Mylea was such a great bartender, she was very attentive & nice. Her recommendation were spot on. 5/5 This was my very first time and she made it special read more

Dona Leti’s - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of my nephews visited this restaurant about a year ago. He would tell the family it was a great place to eat. Long story short, another nephew got sick and was careflighted to Houston and since we were there, we visited this restaurant. IT WAS AMAZING!!! I have been back several times with other family members and we have all enjoyed it everytime. We drive over a hundred miles to go and we have been coming almost every week. The drinks and food are phenomenal! The staff is awesome, too. Love it!!! read more

Strictly a drink review: My whole table felt the liquor. 100% worth the money. No way Jose - 10/10. It is not sweet honestly so I had some extra strawberry syrup added. I also ask for the sample watermelon frozen drink and poured it inside. I was lit. Period. Henny Marg - Oh that's liqua!! Not for the weak. Strong af. Food: I got the surf and turf egg rolls. They were huge. Definitely a meal. 7.5/10. read more

It was very packed on a Friday around 4:30pm. It was a little difficult to find parking, but there's more than a decent amount. The wait was about 45 min for a party of 6. You can order drinks at the bar to help pass the time. The drinks are strong! Even has a warning on the drink menu. We tried their popular soft serve margarita and it was delicious! Reminded me of frozen yogurt and it was a little on the sweeter side. I had their quesabirria tacos and they were delicious! 10/10 would get again. There were a lot of great options. My friend got the chicken quesadilla (not pictured) and they killed it. read more

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Mutual visit. 2 hours & 45 minutes wait is what my family and I was quoted, on a Saturday evening about 8pm. Parking was spacious, but very limited from the crowd, folks were sitting in their cars, I would figure it folks that in the long waiting list. This location is beautiful, bigger and very colorful. Service seems friendly. I'll be back when it's less traffic read more

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Friend saw this place on IG and we had to try as it looked awesome and reviews and social media posts and pics looked good. Opens at 11am so we showed up at 10:20 and got in line at 10:45 and we were approx 15-20 in line and the line grew fast behind us. Highly suggest you show up early and get in line early. They give you a set time frame to eat and leave of 1 hour and 45 mins from the time you're seated. To keep wait line and time down. They do have another location at I-10 and Washington very small compared to this location with very limited parking and longer wait line. But they also took over the old Denny's next door and made Bueno Dias Dona Letis so you have two options at other location. But longer wait and less parking. Opened and we were seated right away and waiter arrived with waters and took our drink order. Drinks came within mins and we ordered right away as we researched ahead of time and figured out that we wanted the Surf and Turf burrito. Next time I'll try the flautas or birras tacos. AC was kicking so if you cold natured bring jacket or sweater. Place was clean and well staffed and service was awesome Portions are big and prices are a little higher then other places I've been but not to much higher for the quality and portions you get. We ordered the soft serve margarita to try $20 each and you can add tajin and chamoy very good but a little weak on liquor but you can taste it. Next visit we will get regular top shelf and see if stronger. The surf and turf burrito had approx 4-5 jumbo shrimp inside and the steak fajita was seasoned good and tasted great. Has lettuce tomato slices and sour cream. We will return again for sure. read more

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Okay... so let me just go ahead and expose myself real quick. I've been living in Houston for over 20 years and somehow never heard of Dona Leti's?! Yeah... I'm disappointed in me too. Now that I've been, I completely understand why this place is packed to capacity every single weekend. The vibe? Immaculate. It's giving energy, it's giving community, it's giving "you're about to have a good time." But let's talk about that wait. Baby... almost 2 hours. Any other day, I would've politely exited stage left and found somewhere else--but I needed to see if the hype was really hype-ing. And let me tell you... the hype is VALID. This isn't just a taco spot--this is an experience. From the margaritas (dangerously good, by the way ) to the rich, flavorful, fall-apart tender birria tacos... yeah, they did what needed to be done. If you're a birria lover? Step forward. This is your moment. This is your place. This is your heaven on earth. Will I come back? Absolutely. Will I mentally prepare for the wait next time? Also yes. 10/10 -- highly recommend. read more

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I tried the enchiladas at Doña Leti's Mexican Restaurant and they were delicious. The tortillas were soft, the filling was well seasoned, and the sauce had a rich, homemade flavor that really stood out. Served with rice and beans, the meal was simple, comforting, and satisfying. Definitely a great choice if you are craving authentic Mexican food. The customer service is the best with a great family friendly atmosphere. read more

Dona Leti’s - Strawberry Lemonade Drink - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Believe the hype! My friend has always told me the food here is bomb and she was right. I've heard the vibes at the other location are better but I went in the anniversary of the meter land location and they had a $3 marg special. There was an hour+ long wait but we found some extra high top chairs and pulled up to the bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the food menu and told me about up charges in advance. I got the birria enchiladas and it was huge and sooo good. I'll be back! They have parking but was almost full when I went. Bathroom was clean. read more

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Recently came again; The lines have gotten even worse. We arrived at 2pm on a saturday and waited for 2 hours to be seated (we went to planet fitness to work out while we waited). The toast tab they use allowed you to check on your position in the waitlist which is helpful for monitoring your progress. However, you definitely need someone to come irl to get a spot on the list. Overall, I felt that the service was a bit disorganized at the front desk and this seemed to contribute to the chaos in general in the front lobby and desk. The food was exactly as I remembered, iconic Dona Leti's food of course with huge portion sizes, lots of cheese, etc. But is it worth a 2 hour wait when there are lots of other Birria places in houston? I think it's worth it if you love the nightclub-esque vibe of this place, but I would not come all the time. read more

The two-hour wait was long, but the text notification system made it manageable to run errands and come back. Once seated, the excellent service and delicious appetizers, specifically the trio with queso, guac, and street corn, really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly patient, informative, and attentive throughout the night. ​While the lemonade and rum drinks were highlights, the main courses fell flat. My enchiladas and the tortas weren't impressive, which was disappointing after such a strong start. What I didn't care for with the main course was the quality of the ingredients.Just tasted not good quality. It tasted like a mouthful of food with no actual taste appeal. Come for the vibes and starters, but the entrees could use more quality ingredients. The seasoning wasn't necessarily the issue.It was the quality of the tortillas and the bread and the meat. read more

Dona Leti’s - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been a few times and look forward to it every time. The vibe is chill but lit, the food is great and plentiful and the service matches. It's hard to elaborate without sounding like a kiss up but everything is great, so much so that there's a time limit on your table. I'm not a huge fan of those BUT I truly understand allowing everyone an opportunity! read more

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5 out of 5 stars!! Everything gets was a 10. Definitely the place to visit when in Houston. We went two days back to back!! Service good, food good and ambiance nice. read more

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The food from this Tex-Mex spot was awesome and plentiful. The service was great as well as the ambiance within the establishment. The portions that were served were enormous and served hot and fresh. The drinks were the rock stars of the meal with all the fruits and distinctive flavors. Awesome experience for my wife and I on our last night in H-Town. read more

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Doña Leti's had NO business being this good. I started with the strawberry pineapple juice, and wow -- fresh fruit, super refreshing, and straight perfection. Easily one of the best juices I've had in a minute. The elote taco with fajita steak was unreal. The steak was tender and juicy, and paired perfectly with the creamy elote. Every bite was packed with flavor -- I honestly don't know where this combo has been all my life. I also tried the build-your-own burrito bowl, and it was fully loaded and flavorful from top to bottom. Nothing was missing, nothing was bland -- just fye all the way through. Overall, this spot is a 10,000/10 for me. I'll definitely be back. If you're a foodie, run -- don't walk -- and add Doña Leti's to your list ASAP. read more

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Dona was highly recommended by a few people I know, so I decided to check it out on a Friday afternoon before the crowd arrived. I ordered the mini HH nachos, an HH Rita on the rocks, the Banana Pudding, and the Don cocktail. The HH items were okay. I wouldn't order the (1) surf & turf nachos again because the shrimp were bigger than I expected. The (2) strawberry-mango Rita on the rocks was good, but I've had better. I enjoyed the (3) banana pudding, & the Don with watermelon, cucumber, & tequila was refreshing but strong. I'm usually a rum punch kind of girl. Leek provided excellent service behind the bar. He was engaging & knowledgeable. Overall, it's a nice establishment with a great crowd, cool drinks, and decent food. I would try it again. read more

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I have held off ordering from here due to the hype and prices. But I decided to say let's go and try it. So glad I did. Started off with the three dips of queso, guacamole and corn dip with fresh house made chips. Delicious. Next was the shredded chicken empanadas with dipping sauces. Really good. I had the chicken quesadilla with rice and beans for my main. Really good. The star of the night was the Mexican banana pudding. Omg. Amazing. Decadent and delicious. Super rich but good. Definitely can't eat like this often but was a nice treat! read more

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This was my first time at this location, which was a little bit more crowded on a late Saturday afternoon. The drinks took a while but the food is still as good as ever! read more

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I would actually give it a 3.5 as my servers great customer service. Great customer service... my waiter was amazing...the staff was friendly and attentive. The food was okay overall. We ordered the burrito, birria tacos, and a baked potato with shrimp and steak. Let me not forget the banana pudding. I was really hoping to get a little taste of a Vegas-style food truck experience, especially since I once had the best baked potato ever from one in Vegas. Unfortunately, this one didn't quite live up to that expectation but it was tasty. I would order again. We also ordered a flight and it wasn't good at all however I am not a heavy drinker. There wasn't much distinction between the flavors. The berry lemon drop wasn't great either, although the glitter swirl was a nice touch. The music was good and the ambiance fit the vibe of the place well. Overall, a decent experience but there's definitely room for improvement especially with the drinks and flavor depth. I will return...I would recommend trying! read more

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Amazing murals decorate the walls and ceilings of this place. Great service by Oscar, he really knows the menu. My wife enjoyed a monster sized baked tater covered in beef birria meat and small amount of the birria consomme, they brought wifey some samples of a few toppings and she picked the birria and Oscar recommended a smaller serving of the consomme 'cause she thought it may be too spicy....I love the sample idea. I enjoyed the trio of steak fajita enchiladas, I opted for queso toppings and flour tortillas. We had plenty of leftovers which is a plus, the minus is the prices are high. Another thing I didn't care for was the silverware, my fork was very thin, especially for such a high end place, they need an upgrade on the silverware. read more

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My son first learned of this restaurant watching a places not to miss in Houston clip. Upon arriving early evening on a Saturday we learned quickly that this was a popular spot. We decided to take the chance and wait. We were quoted a 90 minute wait, but thankfully it only took 19 minutes to be seated. We lucked out in the waitress department and were greeted by Marie. She was a remarkable server. She was friendly, made great suggestions, followed up, and was all around wonderful. My son does not eat cheese and yet she was able to help us navigate through the menu and make awesome recommendations. The restaurant was poppin. Birthday parties, large groups, and we had a prime seat at a high top. Our waitress didn't miss a beat. Marie was a delight and even though the restaurant was full and on a wait she never made us feel rushed. The food was great, it was not overpriced, and the service was excellent. Bonus tip: Valet is free just bring cash to tip read more

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I see what the hype is about. This food was soooo good! When I tell you, I think about it everyday. The green salsa is . I ordered a chicken quesadilla, and a margarita. The quesadilla comes with beans and rice. All of the food is super filling, and reasonably priced. Their customer service is also top tier! The employees are so nice, and super helpful when it comes to ordering. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Another trip to Dona Leti's! Never a dull moment here! It's a party atmosphere. The good is tasty and delicious. The servings are "gigantic". So wear your stretchy pants. We had the birria sampler platter and I had the Tijuana taco. If that was not enough we tried the churros! Hot and delicious. Magnificent! The service is great, a little slow because it's super busy and hopping here! read more

Dona Leti’s - Tijuana Taco - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Still good! Service good food good! Tried their skillet burrito and was decadent and delicious. The birria eggrolls were very flavorful as well. And the surf and turf nachos were good. Can't beat big portions that match the price read more

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Great service, large menu, good food but expensive. The portions are insanely large. The atmosphere is Mexican trying hard to be hip and cool. Might return to check out the drinks for HH sometime. Clean but wish I didn't smell how clean it was as it interfered with my eating experience (smelled the cleaning solution). T read more

Dona Leti’s - Vibes - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Eating at Dona Leti's was such a fun experience! The lively atmosphere made it clear everyone was having a great time. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive, and the music added to the energy of the place. I ordered a veggie quesadilla and dirty horchata. My selections were both creative in presentation and delicious in flavor. I can definitely see why there was a wait when I arrived, and still a line when we left. Although the wait was quoted as an hour, we were happily seated in just 20 minutes. I also loved all the nods to Houston throughout the restaurant. Highly recommend visiting if you're in the area! read more

Dona Leti’s - Dirty Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This location off of south Post Oak was amazing. The service was fantastic. The drinks were strong. The food was fresh, hot, and flavorful. Seasoned to perfection. The place had a wonderful vibe. Great music, incredible artwork everywhere you turned, and with a lively bar in the middle. Make sure that you come early if you have a big party because they do not accept reservations and the restaurant gets crowded quickly. They have another location off of Washington that has a patio if you want to take advantage of this wonderful Houston weather right now. Don't miss out on this place. Their portions are huge, food is authentic, and you will leave here more than satisfied plotting your next return. read more

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So, even though the rating is only 4 stars, this is still my favorite Mexican restaurant across the Houstonland area. Let's get to it. I have never dined in, and I'm guessing that's where some of the negative reviews are coming from. I have only ordered delivery or done pickup. Full stop, this food is some of the most flavorful Mexican food I have ever had. Their flavors are BOLD but not salty or overdone. The portions are huge, and you will not finish a dinner plate in one sitting. Some of my standout favorites are the surf and turf tacos (steak and shrimp), surf and turf egg rolls, the Mexican rice and beans, and their incredible strawberry cheesecake funnel cake. Mmmm! The only place that comes close to this one is MAYBE Doña Lena's, but this place just really knows how to season their food. They have a few different locations, but I think I've only eaten from this one. The parking lot is congested, and it's in a bit of a sketchy area, but it's worth it. The wait times are ridiculous, and I would say avoid it altogether on Fridays and Saturdays. The staff is hit or miss on how helpful they are, but I haven't had a bad experience with them. Here are my main issues: My orders have been wrong a few times, and that is frustrating. For instance, there have been several times I requested no cheese on my surf and turf tacos, and they put cheese on them anyway. Their prices are OUTRAGEOUS. This is NOT an exaggeration. Absolutely OUTRAGEOUS!!! They also nickel-and-dime for EVERYTHING. It's hard not to spend at least $100 every time you go here. They need to expand the size of this location or organize it better. When it's crowded, there's almost nowhere to go or stand while waiting for your food, so I usually just end up sitting in my car. They will randomly turn off the ability to order delivery in apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. It happens quite frequently, and it's frustrating. The wait times can be REALLY long. I'm pretty sure I waited for 2 hours once and I almost went home. This is why I mentioned to avoid it on Fridays and Saturdays. Despite my gripes with this place, when the orders are right and it doesn't take forever, this place is hard to beat. Even with my complaints , I still have to give it 4 stars. I would definitely advise anyone thinking of going here to do it. It's worth a try for sure. Don't forget the strawberry cheesecake funnel cake! read more

I had read about Doña Leti's. It was on my way to work, so I decided to go have pupusas. I'm a small eater. You have to get the plate of two pupusas. The place is big and lively. There are murals all over and tables are spread out. I received chips and salsa first. The chips weren't greasy. The salsa is delicious and not too spicy. My cheese pupusas took a while to arrive. They are big and come with curtido and a sauce. The pupusa plate is $10. They didn't have much cheese. And they should. I only ate one and got a box to go. I reheated the leftover pupusa. It definitely had a smidget of cheese. In fact, this second pupusa was more like a Salvadoran tortilla without the filling. read more

Dona Leti’s - Bar area - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We have been to the other locations and wanted to see if the food was just the same here. Let me say Dona Leti never disappoints..The food is cooked fresh with great seasoning and cooked to perfection. I had my pre bday dinner there. We had the surf and turf eggrolls, multiple margaritas(really good) , sizzling carne asada, and steak nachos. Our waiter was really attentive even during the busy hours He made sure we stayed with drinks, water and there savoring salsa and chips. They also surprised me with a Bday song and dance. They are great for groups but be prepared to wait a little especially during 5 to 8pm. The happy hour drink menu is also a plus 5.00 don Julio shots. We will definitely be back to try other menu items especially the birria pizza. Definitely recommend thos place and the prices are very reasonable you definitely get your $$ worth. read more

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This place is AMAZING.. this was our 3rd time here. Well 2nd at this location. And they NEVER disappoint. Customer service food drinks all .. you can't go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu but I LOVE the Surf & Turf egg rolls .. their nachos are great and the burritos OMG.. Just go.. its worth the trip from anywhere!! read more

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The absolute bomb!!! The wait was insane but I see why......the food was delicious and enough for two meals and the drinks...*chef's kiss*

The food was good with large portions. Service was great. Lots of customers too. Will return.

So, I will give you the details of our visit and you can decide if this is the place for you or not. 1. We went on a week night at 5:30 and it was a 30 min wait. We only ended up waiting like 18 min though. 2. It's loud in there but you can still hear each other talk. 3. The food is pricey for mexican food. That being said it was delicious and enough for leftovers and then some. It's very heavy though. 4. The drinks are good, but not strong. 5. You get 1 hr and 45 min to eat. 6. The waitress we had was friendly and very helpful (Melody) 7. There is a lot for parking but it fills up quickly. read more

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Now this place was a vibe!! The music and the staff were jovial and entertaining. The server was kin and answered all of our questions. The portions were huge this place was all recommendation by a Houston native at our hotel! It did not disappoint l, strong drinks and delicious food, I highly recommend. read more

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I've had my fair share of Mexican food in Houston, and this spot easily tops the rest! Every dish I tried was absolutely delicious--even the chips and salsa were so good that I had to take some home. The portions are incredibly generous, so you're definitely getting your money's worth. The drinks? Strong and flavorful. I ordered the Liquid Marijuana cocktail along with the bowl, and both were fresh and perfectly made. On top of that, our server was fantastic, and the restaurant had a vibrant, clean atmosphere. Since this is their newest location, there was plenty of parking. We visited on a weekday, but if you're planning to go on a weekend, I'd recommend making a reservation--it's bound to get busy. Highly recommend this place! read more

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I went here on Friday night been on my list for awhile now everyone I spoke with said they enjoyed the food here. I didn't want to drive all the way to the other location so was glad when I saw this was one open and not too bad of an area. The service was great very attentive however be prepared to wait. I love that it's all ages in there. Now let's get to the food omg! I had the seafood tacos so good and fresh I only could tackle one taco came with cilantro lime rice yummy! So good I didn't even get a picture. I did enjoy me a nice cocktail . Even though the place Is crowded it doesn't feel overpack. I will be back in about the new week. read more

Dona Leti’s - The Don! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food ok Service great Ambiance good I got the birria sampler and it was ok. I got kinda sick of birria after a few bites I'm not gonna lie. Service was awesome. This place was loud and crackin. Very high energy. If I was in town I would comeback again with company read more

Dona Leti’s - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Mylea was great this evening, she made my first visit very special!!!! I sat at the bar & everything was perfect to the service & the food! 5/5 read more

Dona Leti’s - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Mmmm, my Paloma was mad salty and my burrito took awhile to come out...and I was dining alone at the bar. Lively, borderline loud energy. Packed out on a Sunday evening. Salsa was fresh and chips were nicely salted. Huge portions. Maybe a little salty. I'll come back, but this wasn't the best first impression. read more

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