Don Antonio's

This place has been a long time favorite. Great for a dinner out with the whole family.

IF YOU WANT DECENT MEXICAN FOOD THIS IS THE PLACE, BUT IF LIKE ME YOU WANT TO TAKE AND IMPRESS A DATE DO NOT COME HERE, I HAVE DONE IT TWICE WITH DATES I WANTED TO SHARE GOOD MEXICAN FOOD WITH, IN EACH OCCASION WE OVERHEARD THE WAITERS

Love this place. I had the super burrito. It was the size of my head. I had a dream about it the other night. You also can't beat Dollar Taco Night!!

While this place is known for its inexpensive taco night, I was there another night. One of the worst most unimaginative Mexican dinners that I have ever had. Tacky worn out decor. Mediocre service. Best I can say about this place is that

I was one of the loyal customers at Don Antonios for years, my wedding rehersal after party was there. I had great memories until few weeks ago when I took my co-workers on a Wednesday night. Yes the day for taco special. Well because of

I am very satisfied, so delicious and cheap. very great atmosphere!!!

This is one of my favorite Mexican spots in LA, and considering the competition, thats saying something. The best time to go is Wednesdays for their $1 Taco nights. Obviously, this is a great deal so the place gets packed, and its

I've been going to Don Antonio's on and off for about four years now. The food is decent Tex Mex and overpriced compared to many small mom and pop shops that are just as good. I usually go when I'm craving their fajitas which are

I am a Santa Monica native, so Don Antonio's is not only a good choice because it's semi-close, but it's also reasonably priced and has good food! They used to have cheaper combo plates and dishes, but their prices are still very

I have been here for lunch many times and the food is good and they get you in and out quickly. No doubt it is dark and you do have to come in and wait in the service area but for lunch it was no worry. Never had a bad meal or a screwup.

If you want a bad experience from the moment you walk in to a restaurant, try Don Antonio's.
The host desk is adjacent to the bar and the kitchen; this forces you and your party to stand in the middle of service. No one takes your name, rather you write your own name and number of diners on one of many notepads. This leads you to never know where you are in place for dining. Moving to the bar leads to more disappointment as the bartenders seem to readily ignore anyone who isn't seated at the bar or isn't a waiter. Once we did get a margarita it was good. Flavorful with fresh lime and decent tequila.
We noticed that people who came in after us were seated before us so we decided that we needed to take seating into our own hands and remind the "host" that we had been waiting for a table. We were immediately taken to the patio and seated. We reviewed the menu and found two items that excited us along with a standard of Queso Fundido. The Queso came and was delicious. It was served with pre-made flour tortillas which proved to be disappointing compared to other Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood that make their own fresh. Our table had not been set properly and we were missing knives which are more than necessary to eat Queso. We asked for the knives twice and it took the serving staff nearly five minutes to return with cutlery.
When our entrees arrived we were still eating the Queso and this left no room on the table. I made physical note of this to our server which caused him to begin yelling at his colleagues to clear our table. This is a basic restaurant service standard and truly proved how bad the service had been since we entered.
I didn't think anything could get worse, but it did. My entree, a pork tostada and side of rice was cold. I understand that the lettuce and sour cream must be served cold, but the pork was a temperature that would never pass health inspection. The side of rice was even colder.
I spoke to the manager who offered to remake the dish; which I declined. He excused himself to deliver another table then came back to talk to me. The fact that he walked away while we were discussing our issue truly told me that service is not that important at Don Antonio's. I told the manager that I would pay for the food and drinks that we had eaten and to please close out and bring our check. After waiting for more than three minutes, we walked out of the restaurant without getting our check. The manager did wish us a "good evening" as we left.
I'd like to say the food was good but the service is horrible and never provided us the opportunity to eat.

If you want a bad experience from the moment you walk in to a restaurant, try Don Antonio's.
The host desk is adjacent to the bar and the kitchen; this forces you and your party to stand in the middle of service. No one takes your name,

We loved everything, the chips and salsa, burritos, delicious beef tacos... my favorite was shrimp soup, it had vegetables, marinaded sour carrots, and plenty of large shrimp.
Except on one occasion I found a fly in my soup and the

This restaurant is famous for the fresh food served daily. I have been a faithful patron since 1983, when I attended UCLA. The transformation of the interior has improved but there is no improving the infamous cave and decorative outdoor patio. Steve and Esther, the owners, have done a tremendous job with the long standing waiters on patron service. They are all very attentive. Taco Nite is busy on Wednesdays so you better get there early. Parking is no problem because they offer valet parking. Sometimes when I go for an early lunch, I even get my car hand washed next door while I eat. Hands down I will eat here at Don Antonio's before I go to an El Torito or Acapulcos.

The interior is like a cave, thus the nickname we had for it, The Cave. Terrific spot to have group lunches and eat some good old fashioned Mexican food. Delicious.

Awesome burritos!

Jarritosbreath obviously busses tables for the place on Sunset...his ex-girlfriend likes to take her dates to Don Antonio's - and why wouldn't she??? THis place is FANTASTIC! Ambiance is GREAT, food is fast and tasty, you can't go wrong.

I love Don Antonio's Enchiladas Verdes but it's really just an excuse to eat more chips! The homemade chips come out hot, flaky and delicious every time -- fresh spicy hot salsa also is great. Staff is friendly and accommodating. The

Don Antonio?s has replaced El Chollo as my favorite Mexican restaurant on the Westside. Their margaritas are so flavorful without being too thick, and the chicken in their burritos is moist and cooked to perfection. The cozy booths, fish

i gave don antonio's a couple of tries for the wednesday dollar taco nights but concluded, IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!! you'll get seated MUCH faster if you're a big party, but if you're a pair looking for some good grub, expect to wait very looong to be seated. i admit, the taco's are good and they have lots of variety, but they're starting to skimp on the portions. it's also very difficult to find parking.

Every wed you have to go here to get the best dollar tacos around. The chicken tacos are the best of the 5 flavors offered and beers are a little cheaper then too. And to top it off, the chips are AMAZING!! They make them fresh and they

Okay, so here's the deal. I always use Citysearch to check out restaurants, but never to write any reviews. The time has come. Born and raised in LA, I pride myself in finding some of the best Mexican spots the city has to offer. I had

The food here is delicious (I judge Mexican restaurants based on their tacos) and the service is so great. The servers are always wonderful- friendly and quick. Even on very busy "$1 Taco Wednesdays" they do NOT take out any stress on

Wednesday night. 99 cent tacos. Not only that - amazing 99 cent tacos. You'll definitely have to wait to get a table, but grab a strawberry margarita while you're waiting. Or two of them. I just got back from Don Antonio's, and I am

I have been going to Don Antonio's for about a yr now and have always loved there food until now. I decided to try something new besides there burritos and ordered a asada soft taco with my bean and cheese burrito. First off they messed up

After entering the restaurant for the first time, it was awfully confusing where to meet the host or hostess. Once got there, it was like a grand central station... people passing back and forth while you are trying to talk to the host.

Santa Monica has a lot of choices that compete with Don Antonio's. All you need is solid dishes, a few specialties, good margies, and a nice atmosphere. This restuarant is average in all regards, and doesnt lead the Santa Monica pack in

On Nov. 11th I had my 21st birthday party at Don Antonio's. It was the WORST party I have ever had. The service was horrible, the food was cold and gross. I was one that had talked up this place like no other. I've eaten there plenty

I went to Don Antonio's on a Friday. It was very busy. Seating did not take too long, and the service and food were excellent. They ran into a bit of a power problem, and the credit card machine went down. The staff handled it

Love it, love it, love it. Even though we don't live in the neighborhood anymore, Don A's is nearly always the first choice of my wife and I when we want to head out for dinner. We've been going there for years and the wait staff has

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Being from San Diego, I haven't found too many great authentic Mexican restaurants, but this place was a great find. Service is always great, margaritas are excellent and the fajitas are my favorite. Don

My experiences here have always been great, with the exception of one dish, which had a few chicken bones left in (I think it was a salad or something). All other items have been amazing-- GREAT chips and salsa, killer margaritas and

I was very pleasantly surprised by Don Antonios! After reading some of the reviews here, I was not expecting much from the evening, but we actually had a great time! I showed up at 7:30 on a Saturday night with a party of four, and we were

The best thing about the restaurant is the hip decor (they have a strange Graceland-esque cave room). But the food doesn't live up -- a bland tamale caked in some tasteless "red" sauce, less-than-fresh Ingredients. The salsa is actually

If it wasn't for Spencer taking Heidi there, then cheating on her with Audrina there I would never find out about this great place. "Braaaaaa Don Antonio's is the best Mexican food". The hell with all you non Laguna/Hills fans. THis

Ever since this place was featured on the prestigious MTV show "The Hills," the service has gone down and the prices have gone up. This used to be my favorite Mexican food place in town, but the days of an authentic hole in the wall

Avoid on Wednesday ( $1 taco night), Friday, and Saturday nights. Food and service used to be great a year or two ago, but the popularity has severely compromised customer service. Expect long waits in a cramped area. Be VERY weary of

Love this place! I lived in the area years ago and now whenever I'm in town, I still make a point to stop by - especially for Wednesday's Dollar Taco Night. The food is fantastic! The vibe is kick back, the waiters are friendly, the

I have been coming here every Wednesday night for a few months now and have never been disappointed! The $1 tacos are not just cheap food they are really good. The bean, chicken and potato are all delicious. If you go here make sure to

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Good Food, if you like Mexican, a bit greasy, but the chips and salsa are great and pickled carrots are the best tasting. Prices are great, around $10 gets one a good meal (I can never finish mine). Nice romantic ambience, a little Gothic,

I have been a fan since 1997. On every visit the food has been very good. I always take someone new there and they become a fan. Haven't met anyone yet to stay something bad. Can't recommend anything because I love mostly everything.

I am a big fan of mexican food and this was nothing to write home about. We went with a large group and sat in the back patio - very cute, nice ambiance, althought they let people smoke out there. Be prepared to show 4 forms of ID if you

This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants in L.A. It's the definition of balanced. It's a classy place without being intimidating. The clientele is mixed and makes the place welcoming - plenty of Mexicans/Latinos eat there, which

Love sitting on the outdoor patio with a margarita, very peaceful even though it's on Pico. The lunch specials are WAAY CHEAP and really tastey!

Don Antonio's is a perfect place to while away a sunny afternoon over some of the best margaritas in LA. Avoid the Wednesday $1 taco night if you can - even that price isn't worth the crowds. The food is tasty - I'm a particular fan of

I'm a regular at DA's. It's my favorite Mexican food in LA. The ambiance is great inside or on the patio. The service is excellent - the waiters are all business, yet friendly. The margaritas are some of my favorite. And, of course, the

I must admit that I have only been to Don Antonios during two time periods: for lunches and for Wednesday $1 taco nights. The Lunch specials are great, and you can receive a gourmet taco and enchilada for under $5. The $1 taco is a great deal on good-sized delicious tacos, perfect to go with $6 sangrias in huge goblets. Highly recommended!

This restaurant has been around for years and has the best salsa I have ever had. We even buy a container to take home with us. The potato tacos are great and my husband loves the chimicangas and carnitas tacos. There is a bar and a patio in the back for large parties.

PROS: Great salsa
CONS: Street parking

On Wednesdays, it's $1 taco night. The carne asada and the chicken tacos are the best. On Wednesdays, due to the special, the wait can be very long. The chips and salsa are also very good.

PROS: $1 tacos, chips and salsa
CONS: wait, parking