food is always good and the workers are so kind i appreciate the free drink as well food is always good and the workers are so kind i appreciate the free drink as well read more

Tacos Don Chai - Al Pastor Soft Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

So good! I stopped in before heading to the airport bc I HAD to have a breakfast burrito before returning back to FL. I MISS my Cali food!! The staff was super friendly and authentic. Genuinely helpful and caring. They wanted me to have a great experience, and I did!! The burrito was everything they promised it would live up to. It's been a year since Iw as there (just catching up on so many reviews!) but I can still taste that delicious burrito!! I hope they are doing well. The only issue I noticed was that there is another restaurant around the corner and the GPS took me there. Nothing so good ole' street signs can't fix ;) Enjoy!! read more

This place thrives on the simple principle that melty cheese improves what it is on - why not take a delicious taco and melt the cheese as well? They call it a quesataco - I call it delicious. You can't go wrong with the protein selection but don't overlook the basic chicken. Each has a distinct spice blend. They have a great team of folks making delicious food and providing stellar service. I was feeling low touch on my last visit and quietly entered my order on the kiosk but the team members warmly reached out to make me feel welcome. The place is right next to an incredibly imposing industrial complex (refinery) but from the outside eating area you would never tell with the peaceful garden and fountain setup. Watch out for the sauces. They kick. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Chicken, Birria, Al Pastor quesetaco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

I recently ordered six "quesabirria" tacos along with a Super Burrito, and I'll start with what worked well. The tacos were served hot, well-seasoned, and generously filled with meat. The brisket itself is flavorful and clearly prepared with care, which deserves recognition. That said, there were a few notable disappointments. When I arrived to pick up my order, I was informed that they were out of consomé. Given that consomé is an essential component of the quesabirria experience, this was very unfortunate and took away from what could have been a standout dish. I also want to gently address the naming of the dish. I placed "quesabirria" in quotation marks intentionally. What's being served here is essentially a brisket quesadilla--tortilla, cheese, and meat--and while it's tasty, it doesn't quite align with what defines a QUESABIRRIA. A true quesabirria is filled with birria: slow-cooked meat (traditionally goat, though beef or lamb is common) braised in a deeply spiced adobo made from dried chiles like guajillo and ancho, along with warm spices and aromatics. This process produces both tender meat and a rich, savory broth known as consomé. The brisket at Don Chai is enjoyable in its own right, but it isn't birria, and the distinction matters a lot--especially for such an iconic dish (quesabirria). Moving on to the Super Burrito: I paid for a Super Burrito, what I received instead, was a very basic burrito consisting of meat, beans, and rice, lacking the variety, balance, and boldness one expects from a "super" designation (pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado/guacamole). I'll be sharing a photo for context, but the overall impression was plain and underwhelming. Finally, the salsas deserve immediate attention. As accompaniments, salsas should enhance and balance a dish, especially when the food itself is already rich and savory. Here, the salsas felt mismatched. They were overly runny, noticeably sweet, oily, and oddly creamy, which dulled rather than lifted the flavors of the food. I appreciate the creativity behind incorporating pineapple into a salsa--it's an idea with real potential--but the execution leaned too far into sweetness. The green salsa was particularly puzzling: thin, creamy, oily, and lacking the brightness or herbaceous character one expects from a green salsa. Even its name felt misleading. The red salsa also majorly missed the mark, seemingly relying on the wrong choice of chilies that didn't deliver on taste nor balance. Overall, the meat is well prepared, and the concepts are promising. With some major refinements--especially in accurately representing dishes (quesabirria) and reworking the salsas--this could become a much stronger experience. read more

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I've been all over the Bay, from SF's Breakfast Little to Berkeley's La Mission. Tacos Don Chai has one of the best, if not the best breakfast burrito in the Bay. I typically order the sausage or go no meat and add guac. The tater tots are always fried to a crunchy perfection. The scrambled eggs are light and fluffy. But the real secret is the layer of grilled cheese just under the tortilla, making each bite filled with gooey, cheesy deliciousness. For salsas, I get their salsa verde. But I also like to mix their piña and their fiery salsa rojo, which gives the burrito a great spice with a touch of sweetness. read more

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Finally getting around to updating my pics! The outdoor patio is even more lovely to enjoy while having a meal. The plants give it a grounding feel and the live edge tables and benches add a calmness to contrast with the metal chairs. Note: The one with the red table was how it looked a few years ago. read more

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^__^Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly!!^__^ Foods: 5/5. Very flavorful, cooked right, and fresh. Pipping hot - almost burned my tongue! Crispy charred burrito skin! Crispy flat bread pizza! Signature Pineapple mild salsa? Yummm!! Other salsas are fresh too! They have bags of horchata and other drinks you can buy and make at home. Service: 5/5. Staff immediately said "Hi" upon walk-in. They wanted to help with order and questions. Ambiance: 5/5. Indoor and outside seatings available. Clean. Nice guys. Family owned restaurant. (Bonus) Cleanliness: 5/5. The guys are literally scrubbing the floor mat and wiping window before closing. They wear gloves too. Vegetarian friendly. Vegan friendly: Yes - Veggies (fresh bellpeppers) as protein for super/regular burrito. Other options include: rice, cheese (can omit), and beans burrito AND rice and beans as side. Dog friendly: Yes - Outdoor patio. read more

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This is a little spot with not much parking but let me tell you if you have to park down the street and walk you will not be disappointed. They have they best birria tacos I have ever eaten and the pineapple salsa chefs kiss. Go check them out. Worth a ride of you don't live close read more

10/10 Food is so delicious. Service was great. Ambiance has some nice outdoor seating and a minimal indoor seating. Great vibes and great food. read more

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Best taco spot in the area - a hill I'm willing to die on. Very small spot that you order inside and pick an area outside to eat. Their queso tacos and quesabirria tacos hit the spot, especially with their piña salsa they make in house. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

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I've heard that Tacos Don Chai had really good tacos! However, I didn't get to try it until recently. My boyfriend wanted to try a place that offers chicken quesatacos, because he can't eat beef (quesabirria). We haven't found a local restaurant that really stood out to him, until we tried Don Chai! We ordered for pick up through Door Dash because their website wasn't working. I didn't realize they close so early (5pm)! We ordered around 4:30pm and our food was ready fairly quickly! The food smelled so good!!! I ordered 3 quesabirria's with consome on the side. The consome was in a small container and didn't cost extra, but you had to request it. The tacos also came with 3 different salsas. My boyfriend really enjoyed his 3 chicken quesatacos and said that this was our new place to go! The tacos we had were nice and crispy and weren't greasy at all! Who knew Martinez had a solid taco spot?! Glad we tried Tacos Don Chai and found our new local quesabirria/quesataco spot! read more

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A few friends suggested this place and we decided to go on a weekday before lunch. We ordered the carne asada burrito and the Quesabirria tacos. First off what is Birria without the CONSUMÈ?? It's just a regular Birria taco! Come on guys, consumè! Consumè! CONSUMÈ!!! This day they DIDN'T have CONSUMÈ!! Por Que??? WTH! We needed that consumè to complete the Don Chai "Special Brisket Birria Experience!" How hard is it to make Consumè?? Anyhooo, the Quesabirria tacos had good flavor and balance with the crispy tortilla. We wish they would have used two tortillas, since the taco kind of fell apart. It was a good taco nevertheless! The carne asada burrito was good as well. Good flavor from the nice cut of meat. They need more pico de gallo in the burrito to put this over the top. The salsas were decent, mild pineapple, light green avocado-ish salsa and a spicy orange brown salsa. They had good flavor but not a salsa you can enjoy with chips. Which they did not give out any free chips. Pineapple drink was good and light. All in all, it was a good food experience. One of the better tasting Birrias in the area. We probably will come back to try the other items on the menu sooner than later. Hopefully next time they have consumè!! Customer service was really good, accommodating. Nice outdoor seating area. read more

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I rarely make it out to Martinez, but this place has been on my radar for a while. I ordered the Super Burrito with birria and the chilaquiles rojos with chorizo, an over-easy egg, and rice and beans. The chilaquiles were outstanding, honestly the best I've had in a long time. The flavors were spot on, and I highly recommend ordering them the same way I did. The Super Burrito was also really good. I loved the smokiness of the red sauce, while the green sauce had a creamy, tangy lime flavor that balanced everything nicely. I noticed a lot of people ordering takeout, and although the inside dining area is small, there's plenty of space out on the porch. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

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The food was amazing and the door was constantly opening with satisfied customers. It seems that to go as their best offer as seating is extremely limited inside and it was a little cold outside, but we sat outside anyway. There are no heaters out there, but the food was so delicious. Our focus was on that and not the temperature. The service there was busy fast and pleasant. Their food is so popular that the orders are just flying out the door and it seems that to go is the way I would do it next time and pick a nice spot in that beautiful area and enjoy the view. We ordered different items for each other on the menu, but there isn't any one thing that we didn't totally enjoy. And we could see that it was being consumed by people around us with great satisfaction. There's no question in my mind that if I went back to Martinez, this would be the place that I would return to. read more

I dont get the hype at all. Ordered a few things on doordash and the birria tacos and the barria ramen were trash. First off, its not ramen if you dont use ramen noodles. It has udon noodles that were so overcooked to death, is was more of a paste than a noodle. Would not order from here again. read more

Best tacos in the Bay. The staff even know my name and make small talk, not to mention the Oaxacan decor to wrap it all up. I love this place. read more

nom nom nom nom Breakfast burritos are on point. 10/10 No notes. read more

Well I thought about typing my review in AI and decided against it. I went there today expecting the same great quality burrito as always but damn.. I was told they now have pastor tacos and... tbh I got a bit excited.. "this place is usually known for great beef and chicken ." Holy smokes the el or al (not sure which) pastor tacos smoothed my 7-5 craving and I wanted more even thought my better judgment got the best of me. So freakin good especially with the pineapple sauce over LEMON (don't ever remove the lemon don chai). I found myself drizzling each taco multiple times in lemon and pineapple sauce over and over savoring each and every bite. Super good and super good value. I'd recommend it every day. I just wish they were opened later so I could get some for my family but I heard hours may be longer in the summer at least? Really good food. Great value. Great atmosphere. read more

Tacos Don Chai - He said this wasn't good enough as proof. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

Drove from Oakland to pick up some Compa Munchies candy and decided to have lunch here . I had the torta de asada, and my husband ordered the chilaquiles and quesabirria tacos. Everything was full of flavor and definitely did not disappoint. The passion fruit agua fresca was super refreshing and the perfect complement to the meal. Worth the drive and I'd absolutely recommend this spot. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Torta de asada with grilled cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

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BEYOND 5 STARS Absolutely love love LOVE this place!!! Alan was a wonderful host who guided us to two wonderful dishes for brunch. We adore the ambience of inside and out, seating is plentiful with a very relaxing atmosphere. We definitely will be bringing family and friends to share our wonderful experience. If you are looking for OUTSTANDING quesabirras and tortas, this is the place to frequent! read more

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One of the best tacos I've ever had! This is a spot I dream about and can never say no to. It's consistently delicious and hits the spot every single time. Everyone I've brought here - whether it's their first time or they've been before - ends up loving it just as much as I do! read more

Tacos Don Chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

My friend and I both ordered the chilaquiles with green sauce. This was not good. The chilaquiles are made with store bought bagged chips! Very salty. We were expecting fresh made tortilla chilaquiles. We were disappointed and threw away the majority of it! I paid extra for the rice and beans and chorizo. Every bite was salty. The eggs on top were extra crispy fried edges, not ordered this way. The Cafe de Hoya was ok. I did not get my money's worth today. I do not recommend the chilaquiles. Buy the quesabirria instead! read more

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Wow genuinely GOOD tacos!! Their asada tacos with sour cream, and birria tacos were unique tasting as were all their salsa choices. Service was great, friendly people that look like they care. They have a really cute and quaint outdoor seating. Ordering is either inside or an outdoor kiosks. Would definitely come again and recommend. read more

I love this place! They have the best tacos and breakfast here. Everyone is so friendly and their outside seating area is so cute and welcoming. I definitely recommend and will be back. read more

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Probably one of the better Mexican food spots around the area. This place is easy to miss and it's right in back of Mi Casita. Had the carne asada super burrito which was so good, and the chicken queso taco. Overall solid but nothing really stood out to me. Will have to try the Don chai's pizza next visit. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Chicken questaco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

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i loved the environment, it felt just like a mini vacation getaway! customer service is so greeting and i love the energy they bring! Branden helped me choose the chilaquiles and I loved them, he was great. the food was amazing, one of the best tacos i have ever had. I recommend this place to everyone read more

My husband and I stumbled upon this place a while back and it's a solid choice. I definitely recommend their queso tacos and breakfast burritos with extra pineapple sauce. If you need something quick and easy, this is the spot. read more

Off the hook juicy Brisket Quesabirria tacos. Tender slow cooked brisket served with a small cup of consume for dipping. Best eaten in house,so the tortilla stays crispy. Had three & they offer some home made salsas that are supper tasty to boot. Nice outdoor seating area in front & the employees are kind and delivered the order to the table. Quick as well , maybe five minutes for the order. Parking can be challenging at peak eating time's but they have a few slots in the lot. Mexican Coke(the beverage) is available. read more

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This was only 2nd time trying this spot but they're still just as good as the first time I tried them. My favorite is that smoky salsa though...it adds a kick to the tacos that you didn't know you needed...you've tried the rest now try the best...in Martinez that is!! read more

This is my go to place for breakfast burritos! I know it's pretty popular for other things, but I will always always ALWAYS recommend this place for breakfast burritos. Great price for it! The chilaquiles was just okay for me. Same with the burrito. If anything, birria anything is great. It's one of the best places around. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Chilaquiles Rojos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

Food and service was great! I got the super quesadilla and it was ! Definitely recommend! read more

Tacos Don Chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

I started working in Martinez earlier this year and quickly heard about Don Chai from other coworkers. Now it's a weekly stop for sure it's truly a hidden gem. I think by far they have the best burrito in the area. I have been trying different items since from tacos, burritos and quesadillas and ever took a birria pizza home to share with the family. Also that pineapple salsa that they offer is a game changer in my opinion. It's a small but cozy place and the staff really go above and beyond to ensure you have a pleasant experience. I recommend you try to get the Mexican wedding cookies and make the attempt to only eat one. It's impossible. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Don Chai Birria Pizza - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

I made it by today and let me say WOW!!! When I saw the quesabirria tacos at first I wasn't sure because they're not your traditional super greasy, cooked in fat/oil tortillas. I took my first bite and holy s***!!!! Hands down the best quesabirria tacos I've had out here. The meat is super tender and flavorful! Even though the tortillas aren't fried in heavy grease, nothing about the taco is dry. The staff was so kind! They went through every salsa they have and I got to try them all with my food. The Pineapple Salsa ooooooo yas! It was creamy and had the sweetness from the pineapple with so much flavor! The habanero salsa was !!! So spicy my brows sweat but the flavor was 10/10!! Verde salsa was creamy with a perfect spice level and the roja salsa was super yummy too! The restaurant was clean and inside seating was limited but they have the cutest little outdoor patio. I loved the vibe! Definitely going back next week read more

Tacos Don Chai - Quesabirria tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

Food, service, awesome owners, ambiance - all 5 stars! Only great Breakfast burritos in this town.

An absolutely hidden gem in Martinez. This Mexican food joint is blow your mind, making some of the newest, freshest and most inventive Mexican dishes you could think of. From the classic birria to the birria pizza... it's both authentic and creative. Fast to your table service combined with small mom and pop charm. This is the go to Mexican spot in Martinez. read more

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A little hole-in-the-wall that offers some of the best Mexican fusion in the bay area, located in Martinez. The birria tacos are among the best I've ever had, and the birria ramen IS THE BEST, especially when there are no other places that I know of that offers it. The owners are very congenial and appreciative of your patronage, which are crucial elements to building a stronger community. They are not necessarily located on the.main strip of Martinez, but they are certainly worth looking up if you are ever in the area. read more

Read about this in the kron article on best mexican joints in the bay area. The food is indeed very tasty, only tried a couple items but I'll for sure be back. Guys serving the food were really cool and chill. I got my food to go, quite satisfied with the experience. read more

Tacos Don Chai - Birria Ramen (more an Udon really) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

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Very fast preparation for our orders. The taste is always amazing. Very welcoming and honest about wait times and quality of food. You are greeted when you first walk in. The play music in the background and the lights and everything just make it a comfortable place to eat and relax at. read more

ONG where do I even start?! The quesabirria tacos are straight-up FIRE -- crispy, cheesy, juicy perfection. The consommé? So good I legit drank the rest like soup. And don't even get me started on that pineapple sauce concoction -- it's some kind of taco wizardry that makes everything taste next-level. If you haven't been to Tacos Don Chai, you're missing out on a life-changing taco experience. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you (and probably text you later asking for more). read more

Tacos Don Chai - Birria tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Martinez, California

This place is popping. Great service, food and ambiance. It is wonderful to see a small business thriving. If you are in Martinez and want some good tacos or burritos, this is the spot. read more