Fresh toppings
Pico de gallo and guacamole were described as fresh and handmade, while tacos used fresh ingredients.
Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Townsquare
Dubai South
Taqado Mexican Kitchen in Dubai South is a casual Mexican restaurant where you can customise bowls, tacos and burritos, with vegetarian choices available. Reviews particularly highlight the chicken quesadilla and guacamole, plus quick takeaway and drive-through ordering.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
257 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong burritos
Reviewers consistently enjoyed the burritos, including pulled beef, steak and chili con carne combinations.
Crisp nachos
The artisan nachos were praised for staying crunchy and being well seasoned.
Fast takeaway
One reviewer called it an ideal quick takeaway, and another reported fast service and delivery.
Generous portions
A Townsquare diner found the taco portions generous and the meal suitable for a casual visit.
Welcoming setting
Reviews describe a cozy, warm atmosphere that works for casual meals with friends or family.
Customisable orders
Staff have helped customers find burrito combinations, making the build-your-own format easier to navigate.
What to Eat at Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Townsquare 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 - Townsquare, 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 - Townsquare got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken quesadilla Net +2
“-Chicken Quesadilla:** Absolutely executed with heritage and a comforting, mom’s-tastiness feel. Each bite reminded me of home-cooked meals with its warm, familiar flavors.”
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“-Chicken Quesadilla:** Absolutely executed with heritage and a comforting, mom’s-tastiness feel. Each bite reminded me of home-cooked meals with its warm, familiar flavors.”January 2026
“i ordered some chicken quesadillas which were amazing and they also gave me some nachos for free. I highly recomend”November 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Al pastor Net +1
“The tacos are the highlight — fresh tortillas, perfectly seasoned fillings, and a great variety to choose from (the carne asada and al pastor were standouts).”
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“The tacos are the highlight — fresh tortillas, perfectly seasoned fillings, and a great variety to choose from (the carne asada and al pastor were standouts).”September 2025
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Artisan nachos Net +1
“-Artisan Nachos: Crisp, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The nachos stayed crunchy and were honestly some of the best I’ve had.”
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“-Artisan Nachos: Crisp, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The nachos stayed crunchy and were honestly some of the best I’ve had.”January 2026
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Beef tacos Net +1
“Excellent food, great service and on the Entertainer so will be back often. Never had a bad meal. Beef tacos and burritos are great!”
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“Excellent food, great service and on the Entertainer so will be back often. Never had a bad meal. Beef tacos and burritos are great!”March 2026
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Boritos Net +1
“I love boritos and quesadilla..very nice and tasty is good.🤗🤗❤️❤️”
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“I love boritos and quesadilla..very nice and tasty is good.🤗🤗❤️❤️”May 2026
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Carne asada Net +1
“The tacos are the highlight — fresh tortillas, perfectly seasoned fillings, and a great variety to choose from (the carne asada and al pastor were standouts).”
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“The tacos are the highlight — fresh tortillas, perfectly seasoned fillings, and a great variety to choose from (the carne asada and al pastor were standouts).”September 2025
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Chicken guacamole bowl Net +1
“Amazing chicken guacamole bowl and the cookie was unreal !!”
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“Amazing chicken guacamole bowl and the cookie was unreal !!”June 2026
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Fish tacos Net +1
“The best steak burrito in town square a must try with the lime rice black beans with their spicy roja and chipotle sour cream and their new fish tacos it’s a must try”
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“The best steak burrito in town square a must try with the lime rice black beans with their spicy roja and chipotle sour cream and their new fish tacos it’s a must try”August 2024
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Nachos Net +1
“Very amazing nachos they are to die for. LITERALLY.”
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“Very amazing nachos they are to die for. LITERALLY.”May 2026
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Quesadilla Net +1
“I love boritos and quesadilla..very nice and tasty is good.🤗🤗❤️❤️”
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“I love boritos and quesadilla..very nice and tasty is good.🤗🤗❤️❤️”May 2026
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Sea food tacos Net +1
“It was the first the i was there to try their sea food tacos which was amazing will visit next for sure”
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“It was the first the i was there to try their sea food tacos which was amazing will visit next for sure”September 2024
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Steak burrito Net +1
“The best steak burrito in town square a must try with the lime rice black beans with their spicy roja and chipotle sour cream and their new fish tacos it’s a must try”
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“The best steak burrito in town square a must try with the lime rice black beans with their spicy roja and chipotle sour cream and their new fish tacos it’s a must try”August 2024
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Jarritos soda Net +1
“The Burritos were amazing. The Pura Proteina was below average. The Jarritos soda was also very tasty.”
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“The Burritos were amazing. The Pura Proteina was below average. The Jarritos soda was also very tasty.”August 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Beef and veggie burrito Net −1
“Visited today and ordered a beef and veggie burrito. The guy asked me do I want beans randomly, I said yes. Got home and opened, and it’s just lettuce and red pepper 😅🤦🏼♀️”
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Critical review excerpts
“Visited today and ordered a beef and veggie burrito. The guy asked me do I want beans randomly, I said yes. Got home and opened, and it’s just lettuce and red pepper 😅🤦🏼♀️”November 2024
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Churros Net −1
“The small size churros was also a joke, only four mini mini churros.”
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“The small size churros was also a joke, only four mini mini churros.”May 2025
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Pura proteina Net −1
“The Burritos were amazing. The Pura Proteina was below average. The Jarritos soda was also very tasty.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Burritos were amazing. The Pura Proteina was below average. The Jarritos soda was also very tasty.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check delivery. Before relying on Talabat, confirm the order is being prepared; one customer waited 50 minutes for undelivered tacos.
Allow time. For dine-in with children, allow extra time during busy takeaway periods; one family waited around 30 minutes.
Verify fillings. Check the burrito contents before leaving, especially for customised orders; one beef and veggie burrito lacked the expected filling.
Try takeaway. If speed matters, takeaway may suit you: one reviewer specifically called this branch an ideal quick take-out.
Use drive-through. The Town Square branch supports drive-through ordering, which one customer used for a burrito combination.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nshama Townhouse
Al Yalayis 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Service inconsistency
Several reviews report rude staff or management, including poor treatment of customers and delivery riders.
Delivery failures
One Talabat order was accepted, then cancelled after a 50-minute wait for three tacos.
Long waits
A family waited about 30 minutes for three chicken tacos and small churros while takeaway orders were prioritised.
Order accuracy
A beef and veggie burrito arrived with lettuce and red pepper instead of the expected filling.
Mixed delivery quality
One reviewer reported stale-tasting food, low-quality ingredients and a missing item across three home deliveries.
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The Bottom Line
Taqado Mexican Kitchen - Townsquare is a casual Mexican restaurant in Dubai South for customisable bowls, tacos and burritos, including vegetarian options. The reviews make the chicken quesadilla, guacamole, burritos and nachos the clearest things to try. One customer especially liked the chicken quesadilla with handmade pico de gallo and guacamole; another praised burritos with pulled beef, steak or chili con carne.
Food quality is generally described as fresh and flavourful. The artisan nachos reportedly stayed crunchy, tacos came with fresh tortillas and well-seasoned fillings, and portions were called generous. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it comfortable for a casual family meal, while takeaway and drive-through ordering are useful when you are in a hurry.
There is a noticeable service and delivery caveat. Several customers praised friendly, attentive staff, but others described rude behaviour, including toward riders. One Talabat customer waited 50 minutes for three tacos that never arrived, and another reported missing items and stale-tasting food across home deliveries.
For dine-in, allow extra time during busy takeaway periods: one family waited about 30 minutes for a small order. Also check customised burritos before leaving, since one beef and veggie order contained only lettuce and red pepper. One review reported paying 64 AED for three chicken tacos and small churros.