Generous burritos
Burritos are described as generously filled, with thick sauces and sour cream that help them hold together.
Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Irise Building
Barsha Heights
Taqado Mexican Kitchen is a Mexican restaurant in Barsha Heights, known in reviews for generously filled burritos and hot, freshly prepared tacos. It is a casual spot for dine-in or delivery, with outdoor seating when the limited indoor area feels too tight.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,221 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Plant-based choice
The Impossible selection gives plant-based diners a meat-free option, and one reviewer enjoyed it without the mock meat.
Hot tacos
Tacos are often praised for arriving hot, fresh and filling, including the birria and chicken Achiote versions.
Sauce counter
A separate counter has complimentary sauces, including a smoked habanero-style hot sauce that reviewers recommend trying.
Quick delivery
One delivery customer received an order at their apartment in under 20 minutes, with burritos, quesadillas and chicken tenders all described as tasty.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating is available if you would rather not use the small indoor dining area.
What to Eat at Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Irise Building 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 - Irise Building, 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 - Irise Building got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Quesadilla Net +5
“The staffs were so friendly and the quesadilla was freshly prepared and it was hot and tasted damn good too.”
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“The staffs were so friendly and the quesadilla was freshly prepared and it was hot and tasted damn good too.”January 2022
“Amazing food and staffs , loved the quesadillas with melted cheese - it was too delicious”May 2024
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Birria tacos Net +2
“The Birria tacos and the chicken Achiote tacos were amazing especially.”
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“The Birria tacos and the chicken Achiote tacos were amazing especially.”February 2025
“My new favorite! Birria tacos and beef burrito are a must. Staff also really nice, I prefer to come dine in instead of ordering.”August 2025
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Chicken burritos Net +2
“Some other zero-regret choices: Chicken Burritos (filled with guac and sour cream kf course), the Crispy Tacos and literally the entire breakfast menu.”
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“Some other zero-regret choices: Chicken Burritos (filled with guac and sour cream kf course), the Crispy Tacos and literally the entire breakfast menu.”May 2019
“I ve order chicken and beef burritos and I really loved them. Food arrived quick and was still hot when delivered. Highly recommended 😊”June 2022
Honorable mentions (20)
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Barbacoa soft tacos Net +1
“Loved the barbacoa with the soft tacos, the churros chocolate sauce was too dark for me. I can't make the case to give it 5 stars but it's worth visiting for sure. Barbacoa Tacos 7.7/10 Churros 6.8/10”
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“Loved the barbacoa with the soft tacos, the churros chocolate sauce was too dark for me. I can't make the case to give it 5 stars but it's worth visiting for sure. Barbacoa Tacos 7.7/10 Churros 6.8/10”June 2022
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Beef burrito Net +1
“My new favorite! Birria tacos and beef burrito are a must. Staff also really nice, I prefer to come dine in instead of ordering.”
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“My new favorite! Birria tacos and beef burrito are a must. Staff also really nice, I prefer to come dine in instead of ordering.”August 2025
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Beef burritos Net +1
“I ve order chicken and beef burritos and I really loved them. Food arrived quick and was still hot when delivered. Highly recommended 😊”
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“I ve order chicken and beef burritos and I really loved them. Food arrived quick and was still hot when delivered. Highly recommended 😊”June 2022
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Breakfast burrito Net +1
“The breakfast burrito is so good. I love the hot sauce there 😊”
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“The breakfast burrito is so good. I love the hot sauce there 😊”May 2023
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Burrito Net +1
“They literally put so much beef BBQ in my burrito that I had to say THATS enough. something I've never experienced with chipotle 🤣”
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“They literally put so much beef BBQ in my burrito that I had to say THATS enough. something I've never experienced with chipotle 🤣”September 2024
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Chicken achiote tacos Net +1
“The Birria tacos and the chicken Achiote tacos were amazing especially.”
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“The Birria tacos and the chicken Achiote tacos were amazing especially.”February 2025
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Chicken tenders Net +1
“Nice little Mexican kitchen. I order delivery and they have it to my apartment in under 20 minutes so it’s very fast. Prices are decent and food is good. So far I’ve had the burrito, quesadillas, and chicken tenders. All pretty tasty and modestly priced, I can recommend.”
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Review excerpts
“Nice little Mexican kitchen. I order delivery and they have it to my apartment in under 20 minutes so it’s very fast. Prices are decent and food is good. So far I’ve had the burrito, quesadillas, and chicken tenders. All pretty tasty and modestly priced, I can recommend.”January 2023
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Chocoflan dessert Net +1
“The chocoflan dessert was tasty and worth trying.”
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“The chocoflan dessert was tasty and worth trying.”December 2025
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Churros Net +1
“Have my dinner here with soft tacos and churros. I'd like to thank Elvie who is really friebdly and made great recommendations. Especially enjoyed the churros.”
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“Have my dinner here with soft tacos and churros. I'd like to thank Elvie who is really friebdly and made great recommendations. Especially enjoyed the churros.”December 2024
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Crispy tacos Net +1
“Some other zero-regret choices: Chicken Burritos (filled with guac and sour cream kf course), the Crispy Tacos and literally the entire breakfast menu.”
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“Some other zero-regret choices: Chicken Burritos (filled with guac and sour cream kf course), the Crispy Tacos and literally the entire breakfast menu.”May 2019
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Crunchy chicken tacos Net +1
“Our sweet host Bobby made our delectable Burritos , quesadilla and Crunchy chicken Tacos.”
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“Our sweet host Bobby made our delectable Burritos , quesadilla and Crunchy chicken Tacos.”July 2025
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Impossible burritos Net +1
“Ordered their veg tacos and impossible burritos (minus the mock meat) Boy was that a delicious meal!! Perfect balance of everything, fresh ingredients and the servers are super friendly too.”
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“Ordered their veg tacos and impossible burritos (minus the mock meat) Boy was that a delicious meal!! Perfect balance of everything, fresh ingredients and the servers are super friendly too.”April 2023
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Mexican chicken 33 aed fiesta meal Net +1
“I tried the Mexican Chicken 33 AED Fiesta Meal at Taqado. It was decent and filling for the price. The portion size was good enough to satisfy hunger, and the flavors were okay, though nothing very special.”
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“I tried the Mexican Chicken 33 AED Fiesta Meal at Taqado. It was decent and filling for the price. The portion size was good enough to satisfy hunger, and the flavors were okay, though nothing very special.”February 2026
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Mucha lucha protein bowl Net +1
“Excellent Mucha lucha protein bowl and quesadillas.”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent Mucha lucha protein bowl and quesadillas.”April 2023
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Quesdillas chili con carne Net +1
“Taqado Mexican Kitchen - my favorite Mexican go-to spot in Dubai! You have to try their Quesdillas Chili con Carne, it’s to die for (and no, it’s not spicy by default so don’t worry).”
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Review excerpts
“Taqado Mexican Kitchen - my favorite Mexican go-to spot in Dubai! You have to try their Quesdillas Chili con Carne, it’s to die for (and no, it’s not spicy by default so don’t worry).”May 2019
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Sante fe grilled chicken salad Net +1
“The quality is consistently on point, love the menu and the “impossible selection” which is plant based meat! My last order was the Sante Fe grilled chicken salad and the “self assembly” tacos, the perfect finger food ! ❤️🔥…hey’ and of course the sweet potato fries 👌🏻”
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Review excerpts
“The quality is consistently on point, love the menu and the “impossible selection” which is plant based meat! My last order was the Sante Fe grilled chicken salad and the “self assembly” tacos, the perfect finger food ! ❤️🔥…hey’ and of course the sweet potato fries 👌🏻”April 2022
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Smoked harbanero hot sauce Net +1
“We tried them out with a side of french fries and we recommend you to try the smoked harbanero hot sauce.”
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“We tried them out with a side of french fries and we recommend you to try the smoked harbanero hot sauce.”December 2025
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Smoresdilla Net +1
“I also just tried a new item on their new dessert menu, Smoresdilla, and I will definitely go back for more. Its tortilla filled with Nutella and Marshellows, all melted into one another.👌🏻 The staff are very friendly, there is Free Wifi & an indoor//outdoor seating area designed in this cool, young & industrial style!”
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“I also just tried a new item on their new dessert menu, Smoresdilla, and I will definitely go back for more. Its tortilla filled with Nutella and Marshellows, all melted into one another.👌🏻 The staff are very friendly, there is Free Wifi & an indoor//outdoor seating area designed in this cool, young & industrial style!”May 2019
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Sweet potato fries Net +1
“The quality is consistently on point, love the menu and the “impossible selection” which is plant based meat! My last order was the Sante Fe grilled chicken salad and the “self assembly” tacos, the perfect finger food ! ❤️🔥…hey’ and of course the sweet potato fries 👌🏻”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The quality is consistently on point, love the menu and the “impossible selection” which is plant based meat! My last order was the Sante Fe grilled chicken salad and the “self assembly” tacos, the perfect finger food ! ❤️🔥…hey’ and of course the sweet potato fries 👌🏻”April 2022
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Veg tacos Net +1
“Ordered their veg tacos and impossible burritos (minus the mock meat) Boy was that a delicious meal!! Perfect balance of everything, fresh ingredients and the servers are super friendly too.”
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Review excerpts
“Ordered their veg tacos and impossible burritos (minus the mock meat) Boy was that a delicious meal!! Perfect balance of everything, fresh ingredients and the servers are super friendly too.”April 2023
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Hot latte Net +1
“P. S Shoutout for the best hot latte with a hint of cinnamon made to perfection !”
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“P. S Shoutout for the best hot latte with a hint of cinnamon made to perfection !”July 2025
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Jarritos beverage Net +1
“To complete the meal, don’t forget to add a Jarritos beverage; the lime flavor is excellent.”
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“To complete the meal, don’t forget to add a Jarritos beverage; the lime flavor is excellent.”December 2025
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Spicy mexican cola Net +1
“One must definitely try the spicy mexican cola too”
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Review excerpts
“One must definitely try the spicy mexican cola too”January 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Find the entrance. The restaurant is inside the Irise building, so go indoors after maps brings you there rather than searching among the outside shops.
Check availability. Before ordering a specific taco style, confirm it is available; one customer received soft tacos after asking for crispy ones.
Try sauces. Use the complimentary sauce counter with fries or your main dish; a reviewer specifically recommended the smoked harbanero hot sauce.
Try breakfast. For a morning visit, the breakfast burrito with coffee or avocado toast with coffee was reported at 23 AED from 8am to noon.
Plan the visit
Practical details
I-Rise - Street 14B
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Cramped indoors
Indoor seating is limited and can feel cramped or uncomfortable, so the outdoor area may be preferable.
Price changes
A long-time customer objected to Birria bowls being treated as automatically large and to the sweet potato base changing from free to AED 3.
Order mismatch
One customer ordered crispy tacos but received soft tacos without being told the crispy version was unavailable, followed by a rude interaction.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
33 AED
Mexican Chicken Fiesta Meal
“I tried the Mexican Chicken 33 AED Fiesta Meal at Taqado”Google review · February 2026
23 AED
breakfast burrito with coffee or avocado toast with coffee
“You choose either breakfast burrito with coffee or avocado toast with coffee for 23 AED from 8am-12 and the pm”Google review · May 2023
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The Bottom Line
Taqado Mexican Kitchen in Barsha Heights is a casual Mexican restaurant for burritos, tacos, quesadillas and bowls, with both dine-in and delivery appearing in the reviews. The strongest food mentions centre on generous burritos, birria tacos, chicken Achiote tacos and quesadillas filled with melted cheese. The Impossible selection also gives plant-based diners an option, including one reviewer who ordered it without the mock meat.
There are useful extras beyond the main dishes. A complimentary sauce counter includes several choices, and the smoked harbanero hot sauce gets a specific recommendation. Chocoflan and churros are also mentioned, while breakfast reviewers liked the breakfast burrito with coffee and reported a 23 AED combo from 8am to noon.
A Mexican Chicken Fiesta Meal was described as filling at 33 AED, though the flavour was considered fairly ordinary. Service is usually described as quick, friendly and accommodating, and one delivery arrived in under 20 minutes. Families have called the space kid-friendly, but indoor seating is limited and can feel cramped; outdoor seating is available.
The restaurant is inside the Irise building, which can be easy to miss after reaching the map location. Check taco availability before ordering, especially if you specifically want crispy tacos.