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    The Don'Key Mexican Food

    3.7 (351 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Gina S.

    The restaurant is like stepping in into Mexico. It's freaking awesome. The food is great. The ambience is perfecto! It is a must try in the area.

    DonKeyritas

    The best TexMex in town with legendary DonKeyritas. Great staff, ask for Taylor Taylor.

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    Adam H.

    This place is not bad at all. But I might be one of those semi-new-to-town people who doesn't understand all the hype. After all, I have a love affair with certain haunts from my locale that others don't get. The atmosphere here is fun. Clean. Plenty of room. -- It's also as loud as a Metallica concert. Some of that is to be blamed on the acoustics. But it's also the clientele. During my visit, a supervisor was buying dinner for a bunch of his plant workers. They were fine. He, on the other hand, should hope that no one was recording him. I looked over my shoulder at him to make eye contact and say "Really?" But his eyes were too glazed over to even realize I existed. This otherwise felt like a place for locals. For example, one dude was giving a server a difficult time. Come to find out, she was his wife and it was all in fun. I can dig a place like that. Service on our visit was excellent. I cannot remember our server's name, but she was attentive, friendly, and a little bit smart-ass. I totally love the combination! The food here is old school gooey Tex Mex. If I didn't regularly eat at another local joint that uses real cheese in their enchiladas, I might appreciate the melty processed goo served here (and at so many other places). My tamale had decent flavor, but it had the consistency of mush. That's a common thing, but I don't like it. The rice is al dente. Very nice. The borracho beans were also divine, as were the crispy flautas, which were fried -- but not greasy -- and served crisp. Chips and salsa are complimentary here, and they are good. Chips were thin and served hot. The green salsa, which is among the better verdes I've sampled in the area, is served cold and is a delicious combo of avocado, cilantro and perhaps tomatillo? Though I tend to shake my head when red salsas are served warmed, this place was different. The red salsa would be among the best I've experienced around here if served cold. Amazingly, the flavors popped regardless. Excellent red! Bottom line: I would definitely return here. It might be fun to add to the noise with a group of friends. But there are plenty of better Tex Mex options nearer to my home.

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    Jason D.

    Let's talk about why I gave this place a five stars in my review. I used to come here when I lived in Pasadena during my undergrad campaign. It was brutal. But the Don'Key was always there when I needed it. Parking: what used to be a small muddy pit is now a large parking lot. You shouldn't have a problem finding a place to park your junk. Service: there was quite a line on a Thursday night. We waited maybe 15 to 20 minutes to get in. For what you're getting, I would say that that's entirely doable. It's not a pricey adventure, and the food is clutch. We'll get there. Our server Cheyenne, was fantastic. Excellent knowledge of the menu, and made very good suggestions based on what we were talking about. We didn't have to wait long for anything. Drinks, food, getting our order taken, all happened very quickly. Food: This was the first place that I had ever gotten queso flameado before, so of course I had to try it 10 years later. It's still every bit as good as I remember it. I know what you're thinking. It's just cheese and tortilla, but it's really good cheese and tortillas. Lupe M. enjoyed a phat order of the Don'Key Balls. He could barely finish them off. We were mostly full after the appetizers, but we persevered through two orders of margaritas into entrees. Lupe went with fajitas for one, that could actually be finished by two people. I went with a large chicken covered in cheese and green sauce. It was delicious for 2 days after that. It's hard to find a tex mex joint I really like, and this one holds up a decade later. Food is solid, drinks are great, and service was excellent. It hit all the right spots. If only it was closer..

    Shrimp cocktail
    Smith Family O.

    Service was great, food was ok, ambiance is casual and the staff are all great and attentive. Very friendly all around. Made everyone feel welcomed. I would recommend. Ordered the fajita combo nachos and those were delicious. The shrimp cocktail was just ok, and the person who ordered the enchiladas said they were dry. Great variety of items on menu. Looks like they have plenty of adult drinks. Outside seating is available which is good too because it was cold inside. I would recommend at least to try them out.

    (2) cheese, (1) bf enchilada with a Donkey-Rita
    BigBack R.

    Our favorite place for margaritas and enchiladas! Not once have we been and not been satisfied with the food and service.

    Melonrita.. yummy no heartburn
    Anna L.

    Well guys I have been living here for over 10 years and for the first time I decided to come try this place. Well, I was greeted by some new employees that were super nice and the queso was average but at least creamy could use some spice. the drinks very powerful after two I was doing well. And I would totally come here again.

    Powering down on the Fa-JJ's. The quail are spirit bomb!!

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    Keep people that take care of the customers. No one goes there to actually eat. The food is overpriced for the mediocre stuff they give.

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    The food and service were fantastic. Don't let the shabby exterior fool you. Much better than the corporate chain restaurants.

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    2 years ago

    Great place to eat delicious michelada delicious fajita and great beans, fast service! Great atmosphere and staff ! All around worth it

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service! The restaurant has expanded and the place looks great! I definitely recommend eating here.

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    3 years ago

    Don'KeyRitas are so YUM. I crave their chips and queso. Fave cheese enchiladas Local spot that's been around eons!

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    Needed something before our movie and this place popped up. I noticed it was really little and I…read morelike hidden gems. I am so glad I picked this place. It looks like they just had the inside redone. It's small but very clean. We got the Pastor baked potato and quesabirria tacos with a Mexican coke and pink guava again Fresca. The potato was way bigger than I anticipated and SOOOO good! The birria tacos were excellent. There was only one waiter but for the size of the place he was the only one needed. He was very nice and let me taste the agua Fresca before deciding because I wasn't sure if I would like it. It was so good! I am already looking forward to going back. The price for everything was good and the food was excellent!!

    El Tostaco Regio is a hidden gem here in Pasadena. They had some of the best birria dishes I've…read moreever had! It's a small place, so it's not ideal for large gatherings and they're easy to miss. El Tostaco Regio does not serve typical Mexican cuisine. Their food is what you would find served on the streets of Mexico. So there's no refried beans, rice or a queso plate here. Most of their dishes comes with beans and a cup of broth. Their food is served fresh, but messy. Everything they make is packed with flavor, but not overpowered by spices. The tables have three complimentary sauces you can try with your dishes. If your other party is not in the mood for Mexican, El Tostaco Regio also have burgers and baked potatoes. Their menu is bilingual, thankfully. The staff are patient and kind. Prices are affordable. I will say that their AC system could've been better, considering we're in Summer now. They only have only bathroom. Aside from a TV playing Latino music, there's no decor inside at all. My major issue is that El Tostaco Regio is NOT wheelchair accessible. That's completely unacceptable!

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