Muchachas Mexican Cantina

Muchachas Mexican Cantina

Al Wasl

Restaurant Open now 04 327 5878

Muchachas Mexican Cantina is a colourful Mexican restaurant in Al Wasl, known for flavourful dishes, margaritas and a lively, relaxed setting. Reviews particularly point to the tortilla soup and quesabirrias, while happy hour gives the drinks-led visit extra appeal.

Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
698 ratings
5★
61%
4★
22%
3★
10%
2★
4%
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4%

Source: Google Maps

The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Customers repeatedly describe the Mexican food as authentic, with fresh ingredients and generous portions.

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Standout dishes

The tortilla soup is a repeat favourite, while one reviewer called the quesabirrias the best in town.

Let's go!

What to Eat at Muchachas Mexican Cantina

These items at Muchachas Mexican Cantina got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

  1. Guacamole Net +4
    “The guacamole was great so points for that!”
  2. Tortilla soup Net +4
    “The tortilla soup is the best!”
  3. Chicken wings Net +3
    “Another must try dish is the chicken wings... cooked in buttermilk, guajilla hot sauce, burnt honey, served with pickled jalapeños. These sweet & spicy chicken wings were yummilious.”
  4. Street style corn Net +3
    “Then they served us the Street style Corn... corn on cob with Chipotle Mayo, spices & lots of cheese ... we loved this Mexican corn.”
  5. Burrito rojo Net +2
    “We ordered chilaquiles verdes and a burrito rojo, which is birria. Both were bomb! 🤤”
  6. Caribbean sea Net +2
    “Their mocktails not only looks good,it also tastes amazing.We tried their carribean sea,el dorado,berryland and chido.Highly recommend their mocktails.”
  7. Ceviche Net +2
    “The ceviche are out of this world.”
  8. Chido Net +2
    “Their mocktails not only looks good,it also tastes amazing.We tried their carribean sea,el dorado,berryland and chido.Highly recommend their mocktails.”
  9. Tamarind grilled short-rib Net +2
    “Not to be missed another dish from the main Course is the Tamarind Grilled Short-rib ... the grass fed beef along with jicama & serrano slaw, piquillo purée served with blue corn tortillas. The meat was cooked to perception... well done & juicy.”
  10. Tostadas Net +2
    “There is good choice in starters, drinks, Tacos and Tostadas for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.”
Honorable mentions (37)
  1. Bean salad Net +1
    “The corn salad and bean salad was fresh and clean”
  2. Beef burrito Net +1
    “Beef burrito was spot on and recommend by the staff.”
  3. Beef quesadillas Net +1
    “Loved everything we ordered especially the fajitas and beef quesadillas.”
  4. Beef ribs Net +1
    “I really enjoyed their Crispy Nachos with Guacamole & several dips, street style Corn & Beef Ribs. For the dessert, the Churros was perfectly cooked, I loved it.”
  5. Beetroot salad Net +1
    “UPDATE: I did return, one week later, and it was livelier. This time I tried the Beetroot Salad that at Dhs 45 could be a little larger.”
  6. Berryland Net +1
    “Their mocktails not only looks good,it also tastes amazing.We tried their carribean sea,el dorado,berryland and chido.Highly recommend their mocktails.”
  7. Burrito Net +1
    “And even the burrito is given a special twist- the chef cooks the stuffed burrito slightly to give it a crunchy bite …excellent.”
  8. Burrito mar y tierra Net +1
    “We had burrito rojo and burrito mar y tierra. Both are just so good and very delicious! Every bite was savory and wonderful. Our burrito cravings were definitely satisfied.”
  9. Cheese fondue Net +1
    “How can we miss to have Cheese Fondue when we are at Mexican cantina 😍. .. made up with smoked cheese, pickled mushrooms & jalapeños, served with green apples, serrano oil & corn bread. Eat it while it’s super hot to get the amazing flavors 🤩”
  10. Chicken fajita Net +1
    “Chicken Fajita was amazing.”
  11. Chicken quesadillas Net +1
    “The food was absolutely delicious - we ordered the chicken quesadillas (it comes in three - so if you're a couple you're gonna have to figure out who gets the last piece! or order two so you have three between each of you) we also ordered the Chicken Wings (the picture below is just a plate of what's left!”
  12. Corn salad Net +1
    “The corn salad and bean salad was fresh and clean”
  13. Crispy churros wit chocolate sauce Net +1
    “Dessert was crispy churros wit chocolate sauce.”
  14. Crispy nachos with guacamole & several dips Net +1
    “I really enjoyed their Crispy Nachos with Guacamole & several dips, street style Corn & Beef Ribs. For the dessert, the Churros was perfectly cooked, I loved it.”
  15. Cuban wrap Net +1
    “Cuban wrap had rice and slow cooked beef wrapped tight and perfect fried fries. Beautifully presented. Crispy fries.”
  16. El dorado Net +1
    “Their mocktails not only looks good,it also tastes amazing.We tried their carribean sea,el dorado,berryland and chido.Highly recommend their mocktails.”
  17. Fiery muchacha Net +1
    “Great Mexican food made by Mexican chefs. Delicious margaritas (my fave is fiery Muchacha) which are a excellent value during happy hour.”
  18. Friday brunch Net +1
    “Muchachas Mexican Cantina in Holiday Inn Express Al Safa just reopened and we visited them for the Miss Chief Friday brunch this Friday. The venue is chic and charming with Mexican inspired interiors. Their cocktails are perfectly handcrafted and the food is authentic, rich in flavor and oh-so-delicious. Our whole Friday brunch experience was enhanced by the awesome Latin music.”
  19. Frozen margaritas Net +1
    “They have a great vibe, excellent Spanish playlist, great food with plenty of drink options from the bar including frozen margaritas! They also hold a Friday brunch. Loved the shrimp tostadas. Def worth a visit.”
  20. House red Net +1
    “Got into the happy hour bracket, good house red. Will be back.”
  21. Manga habanero chicken wings Net +1
    “it was too good we forgot to take a photo) and the Manga Habanero Chicken Wings (Which was sweet but gradually got really spicy towards the end) They also serve chips with dips and their salsa!”
  22. Mexican churros Net +1
    “Also tried some yummy mexican churros with chocolate sauce as dessert.”
  23. Nacho with beef Net +1
    “- Nacho with beef: Nachos was delicious with julienne sliced meats. The size was big enough”
  24. Nachos with guacamole Net +1
    “We tried toastada, tortilla soup,nachos with guacamole, vegetarian tacos. All tasted good.”
  25. Piquillo & black bean quesadillas Net +1
    “Then comes the Piquillo & Black Bean Quesadillas... made with blue corn tortillas, charred tomato salsa & shredded mozzarella. This is one of the most loved dish.”
  26. Prawn tostadas Net +1
    “It’s a hidden gem that serves authentic Mexican food. I enjoyed the several variety of tacos and prawn tostadas. And the guacamole was so delicious.”
  27. Quesabirrias Net +1
    “They have the best Quesabirrias in town.”
  28. Quesadillas Net +1
    “Everything from the tacos to the ceviche, quesadillas and tostadas were top-notch, and Eduardo’s hospitality made the day!”
  29. Salmon Net +1
    “The salmon wich was placed on a bed of Arugula was seasoned just right and so fresh in taste.”
  30. Saturday brunch set menu Net +1
    “They offer a Saturday brunch set menu. Everything in it is delicious! And the drinks are included. 1-4 pm.”
  31. Shrimp fajita Net +1
    “The shrimp fajita and guacamole were standout dishes, and the margaritas were perfect.”
  32. Shrimp tostadas Net +1
    “They have a great vibe, excellent Spanish playlist, great food with plenty of drink options from the bar including frozen margaritas! They also hold a Friday brunch. Loved the shrimp tostadas. Def worth a visit.”
  33. Taco chips with spicy salsa Net +1
    “Taco chips with spicy salsa as the starter,”
  34. Toastada Net +1
    “We tried toastada, tortilla soup,nachos with guacamole, vegetarian tacos. All tasted good.”
  35. Tomato & toasted pepper salad Net +1
    “The Tomato & Toasted pepper salad was made with all fresh ingredients...”
  36. Vegetarian tacos Net +1
    “We tried toastada, tortilla soup,nachos with guacamole, vegetarian tacos. All tasted good.”
  37. Zucchini tostada Net +1
    “We also tried the Zucchini Tostada... grilled Zucchini, huitlacoche salsa, piquillo puree.... a perfect crispy house made queso. Perfect for a quick bite.”

Drinks 4

  1. Coconut-strawberry mocktail Net +1
    “Cocktails and mocktails are amazing, strongly recommend to try the coconut-strawberry mocktail - best I ever had.”
  2. Lemon/ passion fruit and strawberry mojito Net +1
    “to was it all down a nice Lemon/ Passion fruit and strawberry mojito,”
  3. Sangria Net +1
    “Super tasty Mexican food. I was staying in holiday inn and it was so convenient to go in the restaurant. Their Sangria is a must have!!”
  4. Spicy drink Net +1
    “Since im non alcoholic i judge only the spicy and lemongrass which were amazing. Mexican drinks specialty is spicy drink and this was def one.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try soup. Order the tortilla soup if you want the dish most consistently singled out by returning diners.

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Visit happy hour. For margaritas, aim for the daily 5–8PM happy hour and choose frozen or on-the-rocks styles.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Holiday Inn Express
Al Wasl, Dubai
04 327 5878
Mon3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Late service

One customer said food was refused after 9PM despite published timings suggesting a midnight closing time.

Small portions

Some diners found the taco portions too small, and one described the drinks-and-nibbles portions as bite-sized.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

99AED

Taco Tuesday

“Tuesdays they have a great deal, taco Tuesday which gives you endless tacos plus an alcoholic drink for 99AED”
Google review · May 2026
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Muchachas Mexican Cantina is a compact, colourful restaurant in Al Wasl that suits relaxed dinners, drinks with friends and small celebrations. The menu covers familiar Mexican favourites alongside dishes reviewers return for, especially tortilla soup and quesabirrias. Tacos, fajitas, burritos, ceviche, guacamole and churros also feature prominently in customer experiences.

The drinks are a major part of the appeal. Daily happy hour from 5–8PM includes seven margarita varieties served frozen or on the rocks, and reviewers also recommend the sangria and fiery Muchacha margarita. The setting is casual and upbeat, with bright decor, Latin music and occasional live performances; it can also work for a family birthday or a quieter weekday meal.

Value depends on what you order. Reported offers include Taco Tuesday with endless tacos and an alcoholic drink for 99AED, while older reviews mention business lunches from 49 to 89 AED and one at 58 AED. Hotel parking is available, including basement parking.

Portions have seemed small to some diners, non-alcoholic drinks have been called overpriced, and late-night kitchen service has been inconsistent, so confirm food availability if arriving after 9PM. One review also raises a serious concern about an inappropriate chef comment, despite praising the food and management response.

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