Don Memo

Outside and in this place is absolutely gorgeous, and the staff and service are incredible. The drinks are also fantastic and u inquest. However the prices and food bring this place down significantly. The portions are small for even one person, yet they boast about how it's "all about sharing". The prices are definitely higher than other local Mexican spots, but the food is average at best. Nothing really stands out or pops with flavor. After spending about $350 on food and drinks my wife and I still left hungry.

Best Mexican Restaurant in the Northeast. Simply cutting edge with fresh new menu items seasonally created with fresh local ingredients. Beautiful outside seating downtown Westport. Everything from scratch including authentic imported Mexican cheeses and Mezcals. This restaurant is a must stop!

Had my son’s early birthday and pre- graduation celebration with 15 guests. We’re so happy with the service. Allen was very helpful and friendly. He guide us through the ordering of food and drinks. A family style which worked very well. Each plates were presented beautifully and so delicious! We looked forward to every food served, Service,Food and ambience were impeccable. Thank you for making my son’s birthday memorable!

We had been wanting to try this place for quite some time. Unfortunately, our experience was not worth the build up. We started with an order of guacamole and chips, then moved to our entrees. I had the chorizo quesadillas and my girlfriend had the duck tacos. The entrees we got seemed to be more like appetizers. For the price we paid, we were extremely disappointed with the portions but more importantly the taste. The quesadillas were not flavorful at all.

Extremely overpriced for what we were served, and the portions were small. Overall, the food wasn't great, especially when you factor it costs an arm and a leg. Also, beware they automatically charge a 20% tip regardless the group size, and the service is lackluster...

This is our go-to restaurant, so when my son graduated it was a no brainer to celebrate it there. Everything was spot on and the food was fabulous as usual. New things on the menu include the Duck Tetela with a cherry, hazelnut salsa matcha. YUM!. The sugar snap peas with green goddess dressing was bright and a firm favorite going forward. Thank you for making our evening so memorable.

One of the best places I have ever had the pleasure to go. The atmosphere was so lively, and the wait staff were so on top of everything and truly made it an experience. The food- out of this world. Everything I ordered was amazing and all of the flavors blended perfectly. I truly recommend the guac and peach salad, it was fresh and delicious! We shared the tacos and let me tell you- a taste of heaven! Truly recommend and will be coming back.. thank you Don Memo!

It was slow service when we went, plus the food was so-so. Chips with avocado were almost cool. But we sat down around 5:12 pm. Or at least that was a time stamp after I messaged someone after previously ordering the chips and drinks. Nothing was brought to our table until 5:28. We were sitting there waiting while two managers, who seemed to be occupied with other matters (perhaps we weren't as important to them). Our prior meal in 2023 was very good so we returned on that basis. We'll need a good reason to return again. No Michelin star for Don.

What's to say? The restaurants under the Bill Taibe group have certainly cracked the formula and yet each has an identity and justification for being all its own. This is no more highlighted by the fresh, vibrant and truly individual experience of Don Memo. The decor is understated yet memorable, soft woods, neutral earth tones, rustic tile, etc. Minimalist done very well. Far and away the prettiest of their portfolio as Kawa Ni lost a lot of its physical charm after the space expanded, ironically. But there is little to criticise and much to praise. The food is superlative. All of Bill's food has historically been very solid-- creative, beautiful, extremely tasty. This menu however is on a whole different level. Utterly exquisite, not a single off flavor, all plates stunningly presented. Our dinner: Lobster Tostada (insane), guacamole, soft shell crab tacos, mixed meat tacos and cucumber salad. Everything was sublime start to finish with the tostada being a clear highlight. Quatro Leches for dessert was also a major hit. One minor drawback; cocktails are good but predictable. On their own, they're very well made but viewed against those at their sister restaurant Kawa Ni, there is room to be more daring. The Al Pastor margarita, for example, could do with roasting the pineapple. Still, very enjoyable. Finally, I almost never comment on service unless it's remarkably bad however our server Allen was unusually impressive. Light, conversational, well informed and attentive. He's a man clearly in the right line of work. Pricey but quality and value are directly comensurate. 100% recommend.

We had been wanting to try this place for quite some time. Unfortunately, our experience was not worth the build up. We started with an order of guacamole and chips, then moved to our entrees. I had the chorizo quesadillas and my girlfriend had the duck tacos. The entrees we got seemed to be more like appetizers. For the price we paid, we were extremely disappointed with the portions but more importantly the taste. The quesadillas were not flavorful at all.

We are back and came specifically for the Carnitas plate as it rivals the best in LA. The only thing I'd like to see are hand made tortillas and guacamole included in the meal and some different salsa. Other than that always a pleasure to be here.

This place is pretty good! I came here for a work dinner and everyone thought the food was good. It's also pretty quiet so we can actually hear each other talking. I like the restaurant decors and service was decent too. I'd definitely come back

Great time for Cinco de Mayo! My husband and I really enjoyed our first time experience here. The drinks were well balanced & delicious and we liked the guacamole, corn & both tacos we ordered (carnitas & chicken). Service was friendly & prompt. Looking forward to a return visit.

We celebrated our early Valentine's Day date night at Don Memo and it met every expectation we had. We were blown away by the freshness of all of the ingredients in both the cocktails and food. The beet and avocado salad was a unique but delightful flavor and texture combination that was topped with tahini, pistachio, and fresh mint. We won't be able to go back without ordering the chaquiles verdes as they were perfectly lightly fried and topped with a blanket of crema. The main events were our Milanesa de pollo and chorizo rojo sandwiches ...you can't go wrong with ordering either one! Each sandwich is unique in itself and you can't normally order at any other Mexican restaurant or deli. We look forward to returning to further explore more menu offerings in addition to their new brunch menu!

I stopped in Friday for takeout but got there early to relax. The Picante Margaritas were great as usual and I decided to order Hamachi Ceviche while I waited...it was insanely good. It's not a traditional ceviche (there are other great options including Yellowfin Ceviche if that's what you're looking for), but more like a Hamachi Crudo - sashimi slices of this young Amberjack marinated with mandarin oranges, radishes, and citrus. I don't see it on the online menu so do yourself a favor and ask for it.

Not the greatest experience. Sat indoors, waited 10-15 minutes for a waiter to come over. In that time others were seated after. Those tables got service right away and received their food much earlier than us. Maybe it's that we don't look like the "typical" Westport folk and that's the reason for the poor service? What's interesting is that they include a standard 20% tip. I don't think that's a bad idea but you don't have much of a say if the service is terrible. The food was decent. We got tacos, which you have to put together yourself. Which is fine. Ultimately the tacos weren't much better than other, cheaper, taco joints. If I'm in the area, I'd much rather go to Valencia or even downstairs at Walrus Alley--much better service and more unique food. Ambiance was bla, typical Westport restaurant with none of the redeeming qualities (food quality, good service, etc) that other, similarly situated, restaurants have.

Started off with a michelada and guacamole. This might be my first time having mint in guac. Pretty sure that's what I tasted. I was blown away by the halibut tacos. You're served a whole filet and you can make your own tacos, plenty of sides come with it. The filet is killer and it's a great feeling seeing and tasting top quality fish. I'd come back.

* Service is complete garbage * Carnitas are amazing * Margaritas are pretty good * They nickel and dime you, charging extra for tortilla ($1 per tortilla) * Good outdoor space Won't be back because seriously the service is complete garbage. I've gotten friendlier, more attentive service at Waffle House.

Margaritas are okay, but be aware the food is not so good and super expensive. Don't order the chicken taco, it is like shredded chicken dipped in Lipton soup, awful. The chips are too greasy, and the black bean dip is too liquified. The $18 duck dish has two tiny rolls that are over-fried and tasteless, making it inedible.

Just found my new favorite Mexican place! Wow, just wow! Just stopped for a drink and appetizer and seriously can't wait to go back! Gorgeous interior, killer food, wonderful customer service..... and great margaritas!

This is a good spot ! Staff was welcoming and pleasant. Alright so for starters I had the cucumbers which were very refreshing Esquites was also apart of the spread and it was soooo good! Best I have had yet. . For my main dish I chose the the chicken sandwich which was amazing. The sandwich was beyond fresh. I had a good time for a dine in for 1. I also had a drink which was super tasty and refreshing as well . Hope you enjoy!

Great Happy Hour until 6pm. Drinks are delicious and food is definitely a unique spin on Mexican. The outdoor seating area is fantastic!

Wanted to love this place because I'm a huge fan of its sister restaurant Kawa Ni, but sadly left my dinner here feeling super disappointed. They were out of the yellowtail aguachile so per our servers recommendation we opted for the shrimp ceviche. When it came out, it looked beautiful, but as soon as I tried cutting into the shrimp I knew something was wrong. After closer inspection it was clear that the shrimp was completely raw -- obviously I know that ceviche is made with raw fish, but the shrimp is supposed to be soaked in lime juice or other acid to "cook" it before it's safe to eat. This was not the case here, the shrimp was a deep grey color and a slimy consistency...we would have gotten food poisoning if we ate it. At $26 for the dish it was just really not cool. Won't be returning here :(

The food is traditional, but elevated Mexican food. I could tell they they use fresh ingredients and prepare everything in-house. Our servers were friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was polished but laid back. I'm looking forward to my next meal here.

Adorable decor inside, food is a little overpriced but fair quality. I would be very interested in the drinks here Bc the drink menu looked amazing. Great date spot. Outdoor tent looked warm and inviting

It's great, in fact one of my favorites if not my favorite. Wallet flush, but I keep coming back for the carnitas. Tip for kids: they can split the specialty kids drinks, buy one, split into 3. That will reduce the bill by 5 basis points.

Thank goodness I was with a great crowd, we made best of it. My friends enchilada was brought to the table barely warmed, like it had been taken out of the fridge and put under heating lamp, cheese wasn't even melted, the inside of my mushroom quesadilla was cold and the corn tortilla was grilled too hard to cut. Wait-staff couldn't have cared less. That's what you get when gratuity is included. So the food was not great and service was no better. Don't they know, TIPS are To Insure Proper Service. Hope they shape-up, great loc with potential.

Delicious food and cocktails. Ambiance was great - trendy, upbeat vibe, good music, nice lighting. Friendly server.

Food was quite good! Service was eh; not terrible but also not attentive. 20% automatically added to bill (2 people on a Tuesday evening) - no wonder service was eh.

Dinner for my daughters birthday was amazing! The food was delicious and service was excellent they went out of their way to make her night special!!

God how I love this place. If you leave without trying the Tuna Tostada, you will have missed one of the wonders of the world. Seriously, it's that good. The bar and wait staff are beyond accommodating, and the GM is PHENOMENAL. They've honored many special requests and gone above and beyond every time we've been there. P.s. being apparently the only person on earth that's allergic to avocados normally gets me shamed and degraded, this place was entirely kind and compassionate 10/10 one of my absolute favorite spots in Westport

Bill Taibe and Executive Chef Anthony Kostelis have done it yet again!! And for Taibe super fans like me, it's no surprise that they knocked it out park. They have a culinary gift where they're able to bring indigenous Mexican ingredients, flavors and techniques and combine it with their modern American flair to create really special cuisine. We dined on their spacious outdoor patio for my wife's birthday in Sept 2020, and got takeout last night and as with the rest of Taibe's restaurants the food was consistently delicious and well executed, even in takeout form. There is just something so honest and homey to Mexican cuisine. And here they elevate it to the causal, completely not pretentious fine dining experience you come to expect from their restaurants. A quick rundown of the amazing food we have tried here: 1. Guacamole - Served thick and chunky with no onions nor tomatoes. Bright, beautiful and refreshing, bursting with fresh herbs (mint maybe?) and copious amounts of cilantro. A guac on steroids that comes with thick round corn tortilla chips. You need a thick chip here to scoop up this dense guac. 2. Tuna Tostada - What a beautiful composition of fresh flavors that compliment each other perfectly. Clean, bright flavor notes are abound here, from the luscious fresh cubes of tuna, and the smokey subite spice from the habanero and chipotle paste. clean vibrant notes of citrus, chili, and spices, and each clearly displays the passion this chef team has for this culture and cuisinepickled scallion, habanero, chipotle 3. Chilaquiles Rojas - Probably my favorite dish we had that again screams Mexican flavors and culture, another great mix of cotija, cilantro macho, and a raw yolk to emulsify and bring each crispy yet creamy bite together. The elegance and distinctly Mexican flavors here is stuff dreams are made of. Check out my birds eye photo for some eye popping food porn. 4. Milanesa de pollo - A cemita (sandwich) where each bite is more delicious than the previous one. The pounded, flat chicken is breaded and fried to perfection, with the meat juicy and outer panko breading crispy. Again the contrasting textures and flavors from the avocado, cotija, salsa verde, and cabbage are all in perfect harmony. This cemita is big and filling, probably enough to feed a family of four! Haha. 5. Lamb Barbacoa Taco Placero - This rich yet not too gamey slow cooked shredded lamb will bring you to next levels of scrumptious taco bliss. The fresh made corn tortillas are a nice homemade touch too. If you love tacos, you'll really love this lamb barbacoa taco dish. Can't say enough good things about a restaurant that opened amid a pandemic where the restaurant scene is on the brink of complete failure. But it's the courage and passion of these brave souls that you can fully appreciate and feel by eating their food. Whether you're dining in or taking out, the raw emotion comes through and you'll have a new found respect for Mexican culture and cuisine. Not going to lie, I had to grab some of my takeout leftovers as I wrote this Yelp review and it's still damn good a day later straight from the fridge!

Very enjoyable. Outside dining around Westport is very magical these days with romantic lights and an European feel and flair everywhere. The menu is very confusing even for a foodie like me. We found ourselves googling some menu items having no clue what they were. But that's typical of this chef, which isn't meant to be a negative, he's very innovative. If you just pick and choose items from each and every section, you really can't go wrong. Many of the dishes come out family style anyway so you can share and taste many unique dishes. Very glad to have an alternative to Bar Taco. And for those of you who are still wound up in the Covid fear, they spaced the tables appropriately and did a nice job with indoor seating barriers. Oh, like the other reviewer, I do like the 20% tip added in. It's quite convenient though maybe it'd be nice to have it disclosed on the menu somewhere vs. thrown at you upon bill presentation.

Food was delicious! Service was good. Great restaurant! Eclectic menu. Great dessert! Drink was delicious!

The restaurant is small. Beautiful decor. Nice bar. Great for a date night. Spicy margarita was on point. The tacos were delicious but for the price you pay you have to build them yourself. Not saying that's a bad thing but for dinner in this type of setting I prefer to be spoiled. Very attentive staff. Service was great!

Don Memo continues to stand out from the crowd! Mexican food is local food. The way don memo's uses seasonal local ingredients all while staying true to it Mexican roots is beyond exciting and innovative! The herb guacamole is so fresh and different all with keeping the flavors true. The salsa needs to be sold at the market it's so good! The Lobster tostada was on point, the ceviche mixto tostada was a complete flavor bomb! Scallops and shrimp were perfect! I can live on the cabbage salad alone! The broccoli salad reminded me of Jessup hall's broccoli salad but with Mexican roots! Bravo on that one! You can never go wrong with the chicken cemita. If I wasn't having an early dinner later that day I would have kept going! Sadly I don't have pictures because I was so focused on great everything tasted! Keep up the great work Don Memo!

You ever go to a place, look at the ambiance and say gosh this place has to be good! Well the ambiance kills it, maybe that's why you pay the same rate of a first class plane ticket on Emirates for a taco entree at Dom Memo. Please $26 for beef or lamb tacos. The food and service were med for sure. We waited a long time for drinks and the appetizers came out with the entrees. To finish it up they added a mandatory 20% tip on the final bill. You want to eat a good meal, head to Don Memo, Atenas in Costa Rica - not Westport !

Really great meal tonight. The lamb Barbacoa was very good. The carnitas were fantastic served with tortillas and tomatillo salsa. Fantastic. The guacamole and chips were good. The chocolate mousse dessert with peanuts was very very good. I highly recommended the restaurant. It was a lovely experience. We had a bit of a challenge getting more chips and more tacos. Just flagging staff down. Otherwise great.

Wow! Took my family from out of town to this restaurant last night . Excellent service and amazing super fresh ingredients in the food. Manager came over twice and and asked how we were enjoying our food and super nice! We loved the mezcal Negroni. Definitely a 5 star rating from the Boston crowd and then local crowd!

So LRoth and I had just finished up a pool sesh in the early afternoon. I wanted to check out a shop in Westport to grab a shirt. We ended up walking around after that and eventually got quite peckish. We randomly walked by this place and noted plenty of people sitting outside. It was a bit difficult to find a sign at first since the place kind of reminded me of an old church. We did find a sidewalk sign, and I had been wanting to try this place. We went quite early and were able to be seated outside without an issue without a reservation even on a Saturday. We started with some beverages. I had a watermelon basil aqua fresca. Great watermelon juice. A bit pricey at $12 though. We started off with a peach and corn salad. Fantastic. My favorite dish we ordered. Super light. Ripe peaches. Fantastic grilled corn. Nice lime vinaigrette. The taco are deconstructed. We had no idea. So we got a dish with carnitas and a dish with shrimp. The shrimp was with onion/peppers. A bit on the small side. It was served with a sauce that reminded me more of a curry dish. The carnitas were cooked fantastically. Juicy, crispy exterior, beautiful fat. The corn tortillas seemed made in house and were warm and soft but could hold their weight. Overall, this is a place I'd recommend and would definitely visit again.

I want to love this place because it's such a pretty restaurant. both the outdoor seating and the indoor dining areas are beautiful. I came here three times because I want to be a regular customer. but the food in this place is just mediocre. the tacos are mediocre. the quesadillas are mediocre. all other dishes are mediocre. any decent taco truck has better mexican food. I like the people that work here, super friendly. the service is good and I hope they will fix the food.

My husband and I love coming to Don Memo! The drinks are delish (def try the jalapeño Paloma or the spicy margarita) and the food cannot be beat! We always end up over ordering because everything is so good and we can't agree on what to share! The guacamole, foie gras tostado, and shrimp/octopus campechana (like a ceviche) are my favorite things to order but the chilaquiles verde and the chicken tamale are so freaking good too! To top it all off we've never had bad service, everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable! Definitely worth the money! Go here, you won't be disappointed!

Outside and in this place is absolutely gorgeous, and the staff and service are incredible. The drinks are also fantastic and u inquest. However the prices and food bring this place down significantly. The portions are small for even one person, yet they boast about how it's "all about sharing". The prices are definitely higher than other local Mexican spots, but the food is average at best. Nothing really stands out or pops with flavor. After spending about $350 on food and drinks my wife and I still left hungry.

Location is great, easy to access during the week for dinner. I was pleasantly surprised by the organization, very efficient from the efficient welcoming to the fast service. Why 2 stars then? 1st of all, the noise inside, very high despite the decent space between tables. Then, couple of minor issues such as the sticky table when we arrived, or the awkward stools that caused our next table neighbor to fall from it. Then comes the dinner itself. Very impressed with the guacamole, fresh, tasty with the little spice that makes it great. The cocktails were above average as well. Disappointment came from the food: the mushroom quesadilla we shared was a total failure to my liking, very thick and spongey. My wife had the ceviche, quite unhappy with the way it was prepared with large pieces of shrimps swimming in a forgettable sauce. On the other hand, kudos for the sardines. This was a very unique dish with a great combination of flavors. That would be the only reason for me to go back to this place. Largest disappointment: The bill. I can understand the higher price based on the location. However, I hated the '20% gratuity included for indoor dining' that is mentioned at the bottom of the receipt, totally unreadable at night. Of course, nobody will warn you for it, leading you to tip twice without knowing. Unfair move to say the least.

I'm not sure what culinary magic Bill Taibe throws at diners, but it's mind blowing the delicious trickery of flavors he concocts. The lobster and tuna tostada are gorgeous, I rarely order foie gras but it's difficult to resist here. The ceviche is also delicious, and my all time favorite is the mole short rib tacos. The outdoor space during summer is really special. There's some empty store spaces in Fairfield, just saying... we need something better than Bonchon and Colony grille

Had lunch outside on the patio and I must say everything was great. Black bean quesadilla, Carnitas tacos, Pappas....even the coke made with cane sugar was better. Lunch for two was pricey and the only reason I'd dial this back a notch. Price aside it's a 5. For the average Westporter I'd guess it's not a concern. Wait staff was super polite and the atmosphere on a nice day make this a great spot for a meeting with friends, a low key business lunch and even to bring your kids (as long as they are cool with no chicken nuggets.) Dinner reservations can be tough. Plan and call ahead. But worth every penny.

Wow. A must-dine in Westport; highlights all of the flavors of Mexico and more! Ask the waiters for recs - you can't miss!

The "trying from hard to be hip food" was like eating a salt shaker. Crunching on grains of salt. Ingredients weren't fresh and drinks bleck. We always leave a 20-25% tip but it was already included in the check with a sentence saying "because of wage disparity". I waited tables in college and it's upsetting when people don't tip. Nonetheless, tips are discretionary and it's really bad taste (which all the salt in the world can't mask) for a restaurant to acknowledge it's underpaying employees and unapologetically ask customers to make up the difference. If that's the case there should be a note on the menu that there is a surcharge.

Upscale Mex. Not your typical suburban mex. Nice outdoor seating near town center. Highly recommended.

We loved dining here over for lunch (outdoor) during a sunny Saturday. Service was prompt and polite and the food was incredible. Do try the taco with foie gras (it doesn't seem like it would work but it DOES), the guacamole and the fried potatoes. I also loved their non alcoholic concoctions specifically the mint cucumber drink. Goes without saying if you've been to Westport but the location is great.

This spot is amazing! Perfect for dinner or date night, especially during the summer when you can eat outside on the beautiful patio. Don Memo provides a fresh take on the Mexican cantina, with dynamic and unexpected flavors in each dish. Everything we ate and drank was absolutely delicious and I would recommend each dish we ordered. We started with margaritas and an order of guacamole, followed with the lobster tostada and tuna tostada which were outstanding. Next we had the Campechana, a shrimp and octopus ceviche in a spicy tomato-citrus broth). Per the recommendations on Yelp and from our waitress we split the Beef Rib taco and it did not disappoint! I loved the DIY taco idea, as you slice the meat right off the rib and make your own tacos at the table with the fixings they provide. It's safe to say we will definitely be back!

Awesome outdoor patio and delicious updated Mexican fare with fresh ingredients. Lamb barbacoa with corn tortillas, chicken tamales, quesadillas and tostadas are all high points. Start with chips, roasted tomato salsa and chunky guac and a margarita. We loved the spicy margarita and the mezcalrita with side of bubbly Topo Chico sparkling water.

I have dreamt about my meal there more times than I care to admit. I have a love for food and have tried so many restaurants in the area. Will go there every time I get the opportunity. Above even the food, the staff was incredible, and the environment lovely. That's the trifecta IMO.

Everything was delicious - halibut tacos, carnitas, tuna tostada, chorizo quesadillas. Amazing jalapeño margaritas. Great ambience, excellent service. Love this place!!

My new favorite place in town! All the food is awesome, service is great, the margaritas are the BEST around, and the outdoor seating with string lights is beautiful at nighttime. We had the Tuna tostada, lobster tostada, chicken enchilada, and the chicken cemita sandwich. All were absolutely delicious, especially the Cemita, which we will definitely be ordering for pickup when we can't get a reservation! Can't wait to return.

I finally had a chance to have a meal at Don Memo's and I'm so glad that I did! The atmosphere is so welcoming and the service was just as great. My order of the lobster tostadas was just as delicious as it sounds. Make sure you save room for dessert because you won't want to miss the cuatro leches. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in the area.

The food and atmosphere is always amazing! I love the seasonal changes in the menu and the chicken tamales. One of my favorite restaurants!