Amazing customer service and amazing tacos nice little ambiance and pet friendly for outside eating read more

Tacos Don Chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

Best Mexican food in the neighborhood and outstanding customer service. They never disappoint!

we were driving through on our way to san jose and needed to grab a quick bite, and i'm so glad we stopped here. this was our first ever california burrito and it absolutely did not disappoint!! you could immediately tell this was the spot with a steady stream of people coming in to pick up orders and sit down to eat, which is always a good sign. we had the carne asada burrito and the birria burrito, and both were phenomenal. the pineapple sauce on top took everything to another level. it was *chefs kiss* 11/10 recommend stopping here if you're passing through. you won't be disappointed. read more

Ah, this place!!!! Such a hidden gem located directly in front of the Martinez refinery, which normally, would be a point deduction actually adds to the ambiance. I've lived in Martinez all my 39 years and this is by far the best Mexican food we've had here. Sorry everyone else, I still love you, but the FLAVOR here. Unmatched. Service is always on point and the people who work here seem to be happy to be there. But avoid Tuesdays unless you really want the $1 off tacos- can get pretty crowded. I've tried everything but the ramen, which is usually unavailable. As soon as they have it, I need to try it. My fav is the quesotaco brisket birria, followed by the burrito and steak and chicken quesadillas (huge). My 3 young kids loved those. I love the different homemade salads too. Favs are the spicy one and the pineapple one. read more

I'm leaving this review only because I grew up eating chorizo con huevos and to this day it is my favorite breakfast dish. Tortillas de harina... some frijoles refritos. Con madre!...IYKYK. So I stopped at DC to give them a second chance at making me a "Whopping 5 egg" chorizo burrito with tots and cheese inside. Well lets just say that did not happen. Maybe 2 eggs, chorizo and tots with some cheese. How do I know? I made myself a chorizo burrito the next day, no tots only chorizo con huevos and cheese. And I used 3 eggs. And as you can see there's no way that the burrito i purchased from DC is 5 eggs plus tots n cheese. That burrito would be massive. DC's burrito is definitely not that, less than average at best. It's unfortunate because I live around the corner and was hoping to find a solid restaurant to pick up a burrito of my favorite breakfast on the go. The search continues. Only suggestion...don't advertise what is not being served to your paying customers. Pics...mine the unwrapped one, obviously. read more

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We had Tacos Don Chai for a graduation party. I would definitely consider them for a party! The catering offers tacos (3 kinds), salsas, beans, rice and agua fresca. If I'm in the area for work, I'll definitely check out their restaurant since I can't give a fair review of the restaurant, but their catering is spot on! read more

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I've been all over the Bay, from SF's Breakfast Little to Berkeley's La Mission. Tacos Don Chai has one of the best, if not the best breakfast burrito in the Bay. I typically order the sausage or go no meat and add guac. The tater tots are always fried to a crunchy perfection. The scrambled eggs are light and fluffy. But the real secret is the layer of grilled cheese just under the tortilla, making each bite filled with gooey, cheesy deliciousness. For salsas, I get their salsa verde. But I also like to mix their piña and their fiery salsa rojo, which gives the burrito a great spice with a touch of sweetness. read more

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I really wanted to like this restaurant, the reviews are amazing and pictures make it look great. When you get there, the restaurant is compact so you may have to pull chairs to complete a table if you're in a big group. We ordered birria super burritos, they came with a few different salsa options, it appeared to be Chipotle salsa, a pineapple(?) style salsa, and a green one I'm not too sure of. They only had one agua Fresca flavor, guanabana. I cut my burrito in half because the portion size was big. The burrito was a mess; lots of moisture, not enough rice to absorb it and lacking of flavor. It really tasted like it was thrown together, which I assume is because they were busy. The staff were friendly, as friendly as possible considering how busy they were. I understand birria is made in consume so the moisture is inevitable, however I feel adding more rice would have helped counteract it. If someone opted to go there, I'd recommend something other than the burritos. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Birria Super Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

This place thrives on the simple principle that melty cheese improves what it is on - why not take a delicious taco and melt the cheese as well? They call it a quesataco - I call it delicious. You can't go wrong with the protein selection but don't overlook the basic chicken. Each has a distinct spice blend. They have a great team of folks making delicious food and providing stellar service. I was feeling low touch on my last visit and quietly entered my order on the kiosk but the team members warmly reached out to make me feel welcome. The place is right next to an incredibly imposing industrial complex (refinery) but from the outside eating area you would never tell with the peaceful garden and fountain setup. Watch out for the sauces. They kick. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Chicken, Birria, Al Pastor quesetaco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

Spot is consistent in great authentic Mexican cuisine. I tried about everything on there menu and all is fire. And that pineapple salsa, Damn!!! It's on another level. You ever in the area or not it's worth the drive to try out. read more

Very cute place , You can order at the kiosk or at the counter inside. The regular Quesadilla was yummy , The quesabirria was also yummy with & without the consume , The Asada tacos were very flavorful just a small squeeze of lime if you like it that way. No salsa needed if you ask me but you can opt into any of the 3 flavors they had (*PSA if you have allergies to something like pineapple Make sure you order inside and ask that they not put the sauce in the bask with the tacos.) read more

First time dining in, and the food tastes even better when it's served fresh! We ordered the Chilaquiles Verdes and the Chicken Quesatacos, and both were delicious. The service is always fast and hassle free. They have some indoor seating available, but most of the seating is outdoors. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

If you like tacos, look no further than Tacos Don Chai! Service is fast and friendly Food is outstanding and love the outdoor seating area. Not much else to say. Just go there and get tacos! read more

Tacos are so tasty!!! 10/10 and the patio is super cute. pineapple sauce is fire and the staff is friendly read more

Tacos Don Chai - patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

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Finally getting around to updating my pics! The outdoor patio is even more lovely to enjoy while having a meal. The plants give it a grounding feel and the live edge tables and benches add a calmness to contrast with the metal chairs. Note: The one with the red table was how it looked a few years ago. read more

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Really good food, a lovely place to eat and great service! AND a super-clean restroom! Please keep doing what you do! read more

10/10 Food is so delicious. Service was great. Ambiance has some nice outdoor seating and a minimal indoor seating. Great vibes and great food. read more

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I've heard that Tacos Don Chai had really good tacos! However, I didn't get to try it until recently. My boyfriend wanted to try a place that offers chicken quesatacos, because he can't eat beef (quesabirria). We haven't found a local restaurant that really stood out to him, until we tried Don Chai! We ordered for pick up through Door Dash because their website wasn't working. I didn't realize they close so early (5pm)! We ordered around 4:30pm and our food was ready fairly quickly! The food smelled so good!!! I ordered 3 quesabirria's with consome on the side. The consome was in a small container and didn't cost extra, but you had to request it. The tacos also came with 3 different salsas. My boyfriend really enjoyed his 3 chicken quesatacos and said that this was our new place to go! The tacos we had were nice and crispy and weren't greasy at all! Who knew Martinez had a solid taco spot?! Glad we tried Tacos Don Chai and found our new local quesabirria/quesataco spot! read more

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This place is popping. Great service, food and ambiance. It is wonderful to see a small business thriving. If you are in Martinez and want some good tacos or burritos, this is the spot. read more

I rarely make it out to Martinez, but this place has been on my radar for a while. I ordered the Super Burrito with birria and the chilaquiles rojos with chorizo, an over-easy egg, and rice and beans. The chilaquiles were outstanding, honestly the best I've had in a long time. The flavors were spot on, and I highly recommend ordering them the same way I did. The Super Burrito was also really good. I loved the smokiness of the red sauce, while the green sauce had a creamy, tangy lime flavor that balanced everything nicely. I noticed a lot of people ordering takeout, and although the inside dining area is small, there's plenty of space out on the porch. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

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^__^Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly!!^__^ Foods: 5/5. Very flavorful, cooked right, and fresh. Pipping hot - almost burned my tongue! Crispy charred burrito skin! Crispy flat bread pizza! Signature Pineapple mild salsa? Yummm!! Other salsas are fresh too! They have bags of horchata and other drinks you can buy and make at home. Service: 5/5. Staff immediately said "Hi" upon walk-in. They wanted to help with order and questions. Ambiance: 5/5. Indoor and outside seatings available. Clean. Nice guys. Family owned restaurant. (Bonus) Cleanliness: 5/5. The guys are literally scrubbing the floor mat and wiping window before closing. They wear gloves too. Vegetarian friendly. Vegan friendly: Yes - Veggies (fresh bellpeppers) as protein for super/regular burrito. Other options include: rice, cheese (can omit), and beans burrito AND rice and beans as side. Dog friendly: Yes - Outdoor patio. read more

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Best taco spot in the area - a hill I'm willing to die on. Very small spot that you order inside and pick an area outside to eat. Their queso tacos and quesabirria tacos hit the spot, especially with their piña salsa they make in house. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

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The food was amazing and the door was constantly opening with satisfied customers. It seems that to go as their best offer as seating is extremely limited inside and it was a little cold outside, but we sat outside anyway. There are no heaters out there, but the food was so delicious. Our focus was on that and not the temperature. The service there was busy fast and pleasant. Their food is so popular that the orders are just flying out the door and it seems that to go is the way I would do it next time and pick a nice spot in that beautiful area and enjoy the view. We ordered different items for each other on the menu, but there isn't any one thing that we didn't totally enjoy. And we could see that it was being consumed by people around us with great satisfaction. There's no question in my mind that if I went back to Martinez, this would be the place that I would return to. read more

This is a little spot with not much parking but let me tell you if you have to park down the street and walk you will not be disappointed. They have they best birria tacos I have ever eaten and the pineapple salsa chefs kiss. Go check them out. Worth a ride of you don't live close read more

The burrito and two different tacos were delicious. I found it very reasonably priced as well. It was my daughter's birthday and she asked for Mexican food. Normally I am not a fan but this food was so good read more

So good! I stopped in before heading to the airport bc I HAD to have a breakfast burrito before returning back to FL. I MISS my Cali food!! The staff was super friendly and authentic. Genuinely helpful and caring. They wanted me to have a great experience, and I did!! The burrito was everything they promised it would live up to. It's been a year since Iw as there (just catching up on so many reviews!) but I can still taste that delicious burrito!! I hope they are doing well. The only issue I noticed was that there is another restaurant around the corner and the GPS took me there. Nothing so good ole' street signs can't fix ;) Enjoy!! read more

I recently ordered six "quesabirria" tacos along with a Super Burrito, and I'll start with what worked well. The tacos were served hot, well-seasoned, and generously filled with meat. The brisket itself is flavorful and clearly prepared with care, which deserves recognition. That said, there were a few notable disappointments. When I arrived to pick up my order, I was informed that they were out of consomé. Given that consomé is an essential component of the quesabirria experience, this was very unfortunate and took away from what could have been a standout dish. I also want to gently address the naming of the dish. I placed "quesabirria" in quotation marks intentionally. What's being served here is essentially a brisket quesadilla--tortilla, cheese, and meat--and while it's tasty, it doesn't quite align with what defines a QUESABIRRIA. A true quesabirria is filled with birria: slow-cooked meat (traditionally goat, though beef or lamb is common) braised in a deeply spiced adobo made from dried chiles like guajillo and ancho, along with warm spices and aromatics. This process produces both tender meat and a rich, savory broth known as consomé. The brisket at Don Chai is enjoyable in its own right, but it isn't birria, and the distinction matters a lot--especially for such an iconic dish (quesabirria). Moving on to the Super Burrito: I paid for a Super Burrito, what I received instead, was a very basic burrito consisting of meat, beans, and rice, lacking the variety, balance, and boldness one expects from a "super" designation (pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado/guacamole). I'll be sharing a photo for context, but the overall impression was plain and underwhelming. Finally, the salsas deserve immediate attention. As accompaniments, salsas should enhance and balance a dish, especially when the food itself is already rich and savory. Here, the salsas felt mismatched. They were overly runny, noticeably sweet, oily, and oddly creamy, which dulled rather than lifted the flavors of the food. I appreciate the creativity behind incorporating pineapple into a salsa--it's an idea with real potential--but the execution leaned too far into sweetness. The green salsa was particularly puzzling: thin, creamy, oily, and lacking the brightness or herbaceous character one expects from a green salsa. Even its name felt misleading. The red salsa also majorly missed the mark, seemingly relying on the wrong choice of chilies that didn't deliver on taste nor balance. Overall, the meat is well prepared, and the concepts are promising. With some major refinements--especially in accurately representing dishes (quesabirria) and reworking the salsas--this could become a much stronger experience. read more

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Birria tacos are amazing! And the pineapple salsa. We also had them cater a party last year and it was a great success! read more

BEYOND 5 STARS Absolutely love love LOVE this place!!! Alan was a wonderful host who guided us to two wonderful dishes for brunch. We adore the ambience of inside and out, seating is plentiful with a very relaxing atmosphere. We definitely will be bringing family and friends to share our wonderful experience. If you are looking for OUTSTANDING quesabirras and tortas, this is the place to frequent! read more

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Hella bomb I'm from the South Bay and these tacos were impressive, recommend the chicken and asada and green salsa. Staff was super friendly too read more

First time trying Tacos Don Chai for take out. Customer service was very good and friendly. Food order was served quickly, hot and smelled good. Tacos: The brisket quesabirria was excellent. Flavorful alone - didn't need any salsa or consume. The beef was juicy; and tortilla was thick and crispy with cheese. The Al pastor taco with the tan creamy spicy salsa was an amazing flavor bomb. (Not sure which type of salsa as there were four offerings to choose from). The crispy cinnamon sugar Mexican Wedding Cookies was a very good sweet treat to conclude a tasty meal. Thank You Chefs! read more

One of the best tacos I've ever had! This is a spot I dream about and can never say no to. It's consistently delicious and hits the spot every single time. Everyone I've brought here - whether it's their first time or they've been before - ends up loving it just as much as I do! read more

Tacos Don Chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

Wow genuinely GOOD tacos!! Their asada tacos with sour cream, and birria tacos were unique tasting as were all their salsa choices. Service was great, friendly people that look like they care. They have a really cute and quaint outdoor seating. Ordering is either inside or an outdoor kiosks. Would definitely come again and recommend. read more

Probably one of the better Mexican food spots around the area. This place is easy to miss and it's right in back of Mi Casita. Had the carne asada super burrito which was so good, and the chicken queso taco. Overall solid but nothing really stood out to me. Will have to try the Don chai's pizza next visit. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Chicken questaco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

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My husband went and got me my favorite breakfast today! It was delicious as always. We got the huevos divorciados with birria and an aqua Fresca. Best aqua Frescas and they have different flavors! read more

Tacos Don Chai - Huevos Divorciados - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

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Drove from Oakland to pick up some Compa Munchies candy and decided to have lunch here . I had the torta de asada, and my husband ordered the chilaquiles and quesabirria tacos. Everything was full of flavor and definitely did not disappoint. The passion fruit agua fresca was super refreshing and the perfect complement to the meal. Worth the drive and I'd absolutely recommend this spot. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Torta de asada with grilled cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

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Well I thought about typing my review in AI and decided against it. I went there today expecting the same great quality burrito as always but damn.. I was told they now have pastor tacos and... tbh I got a bit excited.. "this place is usually known for great beef and chicken ." Holy smokes the el or al (not sure which) pastor tacos smoothed my 7-5 craving and I wanted more even thought my better judgment got the best of me. So freakin good especially with the pineapple sauce over LEMON (don't ever remove the lemon don chai). I found myself drizzling each taco multiple times in lemon and pineapple sauce over and over savoring each and every bite. Super good and super good value. I'd recommend it every day. I just wish they were opened later so I could get some for my family but I heard hours may be longer in the summer at least? Really good food. Great value. Great atmosphere. read more

Tacos Don Chai - He said this wasn't good enough as proof. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

This place was fantastic! The birria ramen!? What! So rich was the consume that I was blown away. There is a beautiful outdoor patio, enclosed with lovely flowers and birds coming to visit while you eat. The staff were beyond helpful and the value impressive! I will make the drive back to visit again and bring friends. read more

I dont get the hype at all. Ordered a few things on doordash and the birria tacos and the barria ramen were trash. First off, its not ramen if you dont use ramen noodles. It has udon noodles that were so overcooked to death, is was more of a paste than a noodle. Would not order from here again. read more

Off the hook juicy Brisket Quesabirria tacos. Tender slow cooked brisket served with a small cup of consume for dipping. Best eaten in house,so the tortilla stays crispy. Had three & they offer some home made salsas that are supper tasty to boot. Nice outdoor seating area in front & the employees are kind and delivered the order to the table. Quick as well , maybe five minutes for the order. Parking can be challenging at peak eating time's but they have a few slots in the lot. Mexican Coke(the beverage) is available. read more

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