Enchiladas made with shredded chicken, cheese, corn tortillas, and mole rojo
Calabaza y kale taco (left) made with roasted butternut squash, ancho chile oil, kale salad, pepitas, and crema. Pescado taco made with chipotle aioli, cabbage, and pickled fresno chiles
I cannot believe I haven't reviewed Doña — a casual Mexican restaurant located on Piedmont and W. MacArthur, right next to Pomella — yet. Doña opened in 2019, after owner Dona Savitsky closed her original restaurant Doña Tomás in Temescal earlier that year. (She also is behind Tacubaya on Fourth Street in West Berkeley. Basically, she knows how to open a restaurant serving delicious Mexican food.) I've been to Doña almost a dozen times since they opened, most recently in late November.
I usually order the fish and veggie tacos. The Pescado (fish) taco is made with chipotle aioli, cabbage, and pickled fresno chiles, while the Calabaza y kale (veggie) taco is made with roasted butternut squash, ancho chile oil, kale salad, pepitas, and crema. (Here's a better photo of the latter.) They use fresh ingredients and pair flavors in dynamic ways. I'm usually not one for chicken, pork, or beef tacos — that's where burritos come into play for me — but I'm impressed when fish or veggie tacos are done well. My dining companion really enjoyed his Enchiladas made with shredded chicken, cheese, corn tortillas, and mole rojo.
Beyond the consistently well-made food, I'm always impressed by the wonderful service and atmosphere. This space is huge with seating on two floors, inside and outside, making it perfect for both small and large groups year-round. Next time I stop by I will most likely order the fish and veggie tacos.
Doña
3770 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA 94611
Open: Daily 11am - 9pm
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