Donaji
Oaxacan restaurant · Mission ·
Mexican restaurant featuring Oaxacan specialties and mole
Mexican restaurant featuring Oaxacan specialties and mole
"Have you ever had masa so outstanding you got the sudden urge to replace your dining chairs with corn-shaped stools? If the answer is no, go to Donaji. The Oaxacan restaurant in theMissionwill make you want to become one with your chair and spend the rest of your days eating through their menu of tender tamales, fried masa discs piled with juicy brisket, and tlayudas that are so thin you’ll wonder what sorcery allows them to hold up to the heap of toppings. A meal at Donaji is always a far cheerier alternative to a night on your couch. Prepare to return for spontaneous dinners—it's always easy to walk-in and snag a table." - Team Infatuation
"Chef Isai Cuevas, who earned a reputation selling his excellent tamales at farmer's markets across the city, now has a cheerful, neighborhood brick-and-mortar. Named after a Zapotec princess of yore in a nod to his roots, he lets masa take center stage while showcasing his exemplary command of Oaxacan flavors. The tamales, of course, are a highlight, but you won’t be let down by well-crafted antojitos, like taquitos or sopes, either. The kitchen team's care and attention to detail are apparent in every dish, but a deep, complex mole negro makes a plate of enchiladas (featuring handmade tortillas, naturally) particularly memorable.Thirst-quenching, house-made agua fresca makes an ideal accompaniment to the savory and earthy fare." - Michelin Inspector
"Located in the Mission District, this restaurant offers a Michelin Guide–approved dinner prix-fixe for $45." - Paolo Bicchieri
"This casual spot has mastered mole, enchiladas, and other Oaxacan standbys" - julia chen 1
"Donaji is a casual Oaxacan spot in the Mission that serves hubcap-sized tlayudas, tacos with squishy handmade tortillas, and mole we’d happily pay a monthly subscription for. It’s the ideal place to suggest to that chronic complainer who wants to take you out for a “vent sesh.” Service is quick, and it’s loud enough that the entire restaurant won’t hear about how no one ever pays attention to them at Dateway." - julia chen 1
