Generous burritos
A lunch review praised the burrito for generous fillings and a good choice of fillings.
Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Dubai Media City
Dubai Internet City
Taqado Mexican Kitchen is a casual Mexican restaurant in Dubai Internet City, known in reviews for burritos, quesadillas and quick lunches. You can order familiar favourites such as the signature quesadilla or beef bowl, with friendly counter service and a menu that also includes lighter options.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
761 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick service
One visit had orders arriving in under five minutes, making it useful for a fast lunch.
Fresh preparation
A long-standing review says food is freshly prepared in front of customers, so the order is assembled visibly.
Sauce variety
The restaurant has a broad selection of sauces; one reviewer found them consistently good and flavourful.
Lunch convenience
A busy Friday lunchtime still had friendly service, an available table and street parking outside.
Lighter options
Reviews mention low-carb salads, a veggie menu and nutribowls for diners watching calories.
What to Eat at Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Dubai Media City 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 Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Dubai Media City, 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.
These items at Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Dubai Media City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef bowl Net +1
“The food was good! I had the beef bowl and it was amazing”
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“The food was good! I had the beef bowl and it was amazing”September 2025
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Chicken quesadillas Net +1
“The chicken quesadillas were wonderful, although they were missing the sour cream.”
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“The chicken quesadillas were wonderful, although they were missing the sour cream.”February 2024
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Classic burrito Net +1
“From low carb salads to the irresistible classic burrito, Taqado has you covered.”
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“From low carb salads to the irresistible classic burrito, Taqado has you covered.”February 2019
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Coconut tres leches cake Net +1
“We also tried the new coconut tres leches cake which was delicious.”
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“We also tried the new coconut tres leches cake which was delicious.”October 2024
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Crispy tacos Net +1
“Food was amazing and well prepared. We tried their signature quesadilla and crispy tacos. Both were really delicious.”
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“Food was amazing and well prepared. We tried their signature quesadilla and crispy tacos. Both were really delicious.”August 2025
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Mucha lucha salad Net +1
“The Mucha Lucha salad (AED 10,34) which includes quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, egg, crispy corn strips and marinated chicken was fresh and tasty. However the salad is overpriced relative to the portion size and ingredients.”
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“The Mucha Lucha salad (AED 10,34) which includes quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, egg, crispy corn strips and marinated chicken was fresh and tasty. However the salad is overpriced relative to the portion size and ingredients.”January 2024
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Quesadilla Net +1
“Good food they recommend quesadilla , all the staff very kind and knowlegeable for the menu, Especial mention to erine ,kwin ,subbu and Princess”
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“Good food they recommend quesadilla , all the staff very kind and knowlegeable for the menu, Especial mention to erine ,kwin ,subbu and Princess”August 2026
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Signature quesadilla Net +1
“Food was amazing and well prepared. We tried their signature quesadilla and crispy tacos. Both were really delicious.”
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“Food was amazing and well prepared. We tried their signature quesadilla and crispy tacos. Both were really delicious.”August 2025
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The box Net +1
“My favorite in their menu is The Box - if you like to mix and match your food and have plenty of different textures and flavors in 1 mouthfull - this is the option to go for. Super tasty, super healthy, super friendly - Place for everyone.”
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“My favorite in their menu is The Box - if you like to mix and match your food and have plenty of different textures and flavors in 1 mouthfull - this is the option to go for. Super tasty, super healthy, super friendly - Place for everyone.”February 2017
What to Avoid (1)
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Burrito vegetarian style Net −1
“I ordered tonight a burrito vegetarian style through deliveroo. Smth terrible has arrived. I really can't eat this thing cause it has so much of black pepper in it. There is no sweetness,nothing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered tonight a burrito vegetarian style through deliveroo. Smth terrible has arrived. I really can't eat this thing cause it has so much of black pepper in it. There is no sweetness,nothing.”July 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Tuesday. If your schedule allows, Taco Tuesday was specifically praised as a good-value lunch deal.
Check add-ons. If ordering quesadillas, confirm the extras: one customer said chicken quesadillas arrived without sour cream.
Prefer dine-in. For more predictable timing, consider eating in rather than relying on delivery, which some reviews describe as late.
Look outside. If driving, check the street parking outside; one Friday lunchtime visitor found it available.
Allow patience. Fresh preparation can occasionally take time; one delayed order came with complimentary nachos.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Media City Building 7 - Ground Floor
Al Sufouh - Dubai Media City, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
A delivery review warned that orders may not arrive on time and advised choosing another restaurant.
Order mismatch
One customer felt the delivered food did not match the online picture and found the taste disappointing.
Price concern
A reviewer considered the regular pricing a little high for returning regularly.
Food safety
One customer reported finding a stone in a burrito, despite otherwise liking the food and menu.
Uneven atmosphere
A customer described the atmosphere as not very good and viewed the branch as mainly delivery-based.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 10,34
Mucha Lucha salad
“The Mucha Lucha salad (AED 10,34) which includes quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, egg, crispy corn strips and marinated chicken was fresh and tasty”Google review · January 2024
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The Bottom Line
Taqado Mexican Kitchen is a casual spot in Dubai Internet City for Mexican-style fast food, with burritos, quesadillas, tacos and bowls among the dishes reviewers actually order. The signature quesadilla and crispy tacos were both praised, while another customer called the beef bowl amazing. Breakfast also gets a positive mention, and the menu includes low-carb salads, a veggie menu and nutribowls for lighter eating.
The branch works well for a quick lunch. One busy Friday visitor found a seat easily, noted street parking outside and liked the generous burrito fillings. Another said orders arrived in under five minutes.
The setting is generally described as cosy, calm or casual, though one reviewer felt the atmosphere was weaker and saw it as mainly delivery-based. Service is a consistent strength, with reviews describing the counter team as welcoming, attentive and helpful when explaining the menu. Taco Tuesday is specifically mentioned as a good deal.
Pricing may feel high for regular visits, and the Mucha Lucha salad was called overpriced for its portion. For delivery, take extra care: reviews mention late arrivals, a mismatch between pictures and food, and one poorly handled order. Dine-in may be the safer choice when timing and order accuracy matter.