Andes

Name: Andes
Address: The Offices 3, One Central Dubai World, Trade Centre, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143389935

Trade Centre

Restaurant 04 338 9935

Andes is a restaurant in the Trade Centre area focused on smoked meats, breakfast and coffee. Reviews point to the 15-hour brisket, buttermilk pancakes and generous Andes breakfast as strong reasons to visit, with indoor seating and an outdoor terrace for relaxed meals.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

400 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Breakfast portions

The Andes breakfast can be large enough for two, with eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausages, bread and avocado mash.

Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes come with toffee sauce, strawberries, strawberry compote and nuts, and were enjoyed even by a diner without a sweet tooth.

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What to Eat at Andes

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Andes, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 8

Arabian yellow fin tuna ceviche Net +3

“Arabian Yellow Fin Tuna Ceviche: 5⭐️ Tuna was fresh!”
Andes breakfast Net +2

“The second dish was the Andes breakfast which, unbeknownst to us, was HUGE and too much for even two moderate eaters like us. With a basket of fresh and hot assorted breads, avocado mash with feta and pumpkin seeds, a fresh salad, 3 poached eggs, hash browns, bacon rashers and sausages, it was the perfect combo to 'breakfast like a king'.”
Andes mountains Net +2

“The ultimate experience would have to be Andes mountains that comes with organic Peruvian dark chocolate, hazelnut and tonka ice cream.”
Buttermilk pancakes Net +2

“The buttermilk pancakes are a must try! Highly recommended overall.”
Grilled calamari Net +2

“the grilled calamari was a fine combination of flavours and the spice kick was awesome.”
Smoked octopus Net +2

“The Smoked Octopus was divine! It was so tender and eating it with the melted Parmigiano-Reggiano was so enjoyable. It is a must order!”
Sweetbread pasta Net +2

“- Sweetbread pasta: I usually order this without the sweetbread. It is homemade fresh pasta smoked with mushrooms and 12 month aged Comté. This is hands down one of the best pasta dishes in Dubai.”
Wagyu steak Net +2

“Main Course: Wagyu Steak, is the right amount blend of cooking and a potato on the side is always a good combo.”

Honorable mentions (39)

Andes burger Net +1

“Andes Burger: 5⭐️ beef patty was so juicy and soft! Perfectly cooked patty was their secret I guess.”
Avocado toast with egg Net +1

“Nice avocado toast with egg and Benedict with salmon. Average americano and nice outdoor seating and internal decoration.”
Beef brisket Net +1

“We tried their short ribs and beef brisket which were cooked for 15 hours in their specialized smoker/griller -- something the restaurant really prides themselves with.”
Benedict with salmon Net +1

“Nice avocado toast with egg and Benedict with salmon. Average americano and nice outdoor seating and internal decoration.”
Bread and smoked butter Net +1

“The bread and smoked butter is AMAZING.”
Brisket Net +1

“The brisket is a wagyu beef smoked for 15 hours and offered along with shallot confit; unreal.”
Burundi Net +1

“The place is up and running starting 7:30am offering great coffee (I recommend Burundi) and breakfast (the French toast to die for).”
Chef’s omelette Net +1

“We ordered for chef’s omelette with onions tomato chives paratha bread and labneh, I t was super fresh and egg was extremely delicious!”
Chicken filet Net +1

“Going to the Main Courses, my friend ordered the Chicken Filet and while he was eating it, I noticed that he liked it a lot. He told me the taste is perfect and very well balanced with the spices.”
Chocolate tart Net +1

“On the other hand the the chocolate tart was a winner for me. South america chocolate, berries compote and butter ice creme. The tart was smooth and with a bit strong cocoa flavours, you can smell the Andes in these fresh fruits and the whole presentation.”
Creme brûlée Net +1

“Their short ribs and creme brûlée is a sure winner.”
Croissant Net +1

“Great food...even the croissant tasted good. Delicious Spanish Latte. Museum of the future within easy walking distance.”
Cusco Net +1

“As for dessert, Cusco is a great option with rice/dairy ice cream, lemon curd and white chocolate.”
Egg benedict Net +1

“The egg Benedict was good as well as hash brown. They forgot to bring one of the plates but the manager apologized and asked to give it take for free away as compensation which was nice.”
Fish fillet Net +1

“Myself, I ordered the Fish Fillet and it was cooked to perfection! I loved the marinade with coriander that the Chef used. It gave it an exquisite taste!”
French toast Net +1

“The place is up and running starting 7:30am offering great coffee (I recommend Burundi) and breakfast (the French toast to die for).”
Fried calamari Net +1

“Appetizer: The fried Calamari has the right crisp and has that flavory taste and great mixed of greens on the sides”
Half grilled chicken with rice and corn Net +1

“Food was excellent. Had half grilled chicken with rice and corn.”
Hash brown Net +1

“The egg Benedict was good as well as hash brown. They forgot to bring one of the plates but the manager apologized and asked to give it take for free away as compensation which was nice.”
Heritage salad Net +1

“STARTER - Heritage Salad 5/5 love the roots vegetables and the vinaigrette combination”
Hongos Net +1

“- Hongos: seasonal mushrooms with a dash of marmite, white truffle oil, potatoes and vegetable foam. This one is a winner, I order this every time I go.”
Matchu picchu Net +1

“DESSERT MATCHU PICCHU - ice cream sorbet with fresh orange and pomelo. 4/5”
Mole Net +1

“- Mole: one of the best vegan dishes I've had, with exception to the Hongos (see below). It's basically a very green 'mole' made of lemongrass and pumpkin seed (apparently a total of 30 ingredients) topped with grilled baby corn, smoked Brussel sprouts and candied peanuts.”
Pancake Net +1

“Pancake was great, fresh squeezed orange juice was second only to Morocco, staff was friendly but not a place to get coffee.”
Pescado Net +1

“- Pescado: smoked Kingfish, roasted rosemary carrots, saffron endives, dried yellow lime and beurre blanc sauce. Holy moly, what a dish. Hands down my favourite fish dish in Dubai with exception of the black miso cod at Zuma, although I would peg this one at the same quality level. Very nicely plated and almost looks like it is not enough food but it is quite filling.”
Prawn thai curry with coconut rice Net +1

“Also dish of the day - prawn Thai curry with coconut rice.”
Ribeye steak Net +1

“Ribeye steak: 5 ⭐️ we highly recommend this. On our plate with this ribeye was mashed potatoes and special sauces, it is over the top!”
Rice milk ice cream Net +1

“Rice Milk Ice cream: 5⭐️ add this on your list! You don’t want to miss this.”
Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon Net +1

“4. Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon : This is one classic breakfast. Perfect taste and beautifully presented.”
Sea bass Net +1

“One of the best of nachos and dips I have tried, and the sea bass was a great taste.”
Shakshuka Net +1

“But my husband's Shakshuka was amazing.”
Short ribs smoked Net +1

“Nothing fancy or pretentious here, but the food was great, I have the short ribs smoked that I could finish because was 300 grams,”
Shrimp ravioli Net +1

“I have tried a lot of Ravioli in my life but it was the first time I eat Shrimp Ravioli. They are freshly made by the Chef! Mmmm, as I am writing this post, I am craving them!”
Signature french toast Net +1

“3. Signature French Toast : This cinnamon flavored french toast, should not be missed! Its so good and its served with berries. If you are someone who enjoys something sweet for brekkie, then don’t forget to order this!”
Slow roasted brisket Net +1

“They have an incredible slow roasted brisket which is incredible.”
Special iftar promotion Net +1

“Been there 4 times in 6 weeks and each time the food has been excellent across the menu, and we even had their special iftar promotion recently.”
Tacos beef Net +1

“Food I had Tacos beef, chicken & vegetarian all good, although not sure why they add sausages to the beef one!”
Wild mushroom Net +1

“For vegans I recommend the wild mushroom; it comes with almond purée and truffle oil;earthy and delicious.”
Lamb barbacoa Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“MAIN- Lamb barbacoa 5/5 pulled lamb with tarragon. Overrated taste”

Drinks 9

Cappuccino Net +1

“I tried their Cappuccino and it is special. From the taste, you will know that they are using some amazing coffee beans.”
Coffee with soy Net +1

“The coffee is outstanding (one of the few places that know how to make a good coffee with soy) and the breakfast dishes were delicious.”
Flat white Net +1

“2. Flat white : It was presented in a black cup and saucer, which gave it that classy look and the taste was good.”
Fresh squeezed orange juice Net +1

“Pancake was great, fresh squeezed orange juice was second only to Morocco, staff was friendly but not a place to get coffee.”
Iced soy latte Net +1

“- Best iced soy latte in Dubai. It tastes like it has been sweetened slightly but it hasn't and is also beautifully presented in a very Great Gatsby-esque glass.”
Lemon mint juice Net +1

“Delicious food and lovely staff! You'll love the lemon mint juice.”
Spanish latte Net +1

“Great food...even the croissant tasted good. Delicious Spanish Latte. Museum of the future within easy walking distance.”
Spanish latte with almond milk Net +1

“Also was served with Spanish latte with almond milk, I loved it and had one more. It was smooth and a good coffee.”
Vietnamese iced latte Net +1

“1. Vietnamese Iced Latte : Served with a glass straw, this tasted refreshing and perfectly flavored.”

Honorable mentions (1)

Americano Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Nice avocado toast with egg and Benedict with salmon. Average americano and nice outdoor seating and internal decoration.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 5

Brisket burger Net −1

“Review on my order: Brisket burger was a bit on the dry side.”
Granola Net −1

“I didnt like the granola, it was like cornflakes with yogurt.”
Machu pichu Net −1

“The machu pichu was a mix of citrus fruits topped with passion sorbet, unfortunately the citrus was over powering, so the passion flavours couldn't stand out.”
Mexican rostada Net −1

“I wouldn't order the Mexican Rostada again. The flavor of the guacamole was odd (see pic).”
Smoked brisket Net −1

“The smoked brisket was meant to be served with mashed potatoes and gherkins. However, it was replaced with pickled onions instead of the gherkins. I wasn’t informed ahead of time of the replacement. Plating was average with the mashed potato having shredded cheese just dumped onto it. Plate was chipped - quite sure it wasn’t the design (see for yourself). I think the taste would have improved/be better complimented with the gherkins rather than the onions (overpowered the smokiness of the brisket). Hence, it was marked down when it really deserved a 4 out of 5.”

Drinks 1

Milkshake Net −1

“Also ordered a milkshake that was basically just chocolate milk in a glass because the staff that made it overmixed the milkshake.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try breakfast. Breakfast is a dependable starting point; consider the buttermilk pancakes or the large Andes breakfast if sharing.

Ask substitutions. If an ingredient does not suit you, ask about a swap: one diner received fries alongside the requested mashed potatoes.

Plan the visit

Practical details

The Offices 3, One Central Dubai World

Trade Center Second, Dubai

04 338 9935

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent brisket

One dinner review found the brisket lacking smoke flavour and tasting heavily sauced, while another found the brisket burger dry.

Slow service

Service has occasionally been slow, including a reported 30–40 minute wait and a 50-minute delay during a taco promotion.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 85

business lunch

“They offer business lunch at AED 85 which includes a starter and a main, house water, coffee and a pastry”

Google review · August 2018

19aed

all you can eat tacos/Mexican food

“It truly felt that the offer for all you can eat tacos/Mexican food at 19aed was a gimmick”

Google review · August 2019

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The Bottom Line

Andes is a restaurant in the Trade Centre area with a menu that moves from breakfast and coffee to smoked meats and Latin American dishes. Breakfast is one of its clearest strengths: the buttermilk pancakes arrive with toffee sauce, strawberries, compote and nuts, while the Andes breakfast can be substantial enough for two, with eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausages, bread and avocado mash. For lunch or dinner, the 15-hour smoked brisket is the signature order most often discussed, although results are not completely consistent.

The grilled calamari and tuna ceviche also earn detailed praise, and the ceviche is a good option if you want something lighter and more distinctive. The room is described as airy, comfortable and relaxed, with an outdoor terrace that works well in good weather. Staff are often friendly and willing to accommodate requests, including ingredient substitutions.

Underground or basement parking is available, but check the current terms: one review reported charges after two hours. Service is usually described as good, yet waits have occasionally stretched to 30–40 minutes and one taco promotion involved a much longer delay. For a first visit, breakfast or an off-peak meal may be the safer bet, especially if you are attending a conference and need predictable timing.