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Don Chato

4.0 (191 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Seafood, Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Chicken tortilla soup
Y.J. G.

Was driving through and decided to give place a try. The best way I can describe this is that they serve the highest quality mediocre Mexican food, if that makes any sense. Like if I had only ever had Tex-Mex, I'd be singing it's praises. Ain't the fanciest but its big portions and exactly what you expect. Their salsa was below average though. My fav was prob the tortilla soup surprisingly enough. Very attentive staff.

Enchiladas plate (good size to share)
Eliseo R.

Dinner here last night was alright. I found the salsa to be very watery, which I thought was strange, and it was a tomato pasty flavor for the chips. I also found the enchilada's red sauce to be too sweet for me and didn't really eat much. However, the refried beans are very delicious and are super appetizing and appealing to look at and eat. Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food given. I do wish the enchilada came with steak as the beef in the enchiladas felt very dry for me and it gets plain to eat after a few bites. The staff was very kind and nice and took our orders quickly.

fajitas and buffalo wings
LaChell S.

I stopped in solo for a quick happy hour lunch at Don Chato and left full and happy. The steak fajitas were flavorful, the buffalo wings had the perfect kick, and the albondigas soup tasted like a warm hug. The chips and salsa were warm, fresh, and so good I could've sipped the salsa straight lol. The service was good too.

Absolutely Yuck
Tim T.

I wish there were less than one star so I could give this place zero stars, because it absolutely deserves negative stars. When we walked in the waitress was somewhat pleasant, but still felt a little forgetful. Spinach tomato enchilada was baby puke in a corn tortilla with more baby puke on top. Soups were tasteless and at the end. Guacamole was Barf, bitter awful sad. The ambiance is traditional and fun but the food was rubbish. Uncooked tomatoes. We even heard the tables next to us and behind us complain. Never coming back here

The carne en su jugo was delicious! Off the grid and if you sit upstairs you can see a nice view of the hillside. Staff was friendly and service was great. Can't wait to bring my friends and family here.

Sizzling Fajitas, Combination Tacos

The best Mexican food in Palmdale! The employees are very welcoming and Inside was sparkling clean. The salsa is a bit spicy and so addicting. I ordered Sizzling Fajitas and Combination Carne asada tacos. Please try them. You won't regret!

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the flavorful food, generous portions, and good drinks, with a welcoming atmosphere. Most find the staff friendly, though some report mixed service.

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Great local mexican food & bar ! Good service $ happy hour! Really enjoy taco Tuesdays !

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First time here. Large portions, great service, and the food was delicious! Wish we had a Don Chato near us in Arizona!

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Vegetarian friendly. Good food. Standard Mexican American menu.

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Definitely my favorite restaurant in the av. Best enchiladas hands down. Great workers as well everyone is always so helpful and friendly.

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Food was delicious. We got the aguachile and the camarones a la diabla and they were amazing. Absolutely recommend this place

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Simple, this place is great, the services is excellent, our drinks where always full, just great.

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Ask the Community - Don Chato

Did they keep the Sunday buffet or is that not a thing anymore?

The buffet is back!!!!!! And ITS SOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!! I believe it's 18 dollars And well worth it, it is definitely way more authentic and they even have service serving you so it's very clean! I just had the buffet this Sunday and the Birria was to… 

What time is happy hour?

3pm to 7pm . Monday to Saturday 🍻

Do they have molcajete with chicken and or steak? And without shrimp?

Yesss!

Do they serve mole? If yes, is it good?

Yes we have molé. Muy bueno you need to try.

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