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LA BARRA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT
Palm Jumeirah
La Barra is a Peruvian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah’s Depachika food hall, centred on tapas-style dishes and traditional flavours with international influences. Reviews repeatedly point first-time diners toward the ceviche tasting and chicha morada, while beef tacos and tenderloin are strong alternatives.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
225 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Ceviche variety
The ceviche tasting lets you compare several preparations in one order; reviewers also mention a vegetarian version.
Distinctive drink
Chicha morada, made with Peruvian purple corn, lime, cinnamon and pineapple, is described as refreshing and unlike other drinks.
First-timer friendly
Staff explain the concept and dishes, and several first-time Peruvian diners said recommendations helped them choose confidently.
Meat highlights
Beef tacos and beef tenderloin were standout choices for multiple reviewers, with one calling both the winners of the meal.
Vegetarian choice
The menu includes a vegan ceviche, giving plant-based diners a specifically named option rather than only side dishes.
Food presentation
Reviewers notice attractive plating as well as flavour; one described the presentation as stunning.
Friendly service
Reviews consistently describe the staff as attentive, kind and helpful with recommendations and dish explanations.
What to Eat at LA BARRA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT 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 LA BARRA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT, 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.
These items at LA BARRA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Ceviche Net +16
“An experience to remember, food is amazing, I have been in Peru, and my favorite ceviche is without a doubt in Dubai, special thanks to chef Roberto for this amazing menu creation, I will definetly be back for more of that deliciousness, if you have the chance, please go and try it, you are going to love it as much as I did.”
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“An experience to remember, food is amazing, I have been in Peru, and my favorite ceviche is without a doubt in Dubai, special thanks to chef Roberto for this amazing menu creation, I will definetly be back for more of that deliciousness, if you have the chance, please go and try it, you are going to love it as much as I did.”January 2024
“The food was super good, the ceviche was very fresh and tasty. We had lots of food, although serving sizes are pretty generous.”March 2024
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Chicha morada Net +8
“Chicha Morada, the mocktail drink was unique made with dried corn, a must try too.”
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“Chicha Morada, the mocktail drink was unique made with dried corn, a must try too.”February 2024
“And i loved their chicha morada delicious and very refreshing drink prepared with Peruvian purple corn,lime , cinnamon & Pineapple .”March 2024
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Isabella salad Net +4
“Isabella salad was so tasty and rich!”
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“Isabella salad was so tasty and rich!”August 2023
“I ordered an Isabella Salad which was zesty and fresh, and the traditional drink Chicha Morada tasted very unique and unlike any other drink I've had.”March 2024
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Causa Net +2
“The causa was so tasty and the chicken was the most tender chicken I’ve ever tried!”
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“The causa was so tasty and the chicken was the most tender chicken I’ve ever tried!”February 2024
“The food is amazing! Ceviche, leche de tigre, causa… everything was perfect.”November 2024
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Ceviche tasting Net +2
“Best Peruvian Food, you can have vegetarian options also and really recommend to try ceviche tasting 😊😊 different flavors and taste you will get in one order. Very friendly staff and good vibes.”
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“Best Peruvian Food, you can have vegetarian options also and really recommend to try ceviche tasting 😊😊 different flavors and taste you will get in one order. Very friendly staff and good vibes.”May 2024
“We had Ceviche Tasting, probably the best ceviche I have ever had!”August 2023
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Ceviche trio Net +2
“The best peruvian food in Dubai, Ceviches are on point and a must to try!! - Ceviche Trio”
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“The best peruvian food in Dubai, Ceviches are on point and a must to try!! - Ceviche Trio”May 2024
“Every bite was mouthwatering, the trio of ceviches is a great option to start with, and definitely need to try the chicha morada it's a must.”December 2024
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Roasted chicken Net +2
“It was so delicious. Staff was so nice . I had ceviches, Isabella salad . Roasted chicken wrap . Roasted chicken . I would Love to go again .”
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“It was so delicious. Staff was so nice . I had ceviches, Isabella salad . Roasted chicken wrap . Roasted chicken . I would Love to go again .”December 2023
“We had roasted chicken, feels like home with the roasted potatoes!”August 2023
Honorable mentions (25)
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Alfajor unit Net +1
“And finally for Alfajor Unit is small and yet too good!”
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“And finally for Alfajor Unit is small and yet too good!”August 2023
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Bao Net +1
“Especially the drinks the skewers and delicious bao loved it completely . Will revisit this spot for sure .”
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“Especially the drinks the skewers and delicious bao loved it completely . Will revisit this spot for sure .”January 2024
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Beef tenderloin Net +1
“The winners for us were the street beef tacos and the beef tenderloin.”
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“The winners for us were the street beef tacos and the beef tenderloin.”March 2024
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Beef tenderloin street Net +1
“The highlight for me was the beef tacos and beef tenderloin street. Everything was cooked perfectly and the different, varied ingredients complimented each other so well.”
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“The highlight for me was the beef tacos and beef tenderloin street. Everything was cooked perfectly and the different, varied ingredients complimented each other so well.”May 2024
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Beef tenderloin strips Net +1
“This place definitely serves the best ceviche in town 😍 I totally loved their peruvian purple corn mocktail and the Beef tenderloin strips were a hit too.”
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“This place definitely serves the best ceviche in town 😍 I totally loved their peruvian purple corn mocktail and the Beef tenderloin strips were a hit too.”January 2024
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Ceviche clásico Net +1
“Dishes that you should try yes or yes; Ceviche clásico and Tuna tiradito🇵🇪🫶🏻”
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“Dishes that you should try yes or yes; Ceviche clásico and Tuna tiradito🇵🇪🫶🏻”February 2024
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Ceviche lucca Net +1
“Had the Ceviche Lucca, Isabella Salad and Chicken Anticucho and everything was delicious and the portions were very generous.”
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“Had the Ceviche Lucca, Isabella Salad and Chicken Anticucho and everything was delicious and the portions were very generous.”July 2023
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Chicken anticucho Net +1
“Had the Ceviche Lucca, Isabella Salad and Chicken Anticucho and everything was delicious and the portions were very generous.”
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“Had the Ceviche Lucca, Isabella Salad and Chicken Anticucho and everything was delicious and the portions were very generous.”July 2023
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Chicken pituco skewers Net +1
“We thoroughly enjoyed the short ribs tacos, Santa Rosa causa, vegan ceviche, chicken pituco skewers, and their signature drink. All the food was superbly amazing!”
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“We thoroughly enjoyed the short ribs tacos, Santa Rosa causa, vegan ceviche, chicken pituco skewers, and their signature drink. All the food was superbly amazing!”February 2024
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Chicken taco Net +1
“Though food is amazing !! I mean I had a wonderful chicken taco.. but we probably made a wrong choice on the potatoes I guess..”
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“Though food is amazing !! I mean I had a wonderful chicken taco.. but we probably made a wrong choice on the potatoes I guess..”July 2024
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Corn salad Net +1
“staffs were so polite we tried their corn salad, drinks, beef tacos every dish was unique full of flavored completely loved it ..”
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“staffs were so polite we tried their corn salad, drinks, beef tacos every dish was unique full of flavored completely loved it ..”January 2024
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Griller chicken skewers Net +1
“Today I discovered my new favourite go to Peruvian food by chef Robert Sagura - I truly enjoyed the Salmon Apasionado & Griller Chicken skewers! The service is also amazing and ask for suggestions if you’re unsure.”
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“Today I discovered my new favourite go to Peruvian food by chef Robert Sagura - I truly enjoyed the Salmon Apasionado & Griller Chicken skewers! The service is also amazing and ask for suggestions if you’re unsure.”February 2024
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Huge alfajor Net +1
“And the dessert - the huge alfajor with amazing dulce de leche!! Its a must too,”
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“And the dessert - the huge alfajor with amazing dulce de leche!! Its a must too,”May 2024
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Leche de tigre Net +1
“The food is amazing! Ceviche, leche de tigre, causa… everything was perfect.”
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“The food is amazing! Ceviche, leche de tigre, causa… everything was perfect.”November 2024
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Quinoa salad Net +1
“The quinoa salad and tacos had very fresh ingredients and I loved the corn in the ceviche.”
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“The quinoa salad and tacos had very fresh ingredients and I loved the corn in the ceviche.”January 2024
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Roasted chicken wrap Net +1
“It was so delicious. Staff was so nice . I had ceviches, Isabella salad . Roasted chicken wrap . Roasted chicken . I would Love to go again .”
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“It was so delicious. Staff was so nice . I had ceviches, Isabella salad . Roasted chicken wrap . Roasted chicken . I would Love to go again .”December 2023
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Roasted potatoes Net +1
“We had roasted chicken, feels like home with the roasted potatoes!”
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“We had roasted chicken, feels like home with the roasted potatoes!”August 2023
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Salmon apasionado Net +1
“Today I discovered my new favourite go to Peruvian food by chef Robert Sagura - I truly enjoyed the Salmon Apasionado & Griller Chicken skewers! The service is also amazing and ask for suggestions if you’re unsure.”
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“Today I discovered my new favourite go to Peruvian food by chef Robert Sagura - I truly enjoyed the Salmon Apasionado & Griller Chicken skewers! The service is also amazing and ask for suggestions if you’re unsure.”February 2024
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Salmon bowl Net +1
“My favorite is salmon bowl yummyyy”
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“My favorite is salmon bowl yummyyy”February 2024
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Salmon with avocado Net +1
“We really loved the salmon with avocado and the tacos !”
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“We really loved the salmon with avocado and the tacos !”December 2023
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Santa rosa causa Net +1
“We thoroughly enjoyed the short ribs tacos, Santa Rosa causa, vegan ceviche, chicken pituco skewers, and their signature drink. All the food was superbly amazing!”
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“We thoroughly enjoyed the short ribs tacos, Santa Rosa causa, vegan ceviche, chicken pituco skewers, and their signature drink. All the food was superbly amazing!”February 2024
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Short ribs tacos Net +1
“We thoroughly enjoyed the short ribs tacos, Santa Rosa causa, vegan ceviche, chicken pituco skewers, and their signature drink. All the food was superbly amazing!”
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“We thoroughly enjoyed the short ribs tacos, Santa Rosa causa, vegan ceviche, chicken pituco skewers, and their signature drink. All the food was superbly amazing!”February 2024
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Street beef tacos Net +1
“The winners for us were the street beef tacos and the beef tenderloin.”
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“The winners for us were the street beef tacos and the beef tenderloin.”March 2024
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Tres leches Net +1
“Tres leches - 1000000”
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“Tres leches - 1000000”April 2024
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Tuna tiradito Net +1
“Dishes that you should try yes or yes; Ceviche clásico and Tuna tiradito🇵🇪🫶🏻”
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“Dishes that you should try yes or yes; Ceviche clásico and Tuna tiradito🇵🇪🫶🏻”February 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Potatoes Net −1
“Though food is amazing !! I mean I had a wonderful chicken taco.. but we probably made a wrong choice on the potatoes I guess.. it seemed like they were made in refried oil..”
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Critical review excerpts
“Though food is amazing !! I mean I had a wonderful chicken taco.. but we probably made a wrong choice on the potatoes I guess.. it seemed like they were made in refried oil..”July 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Find the counter. Allow time to locate La Barra inside Depachika’s ground-floor food court; one visitor found it in the middle-right area.
Ask about spice. Confirm the spice level before ordering, and be extra cautious because one reviewer found dishes much hotter than expected.
Start with tasting. For a first visit, the ceviche tasting or trio is a useful way to try several flavours in one order.
Try the drink. Order chicha morada if you want a distinctive non-alcoholic pairing made with Peruvian purple corn.
Check specials. Look for the daily special menu before deciding; a reviewer specifically recommended checking it.
Use recommendations. If Peruvian food is new to you, ask the team for suggestions; reviewers found their explanations useful.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Depachika Food Hall by Dubai Retail, NAKHEEL MALL
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
One repeat visitor found portions very small relative to the price, so value may depend on what you order.
Unexpected spice
Some dishes were extremely spicy without a menu warning, even after the reviewer asked about spice levels.
Food-hall pricing
One reviewer felt the restaurant was overpriced for a food-hall setting rather than a standalone dining room.
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The Bottom Line
La Barra is a Peruvian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah’s Depachika food hall, with a tapas-style approach to traditional Peruvian flavours and international influences. Ceviche is the main draw: you can order a tasting or trio to compare preparations, and there is also a vegan ceviche. Beef tacos and beef tenderloin are the other dishes that repeatedly stand out in reviews.
The chicha morada is worth ordering alongside the food if you want something different. One first-time Peruvian diner described it as a unique, refreshing drink made with purple corn, lime, cinnamon and pineapple. Reviews also mention causa, salads, skewers and a large alfajor, but the ceviche remains the safest starting point.
Service is a strong part of the experience. Staff are often described as friendly and attentive, with several reviewers saying they explained the dishes or gave helpful recommendations. The colourful, cosy setup and open kitchen add character, although this is still a food-hall setting rather than a standalone restaurant.
There are two practical cautions. One visitor found portions too small for the price, while another felt the food was expensive for a food hall. Some dishes may also be much spicier than the menu suggests, so ask clearly before ordering.
Finding the counter can take a moment inside Depachika.