Bold flavours
The menu blends Asian, Spanish and Latin influences into inventive dishes with unexpected flavour combinations.
StreetXO - One Za'abeel
Zabeel
StreetXO is a fusion restaurant on Level 4 of One Za’abeel in Zabeel, pairing Spanish, Asian and Latin-inspired dishes with a lively street-food setting. Reviews particularly highlight the Saturday brunch, creative cocktails and theatrical presentation, making it a distinctive choice for an energetic meal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
751 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brunch standout
Brunch is repeatedly praised, with the paella and La Pedroche croquette singled out as highlights.
Creative cocktails
Cocktails are a major part of the experience, with unusual flavours, playful glassware and generous servings.
Striking design
Graffiti walls, neon lights, avant-garde art and carefully designed spaces create a memorable setting.
Attentive service
Staff are often described as friendly and knowledgeable, including explaining how to eat certain dishes.
DJ atmosphere
The DJ and energetic music add a lively club-style layer to brunch and evening visits.
What to Eat at StreetXO - One Za'abeel 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 StreetXO - One Za'abeel, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of StreetXO - One Za'abeel, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Croquettes Net +2
“The croquettes are almost impossible to make, so creamy inside, with an explosion of flavor in your mouth.”
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Review excerpts
“The croquettes are almost impossible to make, so creamy inside, with an explosion of flavor in your mouth.”May 2025
“The food was top notch, especially the croquettes and churros. As a Spaniard, I can definitely say these are hands down the best croquetas and churros I’ve had in Dubai.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (18)
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Black angus so-ssam Net +1
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”October 2025
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Chicken ramen soup Net +1
“For mains, we tried the lasagna, which had an overly dominant cream flavor, while the chicken ramen soup was excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“For mains, we tried the lasagna, which had an overly dominant cream flavor, while the chicken ramen soup was excellent.”April 2025
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Churros Net +1
“The food was top notch, especially the croquettes and churros. As a Spaniard, I can definitely say these are hands down the best croquetas and churros I’ve had in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was top notch, especially the croquettes and churros. As a Spaniard, I can definitely say these are hands down the best croquetas and churros I’ve had in Dubai.”November 2025
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Churros con chocolate Net +1
“For dessert, the Fluido and Churros con Chocolate were the perfect finale, paired with a rich espresso that sealed the deal.”
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Review excerpts
“For dessert, the Fluido and Churros con Chocolate were the perfect finale, paired with a rich espresso that sealed the deal.”October 2025
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Crispy lamb wonton kebabs Net +1
“Highlights include the Hamachi tiradito with passion fruit tiger’s milk, smoky octopus tacos, and crispy lamb wonton kebabs. Every dish feels inventive and meticulously prepared.”
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Review excerpts
“Highlights include the Hamachi tiradito with passion fruit tiger’s milk, smoky octopus tacos, and crispy lamb wonton kebabs. Every dish feels inventive and meticulously prepared.”December 2025
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Deep fried wonton kebab Net +1
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”October 2025
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Firewood black cod basque style Net +1
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”October 2025
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Fluido Net +1
“For dessert, the Fluido and Churros con Chocolate were the perfect finale, paired with a rich espresso that sealed the deal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For dessert, the Fluido and Churros con Chocolate were the perfect finale, paired with a rich espresso that sealed the deal.”October 2025
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Hamachi tiradito Net +1
“Highlights include the Hamachi tiradito with passion fruit tiger’s milk, smoky octopus tacos, and crispy lamb wonton kebabs. Every dish feels inventive and meticulously prepared.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highlights include the Hamachi tiradito with passion fruit tiger’s milk, smoky octopus tacos, and crispy lamb wonton kebabs. Every dish feels inventive and meticulously prepared.”December 2025
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Kimchi croquette with tuna Net +1
“Drinks were amazing, even being not hungry at all, we decided to try the Kimchi croquette with Tuna and wow. What an experience. Definitely something to try guys!!!”
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“Drinks were amazing, even being not hungry at all, we decided to try the Kimchi croquette with Tuna and wow. What an experience. Definitely something to try guys!!!”April 2025
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La pedroche croquette Net +1
“My absolute favorites were the paella and the La Pedroche croquette -both were incredibly delicious and perfectly executed.”
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Review excerpts
“My absolute favorites were the paella and the La Pedroche croquette -both were incredibly delicious and perfectly executed.”February 2026
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Octopus tacos Net +1
“We ordered four appetizers, out of which only the octopus tacos stood out — they were flavorful, and the octopus was tender.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered four appetizers, out of which only the octopus tacos stood out — they were flavorful, and the octopus was tender.”April 2025
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Paella Net +1
“My absolute favorites were the paella and the La Pedroche croquette -both were incredibly delicious and perfectly executed.”
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Review excerpts
“My absolute favorites were the paella and the La Pedroche croquette -both were incredibly delicious and perfectly executed.”February 2026
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Smoky octopus tacos Net +1
“Highlights include the Hamachi tiradito with passion fruit tiger’s milk, smoky octopus tacos, and crispy lamb wonton kebabs. Every dish feels inventive and meticulously prepared.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highlights include the Hamachi tiradito with passion fruit tiger’s milk, smoky octopus tacos, and crispy lamb wonton kebabs. Every dish feels inventive and meticulously prepared.”December 2025
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Spicy margaritas Net +1
“Love the cocktails especially the spicy margaritas.”
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Review excerpts
“Love the cocktails especially the spicy margaritas.”February 2025
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Xxl french fries Net +1
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”October 2025
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Lasagna not lasagna Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We tried the Black Angus So-ssam, Deep Fried Wonton Kebab, Firewood Black Cod Basque Style, XXL French Fries, and Lasagna Not Lasagna, each one was a standout in its own way. The flavors were layered, daring, and perfectly executed.”October 2025
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Lava cake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The two ice creams and the lava cake were just average — nothing particularly memorable.”
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Drinks 1
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Passion fruit cocktail Net +1
“I especially loved the passion fruit cocktail, it was perfectly balanced, refreshingly tropical, and one of the best drinks I’ve had in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“I especially loved the passion fruit cocktail, it was perfectly balanced, refreshingly tropical, and one of the best drinks I’ve had in Dubai.”December 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Lasagna Net −1
“For mains, we tried the lasagna, which had an overly dominant cream flavor, while the chicken ramen soup was excellent.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“For mains, we tried the lasagna, which had an overly dominant cream flavor, while the chicken ramen soup was excellent.”April 2025
Drinks 1
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Marshmallow drink Net −1
“For example, the marshmallow drink had cardamom, which I personally don’t like at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“For example, the marshmallow drink had cardamom, which I personally don’t like at all.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try brunch. Consider the Saturday or evening brunch if you want the full food-and-music experience; reviews highlight the paella, croquette and generous repeat starters.
Share dishes. Go with friends and share plates, since one reviewer found portions small and described the menu as suitable for sharing.
Expect volume. Choose this for a lively outing rather than quiet conversation; music is described as loud, especially during energetic DJ sets.
Ask ingredients. If you have a sensitive palate or allergies, confirm ingredients carefully: reviews mention unexpected cardamom, cinnamon and one allergy mix-up.
Try mocktails. Non-alcoholic versions are available for most cocktails, with one review noting a substantial price difference from alcoholic versions.
Order theatrically. Ask about the signature serves if presentation matters; guests mention giant, heart-shaped and egg-support glassware.
Plan the visit
Practical details
One - 4th floor
Zaa'beel First - Za'abeel, Dubai
Common Concerns
Experimental flavours
Some dishes include polarising additions such as cardamom or cinnamon that may disrupt the balance for some palates.
Small portions
One dinner review found the portions small, while another described the first two brunch starters as slightly small.
Loud music
Music can be loud enough to make conversation difficult, particularly during busier evening periods.
Uneven dishes
Experiences vary by dish: one visit found bland dumplings, over-fried calamari and an overly creamy lasagna.
Allergy mistake
One guest reported that a dish contained an allergen despite the allergy being mentioned multiple times, although staff corrected it.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
80 Dhs
alcohol version
“Example the alcohol version will be 80 Dhs and the same without alcohol will be priced at 40 or 50 Dhs which show the fairness of the place despite being a premium place”Google review · April 2025
40 or 50 Dhs
same without alcohol
“Example the alcohol version will be 80 Dhs and the same without alcohol will be priced at 40 or 50 Dhs which show the fairness of the place despite being a premium place”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
StreetXO at One Za’abeel is a fusion restaurant for diners who want more than a conventional meal. You can come for a Saturday or evening brunch, order shareable plates such as paella, croquetas and tacos, or build a dinner around inventive dishes like Hamachi tiradito and black cod. The food draws on Spanish, Asian and Latin influences, with bold combinations and elaborate presentation.
The setting is a major part of the visit. Graffiti, neon and avant-garde art give the room an edgy character, while DJs and energetic music make brunch feel closer to a social night out than a quiet lunch. Service is generally attentive, and several guests appreciated staff explaining dishes or guiding them through the menu.
Come with an adventurous palate. Cardamom, cinnamon and other unexpected additions can be divisive, and one dinner review found the dumplings bland, the calamari overly fried and the lasagna too creamy. Portions have also been described as small for the price, so sharing is sensible.
Conversation may take effort when the music rises. Cocktail fans have plenty to explore, including elaborate mocktails; a review reported alcoholic versions at 80 Dhs and non-alcoholic versions at 40 or 50 Dhs.