I always look forward to having a guilty pleasure over the weekend, tacos! Tacos are simply delicious. I love their fillings, and the sauce used to flavor every taco is always a challenge. It was a challenge to eat, not just because it’s spicy but because it’s filling too. Who wouldn’t want to try different tacos when you know that you’ll have an exciting time tasting the fillings of different restaurants in Dubai?
1. Senor Pico Taco Restaurant
Senor Pico taco restaurant was first opened in San Francisco in 1964 by Victor Bergeron and his best friend, William Matson Roth. Victor Bergeron took a tour of Mexico to better acquaint himself with the food and culture of that region so as to improve the quality of foods they served at the restaurant.
That tour paid off because Senor Picos still serves the best tacos on this side of the ocean after more than sixty years. Their tacos have the right ratio of animal protein to vegetables and sauces. And when that spicy sauce drips along your wrist, and you have to bend around like a contortionist, you know that is a fine taco!
The essence of Mexico is reflected in the décor as well. You will find sombreros and ponchos decorating the walls to add to the appeal and ambiance of this American Mexican taco restaurant.
Senor Pico, located on the beach, is a family-friendly restaurant where you can relax with a chilled margarita while the kids expend their excess energy and then feast on delicious tacos.
- Location: Palm West Beach
- Open Times: Open on Monday to Thursday between 12:00 pm to 12:00 am, Friday between 12:00 pm to 1:00 am & Weekend between 9:00 am to 12:00 am
- Phone: +971 4 568 2502
- https://senorpico.com/thepalm/
2. La Tablitha Taco Restaurant
There are few restaurants as authentic Mexican as La Tablitha is. On taco Tuesdays, you can have your fill of tacos as they offer an all you can eat, and you are spoiled for choice! True to tradition, Tuesdays are reserved for tacos, filled with spicy goodness and layered with a variety of sauces and fresh greens.
At La Tablitha, along with your tacos, you can enjoy their live music or DJs thrumming out their compilations that will make you think you are back in Mexico.
La Tablitha has tacos for everyone, so they’ve got you covered whether you are vegetarian or have a gluten allergy.
- Location: Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai Healthcare City
- Open Times: Open on Monday to Friday between 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and between 6:00 pm to 1:00 am, Saturday between 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 1:00 am & Sunday between 6:00 pm to 1:00 am
- https://www.hyattrestaurants.com/en/dining/uae/dubai/mexican-restaurant-in-oud-metha-la-tablita
3. Soul Street Taco Restaurant
Soul Street is regarded as the best street food restaurant in Dubai, offering street food from Latin America, India, Europe, and Asia. Besides the best tacos and street food Soul Street also has street art by international artists donning the walls.
Their Taco Tuesdays are a big hit with both locals and visitors from around the world. Soul Street is more than a restaurant with the best tacos; it offers patrons an experience they will remember for a long while.
To guarantee their tacos are authentically Mexican, Soul Street has a skilled team of chefs to prepare all meals daily. Heading this team of chefs is Orlando Lino Acevedo, originally from Pueblo, Mexico.
With over thirteen years of experience, Chef Orlando has also been recognized as the Next Young Mexican Gastronomical Promise by Ribera Del Duerro. Chef Orlando is passionate about his cooking, which is reflected not only in the best tasting tacos but also in his desserts, which, if I may say, are heavenly!
- Location: District 14 Street 1, Jumeirah Village Circle
- Open Time: Open daily between 12:30 pm to 3:00 am
- Phone: +971 55 700 0515
- https://soul.st/
4. Zoco Taco Restaurant
You would be wrong to think one Mexican restaurant is like all the rest. Zocos stands out from the rest for their authentically Mexican and Latin American meals. Their Taco Nights especially are a big draw card for both locals and internationals alike.
Drawing inspiration from Mexico and Guatemala, Brazil, Cuba, Peru, and Ecuador, their menu is sure to entice any hungry visitor. When you visit this charming bar and restaurant, you enjoy not just their appetizing tacos, but with it comes an offer of live music to help you unwind from the busy workweek.
Zoco has a vibey fiesta feel to it. So if you need to reconnect with your Mexican roots or need that extra zing, visit Zoco.
- Location: 260 Sheik Zayed Road, The Atrium
- Open Time: On Saturdays, 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 1:00 pm & From Sunday to Friday between 5:00 pm to 1:00 am
- Phone: +971 4 437 00 44
5. Tortuga Taco Restaurant
Tortuga is situated at the Mina Al Salaam Hotel in the Jumeirah Souk district. It is classed as an upscale Mexican restaurant so expect to pay slightly more than average for your tacos. But the tastes and flavors make these tacos one of my favorites, and I will return anytime for this delicious spicy fare.
A must-try at this Mexican spot is their Cancun-inspired prawn taco. With the addition of tamarind sauce and chipotle, you have the best of two worlds, slightly sweetish with a hint of heat from the chipotles.
Tortuga has seven types of tacos on their menu, one for every day of the week! They have a vegetarian option for those meat-free Mondays but voted the best is their slow-braised duck taco with tomatillo salsa.
- Location: Jumeirah Mina A’Salaam, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Road
- Open Time: Open Monday to Thursday between 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm & from Friday to Sunday, open between 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm to 10:30pm
- Phone: +971 4 432 3232
- https://www.instagram.com/tortugamexicankitchen/
6. Coya Taco Restaurant
Coya’s is a Peruvian restaurant serving up the tastiest tacos on this side of the globe! A winner of the restaurant of the Year award by Time Out Dubai, it certainly delivers in all respects.
A favorite of many patrons is their aguacate taco, which consists of avocado, quails egg, manchego cheese with a yogurt sauce, and a handful of seeds for a bit of crunch. When you are up against a feast like this, your challenge is biting into this delight without the fillings dropping out!
- Location: Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Jumeirah Beach
- Open Times: Open Monday and Tuesday between 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm to 1:00 am, Wednesday to Friday between 7:00 am to 2:00 am, Saturday between 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm to 1:00 am & Sunday between 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm to 2:00 am
- Phone: +971 4 316 9600
- https://coyarestaurant.com/
7. Claw BBQ Crabshack And Grill
Only in Dubai would you find an American-style barbeque and grill shack serving up the most tastiest tacos! Recognized as a true Southern Dive Bar, the Claw BBQ offers patrons a taste of the South in their fare.
Located in Souk Al Bahar, its Downtown charm has gained popularity amongst many local and foreign patrons. To start off the week, the Claw BBQ shack has an all-you-can-eat taco with unlimited margaritas! Now can you ask for anything better from a Barbeque and Grill shack!
The Claw claims to have the best Baja fish tacos this side of the Mississippi. After taking a bite, I would agree wholeheartedly! Succulent shrimp, with a mix of crunchy peppers, onions, jalapenos, and of course, to tie it all together, cheese!
If that is insufficient to tempt you, they add a smashing of homemade enchilada sauce topped with more cheese and pico de gallo, a refreshed version of the classic salsa. Has that got your mouth watering yet?
- Location: Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai
- Open Times: Open daily between 12:00 pm to 2:00 am
- Phone: + 971 4 432 2300
- https://www.clawbbq.com/
8. Bareburger Taco Restaurant
Bareburger is ideal for those people who are concerned about what they eat and the environment. This particular taco restaurant appealed to me because everything is fresh and organic.
Bareburger ensures all their beef is from grass-fed, hormone- and antibiotic-free cows. They also have an extensive vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menu for those with allergies and any picky eaters.
I enjoyed their chicken tacos for a first-time visitor, with generous helpings of chicken, habaneros, and avocado, topped with their house specialty of pico de gallo and Grana Padano cheese.
When you eat at Bareburger, you can enjoy your meal guilt-free, knowing that all fare prepared is free of pesticides and preservatives. Your physique and the environment will be grateful you chose to eat at Bareburger.
- Location: Dubai Festival City Mall
- Open Times: Open daily between 11:00 am to 12:00 am
- Phone: +971 4 557 5514
- https://www.bareburger.com/
9. Maria Bonita Taco Shop And Mexican Grill
Maria Bonita Taco shop’s claim to fame is their authentically Mexican menu. Boasting a variety of tacos made with only the freshest ingredients and homemade tortillas, they have been serving delicious tacos in Dubai since 2003.
Visit the Maria Bonita Taco shop with a healthy appetite or when you are hungry because that’s the only time you can do justice to the tacos served here. Take their rib eye tacos, for example, which undoubtedly contain half a cow!
This simple but authentic meal will surely satisfy any hunger pangs you may have. With chunks of juicy meat wrapped around a corn tortilla with lashings of spicy sauce, you are sure to return here!
- Location: Souk Madinah Jumeirah Shop 28
- Open Times: Open daily between 12:00 pm to 01:00 am
- Phone: +971 4 584 6728
- https://mariabonitatacoshop.com/
10. Nobu Restaurant
When you think of Nobu, you don’t associate it with tacos, but they serve delightful and tasty tacos in Dubai. Nobu is well known for their expansive seafood dishes presented with a bit of a creative flair so that you can expect the same from their menu in Dubai.
Their fresh scallop taco served with tomato salsa is a favorite amongst many patrons. But it would help if you also tried their lobster wasabi taco or their king crab with tomato salsa and a spicy ponzu sauce. But don’t be afraid of the heat or spice in either of these tacos. They are pleasantly balanced, so you don’t feel too much of the heat.
Nobu is not your average taco restaurant. But it is undoubtedly a place you should visit at least once, for the ambiance and their great tasting food.
- Location: Atlantis, The Palm
- Open Times: Open from Sunday to Friday between 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm & Saturday between 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Phone: +971 4 426 2626
- https://www.noburestaurants.com/
11. Maya Modern Kitchen And Lounge
If you are searching for a fancy taco restaurant, then the Maya Modern Kitchen is definitely for you. With Richard Sandoval as Head chef, the beachside restaurant offers tacos with bold flavors that are ideal for those who enjoy venturing into contemporary tastes.
Chef Richard brings his Mexican roots and flavors into the terrific tacos he prepares, made with freshly prepared handmade tortillas and the best ingredients.
I suggest you try their lobster tacos. The staff isn’t shy to fill the tacos with generous helpings of succulent lobster, layered with a black bean puree, coriander for a touch of freshness, and avocado with the dripping of their extra spicy chili sauce. If you are not an admirer of spice or chili, I suggest you give this one a pass because it does pack a punch!
- Location: Le Royal Meridian Beach Resort and Spa
- Open Times: Open from Monday to Friday between 7:00 pm to 12:00 am, Saturday between 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm to 12:00 am & Sunday between 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm to 12:00 am
- Phone: +971 4 316 5550
- https://www.maya-dubai.com/
12. Taqado Mexican Kitchen
We’ve had our fill of tacos for dinner but let us try something different to kick start our day. A breakfast taco is just the thing after a long night of partying, and the best place for that is at Taqado Mexican Kitchen.
Their breakfast taco consists of scrambled eggs, which are organic, of course! It is topped with chicken chorizo, red cabbage, and a generous dripping of chipotle dressing. All this tasty goodness is wrapped together in a flour tortilla.
And if you are feeling slightly under the weather or aren’t up for meeting the world, you can have this delicious wrap delivered to your door by Deliveroo!
- Location: 11f 4th Street Dubai International Financial Center
- Open Times: Open from Saturday to Wednesday between 8:00 am to 10:00 pm & Thursday and Friday between 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
- Phone: +971 4 351 5210
- https://taqado.com/