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    Dona Leti’s

    3.8 (469 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Quesadilla Plates
    Coy D.

    This was a work lunch which is disappointing because I want to try some of these drinks. LET'S GO DIRTY HORCHATA!!! Dona Leti's has great salsa, and chips, no green sauce unfortunately. The decor of this place is like walking into a low rider's garage, there's bright murals all over the walls of skulls, Houston sports teams, landmarks and celebrities. It's a whole vibe walking in with the all the colors and reggaeton blasting. The restaurant was slow paced on our visit. The food took awhile to get to the table, longer than other places. Our server did inform us that everything is homemade from scratch. But it was an hour between when we ordered and our meals came out. That wouldn't have been a problem if I was halfway through my third Dirty Horchata, but it was my lunch hour and time is short. So that knocks it down a star. On to the food- Shrimp Quesadillas- good, the cheese was gooey and had a great pull. It was buttery and fried perfectly, the shrimp were crisp and well cooked. Rice- it was super! Loved it. Refried Beans- one of my coworkers didn't get her beans with the meal. So I gave her mine, since we only had an hour I had to take the beans to go. Don't ask about the guac because I gave it away! I will try Dona Leti's again. The food was very good, maybe a cook called in and it was just a bad day. All I know is the bartender better be on point when I go back.

    Strawberry pineapple drink
    Charisse T.

    It was extremely busy, we were quoted 45 minutes to 1 hour wait it was a hour and a half before we were seated. But once we sat down the service was very fast and very good. It was a great vibe on a Sunday Funday. The food was delicious we ordered birra eggrolls, tacos, nachos and more. Let's talk about the drinks top tier

    This graphic shows the **three locations where Doña Leti's and its off-duty officers routinely place cones to restrict public traffic lanes*

    **1 Star** Doña Leti's may be a popular restaurant, but the way the resulting traffic is managed has become a serious problem for the surrounding neighborhood. I live nearby and have dealt with this repeatedly for nearly two years. During busy weekends, the restaurant's valet operation creates significant vehicle backups because customers are required to use valet parking and pay for parking. Those queues routinely spill onto Washington Ave and Sherwin St. Cones are then placed in public traffic lanes at multiple locations to restrict traffic and manage the congestion. The problem can become severe enough that traffic backs up toward the I-10 exit ramp, creating a dangerous situation for vehicles exiting the freeway and trying to navigate Washington Ave and Sherwin St. I have personally experienced multiple near-accidents because of the congestion and confusing lane restrictions. There is also an issue with the off-duty officers working traffic control for the restaurant. I have seen them confront drivers for blocking traffic while delivery, Uber Eats and to-go vehicles are allowed to stop in those same traffic lanes. On one occasion, I was even threatened with a citation while trying to navigate through congestion around cones that the officers themselves had placed. I have repeatedly brought these concerns directly to restaurant management. When I asked about permits or authorization for the traffic-management operation, management told me they had the necessary permits. When I asked the off-duty officers the same question, I was told that no permit was necessary. Because of those conflicting answers, I have now asked the City of Houston to independently verify what authorization exists and whether the current traffic-management practices are appropriate. To be clear, I am not complaining because the restaurant is successful or busy. I understand that a popular restaurant may need traffic management. The issue is that managing that traffic should not mean routinely obstructing public traffic lanes, creating dangerous conditions for other drivers or pushing congestion toward an interstate exit. I hope the restaurant takes this seriously and finds a better way to manage its valet and pickup traffic without making the surrounding public streets absorb the consequences.

    Soft serve margarita swirl
    Jhonisha M.

    Love love love Dona Letis on S Post Oak! Walked in we were told there was an hour plus wait but we were able to find seats at the bar and had a great first time experience! The decor and vibe of the restaurant was cute, vibrant and very H town. They also had Fifa decor and we loved the mural of Dona Leti herself. I'm giving 4 stars because of the lackluster quality/service we received from our bartender (we wished we could've had the female bartender she was more attentive, friendly, and diligent), the dry elote we received, and the spoiled nasty raw veggies they placed on our plates. Other than that the burrito was good and the Pastor Torta was AMAZING!!!! Most definitely will be returning the drinks are great you can taste the alcohol and the flavors that are described on the menu. We were having such a good time we forgot to take pictures of our other drinks. If you haven't been you should.

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    Lisa M.

    Dona Leti's is a family favorite for us! We don't get to come as often as we'd like because this place stays packed, but this visit the wait was only 20 minutes. The food here never misses. It always comes out piping hot, flavorful, and in Texas‑sized portions (and yes... the drinks are strong, so pace yourself). Honestly, the best strategy is to order a few dishes and share -- that way you can taste everything without popping a button. This time I tried the Mulita taco for the first time and oh my goodness... delicious. My crew tore up the chicken nachos, the birria grilled cheese, and the taco plate. We even grabbed a chicken burrito to go for my husband at home. And that soft‑serve margarita deserves its own round of applause. BTW, our server was great. She kept a pulse on our eating pace and brought some to-go boxes when she saw us slowing down. If you haven't been, I absolutely recommend Dona Leti's. Just bring your patience, your appetite, and a designated driver -- because they do not play with those margaritas.

    Brittany H.

    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's 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

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    Jay L.

    I got the Birria Sampler, when I tell y'all it was bomb and full of flavor, i couldn't even finish the entire plate because the quantity was big for me. Our server Brian, had excellent service and was very helpful and checked in at our table consistently. I love the vibes of the restaurant, i love their wall art, the staff, drinks and the music !!!! Although the wait was a little rough, it was definitely worth it.

    Jeff N.

    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.

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    Michari L.

    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.

    Strawberry Lemonade Drink
    Justin W.

    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.

    Complimentary chips and salsa
    Stella F.

    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.

    Eggrolls
    Kirklind N.

    First time coming to this location because it's always packed. But I see why! Atmosphere is festive with bright colors. Large seating area at the bar. Food is still great and service is attentive. Great selection from Tex- Mex to wings! Food came out quicker than expected! Would definitely come back. And they have happy hour too!

    Jamie L.

    First off, there is always a wait and you may need to park in the neighborhood. Food gets a 5/5, especially the salsa and the avocado crema. The flavors are excellent and not too spicy for anyone who is sensitive to spice. The food is pretty expensive and yes, the portions are pretty big, but a lot of the food presented is side food like rice, onions, and cheese. If you put those aside, the portions of the actual food is not that big. I also do not like how almost everything had an up charge. Shout out to our waiter for telling us if certain things had an up charge but almost everything we asked for had an up charge that was not written on the menu. For example, for my pupusa, I wanted bean and cheese instead of cheese and there was a one dollar upcharge. We asked for some jalapeños and that cost a dollar and the cup was so tiny. Also certain types of meats for certain types of tacos have an up charge that are not listed on the menu and I wish they would just be clear about that. They also made a mistake and overcharged me by three dollars which I did not really catch until after I paid... Our server was nice, but there are definitely pros and cons of the place.

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    Always great- I've been coming here for years and it's always been a solid choice. Anything you get on the menu should be a hit

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