Doña Lula Gorditas and Tacos Now Open in Spring: Handmade Mexican Breakfast and Lunch Served Daily on I-45
Residents in Spring and The Woodlands area looking for authentic Mexican food near I-45 have a new option to add to their weekly rotation. Doña Lula Gorditas and Tacos is now open in Spring, bringing handmade gorditas, breakfast tacos, chilaquiles and traditional aguas frescas to the growing North Houston community.
Located at 25919 I-45, Suite D, Spring, TX 77380, the restaurant operates Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering both breakfast and lunch favorites throughout the day.
For commuters, nearby families, and small business employees along the I-45 corridor, the opening adds another locally accessible dining choice focused on made-to-order Mexican comfort food.
Doña Lula Gorditas and Tacos is part of a Texas-based concept that has built a following around handmade gorditas and classic guisados. While the new Spring location brings the brand to the North Houston area, online ordering and public restaurant listings show other Doña Lula locations in South Texas’s Rio Grande Valley, including McAllen, San Juan, Peñitas, and Palmhurst, with plans for national expansion.
Handmade Gorditas at the Center of the Menu
At the heart of Doña Lula’s menu are its signature gorditas — thick, hand-formed corn masa pockets cooked fresh and filled to order.
“Gorditas are hand-made corn masa flat bread made to order, steaming hot and filled with all kinds of wonderful fillings,” the restaurant shares. “It is thick corn pancake pocket with breakfast fillings of all kinds or top favorites like carne guisada, asado de puerco and yummy beans and cheese. Our selection is great, the food is like home-made and our service will keep you moving during your busy day.”
The corn-based gorditas are made fresh and offered in both breakfast and savory lunch varieties. According to the restaurant, the masa-based preparation means the gorditas are gluten free and portioned to suit a variety of appetites.
“Light and crispy, our gorditas are made from corn, so they are low in fat, gluten free and in just right-sized portions for any appetite,” the restaurant notes. “The perfect combination? Try a mix of gorditas paired with an ice-cold agua fresca.”
For many families in Spring, gorditas represent a traditional Mexican staple — similar in familiarity to tacos but thicker and fully enclosed, making them easy to enjoy on the go.
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Breakfast Served All Day in Spring
Doña Lula offers all-day breakfast options, a popular request among residents searching for breakfast tacos in Spring.
Breakfast selections include chorizo con papas, huevito prepared in salsa verde or salsa roja, huevito con jamón, quesadillas and frijolitos con queso. Customers can choose between gordita or taco style, with options prepared on corn or flour tortillas depending on preference. Chilaquiles are also available, allowing guests to select their preferred guiso.
Traditional Guisados for Lunch and Dinner
For lunch and dinner, the menu expands into classic Mexican guisados across several traditional categories. In the puerco (pork) selections, guests will find options such as chicharrón prepared in either salsa verde or roja, carne en salsa verde, choriqueso, and quesadilla con jamón. The pollo (chicken) offerings include pollo pibil and pollo en mole, while the res (beef) category features deshebrada, picadillo, and quesabirria.
For those looking for meatless choices, the sin carne selections include rajas con queso, frijolitos, nopalitos en salsa roja, and queso a la plancha, giving vegetarian diners flavorful traditional options as well.
Combination meals and family packs are also available, making it easier for households to bring dinner home after work or weekend activities.
Aguas Frescas, Café de Olla and Traditional Beverages
Beyond food, Doña Lula also offers a range of traditional beverages. Agua fresca flavors include horchata, jamaica and melón. Coffee options range from regular brewed coffee to café de olla, alongside Mexican sodas and fountain drinks.
For dessert, a gordita de azúcar topped with options such as fresa, lechera, cajeta, chocolate or mantequilla rounds out the menu.
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A Community-Focused Addition Along I-45
The restaurant shares a clear goal for its role in Spring’s dining scene.
“Committed with our community to give them the best experience when tasting our food, we want to be the best restaurant with the best handmade gorditas with authentic Mexican flavor in the country.”
As Spring continues to grow — with increased residential development and commercial expansion near The Woodlands and along Interstate 45 — new locally operated eateries contribute to the area’s evolving restaurant roster.
For families seeking casual Mexican food in Spring, commuters needing quick breakfast options near I-45, or residents looking for authentic handmade gorditas, Doña Lula adds another independently owned restaurant to explore.
Residents can visit Doña Lula Gorditas and Tacos at 25919 I-45, Suite D, Spring, TX 77380, open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for updates on new restaurant openings, small business spotlights, and community growth across Spring and the surrounding areas.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.