Don Chingon

Love love love!
I love a place that has a small menu because what they make, they make excellent
The queso dip, guacamole, and quesadilla were all amazing, fresh, tasty, and filling.
The guacamole was very flavorful and they added green grapes for an interesting twist. I could eat by the spoon fulls.
The place is coZy, could for dates and small groups.
This is def a favorite

Yeah, so I’m from SoCal and snobby about Mexican food… yadda yadda yadda. But honestly, the carne asada tacos here were among the best I’ve had. Somewhat expensive as far as tacos go, but worth it. Beef this good *should* be expensive.
Carne asada tacos: ⁵⁄₅ stars
Fish tacos: ⁴⁄₅ stars
Margaritas: 3.5÷5 stars (The Dulce y Caliente was the standout. The house margarita was only meh.)
Nice, casual atmosphere, and the tunes were great (00’s indie rock classics).
Will definitely be a frequent customer of this place!

I had passed by here many times and I’m glad a finally decided to try it. Don Chingon has a nice atmosphere in a cozy room. The food was also very good. I got the Chorizo y Papas, which was a burrito with Chorizo, Egg, Potatoes, Crema inside. It came with rice, beans, guacamole, and sour cream. I would definitely recommend this dish and will likely come again.

Place is awesome. $ 6 margaritas/​$ 6 beer + shot happy hour. We had chorizo/​chicken Quesadillas. Fair price too

The first snow of the year started to fall as my friend and I searched for Don’s post movie date at BAM. I have already lamented how difficult it is to find good Mexican on this coast, so whenever I read or hear about a place, I hoof it through any weather or terrain to try it out. My expectations were high due to its placement on the Unilocal 100 places to dine in Brooklyn. The three salsas served with fresh tortilla chips were outstanding. My carnitas tacos served with arroz and black beans were also outstanding. My friend’s skirt steak platter was out-​OUT standing, cooked medium and bleeding all over the place… mmm mmm mmm. The only thing that took a star away was the misunderstanding of the order taken by our very sweet and apologetic server, which caused my friend to wait for his platter and my carnitas to get a little cold. I think had we ordered some Don Julio, neither of us would have noticed the boo-​boo or the wait time. Goals for next visit…

The strawberry mint margarita was very tasty. It came in a small glass and it was very light but it tasty and fresh.
The service was great… the waiters were friendly and accommodating. I asked for a drink recommendation. He suggested i tried the Don Julio. His recommendation was on point, smooth and tasty.
My friend had the carnita tacos, which seemed delicious. We also order the chips that came with cheese and chips that came with sauce. The chips were alright but i would have rather ordered the tacos instead.
I enjoyed the ambiance. It was relaxed and trendy.

The service is very good, but the food is very salty, I’ve gone twice and felt like I should have blood pressure pills nearby. Also, not a big fan of grapes in my Guacamole, but like the salt factor, it’s my personal taste. The drinks are decent, a little on the pricey side. Décor is nice, especially the bathroom, cool sink and wallpaper. My advice? Easy on the salt unless it’s on the rim of one of your margarita cocktails.

Stopped by here after a Nets Game. The guac was pretty good — interesting spin on it as they put pomegranate seeds on top & grapes in it. Margaritas were delicious! Chicken quesadilla was substantial, carnitas tacos were a bit greasy but very flavorful! The rice and beans that came as a side for both meals were probably the best part of it all! Nice servers and good water re-​fill service.
Unrelated to the food — décor was fun and different. Overall, we enjoyed our post-​game meal!

Pros: Great service and décor. Delicious pork tacos and strong drinks. This would be a great place to grab a light bite and a few cocktails. Get the guac! Amazing service!
Cons: Too expensive for dinner. This is a park slope restaurant for sure. Chicken in burrito and in quesadilla had no seasoning. I have no problem paying $ 200 for an amazing dinner. We felt a little robbed.
Mesa coyacon and maya taqueria, manage to turn out awesome well seasoned Mexican food at a range of prices.
Maybe jazz up the plate presentation.

Amazing service and unbeatable HH 12−7pm. 6 $ tequila shot and a beer, I mean what else do you want? Jose is a great bartender and very attentive, you can see he really likes he’s job. Vic the owner is there all the time and makes sure every customer gets a great customer service plus he’ll take care of you if you don’t just eat chips and salsa for 2 hours lol. The food is great as the atmosphere is very cozy makes you feel like home .
I’ll definitely come back !!

Had time to kill before an event at Barclays and came here for some food. While it was a little more expensive then Mexican by my home, it was cheaper then any option in Barclays and much better quality. I had the house margarita– great flavor but a little pricey ($ 10) for the size. The chicken quesadilla came with rice and beans and was enough for two meals. The flavors were good though not what I would call authentic, and the menu was not particularly imaginative. The restaurant is small and was not crowded, which gave an intimate feel to the meal. Ultimately I left satisfied and would definitely come back if in the neighborhood.

Definitely a great place to visit. The food was incredible (such flavourful beans!), and the staff friendly and attentive.
Only downside is the tables being too close to one another as the place is extremely small.

The guac was a bit expensive for the size BUT it was good, drinks were solid, tacos were incredibly fresh and good! I just wish the rice wasn’t cold. Will definitely be back though, service was great

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, two other couples in the place, staff looked bored. Food came out quick. Guac could have used more lime and cilantro, it had huge pieces of green grapes on it, different but OK. Steak in quesidilla was tasty but the whole thing was watery. Corn had way too much cheese on it. Too many other places nearby that are better than this place, nice place but nothing special.

From the rave reviews I was expecting a great meal, but it was lackluster. The space is very inviting and on the smaller side, but getting a table was no issue. Service was friendly as well. The food was the let down – decent portions but nothing wowed me. I had the fish tacos and will say I was a fan of the tortillas, but the fish didn’t have any flavor. The drinks were spicier than they were strong. I also felt everything was priced $ 1-​$ 2 more than needed. With so many options for Mexican food in the city, you need to work hard to stand out.

I actually really liked the food here.
However, my initial experience is what triggered my slightly lower rating. This place is very small, only a few tables. My boyfriend and I came in around 7 and our options were to sit at a communal table or at the very narrow table against the window. We tried the window seats but I was super uncomfortable so we moved to the communal table. Luckily, it was only us at the table.
Their second downfall was their menu. There was hardly anything on it! Really cliché food — burritos, tacos, quesadillas. That’s it. Where’s the pollo con mole???
I was looking forward to getting a margarita because they were very small (so I figured not more than $ 7, but they were all at least $ 10). I stuck with water.
As an appetizer we got the guacamole and chips ($ 11). This was definitely overpriced, but I have to say it was very good. The guac had pomegranate seeds and grapes in it, which I loved. I could tell it was fresh and we got a lot of guac. The chips were also good with a very decent portion.
For dinner, I got the steak quesadilla ($ 13) Amazing! The steak was of high quality and overall it was just really good. It also came with rice and beans — also good.
Our waiter was very attentive; he asked how we liked our food & made sure we always had water.
Don’t get me wrong, this is a good place for a taco, burrito or quesadilla! All I’m saying is they could update their menu… Variety is always good.

Came here to waste some time before seeing Ariana Grande at Barclays (don’t judge, she’s amazing live!) this place is not very large, it’s located where two streets intersect at a tight angle and this location fills that space (if that makes sense). There are 2 bar like tables (one against a wall, one facing the outdoors, one large high top, 3 smaller tables, plus the bar. I can’t see more than 30 people fitting comfortably to eat. Luckily, it wasn’t very full and we were quickly seated at the bar.
To start, I had the basic margarita with some chips and salsa. The margarita was very strong, but so little. For $ 10, I wish it could a bit bigger. Tasted great though and the bartender (he’s in my pic) was very nice and very attentive. No beers on tap, only cans or bottles.
The chips were great and they’re made fresh. You get 3 kinds of salsa, a standard one, a green salsa, and one with a smokey flavor. All were pretty good. Would have gotten guac if it wasn’t expensive.
For dinner I had a beef burrito. It was a pretty good size, not too messy, and had great flavor. It came with rice and beans.
I’m definitely a fan of this place, my only complaint is that it’s slightly expensive. Not saying their food is bad (because it’s absolutely not) but I’ve had similar and better Mexican for less money.

Smart modern take on fresh Mexican
Nice lunch spot with indoor table and bar seating.
Selection of specials daily + full bar.

esta es una muy auténtica lugar mexicano taco! Me lleva de nuevo a soleadas, polvorientas, día en México! Gracias!

From the second we walked in I knew I was going to love this place.
The décor, to start with, is absolutely lovely with its dim lighting, rustic wood tables and graphic wallpaper. Don Chingon kind of gives off a romantic feel — so it’d be perfect for a date night w/​the Hubs. But it also has a really cool* vibe — so great for a night w/​the gals or a night w/​the guys too.
There were plenty of tables open when we arrived on a Friday night so we were able to ‘sit anywhere’. They have 4 or 5 tables along one side, two hightop counters, a community table in the middle of the room, and several seats at the bar — so plenty of options!
We started dinner off with an order of chips and salsa for $ 4. The basket of chips is plenty big enough to share and the trio of salsas are so good! The Charro — smoky. The Verde — refreshing. The Habanero y Pina — sweet with a niiice kick. Make sure you get to try all three.
Hubs ordered up a taco platter, selecting chicken as his protein out of the seven options available. For $ 13 he got three corn tortilla shells filled with chipotle chicken, salsa, avocado cream and cilantro & served with a hearty scoop each of rice and black beans.
I chose the quesadilla, 12″ flour tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, tomato salsa, avocado cream and served with scoops of guacamole, rice and black beans. One of the best quesadillas I’ve had out at a restaurant. Perfect marriage of flavors and ingredients. And with the rice and beans there was so much on the plate. I was able to take half home for lunch the next day. $ 13 verrrry well spent.
Total bill, including beer, tax/​tip, was about $ 40. So I’d say it was $ 40 well spent.
Hubs has already asked when we’re going back. And I can’t think of a single reason not to get back there soon.
* Check out the wallpaper in the bathroom. One of my favorite decorative touches.

Being a fan of Mexican slang, I was delighted to walk by the large block letters of this restaurant on Flatbush– Don Chingon. I needed to know: who is this Mr. Badass?
Newly opened, the staff were breezy and attentive. There is a small selection of excellent tequilas and mezcals. The music is a mellow electronica and the walls are lined with red and white tiles.
I started with sopa Azteca (tortilla soup), with the deepest, darkest chicken broth, shredded chicken, perfectly ripe avocado, thin slices of red onion and crisp tortillas. Riquísimo. Not enough places in the area serve this, and their version is stellar.
Then I had the taco platter, with refried beans and fragrant, sticky rice. The masa is pressed to order, and the tacos are soft and pillowy. The chicken taco was good, loaded with salsa and cilantro, as was the tempura battered pollack, with cabbage, salsa, and pickled onions. But the carne asada was the standout, with habanero, grilled pineapple, and perfectly cooked steak: a great combination of sweet and spice.
There is another exit on Bergen and a gorgeous mural outside. A welcome addition to the neighborhood!
Buen provecho, badass.