Donaji

Name: Donaji
Address: 3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94110
Telephone: (415) 866-0315
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (17)

$31 to $50

Regional Mexican

3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Charming

At Donaji, everything begins with MEZCAL and MAÌZ. Rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Oaxaca, Donaji is a celebration of Mexico’s most sacred ingredients. Located in the heart of San Francisco and proudly Michelin-recommended, our restaurant blends ancestral techniques with modern creativity—where every tortilla is hand made, and our cocktails honor the spirit of agave. From complex moles to seasonal dishes inspired by the bounty of California, Donaji invites you to gather, sip, and savor a dining experience centered on the soul of mezcal and the heart of maíz!

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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
(415) 866-0315
Website
https://www.donajisf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Isai Cuevas
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighborhood
Mission District
Cross street
Shotwell
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
24th st Bart
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 17 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Neighborhood gem
San Francisco
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Donaji offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious" Oaxacan cuisine, particularly the "fantastic mole." Guests adore the "lively vibe," friendly staff, and "engaging" service. The extensive tequila and mezcal list is a highlight. Patrons appreciate its welcoming atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for a memorable meal.

17 Reviews

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andrew
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
delicious from first sip of excellent Cadillac margaritas to last bite of chocolate goodness and fruit especiale dessert. COMO SIEMPRE!
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Rico VIP
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time, we loved everything about this restaurant: service, food/drinks, presentation, vibe, lighting. The host/manager, server, and bartender were great! Great casual date night restaurant. Donaji is one of our new favorite restaurants in SF! We're already planning to introduce Donaji to our friends! Rico and Carey
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Barbara
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Re: noise: We sat at the parklet outside the restaurant's front door. The noise inside on a full Friday night is deafening!
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Andrea VIP
San Francisco Bay Area54 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
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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Rachel VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 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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Zakai VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 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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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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Steph VIP
San Francisco Bay Area7 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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Cindy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area28 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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Theresa VIP
San Francisco Bay Area42 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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FAQs

Donaji offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 866-0315.

Donaji is rated 4.8 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

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
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Isai Cuevas
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.donajisf.com/
Phone number
(415) 866-0315

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