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It gets busy here but the way to order food and alcohol makes it easy to never be ignored by the staff. Have had burritos here before but definitely believe the drinks are the highlight! Guac and chips are a very healthy serving! Spicy mango margaritas

I wanted to like this place because the outdoor patio and terrace seemed pretty cute but now after going there, that was the only part I liked. After walking in, there was not anyone to greet us or tell us how the ordering worked - ran into a waitress on her phone. They had run out of menus by the door and people waiting behind in line had to wait to use ours, but it wasn’t crazy packed with people and lots of space to sit inside or out. The food was decent but nothing crazy - also they were out of ceviche. The pre-batched Paloma tasted like it had been made a long time ago and the beer is poured in 1/2 pint, not a full pint. Service is non-existent and you can get better food elsewhere

Had a veggie taco and a chicken taco. My friend had the mole enchiladas. It was all good, but my standards are high for Mexican food. Would have been nice to have some salsa with the chips and guacamole. Everything needed salt. I'm not sure why I tipped 20% for just bringing food. It's very cold everywhere in the restaurant.

All our dishes were tasty and fresh. We had sopa de lima, pescado frito with aioli, and enchiladas with mole. Chips & salsa. We shared a lime pie. Super delicious.

Food was very authentic and delicious! It's a bit confusing how to order when you just walk in, but staff are friendly and accommodating. Love the rooftop and atmosphere.

We had the pitcher of margaritas and chips with guacamole (so good!) and a variety of tacos - barbacoa, pollo asado, carnitas and pescado frito. All delicious! We also had the churros for dessert and loved the two dipping sauces. Will definitely return here for more cute taco dates ☺️

Great place, atmosphere and amazing Mexican food! Highly recommended. Staff is very kind and helpful. If you looking for an elevated experience for Mexican food in the bay, you won’t be disappointed! Best of the best!! The Mexican toast 🤤 to died for!

Very casual, awesome tasting food, lots of available seating downstairs, upstairs and outside. You order/pay for drinks and food downstairs and they bring it to you. They allowed me to open a tab for our larger graduation group making it easy for our guests to get what they wanted and then I could pay a final bill. We had a great experience, thank you!

Dona is my go to spot for a quick and easy lunch. Their meals are solid, and I often go for their bowls and burritos. I love that their bowl includes guacamole as well. The food can often be ready within a few minutes, which is helpful for grab and go. With regards to proteins, I often choose their barbacoa or carnitas. I sometimes try the fried fish as well if I can dine there (so it doesn't get soggy). Their portions are pretty hefty which is great as well. The flavors are decent, nothing stellar but definitely satisfies the craving when needed.

I went to Doña for a weeknight dinner and ordered the pollo asado bowl. It came out to around $15.71 with tax. I thought it was okay overall, but I did really like the cucumber salsa - it added a nice, fresh touch. Parking was a bit tricky. They have a connected parking lot, but it's paid parking at about $3 per hour, which isn't ideal for a quick meal. The bathrooms were clean and required a code to enter, but they were located outside, which could be inconvenient on a rainy day. Overall, the food was decent, but nothing stood out enough to make me rush back.

I would give more than 5 stars if I had the option. Plants everywhere. Dog friendly patio. Doña = Chef''s Kiss! I lean more toward a more vegan plant based cuisine and my partner is a Food Snob Chef and we are obsessed. I've ordered the sopa de lima a few times through door dash while struggling with sickness and it saved me. Today we dined in- if you love a cute, pretty, creative ambiance.. this place is for you. I can't tell you how refreshing it was to see many vegan, vegetarian, and no alcohol options right off the bat. I barely skimmed the menu and found several things to order. Service is incredibly fast, food is plated BEAUTIFULLY with divine flavors. The server didn't miss a beat asking if I wanted crema on my dishes (I do not, vegan) and that stood out to me especially. Great service, kind staff. Told my partner I'd like to come here more often, for a drop in or special event. Love the energy here.

We came here on a weekend night for dinner. When you walk in, you grab a few menus and then order at the counter. The food is then brought to you. Our food for a table of four came out very fast -- less than 10 minutes. The table ordered veggie enchiladas, mole chicken enchiladas, tacos, and a tostada. It is very clear that they put a lot of thought into the freshness of the food. The corn tortillas tasted hand made and were very fresh. However the tacos could have used more flavor. The chicken was a bit bland while the sweet potatoes seemed in the veggie taco to not be cooked long enough as they were not soft. My partner thought his enchiladas were good but he was hungry very soon after his meal because he felt there wasn't enough cheese in his enchiladas (mainly chicken) and the plate didn't come with rice and beans. The strawberry horchata was also just ok, and tasted more like strawberry milk (at least you could taste the fresh strawberries). The food is a little bit on the pricier side costing about $150 with tip for food and drinks. If the portions were bigger, we would have been more satisfied. But the food is fresh. Maybe it was the things we ordered so maybe we will be back to try other items on the menu. It is nice that this place has vegan options as well as vegetarian and meat options for everyone. The space is large and very nice. There's plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs. However you don't really see too much of the staff once you've received your food.

Loved the atmosphere here! Got there late but the vibe was still very up. Very straightforward customer service, you pay up front and seat yourself. I got the fish taco and shared guac and chips with my friend, who got a burrito.

Casual spacious restaurant with good food. The restaurant is massive with two levels both of which have indoor and outdoor seating. Counter service ordering and the staff brings your food to your table (very quickly!), then you bus your own table. This makes it a great place for large groups since you don't need a reservation and don't have to worry about splitting the check. All the food here is fresh and tasty and reasonably priced. There are also an assortment of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

Very cute counter service Mexican spot with decent vegan options! I am a meat eater and had the carnitas taco and the Barbacoa taco. I'd say the carnitas was good but I definitely preferred the barbacoa! My friend had their cauliflower tostada which she enjoyed and we split the guac which was good but not amazing. The cocktails were premixed and again good. Definitely a nice spot for a good meal.

Dona is good. Seating is pleasant inside or out. Parking is a little tough Guacamole not too spicy If your party can't agree on Mexican, there is amazing middle eastern next door

Came here for brunch and entered on the street side. I'd been once before they moved to piedmont. I was a little confused on what to do. Enter: * grab menus to your right * walk up to the counter * order & take a # * seat yourself They have seating inside and upstairs. The upstairs has a large patio outside. We sat inside and it was nice. We finished our drinks upstairs outside and that was nicer. We ordered chilaquiles rojos and verdes and a side of guacamole. Chilaquiles Verdes come with cheese & the red ones don't. The red ones come with something the green ones don't that I can't remember. They were both very good.

This place is a sleeper hit! The food + prices are great, like hella quality ingredients and portions are satisfying. There's a ton of seating, both indoor and outdoor, and the overall vibe feels open and vibrant. Service is pretty good - would say it's an order at the front, and then they drop off food to your table type beat.

This is a beautiful place to enjoy an incredible meal. I plan to go back many times. Just a note though there's a lot of children in the upstairs area that seems to be the child zone so plan accordingly!

I met one of my best friends for dinner here recently. Everything was SO GOOD! Even though the line was fairly long, we were able to order quickly and our food came almost immediately - I was shocked. By the time we got flatware and water and made our way upstairs to the outside patio, the server was already bringing out the food! There is plenty of seating, both inside and outside. And the space is a great spot for people- and dog-watching. I bet it's great for a leisurely brunch or happy hour. I was really hungry so I got a bunch of food! * a veggie taco - the butternut squash and pepitas were a delicious combination * a carnitas taco - the meat was so juicy and flavorful * the sopa de lima - lime is always such a great addition to chicken soup! * and a pineapple and coconut agua fresca We also shared the chips and guacamole. My friend wanted to try the mole so she got the enchiladas. We were so full afterward!

Five stars once again! The chicken mole enchiladas are to die for and even though they give such a generous portion, I could eat the whole thing again in a heartbeat. I came with a group, some of whom came for the first time, and they enjoyed how tasty the dishes were and how vibrant the setting is. Parking was a little tricky to find on a weekend dinner hour, but there was some street parking available. Service is fast and speedy as always, with two lines so they move quicker. Friendly folks working here. Husband's review: "The flavors are rich but the best part is the atmosphere. The restaurant is warm and inviting and lively."

We ordered at the to go station. The employees were friendly and welcoming. The hot sauce is great. Barbacoa isn't what we are used to having lived in Texas. But it's a tasty tender shredded beef for sure. We will be back to sit down. Im interested in the enchiladas. Went back today and tried the Carnitas burrito and chicken asada burrito.

I love Doña. Their nachos with barbacoa are a firm favorite. I also really like the ensalada de doña con pollo. And recently at lunch with a friend, I discovered the cauliflower tostada. Don't ask questions about this one, just order it! It is awesome. I haven't found a dud item on this menu and I've ordered most of it, multiple times. You can normally get a table easily because there are a lot of them. I'm equally happy to eat here, as I am to take their food to go - mainly depends on the occasion. You can't go wrong with Doña.

Some friends and I (group of 4) came for dinner on a Sunday, and although there was a line, we probably got to order in less than 10 minutes and easily found a table. We split some guac and drinks, and everyone tried something different including the bowls and tacos. It came out to be about $20 per person, so very reasonable. We all seemed to enjoy what we got and were able to finish everything! I tried the ensalada de doña ($14) which was very refreshing, nutritious, and full of wonderful crispy textures. The guac tasted great, although the house made tortilla chips were a bit on the thicker side than what I am used to. The food came out extremely quickly! In fact, one person's tortillas came out literally as we were first sitting down at the table! Also love that there are many vegan and gluten free options!

Lunch visit post flu and Covid booster shots for my kids. The kids quesadilla with chicken was huge and my kids both enjoyed that. It's an additional charge for a protein but well worth it in my opinion. We also got two salads and the queso and a Barbacoa taco. Their margaritas and drinks looked amazing and I'll have to try that next time. We dined on their outdoor second floor terrace which is really nice and shaded. The service was good - you order and pay downstairs and someone will bring the food to your table.

Recently had a fish burrito and a taco at Doña. The fish burrito was tasty and the red hot sauce was a nice compliment. The chicken taco was middling. The chicken could have used more seasoning to be honest. My friend also ordered some chips and guacamole for the table which were excellent. I'll probably come back, but will skip the chicken next time.

I "discovered" Doña when my new work friends brought me here for lunch. There's plenty of inside and outside seating (shady or sunny). The food is creative and delicious. There's something for those who prefer a more traditional taste of Mexican food as well as others who enjoy a spinoff of the typical flavors. I had limited interactions with staff but everything ran smoothly, food came out quickly and tables were clean. I loved the cauliflower tostada and I'll look forward to coming back when it's not the middle of a work day so I can enjoy a beer on the sunny patio and trying something else from the menu.

We had a margarita, chips and guacamole for happy hour and it was good. The prices are reasonable and they have a small parking lot. The service was good and the vibe is fun.

Jamie W. and I had been meaning to come here for ages and finally found an excuse on a recent Saturday saunter of Piedmont Avenue. They have a huge space with a second floor terrace quite inviting on warm days. However, we decided to seat ourselves at the bar because it looked so relaxing and provided a nice street view with only the occasional street person in the way. They have quite a weekend brunch menu ('Desayuno') (photo) on top of their already appetizing regular selections. Jamie went for the heartily robust $14.25 Barbacoa Bowl with black beans, cheese, cucumber salsa, pickled red onions, and guacamole (photo: https://yelp.to/oG2Gs2H7aO). Not only flavorful but enough for a late afternoon snack. I was more predictable and ordered the $14 Pozole Rojo. It consisted of shredded pork in red chile broth with hominy, cabbage, and radishes served with tostadas and garnishes (photo: https://yelp.to/rc89CnPm1d). It was quite tasty, comparable to the bowls I get at the Underdogs locations in San Francisco. We were pleased enough with our meal that we came back a couple of weeks later for a couple of true breakfasts with Mexican twists. Jamie had the $16 Carnitas Hash with Poached Eggs. It included poblano chiles, caramelized onion, butternut squash, crispy potatoes, and roasted golden beets in this mix of savory delight (photo: https://yelp.to/h3_hriV0sr). I went to the sweet end of the spectrum with the $11 Mexican Toast, a takeoff on French toast with pan de mie bread topped with roasted pineapple drizzled with cajeta and crema (photo: https://yelp.to/SSPRHW6Atu). It was a delightful treat but honestly too much of a good thing for me. What we've appreciated is the variety of dishes available here during the day. The staff was also very friendly and energetic, which made our dining experiences at the bar quite enjoyable. There is a metered parking lot that they share with the very good Pomella next door (review: https://yelp.to/M_xfGARk3E). FOOD - 4 stars...lots of variety in their appetizing brunch dishes AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...spacious and bustling SERVICE - 4 stars...energetic and attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely a modern take on Mexican staples RELATED - Exploring Piedmont Avenue? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2I0RAHj

Awesome flavors, buzzing atmosphere, and friendly and approachable staff. Parking can be a hassle in this part of town though. Visited for Saturday lunch with friends and tried the nachos, while the wife had a pollo asada burrito and there were carnitas tacos for our little one. The nachos were in a bowl, sort of like a scramble, with the best cheese sauce I've had in a restaurant. None of that Velveeta stuff. Also layers of beans, guacamole, and salsa that were each standout ingredients on their own. Wife said the burrito was "very flavorful," and our little one wolfed down her tacos if that tells you anything. Highly recommended for groups and quick service. Would definitely come back often if we lived in the area.

Wow, this place is fantastic! Good portion sizes and everything tastes so fresh and house-made! Especially for the price. You want to eat here. Try the barbacoa, the mole and the churros! Also nice spacious dining area.

Evert single thing was so fresh and delicious, the food was so fast it arrived before we even sat down and the atmosphere is lovely. It's also huge and would be good for big crowds. Definitely will be back.

Very large restaurant with outdoor patio - no table service, order at the counter, and they'll bring food to your table. Large selection of food and also alcoholic drinks. Great spot for a very big group, also wonderful on a sunny day. Loved the weekend brunch menu (10am-3pm)and the vegetable hash with poached eggs atop. Love their chips for nachos but don't love the processed cheese - wish they would change that. Overall great pick across from Kaiser.

What a shock. Food tasted great and the portion sizes are absolutely enormous. Three carnitas tacos had at least a pound and a half of meat. Chips and salsa, oh they're not free, came with plenty of chips and a great variety of different salsa. Ceviche was a little different than I expected, but it too tasted great and the portion was perfect. Service was frighteningly fast. It was almost as if they had the food sitting there waiting for me, but everything tasted fresh, so I know it was made fresh. Dining room is very casual with wooden tables and wooden chairs, and there's a large bar around which one can eat or drink. Although I didn't try it out, there's a rooftop outdoor dining area also.

Yum yum yum!!! Doña is such a treasure to have in the neighborhood. The food is tooooo goood!! We ordered the carnitas burrito and oh my goshhhhhh!! The best. The carnitas were flavorful, rich, and not fatty!!!! Or greasy!! I hate when carnitas are too greasy to eat but these were perfect. The margs were stronggggg. My cousin and I shared a pitcher and we were tipsy after two cups each. They are definitely a must. Same with the guacamole and chips! So fresh and perfect amount of saltiness. I do wish they would put more lime but that's a personal preference. Doña might be my new go to for a afternoon drink :)

The sun is back!! It's time to hit Dona's awesome patio for their happy hour!! Nachos are only $10 while Theo yummy guacamole and chips is $8!! Plus don't forget how their patio gets some awesome sun yet has shade for those of us who don't want to burn.

Private room up stairs was a huge space and that's the best part. The staff were also nice but they don't take orders and all orders need to be placed downstairs at the counter next to the bar. The wine and drinks were not of good quality and the food was mediocre Mexican-ish food. A lot of cheese and heavy. The staff recommended a new dish and it was pretty bad. Stuffed bell pepper. Wouldn't take their recommendations. There was nothing but cheese and the sauce (mush) was disgusting. Barely any veggies besides the one pepper sitting at the center of the plate. Maybe one small piece of squash and zucchini. The worse part was it was heavy so I didn't want to eat more but I wasn't full. The food wasn't good enough to order more either. Would have enjoyed so much more if they have authentic food and have better wines and spirits.

I love how clean the restaurant is and how fast the service was. The building itself it's so pretty and I like the concept of ordering then picking out a table to sit at whether it's inside or outside. I ordered the mandarin agua fresca, margarita, chile relleno, ceviche and chips + guacamole. The mandarin agua resca was SO GOOD. I had also ordered the margarita but it tasted water down and way too much salt on the rim. I was so disappointed in the chile rellano, it really didn't have much flavor. The best dish was definitely the tuna ceviche on top of a tostada and it was also so PRETTY. It's definitely not authentic but I feel like this is definitely an alternative to healthier Mexican food.

This place is not bad, just not my personal favorite. You order at the counter before you sit down. I got a pollo asado bowl. Ingredients taste fresh, but the menu is still on the pricier side for what it is. Food comes out pretty fast. We shared a margarita, which was yummy. They have upstairs seating, which was a nice vibe for dinner time. Overall, this place is worth a try, but nothing crazy.

This place is truly a gem!! It's so hard to find nice patio seating these days, especially with heaters. The food was delicious, and there's a parking lot right next door. The service is minimal (you order up front and grab your own utensils, water, etc) but still good. Loved the fish taco, will definitely be coming back.

The food was good. I forgot to add that I had the hueveos ranchers. It's very tasty and just the right amount of food You order when you enter and take a number. We sat upstairs and our food was delivered to us. The restaurant is very nice. We sat upstairs and outside. Loved the ambiance. Service consists of the person who takes your order when you enter. You bus your own table and carry up your own drink

Order at the counter Inside was nice but super dirty. Had to clean off our own table. Food came out quick Nachos were good. Fresh ingredients, good flavor, Barbacoa was excellent. Comes vegetarian so you have to add meat $21 seemed a little high, you can get the same quality nachos plenty of other places for $13-16 4 stars if the price matched the food

I've eaten originally at Doña Tomas, and now eating here brought back the good memories of the food. Model day interpretations on some Mexican culinary classics. The pozole was good. Large serving, big chunks of soft tender meat and plenty of hominy. The salsa it came with was really good (reminds me of papalote salsa) The green chilaquiles was good too. I should have asked for more sour cream but it too was a big portion, the tortilla pieces were fresh and crisp and the eggs, avocado and salsa were on point The chorizo breakfast burrito was good too. They forgot the sour cream but I got a side after so i enjoyed it The restaurant atmosphere is modern with. Classic twist to its. Super clean, and staff is friendly.

Great spot in Piedmont avenue! I had the breakfast burrito and my mom had the chicken enchiladas. Breakfast burrito was great and I appreciate that they were able to leave the chorizo out. Service was friendly and fast. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating upstairs and downstairs. Surprisingly, they weren't crazy busy for a Sunday. Their menu has a lot of tasty choices that I hope to try in the future. We came here after finding out that Baja Taqueria is closed on Sunday, so thank you Doña for being open!

They used to give healthcare heroes a discount. They didn't today. Workers gave really bad service saying, "what's up?" Is that how you talk to customers? So rude. The server that brought my food wouldn't even bring me plates. He said, " I'm off the clock" 30 seconds after he brought my food and I asked for plates. NEVER come here again. Healthcare workers: Take your business elsewhere

Oh la Doña! How delicious you are. The only place I can still find a veggie breakfast burrito worthy of my affection and a cauliflower tostada out of this world (what are those, FLOWERS?! Why yes, yes they are.) Everything at this damn spot is deliciousness! It's an order-at-the-counter-and-then-seat-your-damn-self kinda spot but my partner-in-dine and I usually head straight for the bar, order up their delicious chips and guacamole with a lil' cocktail to get started and have a grand ol' time. I love Kevin, their friendly and knowledgeable bartender who always knows how to make folks feel welcome. He's got great drink recommendations and meal tips to boot, so you better tip him accordingly. (I'm looking at you, cheapskates! You know damn well the cost of living in the Bay ain't nothing to play with, help ensure our community workers can maintain a livable wage! Wow. A lil' off subject from their burrito bowls. Anyway...) I do really, really love their bowls but my favorite dish by far is their cauliflower tostada. Roasted cauliflower, black bean puree, epic flavors, delicious sauces and spices... Heavenly! If you're stopping by after work or on the weekend, just know this place can get poppington and you may have to wait in line for a sec. But they boast indoor, outdoor, and upper level seating and I've never seen it so packed that folks were waiting to sit down--just to get their grub. The bar space is pretty small, so if you elect to handle things the way I do and get your dinner and drinks from the bar, you'd probably be better off coming at a time that they aren't slammed since a bar seat can't really be guaranteed. (But if you manage to find one, save me one too! I'll be on my way!)

We eat too much, lol. It's lunchtime in the city. where should we go? Dona was the winner for the luncheon lover in us. During lunchtime, everything was going great, flying colors to be exact. The silverware gets a B, the bathroom gets a B plus, and the food deserves an A+ without a doubt. The service was pleasant, I give it a B-, and it's important to note that this establishment only accepts credit cards, no cash allowed.

The menu works for most of my fam. Love the cerviche tostadas. Kid loves getting nachos deconstructed- I get to enjoy his chilies and other sides he doesn't like. Other kid loves their barbacoa bowl. Ask for hot sauce from the bar.

Nice food with great drinks . A little pricy but it is quality . The mango drink was yummy and the enchiladas were great too

Delicious meal! Loved the mole enchilada and burrito bowl. Service was great, and food came out super fast! The environment was wonderful as well.

Let's talk about Doña! So first off the best thing about this place is it has parking, lots of places to sit and the food comes out quickly. To me it has a cafeteria vibe. You stand up and order your good, pay at the counter and they bring it to you on a tray. You also have to grab your own utensils and napkins, plus water if you want that too. Which isn't a bad thing at all I'm just saying it's similar to a cafeteria. It hasn't stopped me from coming. It's nice for groups especially for people who like to split the bill because you pay ahead of time. The food is just meh. It's not terrible but it's not great either. I've tried the nachos and my husband has tried the tacos. We both had them twice and this last time we decided it was definitely lacking seasoning. It's like a cross between okay and not great. Will we be back again!? More then likely with a group but let's just say next time I'll be getting the salad.

Birthday lunch with a co worker. Order then sit down anywhere you want type place. We sat on their second floor outside. They have picnic style benches. Cute chill type place. We had an awesome lunch. The food was delish. We had mole chicken enchiladas. Strawberry horchata and I forgot the name of the other drink. Both good.

I have only ever had take away, but I've been very happy each time. I tried the enchiladas with salsa verde and they were good, but didn't stand out as anything special. I was encouraged by friends to try the burritos and when I did, I was blown away. I have since had chicken, carne asada, and carnitas varieties of burrito, always with everything known it, and they are always amazing! This is my current favourite for burritos!

I have been here since happy started. I wanted one more drink before happy hour closed up for the day. The bartender never came to ask me if I wanted another drink. And when I asked if I could order one with five minutes left before happy hour was over by and they told me that I could no longer get happy hour menu drinks. Wow. This might be my last time coming here.

Visiting town with gluten free friends and we all found something great here! Food was delicious and service was so quick. The rooftop was great for families and large groups, letting in the breeze and showcasing a piece of Oakland. We took home leftovers and they didn't even make it to the next day, can't wait to come back to try more of the menu !!!

Best burrito. Get the Barbacoa. It's packed with meat and flavor and divinity. You will thank me later.

This 3rd location of Dona Tomas in the East Bay is huge compared to the other locations they've had in the passed. Located in the Piedmont area of Oakland their decor and open air space is great for large parties and celebrations. The food is delicious and the Mexican decor and art warms my heart. They sometimes have Zumba going on in the back. They also have a rooftop deck which is nice for warm evenings with the gang. Similarly to their location on Fourth Street in Berkeley this location you order your food at the register and then they bring you your food. You do not have a dedicated server. Which makes this place very casual and a bit pricey and not ideal for date night. You also have to bus your table and get your own water and utensils. But overall a nice place to try if you're looking for a casual dining experience and yummy Mexican food!