Long ago in a little Mexican town called Anahuac there lived an Indian named Erakio, who was known for his superlative culinary talents. Erakio so delighted the locals with his original and delicious creations that his fame spread far and wide. He became particularly well-known for his method of preparing sumptuous tacos.

Erakio would marinate and spice strips of beef and pork, preparing the strips in layers around an up-right spit. By layering the strips from the bottom in heavier layers toward the upper end of the spit, Erakio prepared to cook the meat in front of an open flame by rotating the spit slowly. His method became known as "El Trompo" or "The Top", because the shape of the spit of beef was very similar to a large spinning top. It became fashionable to go and have "Tacos
with Erakio" who was referred to "Don" Erakio (the word "Don" implying respect or admiration). Thusly, introduced the original Tacos Al Carbon.

The Brothers Rodriguez have preserved the colorful and superior method, of the original legend by bringing Doneraki from Monterrey to Houston. And now you can enjoy "Don Erakio" as well as other authentic "Norteño" style Mexican cuisine, in the egendary tradition of the old Indian from Chihuahua in an atmosphere of relaxed, gracious charm … Doneraki Restaurants.

Come ....enjoy Tacos al Carbon del Trompo, Carnes Asadas, Antojitos y Mariscos (Seafood) or one of our great Parrilladas with mixed selections of grilled meats of your choice for lunch or dinner, also enjoy the finest imported beers of Mexico, tequilas and brandies, and listen to the colorful sounds of Old Mexico with our lively Mariachis.

The original Doneraki was founded in Houston's Northside Barrio in 1973 by the Rodriguez Brothers (Cesar, Jorge y Victor) to serve the authentic Mexican Food using only fresh and natural products.
 
 

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