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Maria Bonita Madinat Jumeirah
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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He
Review №1

I would say that their food is very delicious and the atmosphere is great.The waitress are polite and very friendly.Would I go back to eat there? Absolutely.Grassia amigos

Sh
Review №2

Well Done team Maria Bonita. I was waiting for a long time to visit this new location.Amazing food, hospitality, ambiance.Servers were all very nice. Food was amazing, more than expected.Keep it up.

Ju
Review №3

Never imagined that we have this much lively Mexican restaurant is inside Souq Madinat Jumeirah. We can enjoy excellent Mexican food and Margarita here with lots of in-house entertainment. Friendly staff here is also the fine addition to the services offered by this superb restaurant!

Ya
Review №4

Great place! Delicious Mexican food! But really, guys, you cant ask if I have a discount before you start serving or even over the phone booking.

Fa
Review №5

Very loud place ..... In a good way 😁The best mexican food you can get. They have a bar also if you like 😇

An
Review №6

🏠 spacious and warm spot where you can meet family and friends for lunch, brunch, dinner, etc enjoying a real Mexican food,Also buy some good picantes 🌶 and local beverage.🥘 fresh products and good quantity of food, good portions, good atmosphere.👥 friendly and gentle staff (don’t expect to speak in Spanish 😂)💰 $$$

Fa
Review №7

Very recommended. Good Mexican food! The atmosphere was vibrant. Enough space to accommodate good number of people. Recommended to enjoy this place through the balcony

ti
Review №8

I loved the quesadilla the most. So delicious.The atmosphere is nice and the staff very friendly.

At
Review №9

We went for the NFL promotion, and the had only 2 types of beer for the promotion, and silly enough none of them were even American beer. It was super annoying that we couldnt use entertainer with the beer, all places weve been didnt have issues. The food was expensive, and bland (was not true Mexican flavors we are used to), they didnt have filtered water, 20aed for local water is basically stealing. The staff were attentive. The cocktails were more spice than tequila.

Sh
Review №10

The the restaurant was located inlovely area and the weather was just perfect, we sat outdoors.In terms of food I enjoyed the guac and the chicken dishes, however the beef tacos were to strong and meaty (felt like the sheep was with me)Tried their churros and it was crunchy and delicious, perfect caramel sauce on the side and their tres leches was light and fluffy.The staff were welcoming and friendly.Had a lovely time!

Ha
Review №11

The best branch in Dubai. Authentic Mexican vibes. Loved the nachos and tacos - would definitely come back for more.

ka
Review №12

As a Mexican, is very complicated to find a place with real Mexican food in Dubai, I must have been at least 7 times to Maria Bonita!Great Mexican deco, fantastic food and excellent service from the staff, I would like to thank especially to Mr. Benjamin and Chef Ana Paula.The Chef went beyond our expectations, our food was delicious, truly made me feel like home, We tried mole enchiladas, chilaquiles and tacos al pastor!!! We left licking our fingers, with a smile and more in love with the place than ever. GRACIAS :)

Ch
Review №13

Experience was okay, the fajitas we ordered were good.The overall evening was pleasant but the staff started arguing with each other next to our table, which didnt complement our dinner.

Ka
Review №14

For years I have been eating at the jumeriah branch and always lived it but the food was so different the menu is even different. We have the nachos which were good but then we had the beef jumbo quesedilla which was actually really tasteless and greasy and they gave only a tiny drop of sour cream and extra is 10aed. The only good thing about it was it was very cheesy. We also had the chicken fajitas which we didnt even eat it was super rubbery and also tasteless.Also we had the entertainer (which I no longer recommend as I feel like a criminal using it these days) they wouldnt let us use it and have happy hour drinks, first time Ive heard this rule in 10 years. They even said we couldnt eat close the bill then have drinks. I just dont think restaurants should use the entertainer if the dont like people using it at the end of the day we do pay for it were not cutting coupons out if the newspaper!We had started eating when I took the pics.

Ma
Review №15

Instagram: @makram.radwan, Located in Madinat Jumeirah, the beautiful destination full of dining options. It’s all great to be around there and here’s a Mexican option for you. Maria Bonita will serve you some good Mexican food and you will enjoy a nice beer. The staff is friendly and the vibes are great. The ceviche portion was really big and the guac was good. The other items we ordered were all delicious. Don’t forget to try the special shot they have.

Ti
Review №16

Very nice Mexican restaurant. Food is so good. Very friendly staff.

Sh
Review №17

Nice relaxed atmosphere, and the food was good too.

Ro
Review №18

Really nice ambience, and the Mexican staff are great!The food is very good but I still prefer the Original branch in Jumeirah that has a bigger and more authentic menu. But you can enjoy drinks here, so that somehow compensates :)

Ad
Review №19

Such a lively place with good food and alcohol.

Da
Review №20

As a mexican I can say you can find real Mexican food. Tuesday taco is amazing ! The staff is super friendly and the service is excellent

Ro
Review №21

If you fancy nice Mexican food, say no more; visit this place Maria Bonita at Madinat Jumeirah.

Da
Review №22

Nice food an music. Good to sit outside onthe terrace.

Ol
Review №23

This place makes me feel that I was at home. The service was amazing, food delicious 😋. Thank you to the owner and my Son an law and my Daughter.

E
Review №24

Delicious food, great drinks and atmosphere. Best part has to be the staff, who are always warm and welcoming. They work incredibly hard! Alejandro, the manager, is amazing.

Su
Review №25

You cant go wrong with the authenticity of the Mexican food here

Me
Review №26

If I could rate them any lower I would. FOOD IS PATHETIC AND NOT AUTHENTICALLY MEXICAN.. The Mexican cocktails are a massive disappointment as well. If you know Mexican you’ll know once you try anything on there menu it’s a fake.My husband and I had dinner at Marina Bonita as it was recommended by another chef.The first time we went the food was okay and we decided to visit a second time on a busier night.We ordered the shrimp quesadilla, patats bravas and rib eye taco. The quesadilla was delicious the potatoes to.However the ribeye was shocking. They used offcuts of the trimmed flap which was gruesome, I should have taken a photo sadly I was so angry after Jorge Alejandro told us that’s the taco and if we don’t like it that’s just how it is and it’s good.My husband being a professional in the food industry provided constructive feedback politely however we were rudely confronted by this guy!! Taken back by the experience!! DO NOT GO ITS NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY

Jo
Review №27

Best Tacos! and now with amazing margaritas.

Fo
Review №28

Gives me the Texas feels. Great nachos, minchelada was delicious and love lively atmosphere.

Mi
Review №29

The food was good however the waiters manager told us he needs the table and told us to leave even after we have reserved a table befor we came. Anyways great food but manager did really wrong really

Ma
Review №30

Really nice mexican restaurant! Very friendly staff, nice spanish music! Food was tasty. I want to especially emphasize their guacamole, its really good! Must try. The outside sitting area has very beautiful views. Especially on sunset. The vibe, the music, the food, everything is harmonic and nice. Highly recommended place. So bad I dont have photos of the food, but because it was so good and I was so hungry, I forgot to take photos of food :)

Do
Review №31

A great location in Madinat Jumeirah. Service is good and quick. A lower rating as I thought the flavours and food will be better....the fajita I could of had anywhere, no defining flavours or taste that would be expected from a restaurant known for its cuisine.Unfortunately I probably wont go back to experience again....food portions, pricing and quality needs improvement

Ma
Review №32

Friendly staff, good margarita and taco to die for 😘

Kh
Review №33

Very bad customer service.. they ladies outside can barely manage the bookings and tables. They don’t care about customer satisfaction and comfort. We requested a table indoor and they said we are fully booked but we can book outdoor and if there is any availability we will switch u in. So we booked the table , we arrived and asked if there is a table inside. They told us in 30 min we can shift you in. So we waited for more than 30 min and no one got back to us, we asked them again and after 5 minutes one of the ladies appeared and asked us to come inside but the moment she realized we aren’t three we are 2 she said no table available ! And that’s after we ordered food and drinks ! We felt like it’s not about the table it’s about accommodating as many people as they can on account of others .. and she used this excuse to justify herself “ those clients came first” and we were there for more than 30 min we just saw their faces 5 min ago lol and they were standing outside smoking.So alternatively she asked us to move to the bar ..we weren’t comfortable moving to the bar with all the food we ordered however we checked the place and by the time we went inside to inform our friend they gave the slot to someone else. Lol when we asked her why ? She said “u said u don’t want it” when I said “I will check with my friend and come back”.Places and restaurants that don’t focus on quality service shouldn’t operate. Close down better.Anyway even the food wasn’t that much good, their cocktails weren’t good. It definitely wasn’t our day.

Ti
Review №34

Foods tasty, the atmospheres always great and if youre lucky a man in a Mexican Wrestlers mask might join you. Whats not to like?

ah
Review №35

Cozy place with Mexican ambience, authentic Mexican and delicious recipes, really loved the place.

Th
Review №36

Very good mexican place and ambience.The music reminds us of the 90s and the decoration offers us a trip to Cuba.Delicious ribeye tacos and chicken or shrimps fajitas.The guacamole is a must.Well done!!

Ch
Review №37

Not the best food, and the music is just too loud for such a small space. Makes conversation practically impossible!

Ri
Review №38

A Wide Variety of Delicious Mexican Food while Enjoying the adorable Live Music.

Is
Review №39

The corner tables are very warm. The mains got cold very soon and the music was average. Definitely expected more being in Madinat Jumeirah

Za
Review №40

Wonderful ambiance. I love the food, the drinks !!

As
Review №41

Service was a bit lacking but the food was great

Ji
Review №42

The Cesar salad was sold out today.Our waitering staff apologized sincerely and recommended a taco instead.Since I was hungry, I ordered a chicken pastor taco which was super delicious. On top of that, the chef came up with a small bowl of salad with garlic dressing for me to eat with the taco.The staffs here are extremely friendly, very considerate and they really listen to our needs.I will definitely come back and would recommend to all my friends.

Ma
Review №43

Great food.. Massive portions.. Will visit again)

Mo
Review №44

Food was great but portions of starters are very small.

Ro
Review №45

Friendly staff and great michelada!

Sa
Review №46

Tacos night, nothing special...

Ab
Review №47

Great food and amazing staff as well.

Ab
Review №48

This place is lit. Amazing food and warm energetic vibe of this place will call you there again and again.

Ah
Review №49

I had great experience for brunch and lunch and experience was amazing since I have entered the restaurant greeting from the staff and organising the place with the amazing and delicious food thanks for everybody working in this restaurant and for the chef it’s highly recommended to visit and a special thanks to Doyam Moyle and chesca and nirendra and jony

Am
Review №50

Just make sure you have reservation and willing to wait for 30 minutes or so. Not a place to take kids.

Se
Review №51

Just avoid this place...The drinks are OK... the food on the other hand is sad... very sad...As someone who has lived in NYC and had fantastic Mexican food who also traveled to Mexico multiple times, Maria Bonita is just not it...The portions are tiny. And they make you pay extra for any ingredients you add on the taco like cheese....I really wanted to like this place, but instead left very disappointed.We tried 1 taco and the chicken nachos.... I wish I never tried the nachos.. I wont even start with how terrible they were.

Fa
Review №52

This place is usually has a very nice casual atmosphere with nice decent Mexican food.However last night I dont know what the problem was. Maybe the chef was off or something, but the place and food were a mess. Pretty much all the food we ordered was horrible.Guacamole made with unripe avocado.Ceviche wasnt diced properly and was coated with too much onion.Tacos (I think) actually made me physically sick and I ended up with an upset stomach.I said I think the chef was off because drinks were good as usual.I would have given 1 star for yesterdays experience, but in the past its been much better. Hopefully this is just a one-off inconsistency, but I dont think I will be coming back again any time soon.

Om
Review №53

Food isnt as great as the other one. But the alcohol is great.

Ch
Review №54

Guacamole is the best in Dubai.

Is
Review №55

We had an amazing time there, the food was very nice, and the staff super friendly! We will repeat! :)

Mi
Review №56

Very entertaining place, good tacos 🌮

Ma
Review №57

Nice vibes ,good food

Te
Review №58

Food was very nice but the drinks were a bit below par

Be
Review №59

All nice and the moradito drinks very nice and of course the tacos.

Ju
Review №60

Unfortunately this was a huge disappointment. Ive been a regular at the other branch in Jumeirah for years, but in madinat jumeirah there is absolutely no love in it. Usually mexican food is not rocket science, so you cant go massively wrong, so I thought...DrinksWe started off with a margarita and a stella draft, but unfortunately the margarita was quite watery and the beer was about 80% full as if someone already had a sip. Complained and it came back still half a cm below the o.5 line and I complained again but was ignored this timeMain courseWe ordered 2 shrimp fajitas, which usually arrives sizzling, but ours were merely warm, it seemed they have been forgotten for 10 minutes, but it cam quite fast, so I guess they just didnt heat the plates.SidesThe fajitas come with 2 sides each, so dont expect the usual plate with rice, sour cream and guacamole that they serve in jumeirah or any other mexican restaurant serves. You have to choose 2 and pay for the rest, but if you have 2 fajitas they increase to 5 sides in total.We ordered 5 times guacamole as a side and that was fine with them so it seemed. However the fajitas arrived with 2 small pots of guacamole only and even when I asked why there were not 5 they brought out 1 more and said sorry cant give 5. Not explanation was given, but usually 5 sides of guacamole we hoped would prompt them to give us just one big portion in the lava stone, but no such luck unfortunately.Price1. The hot sauces you have to buy at the front desk to eat with your meal and then you can take the bottle home. To be honest thats not an issue for us as we like the sauces, but to not offer this with your meal is not great .2. The overall price tag is very high for the drinks, but the food I thought was not over the top until I found out that fajitas dont come with the usual sides. If you want all sides a simple non sizzling shrimp fajitas will set you back 150 dhs ++Overall the touch that the jumeirah branch has is simply missing and the waiters unfortunately are super under qualified with little language skills. I wont come back here and it also took my love away for one of my all time favourites in Jumeirah, which will sadly not see me again so soon either ...

Ri
Review №61

Excellent location, top notch service, good prices and food was delicious. Glass of wine for 40AED.

Iv
Review №62

Nice place, the people are so friendly

Ju
Review №63

Ambiance: okay goodService: quickFood: I make better tacos, very disappointed, the quesadila was the worst, tiny portion of chicken, tasteless and expensive.Sangria was good thou! There was limited amount of fruit peices but overall it tastes ok!

Ba
Review №64

I had a reservation at 6.30pm and arrived on time. The man responsible to guide people to the table aggressively responded “so many people called before you”. So even though I had a reservation, not wait-list, I had to argue for my right and was talked to aggressively.In the end he gave in but I decided to leave.

Fa
Review №65

Great view on the terrace, guacamole is excellent, however some staff aren’t very knowledgeable of their menu, other than that it is a nice spot for food and drinks

Yu
Review №66

Best Mexican tacos with shrimps Ive tried in Dubai and great view from balcony, highly recommended

Sh
Review №67

Always an amazing experience to be here.Love the food and drinks and the ambience.

Ol
Review №68

Although the food in this place is always good, I had 2 bad experiences with them and both had to do with reservations.First I came with my husband without a reservation and the staff was very confused while there were so many tables available they put us at the high table to wait god knows for what. After we finally got a table, the remaining “reserved” tables remained being empty!Second and the worst experience was with my friend PHYSICALLY coming there and booking a SPECIFIC table for SPECIFIC time for her birthday. When we arrived at the restaurant we found that the table wasn’t reserved for us at all and there were people sitting there already. After explaining the situation the manager said that there was nothing they could do. Imagine the disappointment for my friend at her day. Very bad customer service. Would never go back after this incident.

Ho
Review №69

Amazing vibes! Tacos are big no sooo sour but casadilla is on par but the team alone deserve the 5 star!

Ay
Review №70

Lovely vibes and great food.amazing staff

V
Review №71

Nice ambience and superb Mexican food.

Lu
Review №72

Tasty food and good service

Jo
Review №73

Excellent place. The food was amazing. Highly recommended.

Sa
Review №74

We called the restaurants and told them we want to come for lunch.We were 15 mins awayThey approved but said outdoor seating might take some time there are 3 people ahead of us. We told them we dont mind waiting especially when the manager said itll be around 30 mins wait.When we arrived, we saw the manager refusing to let the waitress seat us outdoors. When he noticed that we are watching, he approached us saying he has a bar table outside but he isnt sure if till be comfortable since Im pregnant. And that he has 25 people coming at 430-5 and thats why the rest of the 5 tables are reserved, including the bar table he offered us earlier.He told us we can use any of the tables as long as he can move us once they arrive.He then said, they can come by 6 of 7 , yet he will still move us.If ur guests reserved the tables at 4:30 and arrived at 6, why will you still move us? He had no proper explination that can be interpreted by a sensible brain. He lost customers for none sense.And about the food, we are regular customers at the Jumairah branch, the food is good.

Mi
Review №75

The best Mexican food ever

Pa
Review №76

Good and great view

Hu
Review №77

Friendly staff and delicious starters. Great outdoor venue specially during Covid 19. Make a booking in advance

Be
Review №78

Nice cocktails, great atmosphere. Food could be better.

LE
Review №79

Really loved the Brunch there. Food nad drinks were great. And the staff was very friendly and kind.

Mo
Review №80

Best mexican restaurant vibes in the country and the staff are very accommodating. Thank you for a great time

H
Review №81

Maria Bonita, I used to go to this place since their old branch in jumeirah area, it used to have a very nice authentic Mexican food, but unfortunately lately service is very much down grading, and the place is loosing its vibes, and quality of service is going down while the price is becoming insanely high for small portions! many of the reviews over here agree on that too!First I called to reserve a table so the receptionist asks me if i have an entertainer voucher or Emirates airline discount when I asked for a table booking! which sounded very weird, as if they want to give priority for people who have no discount vouchers to reserve first!So we arrived and received the food menu which had some kind of fresh and wet stains of salsa! Which obviously tells you the menu was taken from someone else’s table without any cleaning or Sanitizing brought to us! “Hola corona!”They have a coke refill option which is great but it’s my first time ever to receive a refill with the same used glass and straw they literally refill your current glass when you ask for a refill with the same straw!, we were group of people on the same table so basically when they took our glasses for a refill the waiter couldn’t remember which glass is for which person!!! It’s COVID 19 period amigo!Apparently great hygiene measurements are being taken in this restaurant, but at the end we are in dubai even if they are trying to give us some Mexican vibes maybe but por favor señor change the glasses if not then at least the straws!Over all food is average like any other Mexican street food but prices are insanely high for the portions! Muy mal y No me gusta! Gracias por todo!

Na
Review №82

Very bad service and not clear lets talk

za
Review №83

This is an amazing place for Mexican food its authentic its good and worth the price I took my friends to this place for the first time and the expirations were high but after ordering the three main course that they offer we all fell in love with how good the food was this is a place to remember and a place i will definitely be returning to in the year 2021 there food has remained excellent the staff is super friendly and super helpful the food came out quick and was packed with flavour every bite was better than the lastfood 5/5service 5/5view 5/5price 5/5highly recommend you try this place out for good food

Ma
Review №84

Good food, lovely staff and very homey feeling!

Sa
Review №85

Good food and ambience, polite staff.

Da
Review №86

Fantastic drinks and snacks

Ol
Review №87

Best red wine in town! And what a view 😍

Ro
Review №88

Great place. Best memories. Have fun!!

To
Review №89

Excellent taqueria / cantina here in Dubai. The ribeye tacos are incredible! Great friendly service.

Ab
Review №90

This was my first and definitely last visit ever. Very bad service. The staff don’t communicate anything to you. Suddenly out of nowhere they put a paper on my table with another person’s name indicating that the table will be reserved in 15 mins! Many other terrible things have happened.

Ra
Review №91

Very good menu. The food is delicious. Staff is also very happy 🥰. Had a wonderful time!

Ju
Review №92

Be careful, they will find a way to add something extra in your bill...

Ma
Review №93

Love this spot... Best Mezcal selection in Dubai!

Ma
Review №94

Very good food and a very friendly staff.Highly.recommended for happy hours and brunches!

Ah
Review №95

Authentic Mexican food

Sa
Review №96

Average food , very bad customer service, rude manager

vi
Review №97

I had a very pleasant dinner with my family. The customer service was beyond my expectations, they gave us welcome drinks as it was a special fiesta of the restaurant on that night. My nephew received complimentary present of the Manager Alex ! Thank you all for your great service. You made our visit special. I will definitely come back and try the best Tacos in Dubai.

Ar
Review №98

My favorite mexican 🌮 restaurant in dubai

Eh
Review №99

Amazing Guacamole! Steak Tacos are to die for!

Om
Review №100

Loved the food.... amazing ambiance... friendly staff .... amazing place to have a fun weekend with friends.

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  • Address:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:http://www.mariabonita.ae/
  • Phone:+971 4 584 6728

Categories
  • Mexican restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12PM–2AM
  • Tuesday:12PM–2AM
  • Wednesday:12PM–2AM
  • Thursday:12PM–2AM
  • Friday:12PM–2AM
  • Saturday:12PM–2AM
  • Sunday:12PM–2AM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
  • Rooftop seating:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
Offerings
  • Halal food:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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