TATEL Dubai

Name: TATEL Dubai
Address: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142152121

Downtown Dubai

Spanish restaurant Open now 04 215 2121

TATEL Dubai is a Spanish restaurant in Downtown Dubai, pairing traditional dishes with an international touch. Reviews make it worth considering for paella-style rice, the well-known cheesecake, and evenings built around live singers, DJs, or other performances.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

585 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Spanish rice

The paella-style rice dishes are repeatedly praised, including Arroz TATEL with slow-cooked beef ribs.

Live entertainment

Live singers, DJs, bands, dancers, and saxophonists give dinner and brunch a distinctly lively setting.

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What to Eat at TATEL Dubai

These items at TATEL Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

Cheesecake Net +9

“One of the most delicious food I have tried in Dubai, and I have been in most of the best restaurants already. Even the bread was good! And the cheesecake unbelievable, Tatel is a must if you’re in Dubai !”
Octopus Net +5

“Amazing delicious Spanish food, I ordered octopus, it was cooked perfectly!”
Paella Net +3

“The paella was absolutely delicious! Everything even the extra bread we asked to the chef showed how good your kitchen is. Loved it”
Avocado salad Net +2

“Some dishes I would definitely recommend are the avocado salad, the truffle risotto, the rice with shrimps and of course the dessert!! The chocolate cake & the cheesecake WOW!!”
Truffle risotto Net +2

“Highly recommend truffle risotto and octopus there, it was just perfectly prepared!”

Honorable mentions (35)

Apple tart Net +1

“We ordered paella, a few appetizers, and desserts like the cheesecake and apple tart, along with cocktails and cava, and every single dish and drink was beyond incredible.”
1.3Kg tomahawk steak Net +1

“For our main course, we chose the Arroz TATEL con Costilla de Vacuno (rice with ribs) and a perfectly cooked 1.3kg Tomahawk steak served with Pimientos de Padrón (grilled peppers) that complemented the meal beautifully.”
Arroz with seafood Net +1

“Then we went for the arroz with seafood, also yummy as every bite was that crunchy rice you dig for at the bottom of the pan, and the fish was full of flavor.”
Bread basket Net +1

“The food was excellent. My favorite was the bread basket! Honestly 10/10 I’ll be coming back and highly recommend.”
Burrata Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the burrata,risotto, octopus.”
Bursts salad Net +1

“Food is good, I tried octopus and bursts salad very delicious.”
Calamar frito estilo andaluz Net +1

“We kicked off our evening with Calamar Frito Estilo Andaluz (fried calamari) and Cecina de León (thin slices of meat) paired with an avocado salad. Each dish was bursting with flavour and beautifully presented.”
Cava Net +1

“We ordered paella, a few appetizers, and desserts like the cheesecake and apple tart, along with cocktails and cava, and every single dish and drink was beyond incredible.”
Cecina de león Net +1

“We kicked off our evening with Calamar Frito Estilo Andaluz (fried calamari) and Cecina de León (thin slices of meat) paired with an avocado salad. Each dish was bursting with flavour and beautifully presented.”
Chicken Net +1

“The chicken and tarts de queso very good.”
Chocolate cake Net +1

“Some dishes I would definitely recommend are the avocado salad, the truffle risotto, the rice with shrimps and of course the dessert!! The chocolate cake & the cheesecake WOW!!”
Cod Net +1

“I think I had once of the best cod I ever had in Dubai...so tender, juicy and tasty.”
Croquetas Net +1

“Croquetas were excellent.”
Freshly baked bread Net +1

“They started by bringing us a bun of freshly baked bread that is so crunchy on the outside yet cloudy and fluffy on the inside, alongside their homemade olives, which are absolutely heavenly.”
Grilled octopus Net +1

“Must try is a grilled octopus and special Tatel cheesecake.”
Grilled tenderloin Net +1

“Next, we shared a delicious sea bass and a grilled Tenderloin. For those who like their food to speak for itself, these were definitely light mains full of flavour.”
Hazlenut mille feuille Net +1

“We ended our meal with a hazlenut Mille feuille tasted like a fancy Bueno 😋 👌 it was my birthday, so they also surprised us with a chocolate cake 🥳”
Paella-style rice Net +1

“The menu is outstanding—highlights include the tender and flavorful octopus and the abundant paella-style rice, perfect for sharing.”
Ribeye paella Net +1

“The star of the night? The Ribeye Paella, a rich, flavorful dish with tender steak layered over perfectly cooked rice. I will go back for sure..”
Rice with shrimps Net +1

“Some dishes I would definitely recommend are the avocado salad, the truffle risotto, the rice with shrimps and of course the dessert!! The chocolate cake & the cheesecake WOW!!”
Risotto Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the burrata,risotto, octopus.”
Sauteed shrimps with garlic Net +1

“🥘 For the food, we had ordered 2 croquettes variations and the sauteed shrimps with garlic. A light start to the evening and abundant flavors.”
Sea bass Net +1

“Next, we shared a delicious sea bass and a grilled Tenderloin. For those who like their food to speak for itself, these were definitely light mains full of flavour.”
Sea bass in salt Net +1

“The food was wonderful: the presentation of the dishes was impeccable, with the sea bass in salt 🐟 and the torrija 🍮 standing out as simply exquisite.”
Seabass Net +1

“) The food was high quality, we got both cold and warm starters and several options for maincoure (the meat & seabass was both delicious!) And of course, their famous cheesecake is next level!”
Senorete rice Net +1

“The Senorete Rice (a name for paella) was very good and so was the cheesecake. However all food and I mean all was served lukewarm and even cold.”
Shrimp avocado salad Net +1

“We started with shrimp with chili and garlic as well as the shrimp avocado salad. Both were delicious.”
Shrimp with chili and garlic Net +1

“We started with shrimp with chili and garlic as well as the shrimp avocado salad. Both were delicious.”
Smoked truffles “trufas ahumadas” Net +1

“We delighted in some incredible smoked truffles “Trufas ahumadas” 🍄 while exploring the extensive wine list 🍷.”
Steak tartar Net +1

“Their steak tartar was amazing.The tenderloin steak was the best I ever had in Dubai so far.”
Tarts de queso Net +1

“The chicken and tarts de queso very good.”
Tenderloin steak Net +1

“Their steak tartar was amazing.The tenderloin steak was the best I ever had in Dubai so far.”
Torrija Net +1

“The food was wonderful: the presentation of the dishes was impeccable, with the sea bass in salt 🐟 and the torrija 🍮 standing out as simply exquisite.”
Veal schnitzel Net +1

“Food I gave 4/5 stars. Had a few starters and main was veal schnitzel.”
Wagyu cannoli Net +1

“The food is divine, especially their Wagyu cannoli.”

Drinks 2

Arguaza wine Net +1

“The Arguaza wine by the glass from Castilla La Mancha excellent.”
Naranjito cocktail Net +1

“I tried the Naranjito cocktail, which I loved, while my boyfriend had a Negroni.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Crispy calamari Net −1

“My personal experience with Tatel was the following: Oysters were over sauced, the crispy calamari and the apple tart were both soggy. The Senorete Rice (a name for paella) was very good and so was the cheesecake. However all food and I mean all was served lukewarm and even cold.”
Tuna tartar Net −1

“The food was good, although the tuna tartar didn't quite convince me because I think they should have made it differently so the tuna's flavor really shines through.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request lounge. Ask for the lounge area when booking if seeing the singer is important; one review says the main dining area offers only partial views.

Confirm booking. Confirm your reservation yourself before arrival, since one guest received neither a call nor an email confirmation.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 215 2121

Mon	5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tue	5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wed	5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thu	5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Fri	5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat	5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sun	5:00 PM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Loud brunch

One brunch review found the music too loud for easy conversation.

Slow drinks

Drink service was reported as slow during one brunch visit.

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The Bottom Line

TATEL Dubai is a Spanish restaurant in Downtown Dubai with a polished dining room, a leafy terrace, and a Spanish-style courtyard. It suits date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, and brunches where food comes with live entertainment rather than a quiet meal by default. The menu’s most consistently useful highlights are paella-style rice, including Arroz TATEL with slow-cooked beef ribs, croquetas, octopus, and the signature cheesecake.

Guests also praise seafood, sea bass, steak, truffle risotto, and carefully presented desserts. One Spanish diner specifically described the food as authentic. Service is a major strength in the reviews: staff are often described as welcoming, knowledgeable, and good at explaining dishes.

The venue also has complimentary valet parking, which helps in Downtown Dubai. The terrace and courtyard can feel peaceful, particularly in the cooler months. There are a few reasons to plan rather than simply arrive.

One brunch guest found drink service slow and the music too loud for conversation, while another reported food arriving lukewarm or cold. Reservation confirmation also needed a follow-up in one account. Ask about seating and entertainment levels, and request the lounge if seeing the singer is a priority.