Doña Tola
Mike Zaruba · 206 Google reviewsDoña Tola — one of Lakeview's strongest mexican spots. Order the Margarita. Candlelit and unhurried, ideal for a slow dinner. [patio]
What 202 diners keep saying
What 202 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Went here with a group of four. Nice outdoor seating for people with dogs. Blankets on the chairs for chillier days. I got the Chilaquiles with Chicken with Verde salsa, which came with an egg, potatoes and beans. One of the best Mexican dishes I’ve tried recently. 10/10 flavor and the food was put in a timely manner. We also split the Horchata French Toast as a table and they were wonderful!!”
“Wow!! That Cadillac Margarita.. WOW!! ❤️💯 — ..left some notes for the kitchen, otherwise it was all amazing and the fresh-flavors, increíble! Muchas gracias por un experiencia increíble! Amazing Carne Asada!!”
“Food, cocktails & service are all great! Highly recommend the jumbo margarita and tacos al pastor! The tamarind Negroni was also very good.”
“Pretty restaurant with solid food. Margaritas were amazing! Guac was above average. Tacos were good. Churros were great and came with yummy chocolate dipping sauce- but small portions - so if there are more than two of you, order multiple servings. It’s a small space but they take reservations. They also have a limited kid’s menu.”
“Beautiful restaurant. Food was great. Ordered the steak tacos and they were excellent. Guac was fresh and the margarita was perfect. They also had amazing service.”
“Came here on a date with my wife. Food was A++++ Very authentic and delicious. Atmosphere was cozy and vibrant. Staff was friendly and kind. Nice place for a romantic date!”
“Good food and drinks. A little overpriced IMO but cute space and fun ambiance.”
“Went around 1p on a weekend. I got the feeling the team had just settled down from a rush. Food was good and there was enough variation on the cocktail menu to satisfy different preferences. The bread basket was an assortment with 2 of each type of bread item and some of the pairs were different flavors, more of a savory and sweet variety. Overall the brunch was good but still its brunch food and wasn’t differentiated much. The bread basket was the star of our meal. We want to go back for dinner, pretty positive it’ll be amazing.”
“We had an amazing experience at Dona Tola! From the moment we walked in, everyone made us feel so welcome. The owner was incredibly kind and even surprised us by treating us to drinks, which made our visit even more special. The food was absolutely delicious—everything tasted incredibly fresh and authentic. You can truly tell that every dish is made with care and high-quality ingredients. The service was outstanding, and the entire staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to help. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend Dona Tola to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food and exceptional hospitality in Chicago. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!”
“Amazing dinner, brunch, drinks. Must visit place if you’re on Southport!”
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