Beachside setting
The shoreline location, sea breeze and outdoor seating make it an easy stop during a Kite Beach day.
Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Kite Beach
Umm Suqeim
Taqado Mexican Kitchen is a casual Mexican restaurant by Kite Beach in Umm Suqeim, with a beachside setting and outdoor tables. Reviews point to birria tacos, burritos and breakfast dishes as reliable reasons to stop by after a swim, walk or morning at the shore.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
924 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Birria tacos
Birria tacos are a standout, with one reviewer making them a regular end-of-beach-day tradition.
Fresh flavours
Reviews describe fresh, flavourful food, including guacamole that tastes freshly made and burritos with plenty of flavour.
Breakfast option
The branch serves breakfast early; customers specifically mention the Mexican hash and egg, coffee and breakfast burritos.
Helpful service
Several reviews describe the team as welcoming and helpful with suggestions, drinks and order customisation.
Quick meals
Some customers report fast preparation, including quick service during busy beach visits.
Churros
Churros are repeatedly mentioned as a worthwhile dessert, alongside positive comments about the restaurant’s other sweets.
Good portions
Multiple reviews call the portions generous, making the meals suitable for a substantial beach stop.
What to Eat at Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Kite Beach 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 - Kite Beach, 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 Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Kite Beach, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Burritos Net +5
“Delicious and great quality burritos prepared right in front of you.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious and great quality burritos prepared right in front of you.”March 2026
“Refreshing offerings. First timer and went for the classic Burrito.”February 2026
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Tacos Net +4
“The tacos were amazing and so tasty!! Kumar is an absolute credit to the company 🤍”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The tacos were amazing and so tasty!! Kumar is an absolute credit to the company 🤍”April 2026
“Ruth made our food really nice. Very helpful in suggesting, tasty food. Loved the tacos”July 2026
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Birria tacos Net +2
“birria tacos AMAZING, staff and service amazing, josh and ruth were so lovely they deserve a promotion!! deserts so good too definitely coming back here!”
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Review excerpts
“birria tacos AMAZING, staff and service amazing, josh and ruth were so lovely they deserve a promotion!! deserts so good too definitely coming back here!”January 2026
“Amazing food! It’s a tradition now to go to KITE beach and then end the day with Birria Tacos from Taqado! Also must try the churros! 10/10 Kumar is THE BEST server!”April 2026
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Guacamole Net +2
“As for the food — it’s consistently good! The burritos are loaded with flavor, the tacos are fresh and satisfying, and the guacamole tastes like it’s made on the spot.”
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Review excerpts
“As for the food — it’s consistently good! The burritos are loaded with flavor, the tacos are fresh and satisfying, and the guacamole tastes like it’s made on the spot.”October 2025
“Oh and the guac is sooo yummy!”October 2023
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Quesadilla Net +2
“Really enjoyed the quesadilla here!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really enjoyed the quesadilla here!”March 2026
“I tried the beef torta and quesadillas. The quesadillas were absolutely amazing, packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. However, the beef torta could have been a bit better, as I felt it lacked something to make it stand out.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (7)
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Churros Net +1
“The food is good …. The bowl, their soup and churros same you r en Mexico so delicious and fresh … also the staff r good but I need comment specific about Ruth, She used a Spanish words to say welcome (I am from Latinoamérica and is nice to feel this vibes) she was so kind and give us a good day….I recommend this brash”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The food is good …. The bowl, their soup and churros same you r en Mexico so delicious and fresh … also the staff r good but I need comment specific about Ruth, She used a Spanish words to say welcome (I am from Latinoamérica and is nice to feel this vibes) she was so kind and give us a good day….I recommend this brash”March 2026
“Amazing food! It’s a tradition now to go to KITE beach and then end the day with Birria Tacos from Taqado! Also must try the churros! 10/10 Kumar is THE BEST server!”April 2026
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Breakfast combo Net +1
“Breakfast combo great deal! The coffee is just awesome!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Breakfast combo great deal! The coffee is just awesome!”December 2024
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Chicken tenders Net +1
“The chicken tenders felt so fresh and one of the best I’ve ever had.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken tenders felt so fresh and one of the best I’ve ever had.”March 2026
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Light chicken quesadilla Net +1
“Morning 6:30 was o my craving Mexican and no doubt the meal has completed that feeling, burrito with freshly cooked rice, beans, chicken and salsa, light chicken Quesadilla with spicy sour sauce and tomato was great choice for an energetic breakfast for Monday 👏”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Morning 6:30 was o my craving Mexican and no doubt the meal has completed that feeling, burrito with freshly cooked rice, beans, chicken and salsa, light chicken Quesadilla with spicy sour sauce and tomato was great choice for an energetic breakfast for Monday 👏”November 2025
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Mexican hash and egg Net +1
“Its been 5 yrs when i last visited kite beach. mexican hash and egg still the best breakfast for me..Thank you to ruth and chef steve for my breakfast..”
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Review excerpts
“Its been 5 yrs when i last visited kite beach. mexican hash and egg still the best breakfast for me..Thank you to ruth and chef steve for my breakfast..”November 2025
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Quesadilla with marinated chicken and guacamole Net +1
“We tried the quesadilla with marinated chicken and guacamole and the tacos they were very good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the quesadilla with marinated chicken and guacamole and the tacos they were very good.”February 2021
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Burritos bowl Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Good service and food on average. I tried “burritos bowl” and “spiced fries” for 72 dhs. Price quite high.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Horchata drink Net +1
“The horchata drink was also very good and refreshing(rice milk and cinnamon).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The horchata drink was also very good and refreshing(rice milk and cinnamon).”February 2021
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Beef torta Net −1
“I tried the beef torta and quesadillas. The quesadillas were absolutely amazing, packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. However, the beef torta could have been a bit better, as I felt it lacked something to make it stand out.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I tried the beef torta and quesadillas. The quesadillas were absolutely amazing, packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. However, the beef torta could have been a bit better, as I felt it lacked something to make it stand out.”February 2025
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Fried chicken Net −1
“The fried chicken was okay but could've been more flavorful.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The fried chicken was okay but could've been more flavorful.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try birria. After a beach session, order the birria tacos; one reviewer treats them as a regular end-of-day tradition.
Save room. Add the churros to your order: they are specifically called out alongside the birria tacos as a must-try dessert.
Consider breakfast. For an early visit, look at the breakfast menu; a customer visited at 6:30 for a burrito and quesadilla.
Check deals. Ask whether the Fiesta deal is available, as one customer found it a cheaper lunch or dinner combination.
Use outdoors. Choose the terrace or outdoor tables if you want the sea view and beach atmosphere while eating.
Allow time. Service can vary, so avoid a tight schedule: one customer reported a long wait even when the restaurant was not busy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Kite Beach - 2D St
Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Service delays
One visit involved a long wait, little communication and staff appearing distracted by their phones.
High pricing
A customer described a 145-dh meal as overpriced and objected to a further 6-dh charge for extra sour cream.
Small portions
One reviewer felt portions had shrunk, describing only a tablespoon of chicken in a large bowl.
Uneven dishes
The fried chicken was considered acceptable but lacking flavour, while another review found the beef torta underwhelming.
Older outlet concerns
A 2023 visit described the branch as looking old, with hygiene and friendliness concerns.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
72 dhs
burritos bowl and spiced fries
“I tried “burritos bowl” and “spiced fries” for 72 dhs”Google review · December 2022
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The Bottom Line
Taqado Mexican Kitchen at Kite Beach is a casual Mexican stop in Umm Suqeim, especially handy when you want food before or after time by the water. The menu highlights dishes such as birria tacos, burritos, quesadillas and churros, while the outdoor seating lets you keep the beach setting part of the meal. Birria tacos are one of the clearest customer favourites, with one reviewer making them a tradition after a Kite Beach visit.
Breakfast is another useful angle: reviews mention Mexican hash and egg, breakfast burritos, coffee and a 6:30 morning craving. Guacamole, bowls and quesadillas also receive specific praise, and several diners describe generous portions and fresh, flavourful food. Service is usually described as friendly, welcoming and quick, with reviewers noting help with suggestions and customisation.
That said, it is not completely consistent. One recent visit involved being ignored, phone use by staff and a long wait without updates; another customer found the team rude and customisation costly. Value is similarly mixed, with a Fiesta deal praised as affordable but a 145-dh meal and extra 6-dh sour cream charge criticised.
Check current deals and allow extra time if you are visiting during a busy beach period.