This is definitely my new favorite and go to Mexican food restaurant. I'm addicted to the chips and salsa and the coconut margarita. I don't even really drink but Ill throw back 4 of those coconut margs like nobody's business. Loved the loaded nachos bc of the good amount of melted cheese and chipotle crema. All other food here is a solid 4/5. Only not so good thing was out chicken tinga taco and it was just because the Tortilla got drenched by the juice and was hard to eat as a taco. Happy hour is pretty solid here and it's all day on Mondays. Espresso martini will put you on your ass for sure if you aren't careful. Staff is super friendly here. Street parking only which can be crazy depending on day and time you go. read more

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I've been coming to La Doña since they first opened, and unfortunately my Mother's Day experience was terrible. The service and food quality have clearly gone downhill. They now charge $3 for chips and salsa, which felt absurd considering what you already spend there. Our waitress seemed very new and unfamiliar with the menu, service was slow, and it took a long time to get food out. We ordered the hot rock plate meant for two people, and it came with only two pieces of shrimp and what looked like half a cup of rice and beans to share. It used to come with unlimited rice and beans, so the difference was noticeable. To top it off, I asked for plates to split the meal and the bus boy only brought one plate. When I politely said I needed two, he got argumentative and claimed I had only asked for one. Overall, a very disappointing experience from a place I used to really enjoy. I will not be returning. read more

We had the BEST experience celebrating my cousin's birthday, and it was all thanks to Jenna Devour! From the moment we walked in, she made us feel welcomed, valued, and genuinely excited to be there. She got us seated quickly and kept everything running so smoothly it made such a difference for our group. What really stood out was how she went above and beyond to make my cousin feel special. The birthday celebration she helped create was unforgettable thoughtful, fun, and full of energy. You can tell she truly cares about the guests and takes pride in what she does. Jenna is the definition of an all-star hostess. Friendly, attentive, and just an absolute joy to be around. She elevated our entire experience and made a special night even more memorable. If you're lucky enough to have Jenna taking care of you, you're in the best hands! We'll definitely be back and hoping to see her again! read more

La Doña - Group photo. Family vibes. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Bittersweet visit to La Doña. We took our seats at the bar and were greeted by our favorite bartender, J.C. He informed us that it was his last day at La Doña. He found his way into the world of the M-F/8-4 work week. Great for J.C. but (selfishly) bad for us. We of course wish him the best! As for La Doña, hell yes, we're still going to be regulars. You can't get rid of us that easily Kevin! We know that whoever is our barkeep is, he or she is going to be great. ...and the shrimp tacos are fire! Best in San Diego! Love La Doña! read more

La Doña - Best shrimp tacos in San Diego! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Best value in Ocean Beach is the happy hour menu at La Dona on Bacon Street! The drink menu even has Mezcal for only $6.00 and it's a generous pour! Also margaritas and best value beer. There is plenty on the HH menu to choose from. Our server Katie was outstanding! There is patio and inside dining. The bar seats are always full and lively....Highly recommend this restaurant! Plenty of free street parking and a very good kids menu too! read more

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The food was served cold which changes the dining experience. The tacos and beans were probably good if served hot and fresh from the kitchen. They also charged me for a drink that I ordered but forgot to give me. read more

La Doña - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Last weekend, I had Monday off and the weather was really nice while parts of the nation were freezing. I like wearing shorts and a t-shirt during winter, and this is the case when you live in San Diego. So why not head to the beach! There were some places I considered for lunch, but the day felt like a margarita, so why not La Dona? Since Daveed lives down here, told him to meet up. Not that it's a great place to eat solo, but he owed me lunch...LOL! Tried their guac for the first time. Came out with pumpkin seeds and cotijas cheese, great on the chips but it also came with crispy pork rinds. I also ordered the empanaditas which are always a winner! You'd think this would be it but I had to have grilled fish tacos. These were great! Daveed enjoyed the chicken flautas. Of course, Cako wondered if she was going to get anything. It was between lunch and dinner, and you'd think it wouldn't be so busy, but it was. Our server was great! She handled the patio pretty much by herself. Again, always great coming here! Chill vibe! And as always... Cako Approves! read more

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This is a large Mexican restaurant. Big menu. I'd say the food is good, although for the prices, I'd expect a little more. The guacamole and street elite appetizers were good. The Brussel sprouts were a really interesting combo--bacon, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds. I want to try to recreate this at home! Tacos were good. Our friend lives their chicken mole. Mocktail was tasty. Lots of outdoor seating. read more

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I love this place! The food and drinks are always so yummy here. I got the vegetarian taquitos which was mouthwatering. Even their salsa and chips are so good. I tear them up each time I go. They are always providing great service and servers are always fun. They have indoors and outdoors setting, but we always sit outside to enjoy the scenery. Definitely one of my favorite places to go to in San Diego! read more

La Doña - Vegetarian Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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My friend was in town and they were in the mood for Mexican. They found this place on yelp. This was in OB on a Friday night, I was not expecting there would be much parking. I dropped them off and cruised around to find a spot. This place was fairly busy, all the surrounding places were busy. I love how the restaurant is wide open facing the street, you can see people out and about enjoying themselves. There was a lady making homemade tortillas right out front! I can see how this would be a terrific spot in the summertime. We ordered a few drinks, I got the skinny margarita and my friend got the Vaya Con Dios. Both were pretty good, hers was pretty spicy. We ordered these items to share: 1. Bottomless Chips/salsa. -Chips were pretty good, not too greasy or salty. Salsa was alright. 3/5 2. Creamy Queso- Serrano-chipotle & roasted poblano cheese sauce, chorizo, cotija, chips - This was pretty tasty, I think all of us at the table enjoyed it, it was gone fairly quickly. With the different cheeses they used, it was more gritty and spicy but delicious. 5/5 3. Beef Quesabirria- Slow-braised beef, chopped onions, cilantro, queso oaxaca, consomé- -These were good, quite a tad greasy. Beef was not tough at all, it had good flavor. For the consume, I am not sure if was due to more at the end of the night and we got the last of what they had but it was thicker and insanely crazily too salty. I fall on the side of not being shy of using lots of salt but for me, it was difficult to eat. For Birria tacos, it is all about the consome. 2/5 4. Street Elote -Roasted corn, mayo, cotija, tajín -This was alright, nothing that stood out about it. 2/5 5.. Molcajete El Patron- Carne asada, pollo asado, shrimp, chorizo, salchicha picosa, tomato-chipotle sauce, queso panela, nopales, chile guerro, green onion, rice, beans, tortillas -I have never had this before, It came out piping hot, bubbling away. It had all these great flavors. Carne asada was fairly good, not really tough. Chicken was super tender. Cheese was good, I did not care of the nopales. I thought the sausage was delicious. This was a pretty spicy dish. It was temperature hot and spicy hot. 4/5 Staff was pretty good for a busy evening. I would definitely stop by again to try some other options on the menu. Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food: 3.5/5 read more

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I was visiting a close friend in OB and got hungry and he suggested this place that was new to me. Very big with lots of different seating and amazing hand made chairs and great Mexican detailed carving, cool murals, blend of classic and super modern and super nice patio. I think this would a place I want to try at night. I only had a taco and, as others have commented, service is not the friendly you would expect but at least I was not pushed to get a full plate when I only needed a little something because we had planned happy hour at another place a bit later. My friend got a drink and we had a good time there. read more

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The place has cool decor and patio heaters to keep you warm at night. Service was excellent, they were able to accommodate at a party of 13. Omg the coconut margarita was amazing and so delicious. All the apps were very good. Definitely recommend. read more

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Decent place. It's pretty big with lots of seating. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor stuff has covers and heaters. It is a pretty nice looking place. Nice vibes. The food is ok. The pumpkin seed guacamole with pork grinds are surprisingly good!!! Really good lol. I got the giant mega taco and wow that thing was huge bahaha. Definitely the size of 2-3 normal tacos. I got the chicken tinga. It was alright. Flavor was a little odd and the crunch of the taco was a little overpowering. It was like extremely crunchy lol. The water cups are tiny lol but they at least give you your own big bottle to fill up. Decent place. Dog friendly. read more

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I been coming to San Diego for the past 8 years and I always make sure I stop by my favorite restaurant LA DOÑA! I really appreciate the great service and the food!!!! So delicious sorry I I didn't take pictures of the main dish but couldn't resist it thanks LA DOÑA 8 years later and you guys still Rock ! read more

La Doña - Egg hunt for kids and adults for this Easter Sunday ! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great ambiance- awesome chairs, fun decorations, fire pits, indoor and outdoor seating. Nice staff and quick service. Decent food. My shrimp tacos were pretty good but the ceviche was very watery; good flavor though. read more

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Solid happy hour spot in OB! Drinks were delish and aguachile was even more delish (spicy) read more

La Doña - Aguachile - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm a sucker for some good chips and salsa and this place delivered! I had the chicken flautas and they were delicious as well. the elote rice is spot on, and I'm not a fan of refried beans but even those were good. The Paloma was delicious as well. staff was friendly and I liked the open air vibes of the restaurant. read more

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Obsessed with this spot. Such a fun, laid back vibe. The happy hour is wonderful and on tuesdays they have all day happy hour which I am a big fan of. Service is always fantastic. Even the complimentary chips and salsa are delish. read more

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Thank you Jazz for your amazing service you are beautiful. I enjoyed the spacious environment and aesthetics of the business. The presentation in which every item arrived was so pretty, and insta pic worthy. I always love good content. One drink was enough. I appreciate the perfect ratio of alcohol and flavor. The molcajete was memorable. Perfect for sharing. This spot is going on my go to list! read more

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Me and my family came here after a day at the zoo. After all the snacks we had before, my appetite wasn't very big for dinner here. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed my time here. The bathrooms were clean. I loved the plant they had inside a tiled toilet. It was a cute piece of decor. I had ordered a coconut margarita upon suggestion. I like sweeter drinks and the waitress said this was the best options. The drink was strong in the beginning. I had to let it sit a bit and stir a lot. But in the end it was a pretty good drink. For food I ordered some ground beef and potato tacos. They were pretty good but the last taco I just ate the insides because the shell was hurting my teeth. The rice was very good! My favorite side. The beans were okay, edible but I have had better before. My kiddo got a kids chicken taco with rice and she finished her plate! She loved it all. The vibe of this place is cute overall, the staff is friendly, and the food is pretty good. My parents like to go here every time we are in Cali so I know I'll be returning. read more

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I really liked the outdoor ambience and taco Tuesday specials (even though, they didn't apply this discount to our check). The elote was top notch. We also got the Birria, steak, and monster tacos. Overall we were super excited for the good eats and margs. read more

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Came here Mother's Day weekend with a big group. It was easy to make a reservation and the service was great. The food was good for a busy holiday weekend and it came out fast. They have meat, veggie and pescatarian options and it's kid friendly. Most of us tried different taco options and my daughter opted for the bacon wrapped hot dog. Not a traditional thing you see at a typical Mexican restaurant but she sure did enjoy it and surprisingly ate most of it. read more

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Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 We arrived for dinner and were promptly sat by our server Kim. The food was great, the chip and dip was great, cheese dip was ok. The tres leches cake was awesome with berries read more

La Doña - Tres leches cake - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Five I went to LaDona in Ocean Beach last week with two girlfriends, and we had such a great experience. I've been in the restaurant business for years, so I naturally pay attention to how a place runs, and it was impressive to watch the staff working together so smoothly. Our food came out quickly, the drinks were fast, and everything felt organized without being rushed. The manager, Melissa, stopped by our table and was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and clearly supportive of her team. It was refreshing to see a manager actively helping the staff and keeping things running seamlessly. Between the service, the atmosphere, and the efficiency, it was an all-around fantastic night. We're already talking about going back, and I can't wait for my next visit. read more

Great spot!! Love the margaritas,I typically get the guava which has great flavor! Sweet potato taquitos are a must try, great portion and very filling. Ceviche portion size was a little small, wish there was a little more but very enjoyable. Staff is very friendly. Also they do happy hour all evening Monday! read more

La Doña - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for happy hour! The margarita was super good, but the nachos weren't the best. The place looks very authentic mexican, but it definitely has a cali-american twist! Ceviche was not bad, I just wasn't a fan of the nachos honestly it had some sort of buffalo chicken-tasting sauce on it, and the music in the restaurant was definitely loud! The service was very sweet. read more

La Doña - ceviche and street nachos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Honestly I was really disappointed by this. It's a fun space if you want the indoor-outdoor feel, and to have some drinks and chips. The food and service was really lacking The chorizo mussel appetizer had good flavour, but was too salty, and the one slice of bread felt stingy The steak and shrimp burrito was a meat lovers dream, but the execution was off. The sauces for the wet burrito were watered down both in flavour and texture. The shrimp was generally well cooked. The steak was cooked in a sauce and the flavour was a bit strange It took a long time for our server to come to the table, and did not replace our empty water jug even when she passed by to check on us read more

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This place was absolutely amazing! We sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance. Our waitress was friendly. We had a 5:30pm reservation and they sat us right away. I highly recommend making a reservation because people walking in had to wait. We ordered a molcajete. It was delicious! It's big enough to share for two people. I also ordered a coconut margarita . Yummy read more

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Excellent! Super cute chill looking place. We were sat on the back patio and had a wonderful server. The food was exceptional! You can tell only the freshest ingredients are used and the presentation is wonderful. The wine came out super cold and the chicken flautas were divine. The bacon wrapped jalapeños had the perfect amount of heat. We will be back! read more

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Food is very good. Loved the chips with that special spiced flavor. Celebrated my bday here- yummy churro ice cream dessert. Friendly attentive service. Pretty place with pet friendly, large party space. read more

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We found this place on accident and are SO glad we did. We stopped one night and had birra tacos and chicken tinga tacos, not pictured because it was so good we didn't get a chance to snap any before it was gone! We went back and tried the dishes pictured here, this will be added in to our date night rotation for sure. The staff is so friendly and eager to ensure your experience is nothing short of amazing. read more

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Great food, friendly service. Hand some quick appetizers, delish! We popped in on a whim- we were not disappointed! read more

La Doña - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Great vegetarian options! The cauliflower tacos are delicious and the mushroom tacos weren't too bad either. The server misunderstood my order and brought me two dishes instead of one. After I pointed this out, they apologized and said that I could just keep the second dish for free which was very nice of them. For drinks, I had a La Rosita which was alright. I was hoping for a stronger elderflower taste, but it kind of just tasted like a margarita. Overall, it was a good meal. read more

La Doña - La Rosita and Margarita - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Such a fun, festive vibe. Amazing cocktails and fantastic food. We loved everything we ordered including the birria tacos and the tostada trio appetizer. However the star of the show (shockingly) was the sweet potato flautas! This dish was really unique and special. read more

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The food and drinks were great! There were 8 of us and we had the guacamole, salsa and chips, fish and shrimp tacos and monster taco...all were excellent. read more

Tonight was our first time here. So far the food seems great! Loved the Pozole - generous with the meat. I really enjoyed the Flautas de Camote (sweet potato flautas. My wife and son had fish tacos. For dessert, we had the Churros and Pasteluto de Elote y Piña. Yummy! Our server, Kimberly, and her team were fantastic! read more

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How can I explain my love for La Doña. I simply don't know if I can- it's all SO GOOD. my go-to are the loaded nachos and I rarely stray because they live in my head rent-free, but I've tried most things on the menu from tasting friends plates. Everything is delicious, bursting with flavor and homemade authentic Mexican flavors and sauces. Kim is my favorite server/bartender. She's so fun and sweet, I just love seeing her whenever we visit. The ambiance is nice, cold in the winter months but they have heaters- just bring a jacket! read more

La Doña - Churros - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

James is so welcoming and friendly, plus made the best bloody Maria I've ever had in all my years eating there. Keep him around and give him a raise :) read more

I came across La Dona on social media and decided to try it since we had family in town and they had multiple vegetarian options. Made reservations for a Saturday evening. Our server and everyone helping her was fantastic. The drinks and all the food was delicious and the vibe was really cool. Only pain is parking - the lot behind and close by is $25 which seems outrageous for the area. No fault of theirs but this would be the only reason I wouldn't come here as frequently. Highly recommend this place. read more

I love this spot. Service is always great. The ambiance is cozy while still being indoor-outdoor. Cocktails are fabulous and plentiful. The beans are too delicious! I adore the TJ Dog appetizer. The bar seats are super comfortable. I've tried almost everything on the menu and haven't had a bad choice yet. The tampequeña plate is my fave. See you at La Doña soon. read more

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