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El Chapo's Tacos
Dubai Production City
El Chapo's Tacos is a Mexican restaurant in Dubai Production City, with tacos, fajitas and margaritas in a colourful, lively setting. Reviews make it especially appealing for Taco Tuesday, poolside meals and evenings with live music or mariachi entertainment.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
585 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Guacamole
Guacamole is repeatedly praised, including a table-side preparation that adds a useful bit of theatre.
Live Entertainment
The live band and mariachi performances are a major part of the atmosphere, especially for evening visits.
Friendly Service
Several reviews describe the team as warm, attentive and helpful, including staff who offered recommendations with a smile.
Specific Favourites
Crispy chicken tacos, shrimp tacos, fish tacos and guacamole receive some of the clearest dish-specific praise.
What to Eat at El Chapo's Tacos How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For El Chapo's Tacos, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of El Chapo's Tacos, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Guacamole Net +5
“Also, the guacamole was a good choice.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also, the guacamole was a good choice.”May 2023
“We were recommended the Guacamole which is absolutely GORGEOUS 😍 Definitely recommend! For food, as I said the Guac is just delish! It’s also prepared table side which is a great touch.”January 2024
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Nachos Net +3
“Nachos were good and a bigger portion would have been nice.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nachos were good and a bigger portion would have been nice.”August 2025
“Nachos were good.”November 2023
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Chicken al pastor tacos Net +2
“For my main dish I ordered the Chicken Al Pastor Tacos which were also super tasty!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For my main dish I ordered the Chicken Al Pastor Tacos which were also super tasty!”January 2024
“Great, authentic corn (!) tacos. Barbacoa is a bit too wet and could get more onion and cilantro for my taste. And there is no real green salsa. But the Al Pastor chicken tacos are really yummy. So are the fish tacos.”January 2020
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Crispy chicken tacos Net +2
“😂 I ordered Crispy chicken tacos and they were super.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“😂 I ordered Crispy chicken tacos and they were super.”March 2025
“Crispy chicken tacos were good, crispy as claimed, and topped with zesty and fresh ingredients. I would have hoped for the sour cream to be richer.”August 2023
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Fajitas Net +2
“The food is consistently tasty, think classics like tacos, all the way up to fajitas with plenty of flavour and satisfying portions.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is consistently tasty, think classics like tacos, all the way up to fajitas with plenty of flavour and satisfying portions.”July 2026
“Good food and good service... overall everything we tried was good but their guacamole was the best.. fajitas were also nice... good ambience and polite staff.. Will visit again”March 2022
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Rib eye taco Net +2
“Lovely place , super friendly staff and reasonable prices. Fun atmosphere and amazing Taco Rib Eye.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lovely place , super friendly staff and reasonable prices. Fun atmosphere and amazing Taco Rib Eye.”April 2021
“Rib eye taco was decent I would say if they added guacamole as side dish that would have been great but u have to pay for it apparently not sure tho but makes no sense, since it is a Mexican restaurant.”April 2021
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Shrimps tacos Net +2
“Shrimps tacos were the best , while the beef was a bit dry.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shrimps tacos were the best , while the beef was a bit dry.”November 2023
“I ordered the shrimp tacos and the beef fajita. The tacos had a sauce which made it so incredible. Music was Latino, perfect volume so you can chat with friends. Our waiter was amazing and polite. Service was fast. The original marguerita was also really good!”August 2022
Honorable mentions (13)
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Chef special salad Net +1
“Guacamole with nachos was a sell out. Along with the chef special salad.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Guacamole with nachos was a sell out. Along with the chef special salad.”November 2025
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Chicks & salsa Net +1
“The ‘chicks & Salsa’ offer is a great deal! Unlimited food and drinks for two hours!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The ‘chicks & Salsa’ offer is a great deal! Unlimited food and drinks for two hours!!”August 2023
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Fish tacos Net +1
“Great, authentic corn (!) tacos. Barbacoa is a bit too wet and could get more onion and cilantro for my taste. And there is no real green salsa. But the Al Pastor chicken tacos are really yummy. So are the fish tacos.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great, authentic corn (!) tacos. Barbacoa is a bit too wet and could get more onion and cilantro for my taste. And there is no real green salsa. But the Al Pastor chicken tacos are really yummy. So are the fish tacos.”January 2020
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Fried octopus legs Net +1
“I tried the fried octopus legs on a bed of creamy cheese rice and that was awesome!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the fried octopus legs on a bed of creamy cheese rice and that was awesome!”April 2022
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Gringa quesadillas Net +1
“I have tried few things which are the gringa quesadillas I think and it was good and since I don’t like pineapple I had them remove it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I have tried few things which are the gringa quesadillas I think and it was good and since I don’t like pineapple I had them remove it.”April 2021
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Guacamole with nachos Net +1
“Guacamole with nachos was a sell out. Along with the chef special salad.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Guacamole with nachos was a sell out. Along with the chef special salad.”November 2025
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Margaritas Net +1
“The place is super well-decorated, the staff are friendly, and the food and drinks are top-notch. I had tacos (of course!) and enjoyed more than a few margaritas 😄.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The place is super well-decorated, the staff are friendly, and the food and drinks are top-notch. I had tacos (of course!) and enjoyed more than a few margaritas 😄.”July 2025
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Meat lovers quesadilla Net +1
“The Meat Lovers quesadilla was quite tasty, but also undoubtedly simple.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Meat Lovers quesadilla was quite tasty, but also undoubtedly simple.”August 2023
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Nachos with guacamole Net +1
“We just liked nachos with guacamole and cocktails were good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We just liked nachos with guacamole and cocktails were good.”November 2022
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Paye de elite Net +1
“The paye de elite was so good. But it was too small for 50 aed”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The paye de elite was so good. But it was too small for 50 aed”July 2022
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Vegetarian burrito Net +1
“While I was really happy with the food (ordered the vegetarian burrito, so yummy!) I was a bit disappointed towards the end as service became a bit slow and I had to follow up a couple of times to get my desert ....THE CHURROS ... which i was really eagerly waiting for but to my surprise they told me it’s been finished. What a bummer 🤯”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“While I was really happy with the food (ordered the vegetarian burrito, so yummy!) I was a bit disappointed towards the end as service became a bit slow and I had to follow up a couple of times to get my desert ....THE CHURROS ... which i was really eagerly waiting for but to my surprise they told me it’s been finished. What a bummer 🤯”March 2021
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Enchiladas Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Enchiladas were nice.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Enchiladas were nice.”November 2023
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Marguerita Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I ordered the shrimp tacos and the beef fajita. The tacos had a sauce which made it so incredible. Music was Latino, perfect volume so you can chat with friends. Our waiter was amazing and polite. Service was fast. The original marguerita was also really good!”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I ordered the shrimp tacos and the beef fajita. The tacos had a sauce which made it so incredible. Music was Latino, perfect volume so you can chat with friends. Our waiter was amazing and polite. Service was fast. The original marguerita was also really good!”August 2022
Drinks 3
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Margarita Net +4
“I love their tacos and margarita.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I love their tacos and margarita.”March 2023
“And the margarita doesn’t disappoint either.”July 2026
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Mango chili margarita Net +1
“I had a great experience with my friends. The food was amazing. I liked the mango chili Margarita, pot and power.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had a great experience with my friends. The food was amazing. I liked the mango chili Margarita, pot and power.”April 2021
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Spicy margarita Net +1
“Overall would definitely recommend especially the spicy margarita and would come again.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Overall would definitely recommend especially the spicy margarita and would come again.”March 2021
What to Avoid (6)
Food 5
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Beef tacos Net −1
“The place is nice and the atmosphere was good it feels like you enter a taco shop in Mexico, However the taste for the food was normal, the main this it was tasteless ( no seasonings in the food at all ) you cant feel it my order was chicken tacos and beef tacos, I wish if they can adjust their recipes.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The place is nice and the atmosphere was good it feels like you enter a taco shop in Mexico, However the taste for the food was normal, the main this it was tasteless ( no seasonings in the food at all ) you cant feel it my order was chicken tacos and beef tacos, I wish if they can adjust their recipes.”March 2022
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Chicken tacos Net −1
“The place is nice and the atmosphere was good it feels like you enter a taco shop in Mexico, However the taste for the food was normal, the main this it was tasteless ( no seasonings in the food at all ) you cant feel it my order was chicken tacos and beef tacos, I wish if they can adjust their recipes.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The place is nice and the atmosphere was good it feels like you enter a taco shop in Mexico, However the taste for the food was normal, the main this it was tasteless ( no seasonings in the food at all ) you cant feel it my order was chicken tacos and beef tacos, I wish if they can adjust their recipes.”March 2022
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Pine colada Net −1
“Their Pine Colada was also quite weak, and could have certainly used more rum.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Their Pine Colada was also quite weak, and could have certainly used more rum.”August 2023
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Rice pudding Net −1
“I finished the meal with rice pudding, and while the flavour was good, the pudding was less homogenised than I expected. The grains of rice were whole and still decently firm, I had anticipated it to be more akin to the texture of bread pudding.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I finished the meal with rice pudding, and while the flavour was good, the pudding was less homogenised than I expected. The grains of rice were whole and still decently firm, I had anticipated it to be more akin to the texture of bread pudding.”August 2023
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Beef barbacoa tacos Net −2
“While the beef barbacoa tacos were generous with the filling of beef, it lacked any other nuance of flavour. The corn that tops the tacos were tough.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“While the beef barbacoa tacos were generous with the filling of beef, it lacked any other nuance of flavour. The corn that tops the tacos were tough.”August 2023
“Tacos were good but small, beef barbacona could be better. But overall, great experience!”October 2020
Drinks 1
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Promise to pablo drink Net −1
“The Promise to Pablo drink was ironically rather misleading. It claimed to contain pineapple juice and syrup but the drink tasted no more than a sour corona, with no hints of fruity essence or sweetness.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The Promise to Pablo drink was ironically rather misleading. It claimed to contain pineapple juice and syrup but the drink tasted no more than a sour corona, with no hints of fruity essence or sweetness.”August 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve Taco Tuesday in advance: one review found many tables already booked and another recommended booking at least a week ahead.
Check Parking. Parking can be difficult when the area is busy, but valet parking is available at the Studio One hotel.
Adjust Spice. If you prefer milder food, tell the team: a reviewer says dishes can be prepared with less spice.
Compare Packages. Check which Taco Tuesday package suits you: the non-drink option was 99 AED, while drink-inclusive packages cost more.
Confirm Orders. If you have dietary restrictions, repeat the order details when ordering because one vegetarian customer received meat by mistake.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Studio One Hotel
Al Hebiah Second - Dubai Studio City, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order Accuracy
One serious review describes a vegetarian mushroom quesadilla being replaced with a meat one, followed by an unsatisfactory response.
Small Portions
Multiple diners found the tacos and other dishes small for the price, with one three-person vegetarian bill reaching 350 AED.
Slow Service
A dinner review reported slow service, mixed-up tables and orders being taken without notes.
Weak Drinks
Some customers found drinks underpowered, including margaritas and cocktails that needed more alcohol or flavour.
Uneven Flavour
Reviews range from highly seasoned and tasty to tacos described as bland, dry or lacking seasoning.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
179 AED
unlimited drinks
“With packages starting at 99 AED for food, and an option to upgrade to 2 hours of unlimited drinks for 179 AED, it's an incredible deal”Google review · July 2024
149 dhs
Chicks & Salsa
“They have happy hours and great offers, went for the ladies night on Wednesday (CHICKS & SALSA) which is for 149 dhs 3 courses - a starter, main dish and desert with 2 hours unlimited drinks”Google review · March 2021
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The Bottom Line
El Chapo’s Tacos is a Mexican restaurant in Dubai Production City at Studio One, known as much for its colourful, playful atmosphere as for its food. You can order tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, nachos and margaritas, then settle beside the pool or stay for live music and mariachi entertainment. The strongest dish-specific pattern is around guacamole: several diners enjoyed it, and one praised the table-side preparation.
Crispy chicken tacos, shrimp tacos, fish tacos and chicken al pastor tacos also receive enthusiastic mentions. Taco Tuesday is the clearest value play, with unlimited tacos and optional drink packages, although the tacos can be small and advance booking is wise because tables fill up. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, but it has not been consistent.
Reviews also mention slow ordering, mixed-up tables and drinks that tasted weak. A serious recent complaint involved a meat quesadilla being served instead of a mushroom one, so dietary orders deserve a careful check. Parking around Studio One can be difficult when busy, though valet parking is available.
Overall, it suits a relaxed group meal or lively themed night more than diners seeking consistently generous portions or deeply complex flavours.