Fresh tortillas
Freshly made tortillas and tortilla chips noticeably improve the texture and taste of the food.
Lila Molino + Cafe
Al Quoz
Lila Molino + Cafe is an all-day Mexican cafe in Al Quoz, with stoneground heirloom-corn tortillas and a farm-shop and concept-store feel. Breakfast favourites include huevos rancheros and chilaquiles, while the relaxed, dog-friendly setting also suits coffee, laptop work and casual lunches.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
388 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dog friendly
Dogs can come indoors, and one visitor’s dog received a water bowl and free treats.
Breakfast dishes
Huevos rancheros with crumbled lamb chorizo, chilaquiles and breakfast tortas are recurring breakfast highlights.
Work friendly
The calm atmosphere, comfortable couches and quiet upstairs setting make it practical for working alone.
Authentic flavours
Reviewers praise the made-from-scratch cooking, distinct sauces and tortillas that hold generous portions.
Warm service
Several reviews describe the staff as welcoming and helpful, including honest menu guidance and attentive check-ins.
Churros
Churros are repeatedly singled out as a particularly strong dessert choice.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Avoid rushing, especially outdoors: one visit involved a 40-minute drinks wait and other outside tables waited nearly an hour.
Confirm spice. If you are spice-sensitive, confirm the heat level when ordering; one regular found the chilaquiles far hotter than usual.
Bring your laptop. The calm upstairs area, sofas and comfortable work atmosphere make this a reasonable solo laptop stop.
Bring your dog. Dogs are welcome indoors, with a review specifically noting that one received a water bowl and free treats.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Alserkal Avenue - Warehouse 18
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| 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 – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service can be disorganised: one evening visit involved a 40-minute drink wait, two incorrect drinks and delayed orders.
Inconsistent dishes
Some visits found dishes dry, underseasoned or watery, including duck tacos, a Benedict and chicken tostadas.
Small portions
A reviewer felt the AED40 chicken tamales serving could be larger, while another found two tostadas notably small.
Spice mismatch
A returning customer found the chilaquiles much spicier than usual, and another received a spicy burger after requesting it mild.
Uncomfortable seats
Seats by the upstairs wall were reported to have a constant floor vibration, and one outdoor table was awkwardly spaced.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 40
tamales of chicken with green salsa
“The tamales of chicken with green salsa (AED 40) were tasty and flavorful, and the salsa was perfectly complementary to the corn chicken patty”Google review · February 2026
AED50
chicken tostadas
“Absolutely wild to charge AED50 for two teeny tiny tostadas, but what really rubs salt in the wound is the fact that the chicken was soggy and watery”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Lila Molino + Cafe is an all-day Mexican cafe in Al Quoz that works especially well for breakfast, relaxed lunches and coffee with a laptop. The menu includes huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, tamales of chicken, tortas and quesadillas, with stoneground tortillas and chips made fresh. A small shop downstairs also sells Mexican products such as tortillas, chillies, salsa and other pantry goods.
Breakfast gets some of the strongest feedback: huevos rancheros with lamb chorizo, breakfast tortas and chilaquiles are frequent favourites. Churros are a reliable dessert pick, while the sauces and tortillas are praised by Mexican diners and visitors from Texas looking for food beyond standard Tex-Mex. Vegetarian options are available too.
The setting is calm and stylish, with Mexican or Latin music, comfortable couches, an upstairs dining area and exhibition-style art. It is genuinely dog friendly; dogs can sit indoors and may receive water and treats. That also means the room can have several furry companions around, which will appeal to some diners more than others.
Service is usually described as kind and attentive, but it has been uneven. One visit brought a 40-minute drinks wait and two wrong orders, while other reviews mention slow attention. Some dishes have also disappointed, particularly dry duck tacos, watery tostadas and unexpectedly spicy chilaquiles.
Allow time, confirm spice levels and check the portion before ordering expensive small plates.