Latin setting
The West Beach setting, beach views and elegant Latin-inspired decor give dinners and drinks a distinctive backdrop.
Esco-bar Cóctel Y Cocina - Radisson Dubai
Palm Jumeirah
Esco-bar Cóctel Y Cocina is a Latin-inspired restaurant and bar in Palm Jumeirah, with Mexican-style dishes, cocktails and a lively setting. Reviews make the chicken fajitas, tacos and margaritas especially useful starting points, whether you are dropping in for dinner, brunch or drinks.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,271 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are repeatedly praised, with one review specifically recommending the jalapeño citrus salsa.
Cocktails
The classic margarita is described as clean and tequila-forward, while the wider drinks list is considered extensive.
Taco Night
Tuesday Taco Night includes chicken, beef or fish tacos with a variety of toppings, and one reviewer found it good value.
Fresh guacamole
Guacamole is a reliable order according to reviews, described as excellent or very fresh alongside nachos and tacos.
Helpful service
Several reviews describe the team as attentive and welcoming, including prompt delivery and useful menu recommendations.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor tables put the beach in sight, making the venue appealing for a relaxed afternoon or sunset-adjacent drink.
Complimentary shots
Some visits include complimentary shots, an extra touch that guests have described as hospitable.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve before arriving, particularly on busy nights, as one walk-in group was refused despite empty-looking tables.
Confirm payment. Ask about the bill-splitting policy when booking; one group learned payment had to be made by one person only after arrival.
Try Tuesday. Tuesday is worth checking for Taco Night, with chicken, beef or fish tacos and varied toppings.
Order fajitas. Chicken fajitas are one of the safest first orders, especially with the jalapeño citrus salsa mentioned by a repeat visitor.
Choose ceviche. If ordering ceviche, consider the shrimp Camarón Ensalada; one review preferred it to the creamier tuna ceviche.
Check music. If music matters to your evening, ask what is scheduled: reviews praise some DJs but describe other selections as repetitive.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Radisson Beach Resort, Palm
The Palm Jumeirah - Jumeirah West Beach, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Music varies
Music feedback is inconsistent: some regulars found the selection repetitive, while another review called the DJ terrible.
Slow service
One visit involved long waits and repeated requests before orders arrived.
Payment policy
A guest was told only after arrival that the bill had to be paid by one person, rather than being informed during booking.
Reservation strictness
A walk-in group was refused entry despite seeing empty tables, so spontaneous visits may not work on busy evenings.
Value concerns
One reviewer felt the portions were tiny and the prices did not match the food or entertainment quality.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around 300aed
price for two
“The price for two was around 300aed”Google review · November 2024
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The Bottom Line
Esco-bar Cóctel Y Cocina is a Latin-inspired restaurant and bar in Palm Jumeirah, set around the West Beach area with outdoor seating and the beach in sight. It works for dinner, brunch, a pre-night-out drink or a livelier evening with music. The menu leans Mexican: chicken fajitas, tacos, guacamole, ceviche and quesadillas all appear regularly in reviews.
The chicken fajitas are the clearest crowd-pleaser, especially with jalapeño citrus salsa. Tuesday Taco Night is another useful draw, with chicken, beef or fish and a range of toppings. Drinks are a strong point too; one guest particularly liked the straight-up classic margarita, while others praised the broad cocktail selection.
The Camarón Ensalada and fresh guacamole also earned specific approval. Service is often warm, attentive and good at menu recommendations, though it is not perfectly consistent. A May visit reported long waits and repeated requests, while another guest was unhappy to discover the one-person payment rule only after arrival.
Booking ahead is sensible: one walk-in group was refused even though tables appeared empty. The atmosphere can be cozy and stylish, but music feedback varies sharply. Regulars have found recent selections repetitive, while other brunch and evening reviews praised the DJ.
Prices are not listed broadly; one review put dinner for two at around 300aed, while another felt the overall value was weak.