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RestaurantsRestaurants, American Express, Romantic Dining, $$, Visa, MasterCard, Mexican
Top Sentiments among Restaurante Dona Tomas Reviewers
Great house margarita
Fresh fish tacos
Authentic flavors
Like hot guacamole
Excellent tostada dish
Top tequilas
Great sauces
Flavorful asada dish
Unusual ingredients
Run-of-the-mill mango salsa
Customer Reviews (43)
natasha16
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2009Mexican food is a favorite of mine but most of it in restaurants is bareley edible. I looked forward to Dona Tomas as i saw the bit on Eye on the bay t.v. program. It is a 70 mile roundtrip for me so I made a reservation well in ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 28, 2008You won't mind waiting for a table here because it will give you time to enjoy the fantastic mojitos at the bar. The dishes are authentic. My friend who grew up in Mexico said Dona Tomas was the best Mexican food she's had ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 06, 2007Dona Tomas offers some really interesting and unique fare. The food is quintessentially Mexican but it is quite refined and employs seasonal ingredients, creates twists on classics, and overall takes an ... (more)
la1974
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2007I love Mexican food and was excited about the carnitas at Dona Tomas. People told me it was their best dish so I was very disapointed to find it was incredibly dry and there were a lot of questionable pieces that I did not ... (more)
izverg
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2007We came beacuse of the good review on here. Possibly the chef has changed but this place was way below average. We go to restaurants almost everyday so we know the value of good food. This was slightly above Taco Bell ... (more)
mab9
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2007Yes, the place can get crowded and yes it can be noisy by the bar, but the food is great and the staff is friendly and helpful. Prices seem very reasonable. For all of those complaining about the prices--this is not a ... (more)
amudge
on Citysearch Sep 16, 2006We have had good and bad experiences at this restaurant. We like the margueritas and generally like the food, although it is overpriced. The last time we were there, however, we asked to be seated before our entire ... (more)
m_violet
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2006This is a nice place for Oakland peeps to meet for a drink and some tapas. If you're looking for a cheap plate of Mexican vittles, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a Latin inspired place to hang out with a gnosh and ... (more)
maudi
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2006great atmosphere, indoor and outdoor patio seating, make sure to make a reservation. Food was delicious, the portions aren't that big, but food was very tasty. Bar is a little crowded and small. soup was very good, ... (more)
groverloaf
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2006Tasty treats abounded, the margaritas were yummy, and the service was snappy. But really, the carnitas for $17 weren't that much better than the $5 plate you can get at a dozen places in Fruitvale. So, if you are a ... (more)
