Taqueria El Primo Dubai

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Great little taco spot in Dubai, led by Mexican-born chef @jon_collin , who’s brought an authentic taste of Mexican street food to jumeirah.

Very good guacamole, a tight selection of sauces and a menu that knows exactly what it’s trying to be. My favourites here are the suadero - black Angus brisket slow cooked for 24 hours, chopped and finished simply with diced onion, coriander and house sauce. No heat added by default; you build heat yourself at the table, exactly how it should be.

Their Corn tortillas are soft, warm and properly structured. Always the difference between a decent taco and a great one.

The oxtail birria and consome is rich and deeply spiced, layered with dried chillies and proper depth - the kind you’d expect from a traditional style birria, not an over-Americanised version. Queso fundido is a must too, especially if you load up their flour tortillas with a little charred jalapeno salsa.

And the churros with soft serve? Big win. Seemingly simple, but executed properly.

The vibe is casual here: red-and-white tiles, open kitchen and tacos assembled over a hot flat top right in view. A nice neighbourhood taquería energy rather than a polished gimmick. This is a great addition to the Dubai scene. Less