Quesobirria
Quesobirria tacos are repeatedly praised for their juicy birria, generous fillings and Mexican-style broth pairing.
La Patrona - Cluster M, JLT Dubai (Delivery only)
Jumeirah Lake Towers
La Patrona is a delivery-only Mexican restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known in reviews for quesobirria tacos, fresh-tasting salsas and corn tortillas. The menu also has well-liked vegan choices, including jackfruit tacos, making it useful for mixed orders at home.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
102 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Corn Tortillas
Several customers specifically like the corn tortillas for their thickness, flavour and suitability for the tacos.
Vegan Choices
Vegan tacos are a genuine strength, with the vegan jackfruit tacos receiving especially enthusiastic feedback.
Salsas
The salsa selection is a standout, with customers calling the sauces some of the best they have had in Dubai.
Meaty Tacos
A delivery customer found the Rib Eye and Pulled Beef Tacos notably meaty and worth ordering again.
Large Orders
One customer said a very large order was handled accommodatingly, which is useful when ordering for a group.
What to Eat at La Patrona - Cluster M, JLT Dubai (Delivery only) 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 Patrona - Cluster M, JLT Dubai (Delivery only), 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 La Patrona - Cluster M, JLT Dubai (Delivery only), ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Pulled beef brisket tacos Net +3
“We ordered pulled beef brisket tacos and quesadillas. The meat were tender and tasty. Plus, the portions were say, generous that meat lovers would definitely appreciate.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered pulled beef brisket tacos and quesadillas. The meat were tender and tasty. Plus, the portions were say, generous that meat lovers would definitely appreciate.”April 2022
“Tried their Rib Eye and Pulled Beef Tacos thru a delivery website and was so surprised on how meaty the tacos were! Probably the best tacos I've had anywhere.”April 2022
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Nachos Net +2
“I personally loved the chicken with spicy chipotle sauce and nachos.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I personally loved the chicken with spicy chipotle sauce and nachos.”April 2022
“I’ve ordered the much Mexican Nachos and quesabirria with Jarritos so good, but I want try the whole menu..”April 2022
Honorable mentions (20)
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Birria tacos Net +1
“I ordered delivery from this place, I got the birria tacos and they were amazing. The best tacos I ever had.”
Positive 2Negative 1Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“I ordered delivery from this place, I got the birria tacos and they were amazing. The best tacos I ever had.”September 2021
“Birria tacos were so good!! Went well with tamarind jarritos!”October 2023
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Box of 10 tacos Net +1
“Great food but adding here, like others have mentioned before as well, that I ordered the box of 10 tacos and they didn't send the broth with the birria tacos, when I called them to ask they said they don't send that with the box of 10.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great food but adding here, like others have mentioned before as well, that I ordered the box of 10 tacos and they didn't send the broth with the birria tacos, when I called them to ask they said they don't send that with the box of 10.”May 2024
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Chicken gringa Net +1
“If you don't know what to order here are my suggestions, top 4 for me are: brisket suadero, chicken gringa, rib eye asada and you cannot miss the chicken tinga empanadas... They are hilarious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you don't know what to order here are my suggestions, top 4 for me are: brisket suadero, chicken gringa, rib eye asada and you cannot miss the chicken tinga empanadas... They are hilarious!”November 2023
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Crispy baja tacos Net +1
“I felt I was transported to Mexico..corn tortilla ,juicy birria , fresh guacamole, crispy baja tacos everything tasted soooo soo good !!! I couldn't stop eating...the only one thing was missing...la Reina Michelada jjjj”
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Review excerpts
“I felt I was transported to Mexico..corn tortilla ,juicy birria , fresh guacamole, crispy baja tacos everything tasted soooo soo good !!! I couldn't stop eating...the only one thing was missing...la Reina Michelada jjjj”July 2023
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Extra guacamole dip Net +1
“Also ordered extra guacamole dip and only wished I ordered more because it was really good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also ordered extra guacamole dip and only wished I ordered more because it was really good.”April 2022
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Fish tacos Net +1
“La Patrona has such a good a variety of tacos including the delicious fish, beef and chicken tacos.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“La Patrona has such a good a variety of tacos including the delicious fish, beef and chicken tacos.”April 2022
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Fresh guacamole Net +1
“I felt I was transported to Mexico..corn tortilla ,juicy birria , fresh guacamole, crispy baja tacos everything tasted soooo soo good !!! I couldn't stop eating...the only one thing was missing...la Reina Michelada jjjj”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I felt I was transported to Mexico..corn tortilla ,juicy birria , fresh guacamole, crispy baja tacos everything tasted soooo soo good !!! I couldn't stop eating...the only one thing was missing...la Reina Michelada jjjj”July 2023
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Green tomatillo - nachos & guacamole Net +1
“Green Tomatillo - Nachos & Guacamole was fresh n flavorful.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Green Tomatillo - Nachos & Guacamole was fresh n flavorful.”May 2023
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Gringa pastor tacos Net +1
“The gringa pastor tacos is lovely ! Guac it fresh ! I recommend it”
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Review excerpts
“The gringa pastor tacos is lovely ! Guac it fresh ! I recommend it”November 2025
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Guac Net +1
“The gringa pastor tacos is lovely ! Guac it fresh ! I recommend it”
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Review excerpts
“The gringa pastor tacos is lovely ! Guac it fresh ! I recommend it”November 2025
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Guacamole salad Net +1
“Guacamole salad, tacos, Jarrito guava juice are on my top list.Prices are affordable better than cooking at home :)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Guacamole salad, tacos, Jarrito guava juice are on my top list.Prices are affordable better than cooking at home :)”April 2022
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Jarritos Net +1
“I’ve ordered the much Mexican Nachos and quesabirria with Jarritos so good, but I want try the whole menu..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I’ve ordered the much Mexican Nachos and quesabirria with Jarritos so good, but I want try the whole menu..”April 2022
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Quesobirria tacos Net +1
“We tried quesobirria tacos , and tacos de suadero , super super good!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried quesobirria tacos , and tacos de suadero , super super good!”October 2023
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Rib eye asada Net +1
“If you don't know what to order here are my suggestions, top 4 for me are: brisket suadero, chicken gringa, rib eye asada and you cannot miss the chicken tinga empanadas... They are hilarious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you don't know what to order here are my suggestions, top 4 for me are: brisket suadero, chicken gringa, rib eye asada and you cannot miss the chicken tinga empanadas... They are hilarious!”November 2023
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Taco patrona Net +1
“I enjoyed @lapatronauae famous Taco Patrona that had juicy Smoked Ribeye , refried beans , melted cheese & grilled onions too good 👌 highly recommend 😋 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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Review excerpts
“I enjoyed @lapatronauae famous Taco Patrona that had juicy Smoked Ribeye , refried beans , melted cheese & grilled onions too good 👌 highly recommend 😋 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”August 2021
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Tamarind jarritos Net +1
“Birria tacos were so good!! Went well with tamarind jarritos!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Birria tacos were so good!! Went well with tamarind jarritos!”October 2023
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Vegan jackfruit tacos Net +1
“Amazing vegan jackfruit tacos!! Delicious guacamole too”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing vegan jackfruit tacos!! Delicious guacamole too”April 2024
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Quesadillas Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I had super yummy quesadilla and chicken pastor with a whole range of sauces, veggies and cheese to fill it with.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I had super yummy quesadilla and chicken pastor with a whole range of sauces, veggies and cheese to fill it with.”April 2022
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Shrimp taco Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Some of the best tacos in Dubai hands down, placed a very large order they were very accommodating, my favorite are the shrimp tacos, their guacamole is also amazing, and salsas as well.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Some of the best tacos in Dubai hands down, placed a very large order they were very accommodating, my favorite are the shrimp tacos, their guacamole is also amazing, and salsas as well.”September 2025
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Box of 10 (5 mix and match flavours) tacos Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Ordered their box of 10 (5 mix and match flavours) tacos home for lunch.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Jarrito guava juice Net +1
“Guacamole salad, tacos, Jarrito guava juice are on my top list.Prices are affordable better than cooking at home :)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Guacamole salad, tacos, Jarrito guava juice are on my top list.Prices are affordable better than cooking at home :)”April 2022
What to Avoid (3)
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Fish Net −1
“Unfortunately the protein fillings were not up to par for me or my husband. Dry ribeye, mushy fish, bland & dry chicken pastor.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately the protein fillings were not up to par for me or my husband. Dry ribeye, mushy fish, bland & dry chicken pastor.”May 2024
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Picana tacos Net −1
“The Quesabirria tacos were unfortunately not edible for me, and the Picana tacos were only just acceptable.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Quesabirria tacos were unfortunately not edible for me, and the Picana tacos were only just acceptable.”March 2026
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Churros Net −2
“Churros Loaded with sugar cinnamon coating and looked like indigestion results.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Churros Loaded with sugar cinnamon coating and looked like indigestion results.”February 2024
“The churros were a bit too light, airy, and sugary for my taste.”October 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Broth. If ordering a box of tacos, confirm whether birria broth is included before paying; customers have received boxes without it.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for delivery or collection, as one rider reported a 40-minute order wait.
Try Vegan. For a meat-free order, the vegan jackfruit tacos have particularly strong feedback and pair well with guacamole.
Add Tacos. One older review mentions an additional taco for 1 AED, so check whether that option is still available when ordering.
Compare Boxes. A past review priced three-taco portions at around 40–45 AED; use that only as a customer-reported reference, not a current menu price.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop #M6-A - Cluster M
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Heavy Grease
One recent delivery order found the tacos, quesadilla and other dishes excessively oily, affecting both texture and taste.
Small Portions
A customer felt the taco portions were very small relative to the price.
Missing Broth
Two customers reported that taco boxes arrived without the broth traditionally served with birria.
Inconsistent Fillings
Delivery feedback includes dry ribeye, mushy fish and bland, dry chicken pastor in the same order.
Delivery Delays
A rider reported waiting around 40 minutes for orders and described staff behaviour as poor.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40~45aed/portion
tacos
“The tacos are served by 3pcs/portion and it costs around 40~45aed/portion”Google review · October 2023
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The Bottom Line
La Patrona is a delivery-only Mexican restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, and its strongest draw is the taco menu. Quesobirria tacos are the signature order in the reviews, with customers praising the juicy birria, broth pairing and generous portions. Rib Eye and Pulled Beef Tacos also appeal to meat lovers, while vegan jackfruit tacos give mixed groups a solid meat-free choice.
The corn tortillas and salsa selection receive unusually specific praise: one customer called the tortillas the perfect thickness and flavour, while another highlighted the Morita sauce. Guacamole is another frequent favourite, and nachos were noted for staying nicely crispy in one recent order. A past review reported three-taco portions at around 40–45 AED, though that is not a current price guarantee.
Quality is not completely consistent. A recent delivery order found the food excessively greasy and the taco portions too small for the price; earlier feedback described dry ribeye, mushy fish and dry chicken pastor. Several customers also received birria taco boxes without broth, so confirm that before ordering.
Allow extra time too: one rider reported waiting 40 minutes. Overall, it is most compelling when you want quesobirria, strong salsas or vegan tacos, but checking the order carefully is worthwhile.