La Doña Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to La Doña, a vibrant cocktail bar nestled in sunny San Diego, where the spirit of Mexico meets culinary creativity. Their menu is a fiesta of flavors, celebrating authentic Mexican cuisine with dishes that impress both locals and visitors. Start with the popular TJ Dog appetizer and move on to the savory quesabirria tacos—a must-try that won't disappoint. For a hearty meal, indulge in the fajita special or the renowned mejillones a la Mexicana.
La Doña is not just about food; it's an experience. Sip on their delightful margaritas in a cozy, pet-friendly atmosphere, perfect for casual dining or a special night out. With options for vegans and a welcoming ambiance that combines indoor and outdoor seating, La Doña caters to everyone’s needs. Whether you're stopping by for a happy hour treat or planning a night out with friends, this spot promises memorable moments and delectable bites.
Chef Specials
TORTA AHOGADA
Bottomless Chips And Salsa
BajaStyle Ceviche
Made to order Fresh limecured whitefish with tomato, onions, cilantro, fresh jalapenos, cucumber, avocado, and clamato.
Shrimp Aguachile Rojo
Our take on a traditional Sinaloan dish. Limecured shrimp, cucumber, and red onion tossed in a arboltepin chile salsa and topped with avocado. Served with chips.
Empanaditas
Handmade empanaditas stuffed with pork chile colorado and an OaxacaAsadero cheese mix. Served with chipotle aioli.
Stuffed Jalapenos
Baconwrapped jalapenos stuffed with chorizo and an OaxacaAsadero cheese mix. Served with a dulce morita sauce.
Vegetarian Taquitos
Sweet potato, onion, and chipotle taquitos and potato, poblano, and cotija cheese taquitos on a bed of lettuce topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, crema mexicana, and queso fresco.
OB Loaded Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips layered with a serranochipotle cheese sauce and AsaderoOaxaca cheeses topped with pico de gallo, dulce jalapenos, radishes, guacamole crema, and cotija.
Guacamole La Dona
Our house guacamole topped with roasted pepitas and queso fresco. Served with crispy chicharrones.
Creamy Queso
Housemade serranochipotle and roasted poblano pepper cheese sauce topped with chorizo and cotija cheese. Served with chips.
Street Elote
A whole roasted corn smothered in mayo, cotija cheese, and tajin.
Coctel De Camaron
Brussels Sprouts
Chucho Dog
Seafood Tostada Trio
Appetizers
Taco Plates
Beef Quesabirria Taco Plate
Slowly braised beef in a sauce made with a variety of dry chiles and spiced served with an onion and cilantro mix and a side of consome for dipping.
Chicken Tinga Taco Plate
Carne Asada Taco Plate
Garlic and citrus marinated steak topped with guacamole, pickled onions, and cotija cheese.
Pollo Taco Plate
Garlic and citrus marinated steak topped with guacamole, pickled onions, and cotija cheese.
La Gringa Taco Plate
An ode to Natis with a classic and OG ground beef and potato picadillo, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and shredded sharp cheddar in a crispy tortilla shell.
Carnitas Taco Plate
Braised carnitas topped with guacamole, dulce jalapenos, and cotija cheese.
Fried Pescado Taco Plate
Beer battered Mahi topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, and chipotlelime crema.
Grilled Pescado Taco Plate
Beer battered Mahi topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, and chipotlelime crema.
Crispy Camaron Taco Plate
Crispy beerbattered shrimp on a layer of guacamole topped with pickled onions and a sweet and tangy tamarindo drizzle.
Coliflor Taco Plate
Jalapeno tempurabattered cauliflower topped with roasted corn relish and guajillo aioli.
Plancha Mushroom Taco Plate
Sauteed cremini mushrooms, epazote, black beans, roasted corn, and poblano peppers topped with vegan ancho aioli.
Supreme Monster Taco Plate
Queso Enchilada Y Taco Combo
Tinga Enchilada Y Taco Combo
Platos Duo
Single Taco Plates
Single Taco Plate
One taco served with rice and beans. Your choice of Beef Quesabirria, Carne Asada, Pollo, Carnitas, Pescado, Camaron, or A La Plancha.
Single Vegan Taco Plate
One taco served with rice and beans. Your choice of Coliflor or A La Plancha Portobello.
Molcajete El Patron
Carne asada, pollo asado, shrimp, chorizo, and salchicha picosa in a chipotle sauce topped with queso panella, nopales, chile guerro, and green onion. Served sizzling in a traditional Mexican molcajete with tortillas, rice, and beans.
Burrito Mar Y Tierra
Ranchero steak and sauteed shrimp stuffed in a flour tortilla smothered with our guajillo red and verde sauces. Topped with cotija cheese.
Tampiquena
Citrus onion and garlic marinated 7oz steak topped with a mix of sauteed peppers and onions. Served with a guajillo queso enchilada, panela cheese, grilled chile guerito, spring onion, guacamole, and rice and beans.
Cochinita Cazuela
Braised pork in salsa verde topped with avocado and radishes. Served with rice and beans.
Flautas De Tinga
Chipotleonion braised chicken rolled in corn tortillas and fried. Topped with crema Mexicana, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Served with rice, beans, and salsa tatemada.
Flautas De Camote
Roasted sweet potato and chipotle flautas rolled in chipotle corn tortillas. Served on a bed of mole from Puebla and topped with iceberg lettuce, guacamole, sesame seeds, and vegan ancho aioli.
Chicken Tinga Enchiladas
Three enchiladas covered in our verde enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese, pickled red onions, crema Mexicana, queso fresco, and microgreens. Served with rice and beans.
Queso Enchiladas
Three enchiladas stuffed with Asadero and Oaxaca cheeses then covered in our red guajillo enchilada sauce and topped with more melted cheese, crema Mexicana, cotija cheese, and microgreens. Served with rice and beans.
Chile Relleno
A traditional egg battered poblano pepper stuffed with a combination of Oaxaca and cotija cheeses and smothered in a tomato and chipotle sauce. Topped with crema Mexicana and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans.
Chicken Mole
OBRito
Steak And Shrimp Fajitas
Entrees
Soups Salads
Ensalada Cesar
Crisp romaine, roasted corn, grated cotija cheese, chile de arbol croutons, and classic caesar dressing.
Spinach And Pear
ALBONDIGAS
Ensalada De Nopales
Churros
Crispy fried pastry dusted in cinnamon sugar. Served with vanilla cream for dipping.
Tres Leches
A delicious sponge cake soaked in vanilla tres leches. Topped with vanilla cream, canela, and berries.
Pastelito De Elote Pina Cake
Caramel and roasted coconut custard topped with berries and whipped cream.
Birthday Bowl
Dessert
Los Ninos
Kids Taco
Kids Quesadilla
Kids TJ Dog
Kids Mini Burrito
Side Of Cream
Salsa Flight 3
Side Small Salsa
Side Large Salsa
Side Enchilada Sauce
Side Mole Sauce
Tortilla Rollup 3
Tortilla Rollup 6
Side Avocado
Side Guacamole
Side Pico De Gallo
Side Beans
Side Rice
Side Chicharrones
Side Dulce Jalapenos
Side Fresh Jalapenos
Side 2 Grilled Jalapenos
Side Creamy Queso
Side Panela Cheese
Side Of Bread Mussels
Side Of Fries
Side Of Cilantro
Side Of Cesar Dressing
Side Raw Onion
Side Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Side Of Butter
Side Of Birria Consome
Sides
Side Protein
Side Carne Asada
Side Carnitas
Side Birria
Side Pollo Asado
Side Chicken Tinga
Side 3 Shrimp
Side 6 Shrimp
Side Grilled Fish
Side Fried Pescado
Side Ranchero Steak
Side Arrachera Steak
Side Mushrooms
Side Fried Coliflor
Solo Carne Taco
Solo Pollo Taco
Solo Carnitas Taco
Solo Fried Pescado Taco
Solo Grilled Fish Taco
Solo Quesabirria Taco
Solo Chicken Tinga Taco
Solo Gringa Taco
Solo Coliflor Taco
Solo Portobello Taco
Solo Camaron Taco
Solo Tinga Enchilada
Solo Queso Enchilada
Solo Chile Relleno
Solo Arrachera Taco
PLATE
Solo Tacos
Breakfast Bubbles
Mimosa
Gl Cava Mas Fi Brut
Btl Cava Mas Fi Brut
Btl Rose Mas FI Brut
Btl Veuve Cliquot
Bloody Maria
Bloody Mary
Carajillo
Drop Top
Eastside Spritz
El Jefe
El Nino
La Dona Margarita
Matcha Grade
Michelada
Skrewchata
Slushie Blackberry
Slushie Mango
Spanish Coffee
Aperol Spritz
Breakfast Cocktails
Classicos
Huevos Rancheros
Two over medium eggs topped with salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, queso fresco, pickled red onion, and micro cilantro served over two traditional crispy tortillas. Served with refried black beans and breakfast potatoes.
Donas Chilaquiles
Housemade tortilla chips smothered with your choice of Gabbys rojo or verde sauce. Topped with avocado, pickled red onion, queso cotija, crema Mexicana, micro cilantro, and two over medium eggs.
Bistec Con Huevos
Skirt steak marinated in our house spices and grilled medium. Topped with sauteed bell peppers, onions and jalapenos, avocado, and two over medium eggs. Served with refried black beans, breakfast potatoes, and corn or flour tortillas.
Corn Poblano Chicken Waffles
Housemade buttermilk cornpoblano waffles served with crispy chicken and fried shallots. Served with a side of anchohoney syrup.
Los Bennys
Two toasted English muffins topped with our house braised birria, poached eggs, jalapeno hollandaise, ancho chile powder, and micro greens. Served with refried black beans and breakfast potatoes.
Steak Mushroom Omelette
Three egg omelette stuffed with sauteed steak, mushrooms, onions and jalapenos, asadero and Oaxaca cheeses. Topped with salsa ranchera, avocado, crema Mexicana, and cotija cheese. Served with refried black beans and breakfast potatoes.
Chorizo Papas Burrito
Huevos Your Way
Brunch Molcajete
Bacon Street Torta
Machaca Scramble
Sweet Potato Cazuela
Sweet potatoes roasted in our house spices and tossed with sauteed onions, jalapenos, and spinach. Topped with two over medium eggs, salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, queso fresco, and crispy garbanzo beans. Served with tortillas. VEGAN VERSION AVAILABLE WITH NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE
Soyrizo Papa Burrito
Soy chorizo, potatoes, plant based scrambled eggs, sauteed spinach and jalapenos wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with our refried black beans. FULLY VEGAN
Veggie Omelette
Three egg omelette stuffed with zucchini, mushrooms, sauteed onions and jalapenos, spinach, Asadero and Oaxaca cheeses. Topped with salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, cotija cheese, and avocado. Served with refried black beans and breakfast potatoes.
Vegan Vegetarian
Morning Sweets
La Fruta
Spears of jicama, watermelon, and mango topped with chamoy, tajin, and fresh lime. Served with a side of hot sauce.
Pitaya Bowl
Organic pitaya sorbet topped with banana, strawberry, mango, granola, agave, and creamy peanut butter.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Three fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh mascarpone, berries and powdered sugar. Served with a side of syrup.
Canela Waffles
Housemade waffle coated with cinnamon sugar and topped with vanilla cream and berries.