Tacos Doña Lena Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the Menu at Tacos Doña Lena

Located at 1805 W 18th St in Houston, Tacos Doña Lena offers a delightful dive into authentic Mexican cuisine. The menu shines with an array of traditional antojitos, such as the Taco Gringo, where you select your favorite meat, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, all for just $4.00. For a heartier option, try the Birria Quesadilla—a sumptuous combination of beef birria, chorizo, and melty cheese all wrapped in a large flour tortilla for $16.00.

Don’t miss their renowned Birria Street Tacos, served on double corn tortillas and garnished with onions and cilantro, satisfying any taco lover’s cravings. Vegetarian options are available too, showcasing their inclusivity. Each bite offers a taste of Mexican culture, enhanced by friendly service and vibrant decor, making every visit to Tacos Doña Lena a joyful culinary experience.

Antojitos

Taco

Double corn tortilla with choice of meat,topped with cilantro & onions

$3.25

Flour Taco

Flour tortilla, choice of topping with onions and cilantro.

$3.75

Gordita

Handmade corn-masa gordita stuffed with choice of topping, refried beans, and mozzarella cheese.Topped with lettuce & queso fresco.

$6.50

Chica Quesadilla

Small Flour Tortilla, choice of topping, cheese. Topped with onions and cilantro.

$6.00

Grande Quesadilla

Large four tortilla, choice of topping, cheese onions & cilantro. Cut in three pieces.

$12.00

Torta

Lightly toasted bun, choice of topping, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, refried beans, avocado, & Doa Lenas creamy sauce.

$13.00

Sope

Handmade masa chalupa, choice of topping , refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco and Mexican sour cream.

$6.50

Machete

Grilled crispy corn tortilla filled with melted cheese, choice of meat, onions, & cilantro

$13.00

Machetito

Grilled crispy corn tortilla filled choice of topping, cheese onions, & cilantro.

$7.00

Tostada

Crispy flat corn tortilla, beans, and choice of meat. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco, & Mexican sour cream.

$6.00

Chanclaso

Handmade maza azul huarache topped with choice of meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco, Mexican sour cream, & sliced avocado

$12.00

Taco Gringo

Flour tortilla, choice of meat topped with lettuce, tomatoes, & cheese.

$4.00

Burrito

Large flour tortilla, choice of topping, refried beans, Mexican rice, Mexican sour cream, lettuce, tomato, avocado and poco queso on the side.

$14.00

Quesabirria

3 grilled crispy corn tortillas, beef birria, & cheese. Served with a cup of consom.

$16.00

Birria Street Tacos

3 double corn tortillas and beef birria. Topped with onions & cilantro

$15.00

Birria Quesadilla

Large flour tortilla, beef birria, chorizo, & cheese

$16.00

Birria Platter

Serves two. 2 quesabirria, 2 birria street tacos, and choice of birria gorditas or birria torta served with two sides of rice & two sides of consome

$40.00

Birria Gorditas

2 handmade gorditas, beef birria, cheese, & beans

$16.00

Birria Torta

Torta bun adobado, beef birria, chorizo, cheese, & beans

$17.00

Ramen Birria

Ramen noodle in consome, beef birria, cheese, fried egg, rabanos, cilantro, onions, & s/of tostadas

$16.00

Consom Grande (No Carne)

$11.00

Consom Grande con Carne

$14.00

Birria A la Carte

$0.00

Birria

Mas Antojos

Elote en Vaso

$6.00

Queso Dip

$8.00

Cheese Quesadilla (Small)

$4.00

Cheese Quesadilla (Large)

$8.00

Volcan

Crispy tortilla, refried beans, spicy asado de puerco with cheese and fried egg.

$7.00

Grande Avocado Quesadilla

Large 10 flour tortilla, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and avocado.

$12.00

Side de Chips

$3.00

Machetito de queso

$4.00

Machete de queso

$8.00

Las Tres Chismosas

3 street corn tortilla tacos, choice of toppings, cilantro & onions. Served with Mexican rice , refried beans and grilled onions

$15.00

Enchiladas Rojas

3 traditional Mexican enchiladas rojas, filled with mozerella cheese, beef fajita or chicken fajita. Topped with grilled potatoes, Mexican sour cream, & queso fresco.

$15.00

Enchiladas Verdes De Pollo

3 enchiladas verdes, filled with onions and chicken fajita. Topped with tomatillo sauce, queso fresco and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$17.00

El Taquero

Choice of beef, chicken, or mixed with grilled onions & bell peppers. Choice of flour or corn tortillas

$16.00

Chilaquiles

Fried tortilla strips simmered in authentic red or green salsa with choice of beef or chicken. Topped with queso fresco & Mexican sour cream. Fried egg optional.

$15.00

Chile Relleno

$18.00

Enchiladas de Mole

$20.00

Platos

Tortas con Madre

La Torta Chingona

Lightly toasted bun with pastor meat, chorizo, ham, salchicha franks, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, & Doa Lena's creamy sauce

$14.00

La Torta Huevona

Lightly toasted bun, beans, cheese, bistek de puerco, chorizo, ham, fried egg, avocado, & Doa Lena's creamy sauce.

$14.00

Torta del Chavo

Torta bun, refried beans, cheese, Ham, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado and Doa Lenas creamy sauce.

$13.00

Pansazo (Bambaso)

Torta bun adobado, refried beans. cheese, grilled potatoes with chorizo, Mexican sour cream, queso fresco, lettuce, tomato and avocado.

$14.00

Chilaquil Torta

Torta bun, refried beans, cheese, carne asada, red or green sauce, Mexican sour cream and fried egg.

$14.00

Chicken Nuggets

$8.50

Kids Quesadilla

$8.50

Kids Taco

$8.50

Kids Menu

Sides

Mexican Rice

$3.50

Refried Beans

$3.50

Side of Rice and Beans

$7.00

Side of Avocado

$4.00

Side Mexican Sour Cream

$2.50

Side of Cheese

$3.50

Side of Fresco

$3.50

Side of Grilled Onion

$3.00

Grilled Jalapeo

$1.50

Cup of Consom

$4.00

Side of Fries

$4.00

Side Tortilla Maiz

$2.50

Side Tortilla Harina

$2.50

Grande Mexican Sodas

$5.00

Aguas Frescas

$5.00

Tea

$4.00

Small Mex Sodas

$4.00

Bottled Water

$3.00

Can Drinks

$2.50

Drinks

Postres

CHURROS

$6.00

GANSITO a la moda

$7.00

Frozen Margarita (Small)

$12.00

Frozen Margarita (Large)

$16.00

Rocks Magarita (Small)

$12.00

Rocks Magarita (Large)

$16.00

Frozen Mango Small

$13.00

Frozen Mango Large

$17.00

Frozen Strawberry Small

$13.00

Frozen Strawberry Large

$17.00

Rocks Margarita (Large)

$16.00

Skinny Margarita (La Flakis)

$15.00

Margarita (18th St)

Beer (18th St)

Modelo Especial

$7.50

Modelo Negra

$7.50

Corona

$7.50

Estrella Jalisco

$7.50

Pacifico

$7.50

Victoria

$7.50

Dos Equis

$7.50

Bud Light

$7.50

Michelob Ultra

$7.50

GRANDE "Caguama" Corona Familiar

$15.00

Tecate

$7.50

Indio

$7.50

Sol

$7.50

Carta Blanca

$7.50

Bohemia

$7.50

Dos XX Grande

$15.00

Pia Pepino LOCA Large

$16.00

Mango LOCA Large

$16.00

Aguas LOCAS (18th St)

Mixed Drink (18th St)

Paloma

$15.00

Picosita

Spicy Margarita

$15.00

Menudo Pal'Crudo (18th St)

$16.00

Menudo (18th St)

Breakfast Antojitos (18th St)

Breakfast Taco

Flour or handmade corn tortilla, scrambled egg with choice of topping.

$3.50

Breakfast Gordita

Handmade corn Gordita, filled with refried beans, mozzarella cheese, scrambled egg, choice of topping, queso fresco.

$6.50

Breakfast Torta

Torta bun, refied beans, cheese, scrambled egg, choice of topping, avocado.

$11.00

El Chingon Breakfast Taco

Flour tortilla, refried beans, cheese, scrambled egg, choice of topping.

$4.50

Breakfast Tostada Ahogada

Crispy tortilla, refried beans, fried egg, cheese, red or green salsa.

$6.00

Breakfast Sope

$6.50

Breakfast Burrito

Large flour tortilla, beans, cheese, choice of topping, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs.

$12.00

Pancakes

2 delicious homemade pancakes

$8.00

Breakfast Chilaquiles Plato

Breakfast chilaquiles, red or green salsa, 2 eggs, Mexican sour cream, queso fresco. Served with refried beans and breakfast potatoes.

$14.00

Chilaquil Taco

$4.50

Chilaquil Breakfast Torta

Torta bun, refried beans, cheese, tortilla strips, scrambled egg, red or green salsa, Mexican sour cream, queso fresco

$11.00

Breakfast Chilaquil Antojitos (18th St)

Breakfast Platos (18th St)

Desayuno Doa Lena

Scrambled eggs with topping, refried beans, breakfast potatoes, tortillas.

$12.00

El Huevon

Two breakfast tacos, side of refried beans and breakfast potatoes.

$12.00

Breakfast Enchiladas

Three Mexican enchiladas Rojas, filled with queso fresco, onions. Topped with grilled potatoes with chorizo, queso fresco and Mexican sour cream. Side of refried beans and breakfast potatoes.

$15.00

Desayuno Estrellado

Two eggs estrellados, refried beans, breakfast potatoes, tortillas.

$12.00

Huevos Divorciados

2 eggs estrellados, green and red salsa, refried beans and breakfast potatoes.

$12.00

Side Breakfast Potatoes

$3.50

Side Mozzarella Cheese

$3.00

Side Avocado

$3.00

Side Queso Fresco

$3.00

Side Handmade Corn Tortilla

$2.00

Side Flour Tortillas

$2.00

Side Grilled Onion

$3.00

1 egg

$4.00

Side of Bacon Bits

$5.00

2 eggs

$6.00

Side of rice

$3.25

Side sour cream

$2.50

Side of queso fresco

$2.50

Grilled Jalapeno

$1.50

Jalapeo Crudo Picado

$1.50

Side cebolla y cilantro

$2.00

Side de tostadas

$1.50

Breakfast Sides (18th St)

Drinks (18th St - Bfast Menu)

Cafe

$3.50