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From Tacos Doña Lena's website

From Tacos Doña Lena's website

Tacos Doña Lena

Mexican · Houston

Closed

opens 11am today

By phone

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Call to order · (713) 993-6486

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What to order

from the menu

Mexican — food to try

3 on this menu
  1. Tacos al pastor✓ On the menu

    Marinated pork off the spit with pineapple — the dish taquerias are judged on.

    Here it's “Pastor”.

  2. Birria✓ On the menu · $14

    Slow-braised beef with its consommé for dipping. Order it if it's on the board.

    Here it's “QuesaBirria”.

  3. Elote✓ On the menu · $5

    Grilled corn with crema, cheese, and chile — the side everyone photographs.

    Here it's “Elote En Vaso”.

  4. Carne asadaask if they make it

    Grilled steak, chopped, with lime and onion. Simple, and hard to hide behind.

Menu

from the website · 2026-09-02

Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.

Meat Choices / Protein Options

  • Beef Fajita
  • Barbacoa
  • Carne Ranchera
  • Tripa*
  • Lengua*
  • Bistek de Puerco
  • Chorizo
  • Chile Negro con Carne
  • Pastor
  • Spicy Asando de Puerco
  • Chicharron Verde
  • Chicken Fajita
  • Tinga de Pollo

Meatless Options

  • Nopalitos*
  • Calabacitas
  • Soy-PastorVegetarian

Antojitos

  • TacoDouble corn tortilla, choice of meat, cilantro and onions.$2.75
  • GorditaHandmade masa gordita stuffed with choice of meat, refried beans, mozzarella cheese, lettuce and queso fresco.$5.50
  • Quesadilla (Chica)Flour tortilla, melted cheese, choice of meat, onions and cilantro. Chica$5.00
  • Quesadilla (Grande)Flour tortilla, melted cheese, choice of meat, onions and cilantro. Grande$10.00
  • TortaLightly toasted torta bun, choice of meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, mozzarella cheese, refried beans, avocado and Doña Lena's creamy sauce.$10.50
  • SopeHandmade masa chalupa, choice of meat, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco and Mexican sour cream.$5.50
  • MacheteCrispy grilled corn tortilla, melted cheese, choice of meat, cilantro and onions. Machete$11.00
  • MachetitoCrispy grilled corn tortilla, melted cheese, choice of meat, cilantro and onions. Machetito$6.00
  • TostadaCrispy corn tortilla, refried beans, and your choice of meat. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco and mexican sour cream.$5.00
  • ChanclasoHandmade masa azul huarache "chancla", choice of meat, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco, Mexican sour cream and sliced avocado.$10.00
  • Tacos GringoFlour tortilla, choice of meat, lettuce, tomato and cheese.$3.75

Mas Antojos

  • Grande Avocado QuesadillaLarge flour tortilla, melted cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and onions.$10.00
  • VolcanTostada w/ spicy asado de puerco, refried beans, mozzarella & fried egg.$6.00
  • Cheese Quesadilla (Chica)Cheese Quesadillla Size Chica$3.50
  • Cheese Quesadilla (Grande)Cheese Quesadillla Size Grande$7.00
  • Doña Lena's Queso$6.00
  • Elote En Vaso$5.00

Birria

  • QuesaBirriaThree grilled crispy corn tortillas filled with authentic beef birria and melted cheese.$14.00
  • Birria Street TacosThree double corn tortillas, authentic beef birria, onions and cilnatro.$13.00
  • Birria TortaTorta bun enchilado, avocado, beef birria, chorizo, refried beans and cheese.$15.00
  • Birria QuesadillaLarge flour tortilla, beef Birria, Mexican chorizo and melted cheese.$14.00
  • Birria GorditasTwo handmade gorditas, beef birria, cheese & refried beans.$14.00
  • Birria Platter2 QuesaBirria, 2 Birria Street Tacos, your choice of Birria Gorditas OR Birria Torta served with two sides of Mexican rice & two sides of consomé. (serves two)$35.00
  • Ramen BirriaRamen noodle in consomé, beef birria, cheese, fried egg, rabanos, corn, garbazo, cilantro, onions & side of tostadas.$14.00
  • Birria Enchiladas3 x Enchiladas Rojas, beef birria & cheese w/ potatoes, sour cream & queso fresco.$18.00

Platos

  • Las Tres ChismosasThree street corn tortilla tacos, choice of meat, cilantro, onions and side of grilled onions.$13.00
  • Enchiladas RojasThree Mexican enchiladas rojas filled with cheese, chicken fajita or beef fajita. Topped with grilled potatoes, Mexican sour cream and queso fresco.$13.00
  • El TaqueroChoice of Beef, Chicken, or Mixed with grilled onions and bell peppers. Side of Mexican rice, refried beans and choice of flour or corn tortillas.$14.00
  • ChilaquilesFried tortilla strips, simmered in homemade red or green sauce,choice of beef or chicken. Topped with queso fresco and Mexican sour cream. Fried egg optional.$13.00

Tortas Con Madre

  • La Torta ChingonaLightly toasted bun, pastor meat, chorizo, ham, weenies, mozzeralla cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado and Doña Lena's creamy sauce.$12.00
  • La Torta HuevonaLightly toasted bun, bistek de puerco, Mexican chorizo, ham, fried egg, refried beans,Dona Lena's creamy sauce and avocado slices.$12.00
  • Torta Del ChavoJamon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, beans, avocado, & Doña Lena's creamy sauce.$10.50
  • Pansazo (Bambaso)Torta bun adobado, grilled potatoes, chorizo, refried beans, mozzarella cheese, Mexican sour cream, lettuce, tomato & avocado.$12.00
  • Chilaquil TortaTorta Bun, tortilla chips simmered in green or red sauce, beef fajita, fried egg, refried beans, mozzarella cheese, Mexican sour cream & avocado.$12.00

Sides

  • Mexican Rice$2.75
  • Refried Beans$2.75
  • Side of Avocado$3.00
  • Side of Mexican Sour Cream$2.00
  • Side of cheese$2.25
  • Grilled Onion$2.00
  • Grilled Jalapeño$1.00
  • Cup of Consomé$3.50

Bebidas

  • Grande Bottled Mexican SodaMexican Coke | Mexican Sprite | Orange Fanta | Sidral Mundet$4.00
  • Aguas FrescasHorchata, Mango or Pineapple-Cucumber$4.00
  • DrinksManzanita | Mexican Sangria | Topo Chico | Jarritos$3.00

Postres

  • Churros
  • Gansito a la ModeWith Amy’s Mexican Vanilla Ice cream

Salsas

  • Doña Lena's House Red
  • Taco Green
  • Tomatillo
  • Molcajete
  • La Llorona
  • La Mocosa Habanero

8788 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77080

Directions
Closed· opens 11am todayAll hours ▾
Friday (today)
11am–10pm
Saturday
8am–10pm
Sunday
8am–9pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11am–12pm
Wednesday
11am–12pm
Thursday
11am–12pm

Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.

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