Donaji

The partner and I decided to try this place, since it's not far from his home. I read the reviews and wanted to check out their selection of mezcal and of course, the delicious menu. We were pleasantly surprised walking into a place filled with bright colors, welcoming artwork, and a feel of Oaxaca that was very inviting. We were lucky enough to be able to grab two seats at the bar as we did not have reservations. I would highly recommend making reservations if you can, bc it is very busy. We ended up having a couple appetizers and several dishes. My partner had the short rib and I had the pollo mole. The food is so delectable that we immediately stated we need to come back. The bartender Evan is such a personality that he makes you feel at home. You can definitely tell he has experience and loves what he does.

great atmosphere and great eats too. the enchiladas were a crowd favorite and both of the churro dessert variations left us very happy. i think we slightly preferred the smores though. we also topped the donut with the ice cream our server recommended, the coconut.also had a sampling of the tacos and really loved the cochinitas and the fish most of all.

Hard to tell just how cute the restaurant is from the street. Very comfortable and nicely decorated restaurant. I can see reservations are needed as it is not a large place. Our server, pedro, was right on. Friendly, timly and efficent. Food was quality and delicious. Tacos were on the small side but filled with good fresh scrumptious mahi-mahi. Mole enchalidas were excellent. A dish I have never had before (mole). We were lucky to hit happy hour and the $6 margaritas. Quality alcohol. A must for dessert were the smores churros. Omg...sinful. Yes...I recommend.

Food was Great, had the beef mole. Delicious as expected. Service was awesome Pedro our server was very attentive and patient with our 4 year old. Highly recommend this place! We had the Churro for dessert highly recommend it !

Came here for a date night and was pleasantly surprised. Reservations are recommended but they will take walk-ins. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. We ordered the guacamole to start, which had great flavor and was a good size for 2 people or to share. To drink I got the Manguita, which was mango juice with a dollop of Jamaica sorbet, and my partner got the Michelada, which was ok (the beer was just a bit too warm for the liking). For an entree, I got the chicken mole and my partner got the carne asada with shrimp. Our dishes were a nice portion and flavorful. The mole wasn't too bitter and I felt that the pickled vegetables they had on top of mine paired perfectly with the mole. We got the churro donut with chocolate ice cream. The churro was delicious and the ice cream was very homemade and subtle in flavor (although the texture wasn't my favorite). Outside of the great service and food, I found the bathroom at this place was really bad. My partner mentioned it to the host when he went when we first arrived, and I mentioned it to our waitress when I went in about 30 minutes later, since it looked like nothing had been cleaned. It looked as though someone had vomited in the toilet and the backsplash got all over the inner lid of the toilet, so that when you lift it up, that's what you see. It was so bad that I couldn't even use the bathroom. Someone needs to probably monitor that restroom to ensure that it stays clean for guests, which goes a long way in the overall experience.

My favorite dish was probably the pork tacos. The flavor was very rich you can tell the pork was braised slowly for a long time. All the other dishes were not bad but also not very memorable to me, either.

Came for my birthday last year with a group of 8 and the food was so yummy and special. Sharing tlayudas, totopos, bottles of Mexican wine and trying their braised short ribs and chicken in mole was such a treat. I would do my birthday dinner here again. Also, lovely staff and atmosphere. P.S. Their happy hour is such a deal! Maybe you just need some Oaxacan spiced bites and a cold adult beverage to make your week a little better.

I was so hyped to come to this place, and I'm so glad we did! We got 2 cocktails including a coconut margarita, a tlayuda, and 3 tacos: mushroom, cochinita, and pescado. Everything just tasted right. The food and drinks came out really fast too! I loved the strong flavors of the cocktails. Everything on the tlayuda tasted fresh, and I really appreciated how the cheese wasn't overpowering and the tortilla was a good texture for picking up without falling apart. For the tacos, I appreciated the homemade tortillas: they were closer to store-bought than the masa mounds you see sometimes, but still had the nicer texture. Every single taco had a well balanced mix of fillings, and it was great to add the chili oil at the table to get some more intense bursts of flavor. The decorations inside elevate the experience for sure. The art for sale and the cute fake windowsills with plants on them were fun. The way they had a mirror on the wall with the "fence" in front made the place seem bigger than it actually was.I can tell they've put in effort to make it a fancier experience, but they don't have prices higher than any normal restaurant in the area. I really appreciate it, and I'll definitely be coming back. I think this is somewhere I'd be comfortable preaching as a go-to spot in the Mission, and I wouldn't be surprised if they get way more popular than they are today.

The space is so vibrant and welcoming. The art was super intriguing and from what I could tell created by locals in the mission. Delicious mole. I will be coming back for more mole enchiladas and to try the churro dessert. The drink menu was packed with delicious unique cocktails with an emphasis on mezcal. The service blew me away- the staff was so kind and attentive even though they were packed. And on that note- make that reservation a week in advance!

Wow this place was really good. The team there went out of their way to be accommodating to us, which we really appreciated