Reviews ‪loca Restaurant & Bar‬

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Valeria Matcepura
+5
I wanna share with you weekday Mexican 🇲🇽 lunch experience !!!)

For only 75 you get set of delicious appetizers and choose 1 main dish . Mains are : burrito 🌯 , fajita and tostada salad 🥗

All food was super good ! Stuff are very attentive.
Try cocktails there , but careful -
mojito there is real mojito!! 👌😎

Also good place for watching football!))
7 days ago
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SponTanios
+5
I came with my friend for the first time to try their newly launched Weekday Mexican lunch. It was for 75 aed per person only which includes a set of yummy appetizers and one main course. The food was super tasty and full of flavors. Their guacamole was super good with the Nachos. The appetizers portion was big enough. The location of the restaurant is so cool overlooking the pool of Dubai Marine resort and the interior is woody, cozy and very spacious.
11 days ago
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Caren
+5
It was my very first time trying an AMAZING Mexican food!!! I loved all of the food, the food was so fresh! The chicken fajita was beyond words, so delicious and their appetizer plate was also amazing, they serve different kinds of food on that which I really loved and their nachos and guacamole was also AMAZING! Going there again!!!
one month ago
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Luiz Felipe Vilasboa Oliveira
+5
Had an amazing lunch here yesterday. The staff was extremely nice with me. They food was incredible and the margaritas were great, specially the strawberry one.
Highly recommended
one month ago
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Alex
+5
the food was great! lunch deal is soooo worth it! Guacamole is incredible, fajitas and burritos are so tasty! Can’t wait to come back
one month ago
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Christina Lepeshko
+5
We loved the lunch offer for 75 aed, was definitely worth it, the atmosphere and service amazing, thank you!
one month ago
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Blanca Franco Medina
+5
Amazing lunch!! Food was great and service top quality!! I’ll be back soon!:)
one month ago
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Yuliya
+5
We had a weekday Mexican lunch and it was amazing!! They bring many appetizers and then you choose your main course between fajitas, burritos or salad. Shrimps fajitas are the best!! The food is super fresh and delicious, quick service.
one month ago
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Olga Olli
+5
Went for a lunch there. It was a set menu. The food was fantastic, my favorite is shrimp salad and shrimp ceviche. Beef fajitas are awesome.
2 months ago
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Anastasia Markina
+5
I liked Loca delivery, it was easy & fast😅. The food is cute and delicious, there are great options in the menu😋! Also the presentation of the food and packaging☺️😊! Highly recommended for lunch or dinner, specially for Mexican Cuisine lovers❤️❤️❤️(like me😉🥰).
3 months ago
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Martinane
+5
I loved the place, the food, the drinks and the service... basically I loved everything 😍 it's a must visit place for Mexican fiesta lovers. The guacamole cooking show is the cherry on top... I'll come again for sure!
3 months ago
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Nino Ceperkovic
+5
Love their Mexican authentic cuisine! Also my favorite cuisine and they really delivered proper one! Very tasty, full of flavors! The portion was great too! My recommendation definitely 🙏🏻
3 months ago
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Cristiano DAngelo
+5
Super tasty mexican
food, super recommendable.
4 months ago
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Priti Goundar
+5
I ordered chicken quesadillas, chips and salsa, shimp burrito 🌯.
Everything was delicious but my favourite thing was chicken quesadillas so delicious 🤤 highly recommended to everyone.
4 months ago
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Nidhi Aggarwal
+5
A great place for outing with friends. Ordered unlimited tacos and margaritas. Guacamole was fresh and absolutely yummy. Would go again.
7 months ago
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JoAnn N. Kharma
+4
Arguably the best Guacamole in town. Tostada salad is also a delight. Fajitas and burritos are ok but the margaritas make up for it
10 months ago
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Mishen
+5
I really like the food it was very tasty, the soup is amazing, quesadillas was mouth watering, fajitas are tasty, matching up with the good ambiance nice view.
11 months ago
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Curly Tale
+4
Lively, noisy place with decent music for a fun evening with friends. Find out about ladies night and happy hours before visiting -- normal prices are comparable to other bars but free drinks for the ladies and extra ones for the lads don't hurt!

Big helpings of good food. Table-side preparation of guacamole adds to the fun. Food is tasty but a bit bland for a palate used to spicy food -- but this is quickly fixed by requesting some condiments.

Nice view of the Marine club pool and gardens. Outdoor seating is available. Smoking and Non-smoking areas.
Aug 30, 2019
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Houssam Safa
+4
This place never gets old . Impressive how they maintain the taste of their food and service. Polite and professional staff. Good variety on the menu. My only comment is that the prices can go down at least 10%. I still highly recommend for Mexican food lovers.
Aug 13, 2019
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Dimple Sharma
+4
Tostada chicken salad🥗 @locauae #locauae
This salad is perfect if you wish to have a lite yet flavorful lunch. It's very filling and tastes good.
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Aug 03, 2019
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Jacqueline Noronha
+4
A lovely Mexican food and bar,

Their drinks are just amazing and they have just the perfect ladies night on Wednesday’s.

Food is super- tried their special Guacamole, fajitas, nachos, quesadillas which were worth the quality.

Perfect place for a Mexican date ! Or a night out with your colleagues !
Jul 26, 2019
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Mario Nehmeh
+5
For Mexican food lovers, you will appreciate this place. The ambiance is amazing! Challenge the bartender and order two beers. The food is tasty and the staff very friendly! Worth a visit 👍
Jul 23, 2019
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Yazz G
+5
We come here all the time! Food is always the same quality, great portions for a great price. And not to mention the food comes out super quick! Great laid back environment, all surrounding tables are people just having a good time. Weekend or weekday, found it to be fab all the time
Jul 21, 2019
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Imran Aziz
+4
The place has a very lively atmosphere. Even though it was quite busy, the service was quite prompt since they have adequate staff doing the rounds inside the restaurant.

A lot of variety to choose from both - food and drinks.

Food was delicious, probably the best Quessadilla I've had in years. Chicken Fajita was good too, probably a 3 on 5.

Would certainly recommend for dinner and drinks with a bunch of friends.
Jul 05, 2019
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Albert.calet
+4
Great Food and ambiance,. The Fajita is probably the best in town, despite some inconsistency in the beef one,m. Overall it is a great place to meet friends and enjoy a good night but need to work on the music style and the sound system.


Cheers!
Jun 14, 2019
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Michel Amous
+4
All is great from service to food and definitely the best guacamole. They need to change the sound system and the music style. The staff are great and amazing.
Jun 14, 2019
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Maria Mbrica
+5
Amazing place!
We went out here with friends for drinks and it was absolutely lovely. Best margaritas I've seen in 6 years here! Also delicious guacamole that they make right in front of you.
Absence of plastic straws is my personal favorite! It lovely to see someone cares for the environment!
Jun 10, 2019
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Foodjunction
+5
This is the best place to hangout with friends and family.
One must try it's cocktails.
We ordered nachoes they were very delicious.
Very fast service.
May 15, 2019
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CornStar
+5
In a nutshell: AMAZING mexican place.
By far the best in the middle east, if you’re a Mexican lover, it is the place to try.
They make the best margaritas
And the best guacamole (often tried asking them for the recipe but it never turns out the way the way they make it!)
🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽
Apr 24, 2019
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Sara Mekawi Bizri
+4
One of the best mexican places out there. The guacamole here tastes so good, the real Mexican taste. And the Fajitas are to die for. Nice staff, a bit tight when the place is crowded but nonetheless the service remains good. Love the place, and would recommend it.
Apr 01, 2019
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Elpaz
+5
Love this place! Had the chicken and beef fajita offer, chicken was delicious but the beef was a bit dry and hard to bite.. there guacamole dips are insane and their staff are very friendly
Mar 26, 2019
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FryDubai
+4
Loca is a pricy Mexican bar and restaurant at the Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa. I’m not a big fan of the interior (the original Alamo was much better suited to Mexican) but the food is good, the staff are friendly, the music is great and, most importantly, it’s licensed.
Mar 08, 2019
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Annie
+5
We had a very pleasant lunch experience. We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the pool. It’s been while since I have been to Loca, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that the food is still very good - arguably the best Mexican in town, with a perfect guacamole dip. There was a live singer which was another nice addition. The only issue was that the tables outside are too close to each other. Beyond that it was all good.
Feb 16, 2019
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RAgE
+5
Great food, bumpy tunes and impeccable service. Loca has been a weekend favorite for me and my group of friends. The overall feel of the place is premium to an extent, yet feels casual; designed to ensure a happy vibe.

On this visit we had the mushroom and cheese quesadillas, guacamole, jalapeño loca and the chef was kind enough to cook up a delicious veg burrito off the menu. The attention and efficiency, despite the crowd, is something many establishments in dubai can learn from.

I recommend this place for visit on any day throughout the week.
Jan 19, 2019
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Shah Priyank
+4
As a pure vegetarian I loved the food. If you’re a light eater then the quantity per dish is definitely filling. The ambience is wonderful and very jolly. The staff are extremely friendly.
Dec 26, 2018
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Ruchi Kamble
+5
Loca – Mexican cuisine is one of my favorite cuisines and I always look forward to the restaurants which serves good Mexican food. Loca is always on my list. I love their dark, quirky interiors. Recently they introduced some new dishes on the menu and I got to try some of them. . The dishes we tried was Chilaquiles Rojos Tazajo with beef tenderloin, chili sauce, black beans puree,egg, and fresh cheese. It looked very interesting. Other options are Tamales Yucatecos, Sabana and Pollo En Mole – a chicken dish served on buttered spinach and zucchini.  All the dishes stood out so well.
Dec 15, 2018
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Farah Farah
+4
My favorite! Chicken fajitas and guacamole are the best in Dubai. Not a fan of the ambience, but the food and service make me go there again and again.
Nov 29, 2018
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The EmirEATi
+4
Once a notorious expat pub called The Alamo, Loca has evolved in its years to become one of the restaurants synonymous with good Mexican food and a lively atmosphere in the Dubai food scene. The wife and I headed down on Sunday night to try out a few dishes from its new menu. Firstly, don’t come to Loca expecting a fine-dining setting (although if you look at the menu-pricing, you’d think it was fine-dining – more on that later). It’s very much set up like a pub with big screens covering the non-smoking area we were seated in and sports commentary played instead of music.
Dec 12, 2018
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Natasha Jain
+5
MOST FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT!!!

They have the best food, cocktails, beer selection, ambience & service. Everything about this place is perfect, from the live handmade guacamole to their raspberry mocktail, from their friendly staff to their cheesy queso!

It was heart breaking for me when they shut their Souk Al Bahar branch since it served as a great tourist spot but my love for this restaurant will take me anywhere.

Keep up the great work!!
Nov 27, 2018
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Megsblogged
+4
I love the bold flavors of Mexican and Latin American cuisine and I never fail to visit Latin American restaurants every now and then. Last Tuesday I got an opportunity to try the new traditional dishes- Mexicanos Tradicionales that were added to the extensive menu of Loca, the authentic Mexican restaurant and bar.
Nov 19, 2018
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Agrim Dave
+5
It was great experience to have dinner over here :)
The staff was very friendly and the service was very quick although it was Thursday
We order passion raspberry margarita which was amazing and adding to that we order Guacamole which they made live and fresh on our table that was yummy 😋
Then we order vegetable Nachos 😋
And Quesadillas which were too great in taste
Over all it was great experience to have dinner :)
Cheers to your team 🍾
Nov 17, 2018
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Munira Hijazi
+4
The food is excellent. I think the best guacamole I ever had. Yummy.  The service was great. Cocktails are good. The ambience is nice. I think the only reason i dont go there often is the lack of vegeterian variety. Otherwise this is a classic place I would visit and take guests to.
Nov 07, 2018
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Amira
+5
Delicious mexcian food! We went on a Thursday night with some friends, none of us had any complaint about the food nor the service. Its a must try when in Dubai
Nov 05, 2018
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Munish Modi
+4
When you’re thinking about going all out with the Mexican - LOCA is the place. Start off with their brilliant selection of Margaritas or have a simple desperado and go to your appetisers. A MUST TRY is their brilliant Guacamole (personal favorite and one of the best in town) along with Jalapeño Poppers. For the main - I tried the Chicken Chipotle Burrito and it was phenomenal. Basically - everything on their Fajitas and Nachos menu is TO DIE FOR.
Oct 20, 2018
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Verkha
+4
Very lively place!

Amazing nacho’s , one of the best.

Guacamole and quesadillas also up to the mark.

Salads selection is also wide

A little high end on pricing, but you can use zomato gold or ENBD cards for discounts.

Does get busy do make a reservation!





Oct 03, 2018
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Mini
+4
Easy chill place with some yummy food and fabulous sangria. Margaritas a worth a try as well. Been here quite a few times and it's never a disappointment.
Must haves:
Chicken nachos
Spicy Gauc
Tostada chicken salad
Sep 24, 2018
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Joy Al-Asmar
+4
Casual Mexican bar in Jumeirah. We hang out at Loca mostly every weekend. It’s always full crowd is really cool and decent very causal. The best guacamole’s you can try, tostada salad is great, burritos, tacos, octopus salad, Fajitas everything is great. Best margaritas. Recommended for a casual night out
Sep 05, 2018
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Chirag Shethna
+5
Chillout place.very Mexican,nice cocktails and food is amazing.
Will visit soon.
Staff is very friendly.
Nice view of the pool.
Decor is casual yet quite modern n spacious
Aug 21, 2018
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Barkha Punjabi
+4
Visited this place for some drinks......had fresh fruit margaritas.
They have different flavors of margaritas.
We ordered passion fruit, raspberry and strawberry.
Loved the raspberry margarita.....must try.
Amazing ambience and the view.
Definitely my next visit to try some food.
Jul 27, 2018
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Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian
+3.5
A good place to catch a match with friends. Their tostada salad is a must have. It’s wholesome and flavorful. They have good options on their menu but limited choices for vegetarians the entertainer can be used so that’s a thumbs up
Jul 10, 2018
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Rita
+5
My favourite Mexican restaurant...
I like the atmosphere, the service, the food, the drinks..everything!

Cherry on top: they have entertainer vouchers

Food : 10/10
Service:10/10
Presintation: 10/10
Atmosphere:9/10
Price : 10/10
Knowledge of the waiters: 10/10
Jul 09, 2018
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Char
+4
Though being a bit overpriced, the guacamole and tacos were still impressive! Try the chipotle guacamole and it's more than satisfying! The portion is also quite huge!
May 15, 2018
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Deepti Mahajan
+4
Had heard a lot about this restaurant and it didn’t disappoint at all. Excellent food and good ambience! The place can be a bit loud and noisy.
Apr 28, 2018
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Chithra Unni
+5
Lovely food and ambience.. Enjoyed the nachos a lot.. the pool side view is nice too.. good service as well... parking is available in front too..
Apr 24, 2018
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Spoon For Two
+5
HONESTLY NOW WHAT WAS THIS! The best mexican place I’ve ever tasted! It’s so upsetting that we don’t have Loca in Lebanon because I can honestly eat it all the time! The enchiladas, the nachos, the quesadillas, everything was TO DIE FOR! Must must must try when you’re visiting Dubai!
Apr 09, 2018
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Nadine Abounohra
+5
Loca is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Dubai. This Mexican place has excellent food and good service. But surely do not count the calories.
Apr 07, 2018
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Vaishali S
+4
Visited this place on a Thursday evening and enjoyed a nice chilled out ambience.
Must haves-
Guacamole with salsa and chips
Mushroom quesadilla
Also they have a wide range of options when it comes to Beer!
Overall a place with a friendly staff and good Cus service.
Mar 16, 2018
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Wael Al Wirr
+4.5
Best Mexican place, decor is very nice, location in both downtown and marine club is very nice, food is very nice, price is fair, very friendly staff
Feb 09, 2018
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Arina Maljian
+4
Guacamole world! 🥑 They have the best and they make it fresh in front of you! Their frozen margarita is also amazing 🍹
I tried their mixed fajita with beef, chicken, and shrimp (I replaced the fish with chicken). I loved the beef the most, the shrimp second, but I did not like the chicken. It was very chewy.
We sat outside and I loved the vibe. I would love to go again.
Jan 20, 2018
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Pranav Goyal
+4.5
I haven't had much of Mexican food but this place has surely set the bar very high for me. It has a beautiful vibe of a brunch with views of the pool and a live jazz band playing.

What we ordered:

-Original Guac: so fresh as it was prepared at the table. Supreme taste

-Nachos : smashing. Couldn't get enough of this

-Prawn Enchiladas: *STAR DISH* One of the best dishes I have had. It was fresh and although cheesy very light

_Chicken Chimichanga: this was decent

-Fajitas : they let you make your own fajitas with the filling you want. We chose the grilled chicken.

The portions are really big and the service is exceptional. You are sure to have a good meal
Jan 04, 2018
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Meenakshi Lakhwani
+5
This particular outlet is one of my favourites. I have been to the one in souk al bahar but the food is nothing like this outlet. You must try the guacamole, its made live in front of you on your table. You can choose how spicy you want it. They have the worlds best Guacamole and I mean it. Fajitas are also hot and served on a sizzling platter with other fillings.
Dec 08, 2017
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GRUBSTER
+4
My go to place for Mexican food in Dubai. Local has a great location and atmosphere. Perfect for a good meal with friends over a few drinks.  My Personal favorites are the House Nachos with Guacamole, the Tostada Salad, and the Quesadilla and burritos. Oh and you have to end your meal with their Tres Leches Cake, which is basically a milk cake. Also they have a super deal for their friday brunch. Definitely worth checking out.
Dec 05, 2017
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Nimeesha
+5
If you are looking for the most delicious mexican food, with super awesome margaritas and a great venue LOCA is your place! 
the fresh guacamole they prepare in front of you is my personal favorite...for the mains we had the veg burrito and shrimp burrito..both dishes were just outstanding...
extra points to the team for their friendly and attentive service as well! Tarun Kumar Thakar
Dec 03, 2017
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Yas
+5
Insane!!! Best Mexican food I've had in Dubai! Seafood enchiladas, beef enchiladas, chorizo manchengo, guacamole....the service....everything is to die for!
Nov 25, 2017
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Michel Matta
+4
Went there with 2 friends for lunch on a Saturday.
We ordered:
- guacamole original
- lime margaritas pitcher
- 2 plates of all meat fajitas (Mar Y Tierra)

The food was amazing and the the guacamole was freshly made in front of us and served with warm tortillas.
The lime margarita was so refreshing!

Has seating outside so a great choice in this weather.

Nov 19, 2017
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Andrew Fernandes
+4
Should’ve gone here over the other locations. It’s a lot cozier and chilled. Birthday lunch with close friends. Kids enjoyed the food and so did we. Be good use the pool and then brunch. Ordered the usual suspects quesadilla burritos fajita steak etc. everything yummy.
Oct 21, 2017
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Dana Z
+5
By far my favorite Mexican place in Dubai!
The fresh guacamole, burritos, tacos, fajitas
If u haven't tried it yet ITS A MUST
Ull be more than satisfied
Oct 06, 2017
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Yummy Tummy
+4.5
Been here a couple of times. Love the overall ambience and feel of the place. The place tends to get crowded on weekends and reservations are recommended. The guacamole which is prepared fresh by the table can be customized according to taste. The nachos and the guacamole are delicious. The salmon and shrimp fajitas were spot on. A shrimp appetizer which is more of a salad with mangoes, papaya, lime and cilantro is very tasty. The quesadillas are ok.
Have tried their margaritas which come in different flavors and taste amazing. Bryanne who served us on two occasions was very helpful in suggesting the drinks and food. Service is good. Overall a lovely place with amazing food.
Sep 25, 2017
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Zahra Haider
+3.5
This brunch is one of Dubai's hidden little secrets with its endless supply of food and variety of choice Loca serves up a great fare.

What I have always liked about this brunch is that you leave stuffed to the brim, yet you do leave not feeling guilty about all the food that you have wasted as one does at the more buffet style brunches. The options are extensive and the a la carte style ensures that you get what you want when you want.

The best thing about this brunch hands down is the endless guacamole one can avail and no skimping on this as Loca ensures that this is made fresh in front of each table.

Even better are the non-alcoholic beverages they have to offer. As the resident teetotaler I am often subject to an unlimited supply of soft drinks as most brunch drinks come 'pre-mixed,' so for a change it was nice to have a few more options.

I had previously done the brunch in the seating area, mostly because the party was smaller and there was less need to mingle. Although the venue was busier at the time I felt the service was far better - more efficient and fast. In comparison, perhaps due to being part of a larger party we were seated in the bar area, not only was this less comfortable but the service was super slow with orders having to be repeated multiple times and reminders for drinks constantly made it simpler to just get up and order at the bar.

Other than that it is a great brunch and the non-alcoholic package will only set you back AED 155.
Sep 18, 2017
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Jessy Saba
+5
Love for Loca! Chilled out vibes, succulent Mexican food, good value for money, efficient service, and a good brunch. The carne is to die for so make sure to order that!
Sep 08, 2017
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Random User
+4.5
Now, I do not normally start a restaurant review by talking about the toilets, so here goes something new:  the toilets are alright.  They are clean, accessible, and they have separate facilities for men and woman.  No transgender option, however but I suspect that might be more to do with Dubai than Loca.

So, why am I writing about the toilets?  Well everything about this place is great.  I love the bar area, food is great, their guacamole is awesome (although mine is more awesomer - tip, add a squirt of mayo with all the other stuff), their pricing is reasonable (obviously this is relative, its OK for Dubai, outrageous by international standards) and their servers are always really cool.  There are even some TVs dotted around the place allowing you to keep an eye on the sports results when the tinder-date is getting a bit dull.

Really there is no reason to not give this place 5 stars and that's why I'm giving it 4.5 stars - as the parking is rubbish.
Aug 21, 2017
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Burrrpsalot.
+4
Fantastic restaurant with great food and drinks. Special shoutout to the margaritas. Highly recommend ordering a pitcher with different salts. Our personal favorite was the passion fruit margarita with charcoal salt. The chipotle guac was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Aug 18, 2017
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Vaibhav Agarwal
+4.5
I visited the place for lunch so didn't find many people. But the place has really good abmience and feel to it. The food was excellent and the variety of beers of out the world. I have never seen such vast variety of beers being offered at a place. Definitely a must go.
Aug 10, 2017
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