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    La Dona Cafecito

    4.1 (23 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Tamale-- actually not bad, well balanced .
    Adam B.

    Kind of a mess in there. You can hear the fryer going off just about every minute. They've added a bell to the front door, so as people leave and come in you hear that in conjunction. Did I mention the waterfall making quite a loud constant splash as well? It's basically still very much Fiesta Mexicana inside and out. Way under staffed is my guess, as it took a long time to get my meager order of two Gorditas and a tamale. Got apologized to I think three times. I'm sorry too the roomers of greatness just are not true.

    Delicious food! Amazing service and friendliness! We're from Southern CA and hold high expectations for Mexican Restaurants! 10/10! We'll be back next time we're in town!!

    shredded beef enchilada + chile relleno combo
    Sam T.

    Loved it here!! We were craving Mexican and wanted something close to our hotel. Got the fiesta and the original margaritas, which were huggeeee and very delicious. Our waiter was so nice and attentive and all our food came very quickly. Super yummy and affordable for the portion sizes.

    Taco Al Carbon

    Definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants we've been to in the area. Will be back to try more! Even our 3 and 6 year finished their plates.

    Food was amazing and strawberry churros were to die for

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    Nice staff, good food, reasonable price, highly recommend if you live on the south Hill.

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    The food is muy delicioso . And very friendly staff!!! I'm planning on going there again soon!!!

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    Very nice staff, clean, comfortable, very convenient. I'd give it a 5 except the food was just eh.

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    1 year ago

    Very good food and nice staff. Easy parking. Like the tortilla chips. Nice interior and cool waterfall.

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    Great food, amazing margs, good prices and the service is wonderful!! Best Mexican food in Spokane for sure.

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    Got the fiesta and the original margaritas, which were huggeeee and very delicious.

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