The Don'Key

5010 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505, United States

The Don'Key

About the Company

rating: 4.3

A Pasadena landmark since 1984, The Don’Key is a Tex-Mex institution where the chips and salsa are always flowing, the Don’KeyRitas pack a punch and the Mexican food can’t be beat. Next time you’re in the neighborhood, stop by The Don’Key for lunch or dinner (and a party, of course) — no passport required.

Categories

  • Mexican restaurant
  • Bar

Contact Information

Phone: +1 281-487-1253

Website: https://www.findthedonkey.com/

Address: 5010 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505, United States

Working hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 17 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

The Nachos and taco salad are priced great and so good. I wish I lived even closer to it. I would go weekly.

Date: a day ago

Review №3

Rating: 3

Date: 2 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

ASK FOR TERRANCE. Ive lived around the Pasadena, TX area my entire life. Ive gone to The Don Key many times in the past 25 years when I lived in La Porte, TX. Since I moved to Pearland, TX, about 10 miles away, I stopped going to the Don Key. My wife and I went to a football game in Pasadena and I saw the Don Key and said we should eat there. When we entered we were met with a smile and were seated at a table where Terrance was the server. What an amazing waiter. He had a big smile and a very pleasant attitude. He treated us like we were regulars of his and gave us amazing service. Now for the atmosphere. Don Key is an old restaurant that went through a recent renovation. The main dining room didnt change very much, but it looks as though they added a couple of small dining rooms and a large kitchen. The table we were seated at had a direct view of the ladies making tortilla. What a process!!! The food was better than it was 15 years ago. Typical TexMex, but it was good. The best soup Ive ever had was the Street Corn Soup, OH WOW it is so good. It is even better after chilling in the refrigerator over night and reheated. The spices get to marinate in the liquid and they explode in your mouth the second day. My wife had the Street Corn Soup our first visit and the Chicken Monterrey our second recent visit. She ate on that plate for three days, it was so much food. For me, I had the Sabroso plate, which like a previous review is a souped up Tostada, but it is hearty and definitely good. Our second visit I had the Street Corn Soup, and unfortunately there wasnt enough left over to take home. Terrance is great, the food is good, the prices are Great. Looking forward to going back!

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

Great food and service Friendly waiter Food

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

Great place to have fun with friendly staff and amazing food. The margaritas are amazing!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 1

to a very disgusting place

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Classic goto for top tier tex-mex.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Always good . Had to let them know to freshly cook my chicken cause it was coming out cold cause they precook the chicken breast now. So when I come in is to have freshly cooked chicken which takes 10 min and then Im good hot And fresh cooking

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Great everything

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

TAYLOR! Taylor is the best waitress ever! She was fun, polite, lots of attention to detail, and she got everything right. Signed, The Spicey One Food : 5/5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Ask for Edwin!! He has high spirits, an amazing server! Perfect job for him! But might need a raise.. hes on point! Thank you Edwin

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Love the donkey balls.

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Our food was great and our server Autumn was great too. Well be back.

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 1

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Awesome place fabulous margaritas

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Food was amazing and a lot of it

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 2

Wannabe Mexican food Just a little better than taco cabana

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Great Food and Atmosphere?My Server She was not great?

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

At a very good experience had fajitas for two beef had two other plates that had enchiladas and a Coldplay Margaritas were on the bomb and a beer waitress was good it was her time for her shifting in so she was kind of rushing us but not bad she just said Ill turn your table over to another server but we tipped her and still had another drink after that after she left and paid for it but we had a bet going on because I have been coming here for years and I could have sworn that yall put Budweiser beer in the beans and my boyfriend is a Bud light drinker and he took his straw and slip some of the juice out of my beans and he said no thats Bud light well the waitress came over and like I said we havent talked to her about it and we asked her what kind of beer do you put in the beans and she said Bud light so I lost the bet but like I said overall it was a very good experience I was celebrating late mothers Day for my son

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Strong maths

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 1

Went with my mother for lunch on Saturday August 17th around 3 pm and we were immediately tended to by an apathetic hostess, she set down our plates and menus begrudgingly on the table. We hoped that was going to be the only off putting thing about our lunch at Donkey. However this theory was instantly shattered when we recieved our order. My mom ordered fish tacos and I had ordered the carne asada plate. To start off my moms tortillas were not even cooked, the carne was incredibly chewy and I could not even chew it down, and to top it off the charro beans we recieved smelled rancid and upon further inspection actually tasted horrendous. So essentially my mom paid 70 bucks for a meal we could not even eat. Our actual server was incredibly sweet but we definitely would not come back again.

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

The food was absolutely and indescribably delicious- fresh, wholesome and awesome ! Laura (in takeout) is a top-flight dedicated professional: she is very special, a happy and wonderful gem and treasure . Her colleagues Shana and Amber at the front desk are also highly commendable- extremely capable, highly intelligent, and dedicated! First-rate!! We look forward to many more fun-filled visits! Warmest best wishes, Arthur B. Weglein http://www.mosrp.uh.edu/people/faculty/

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 1

The appetizer never came and then we were rushed with entrees coming. We got the Fiesta plate and Chile relleno! The sauce tasted like tomato sauce out of the can, no mexican spices! The food tastes out of can, Chile gravy, cheeses had no flavor. Skinny margarita awful! Too dark and creepy! Wont be back, I dont know how they are celebrating 40 years?

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

This restaurant has become an iconic part of Pasadena. It may have changed owners hands, but it has never changed having damn good food and some pretty damn tasty drinks. My parents used to bring me here, and now I happily bring my own kiddo here. Kid-friendliness: Theyve got a kids menu, crayons, and some fun stuff to look at. What else can you say.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Their fajitas are the best! Follow up with fried ice cream for dessert. Try a strawberry donkarita to top it off. The staff is wonderful also.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Just as good as i remember...

Date: 2 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Today we just left and Taylor was our server. She did a really good job and was very helpful. She was on point with customer service and very friendly. The food was really good and we will be back for sure.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

My husband and I have been coming here since 1992. Now we ve got the whole family coming too. Awesome fajitas and Don Key Rita s that will give you a kick on the bootatay.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Good food, good service, good price

Date: 2 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 1

Where do i start, came to have dinner with my family and there was a dead fly in my food, food is gross no flavor. The bigger white heavy set tall waiter is rude as hell!! Biggest regret stopping here and wasting my money. The donkey has gone down hill. Do better.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Been going to this place for many years and its all been some of the best TexMex around

Date: 2 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Our favorite place to eat

Date: 2 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 1

Excessive salt, stale corn tortilla, I would give a 0 star if it existed.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

If it wasnt so noisy, it would be even better.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Been eating here since they opened more than 40 years ago. Thats how great it is. Their tortillas are a soft dream! Everything is good. Its definitely worth a wait. Great prices, too! Parking: Guge parking lot. Easy to navigate. Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible in every way.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

The atmosphere and staff make this place the food is just mediocre. The margaritas are really good.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Love the customer service, food was amazing, and awesome environment

Date: 3 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Always good food staff and more. Ive been going here for decades

Date: 3 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 1

Curbside for ONLY cheese and chips take 20-30 minutes. Make that make sense . Very disappointed on speed of service for just chips and queso. (No meat included)

Date: 3 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

My favorite place to eat in Pasadena!! The margaritas go hard too, lol.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Best drinks in Pasadena!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Everything was delicious! The food and drinks were good and did not disappoint. Service was great

Date: 3 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Ive come here off and on for years, Maria the Waitress was awesome, the fajitas were so tough I could barely chew them, the margaritas were good, a little disappointed

Date: 3 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Keagan is a wonderful server, so sweet and attentive. Absolutely coming back to visit him!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Great food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 4

ThIs place has the BEST margaritas you will find in town!! Food is good, staff is great and you can get a few over the top customers who cant hold their liquor too well but other than that, this is a great place we love to go to. Highly recommended swinging by the Donkey, just dont drink the water.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Wonderful place!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 2

Have passed by this place many times and decided to try it today. As an advisory to others, DO NOT COME HERE! To start off our server was very attentive to my husband but not myself, she would bring my husband a refill and not myself after visiting our tables many times. Then when our food came out the fajita was undercooked and over seasoned and the rice tasted old. While eating we then saw a server vaping around the restaurant even though there are signs posted with No Smoking. Once we were getting ready to leave the bartender had a drink ready for a customer when we saw not one but two servers try the drink and then take it out to the customer. This place is unsanitary and expensive for the quality of the food, type of service, and environment they have.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

My wife ordered the Sabrosa and it was excellent. Service was great. Our server kept both our tea glasses and chip basket full

Date: 3 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Great food and service.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 1

Food was very expensive and had a very poor lunch menu.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 3

Me and my wife love this place. The problem or the only thing that keeps us from going more often is the way the tables are set up. Youre either sitting in traffic or sitting on top of a stranger next to you. You cant have a private conversation. If you want to have dinner and conversation, this is not the place. Everyone has to scream over the person next to you.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Perfect atmosphere to hangout with friends...

Date: 4 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

I ve come here a few times over the last 20 plus years. 4 things always remain consistent, friendly good service, good food, large food portions worth the price, and good drinks! You may wait a few minutes on a table depending on the day but over the years the restaurant has remodeled and expanded to make your wait as comfortable as possible.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 1

un seasoned, rice seemed reheated, waiter was nice

Date: 4 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

We love The DonKey and are rarely disappointed in a meal there. Tonight, I had the Shrimp Diablo, the first time, and was disappointed. The shrimp had very little flavor, unusual here. I only ate two of the shrimp. There were a lot of shrimp and if you like it, a good value for the price. Service was great.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Love it and good food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Good food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Yummy lunch and had tostada and cheese enchilada. Yummy warm salsa. Service was incredible!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Very good Mexican Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Fantastic food and a neat atmosphere. Im so glad we went!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

My sister and I go eat there with our mom and have donkaritas and it is delightful

Date: 4 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Our service was great, as usual. In my opinion, they have the best margaritas. The food was awesome. They also offer inside and outside seating, which is awesome when its not too hot Kid-friendliness: They give the kids, kids menus and crayons. They have tables outside with Checkers available, and you can get tortilla dough for the kids to play with upon request.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Always a great experience

Date: 4 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Has a limit on margaritas but other than that it s good Parking: Plenty of space Kid-friendliness: Good service

Date: 4 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Good service and good dinner

Date: 4 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

The food is mid but the atmosphere and the service is fanatic

Date: 5 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Food is always awesome margaritas are strong what more could you ask for

Date: 5 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

Great, drinks !

Date: 5 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

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

Date: 5 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

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.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 3

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 dont 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.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Totally awesome place to hang out

Date: 5 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

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

Date: 5 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

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

Date: 5 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

I cant speak highly enough about The DonKey. 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 couldnt 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 DonKey on their wedding day. The bar is fantastic. Christin is gone, now, but she was __the_best__ at keeping my glass full, and thats 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 dont understand what youre doing, get a table with her. Shes my favorite waitress ever. Its like being at the bar, but at a table by myself. It dont get no better than that, and I know a little bit about these things. Ive searched the whole country looking for a place with a better mix of people, products, and prices than the DonKey, and there just isnt one. I love the DonKey, especially when Taylor is there.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 1

This place has good food, but watch out because someone broke into my car in the parking lot and took my husbands wallet and granddaughters 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 husbands car. I called the restaurant and asked to see the camera and they refused..THEY NEED SECURITY..

Date: 5 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 3

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

Date: 5 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

The house margaritas were awesome. So was the food!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

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

Date: 5 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

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

Date: 5 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Food and drinks are always great.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

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 Im an animal. But we tip her anyway because that part of their income.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 1

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.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 1

I went to this restaurant on a Tuesday with 2 of my family members which isnt normal for us we normal go on fridays or Saturdays, and we were greeted by a female hostess she asked us if anywhere in the restaurant was fine. My mom told her that anywhere is fine, but just not the room with the metal roof this Is due to my dad being hard of hearing and when it gets loud in there he cant hear very well. Well when she made this requested this waiter was standing off to the side behind the hostess giving us a weird and nasty look when asked that us not wanting to sit in there was a problem she said well I mean its kind of hard not to hear in there when there is nobody in here which my mom replied with well normal when we come in here it gets packed quick and quite loud which she replied with in a very sarcastic tone well I hope to God this place gets filled. Then, after we were set, we asked the hostess for the waiters name, and her name was Taylor. I guess the hostess told her we asked for her name due to the fact that our whole visit evertime she would walk past our table, she would make passive-aggressive comments and yelling. Ex- this elderly couple walked in and me and my mom were having a discussion she was standing right next to me and began to yell hey sit them over her theres so many open tables and not to loud. As well as come on people, lets get this place filled up and loud. I know for a fact she was trying to start something and was poking at us as she would only do it by our table. Not to mention, i went to the bathroom to wash my hands there is 4 other mirrors in there and she chose the one I was washing my hands infront of to check her butt because shes had kids and she sneezed a little to hard and wanted to check for any wet spots she was wearing black pants. This behavior was inappropriate and not very needed as we were just trying to enjoy our meal and the rest of our day. We probably wont be back soon as this place seems to be okay with their waiters tweaking and being out right rude and gossiping about their customers.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

not a big fan of Tex Mex but this place is pretty darn good. The beef fajita in my tacos was some of the most tender melt in your mouth beef Ive ever had in a Mexican restaurant. Wait staff was on point and my drink glass never went dry. We didnt have a wait at the time we walked in but the place quickly filled up.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

Food was mid.. even for Tex Mex it was terrible. The waiter was nice and attentive. The salsa was warm an sucked. The homemade tortilla tasted good, shame the food was trash. The atmosphere was terrible, no booths, the tables were set too close together, the lightning was dark felt like I was sitting on someone s front porch eating my meal. Wasn t impressed at all aside from the tortilla, not sure what all these white folks see in this place but it s absolutely terrible don t waste your money or your time.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Family-owned always good service hand food fajitas number 1

Date: 6 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 2

Went here for happy hour, drinks and food were good. My complaint about our visit was that I ordered the Chile Relleno, without the ground beef, as I m a vegetarian. This dish is $15.50 and we were charged $19.75. On my receipt it said add parilla , which I don t even know what that is. Upon asking, I was told that I asked for veggies and so it s extra. A VERY UNPLEASANT white lady, who I didn t get the name of and who I presume to be the manager, seemed to come out looking for a fight. I mean, basic common sense- I took out the meat from a dish and asked for the vegetarian version of this dish, and now I m to pay more?!?! Nuh uh. She adjusted the bill, but her sour attitude and lack of understanding on a common sense matter was appalling. Sorry Don Key- will NOT be returning until and unless you can cater to vegetarians appropriately and get some more pleasant managers

Date: 6 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

As a regular I have eaten just about everything on the menu. The food is great quality and hits the table pretty quick even on busy nights. The margaritas are second to none.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 4

The Don Key in Houston, TX offers a Tex-Mex experience that hits some marks but falls short in others. The grilled fish tacos and chicken flautas were decent but not exceptional, both earning a modest 3 out of 5 rating. However, the saving grace came in the form of their delightful margaritas, which were certainly a highlight of the meal. Service was exceptional, with our waitress truly shining in her attentiveness and warmth. The atmosphere exuded a typical Mexican-style charm, adding to the overall dining experience. While the food may not have been outstanding, the combination of great service, tasty drinks, and inviting ambiance make The Don Key worth a visit.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

AMAZING FOOD!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Great place and has been around a long time

Date: 6 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 1

The worst attention received in my 50 years. Anyone who doesnt speak Spanish cant do it and anyone who speaks English doesnt either, why dont they speak Spanish but the music is in Spanish, its enough to drive you crazy. You come out jumping crazy and manic. Dont come. Mexican restaurant in English... I repeat another visit to the place 03/20/23 and very bad service, my last visit to the place, what bad service

Date: 6 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Great, fast, smiling service! No complaints. Food was very good.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 1

Rude African American lady, slammed menus on table as we were being seated had a horrible attitude, I just walked out.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 2

Wayyyy too loud for both me and my boyfriend. And the tables to us were just a little too close . The food was ok. Ive gone B4 some years back but I really dont recall the place to look the way it does now. I really thought it was big and more room inside. But the place stays busy like crazy. But for the life of me, I cant imagine why. Unless youre one who likes loud and crowded places. We wont be going back , for sure.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Food hits almost every time! Carne asada and frozen margaritas are definitely top orders.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

I had the soup it was very good and my friend got it for me. Great service

Date: 6 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Still my favorite restraunt in the greater Houston area. The food is fantastic, the wait staff are super friendly, and the margaritas are cheap but high quality

Date: 7 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 3

Food was bland, basically no flavor.... But the service and atmosphere was excellent. The margaritas were good and the queso and salsa was also good

Date: 7 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Like their green sauce, not a fan of warmed up salsa. My meal was good. Typical Tex-Mex food. Not amazing but good. If I lived in their I would visiting it regularly.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

This place has been around for a minute and is one of those restaurants where everyone agrees once someone remembers to mention it for lunch. The food has yet to disappoint in decades of patronage. However, over the last few years, the service has retreated to hit or miss, and the sheer noise in a half full house is uncomfortable... unless you are with a group with a good time in the plans. Awesome place to start a friday night with friends-not so much if you want to have a normal volume conversation. Either way, recommend a call ahead to get your party on the wait list during dinnertime. Whenever possible, I sit outside to escape the cacaphony. This is one of those places where all the food on the menu is so good that Ill keep coming back despite knowing Ill be rolling dice on the other things that are make or break for me.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Unreal services

Date: 7 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 2

Food is usually good, but today, it was just average. Queso was lukewarm. The dish I had was fairly bland. Its probably the worst service Ive ever had there. I think our waitresses name was Autumn but I honestly cant remember. I can only describe her as white, kinda on the heavier side. It was like she was slamming our items on the table. She only came to check on us once after we received our food. We had to get up and get our own to-go boxes. Then, once we were ready to go, we had to go find her to pay.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 2

Service at 4:45pm Monday 2/26/24 great! Food was not good. For what the place is, the prices are a little high. Texmex done wrong. Try it out. Maybe you ll like it. Had Enchiladas Suizas. $14 Bad. I was very hungry! Didn t complain, Left $5 tip Not for me.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

We were recommended this place and we are so glad we came. Food was incredible. Service was awesome. Sopapillas are perfection.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 2

Service and quality has gone down hill.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 2

Date: 7 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

The food is really good and the Ranchos beans are very awesome great friendly service my son and daughter in-law took me there so it an enjoyment there God bless Don key thank you all

Date: 7 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

If your gonna come here don t sit all the way back room. You will not get waited on. It took 10 mins for a waiter to see us and he wasn t even our waiter for the section.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Great food, fast service and very friendly staff.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

As always this place rocks.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 3

The wait was 45 mins but we didnt wait. It smelled delicious

Date: 7 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 1

Food has no flavor and take forever just for take out. Pricey just for 2 tacos

Date: 7 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

I love this place! Best margaritas ever!!!! And ever since they ramped up the menu, I can t get enough!!! If you haven t been here in a while, be sure to check it out again.

Date: 7 months ago