Beachfront setting
Outdoor tables sit directly by the beach, with clear views across the water, harbour and yachts.
Nakhlat Jumeira
Señor Pico is a beachfront Mexican restaurant in Nakhlat Jumeira, suited to relaxed meals with sea views, sunset seating and cocktails. Reviews point to standout dishes including tuna ceviche, tacos and churros, with both indoor and outdoor tables for families, couples and groups.
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Outdoor tables sit directly by the beach, with clear views across the water, harbour and yachts.
Several reviews single out the tacos, including barbacoa beef, Baja fish, shrimp, duck and al pastor options.
The churros are repeatedly praised for a crisp exterior, fluffy centre and chocolate sauce.
Many guests describe the service as warm and efficient, with staff checking on pacing and practical details.
Children are welcome, with reviews mentioning kid-friendly food, sand play and customised nachos.
Cocktails are a major draw, with balanced margaritas, generous pours and named favourites such as Luna Roja.
Some evenings include live DJ or music performances that add energy without always overwhelming the beach setting.
Several diners found the portions generous, particularly for starters and group meals.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Señor Pico at Palm West Beach, Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“As for the food, we shared the nachos as an appetizer, which were excellent—fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sharing.”
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“As for the food, we shared the nachos as an appetizer, which were excellent—fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sharing.”November 2024
“Better value to be found elsewhere- would recommend to just get the nachos & a beer.”March 2024
“But what was absolutely divine were the churros - crispy yet soft and fluffy with a rich chocolate sauce.”
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“But what was absolutely divine were the churros - crispy yet soft and fluffy with a rich chocolate sauce.”November 2022
“churros were the best I've tasted anywhere- fluffy in the middle, crunchy on the outside, not too sweet with a delicious chocolate sauce, the churros were beautifully cooked to perfection...”April 2024
“The first bite of the tacos took me back to the authentic Miami Mexican restaurants. My favs were the Beef and Duck Tacos.”
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“The first bite of the tacos took me back to the authentic Miami Mexican restaurants. My favs were the Beef and Duck Tacos.”January 2021
“Some of the must try are Nachos, Chicken Wings with Mild Guava Sauce, Tuna Ceviche, Green Kale Salad, Chicken Pico Tacos, Duck Tacos and of course the Churros and all of them were 😋😋😋💯💯💯”October 2023
“We ordered tacos and fajitas and it was delicious. Service was ok, but not that great. All dishes were served together so we ended up eating cold food.”
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“We ordered tacos and fajitas and it was delicious. Service was ok, but not that great. All dishes were served together so we ended up eating cold food.”December 2023
“The main course, however, was a bit of a letdown. We had the fajitas, which, while decent, felt somewhat average compared to the rest of the meal.”November 2024
“The cauliflowers and guacamole were the best parts of the meal.”
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“The cauliflowers and guacamole were the best parts of the meal.”January 2024
“The guacamole was tasty (could have used a little more jalapeno),”April 2024
“The tacos, which are the cornerstone of any Mexican dining experience, were nothing short of exceptional. The fillings, ranging from tender, marinated carne asada to succulent al pastor pork, were expertly prepared and served on freshly made, soft corn tortillas that provided the ideal canvas for the bold flavors.”
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“The tacos, which are the cornerstone of any Mexican dining experience, were nothing short of exceptional. The fillings, ranging from tender, marinated carne asada to succulent al pastor pork, were expertly prepared and served on freshly made, soft corn tortillas that provided the ideal canvas for the bold flavors.”June 2024
“One order of Baja fish tacos plus one order of shrimp tacos equals 2 fabulous dinners. I often say tacos are simple but not easy. These were just fabulous.”
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“One order of Baja fish tacos plus one order of shrimp tacos equals 2 fabulous dinners. I often say tacos are simple but not easy. These were just fabulous.”September 2024
“I had the beef chorizo enchilada which was fantastic!”
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“I had the beef chorizo enchilada which was fantastic!”March 2022
“The first bite of the tacos took me back to the authentic Miami Mexican restaurants. My favs were the Beef and Duck Tacos.”
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“The first bite of the tacos took me back to the authentic Miami Mexican restaurants. My favs were the Beef and Duck Tacos.”January 2021
“We had the Margarita which was good but really recommend that you try the Calabacitas : the zucchini filling was amazing and their nachos”
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“We had the Margarita which was good but really recommend that you try the Calabacitas : the zucchini filling was amazing and their nachos”February 2022
“The tacos, which are the cornerstone of any Mexican dining experience, were nothing short of exceptional. The fillings, ranging from tender, marinated carne asada to succulent al pastor pork, were expertly prepared and served on freshly made, soft corn tortillas that provided the ideal canvas for the bold flavors.”
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“The tacos, which are the cornerstone of any Mexican dining experience, were nothing short of exceptional. The fillings, ranging from tender, marinated carne asada to succulent al pastor pork, were expertly prepared and served on freshly made, soft corn tortillas that provided the ideal canvas for the bold flavors.”June 2024
“Some of the must try are Nachos, Chicken Wings with Mild Guava Sauce, Tuna Ceviche, Green Kale Salad, Chicken Pico Tacos, Duck Tacos and of course the Churros and all of them were 😋😋😋💯💯💯”
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“Some of the must try are Nachos, Chicken Wings with Mild Guava Sauce, Tuna Ceviche, Green Kale Salad, Chicken Pico Tacos, Duck Tacos and of course the Churros and all of them were 😋😋😋💯💯💯”October 2023
“Some of the must try are Nachos, Chicken Wings with Mild Guava Sauce, Tuna Ceviche, Green Kale Salad, Chicken Pico Tacos, Duck Tacos and of course the Churros and all of them were 😋😋😋💯💯💯”
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“Some of the must try are Nachos, Chicken Wings with Mild Guava Sauce, Tuna Ceviche, Green Kale Salad, Chicken Pico Tacos, Duck Tacos and of course the Churros and all of them were 😋😋😋💯💯💯”October 2023
“The crispy cauliflower, the lamb birria, the fish tacos - all amazing. Well done chefs. Thank you!”
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“The crispy cauliflower, the lamb birria, the fish tacos - all amazing. Well done chefs. Thank you!”November 2024
“The crispy cauliflower, the lamb birria, the fish tacos - all amazing. Well done chefs. Thank you!”
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“The crispy cauliflower, the lamb birria, the fish tacos - all amazing. Well done chefs. Thank you!”November 2024
“Some of the must try are Nachos, Chicken Wings with Mild Guava Sauce, Tuna Ceviche, Green Kale Salad, Chicken Pico Tacos, Duck Tacos and of course the Churros and all of them were 😋😋😋💯💯💯”
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“Some of the must try are Nachos, Chicken Wings with Mild Guava Sauce, Tuna Ceviche, Green Kale Salad, Chicken Pico Tacos, Duck Tacos and of course the Churros and all of them were 😋😋😋💯💯💯”October 2023
“Their Guac and homemade chips were so authentic.”
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“Their Guac and homemade chips were so authentic.”January 2021
“Their Guac and homemade chips were so authentic.”
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“Their Guac and homemade chips were so authentic.”January 2021
“The crispy cauliflower, the lamb birria, the fish tacos - all amazing. Well done chefs. Thank you!”
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“The crispy cauliflower, the lamb birria, the fish tacos - all amazing. Well done chefs. Thank you!”November 2024
“Drinks are top ( Luna Roja is a must try).”
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“Drinks are top ( Luna Roja is a must try).”August 2023
“My favourite classic Margarita was the best & also the Mai Tai Mexican way, and even his cocktails were fab 😍😍”
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“My favourite classic Margarita was the best & also the Mai Tai Mexican way, and even his cocktails were fab 😍😍”October 2023
“Food was amazing, margaritas was very well balanced and the ambience was very good.”
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“Food was amazing, margaritas was very well balanced and the ambience was very good.”March 2025
“Their mixed bowl was like a deconstructed burrito and so well balanced.”
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“Their mixed bowl was like a deconstructed burrito and so well balanced.”January 2021
“I particularly enjoyed the pineapple fresca, which was a refreshing drink with just the right amount of sweetness.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the pineapple fresca, which was a refreshing drink with just the right amount of sweetness.”April 2023
“Also two dishes were very interesting to us: the Mango salad, signature quesadillas and the wings dish were both the highlight.”
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“Also two dishes were very interesting to us: the Mango salad, signature quesadillas and the wings dish were both the highlight.”November 2022
“the tuna tartare was fabulous,”
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“the tuna tartare was fabulous,”April 2024
“The veggie quesadillas were nice, however everything else had the flavor of Indian spices in them.”
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“The veggie quesadillas were nice, however everything else had the flavor of Indian spices in them.”September 2022
“Also two dishes were very interesting to us: the Mango salad, signature quesadillas and the wings dish were both the highlight.”
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“Also two dishes were very interesting to us: the Mango salad, signature quesadillas and the wings dish were both the highlight.”November 2022
Mixed feedback
“The shrimp tacos my companions ordered were also a highlight, as they were well-cooked and flavorful.”
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“The shrimp tacos my companions ordered were also a highlight, as they were well-cooked and flavorful.”April 2023
“One order of Baja fish tacos plus one order of shrimp tacos equals 2 fabulous dinners. I often say tacos are simple but not easy. These were just fabulous.”September 2024
“My favourite classic Margarita was the best & also the Mai Tai Mexican way, and even his cocktails were fab 😍😍”
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“My favourite classic Margarita was the best & also the Mai Tai Mexican way, and even his cocktails were fab 😍😍”October 2023
“The beef barbacoa tacos were 3/5, it felt like it was missing something.”
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“The beef barbacoa tacos were 3/5, it felt like it was missing something.”January 2024
“The chocoflan was 2/5 because of the dense chocolate base which felt lazy, and the strange chewy chocolate praline.”
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“The chocoflan was 2/5 because of the dense chocolate base which felt lazy, and the strange chewy chocolate praline.”January 2024
“Also the frozen Margherita was meh!”
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“Also the frozen Margherita was meh!”September 2022
“The hibiscus Fresca was not at all what I expected and was a let down. It was served warm and without any ice.”
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“The hibiscus Fresca was not at all what I expected and was a let down. It was served warm and without any ice.”January 2024
Book ahead. Reserve in summer if you want indoor seating; one walk-in group was offered outdoor tables only and found it too hot.
Arrive early. For an outdoor sunset table, arrive early: a review says the restaurant was packed by the time the diners left.
Check parking. Factor in parking charges when budgeting; one weekday lunch visit reported paying 40 AED for two hours.
Stagger courses. Ask the team to pace appetisers and mains separately if you want to avoid dishes arriving together and cooling.
Try churros. Leave room for churros: reviews describe them as crisp outside, fluffy inside and served with chocolate sauce.
Expect outdoor weather. Outdoor seating is the main attraction, but comfort depends heavily on the weather; choose your table accordingly.
Plan the visit
In summer, outdoor seating can be uncomfortably hot, making it difficult to enjoy a meal.
A few diners reported being left without checks, forgotten drinks or long waits for attention.
Some guests felt the food and drinks were expensive for the quantity, especially at lunch.
Not every dish lands equally: reviews describe some food as bland, mild or less distinctive than expected.
One review says all dishes arrived together, leaving some food cold before it could be eaten.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“Ease on pocket - 4/5 (100 AED for 2 with liquor”Google review · March 2022
The Bottom Line
Señor Pico is a beachfront Mexican restaurant in Nakhlat Jumeira, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the sea. It suits sunset dinners, casual drinks and family meals, particularly if you want a promenade-and-beach setting rather than a purely food-focused restaurant. Reviews commonly mention tuna ceviche, tacos, churros and cocktails; the churros are often described as crisp outside, fluffy inside and paired with chocolate sauce.
The food is uneven by dish, but there are clear standouts. Baja fish, shrimp, barbacoa beef and duck tacos receive strong praise, as do the tuna tartare, nachos, crispy cauliflower and lamb birria. Portions are often described as generous, especially for starters, and children are welcome, with sand nearby and at least one family receiving customised nachos.
Service ranges from remarkably attentive to average. Some diners appreciated staff pacing courses and helping with practical details, while others waited for drinks or attention. Prices can feel high for the quantity, and one review reported 40 AED for two hours of parking.
Book ahead in summer, when walk-ins may be limited to hot outdoor tables, and arrive early if sunset seating matters. Cocktails are popular, though one review put drinks at about 80AED each.