled with cheese & carnitas and served with refried beans, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, and mole. The classic Oaxacan-style enchiladas were doused in sauce and stuffed with meat & melty oaxaca cheese making for savory bites. read more

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I'm SO GLAD we stopped by to eat here on a whim. Our server was so helpful and friendly! I'm glad she gave us the inside scoop on the moles because they were amazing! My husband and I ordered a mole Oaxaca and mole verde dish each so we could try them both. I loved both of them!! The verde has a lighter, fresher flavor profile and the Oaxaca is smoky with a really robust depth of flavor. The enchiladas and chicken they were spread on top of were also beautifully made. The ambiance inside and also on their expansive patio is fun, slightly romantic but still casual. I would highly recommend La Doña for date night, girls night, solo night, any night... read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Mole Oaxaca on top of slow cooked chicken thighs. Served with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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What a great little sister to Adelitas! I had been several times when it was still to Palenque, and while I loved the cocktails, I was never super impressed with the food. I finally had the opportunity to check out La Dona for a friend's birthday and was super impressed with the improvements. The all season patio is fantastic as it doubles the space, provides warmth in the winter, and equally as important, shade in the summer! The mezcal list is extensive with some serious big hitters, but they also have lots of classics and twists on classics- like the mezcal old fashioned. The food was excellent- big shout out to head chef, Danny! I absolutely loved the spice level in many of the dishes. We had mostly apps, queso, guac, and ceviche, and they were all awesome. I especially loved the ceviche- I am not normally a fan of shrimp but the citrus and spice was perfection. Can't wait to come back to sample more of the menu and maybe a mezcal tasting! read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Mezcal old fashioned - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Went here for a date with my husband and tried the Molcajete de Vegetales, it was amazing!!! Shout out for having real, deal intentional and delicious vegetarian meals. The meat options looked amazing as well. We will be back!! What a fun spot with a nice patio too. read more

Great little spot to get some drinks and food. tuna tare tare was amazing! Paloma and aloe margarita were delicious. One of the tacos tortillas was soggy so asked for another to put the meat on and was charged for it. Also asked for limes for the fish tacos and was charged for those. Aside from that, would recommend! read more

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Came here Friday at 6pm, waited about 30 min for a table after putting my name down. Sat outside. Quite a lot of seating. The bathroom situation suuuuuckeed. There were like two restrooms and they were always occupied. They should have more bathrooms for such a big place! I think they're connected with Adelitas. same owners or something? Chips and salsa were alright, salsa had quite a kick The molcajete de adelitas ($38) was a bowl of steak, shrimp, cheese, etc and we got both flour and corn tortillas. It was tasty! Especially when I added tobasco sauce. I liked the flour tortillas more than the corn. I think this dish is meant for two people? Idk but I could have eaten the whole thing myself. I would come back to try more. read more

We went to go eat at Adelitas and there was a 20 minute wait. While walking around the block we discovered this was part of the same restaurant. This restaurant had selections for both restaurants! We decided to eat inside because it was a little cool out. The service was friendly and quick. First we had the Lamb Flautitas appetizer the sauce was the best we ever had. We went with the waiter's selection and ordered the molecejete de Mariscos it was amazing served in stone, still sizzling throughout the meal coming with our soft tortillas on the side It was enough for 2 people. My daughter ordered the enchiladas, and her fiancé ordered the Carne Asada. Both were very happy with their meals but eyeing ours. We will definitely return on our next visit. read more

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The MARGARITA FLIGHT This was everything. Sweet, spicy and light. The queso fundido was some of the best I've had in Colorado, cute outdoor seating. Need to come back for the molejete. read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Margarita flight, queso - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food was so good! I had their breakfast burrito and it was delicious. A lot of food for the price too. Service was slow is the only reason I'm not scoring 5 stars read more

This place is amazing and the cocktails are to die for!! Had the molcajete and it is the best in Colorado by far! Our server, Haley, was great and had awesome suggestions which made this place even better. The patio seating was amazing and totally awesome! read more

Take my money. Just take it. As soon as I heard about this spot (which to be honest was somewhat recently) I knew I had to see what the fuss was about. For a bar rat like me, the fuss is warranted! A buddy and I popped in last Friday night. We were impressed with the cocktails, bartenders, as well as the bones of the bar itself. It's low lit but not dark, and with all the reclaimed wood it felt like we were sitting outside in the most pleasant of ways. Though they do have a spacious outdoor patio if that floats your boat. If you sit at the bar, you'll get the chance to witness the bartenders in action. The gentleman behind the stick was cool as the other side of the pillow. More importantly, dished out incredible cocktails. I ended up going with their House Margarita and Strawberry Negroni. IMO, a Margarita (or any sour for that matter) is one of the quintessential cocktails to test a bartender. Well, this dude passed with flying colors. I drank it far too quickly. Moving on to a slow sipper, their mezcal negroni variation was splendid. For those who find Campari too bitter, they infuse theirs with strawberries, which sweetens up the flavors. I'm not 100% certain, but it's highly probably you can order food from Adelitas next door. Our bartender offered us chips and salsa (only $2) and I thought to myself, "why can't this be the new bar nuts?" Fantastic experience and a great neighborhood vibe. Just with high quality mezcal and tequila. Sold, sold, sold! read more

I LOVE the atmosphere of this place! Dimly lit (yet not too dark), decorative wood, beautiful paintings, and very kind & attentive service. Their Taco Tuesday deals are top-notch: $5 house margs and beer, $11 beer + shot, and various types of Mezcal. The HH tacos are $2 each (small corn tortillas but so delicious!), chips & salsa is $2, and the lamb flauta appetizer was $9 of pure flavor! They share a menu with Adelitas next door (which is iconic as well) but I prefer the ambiance of this restaurant over the other. It's easier to converse; a bit more intimate. read more

Friendliness is lacking at the bar. When asked if I could change a mezcal in a drink (upgrade, willing to pay). Immediate snap back from lady behind the bar was "we don't substitute Mezcal". Not the usual welcome I am used to in Denver. This will be the first and last visit. Good luck. read more

La Doña Mezcaleria - Olas De Rubi - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Our new favorite Mexican restaurant! Loved everything about this place- the friendly service, creative cocktails and of course the amazing food. There is a large outdoor patio that is covered, as well as indoor seating. We sat inside and were quickly greeted by our waitress with a thorough explanation of the menu and specialties. You can order but from here and from the kitchen next door, Adelitas. We got drinks from the bar that were perfectly balanced and flavorful. Then we started with a salsa flight and the three different options were delicious. The tomatillo salsa was so fresh and the avocado one had a nice spice. For dinner, I got the chile rellenos from the adelitas side of the menu. This is under the vegetarian side but the waitress asked if I would prefer yellow rice (which is cooked in a broth) and this was much appreciated. I got one of each type and both were incredible. Super savory with plenty of zest from the red and green sauce. The rice and beans were an excellent compliment as well. My husband ordered the Enchiladas de Oxaca which were equally delicious. He chose the Al pastor flavor and it was such an amazing mix of spicy and and sweet. The enchiladas were cooked perfectly (not soggy at all) and the mole sauces were rich and smoky. We enjoyed both of our meals and were way too full of dessert. Looking forward to coming back and trying the tacos! read more

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Went here for a weeknight dinner with friends and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved everything! I've had Adelita's and recall liking them a lot, but La Dona is a more casual spot with access to both menus! We had the happy hour chips and salsa, which was solid. Then, I had to order the Enchiladas with the mole sauce. This was delicious! I will say I'm not a huge fan of refried beans, so I didn't dabble much with my sides as I was too enamored with my enchiladas! Plus, I was able to snag a pint size Michelada, which was the icing on the cake for me. So yummy! (These usually come in 25 oz which is just too much fluid for me!) Can't wait to come back! read more

Ok Fans this place is a show stopper!! This spot is a must stop in cause you will be missing out on some good eats. Omg the presentation, the ambience , the food was amazing if not to say the least From the Steak Tacos to the Huge Seafood dish , chips and salsa , mushroom dish OMG and that was just the appetizers It's has 2 business adjoined into one spot and they made this all work righteously This is my new favorite spot for amazing Mexican food Service was very attentive like all places should be read more

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I really was between 4 and 5 stars because of the check-in here, but the food is probably 6 stars out of 5, so it works out! I was with a group, and all 4 of us loved the drinks and food at La Dona. The food is from adelita's which is around the corner. Recommended on Yelp, we had the ceviche, the queso fundito, as appetizers, the molchajete with all the protein and the enchiladas. This place is nothing short of amazing.....I'm such a weirdo, that I dreamed all night about how to make the tomato broth in the molchajete! I mean, what if I can never figure it out, and can't dive the 31 minutes it takes from my house???? It was life changing, that food! I forgot how hard it was to get into the restaurant, that street parking was a little walk, that they sent me to another restaurant to wait until my table was ready, that the check was kind of pricey.......yes, hell yes, I would go back!!! read more

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