Ay yo! Where has this place been all my life. My wife and I got some of the breakfast tacos, cheesy, chorizo filled goodness is what they were. And the salsas! One was sweeter, one was sharp spicy, another was smooth and flavorful and the last one was a deep heat that made the soda sparkle! The location itself is quaint, small with plenty of seating inside and out and charming adornments everywhere. Customer service matched the entire experience, awesome and wholesome. What a great place! read more

Have to update my review to 4 stars. My wife and I came here this past Sunday for lunch after coming back from L.A. we ordered 4 quesobirria tacos and 4 chicken tacos. The chicken tacos barely had any meat in it. In top of that, they gave us 4 small salsas for 8 tacos...Could we have requested more? Sure, but I shouldn't have to. Maybe they had an off day. I don't know. Our previous experiences were great but we wont be coming back here for a while. read more

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

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 - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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Food was good. Price was fair. The spices were a little over the top but otherwise a good meal. Parking can be difficult at times but acceptable. Service was good read more

There is magic here...the brisket tacos are super special and you don't want to go through life without trying them. They have some unusual sauces you will want to try too! read more

^__^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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My husband and I have stopped here a few times on our way back to LA after visiting my family in Napa Valley, and it's always been worth the stop. He's a breakfast burrito aficionado with pretty high standards, so I knew this place was good when it got his approval. The breakfast burritos are really solid and a great size - filling without being overly heavy. The habanero hot sauce is definitely worth trying if you like a little spice. The prices are very reasonable, and every time we've been here the staff has been friendly, welcoming, and professional. We'll definitely keep stopping whenever we're passing through. read more

The best local birria. Staff is quick and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Cannot be beat.

Amazing food, fair prices. Birria Ramen and asada burrito were excellent. It's not a fancy place. The food is top notch.

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

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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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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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 - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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

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

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

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

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 - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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Best breakfast burrito between Oakland and Sacramento. Great service. Not to be missed.

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

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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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 - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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This is my go to place for breakfast burritos! I know it's pretty popular for other things, but I will always always ALWAYS recommend this place for breakfast burritos. Great price for it! The chilaquiles was just okay for me. Same with the burrito. If anything, birria anything is great. It's one of the best places around. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Chilaquiles Rojos - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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

I started working in Martinez earlier this year and quickly heard about Don Chai from other coworkers. Now it's a weekly stop for sure it's truly a hidden gem. I think by far they have the best burrito in the area. I have been trying different items since from tacos, burritos and quesadillas and ever took a birria pizza home to share with the family. Also that pineapple salsa that they offer is a game changer in my opinion. It's a small but cozy place and the staff really go above and beyond to ensure you have a pleasant experience. I recommend you try to get the Mexican wedding cookies and make the attempt to only eat one. It's impossible. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Don Chai Birria Pizza - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

Small local eatery with good food friendly employees and reasonable prices. Cute outdoor seating.

My friend and I both ordered the chilaquiles with green sauce. This was not good. The chilaquiles are made with store bought bagged chips! Very salty. We were expecting fresh made tortilla chilaquiles. We were disappointed and threw away the majority of it! I paid extra for the rice and beans and chorizo. Every bite was salty. The eggs on top were extra crispy fried edges, not ordered this way. The Cafe de Hoya was ok. I did not get my money's worth today. I do not recommend the chilaquiles. Buy the quesabirria instead! read more

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An absolutely hidden gem in Martinez. This Mexican food joint is blow your mind, making some of the newest, freshest and most inventive Mexican dishes you could think of. From the classic birria to the birria pizza... it's both authentic and creative. Fast to your table service combined with small mom and pop charm. This is the go to Mexican spot in Martinez. read more

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This is exactly the kind of place you would see on Guy's DDD. I wanted a really good breakfast burrito so I searched Yelp. We were staying in Walnut Creek and made the short drive to Martinez. The hype is real. We passed by the place as it is easy to miss. But once we found it parking was pretty easy down the street. The place is flippin adorable. Clean as a whistle and the decor so welcoming. When we ordered we were told 30 minutes. I told my husband that means it's fresh. So we waited. It did not take that long and it was well worth the wait. I hate getting ripped off. Not the case here. This place is the real deal and the chefs care about their food. Best breakfast burrito ever. And I've eaten a lot of them. This is a destination spot for those of us that insist on quality. We will be back. Just go here. Later when I read the owner's story I was floored. This is the American dream, folks. This guy and his crew deserve respect. Well done, Sir. read more

Great customer service and great food. I love how simple the menu is, which means they are able to focus on the available food on the menu.

This was only 2nd time trying this spot but they're still just as good as the first time I tried them. My favorite is that smoky salsa though...it adds a kick to the tacos that you didn't know you needed...you've tried the rest now try the best...in Martinez that is!! read more

A little hole-in-the-wall that offers some of the best Mexican fusion in the bay area, located in Martinez. The birria tacos are among the best I've ever had, and the birria ramen IS THE BEST, especially when there are no other places that I know of that offers it. The owners are very congenial and appreciative of your patronage, which are crucial elements to building a stronger community. They are not necessarily located on the.main strip of Martinez, but they are certainly worth looking up if you are ever in the area. read more

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. - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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

Read about this in the kron article on best mexican joints in the bay area. The food is indeed very tasty, only tried a couple items but I'll for sure be back. Guys serving the food were really cool and chill. I got my food to go, quite satisfied with the experience. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Birria Ramen (more an Udon really) - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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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

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 - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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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