La Doña Mezcaleria

Wow!!! Amazing food! We stopped in while visiting the area and opted for outdoor dining. The food was delicious, flavorful, and well seasoned. The guacamole was fresh and not too spicy. They also have a great salsa appetizer trio that we shared. We shared the entrees- starting with molcajete de adelitas (10/10). This was such a stand out! It came to the table sizzling. The taste and flavor of every component blended together perfectly. I also found the entire dish unique with the use of melted cheese. We also shared the mole oxaca which was great (8/10) - although this dish was good, it was not nowhere near as unique as the molcajete.the Naranja Fresca was a nice fresh mezcal cocktail. Olas de rubi was good too but not as light with the added egg white. Overall, great food and drinks, nice atmosphere and good service. I would go back for lunch or a more casual dinner.

Food: happy hour and $2 tacos on Tuesdays honestly can't be beat.(1) carnitas taco: was definitely my favorite. Has onion and tomato on top. Fresh and deliciousAl pastor taco: maybe I just don't like these in general because I'm always disappointed. The pineapple was fresh but the meat was overcookedPablano pepper special taco: super spicy, couldn't eat (2) Queso: sooo good. Probably the best queso I've ever had. It has chorizo and peppers and it's so flavorful. Usually I don't like chorizo in it because it's too greasy and it wasn't in this(3) $2 chips/salsa on happy hour. Salsa is flavorful but thin Service: nothing to complain about Ambience: we only sat outside so I didn't even see the inside. But the back patio is huge and covered, and has mist fans which was nice

Came here Friday at 6pm, waited about 30 min for a table after putting my name down. Sat outside. Quite a lot of seating. The bathroom situation suuuuuckeed. There were like two restrooms and they were always occupied. They should have more bathrooms for such a big place! I think they're connected with Adelitas. same owners or something?Chips and salsa were alright, salsa had quite a kickThe molcajete de adelitas ($38) was a bowl of steak, shrimp, cheese, etc and we got both flour and corn tortillas. It was tasty! Especially when I added tobasco sauce. I liked the flour tortillas more than the corn. I think this dish is meant for two people? Idk but I could have eaten the whole thing myself. I would come back to try more.

I may be one of the last residents in Denver to discover this happening place. Based on the line out the door, I would agree with the queue and get in it! We were able to squeeze in for a drink at the bar during their rush time on a Saturday night. Well worth it! The flavors chosen for each cocktail made here, intertwine to give you a refreshing and unique taste of mezcal, and in my particular drink, lavender and coconut- the Coco Morado. This mezcaleria is well worth every dollar you spend. La Doña has taco Tuesdays and discounted Mezcal selections on Wednesday. If you haven't hopped on the mezcal train, this is the place to start as it is on the list for being one of the best mezcaleria's in the nation. This is also the sister bar to Desert Social 200ft away :)

Recently named by Forbes as "one of the best Mezcal bars in America", La Doña Mezcaleria does not disappoint. There are plenty of options for seating in this busy place. We chose to sit at the bar area. Bartenders are friendly but super busy. While sipping on a cocktail, it's fun to look at the many brands of mezcal and their beautiful labels. La Doña has an extensive selection of mezcal for tasting and amazing seasonal cocktails that highlight the smokiness of mezcal. I opted for Flor de Vida - a colorful cocktail with Madre Mezcal, orange blossom, prickly pear, and citrus sparkling rosé. Definitely a place I will return to closer to when they open to avoid crowds.

Wow, this place surprised us both. We weren't expecting such perfection, but then again, when you look at the Yelp reviews, it isn't off the table to expect legit amazing. Legit amazing is what we got. First, can we talk about the bar? It's absolutely gorgeous with the back lighting and bottle arrangement. I loved the cushioned seats also and all the wood. There are also community style seating as well as traditional tables, all minimally decorated but done so well. The entire vibe of La Dona is inviting, mellow, and relaxing. I felt myself exhaling as we walked in! And, we haven't even gotten to Happy Hour. Double wow. Flavors were so on point, cooked to order and visually pleasing. Happy Hour was perfect. We ordered Chips + Queso, Queso Fundido and Lamb Flautas. We left nothing, haha. I loved my Paloma - maybe too much. This was some easy drinking, lol. This is one of those places we will certainly return to and bring friends. Really well done!

The Skinny: AMAZING drinks - food was surprisingly mediocre. (drinks 5/food 3)The Overview: First off, I was very excited to try this place since I had heard rave reviews about drinks & food. We started off with some drinks, we ended up with the Raices Profundas, Seda Verde, and Cigarro De Papa. All the drinks were amazing - almost too easy going down. Refreshing, well balanced, unique and pretty. The bartenders know what they are doing! After having amazing drinks I was pretty pumped for the food.Unfortunately - it missed the mark for me . They had food from their sister restaurant Adelitas. I had the taco dish with Lengua, carne asada, and carnitas. Overall the tacos all were a bit on the bland side and lacked seasoning. Maybe it was my over hyped expectations from being blown away by the drinks - but even with some salsa there was much left to be desired flavor-wise in the food.Vibes/service: Overall, the spot is situated in a great spot on broadway - close enough to stuff but not in the central so that its too rowdy. There's an outdoor patio with plenty of seating and an indoor area with tables & bar seating - I'd recommend indoors for a better vibe. The bar is where its at and you get to see all the mezcal and tequilas they have on hand - very impressive! Service was friendly and quick. Would I come back: Drinks were so great I'd definitely come back - and from all the rave reviews I'd be willing to give the food another shot as well. Maybe just an off night.

La Doña is a perfect spot for an evening out or a casual get together. I'm a fan of Adelita's and I just learned La Dona is a sister restaurant. La Dona's has a great covered patio with the same delicious food from Adelita's plus a variety of cocktails which can be ordered with or without spirits. Our server was polite and quick to take our order. Our food came out quickly. I ordered the tacos and I like that you can mix and match. I ordered lengua and asada on this occasion but it doesn't matter which ones I order - I like them all. If you're looking for a sweet treat order the flan. It's creamy, sweet and light.

La Doña is a Mezcal-centric cocktail bar serving Mexican street food in rustic digs behind Adelitas.We arrived at La Doña and were seated at a table by the bar. The aesthetic was lively and there was a line out the door when we arrived (which can be attributed to La Doña's Happy Hour which also runs on Saturdays from 4pm-6pm). There was a large patio that was covered and heated. The bar was an intimate, low-lit space harboring top-shelf mezcals. Our server Julie was awesome - she was knowledgeable on the entire menu & led us through their robust selection of mezcals and recommended her favorite cocktails & food options. You can't go to La Doña and not do a flight of Mezcal. Our flight included the Wahaka Espadín Botaniko, the Quiereme Mucho Tepextate, and the Bozal Tobala. The Wahaka Espadín Botaniko was a clean mezcal (almost reminiscent of gin) with a hint of juniper and cardamom. The Quiereme Mucho Tepextate was floral with an earthy finish. The Bozal Tobala was bright and citrus forward. This was the start to a very fun meal. The Banana Con Clase was made with Mezcal Veras reposado, Rhum JM Volcanique, tepache, & walnut. This cocktail surprised me in the best way - not a cocktail I would regularly order but I loved it. It was a unique spirit forward drink (like a mezcal old fashioned) with a hint of banana sweetness.The Mezcalrita was made with Madre Mezcal Espadin, fresh lime, & house-made simple syrup.The Raices Profundas was made with La Luna Cupreata, Lejay Creme de Cassis, beet, lemon, rosemary, & egg white.The Coco Morado was made with Tequila Ocho Blanco, coconut, guava, & lavender - lovely cocktail in looks & taste.We started the meal off right with a Chips & Salsa flight - they had a great variety of salsas & sauces (truly something for everyone). If I had to pick, my favorite was the chipotle sauce but I really liked trying them all!The Tartar De Atun was made with Ahi Tuna marinated in soy sauce, served on a bed of avocado, onion, tomato, topped with a balsamic drizzle and toasted sesame seeds. Beautiful, bright, & refreshing - the tuna was high quality and topped a high cylinder of avocado.For famous dishes, we had the Molcajete De Adelitas made with marinated grilled steak, chicken & shrimp with a spicy tomato, cheddar cheese sauce, accompanied by green onions, nopales and panela cheese. Corn and flour tortillas were served on the side. The molcajete is a must order - it was piping hot, mouthwatering stew goodness that I couldn't get enough of. This dish had amazing, authentic flavor that stayed hot the whole meal due to the stone bowl. The Mole Verde was a slow cooked chicken thigh smothered with mole pipian and served with yellow rice, refried beans, lettuce and pico de gallo. The chicken was tender and juicy and paired well with the vibrant mole. The Enchiladas de Oaxaca was made with three corn tortillas filled with cheese & carnitas and served with refried beans, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, and mole. The classic Oaxacan-style enchiladas were doused in sauce and stuffed with meat & melty oaxaca cheese making for savory bites.

We went to go eat at Adelitas and there was a 20 minute wait. While walking around the block we discovered this was part of the same restaurant. This restaurant had selections for both restaurants! We decided to eat inside because it was a little cool out. The service was friendly and quick. First we had the Lamb Flautitas appetizer the sauce was the best we ever had. We went with the waiter's selection and ordered the molecejete de Mariscos it was amazing served in stone, still sizzling throughout the meal coming with our soft tortillas on the side It was enough for 2 people. My daughter ordered the enchiladas, and her fiancé ordered the Carne Asada. Both were very happy with their meals but eyeing ours. We will definitely return on our next visit.