Cocina Tres

Cocina Tres

Business Bay

Mexican restaurant Closed 04 703 2633

Cocina Tres is a contemporary Mexican restaurant in Business Bay, with an open-air, waterfront setting and a menu built around Baja-style flavours. Reviews particularly point to the beef tacos, fresh ceviche and seafood tostadas, alongside a lively music-led atmosphere.

Reputation Score
4.7
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144 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Fresh seafood

Raw dishes are a major strength, from scallop and tuna tostadas to fresh yellowtail tiradito and ceviches.

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Standout tacos

Beef, flank steak, chicken and fish tacos are repeatedly praised, with one table ordering another round of steak tacos.

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What to Eat at Cocina Tres

These items at Cocina Tres got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

  1. Taco de pollo Net +4
    “Amazing food and ambience! Highly recommend the chicken tacos. Gadafi took really good care of us and recommended us the best dishes! Thank you to the amazing team.”
  2. Tres leches cake Net +3
    “my girl friends and I had a fantastic night here. the service was great and everything we ordered was delicious, but if there is one true standout it’s the tres leches cake. do not miss it for anything!! we almost teared up at how good it was!!!!!”
  3. Tuna tostada Net +2
    “The Scallop Tostada and Tuna Tostada are absolute must-orders.”
Honorable mentions (22)
  1. Aguachile negro Net +1
    “Aguachile negro with Hokkaido scallops, red onion, and charred habanero was cold, intense, and addictive.”
  2. Aguachile verde Net +1
    “The aguachile verde with shrimp, cucumber, and cilantro was pure magic and possibly my favorite dish in all of Dubai.”
  3. Baby corn grilled with parmesan and chile mixe mayo Net +1
    “Baby corn grilled with parmesan and chile mixe mayo was effortless and full of flavor, paired perfectly with the guacamole de la casa, fresh and creamy.”
  4. Baja taco Net +1
    “Tacos were all great: tacos de arrachera with flank steak and burnt habanero topped the list, followed by baja taco with crispy battered fish, and taco de pollo with garlic chicken thigh and chipotle glaze.”
  5. Bean tacos Net +1
    “Everything was great, especially the guacamole and bean, chicken and steak tacos.”
  6. Buñuelo Net +1
    “For desserts, the Buñuelo is a great substitution for all the ones thinking that every single Mexican restaurant should have churros 😆. It's not oily at all and super crunchy.”
  7. Carajillo Net +1
    “Lastly the Carajillo succeeded our expectations 👌🏻.”
  8. Cinnamon flavoured ice cream Net +1
    “Even better were both the desserts we ordered which was the milk cake and the cinnamon flavoured ice cream (don’t remember the exact name).”
  9. Coconut milk cake Net +1
    “And dessert? Whatever you pick, get the coconut milk cake.”
  10. Habanero salsa Net +1
    “They are not overly spicy, but if you’re looking for some serious heat, definitely try the habanero salsa!”
  11. Horchata ice cream Net +1
    “It goes well if you pair it with the Horchata Ice Cream. Thanks to Jose for the suggestion.”
  12. Mezcal micheladas Net +1
    “The tacos are fantastic, the ceviche is delicious, and the mezcal micheladas… oh my goodness, absolutely incredible.”
  13. Milk cake Net +1
    “Even better were both the desserts we ordered which was the milk cake and the cinnamon flavoured ice cream (don’t remember the exact name).”
  14. Queso fundido Net +1
    “Greeeeeat experience!! Beef tacos, queso fundido, ceviche and tres leches were amazing!!!!! Very helpful, attentive and cool staff too! Perfect place for a night with friends, good food, cool atmosphere! We will be back!”
  15. Scallop tostada Net +1
    “The Scallop Tostada and Tuna Tostada are absolute must-orders.”
  16. Shrimp ceviche Net +1
    “The food is great! One of the only true Mexican experiences in Dubai. Shrimp ceviche is very good. Another recommendation are the tacos (any, but my favorite is beef) and octopus. But honestly every dish is sensational. Service is very attentive as well. We got lucky with Edoardo and he was incredible. Looking forward to come back! But watchout if you dont like spicy food.”
  17. Taco de arrachera Net +1
    “Since we were craving tacos, we decided to try both the Taco de Arrachera and Taco de Pollo. The Taco de Arrachera features tender, perfectly seasoned grilled skirt steak, while the Taco de Pollo is made with juicy, flavorful chicken. Both were absolutely delicious, packed with flavor, and so good that we ended up ordering another round of the steak tacos!”
  18. Taco with meat and pepper Net +1
    “The one that was really really nice is the taco with meat and pepper. Everything else is not really worth it.”
  19. Tacos de arrachera Net +1
    “Tacos were all great: tacos de arrachera with flank steak and burnt habanero topped the list, followed by baja taco with crispy battered fish, and taco de pollo with garlic chicken thigh and chipotle glaze.”
  20. Tarta de higo Net +1
    “The Tarta de Higo was something unique.”
  21. Wagyu mb8–9 Net +1
    “For groups, don’t miss the Wagyu MB8–9, charcoaled to perfection and perfect for sharing.”
  22. Yellowtail ceviche Net +1
    “Lovely restaurant, with delicious Mexican food. The yellowtail ceviche was the stand out. The service was also wonderful, special thanks to Eduardo for taking care of us.”

Drinks 1

  1. Serrano margarita Net +1
    “For drinks, Serrano Margarita was my favorite and I ended up having a few.”
What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

  1. Horchata Net −1
    “The Horchata felt different to others, slightly bland.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check allergies. If coriander is a serious allergy, repeat it when ordering and check the replacement dish and bill before leaving.

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Order thoughtfully. Portions can feel small for the price, so consider sharing several dishes rather than relying on one plate each.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Pullman Dubai Downtown - Level 2
Business Bay, Dubai
04 703 2633
MonClosed
Tue5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Allergy mistake

One guest was served coriander after declaring an allergy, then charged for both the original and replacement dishes.

Small portions

A few reviews found the portions small for the price, and one called the margarita pitcher closer to half a pitcher.

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The Bottom Line

Cocina Tres is a contemporary Mexican restaurant in Business Bay that leans into Baja-style seafood, tacos and a colourful, music-led setting. It is worth considering for a relaxed dinner with friends, a celebration, or drinks where the atmosphere matters as much as the food. The open-air waterfront feel and warm service add to the appeal.

Start with the Scallop Tostada or Tuna Tostada, then look at the ceviche, yellowtail tiradito and tacos de arrachera. Beef and steak tacos receive especially consistent praise, while the aguachile verde with shrimp, cucumber and cilantro was called one reviewer’s favourite dish in Dubai. The salsas are flavourful rather than uniformly fiery, though the habanero version brings serious heat.

Dessert deserves planning: tres leches and the coconut milk cake are the safest crowd-pleasers in the reviews, while the buñuelo is a crisp alternative to churros. Service is usually attentive and helpful, including menu explanations and pairing suggestions. There are a few practical cautions.

Portions may feel small for the price, and one guest reported a coriander-allergy error followed by a charge for both dishes. Confirm dietary requests carefully, ask about spice levels, and check the business-lunch schedule before visiting; one review says it was Friday-only.

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