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Mexican Restaurant with Oaxacan Vibes  - Donaji, San Francisco, CA

Donaji

4.8
4.8
14 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional Mexican
3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Donaji is a restaurant in San Francisco that serves Oaxacan, Mexican cuisine. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chef Isai Cuevas, who is a native of Oaxaca, Mexico. Chef Isai serves up his two favorite things: Maiz in all of its forms alongside a blooming Mezcal program Highlighting Oaxacan Distilleries.

The menu at Donaji features a variety of Oaxacan dishes, including Mole, Tlayudas, and Incredible Enchiladas. We also have a Mexican Spirits Bar program with Oaxacan Mezcal at the Forefront along with some other eclectic Mexican Spirits, Mexican Wine and Local Beers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Mission District
  • Cross street
    Shotwell
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    24th st Bart
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 14 people are saying

Donaji reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Francisco

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donaji offers an "exceptional" experience with authentic Oaxacan cuisine in a lively atmosphere. Known for its "superb mole" and an extensive mezcal selection, the restaurant also provides "great service" and value. Signature dishes like chicken con mole and Tlayuda Garden highlight its culinary excellence. This neighborhood gem promises a memorable dining adventure.
14 Reviews
  1. Andrea VIP

    San Francisco53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. From the minute we walked in we felt welcome. The Mahi Mahi tacos were great. My husband loved the short ribs mole and garlic fried potatoes. Nothing greasy at all. We will return.

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  2. Rachel

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and lively vibe at this neighborhood gem

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  3. Zakai

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pedro was an incredible server. Funny, engaging, and attentive despite how packed the restaurant was. Food was exceptional. Chicken con mole was incredibly juicy with a shatteringly-crisp skin. Also, don’t be afraid to try some grasshoppers! Lastly, this is a great place to try some high-end Tequila and Mezcal at very reasonable prices. Don’t miss out on the extensive beverage list!

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  4. Umang

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience were good! Had a great time. Def worth checking out

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  5. Steph VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Delicious traditional food. Beautiful space

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  6. Cindy VIP

    San Francisco27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb mole! Also had a great time with the mezcal flights. Service was a little off kilter (one drink came, then all the apps, then a long wait, then drinks for the the next 3 of us, but the drinks were good, so....). Thought this was a really good value. 4 cocktails, 2 apps, 3 entrees, 2 plates of tacos, 1 dessert, 1 pitcher of beer, and all 3 (4?) flights of mezcal came to around $100 pp before tip. In this city, that's a steal. Ambiance was nice - paint and decor turned a rectangular space into something cozy and lively. Would go back!

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  7. Theresa VIP

    San Francisco42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always love this place. The staff is so welcoming it feels like you are a guest . The mole is very good with a touch of heat to balance the sweetness.

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  8. Sean VIP

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good first time experience. The Totopos (the combo of the chips, mole, cheese, crema, etc. were delicious) and the 11" Tlayuda Garden topped with spicy cauliflower were the highlights of the night.

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  9. Christian VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place lives up to the reviews. We had an incredible experience all around with the most authentic Mexican food, drinks, and amazing service. The staff was attentive and the chefs produced food of the upmost quality, shooting us back to our trip to Oaxaca. We look forward to coming back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience, the mole plates are definitely amazing.

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Donaji is rated 4.8 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 14 times today
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3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shotwell
  • Neighborhood
    Mission District
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    24th st Bart
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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