El Moreno Taqueria

El Moreno Taqueria

Nad Al Sheba

Restaurant Open now 0 504 752 944

El Moreno Taqueria is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Nad Al Sheba, with a small, cozy dining room and open-kitchen setup. Customers come for dishes such as quesabirria tacos and fresh guacamole, plus house drinks like horchata.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
230 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Taco Range

Birria, chicken, carne asada, fish, shrimp and jackfruit tacos all receive strong reviews.

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Fresh Guac

The house guacamole stands out, with reviewers noting fresh ingredients and distinctive onion ash.

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What to Eat at El Moreno Taqueria

These items at El Moreno Taqueria got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

  1. Horchata Net +10
    “I also tried the horchata water; while it had that classic creamy, cinnamon flavor, it was slightly on the sweeter side for my taste. A touch less sugar would have made it perfect.”
  2. Guacamole Net +7
    “Must have guac. 10/10”
  3. Quesabirria tacos Net +6
    “Our favorites were the Carne Asada tacos, Baja Fish tacos, and the Quesabirria tacos.”
  4. Chips Net +5
    “For all their tortillas and chips (totopos), they use blue corn, which adds a lot of value and makes them stand out from the rest of the Mexican restaurants out there.”
  5. Churros Net +3
    “And how could I not mention the Churros? They’re unlike any you’ve had before — I can confidently say that. Perfectly crisp and so good with the dip.”
Honorable mentions (38)
  1. Esquites Net +2
    “But what really stole my heart was the corn flavor in the Esquites - it was phenomenal!”
  2. Camarones a la diabla Net +2
    “The guacamole was fresh, the Chicken Al Pastor was delicious, and the Camarones a la Diabla had the perfect spicy kick.”
  3. Chicken tacos Net +2
    “I’m usually not a big fan of Mexican food, but these chicken tacos have quickly become my new favorite I’m already craving them again.”
  4. Chorizo tacos Net +2
    “Excellent tacos, I especially loved the quesabirria & chorizo tacos.”
  5. Guac and chips Net +2
    “The guac and chips were amazing too definitely coming back super soon to hog more, 🤤”
  6. Jackfruit taco Net +2
    “Began with the Jackfruit Taco, amazing.”
  7. Lime pie Net +2
    “P.S: The key lime pie is as good as it gets. 🍰”
  8. Al pastor Net +1
    “Love their Quesabirria tacos of course, but their Baja Fish, Carne Asada and Al Pastor is amazing too.”
  9. Baja taco Net +1
    “Baja taco needed a bit more sauce, but still tasty.”
  10. Birria tacos Net +1
    “We ordered House Guac, Birria tacos, and Camarones a la Diabola, as well as Soda de Jamaica (hibiscus soda). Everything—including the chips that go with the guac and the soda—is handmade, and there is a kick to each dish. Loved the onion ashes sprinkled on the guac. The meat and shrimp in tacos were fresh, and the rest of the fillings were great too.”
  11. Camarones quesadillas Net +1
    “We tried the house nachos, the carne asada and camarones quesadillas, plus the horchata and soda de tamarindo was amazing! You can really taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients.”
  12. Carne asada quesadillas Net +1
    “We tried the house nachos, the carne asada and camarones quesadillas, plus the horchata and soda de tamarindo was amazing! You can really taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients.”
  13. Championes y napoles + cochinita pollo tacos Net +1
    “Super friendly staff✨ The championes y napoles + cochinita pollo tacos (veg n chicken) were sooo tasty.🌮 My fav is def the Chorizo taco.”
  14. Cheese fondue Net +1
    “The cheese fondue is also excellent, but substantial - more on that in a bit”
  15. Chicken al pastor Net +1
    “The guacamole was fresh, the Chicken Al Pastor was delicious, and the Camarones a la Diabla had the perfect spicy kick.”
  16. Chicken al pastor tacos Net +1
    “Very tasty! 🤤 We had the Chicken Al Pastor Tacos each and weren’t regret our choice! Juicy by the pineapples and spicy by the Spices and herbs!”
  17. Chicken pastor quesadilla Net +1
    “Loooooved the food! The chicken pastor quesadilla was so good.”
  18. Chicken quesadilla Net +1
    “Delicious! Highly recommend the chicken quesadilla and the horchata. The quesadilla has so much flavour and came with lovely dips.”
  19. Chorizo con papas tacos Net +1
    “The chorizo con papas tacos were tasty, especially the filling, but I didn’t enjoy the carne asada — the texture was quite chewy.”
  20. Chorizo scrambled eggs Net +1
    “Probably the best food spot we’ve been to here in Dubai! Had the chorizo scrambled eggs, carne asada tacos, French toast, quesabirria tacos, horchata and hibiscus soda.”
  21. Chorizo taco Net +1
    “🌮 My fav is def the Chorizo taco.”
  22. Cochinita pibil Net +1
    “The Cochinita Pibil filled with grilled chicken was amazing, with a fantastic flavor of sauce.”
  23. Consomé Net +1
    “Birria Tacos have cheese crust, so Quesabirria Tacos! The cheese is good. Consomé could be slightly "thicker", but overall great taste.”
  24. Fish tacos Net +1
    “And the food. Wow. The fish tacos were incredible! The owner really knows how to cook Mexican food!”
  25. Flan Net +1
    “Lastly, the Flan and Churros were the perfect ending to my meal, both super delicious.”
  26. French toast Net +1
    “Probably the best food spot we’ve been to here in Dubai! Had the chorizo scrambled eggs, carne asada tacos, French toast, quesabirria tacos, horchata and hibiscus soda.”
  27. Hibiscus salsa Net +1
    “The hibiscus salsa was another pleasant surprise: rich in flavor, slightly tangy, and a perfect complement to the tacos — I found myself adding it to almost everything.🥰”
  28. House nachos Net +1
    “We tried the house nachos, the carne asada and camarones quesadillas, plus the horchata and soda de tamarindo was amazing! You can really taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients.”
  29. Nachos Net +1
    “The nachos are one of the best I have ever had, horchata is my new favorite drink and the mains are perfect!”
  30. Prawn tostadas Net +1
    “The esquites, prawn tostadas, and jackfruit tacos were standout dishes.”
  31. Pumpkin seed salsa (sikil p'aak) Net +1
    “They have pumpkin seed salsa (Sikil P'aak) that is spicy and sweet, also adds a nice texture to the tacos.”
  32. Salsa verde Net +1
    “The Salsa Verde matches better with the Birria.”
  33. Salsas Net +1
    “The chips, the tortillas, the salsas- all fresh, all delicious.”
  34. Sauces Net +1
    “The food was above average, and the sauces were definitely the highlight — they were amazing.”
  35. Shrimp Net +1
    “Just had the most spectacular tacos I’ve had in Dubai, everything I had was absolutely spectacular including the shrimp, fish, birria, chicken pastor, to name a few.”
  36. Spicy prawns tacos Net +1
    “The standout for me was definitely the spicy prawns tacos (A la diabla)— perfectly cooked prawns with just the right level of heat, balanced beautifully with fresh toppings and a soft tortilla. A real highlight on the menu.”
  37. Tacos with the duck Net +1
    “The tacos with the duck stood out as the best item we tried, while the rest of the food was decent overall, with good flavours.”
  38. Tres leches Net +1
    “Tres leches to finish was delicious.”

Drinks 3

  1. Soda de jamaica Net +1
    “and the soda de Jamaica (a refreshing soda with dried hibiscus, made in-house, and perfect for summers)”
  2. Soda de tamarindo Net +1
    “We tried the house nachos, the carne asada and camarones quesadillas, plus the horchata and soda de tamarindo was amazing! You can really taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients.”
  3. Soda jamaica Net +1
    “Soda Jamaica was refreshing 8/10”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

  1. Blue corn tortillas Net −1
    “What disappointed me the most, though, was the flavor of the tortillas. They simply didn’t taste like real corn tortillas. As a Mexican, I know that blue corn tortillas have a distinct flavor that sets them apart from regular white corn ones, but I couldn’t taste that here.”
  2. Nopales Net −1
    “The nopales needed more cooking, and the esquites could use a bit more mayonnaise and cheese to bring out the authentic flavor.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Plan Parking. Allow extra time to park; one reviewer found spaces and walked about five minutes.

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Check Hours. Confirm Taco Tuesday’s end time before ordering: one group learned it finished at 9pm after arriving at 8:30pm.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Retail 5 - Azizi Riviera 2
Al Merkadh - Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai
0 504 752 944
MonClosed
Tue12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wed12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thu12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sat12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sun12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Hard Parking

Parking can be difficult, and some visitors walk about five minutes from available spaces.

Slow Rushes

Service has taken a while for some diners, especially during busy Taco Tuesday periods.

Customer-reported prices

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

95 AED each

3 starters, 8 main course items, 3 drinks and 2 deserts

“We paid 95 AED each (3 starters, 8 main course items, 3 drinks and 2 deserts)”
Google review · May 2026
DXB
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The Bottom Line

El Moreno Taqueria is a small family-run Mexican restaurant in Nad Al Sheba where the open kitchen and friendly service give the meal a relaxed, homey feel. The menu is compact rather than sprawling, but there is plenty to explore: quesabirria and birria tacos, Baja fish, chicken al pastor, house guacamole and esquites are among the dishes reviewers return for. The handmade details are a real draw.

Customers mention blue corn tortillas and chips, fresh salsas, and guacamole finished with onion ash. Horchata is one of the most consistently praised drinks, though a few diners found it unusually creamy or sweet. Vegetarian diners can look to jackfruit, mushroom and grilled cactus tacos.

This is not the easiest place to find or park. Reviews describe the entrance as tucked behind the building, with some visitors parking elsewhere and walking around five minutes. The room is small, and busy Taco Tuesday service has brought long waits, unavailable fillings and confusion over the 9pm finish.

Music can also make table conversation difficult. Prices are not bargain-level: one group reported 95 AED per person, while another spent about 200 AED for two. Reserve ahead when possible.

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