The Don'Key Mexican Food

5010 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena
(281) 487-1253

Recent Reviews

Dieatria Long

The donkey chartered my family member funeral and the food was amazing!! Omg the guacamole was amazing! The you again and again the Abney family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maria Finger

Drive a long way to escape and enjoy the great food here once a month.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brandi Brown

This LOOKED like a mexican food restaurant, that is where it ended. We had been seated for quite some time before we saw anyone. Finally, a waiter came to our table to see what we wanted to drink, by this time we were ready to order , which we did. He was not even our server. The girl who was brought our food did not introduce herself and brought water 5 minutes later because I asked when she sat my food down. I had a burrito plate , and my husband had a Sambrusco plate , which he did not realize was basically a souped-up tostada. I tried it and thought the shell tasted burnt. I had a burrito plate , and the whole thing was lame. The beans were very runny , the ground beef had no taste, and the cheese was non existant. The chips were ok, but I did not like the salsa at first , I don't like hot ( temperture) hot sauce, and where was ANY HEAT?? My husband asked for some hotter sauce , and they told him they had Chuloula !! This is the way Tex Mex food is.... REALLY??? We are from Corpus Christi and have plenty of hot sauce in our restaurants. The meat is all seasoned, and we have stiff refried beans that taste good. The manager, Haily, was very nice and did apologize for no hot salsa , and said the burritos were better with queso on them. Also, we are used to one big burrito, not 2 anemic ones. I did like the colorful lights and things on the ceiling. I also thought the prices were a bit high.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Mca Swa

Totally awesome place to hang out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Imelda Case-McCann

Anytime we go & sit on the patio the service is very slow. However we do love the food & ? ? here..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Chimichanga, Taco Salad

Isaac Hernandez

Taylor gave us awesome service like never before along with some good hot food and quick!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jonathan Findley

I can't speak highly enough about The Don'Key. Those folks have been with me through the best of times, and the worst of times. I my ex-wife and I even went there on our wedding day, because we couldn't think of anything better to do with a limo. It was an epic experience. Some nice lady at the bar even bought us all a round of 'ritas because of how 'pasadena' it was for people to hit the Don'Key on their wedding day.The bar is fantastic. Christin is gone, now, but she was __the_best__ at keeping my glass full, and that's what is really important to me. Chris does a great job, as well.Taylor, though. Good grief, if you want to do work and not be distracted by other people at the bar who don't understand what you're doing, get a table with her. She's my favorite waitress ever. It's like being at the bar, but at a table by myself. It don't get no better than that, and I know a little bit about these things. I've searched the whole country looking for a place with a better mix of people, products, and prices than the Don'Key, and there just isn't one.I love the Don'Key, especially when Taylor is there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patricia Perez

This place has good food, but watch out because someone broke into my car in the parking lot and took my husband's wallet and granddaughter's backpack, took my keys to my husbands car that he had keft in my car and came the next day to my driveway and stole my husband's car. I called the restaurant and asked to see the camera and they refused..THEY NEED SECURITY..

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Janet S.

I've enjoyed Don'Keys for years. Yummy . Although last time they were a little stingy with the chips and salsa! I'll be going back for more, lol!

Bri

The food was ok, while I am more used to homemade Tex-Mex like at El Tiempo or Candente or even Chuy's... I feel those places have better quality & tasting food comparatively; however, is a good spot in Pasadena that is fun.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Beau Stefka

This place is the same as it’s always been….AWESOME! Some things change, some things stay the same! ?? Don’Key! Chanel is always on the ball. 5 ⭐️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Richard Bornheim

Taylor and Chanel gave me excellent service. Love the margaritas.!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

caitlyn brooks

Food and drinks are always great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Donkey Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Guacamole

STERLINA MITCHELL

The food and drinks were great. Not too much for the waitress. She was cold but trying to be friendly. I hate when Waitstaff drops the plate on the table as if I'm an animal. But we tip her anyway because that part of their income.

Anaissa Garza

The food is NOT good. Husband and I had the donkey enchiladas, their “spanish sauce” taste like straight can tomatoes and the tortillas were somewhat raw. These were the worst enchiladas I’ve ever had in my whole enchilada eating life. The kids had the burritos and were also not able to finish their dish, they were disappointed by how bland they were. We do not plan to ever visit again.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 3

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