Restaurants

Zoco, a Mexican and Latin American restaurant, will open in Dubai at The Atrium next month. Located on The Atrium’s second floor, Zoco will be a trendy urban restaurant serving up traditional dishes with contemporary style. The Atrium, a focal point in Al Habtoor City, will house seven restaurants and bars over five levels when it’s complete. The venue’s first restaurant — an English pub called The Rose & Crown

Take a seat at the idyllic 101 Dining Lounge, situated at the One&Only hotel in Palm Jumeirah, for breathtaking views of the skyline right from the water. Choose from the restaurant’s selection of light Mediterranean-inspired bites in the open-air dining area as you gaze into the deep blue distance with your loved one. Tel No. +971 4 440 1030

This sassy new place is the latest venture from food heroes Tom & Serg who’ve brought us some of Dubai’s favourite cafes (Tom Arnel is Australian, Sergio Lopez is from Spain). The turquoise-hued eatery offers Mexican staples, including the duo’s take on tacos, quesadillas and chili beef, all served in fresh and playful ways. Ask for diablo shrimps served on a cut pineapple, or a signature charcoal chicken. Feeling brave? Opt for the Muchachas fiesta menu, where the chefs will do the thinking for you.

Known for their innovative selection of both ceviche and guacamole, Zoco’s modern Mexican and Latin American cuisine is one of the newest additions to The Atrium at Al Habtoor City. Boasting views of the Dubai Water Canal, Zoco’s all-brick interior makes this unpretentious venue the epitome of cool. Stop by to visit one of Dubai’s newest districts, take a stroll along the canal to see the new waterfall and spice it up at Zoco.

This café has been at the forefront of the sustainable movement in Dubai, and uses only local and organic ingredients in its daily-changing menu. With three outlets across the city, the café offers international dishes, often with a Middle Eastern twist. Feast on freshly baked breads and pastries made in-house, homemade jams, and their legendary shakshouka for a morning meal to remember. Baker & Spice also has a range of artisanal products including jams and spices that you can purchase as souvenirs.  Tel No.  +971 4 425 2240 

If you like Mexican food and modern restaurants, head to Fuego. Situated in Downtown Dubai, this modern eatery features a range of creative Mexican dishes served in a contemporary setting. For starters, try the guacamole, which is made to each diner’s personal taste at the table and served in a volcanic-stone bowl. One of the menu’s highlights is the lamb shank barbecoa, cooked and served in a banana leaf with prickly pear stems and flat bread.

Enjoy the fresh taste of Mexican-Californian street food with tacos and burritos from this casual eatery. The easy-going atmosphere is welcoming to families, and the “build-your-own” menu allows customers to fill their burrito with only the ingredients they love. Perfect for a post-shopping pit-stop, the portion sizes at Tortilla are big enough to fill a rumbling tummy. Tel No. +971 4 437 6062 

Chill Out At Maria Bonita Grab your friends or family for a meal at Maria Bonita. Start with quesadillas and an order of the delicious guacamole freshly made right beside your table. Afterwards, tuck into piping hot tacos and fajitas with all the dressings, or save room for the traditional, heartier seafood, steak and chicken mains. Both locations in Jumeirah and the Green Community promise good food and an authentic Mexican atmosphere.

This hot venue is perfect for a laid-back evening with friends. Hot and cold tapas, hearty mains, reasonable prices and a good drink selection add to the convivial feel at this eatery. The menu offers an enticing selection of dishes, including Peri-Peri chicken stuffed with sun-blushed tomatoes and served with Mexican rice and Caribbean pumpkin and feta cheese salad. Once the sun goes down, the salsa music will lead you to the dance floor.