DON - Grilled Steak Tacos & Brunch

What is DON - Grilled Steak Tacos & Brunch? Perched along Gerrard Street East on the northern edge of Leslieville, DON is a sunlit, daytime-only neighbourhood kitchen bridging Mexican morning fare with serious open-fire flavours. Helmed by Chef Roberto, the compact counter-and-table room leans into casual East End warmth with clean lines, natural wood finishes, and vibrant Latin artwork. It bypasses the standard late-night taco joint blueprint entirely, running exclusively as an all-day brunch and lunch dining room.

DON - Grilled Steak Tacos & Brunch Menu & What to Order The undisputed headliner is the marinated arrachera grilled steak taco, loaded with deeply seared skirt steak, fresh cilantro, diced onion, and house salsas on warm corn tortillas. Morning appetites gravitate toward the steak and eggs platter, rich chilaquiles bathed in salsa verde, and hefty breakfast tacos topped with fried eggs and crumbled cotija. Pair the savoury dishes with a side of smoky charro beans, fresh guacamole, and a house-brewed horchata agua fresca or a brunch michelada.

Know Before You Go Service operates strictly on a walk-in basis, and the small room fills quickly during peak weekend brunch windows between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Street parking is available along Gerrard East, and the 506 Carlton streetcar drops off steps away. Operating hours wrap up by late afternoon, so plan ahead for a morning fuel-up or midday lunch rather than dinner.