SHOUT OUT JASON JESUS!! The best waiter EVER! The food was immaculate, customer service was excellent. Love this restaurant!!! read more

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

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Dona Leti's was so good. The wait wasn't too long for lunch. The service was awesome. We had the pleasure of having two servers, a pro and a rookie, both were kind, helpful and knowledgeable. They made sure we were well taken care of during our dining experience. We samples a couple flavors of margaritas before we ordered, the flavors were tasty. The food, the food, the food! Yes, it was extra flavorful and the portions are huge, especially after you've been eating some of their delicious chips and salsa, both red and green were tasty. The ambiance is vibrant, great music, happy people, full bar on the other side of the restaurant. It's giving good times. read more

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Decided to give this place a try to see what all the hype was about, but unfortunately, it turned out to be just that hype I was greeted and seated immediately upon entering, which was a great start and it went downhill from there. It took about 15 minutes to get our drinks (water) and nearly 45 minutes to get our food. I had to flag the waiter down every time I needed something, and they weren't even that busy. I ordered the 3-taco entree ;two chicken fajita tacos and one steak fajita taco and I was disappointed when I realized they use dark meat chicken for their chicken fajita tacos. This was a first for me. Every Mexican restaurant I've been to has used chicken breast for chicken fajita tacos, so that's what I was expecting. Waiting 45 minutes for tacos and nachos, combined with the subpar service, really took away from the experience. The service, the food and service just didn't live up to all the hype. I definitely won't be rushing back. read more

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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. read more

Dona Leti’s - Chicken Quesadilla Plates - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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 read more

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**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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I love this place. The quesadilla Beria never misses. When my family comes into town, we always go here and eat. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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

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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I would not eat here ever again. I picked up my food to go. The food was not ready when they said it would be. They said they were backed up. I had to wait an extra 20-something mins for it. The place is very loud. More of a sports bar/club scene, definitely not family oriented environment. Be prepared to see most people dressed in a very skimpish way. The service attendants can't hear you and vice versa unless you yell. Food was not good. I've eaten at good authentic Mexican food places. This is NOT one of them. Their meat was over cooked in addition to very greasy. I was literally sick from the half of plate I ate. They've definitely prioritize quantity over quality. Which happens often when businesses expand. So sad! read more

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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After having a few other tacks are kind the city, this place is okay to me. Everything tastes the same. Meaning, no matter which entree you get the inside will be the same. The wait is long and it's always crowded. It's a social media hype and that's cool. It's just not my speed. read more

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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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! read more

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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. read more

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

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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This went well. Oh. My. Run--don't walk--for this little frozen slice of heaven. (Peep the fresh flower too!) read more

Dona Leti's was a mixed experience for me. The wait for food was longer than expected, so I ended up getting my order to go instead of dining in. While I waited, I enjoyed a margarita, sampled the soft serve margarita and the happy hour prices were great! As for the food, the street tacos were okay but didn't really stand out. The surf and turf egg rolls had too much cheese, which overpowered the meat and seafood. The highlight of the meal was definitely the cheese and bean pupusa, it was absolutely delicious and the best thing I tried. I'd come back for the happy hour and the pupusas! read more

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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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

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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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

I regret to have to post this but... this afternoon we visited Dona Leti's and unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. After seeing reviews of this restaurant up and down my timeline and a high recommendation from my husband's friend, we visited today for lunch and it was a huge disappointment. It started with a 30 minute wait at 11:30 am which lead us to the bar. It is there we initially discovered the prices to include a $17 house margarita. Once seated at a table we ordered our food, a combination plate and chicken enchiladas and we were surprised to learn that for the combination plate, I wasn't able to pick corn tortillas for my tacos and flour for the enchiladas and quesadillas, all tortillas had to be the same, no exceptions. This should have been a major red flag that plates must be premade/preassembled but I ordered anyway. Needless to say both plates were disappointing and salty. I can admit that the colorful decor and overall vibe, plus all the influencer postings has led to its popularity, but for a true foodie like my husband and I, the food and drinks aren't worth it. ‍ read more

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Doña Leti, did not leti me down! The food was soo flavorful and gracious portion sizes. The drinks? Nothing to play with! 1000/10 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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The aesthetics was great the food was wonderful ambiance with the 10 out of 10. We were there for a birthday dinner. And the service was wonderful. I highly recommend this place read more

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

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Atmosphere is nice Wait time horrible reason being we were told wait time was three minutes literally eight parties behind us. We seated first then when I approached the cashier, I was told and pour more parties that was after us was seated, so I had to get a little forceful in order to be seat. Our waitress Ruca is what helped.she added a star because of her customer service! The food was good though and the drinks were delicious! 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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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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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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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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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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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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Food was awesome and plentiful! Surf and Turf Eggroll plate. Whew delicious. Try them at their new location. read more

Dona Leti’s - Leftovers! And this and it's the appetizer. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas