Fresh cooking
Customers repeatedly describe the food as fresh, hot and well prepared, including chips, soup, halloumi and tomato pasta.
Los Latinos
Jumeirah Village Circle
Los Latinos is a Latin American restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, at Circle Mall, with a colourful, music-led setting and a broad menu. Reviews point to the beef and chicken fajita and Cuban sandwich as strong starting points, while breakfast and casual family meals also get regular praise.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
353 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fajitas
The beef and chicken fajita was reported as soft and well flavoured; shrimp fajitas also come with rice, chips and sauces.
Cuban flavours
The Cuban sandwich and homemade-style Cuban cooking stand out for diners looking for something beyond standard mall food.
Spacious setting
The Circle Mall restaurant has a spacious, comfortable setting with colourful decor, Latin music and an enjoyable atmosphere.
Menu variety
Reviews mention a deep menu spanning Latin dishes alongside burgers, tacos, steaks and rice bowls.
Breakfast
Breakfast is a reliable option, with reviewers praising both the meal and the service, including a healthy breakfast and grilled chicken.
Family friendly
One review describes it as family friendly, unpretentious and suitable for a casual meal rather than a formal date night.
Quick service
Several diners mention fast service, including one who finished their meal within 10 minutes.
What to Eat at Los Latinos 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 Los Latinos, 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 Los Latinos got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef quesadillas Net +2
“The beef quesadillas are the reason I am giving the food a 5, I will be back to try their rice dishes because they all sound too good.”
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“The beef quesadillas are the reason I am giving the food a 5, I will be back to try their rice dishes because they all sound too good.”October 2024
“The beef quesadillas are really good.”November 2024
Honorable mentions (23)
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Beef and chicken fajita Net +1
“I had the beef and chicken Fajita and it was soft and well flavored.”
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“I had the beef and chicken Fajita and it was soft and well flavored.”July 2026
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Beef tacos Net +1
“We got the deal 4 tacos, 2 empanadas and two drinks. It was super! The beef tacos and empanadas were juicy.”
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“We got the deal 4 tacos, 2 empanadas and two drinks. It was super! The beef tacos and empanadas were juicy.”December 2024
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Black beans beef mixed fried Net +1
“The black beans beef mixed fried was delicious, it’s actually one of my favourite dishes!”
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“The black beans beef mixed fried was delicious, it’s actually one of my favourite dishes!”March 2025
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Burger Net +1
“THE BEST BURGER IN TOWN!”
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“THE BEST BURGER IN TOWN!”April 2025
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Burrito Net +1
“I had a Greek salad and burrito. It was so delicious I forgot to take photos before I completed finished.”
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“I had a Greek salad and burrito. It was so delicious I forgot to take photos before I completed finished.”October 2025
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Burritos bowl Net +1
“Food was also nice. Cooked to perfection. Burger patties were juicy. Guacamole was fresh. Chicken fingers were tasty. Burritos bowl was superb. Quesadilla was warm and goey.”
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“Food was also nice. Cooked to perfection. Burger patties were juicy. Guacamole was fresh. Chicken fingers were tasty. Burritos bowl was superb. Quesadilla was warm and goey.”October 2024
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Chicken fingers Net +1
“Food was also nice. Cooked to perfection. Burger patties were juicy. Guacamole was fresh. Chicken fingers were tasty. Burritos bowl was superb. Quesadilla was warm and goey.”
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Review excerpts
“Food was also nice. Cooked to perfection. Burger patties were juicy. Guacamole was fresh. Chicken fingers were tasty. Burritos bowl was superb. Quesadilla was warm and goey.”October 2024
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Cuban meat sandwich Net +1
“The cuban meat sandwich was very good.”
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“The cuban meat sandwich was very good.”June 2026
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Cuban sandwich Net +1
“We especially liked the Cuban sandwich and Tostones Royale everything tasted really good.”
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“We especially liked the Cuban sandwich and Tostones Royale everything tasted really good.”May 2026
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Empanadas Net +1
“We got the deal 4 tacos, 2 empanadas and two drinks. It was super! The beef tacos and empanadas were juicy.”
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Review excerpts
“We got the deal 4 tacos, 2 empanadas and two drinks. It was super! The beef tacos and empanadas were juicy.”December 2024
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Greek salad Net +1
“I had a Greek salad and burrito. It was so delicious I forgot to take photos before I completed finished.”
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Review excerpts
“I had a Greek salad and burrito. It was so delicious I forgot to take photos before I completed finished.”October 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“The detox juice was incredible- I had healthy breakfast and my wife the grilled chicken and both were delicious.”
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“The detox juice was incredible- I had healthy breakfast and my wife the grilled chicken and both were delicious.”March 2026
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Halloumi Net +1
“We had chips, lentil soup, halloumi, and tomato pasta—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared.”
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“We had chips, lentil soup, halloumi, and tomato pasta—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared.”December 2025
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Lentil soup Net +1
“We had chips, lentil soup, halloumi, and tomato pasta—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared.”
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“We had chips, lentil soup, halloumi, and tomato pasta—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared.”December 2025
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Mega shrimps Net +1
“Said suggested I go for the Mega Shrimps and wow, that was a moment. Huge serving, full of flavor, and totally worth it.”
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“Said suggested I go for the Mega Shrimps and wow, that was a moment. Huge serving, full of flavor, and totally worth it.”October 2025
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Shrimp fajitas Net +1
“Shrimp fajitas: tasty but way too much oil was used, also they didn't have the original fajita flavor but it was still nice”
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“Shrimp fajitas: tasty but way too much oil was used, also they didn't have the original fajita flavor but it was still nice”August 2025
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Shrimp tacos Net +1
“The shrimp tacos were delicious yet few shrimps are put inside the taco.”
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Review excerpts
“The shrimp tacos were delicious yet few shrimps are put inside the taco.”July 2025
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Sizzling prawn fajitas Net +1
“The food delicious with a Cuban chef who used his grandmas recipes for the desserts 🍮 trese Leches cake one of my favorites along with the sizzling prawn fajitas and the salads are all wow.”
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“The food delicious with a Cuban chef who used his grandmas recipes for the desserts 🍮 trese Leches cake one of my favorites along with the sizzling prawn fajitas and the salads are all wow.”October 2024
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Spicy chicken wings Net +1
“We ordered the fajitas and spicy chicken wings. Shrimp fajitas: tasty but way too much oil was used, also they didn't have the original fajita flavor but it was still nice Spicy chicken wings: very nice, not dry and tasty”
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“We ordered the fajitas and spicy chicken wings. Shrimp fajitas: tasty but way too much oil was used, also they didn't have the original fajita flavor but it was still nice Spicy chicken wings: very nice, not dry and tasty”August 2025
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Tomato pasta Net +1
“We had chips, lentil soup, halloumi, and tomato pasta—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared.”
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Review excerpts
“We had chips, lentil soup, halloumi, and tomato pasta—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared.”December 2025
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Tostones royale Net +1
“We especially liked the Cuban sandwich and Tostones Royale everything tasted really good.”
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Review excerpts
“We especially liked the Cuban sandwich and Tostones Royale everything tasted really good.”May 2026
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Trese leches cake Net +1
“The food delicious with a Cuban chef who used his grandmas recipes for the desserts 🍮 trese Leches cake one of my favorites along with the sizzling prawn fajitas and the salads are all wow.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food delicious with a Cuban chef who used his grandmas recipes for the desserts 🍮 trese Leches cake one of my favorites along with the sizzling prawn fajitas and the salads are all wow.”October 2024
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Ultimate nachos Net +1
“for the table we have ordered the ultimate nachos. It was good yet the sour cream is light and the guacamole is not fresh yet packed, but the taste was fine.”
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“for the table we have ordered the ultimate nachos. It was good yet the sour cream is light and the guacamole is not fresh yet packed, but the taste was fine.”July 2025
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Detox juice Net +1
“The detox juice was incredible- I had healthy breakfast and my wife the grilled chicken and both were delicious.”
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“The detox juice was incredible- I had healthy breakfast and my wife the grilled chicken and both were delicious.”March 2026
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Fresh lemon drink Net +1
“We end our meal with a fresh lemon drink. To revitalize the natural pallet.”
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“We end our meal with a fresh lemon drink. To revitalize the natural pallet.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check availability. Ask what is currently available before settling on a menu item, since some listed dishes were unavailable on one visit.
Confirm offers. If you are using an offer, confirm the terms and final dish price before ordering to avoid an unexpected invoice change.
Try weekdays. A weekday visit around 6:40pm had no wait, making that a useful timing reference for a quieter meal.
Choose tacos. If deciding between tacos and quesadilla, one diner preferred the tacos, which used fresh-tasting ingredients.
Expect calm. The atmosphere can be quiet with music kept low, so it suits diners who prefer conversation over a loud restaurant.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Circle Mall JVC - Shop G020-G021, Jumeirah Village Circle
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Listed items
A few menu items were unavailable despite appearing on the menu, which limited what one group could try.
Offer confusion
One visit involved unclear offer details and an invoice that was later changed to double the dish price.
Table attention
A reviewer had to leave the table twice to request a spoon, and finished plates were not cleared promptly on another visit.
Oily fajitas
The shrimp fajitas were tasty but one diner felt too much oil had been used and the usual fajita flavour was missing.
Small fillings
The shrimp tacos were delicious, though one review found that only a few shrimp were included in each taco.
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The Bottom Line
Los Latinos brings Latin American food to Circle Mall in Jumeirah Village Circle. The menu is broad enough for a group with mixed tastes, but the most useful starting points from the reviews are the beef and chicken fajita, Cuban sandwich, Peruvian wings and quesadillas. Breakfast also gets positive mentions, including a healthy breakfast and grilled chicken.
The setting is colourful, clean and spacious, with Latin music and a comfortable atmosphere. Reviews describe it as family friendly and unpretentious, better suited to a relaxed casual meal than a polished date night. Some diners found it quiet, while another enjoyed the lively energy and even saw waiters dancing Latin dances.
Prices are repeatedly described as reasonable, though there is no reliable current price list in the reviews. Service is usually fast and welcoming, but one visit included unclear offer information, a changed invoice and delayed table attention. It is worth confirming any promotion and the final price before ordering.
Also ask about availability, as some menu items were listed but unavailable on one visit. For a low-wait reference, a reviewer visited at 6:40pm on a weekday and had no wait. If choosing between tacos and quesadilla, another diner preferred the tacos; shrimp fajitas were tasty but considered overly oily by one reviewer.