Birria Quality
Birria tacos use handmade corn tortillas, tender pulled beef and consommé for dipping.
Maiz Tacos Dubai Hills
Dubai Hills Estate
Maiz Tacos is a Mexican taqueria in Dubai Hills Estate, serving tacos, quesadillas and burritos alongside breakfast dishes. Reviews especially point to the birria tacos with handmade corn tortillas and consommé, plus a relaxed setting that works well for casual meals with friends or family.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,184 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous Portions
Reviewers describe the tacos as fully loaded, with the vegetable taco especially large and filling.
Menu Variety
Beyond tacos, the menu includes well-reviewed beef quesadillas, burritos, nachos and breakfast dishes.
Warm Service
Several reviews describe the team as welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable when helping guests choose dishes.
Allergy Care
A reviewer says staff checked sour-cream ingredients and followed allergy instructions carefully.
Flexible Bowls
The bowl can be adapted with a half-salad, half-rice base, which suits lighter or mixed preferences.
Breakfast Option
Breakfast reviewers particularly enjoyed the French toast, corn pancakes and pumpkin spice latte.
Relaxed Setting
The Dubai Hills location is described as modern, airy and relaxed, with seating by the park.
What to Eat at Maiz Tacos Dubai Hills 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 Maiz Tacos Dubai Hills, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Maiz Tacos Dubai Hills, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 8
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Burritos Net +4
“The tacos and burritos were absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made.”
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“The tacos and burritos were absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made.”June 2026
“Thank you so much for great service and hospitality Yin helped me to choose the perfect burrito 🌯 for me and Jaime was assisting us to choose nice place. The food is amazing we enjoyed our Mexican meal with my husband. Thank you to Chefs. All staff are very friendly. Highly recommended and will come back!”March 2026
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Nachos Net +4
“The food? Absolutely speechless—everything was delicious! I especially loved the birria, nachos, and honestly, everything on the menu! 🤤🔥”
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“The food? Absolutely speechless—everything was delicious! I especially loved the birria, nachos, and honestly, everything on the menu! 🤤🔥”June 2025
“My favourites this visit were the Mexican pizza and the Nachos and both were absolutely unreal. I’m still thinking about them.”March 2026
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Quesadilla Net +3
“Incredible quesadilla and burrito! I was so impressed with the food quality.”
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“Incredible quesadilla and burrito! I was so impressed with the food quality.”April 2025
“My absolute go-to for Mexican food! The tacos and quesadillas are packed with flavor every single time. It’s the perfect solution when you’re hungry and can’t decide what to eat. Don’t skip the cookie—it’s the best little sweet treat.”April 2026
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Beef quesadilla Net +2
“Among all the foods I’ve eaten in Dubai, my absolute favorite is the beef quesadilla at Maiz Tacos.”
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“Among all the foods I’ve eaten in Dubai, my absolute favorite is the beef quesadilla at Maiz Tacos.”January 2026
“Top place, food was fantastic, beef quesadillas wow!! , atmosphere is chill I liked it, to outline the service is really good all the guys very serviceable and always had a smile on their faces, they even followed my instructions and cared about my allergies which you don’t find this in Dubai restaurants often, the lady even came to show me the ingredients of their sour cream to make sure it doesn’t contain any allergens that I have.”June 2025
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Chicken nachos Net +2
“Had an amazing experience at Maiz Tacos! The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious—especially the birria tacos and the chicken nachos.”
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“Had an amazing experience at Maiz Tacos! The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious—especially the birria tacos and the chicken nachos.”April 2025
“Chicken nachos are good to watch.”June 2026
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Churros Net +2
“The churros is a must try as well!”
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“The churros is a must try as well!”August 2022
“The churros were the best I've ever had!”February 2026
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French toast Net +2
“Food was delicious- we especially loved the French toast, want to come back for it!”
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“Food was delicious- we especially loved the French toast, want to come back for it!”June 2025
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Loaded nachos Net +2
“Super authentic and delicious food. Definitely recommend coming here. The parking is a bit tricky. Get the loaded nachos and tacos! There is mostly a waiting time but their very hospitable”
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“Super authentic and delicious food. Definitely recommend coming here. The parking is a bit tricky. Get the loaded nachos and tacos! There is mostly a waiting time but their very hospitable”October 2025
“The loaded nachos is a must try and the Birria was so tender and delicious.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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Beef tacos Net +1
“We tried their Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Tacos, and their signature nachos & Guacamole dip. The chicken was so juicy and the tacos were perfectly crunchy and tasty. We enjoyed the refreshing dip witht the nachos.”
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“We tried their Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Tacos, and their signature nachos & Guacamole dip. The chicken was so juicy and the tacos were perfectly crunchy and tasty. We enjoyed the refreshing dip witht the nachos.”December 2025
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Biria tacos Net +1
“Great biria tacos”
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“Great biria tacos”June 2026
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Birria taco Net +1
“Birria taco was great, the meat, cheese, you can tell they use quality ingredients but I have to say it lacked abit of salt and flavor, it needed that kick, which was lacking.”
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“Birria taco was great, the meat, cheese, you can tell they use quality ingredients but I have to say it lacked abit of salt and flavor, it needed that kick, which was lacking.”July 2026
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Burger Net +1
“Food delicious, must try the soup and burger!”
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“Food delicious, must try the soup and burger!”February 2026
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Cesar salad Net +1
“I tried the Cesar salad, el jefe taco, nachos, & shrimp tacos. I didn’t have a favorite because they all are 5 stars.”
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“I tried the Cesar salad, el jefe taco, nachos, & shrimp tacos. I didn’t have a favorite because they all are 5 stars.”April 2026
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Chicken quesadillas Net +1
“We tried their Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Tacos, and their signature nachos & Guacamole dip. The chicken was so juicy and the tacos were perfectly crunchy and tasty. We enjoyed the refreshing dip witht the nachos.”
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“We tried their Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Tacos, and their signature nachos & Guacamole dip. The chicken was so juicy and the tacos were perfectly crunchy and tasty. We enjoyed the refreshing dip witht the nachos.”December 2025
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Churro ice cream sando Net +1
“The churro ice cream sando was good but also lacked cinnamon powder, ice cream was average.”
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“The churro ice cream sando was good but also lacked cinnamon powder, ice cream was average.”July 2026
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Cookie Net +1
“My absolute go-to for Mexican food! The tacos and quesadillas are packed with flavor every single time. It’s the perfect solution when you’re hungry and can’t decide what to eat. Don’t skip the cookie—it’s the best little sweet treat.”
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“My absolute go-to for Mexican food! The tacos and quesadillas are packed with flavor every single time. It’s the perfect solution when you’re hungry and can’t decide what to eat. Don’t skip the cookie—it’s the best little sweet treat.”April 2026
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El jefe taco Net +1
“I tried the Cesar salad, el jefe taco, nachos, & shrimp tacos. I didn’t have a favorite because they all are 5 stars.”
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“I tried the Cesar salad, el jefe taco, nachos, & shrimp tacos. I didn’t have a favorite because they all are 5 stars.”April 2026
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Flautas Net +1
“I highly recommend trying the flautas, nachos, and birria. Everything was fresh, full of flavor, and well prepared.”
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“I highly recommend trying the flautas, nachos, and birria. Everything was fresh, full of flavor, and well prepared.”June 2026
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Guac Net +1
“The chips and guac were also excellent and added to the overall experience.”
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“The chips and guac were also excellent and added to the overall experience.”July 2026
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Guacamole Net +1
“The tortillas came in a bowl and thankfully wasn’t a huge portion, the guacamole was fresh and with the right amount of ingredients to give it a balance between creamy and savoury.”
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“The tortillas came in a bowl and thankfully wasn’t a huge portion, the guacamole was fresh and with the right amount of ingredients to give it a balance between creamy and savoury.”January 2026
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Guacamole dip Net +1
“We tried their Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Tacos, and their signature nachos & Guacamole dip. The chicken was so juicy and the tacos were perfectly crunchy and tasty. We enjoyed the refreshing dip witht the nachos.”
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“We tried their Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Tacos, and their signature nachos & Guacamole dip. The chicken was so juicy and the tacos were perfectly crunchy and tasty. We enjoyed the refreshing dip witht the nachos.”December 2025
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Guacamole with the chips Net +1
“The guacamole with the chips is amazing, the quesadillas and the tacos are sooo soooo on point and delicious.”
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“The guacamole with the chips is amazing, the quesadillas and the tacos are sooo soooo on point and delicious.”November 2024
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Mandarin jarritos Net +1
“This time I had it with a bottle of Mandarin Jarritos — super refreshing and a great combo with the warm, bold flavors of the burrito.”
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“This time I had it with a bottle of Mandarin Jarritos — super refreshing and a great combo with the warm, bold flavors of the burrito.”December 2025
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Mexican pizza Net +1
“My favourites this visit were the Mexican pizza and the Nachos and both were absolutely unreal. I’m still thinking about them.”
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“My favourites this visit were the Mexican pizza and the Nachos and both were absolutely unreal. I’m still thinking about them.”March 2026
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Shrimp tacos Net +1
“I tried the Cesar salad, el jefe taco, nachos, & shrimp tacos. I didn’t have a favorite because they all are 5 stars.”
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“I tried the Cesar salad, el jefe taco, nachos, & shrimp tacos. I didn’t have a favorite because they all are 5 stars.”April 2026
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Signature nachos Net +1
“We tried their Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Tacos, and their signature nachos & Guacamole dip. The chicken was so juicy and the tacos were perfectly crunchy and tasty. We enjoyed the refreshing dip witht the nachos.”
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“We tried their Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Tacos, and their signature nachos & Guacamole dip. The chicken was so juicy and the tacos were perfectly crunchy and tasty. We enjoyed the refreshing dip witht the nachos.”December 2025
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Jus Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The birria tacos were fantastic, and the consume' was delicious and not greasy. I would highly recommend this place for a quick tasty meal.”
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“The birria tacos were fantastic, and the consume' was delicious and not greasy. I would highly recommend this place for a quick tasty meal.”April 2026
“The tacos came with fresh handmade corn tortillas, tender pulled beef, and a rich consommé for dipping. Every bite had great flavor and the dipping sauce took it to another level.”July 2026
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Churos Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The service was chaotic but none attentive even though we were the only table there. They give you churos without any dipping sauce , they don't give you any of their sauces. You have to pay for the dipping sauce.”
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What to Avoid (1)
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Pollo adobado tacos Net −1
“The pollo adobado tacos tasted stale, the tortilla taste it like it was made a couple of days ago and same for the chicken filling. No flavor, there no sauces given to spice it up.”
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“The pollo adobado tacos tasted stale, the tortilla taste it like it was made a couple of days ago and same for the chicken filling. No flavor, there no sauces given to spice it up.”August 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan Parking. Allow extra time for parking; one reviewer suggests looking just before the Acacia buildings.
Ask For Sauces. Ask for the restaurant’s sauces and confirm whether dipping sauce is included before ordering.
Avoid Rushes. Consider visiting outside busy periods if timing matters; one quick-item order took over 45 minutes.
Coordinate Mains. If dining as a group, ask whether main courses can be served together rather than order by order.
Share Dishes. Two-piece taco portions make sharing starters and ordering several styles a practical approach.
Check Children’s Menu. Families should ask about children’s options, as one breakfast review noted there was no kids menu.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Hills Acacia B shop 5
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Parking Difficulty
Parking is repeatedly described as limited or difficult, especially near the restaurant.
Long Waits
One chicken quesadilla order took more than 45 minutes despite being described as a 10-minute item.
Uneven Seasoning
Some diners found the birria, consommé or pollo adobado lacking salt, heat or depth.
Sauce Charges
Some reviews say sauces were not automatically provided and that dipping sauce costs extra.
Order Timing
Main courses may arrive separately rather than together, which can disrupt a shared meal.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
90 AED
2 birria tacos with chips and guac
“First time trying birria tacos from Maiz Tacos (90 AED total): 2 birria tacos with chips and guac”Google review · July 2026
35 dhs
two tacos
“It’s a total bargain for 35 dhs for two tacos too”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Maiz Tacos is a Mexican taqueria in Dubai Hills Estate where the main draw is a broad taco-led menu rather than just one signature dish. Birria tacos, loaded nachos, beef quesadillas and burritos all receive strong mentions, while breakfast brings French toast, corn pancakes and a pumpkin spice latte into the picture. The handmade corn tortillas, tender pulled beef and consommé make the birria a useful first order, although seasoning opinions are not completely consistent.
The setting is modern, airy and relaxed, with reviewers mentioning its position by the park and its suitability for casual meals with friends. Service is another recurring strength: guests describe the team as welcoming and attentive, and one diner was shown sour-cream ingredients to help manage allergies. Portions can be generous, especially the fully loaded tacos and burrito.
Plan parking rather than assuming a space will be easy to find; front parking is repeatedly called limited, with one reviewer pointing to spaces before the Acacia buildings. Timing can also vary: a quesadilla reportedly took over 45 minutes, while another visit had dishes arriving separately. Ask about sauces, since some diners say they were not provided automatically and dipping sauce may cost extra.
Reported prices range from 35 dhs for two tacos to 90 AED for two birria tacos with chips and guacamole.