Fresh flavours
Customers repeatedly describe the food as fresh, flavorful and well seasoned, with guacamole, chipotle sour cream and salsas earning special praise.
Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Mall of the Emirates
Al Barsha
Taqado Mexican Kitchen is a Mexican food-court spot in Al Barsha, serving made-to-order favourites such as burritos, tacos, bowls and quesadillas. Reviews make the burrito bowl and helpful menu guidance stand out, especially for first-time visitors.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,867 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful ordering
Staff regularly help newcomers choose fillings and combinations, explaining the menu clearly rather than leaving first-time diners to guess.
Protein choices
The newer protein-focused menu and clearly labelled protein content appeal to diners tracking their goals.
Quick service
Several reviews mention efficient ordering and food served quickly, which suits a mall lunch or a meal between errands.
Dessert options
Chocolate churros and the churro cheese cake cookie are memorable add-ons for anyone wanting something sweet after the main meal.
Casual setting
The Mall of the Emirates food-court location gives the restaurant a straightforward, casual setting for a quick meal.
What to Eat at Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Mall of the Emirates 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 - Mall of the Emirates, 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 - Mall of the Emirates got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Burrito Net +3
“Mark is helpful on what to mix with my burritos and its so tasty. He is a good help for a first time customer for Taqado. definitely worth it.”
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“Mark is helpful on what to mix with my burritos and its so tasty. He is a good help for a first time customer for Taqado. definitely worth it.”December 2025
“Thanks Maxwell for giving me a good mix of Buritto. I liked the mix of all flavours bursting in my mouth.”May 2026
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Quesadillas Net +3
“Hes suggesting everything as i dont know what to order, i love ur quesadilla btw.”
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“Hes suggesting everything as i dont know what to order, i love ur quesadilla btw.”July 2026
“I ordered the Pura protina and quesadilla — both were delicious and perfectly seasoned.”March 2026
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Taco Net +3
“amazing tacos and they gave us free nachos”
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“amazing tacos and they gave us free nachos”June 2025
“Try their tacos it’s tasty.”July 2021
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Nachos Net +2
“The nachos are delicious and crispy.”
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“The nachos are delicious and crispy.”March 2025
“amazing tacos and they gave us free nachos”June 2025
Honorable mentions (12)
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Burrito bowl Net +1
“Tried the tacos and the burrito bowl, they were all very tasty.”
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“Tried the tacos and the burrito bowl, they were all very tasty.”December 2024
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Chicken bowl Net +1
“I ordered the Chicken Bowl, and the flavors were amazing.”
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“I ordered the Chicken Bowl, and the flavors were amazing.”July 2025
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Chicken quesadilla Net +1
“Had chicken quesadilla and their churro cheese cake cookie is straight from heaven it smells like melted butterscotch candy.”
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“Had chicken quesadilla and their churro cheese cake cookie is straight from heaven it smells like melted butterscotch candy.”January 2026
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Chocolate churros Net +1
“I also had the chocolate churros, and they were delicious!”
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“I also had the chocolate churros, and they were delicious!”July 2025
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Churro cheese cake cookie Net +1
“Had chicken quesadilla and their churro cheese cake cookie is straight from heaven it smells like melted butterscotch candy. 100% recomended.”
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“Had chicken quesadilla and their churro cheese cake cookie is straight from heaven it smells like melted butterscotch candy. 100% recomended.”January 2026
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Crispy chicken taco Net +1
“I like their Crispy chicken taco. So awesome and tasty i feel like i am in Mexico.”
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“I like their Crispy chicken taco. So awesome and tasty i feel like i am in Mexico.”August 2025
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Hard shell tacos Net +1
“I have had the soft shell and hard shell tacos which were simple yet good.”
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“I have had the soft shell and hard shell tacos which were simple yet good.”December 2021
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Hot sauce pineapple habanero Net +1
“Be sure to ask for their hot sauce pineapple habanero on the side it's too good.”
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“Be sure to ask for their hot sauce pineapple habanero on the side it's too good.”December 2021
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Mexican bowl Net +1
“My favorite is Mexican Bowl.”
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“My favorite is Mexican Bowl.”January 2025
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Orange lime Net +1
“In chicken orange lime and original chicken both were good.”
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“In chicken orange lime and original chicken both were good.”December 2021
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Original chicken Net +1
“In chicken orange lime and original chicken both were good.”
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“In chicken orange lime and original chicken both were good.”December 2021
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Pura protina Net +1
“I ordered the Pura protina and quesadilla — both were delicious and perfectly seasoned.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the Pura protina and quesadilla — both were delicious and perfectly seasoned.”March 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Crazy combo Net −1
“I ordered a Crazy Combo and what I got was tiny with anything but a Mexican taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a Crazy Combo and what I got was tiny with anything but a Mexican taste.”February 2025
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Soft shell tacos Net −1
“I ordered soft shell tacos, and whenever I used to get them before, they would be very filling, would taste good, and were served in the taco holder. Instead, the tacos came in really small tortillas, served flat on tinfoil, the taste itself was extremely subpar, not taqado quality at all (I included a picture of how (sad) the taco looked).”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered soft shell tacos, and whenever I used to get them before, they would be very filling, would taste good, and were served in the taco holder. Instead, the tacos came in really small tortillas, served flat on tinfoil, the taste itself was extremely subpar, not taqado quality at all (I included a picture of how (sad) the taco looked).”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask for sauce. Request spicy sauce on the side; one review specifically recommends the pineapple habanero hot sauce rather than leaving heat to chance.
Check toppings. Before paying, confirm that the toppings you want are available, since one visit found many options out of stock.
Use guidance. If the menu is unfamiliar, ask the crew to suggest a combination; reviewers say this made choosing a burrito or quesadilla easier.
Try a bowl. A bowl is a well-reviewed starting point, with customers mentioning both the burrito bowl and Mexican Bowl as tasty choices.
Watch the mix. For a burrito, check that the protein, rice and other fillings are mixed through if you prefer an even bite.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall of the Emirates - E11 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Stock gaps
One customer found many topping options out of stock, which limited the order and contributed to a disappointing visit.
Inconsistent tacos
A review reported unusually small soft-shell tacos served flat on foil instead of in a holder, with the meal costing over 40 dirhams.
Combo mismatch
A customer said the Crazy Combo was tiny, lacked corn and avocado, and came with chopped tomatoes instead of a usable dipping sauce.
Food-court value
An older review considered the food flavorful but pricey for the quantity, with the food-court setting not matching the perceived price.
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The Bottom Line
Taqado Mexican Kitchen is a Mexican food-court counter in Al Barsha at Mall of the Emirates, built around customisable burritos, tacos, bowls and quesadillas. The burrito bowl, Mexican Bowl, chicken bowl and quesadillas all appear in customer orders, while the protein-focused menu and clear protein information are useful for diners watching their intake. The biggest strength is the ordering help.
Reviews repeatedly describe staff as patient, approachable and quick to explain combinations, which matters if you are new to the menu. Food is generally described as fresh, flavorful and served quickly, making it a practical lunch stop rather than a drawn-out meal. Chocolate churros and the churro cheese cake cookie are popular sweet finishes.
There are a few reasons to check your order before leaving the counter. One customer found many toppings unavailable and received unusually small soft-shell tacos on foil; another found the Crazy Combo tiny, without corn or avocado. A separate burrito review mentioned salty beef and fillings sitting in separate sections.
Prices can feel high for the portion: one customer reported 48 AED for a burrito, plus 7 AED for water. Ask for sauce on the side, especially the pineapple habanero, and use the staff’s suggestions to build a combination you will actually enjoy.