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Don'key's Mexican Food


Don'key's Mexican Food
5010 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505-1508
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#1 of 58 restaurants in Pasadena
  • Cuisines: American, Mexican
  • Average price*: $ 12
  • Neighborhood: Pasadena/Southeast
  • Address: 5010 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505-1508
  • Phone:  (281) 487-1253
  • Fax:  281-998-2462
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“Best place in Pasadena”
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4 of 5 stars
bmrmora 9 contributions
Texas
Jan 4, 2009

We've always been please with every aspect - food, service, etc. Great Tex-Mex! more

“A classic.”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 23, 2008

A classic. more

“Disappointed!!”
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3 of 5 stars
jksm 1 contribution
Sugarland
Oct 29, 2008

My husband and I have been going to Don-Key's for over 30 years, and have ALWAYS raved about it. Best ritas, BEST fajitas ever. Until now. The last two trips the portions have been smaller, the fajitas have lost their great flavor. Until we hear different, we won't be making the trip across town, from Sugarland, anymore. So Sad!! more

“My FAVORITE Mexican Food Restuarant in Texas”
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5 of 5 stars
JudyChdofGod 1 contribution
Florida
Aug 21, 2008

I grew up in Pasadena, live in FL. Everytime I pass through I meet up with my family at The Don'key. I love their food and their service. Their salsa is my favorite of all salsas. This is what Mexican food is supposed to taste like. The only down side is the building's condition. I have met business associates that... more

“Donkeritas will kick your [--]...”
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5 of 5 stars
katmadjd 1 contribution
Texas
Jul 30, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

my boyfriend and i go there all the time. Margaritas are the bomb... and the food is tasty too. more

“OMG”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Atlanta, GA
Feb 5, 2006

I am from Atlanta, Georgia. While visiting my boyfriend in Pasadena, we ate at The Donkey. He was always raving about how great it is. NOW I KNOW. Wonderful food and service. I can't wait to go again! more

“Great food and super Rita's!!!!!!!!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
League City, Texas
Oct 22, 2005

I have been going there for years! The food is great, I love their home-made tortilla's. You even get to see the ladies make them.The rita's are pretty strong,not like other places...... watered down! more

“The best rita's in town ”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Baytown Tx
Jun 20, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

THE BEST RITA'S IN TOWN and the food not bad either. Busy Atmosphere. more

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Don'key's Mexican Food Address

5010 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505-1508
Tel: (281) 487-1253 Fax: 281-998-2462
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.