We’ve all been there: you’ve started to make dinner, when suddenly it hits you. You’re out of olive oil. Do you drop everything for a grocery store run? Luckily, that’s no longer necessary — now you can get your groceries delivered right to your door.
As of today, we’ve teamed up with Walmart to power their online grocery delivery. Thanks to DoorDash Drive, our innovative fulfillment technology, Walmart now has the keys to DoorDash’s expansive fleet of Dashers.
Kicking things off with deliveries in the Atlanta metro area, we’ll continue to expand our reach with Walmart across the U.S. so that everyone can experience the convenience of grocery delivery — whenever they need it.
Whether you’re shopping for that missing ingredient or need a whole refrigerator’s worth of groceries, simply place your order online at Walmart.com/grocery or on the existing Walmart Grocery App, switch to the Delivery tab, and select a delivery window at checkout. After items have been hand-selected by Walmart’s personal shoppers, a Dasher will deliver your order to you during the delivery window you selected. It’s that easy.
We’re excited to take the convenience you already know and love from DoorDash one step further with grocery delivery. So save a trip to the store and say goodbye to unloading all those bags of groceries from your car — and get ready for a time back to do something you love.
Your Groceries, Now Delivered was originally published in DoorDash on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
We’re touching down in one of our favorite food cities in the Pacific Northwest today — that’s right, DoorDash is now available in Portland!
From 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., you can order for delivery from over 1,000 restaurants in Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, Durham, King City, Tualatin, Sherwood, and Portland, including the neighborhoods of Aloha, West Haven-Sylvan, Orenco Station, Tanasbourne, Oak Hills, Cedar Hills, West Slope, Garden Home-Whitford, Metzger, Lake Grove, and Raleigh Hills.
“We’re excited to partner with DoorDash at both of our restaurant locations. We’ve been serving delicious Northern Thai cuisines to the Portland community for the last 18 years, and through this partnership with DoorDash, we’re able to provide another way for our customers to experience and enjoy our cuisine — right in the comfort of their home.”
—Supree Smithynunta, owner, Kinn Kao Table and Bar and Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
But wait, it gets better: we’re partnering with Feeding America to donate one meal for every order made in Portland from April 25 to May 24. So not only will you be able to get local favorites Kinn Kao Table & Bar, Veggie Grill, Mamma Mia Trattoria, Schmizza Pub & Grub and Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine delivered right to your door, but a portion of the proceeds will go to the Oregon Food Bank — $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks. (Read more about our Delivering Good program here.)
Plus, this: New DoorDash customers can enjoy $5 off an order of $15 or more with promo code PDXDASH, valid through the end of May.
What are you waiting for? Get you Thai food order in ASAP.
Now Dashing in Portland was originally published in DoorDash on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
The Pacific Northwest just got a little more DoorDash today — in addition to launching in Portland today, we’re also now available in Boise!
Whether you’re looking for a little sustenance before or after your hike or bike ride — or just want to make it a stay-at-home-movie night, we’re here for you. From 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., you can order for delivery from over 600 local and national restaurant favorites in Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and Meridian.
That means plenty of delivery options in the neighborhoods of Midway, Underkoflers Corner, Kercher Junction, Fischer, Northwest Nazarene University, College of Western Idaho, Two Rivers, Banbury, Heritage Grove, Maple Grove, West Bench, Winstead Park, Central Rim, Boise Junction, Franklin Randolph, Pioneer, Hillcrest, Sunrise Rim, Depot Bench, Southeast Boise, Warm Springs Mesa, South Boise Village, Barber Valley, Harrison Boulevard, Downtown Boise, Veteran Park and West Downtown.
Plus, if you’re a new DoorDash customer, you can enjoy $5 off an order of $15 or more with promo code BOISEDASH, valid through the end of May.
Happy ordering!
Now Dashing in Boise was originally published in DoorDash on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
DoorDash fans of Chipotle, rejoice: you can now order your favorite Mexican dishes through DoorDash. That’s right, we’ve teamed up with Chipotle (1,500 locations, nbd) to give people the guac they want need.
To celebrate the launch, delivery from Chipotle will be FREE from April 30-May 6. Yep, get your Chipotle favorites (Burrito bowls! Chips and guac! Carne asada tacos!) delivered for freejust in time for your Cinco de Mayo party, just use code: GETCHIPOTLE.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your free Chipotle delivery today!
Look up “people person” in the dictionary and we’re pretty sure you’ll see the above photo of Sarah Wagener, our new Chief People Officer. Sarah’s had the kind of impressive career in recruiting and HR that makes her a inspiration to all women (and men!) in tech, from leadership positions at Genentech and Facebook to her most recent role as VP of Human Resources at Pandora. We’re pretty thrilled to welcome her to the DoorDash family in one of our most important and impactful roles — and we can’t wait to see where she takes us.
To get to know her better, here are 10 questions with Sarah:
Your number one reason for joining DoorDash?
It is really hard to choose just one reason — there are so many reasons why joining DoorDash is the right move for me. I have always been drawn to opportunities at mission-driven companies where I can make a difference. DoorDash’s focus on delivering good through connecting people with possibilities really resonates with me. I feel like the opportunity in front of us is tremendous and I am thrilled to be a part of it!
Tell us about your love of sequins…
That sequined jacket from my LinkedIn Talent Connect Keynote is a great example of my personal style — unique, unexpected, and daring. When my daughter and I were shopping for what I would wear for my talk, she found that jacket and demanded that I wear it. She said it was “so me” and I love that my children feel like being different is a good thing. Our uniqueness as individuals is super special and should be celebrated.
What are you reading right now?
I tend to read multiple books at the same time covering a range of topics, so I have something I can connect with that suits the mood I am in. The four books that I am at various stages of reading right now are:
“Measure What Matters” by John Doerr
“A Crack in Creation” by Jennifer A. Doudna and Samuel H. Sternberg
“Braving the Wilderness” by Brené Brown
“Gold Dust Woman” by Stephen Davis
Twitter or Instagram?
Definitely Instagram. I am a visual person and I love sharing moments through photos. I am getting much better at Instagram Stories, due in large part to a recent tutorial from a good friend of mine.
Favorite restaurant available on DoorDash?
This is a tough one! Hmmmm…I’ll have to go with La Penca Azul in Alameda. Mexican food is my kryptonite and their food is sooooo good!
Best gift you ever received?
Three healthy children. Best. Gift. Ever.
What is your lucky number and why?
13 is my lucky number and always has been an important number in my family. 13 is odd and has a bad reputation for being unlucky. I guess that speaks to my desire to see what others can’t see and root for the underdog. 13 has always been lucky for me.
What’s your definition of ‘Delivering Good’?
Delivering good is actually a personal belief of mine — we all get one life and delivering goodness while we are living it is a part of the deal. The fact that DoorDash is anchored on delivering good speaks to me in a very real way.
If you were stranded on an island and can only get one meal delivered, what would it be?
Grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough bread with tomato soup. That has to be my all time favorite meal.
How do you take your coffee?
…by the gallon? LOL. I drink a lot of coffee :-) I prefer a Caffe Breve with sugar free vanilla syrup or a large icy cold brew.
“Call when by emergency room,” read one delivery memo to a Dasher last year. “Just had a baby and need to celebrate! 🙌”
What were these proud parents getting delivered to mark the momentous occasion? An ice-cold, six-pack of beer, of course.
Since last Mother’s Day, we’ve received more than double the orders delivered to maternity wards in 2016! Delivery is clearly the thing to do when you’re done bringing that sweet little baby into the world.
That sushi you craved but couldn’t have during pregnancy? One of the most requested items from new moms in L.A. We also saw lots of orders from friends and family who knew that a deep-dish pizza from BJ’s after a long night of labor would be most welcome.
Here’s a rundown of the biggest maternity ward hits of 2017 across the nation:
What were the top 5 most popular places to order from?
The Cheesecake Factory
Buffalo Wild Wings
P.F. Chang’s
California Pizza Kitchen
B.J.’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
And topping the list in these cities:
New York: Momofuku Milk Bar
Dallas: Famous Sweet Tea from McAlister’s Deli
Los Angeles: Sushi from Sugarfish
Chicago: Portillo’s
Boston: Pizza
Bay Area: The Cheesecake Factory
And when you’re dashing to the delivery room…some fun #instructions for Dashers from real customers:
“Please wish this family congratulations! These are our dear friends and they just had a baby :)”
“We heard you were hungry. And for Katie, perhaps the cheapest push present ever. Love you so much!”
“Hi, I’m stuck on bed rest in the hospital ☹️ I’m in the labor and delivery cascade wing. Hit red button and say food delivery for Natalie. In room 2108! Thank you so much!”
Good news for the city of seven hills (not Rome, but the other one) — DoorDash is now available in Providence! Get all the doughnuts you want delivered halfway through that 10-page paper you’re writing. (Fun fact: the Providence metro area has more doughnut shops per capita than any other region in the U.S.)
From 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., you can order for delivery from 630 restaurants in Providence, Cranston, and Warwick, including the neighborhoods of West Warwick, Crompton, Apponaug, Hillsgrove, Norwood, Pilgrim Park, Edgewood, Elmwood, Federal Hill, North Providence, Downtown Providence, College Hill, Silverlake, Hartford, West End, Olneyville, Mt Pleasant, Valley, Allendale, Centerdale, Woodville, Charles, Mt Hope, Wanskuck, Valley, Smith Hill, and Fox Point.
“We’re excited to continue our partnership with DoorDash and pass on the same high-quality service here in Providence. We’ve been able to increase awareness of the Uno’s brand while allowing our customers to experience Uno’s right from the comfort of their home.”
— Erin Poitras, General Manager, Uno Pizzeria & Grill Providence
Plus: New DoorDash customers can enjoy $5 off an order of $15 or more with promo code PROVDASH, valid through July 16.
Enjoy!
Now Dashing in Providence was originally published in DoorDash on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
The royal wedding is almost here — though you’re going to have to get up VERY early (or stay up really late) to witness the nuptials live on this side of the globe. Whether you’re planning a very proper British brunch, late night pub snacks, or a riff on Windsor Castle’s decadent desserts — you can get it delivered with DoorDash!
Windsor Castle’s head chef Mark Flanagan has been busy whipping up some farm-to-table veggies in preparation for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day. The official menu has not been released, but will showcase “the freshest produce available.” Try The Cheesecake Factory’s vegan cobb salad, which features fresh grilled asparagus — rumored to be on the royal menu.
What’s better for an English brunch than tea sandwiches? English Tea Cup has tea party meals featuring a variety of these very proper sandwiches, including cheese and tomato, cucumber, and egg salad.
Don’t forget the crumpets! Loaded with “nooks and crannies,” they’re a more elevated take on our own humble “English muffin.” Seattle’s Queen Bee Cafe features house-baked crumpets that are toasted and served with either sweet or savory toppings. Try the pickled English cucumber with cilantro cream cheese and red onion.
If pub food is more your style, Post Brewing Company has some deviled (or, “devilled” if you want to be properly British) eggs that should go down well with a pint (or two).
For more authentic pub foods, try Cupertino’s Duke of Edinburgh, where they serve a variety of English favorites — including sausage rolls, bangers and mash and savory pastries. Want to really impress your guests? Be sure to order some scotch eggs. (If they’re fans of the British version of “The Office,” they’ll understand.)
Lazy Dog’s bacon candy is savory, sweet, and a little spicy — just like Harry and Meghan!
At past gala events, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth has been known to serve premium English sparkling wine instead of traditional French Champagne. Take a cue from the queen and represent Meghan’s American roots by serving some stateside bubbly. Have Bevmo dash over some Gruet Cuvee 89 Sparkling Brut.
Great news for residents of Jacksonville, Hamilton and Waco! We’re excited to announce that DoorDash is adding 50 neighborhoods and 1400 restaurants to our (rapidly growing!) family.
First up, the most populous city in Florida.…
New customers! Use code DASH2JAX —$5 off your first order of $15 or more, valid through June 23
DoorDash will be available in the greater Jacksonville area, including Urban Core, Five Points, San Marco, Jacksonville Heights, Lakeside, Orange Park, Bellair-Meadow Brook Terrace, Southside, Bay Meadows, Mandarin, Fruit Cove, Arlington, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach.
“As a small and locally owned business here at Super Food and Brew we are always looking for opportunities to grow and expand our brand’s reach in the community.Our partnership with DoorDash is a great way to do just that by allowing Jacksonville to give us a try without leaving their home or office. We are truly excited and look forward to getting started!”
— Randal Gonzalez, Proprietor and Chef, Super Food and Brew
And deep in the heart of Texas…
New customers! Use code WACODASH — $5 off valid through June 23rd
Starting today, residents of Waco, Hewitt, Woodway, Beverly Hills and Bellmead can order from DoorDash! Available neighborhoods include Carver, Brook Oaks, Olive Heights, Austin Ave, Brookview, Sanger-Heights, Dean Highland, Heart of Texas, Parkdale Viking Hills, Richland Hills, West Waco, and Alta Vista.
DoorDash is now available for delivery from over 500 restaurants in Hamilton and surrounding cities: Waterdown, Burlington, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, and Dundas. Neighborhoods include: La Salle, Aldershot, Rockcliffe Survey, Bridgeview Survey, Bayview, Pleasant View Survey, Clappison’s Corner, Waterdown North, Brant Hills, Nelson, Tyandga, Highland Park, Clearview Estate, Mineral Springs, Parkview Heights, Pinecrest, Harmony Hall II, Meadownlands, Greenside Acres, Falkirk West, Carpenter, East Hamilton, Albion Falls.
We’re excited to announce that residents of Hartford, CT; Virginia Beach, VA; Lubbock, TX; College Station, TX; and Monterey, CA will now be able to order from their favorite local restaurants on DoorDash!
Starting with…
New customers! Use code HARTDASH for $5 off of $15 or more, valid through 6/30
DoorDash will be available in the greater Hartford County area, including: Meriden, Middlefield, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, South Windsor, Southington, Vernon Rockville, Wallingford, West Hartford, Wethersfield, and Windsor.
Seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., you’ll be able to choose from over 800 restaurants in the area, from local favorites such as Roma Pizza, Juiced Up, and Lazy Susan’s Deli along with national classics like Wendy’s and KFC.
Next up, we’re expanding down South…
Use promo code DASHORF for $5 off an order of $15 or more, valid through 7/31
Residents of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth will now be able to order from over 1,500 restaurants. Neighborhoods available include: Northeast Virginia Beach, Dam Neck, Woodhouse Corner, Princess Anne, Salem, Greenbrier East, Albemarle Acres, Great Bridge, Greenbrier West, South Norfolk, Berkley, Bowers Hill, Ghent, Ocean View, Chic’s Beach, Bayside, and Bay Island.
“We’re excited to partner with DoorDash to bring our super creamy, dense, and smooth ice cream to homes around Hampton Roads. The unique combination of our preparation methods and DoorDash’s delivery service allow us to serve our fresh products with speed, quality, and convenience.” — Jeff Jaglowicz, Owner, Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream of Virginia Beach
Moving West…
Use DASHLUBBOCK for $5 off $15 or more, valid through 7/1
Customers in the Lubbock and Wolfforth cities can order DoorDash from over 300+ local favorites, including Cantina Laredo, Aspen Creek Grill, and Rockfish Seafood Grill. Neighborhoods available include: Arnett-Benson, Jackson-Mahon, Guadalupe, North and South Overton, Downtown, Parkway and Cherry Point, Windmill, Northridge, Elm Park, Bowie, Coronado, Medical District, Tech Terrace, Heart of Lubbock, Slanton-Bean, Chatman Hill, Harwell, Ballenger, Clapp Park, Wheelock and Monterey, Maedgen Area, Stubbs-Stewart, Wester, West End, Primrose Pointe, Bacon Crest, Remington Park, Spanish Oaks, Kings Park, Waters, Melonie Park, Caprock, Bayless Atkins, South Mesa, Southgate, Fox Ridge, University Pines, Orchard Park, Vintage Township, Raintree, Meadows South, Springfield, Lakewood, Quincy Par, Preston Smith, and Regal Park.
Two cheers for Texas! We’re also dashing in College Station…
New customers! Use DASHSTATION for $5 off an order of $15, valid through 6/30
“Wayback Burgers is excited to partner with a delivery platform with the reputation of DoorDash to deliver our great hamburgers to Aggieland. By joining with DoorDash, Wayback Burgers will meet our customers demand for great burgers delivered to their doorstep quickly and at a reasonable price.” — Chuck Wilson, Owner, Wayback Burgers of BCS
And finally, back in our home state of CA…
Use BAYDASH for $5 off of $15 or more, valid through 6/30
Residents of Freedom, Santa Cruz, Soquel, Watsonville, Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas can now order from more than 600 restaurants in their areas.
Use Code LULUDASH for $5 off orders of $15 or more, valid through 7/5
DoorDash will now be available in the greater Honolulu area, including: Kalhi-Palama, Kaka’ako, Ala Moana, McCully Moilili, Waikiki, University of Hawaii — Manoa, Kaimuki, and Kahala.
“Our family is very excited to be partnering with DoorDash to provide customers with a convenient way to enjoy our artisan pies. Whether it’s our baked or frozen pies, DoorDash makes it easier than ever to serve more customers in Honolulu.” — Matt Spencer, Retail Manager, Hawaiian Pie Company
Deliveries for the next two weeks will be $1.99, with a free delivery for first-time users.
Islanders, rejoice!
Now Dashing in Honolulu was originally published in DoorDash on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Use DASHNOLA for $5 off orders of $15 or more, valid through July 5th
Residents of New Orleans, Kenner, Gretna, Westwego, and Harahan cities will now be able to order from over 1,400 restaurants. Neighborhoods available include: Metairie, Elmwood, Jefferson, Chalmette, Arabi, Harvey, Marrero, River Ridge, Woodmere, Timberlane, Estelle, Terrytown, French Quarter, Treme-Lafitte, Mid-City, Holly Grove, Gentilly, Little Woods, Bridge City, Avondale, and Algiers.
“We are thrilled to partner with DoorDash as they launch here in New Orleans. The opportunity will allow us to increase awareness of our Piccola Gelateria brand and present DoorDash customers the ability to experience authentic, small batch, Italian artisan gelato in the setting of their choice at their convenience.” — Ross Turnbull, Owner, Piccola Gelateria
Seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., NOLA residents can enjoy some of the best food the city has to offer delivered straight to their doorstep.
The real question becomes… where should you order first? Don’t wait — use promo code DASHNOLA and get $5 off orders of $15 or more, valid through July 5th.
Now Dashing in New Orleans was originally published in DoorDash on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Great news for residents of Kitchener-Waterloo! We’re excited to announce that DoorDash is expanding within Canada, available in the cities of Guelph, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Kitchener to grow our footprint in Ontario.
Use KWDASH for $5 off an order of $15 or more, valid through 7/5
DoorDash will now be available for delivery for residents of Preston, Barber’s Beach, Hespeler, Breslau, St. Jacobs, Bloomingdale, and Conestogo in the greater Kitchener-Waterloo area.
Be sure to use promo code KWDASH for $5 off an order of $15 or more, valid through July 5th.
Now Dashing in Kitchener-Waterloo was originally published in DoorDash on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
We’re excited to announce our continued expansion to residents of Birmingham, Alabama and Des Moines, Iowa!
Calling all Birmingham locals…
Use DASH2AL for $5 off orders of $15 or more, valid through 7/13
DoorDash will be available for delivery in eight cities across the greater Birmingham area, including Birmingham, Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Homewood, Irondale, Vestavia Hills, and Helena. Residents will now be able to order from over 500 restaurants, like Little Caesars Pizza — delivered with DoorDash!
Neighborhoods include: Five Points South, Southside, Mountain Brook, Watkins Glen, Abington Green, Altadena Forest Estates, Cahaba Heights, Asbury Park, Arbor Crossing, Wisteria Commons, Camelot Woods, Carisbrooke, Bluff Park, Wooddale, Falliston, Blueberry Estates, Fox Haven, Siluria, and Willmay.
Next up, home to internationally-acclaimed Iowa State Fair…
Use DESDASH to get $5 off of $15 or more, valid through 7/13
Neighborhoods available for delivery include: Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, Capitol Heights, Marquisville, Johnston, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Altoona, Berwick, Saylorville, Ankeny, Lovington, Waukee, and Bondurant.
Check back every Wednesday for updates on our newest launch cities. The dashing never stops!
DoorDash is rapidly expanding across the United States and Canada! We’re excited to announce we’re now dashing within the greater Ottawa, Ontario; Buffalo, NY; Madison, WI; and Bakersfield, CA markets!
Starting with…
Use OTTAWADASH for $5 off orders of $15 or more, valid through 7/19
Ottawans, rejoice! DoorDash is now available in the the beautiful Canadian cities of Ottawa, Kenata and Nepean in neighborhoods including: Old Ottawa South, Carlington, Westboro, Byward Market, The Glebe, Centerpointe, Bayshore, Stittsville, Sandy Hill, Little Italy, Lower Town, and University of Ottawa.
Customers will be able to choose from over 1100 restaurants in the area, including Nando’s. To celebrate the debut of DoorDash in Ottawa, deliveries for the next month will be $1.99, with a free delivery for first-time users.
Next up, we’re expanding in Upstate New York…
Use BUFFDASH for $5 off orders of $15 or more, valid through 7/19
Residents of Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Amherst, Tonawanda, Elma, Depew, and Williamsville will now have access to nearly one thousand restaurants across the great Erie area. Neighborhoods include: Elmwood Village, Sloan, Pine Hill, Kenmore, Brighton, Eggertsville, Snyder, Bowmansville, Woodstreams Farm, Clarence Center, University of Buffalo, Bellevue, Gardensville, Blossom, Elma, Kaisertown, Allentown, Harris Hill, and Williamsville.
Seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., customers can enjoy hundreds of their favorite restaurants delivered straight to their doorstep. Enjoy national favorites like Wendy’s along with local heroes like Ala’Jor Eats.
We’re coming in hot in the Midwest…
Use MADDASH for $5 off of $15 or more, valid through 7/19
Residents of Madison and McFarland now have access to delivery with DoorDash within the neighborhoods of: Middleton, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Fitchburg, Monona, McFarland, Lost Creek, Ridgewood, Hawthorne, Starkweather, Sherman, Maplewoods, Tenney, Emerson, Darbo-Worthington, Arbor Hills, Orchard Ridge, and Greentree.
Use DASHBAKERS for $5 off of $15 or more, valid through 7/19
We’re expanding within our home state of California to the cities of Bakersfield, Delis, and Lamont. Neighborhoods available include: Crome, Una, Calder Corner, Rio Bravo, Smith Corner, Gosford, Weedpatch, Lamont, Di Giorgio, Fuller Acres, Lonsmith, Edison, Algoso, Wible Orchard, Venola, Landco, and Oildale.
Locals can look no further than the DoorDash app or website to get access to more than 300 restaurants for delivery in their area from hometown heroes like Johnny Garlic’s and WaffleJack!
To search DoorDash for local favorites in your neighborhood or to discover your next go-to, visit doordash.com or download DoorDash for Android or iOS.
Tacos A Go Go co-owner Sharon Haynes and head chef Marivel Gomez at their Midtown location.
If you’ve watched David Chang’s mouthwatering Netflix series, Ugly Delicious, then you’ll remember the stunning diversity of cuisine on display in the Houston episode, from Viet-Cajun crawfish to Texas barbecue. But more than telling us about what the city loves to eat, the biggest thing it revealed was how much food connects people across the Houston — and even more so during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
“It was devastating for the community, and really hard for all of us to experience,” Sharon Haynes, co-owner of Houston’s Tacos A Go Go, told DoorDash. “We were very lucky that out of seven businesses, not one of them flooded.”
In the days and weeks immediately after Harvey, she said, the restaurant cooked up whatever food they had in their (powerless) refrigerators and served it up to first responders, hospitals, fire stations and the HPD. “People were so grateful to have the food,” said Sharon. “It was wonderful to see how when something like that happens, it brings communities together, and becomes the definition of community and food.”
We sat down with Haynes and head chef Marivel Gomez of Tacos A Go Go to talk all things Tex-Mex, breakfast tacos, and the only way you should ever consider eating them (hint: it can get messy).
Tell us a little bit about your background. Where are you both from, and how did you end up in Houston?
Sharon: I am a Jersey Girl who married a guy who had family here in Houston. After we took a long trip traveling abroad in a VW Camper Van, we decided to come to come explore the southwest and haven’t left since then!
Marivel: I came from Mexico and moved to Houston in 1991. I first started working as a babysitter and I was doing some other jobs, but I didn’t like it. When I started working in a restaurant, I liked it. I love to cook. I like having happy customers, and I like what we’re doing here.
Have you always cooked Mexican-inspired dishes?
Marivel: Yes, always. My mom died when I was four, so we had to cook. I learned a lot from my father. He taught me how to make tortillas, rice, beans, and lamb barbacoa. That’s very popular where I’m from in Hidalgo.
Have you taught anyone your cooking secrets, like to anyone in your family?
Marivel: Oh, yeah, I will! I tell my kids look, these are the recipes and this is all you’re going to get from me. Here — good luck! That’s my legacy.
That’s a pretty great legacy!
Marivel: I’m doing what I love. When you make everything from love, it makes a huge difference. You can tell. You can taste it.
Has the definition of Tex-Mex changed over time?
Sharon: Yes, it has. First of all, it has morphed to so many food cultures and cuisines — certainly tacos. But the whole restaurant landscape has changed so much in the time I’ve been in Houston. It is finally a mature food town with tons of great options — Tex, Mex and otherwise.
What makes a good breakfast taco?
Sharon: Fresh ingredients — and ingredients that YOU want in your taco! We have over a million combinations of our breakfast taco and each one is made to order.
So in San Francisco, we have a special way to eat a burrito. You’ve got the foil and you unwrap it bit by bit. Is there a special way to eat a breakfast taco when you’re on the go?
Marivel: No forks, no knives. Like an empanada.
Sharon: Usually by the end, you’re grabbing that last bit of tortilla and egg, and it’s messy, but that’s how you do it. You don’t get a fork and knife. You just don’t.
Marivel: It will taste different if you use a fork and knife — it’s not the same flavor!
In a battle of Texas tacos vs. San Francisco burritos, who would win?
Sharon: Texas. Hands down. I would say New Mexico might put up a fight with their burritos topped with green or red chilis!
How did you come up with the name Tacos A Go Go?
Sharon: My husband claims he came up with it…and I say it was all me! We loved the Whiskey A Go Go theme [in L.A.] and thought it would work well with a taco take-out joint. It’s fun and has some depth with history and pop culture.
Where does the fun rockabilly decor stem from?
Sharon: We wanted to create a space that transported you through the food, and also through the environment. When we opened this place, the idea was to have a vibe that was accessible to a broad range of people. People knew Tex-Mex, but we wanted to bring in Mexican street culture, which has such an amazing vibe, and look and feel to it. And then after that, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison, sort of bring fun, funky Texas twist to that. It just made it very interesting, that mashup.
Marivel: In Mexico, we have restaurants that look a lot like this, called fondas.
Sharon: People walk in here and they don’t feel like they’re in Houston.
What’s it like having a restaurant in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood?
This area is interesting. When we first came here, it was, and it still is, a neighborhood in transition. And 13 years later, it’s definitely more “transitioned” than it was when we first got here. The clientele that comes here is awesome. You have a homeless guy who’s scrapped together enough to buy a breakfast taco next to a businessman who has taken the light rail to lunch. There are kids in flip flops to University of Houston students, you name it. It’s an amazing crowd, and anything goes. Everyone’s urban, everyone’s open-minded. It’s really a wonderful cross-section of Houston.
Everyone loves a taco. It’s like the ultimate unifying kind of food.
Sharon: Absolutely. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. You really can’t beat it. On the go, you can sit down and enjoy it. It’s the perfect food.
Starting today, DoorDash is available in the greater Memphis area, in the following neighborhoods: Uptown, Midtown, Downtown, South Memphis, East Memphis, Central Gardens, Nonconnah, Oakville, Orange Mound, Parkway Village, Germantown, Collierville, Raleigh, Wolfchase and Berclair. We will also be servicing Bartlett, Arlington and Lakeland, as well.
“We’re excited about our partnership with DoorDash, as they share our commitment to high-quality customer service and provide another option for our guests, allowing them to enjoy Hattie B’s Hot Chicken at home.” -Perry Chen, Director of Operations, Hattie B’s
“Excited to continue our partnership with DoorDash in the Memphis area. We have enjoyed our success through this partnership in Colorado by being able to serve our guests our quality menu items through the growing channel of third party delivery. It supports our overarching company mission of real food for everyone.” — Colin Ness, Director of Operations, Next Door American Eatery
Added bonus: New DoorDash customers can enjoy $5 off an order of $15 or more with promo code DASHMEMPHIS, valid through July 26th, 2018.
Enjoy!
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A cake for a birthday. A feast for a wedding, or a funeral. When it comes to celebrating our highs or comforting our lows, nothing is more powerful than enjoying a delicious meal with loved ones. As we celebrate our 5-year anniversary at DoorDash, we’re looking back at all the moments we shared with you — from never-ending polar vortexes and highly emotional elections, to record-breaking sports championships and everyone’s favorite meme, Pizza Rat. Here’s a look at five years of meal milestones, and all the trends we saw in between. This was the food that lifted your spirits right when you needed it most.
Around the World in 1,825 Days
The United States is one of the few places on the planet where you can experience a massively diverse range of international cuisine. So it’s no surprise that every city in the nation has its own global favorite. According to our data, here’s the cuisine that tops each city’s list.
New York — Chinese Los Angeles — Japanese San Francisco — Mexican Chicago — American (Pizza) Dallas — BBQ Washington D.C. — Middle Eastern Miami — Latin American Atlanta — Southern (Fried Chicken) Boston — Italian Seattle — Thai
This is America
Hamburgers, fries and wings — these all-American comfort classics have seen more than their fair share of homes across the continent. Since 2013, you’ve eaten 8.5 million orders of french fries, 8 million hamburgers and 4 million orders of wings.
Poke, Pockets — Like, It’s Hot
The fresh, global-inspired poke trend shows no signs of slowing down. We saw poke orders increase 12X over the last 5 years — but some other unlikely international players have exploded, too. Take empanadas. Orders for the portable, Latin American pockets of deliciousness spiked 436X since 2013. And then there’s the unexpected rise of gooey fondue, orders of which increased by 60X. Turns out pizza and grilled cheese sandwiches have some stiff competition for the cheesy crown.
One Day You’re In…And The Next, You’re Out
Could ramen be on its way out? The rich broth ‘n noodle staple of college campuses everywhere has seen a 40% decrease, while liquid lunchers are showing signs of smoothiefatigue — orders for the blended beverages are down 6%.
97 Bubble Teas On The Wall
Take them down, group orders all around — and you’ve got 97 friends with bubble tea in their hands. That’s right, our largest group order ever consisted of 97 individual orders of bubble tea for the Bioengineering Center at Stanford University one evening — late-night finals fuel, anyone?
Eat Your Heart Out, Sports Fanatics
We might not be playing the game, but we sure can pretend we’re burning all those calories.
As the Philadelphia Eagles defeated defending champs New England Patriots during Super Bowl 2018, you ordered —
16,000 orders of wings 10,000 pizzas 3,000 orders of nachos
And about those Philly cheesesteaks…we saw orders for the iconic sandwich double during the Super Bowl nationwide on game day compared to the average.
When it comes to baseball, the competition is just as fierce among the fans…and boy did the Cubs’ fans bring their a-game. That’s right, Chicago Cubs fans — you ordered 12x more food than Cleveland Indians fans on the day your team clinched an epic World Series victory in 2016.
Holidays? How About Holi-dash
The real magic of the holidays — whether cultural, religious, or “just because” — is spending time with friends and family. At DoorDash, we know those gatherings always involve plenty of food.
Chinese Food On Christmas Will Always Be A Thing
In 2017, we saw orders for Chinese foodtriple (3X) on Christmas, with Manhattanites carrying the team by ordering 5X more Chinese food than their annual average.
From Galentine’s To Valentine’s
In 2018, we helped single ladies celebrate “Galentine’s Day” by stocking their parties with over 6,000 orders of booze — nearly 20% more alcohol than on Valentine’s Day. And those happily paired off? On Valentine’s Day this year, chocolate salesquadrupled.
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Cinco De Mayo
On everyone’s favorite Mexican food feast day this year, Dashers delivered a whopping 47,000 burritos, 38,000 tacos and 13,000 orders of chips and guacamole. Compare that to the quintessential American food fest, Memorial Day — 25,000 burgers, 1,500 hot dogs and 4,800 beers were ordered this year alone!
TV Dinners (And Brunches, Too)
Whether it’s a cultural event or a TV moment watching history in the making, we love any excuse to rally around food and libations.
During the royal wedding that captivated the world on May 19, 2018, Americans across the country woke up early that Saturday morning to watch the ceremony between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle unfold. We saw 50% more people order breakfast.
And speaking of English occasions, we saw orders for fish & chips quadruple during the impending Brexit vote in March 2017.
Did someone say elections? Let’s not forget our own, which turned into one of the biggest national drinking days of the year. On Election Day in 2016, 90 percent more people ordered liquor on DoorDash and 50 percent more ordered wine, compared to other Tuesdays in November and October.
And for the TV event we’ve all got our calendars marked for — Shark Week — who doesn’t crave the very thing you’re watching? Yep, turns out we eat what we see. You ordered 66,000 orders of fish last year during Shark Week. (Trust us, that number is not fishy at all).
Oh, The Places They’ll Go
Over the last 5 years, Dashers (aka delivery drivers) have traveled 340 million miles. You could circle the globe 13,600 times or take more than 700 round-trip flights to the moon and back.
Biggest Tip
The largest tip a Dasher has received for one single order was $900!
Fighting Food Waste
Since January 2018, 17,000 pounds of food from partner restaurants have been saved from landfills and redistributed to food pantries — that’s heavier than two adult elephants!
In celebration of our 5th anniversary, we’re donating 50,000 meals in partnership with Feeding America® to feed people in need across the country.¹ But that’s not all. By the end of 2018, we’ve also committed to increasing the volume of food we rescue each month by 5X!
Cheers to 5 years!
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About Feeding America: Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 46 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Together we can solve hunger. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter
¹$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.
To celebrate our entry into Monroe county, deliveries for the next month will be $1.99, with a free delivery for first-time users. Users can also use the promo code ROCDASH for $5 off orders of $15 or more through August 10th, 2018.
And down in Florida’s Gulf Coast…
Use code DASHSOTA for $5 off orders of $15 or more, valid through 8/10
Residents of Sarasota, Palmetto, Holmes Beach, Bradenton, and Longboat Key Beach will now have access to nearly 500 restaurants across Sarasota county. Neighborhoods include: Ellenton, Memphis, South Bradenton, Bayshore Gardens, North Sarasota, Fruitville, Gulfgate Estate, Siesta Key, Osprey, Vamo, Anna Maria, Oneco, Samoset, Palma Sola, Tallevast, Whitfield, South Gate, Bee Ridge, and The Meadows.
Seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., customers can enjoy hundreds of their favorite restaurants delivered straight to their doorstep, office, or even to the beach! Enjoy local heroes like Sixty East Italian Cuccina and Martini BarandPaisano’s Italian Bakery. Whether you want to escape the heat or keep your beach party well fed to catch the last wave, locals can look no further than the DoorDash app or website to order their next meal.
We’re here to fuel your endless days of summer and beyond. Cheers!
DoorDash is expanding to Albany, NY and Greensboro, NC.
Use promo DASHALBANY for $5 off an order over $15, valid through 8/18/18
We are so excited to announce that as of today, DoorDash is now available in Albany and surrounding cities Troy and Schenectady.
Nearly 600 restaurants will be available on DoorDash in the area. Neighborhoods included in our Albany footprint are: Clifton Park, Watervliet, Latham, Menands, East Greenbush, Glenmont, Slingerlands, Cohoes, Rexford, Burnt Hills, Mechanicsville, and Niskayuna.
“I was immediately interested in the DoorDash opportunity. As a small business, I don’t often get to be represented alongside national brands, with the same service and care, for an affordable price. I can now offer delivery, without increased payroll all while increasing my brand awareness and availability to customers. The customer service I’ve received is impeccable. This is a home run for my business!”
Customers can order Monday through Sunday, 11am — 10pm for a $1.99 delivery fee; and new customers can enjoy their first delivery FREE! Last but not least, don’t forget to use promo code: DASHALBANY for $5 off an order over $15, valid through August 18th.
And in North Carolina…
Use BORODASH for $5 off orders of $15 or more, valid through 8/18
DoorDash is expanding to eight new cities across the surrounding Greensboro area, including: Greensboro, Burlington, Graham, High Point, Winston-Salem, Archdale, Trinity, and Gibsonville. More than 600 restaurants will be available in the neighborhoods of Pfafftown, Bethania, Oak Crest, Walkertown, Guthrie, Willowbend, Kernersville, Adams Farm, Sedgefield Lakes, Beechcroft, Oakswest, Sedalia, and Whitsett.
