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What to order
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Menudo
One of the most frequently praised items, described as "great," "best in town," and "absolutely delicious," with reviewers also liking the homemade corn tortillas and the option to add hominy and bone.
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Gorditas
Repeatedly recommended as a favorite and called "awesome" and "delicious," with multiple reviewers specifically mentioning they keep coming back for them.
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Pozole
Frequently highlighted for its great taste and authentic flavor; several reviewers said they always order it or that the restaurant has great pozole.
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Barbacoa
Mentioned as a standout from a large family order, where reviewers said their family loved the food and specifically called out the barbacoa as a highlight.
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Homemade Salsa
Called out as really good, making it a notable recommended item alongside the restaurant’s otherwise well-liked Mexican food.
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Biscuits
Specifically named as a highlight in one review, where the family especially enjoyed them during a large meal.
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Oatmeal
Mentioned as one of the favorites in a family order, showing it was well liked and memorable enough to be singled out.
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Chicken Noodles
A reviewer said they take in chicken noodles and described them as delicious, making it a positively mentioned specific dish.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
About Gordita Dona Tere
Gordita Dona Tere is a Mexican restaurant and breakfast spot in San Juan, Texas. Reviewers consistently praise the pozole, menudo, gorditas, homemade corn tortillas, and fresh, flavorful cooking. The place is described as small, casual, cozy, and quiet, with fast service and friendly staff. It is popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and the price range is $10 to $20.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Gordita Dona Tere known for?
It is best known for pozole, menudo, and gorditas, with reviewers also calling out homemade corn tortillas and freshly made tortillas. People mention the food has strong Mexican flavor and that the service is fast and friendly.
What dishes are most recommended at Gordita Dona Tere?
The most recommended items are menudo, pozole, gorditas, and barbacoa, with some reviewers also liking the biscuits and oatmeal at breakfast. Homemade salsa and corn tortillas are repeated favorites, and several people say the food tastes fresh and authentic.
What is the atmosphere like at Gordita Dona Tere?
The atmosphere is described as small, quaint, casual, cozy, and quiet, with a clean environment and nice staff. It seems to work well for families, groups, and solo diners, and one review mentions a 15-person family visit that was handled attentively.
Is Gordita Dona Tere good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $10 to $20, and reviewers often describe the prices as low or very reasonable. Even with one note that the price has gone up a bit, the overall feedback says the food is still a good value for the portion and quality.
What should I know about service and wait times at Gordita Dona Tere?
Service is repeatedly described as fast, attentive, and friendly, and one large group said they called ahead and had their orders taken right away. That suggests it can handle busy meals smoothly, especially if you are visiting with a group.
Is parking available at Gordita Dona Tere?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Gordita Dona Tere kid-friendly?
Yes, Gordita Dona Tere is good for kids.
