Sobremesa - Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Name: Sobremesa - Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Address: Souk Al Bahar - Level 3 - next to Time Out Market, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971525161295

Downtown Dubai

Restaurant Closed 0 525 161 295

Sobremesa is a tequila- and mezcal-forward Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in Downtown Dubai, serving modern Mexican dishes in a warm, stylish setting. Reviews point to the creative cocktails and standout plates such as sea bass ceviche, truffle quesadillas and churros as strong reasons to linger over dinner or drinks.

Reputation Score

5.0

★★★★★

186 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mexican dishes

Reviewers highlight the shrimp ceviche, birria tacos, truffle quesadillas and open-fire steaks for bold, carefully executed flavours.

Creative cocktails

The drinks menu earns repeated praise for balanced, unusual cocktails, including the Electric Mescal, Paloma and Margarita.

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What to Eat at Sobremesa - Mexican Restaurant & Bar

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Food 5

Churros Net +4

“Churros — and this is where they really finish you.”
Open-fire steaks Net +3

“If you’re looking for the best grill in Dubai, this is definitely the place — their open-fire steaks are outstanding, and the food overall is at a very high level.”
Sea bass ceviche Net +3

“I definitely recommend trying all the tacos on the menu, and especially the sea bass ceviche. Honestly, every dish is well thought out and incredibly delicious.”
Truffle quesadillas Net +3

“The truffle quesadillas and the grilled octopus are absolutely to die for!”
Grilled sea bass Net +2

“The ceviche were especially interesting—I loved the combination of flavors, grilled sea bass was delicious 👌. The cocktails were refreshing and really set the mood.”

Honorable mentions (28)

Beef burger Net +1

“And of course food and cocktails were amazing, especially beef burger - this is MUST try!!! And…. churros - I fell in love with it!”
Beef quesadilla Net +1

“Standout dishes included the beef quesadilla, truffle quesadilla, guacamole, tacos, octopus, and chicken, each showcasing excellent balance, quality ingredients, and attention to detail.”
Birthday churro Net +1

“Dessert was excellent. Everything we tried was indulgent and well executed, with a special mention for the birthday churro brought out for one of our guests — easily the standout dessert on the menu and a genuinely thoughtful, personal touch.”
Blue fin taco Net +1

“We had quite the assortment of food from the Seabass Ceviche, Blue Fin Taco, Truffle Quesadillas and a round or two of the unlimited tacos (duck, octopus, chicken and fish). We ate to our heart’s content. And of course, we ended our night with one of the best churros we’ve ever had.”
Caesar salad Net +1

“We started with a Caesar salad, then empanadas, tacos, quesadilla, and finally a perfectly grilled sea bass. Every single dish was full of flavor and prepared to perfection with high quality ingredients.”
Chicken tacos Net +1

“I had the table side guacamole, the beef tacos, and chicken tacos. They don't have Birria tacos, which they should. In spite of that, the tacos are legit. Guac, legit. Tortillas, freaking legit! They are about South Texas quality!”
Classic elote Net +1

“Even the classic elote (street corn) was seasoned to perfection.”
Classic flan/crema caramel Net +1

“Watching the rich caramel sauce pour over the warm, crispy churro-style disc topped with ice cream was pure theater, and the classic flan/crema caramel was velvety smooth and rich.”
Complimentary popcorn Net +1

“And their complimentary popcorn… honestly, it’s the best! I could eat just that all evening :)”
Electric mescal Net +1

“The drinks are tasty - I recommend the Electric Mescal and Lipstick.”
Electric paloma Net +1

“The food is great and the bar is exceptional, the watermelon margarita and the electric Paloma are must trys!”
Fish taco Net +1

“Just had a fish taco and OH MY GOD !!!! I mean it is rare to find a mexican restaurant that serves it regardless if good or not, but now.. I've just hit the jack pot, that's it I'm hooked 😍 you guys have to try it ! Definitely coming back for many more 🥳”
Grilled octopus Net +1

“The truffle quesadillas and the grilled octopus are absolutely to die for!”
Grilled seabass Net +1

“And it was the best grilled seabass and churros that I've ever tried.”
Heirloom corn display Net +1

“The Heirloom Corn Display: Right from the start, seeing the beautiful variety of authentic Mexican corn sets the stage for a meal rooted in true tradition.”
In-house popcorn Net +1

“The food was really good- our favorite was the seabass ceviche and their in-house popcorn coated in dry-aged cheddar cheese powder.”
Lipstick Net +1

“The drinks are tasty - I recommend the Electric Mescal and Lipstick.”
Loaded nachos Net +1

“I also have to shout out the perfectly seared, succulent steak served with fresh grilled avocado and pico de gallo, and the loaded nachos that were piled high with fresh guacamole.”
Octopus Net +1

“The tacos were full of flavor and perfectly balanced, while the octopus was cooked beautifully — tender, well-seasoned, and absolutely excellent.”
Paloma Net +1

“A special thank you to bartenders Mateo and Roman, who immersed us in this world and made our visit unforgettable. I definitely recommend trying the Paloma and Margarita!”
Pavlova Net +1

“Pavlova we had was really good and culinary skills are very much evident in each dish as carefully crafted to taste authentic with great ingredients.”
Scallop dish Net +1

“We loved the scallop dish, the fish tacos and the roasted corn was delicious.”
Seabass Net +1

“Steak and seabass were incredible!”
Shrimp ceviche Net +1

“The Starters: The Shrimp Ceviche is simply out of this world. Fresh, perfectly cured, and bursting with bright, balanced citrus notes.”
Table side guacamole Net +1

“I had the table side guacamole, the beef tacos, and chicken tacos. They don't have Birria tacos, which they should. In spite of that, the tacos are legit. Guac, legit. Tortillas, freaking legit! They are about South Texas quality!”
Tres leches cake Net +1

“The food is amazing, but you have to save room for dessert: The Tres Leches cake is, without exaggeration, the best ever. It's super rich and juicy.”
Truffle cesadilia Net +1

“The best Mexican restaurant I’ve been! The tacos and truffle cesadilia are the must try! The stuff is really friendly and helpful! The atmosphere is perfect! ✨”
Welcome shot Net +1

“A particularly refined and memorable touch was the complimentary welcome shot served at the beginning of the meal — beautifully presented and thoughtfully executed.”

Drinks 2

Margarita Net +2

“The margaritas were great, but we had other drinks on the menu that were even better.”
Watermelon margarita Net +1

“The food is great and the bar is exceptional, the watermelon margarita and the electric Paloma are must trys!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try ceviche. Start with the sea bass ceviche or shrimp ceviche; both are repeatedly singled out, with the shrimp version paired with crispy tostadas.

Save room. Leave space for dessert, especially the churros; one reviewer liked them enough to order a second serving.

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Practical details

Souk Al Bahar - Level 3 - next to Time Out Market

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

0 525 161 295

Mon	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Small portions

One visitor felt the portions were on the smaller side, which may matter if you arrive hungry.

Style variation

A Southern California diner found the food different from the Mexican cuisine they knew from Mexico City and elsewhere in Mexico.

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The Bottom Line

Sobremesa is a Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in Downtown Dubai, suited to an evening of sharing plates, drinks and conversation. The menu gives you plenty to explore: reviewers repeatedly mention sea bass or shrimp ceviche, tacos, truffle quesadillas and open-fire steak. The cocktail list is a real draw too, with creative, balanced drinks and Mexican-style favourites such as Paloma and Margarita.

The room can change character depending on the visit. Saturday brunches bring DJs and an upbeat soundtrack, while some dinner reviews describe a quieter, cozy lounge atmosphere. Friday nights may include dancing or live Mexican music.

Service is consistently described as warm and attentive, and staff are happy to explain dishes or guide cocktail choices. The restaurant is close to Dubai Mall and Time Out Market, with one reviewer noting that standard parking was validated by the restaurant. Save room for dessert: churros were a recurring highlight, while tres leches and flan also earned strong praise.

A few practical cautions are worth noting. One guest found portions small, another found the food different from Mexican cooking they knew in Mexico City, and an empanada order was delayed on one visit. There is also no indoor smoking section, according to one review.

Saturday brunch was described as a good-value Dubai option, though no exact package price was provided.