Bona Ventura

Umm Suqeim 2 · Dubai

LILA Wood-Fired Taqueria

World cuisineLocals' pick

A tiny homegrown taqueria where chef Shaw Lash cooks honest Mexican food, far from Tex-Mex: the tortillas are hand-pressed from masa ground daily from heirloom Mexican corn. Order a round of wood-fired tacos and let the tortilla be the star.

Address
786 Jumeirah Street (Jumeirah Beach Road), Umm Suqeim
Hours
Tue-Sun 14:00-22:00; closed Mon (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
AED AED

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Good to know

  • Closed Mondays and opens only from 14:00
  • For breakfast or a larger table go to the sister Lila Molino + Café at Warehouse 18, Alserkal Avenue, which also sells house-made tortillas and salsas

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