Dona Paty's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Dona Paty’s, a charming culinary gem nestled in Highwood, Illinois, where the vibrant flavors of Puebla come alive. The menu celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Puebla, featuring standout dishes like the tacos arabes and the beloved cemitas, both crafted with the same love and attention as your mother’s cooking.
Guests rave about the taco salad and the deeply flavorful Mole Poblano, enveloping tender bone-in chicken in a luscious sauce. Complement your meal with their freshly fried chips paired with zesty tomatillo salsa for an unforgettable experience. Don’t overlook their tantalizing margaritas and Micheladas, hailed as some of the best around.
The inviting atmosphere and attentive service make Dona Paty's a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Mexican cuisine, fresh ingredients, and a taste of home away from home.
Sides
House Potatoes
Bacon (3 Strips)
2 Eggs
Rice Or Beans
Aguas Frescas
Canned Sodas
Bottled Sodas
AGUA PREPARADA
Soft Drinks
Tortas
Arabe
Pork marinated in chipotle sauce.
Asada
Steak.
Pierna Enchilada
Pork marinated in mild sauce.
Al Pastor
Pork marinated with pineapple seasoning.
Chorizo
Mexican sausage.
Milanesa
Breaded steak or chicken.
PICO DE GALLO
Guacamole
Mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions, cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos & lime juice.
Nachos Con Carne
Nachos topped with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, shredded cheese, sour cream & steak.
QUESO AND CHIPS
Appetizers
Fajitas
Pollo
Chicken.
Mixta
Mixed beef & chicken.
Res
Beef.
Tostadas
Tinga, asada, al pastor, chorizo, carne molida.
Asada
Steak.
Chorizo
Mexican sausage.
Carne Molida
Ground beef.
Huaraches
Dinners
Tostada De Tinga
Shredded chicken in tomato & chipotle chili peppers in adobe, & sliced onions on top of a toasted corn tortilla.
Fiesta Chicken Salad
Taco Salad
Choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, fajita mix, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheddar, pico de gallo & a lemon slice.
Flautas De Pollo
Fried flute shaped tacos topped with lettuce, fresh cheese, & sour cream in mild salsa.
Enchiladas
Chicken or cheese enchiladas topped with mole, red or green salsa, covered with cheese & sour cream.
Fish Taco Dinner
Corn tortilla with tilapia fish seasoned with lime juice, salt, cumin & southwest seasoning.
Mole Poblano
Chicken topped with traditional mole poblano made from the ground & roasted chocolate, spices & nuts.
Asada
Grilled steak. All tacos served with cilantro and onions.
Chicharron
Pork cracklings simmered in a tangy green sauce. All tacos served with cilantro and onions.
Cabeza
Traditional Mexican taco. Contains flavorful beef from the cow’s head, slow-cooked and shredded. All tacos come with cilantro an onions.
Arabes
A staple from Puebla, featuring marinated pork in Dona Paty’s homemade recipe, served with onions, chipotle salsa, and lime on a warm flour tortilla.
Al Pastor
Pork marinated in adobo featuring Mexican spices, pineapple juice, and achiote. All tacos served with cilantro and onions.
Chorizo
Spicy Mexican pork sausage seasoned with a blend of traditional spices. All tacos served with cilantro and onions.
Tinga
Shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce. All tacos served with cilantro and onions.
Campechano
Savory blend of mixed meats, seasoned with Mexican spices. All tacos come with cilantro and onions.
Cecina
Grilled flank steak. All tacos served with cilantro and onions.
Carne Molida
Ground beef. All tacos served with cilantro and onions.
Tacos
Breakfast
Omelets
Served with three sausage links & house potatoes, your choice of toast or tortillas. Chorizo, Ham, Veggie, Bacon, A la Mexicana.
Huevos A La Mexicana
Scrambled eggs cooked with onions, tomatoes & jalapenos served with rice & beans.
Breakfast Burritos
Two medium-sized burritos served with fresh fruit & house potatoes. Meat choice: Chorizo, Ham, Bacon, or Veggie.
Huevos Con Chorizo O Jamon
Scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage or ham served with rice & beans.
Huevos Rancheros
Two over-easy eggs on corn tortillas topped with red or green salsa served with rice & beans.
Huevos
Three eggs served with two sausage links & house potatoes.
Chilaquiles
Served with two eggs, beans, choice of red or green sauce, sour cream, cheese & onions. Add steak for an additional charge.
Queso
Cheese.
Pollo
Chicken and cheese.
Hongos
Mushrooms & cheese.
Asada
Grilled Steak.
Quesadillas
Soups/ Caldos
Caldo De Res
A hearty beef soup made with tender beef shank, corn, carrots, potatoes, and zucchini, simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Served with fresh cilantro, lime, and tortillas.
Pozole Blanco
Tender pork simmered with hominy in a rich, flavorful broth, served with crisp cabbage, avocado, radishes, onions, lime with three potato flautas.
Menudo
Tender beef tripe simmered in a savory, spiced broth, served with onions, cilantro, chile de arbol, and lime.
Caldo De Pollo
A light yet flavorful chicken soup with tender chicken, carrots, potatoes, and corn, served with cilantro, lime, and a side of rice or tortillas.
Vegetarian
Mashed avocado, mixed with chopped onions, cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos & lime.
Chorizo
Spicy Mexican pork sausage seasoned with a blend of traditional spices.
Al Pastor
Pork marinated with pineapple seasoning.
Campechano
Savory blend of mixed meats, seasoned with Mexican spices.
Tinga
Chicken marinated with chipotle.
Carne Molida
Ground beef cooked with traditional Mexican seasonings.
Arabe
Pork marinated in chipotle salsa.
Asada
Grilled Steak.
Burritos
Kids Menu
Quesadillas
Chicken Fingers
Milanesa
Breaded chicken. OR BREADED STEAK FAVOR DE ESPECIFICAR QUE TIPO DE CARNE VAN A QUERER.. POLLO O RES
Pierna Enchilada
Pork steak marinated in mild salsa.
Cemitas
Desserts
Flan
Tiramisu
Coffee soaked cake with chocolate and mascarpone cheese. a coffee-flavored italian dessert. it is made of ladyfingers (savoiardi) dipped in coffee layered with a whipped mixture of eggs sugar and mascarpone cheese flavored with cocoa.
Icea Cream
Vainilla & pine nut/pinon.