Called up to see if there was any availability and they were fully booked but was still offered to try our luck and sit in the bar next door, although when we arrived it was very busy and booked out, a young waiter named Sam was able to accommodate us still and squeeze us in on the bar! It was $5 Sangrias & $5 tacos, was a decent range of different tacos and good size 😃🌮 loved the Mexican style atmosphere 👌🏼
🌮 Food was delicious! So much to choose from, we just took a chance and ordered a few tacos, snacks and drink - we were not disappointed.
🍷the classic margarita was the bomb. Best I’ve ever had.
💵 Good value.
🙋🏻♀️Service was ok, could be more attentive not so worried about home time.
🍃 Very loud inside, we sat outside in tiny seats. Wasn’t very comfy.
🚘 Lots of parking nearby, but be prepared to walk a few minutes to restaurant front door.
👍🏻 Overall, a trendy spot to chill for a quick bite.
Came here with my fiancé on Friday night, the food was amazing. We had corn, spicy chicken and fried cauliflower tacos, they were next level. Some of the best Mexican I’ve had on the GC only to be rivalled by Mexicali. The cocktails here were good but pretty small quantity glasses for how much they cost, that was my only gripe. Worth checking out though!
The chicken wings are crispy and spicy af and the tacos are better than sex...esp the califlower taco:-p
Rad atmosphere with friendly staff and the music tops it! Good vibes
Uber eats delievery... yes!
Delicious, fresh & easy. The taco flats were a little soggy but that might have been through the travel it did not deter from taste.
Good price.
Great place for catch up with friends over few drinks. Very lively atmosphere. Really enjoyed our burritos - massive servings. We got the extra hot spicy chicken wings and boy they were SPICY! I can tolerate pretty high level of spicy food and even I found it really spicy- loved it!!
Excellent place for cocktails and dinner with a group of friends. It's very fun, well designed and the cocktail menu is exceptional. The flavour combinations of the food are good and work well together.
Was a nice dinner. Not the best on the gc but worth a try for a night out. The corn was a standout for me! And the beef taco was my bfs favourite. Service was ok, but felt like they were rushing us out and piling the food on top of us when we weren’t ready for it.
Tried this place and the soft shell tacos are really good. On a Monday night this place pumps a few through.
Loved the chicken taco, crispy chicken with plenty of avocado.. love the calamari taco also wasn’t sure if the pineapple salsa but yum with good heat in it.. good value for money
Delicious! We really enjoyed our visit here, thought the food was quite nice and service was great too :) my favourite dish was the seared scallops and the tortado. I would highly recommend this place for those who really enjoy Mexican food!
Fun atmosphere with attentive staff. Replaced drinks almost instantaneously. Out server recommend the banquet for 2 which suited my partner and our son, they even tailored extra for his taste. We normally would not have ordered it but the banquet was great for us as we got to taste a verity of dishes, that absolutely tasted fantastic and made the kitchen staff shine. Well worth a visit.
Amazing food and staff. Have recommended to many people since. We will definitely be back. If you love spicy sauces ask for the chefs special. He or she needs to bottle that bad boy up and sell it! Thanks for sharing my 26th birthday with you!
Wander Wonder Wonton
+3.5
Seeing as our last trip together was Mexico, it was only right that Lauren, Nikita & I went to a Mexican joint for dinner. Lauren chose Bonita Bonita in Mermaid for dinner and her boyfriend, Ben joined us. We started with pea guac and corn chips. How the hell does a Mexican place run out of avocado? Makes no sense. Pea guac was average – skip it. We had ocean trout ceviche was was really nice with a citrus and coconut cream sauce and some super deep fried corn chips.
This place has a very unique, but funky, interior. The main feature wall is very dark - as is the general mood/lighting - but they light numerous candles in various positions over the wall (as seen in pic) to stand it out.
We had a lovely waitress who constantly topped up our water and checked in with how everything was going. We only spent $70 for the two of us and I'd go as far as saying we probably overate. Soft tortilla taco highlights were the chicken and beef cheeks for mine, and definitely give the chicken wings a try if you're feeling a good "entree" (Half size is more than enough for two). Patatas Bravas was ok but I'm used to crispy potato not the nachos/sloppy style. Still nice though.
They've opened up Bon Bon as an extension right alongside, and judging by the Friday night crowd, they're going pretty well.
Had a visit to this amazing gem last month on our wedding anniversary. The food is amazing, quite filling and very well presented. They have a great bar with amazing variety of cocktails. It was fully packed being a Friday night but the service was spot on. Will definitely visit this place again whenever we come to GC.
Just brought the girl here for dinner/drinks and it was seriously amazing. the waitress who served us was really helpful. Don't make the mistake of ordering too much as the serving sizes are quite generous but luckily they allow us to pack it and take it home. The drinks menu was great and if it wasn't for a weekday and the small issue of having to drive home I would have had more to drink. Would definately recommend this place to a group of friends or couples.
Unique. Loved the food, great service. There were more younger people there but our middle aged group of 4 were waited on excellently. Lighting was a bit dim, but you could point at anything on the menu and you wouldn't be disappointed.
Dear Mr. Trump,
Up until tonight I thought you were crazy but now I understand. After sharing the taco platter at Bonito Bonito I fully agree that you should build that wall as there is no possible way that anyone in the whole of Mexico could improve this dish. The beef cheek was so tender and tasty and the sauces brilliantly varied. It washed down with a perfectly spiced red sangria.
Good luck with your wall Trumpy.
Loved the atmosphere, the lighting wasn't too bright which set the mood for a relaxed evening.
The cocktails were tasty but the singria was better.
I had the the banquet with matching drinks, I loved the food but I wouldn't opt for matching drinks again, too many mixes.. Cocktail to sweet wine to beer.. I would of preferred different wines with each meal or simply a continuous jug of singria.
But all in all the the food was extremely tasty and the service was immaculate.
I've been waiting (patiently, might I add) to go here for months and I'm so glad we finally made it. The taco platter was incredible. If you order this with some extra tortillas you easily have enough amazing food for 2-3 people for $40. The white sangria is very tasty and they have a great selection of craft beers. A very trendy vibe and you'll want to make a reservation if dining at a popular time.
Bonbon, as part of Bonita Bonita is a very cool and cozy cocktail bar. With a good selection of cocktails and funky fit-out, it's a nice place to have a relaxed drink! Try Wet Panties with pear, it's strong and fresh!
This place was absolutely amazing! Dinner for five people, and the wait staff were so accommodating and helpful. Tostadas and guac to start, both were delicious and catered to all dietary preferences. The tacos were great best on the Gold Coast. Also excellent value for money, dinner for five for $85. Overall best dining experience I've had in a while.
Fabulous!
We stumbled across this little restaurant when trying to find something to have for dinner on a recent holiday. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by our very friendly waitress, and shown to a cosy little table, which was dimly lit, the only thing I could fault about the place. The atmosphere was nice, but I didn't enjoy trying to read the menu by candlelight.
The menu isn't large, but that's a good thing. They sure can cook the items on it!
We ordered a pork belly special, and the beef tostadas as entree. I'm not even sure how to describe the absolutely divine taste of these tostadas. Best thing I have ever eaten, period.
We followed entree with a pulled pork and a chicken taco, both which were delicious. Then dessert in the shape of a mexican cheese cake (so creamy!) and little pumpkin pastries which were also delicious.
The three course meal for two, plus a couple of drinks each cost well under $100.
A nice little Mexican place with a good theme here. The service is fantastic and they know their meals. The food does have a true Mexican twist and provides a quality experience. The serving sizes of the tacos might tend towards questioning having two however the taste will not disappoint. Consider the chimichangas, just delicious.
Great modern Mexican food with a fun vibe. Margarita with cucumber juice, candied jalapeño and chilli salt rim was awesome. Our favorite meal while on the gc.
Great food. Interesting flavour combinations, way past your typical taco bill fare. Outstanding cocktails. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Hip vibe. And on our visit great live music in the bar. Actually the bar is a better place to eat I think. Really a good night.
SleepEatReviewRepeat
+4.5
Have been here 3 times and have never been disappointed! As I have always gone with a big group we have always ordered one of the platters (usually the $35 platter) and it is always amazing! Such great authentic Mexican cuisine served very quickly and always by awesome staff. The fact that we had to order a platter meant we were able to taste almost everything on the menu from the simple corn chips and guacamole chicken wings and Mexican corn to beef cheek tostadas, our choice of two tacos (the chorizo taco and fish taco is to die for). If you decide to go choose to wear fat pants as you will need them!! The only negative thing I would say is that even if we have had reservations we have always had to wait for our table but other than that it's amazing. Very highly recommended.
Wow this place is ridiculously good, each dish blew me away more and more- and we ordered alot! The best thing to do here is order a few dishes to start and end with a taco. They're only $9, small but quite filling! The pulled pork tacos were amazing, it had cirspy crackling which adds amazing texture and flavour to the taco. Chicken wings were a stand out as well, the chipotle sauce was the perfect combination with it. will 10000% be returning to get the dishes I didn't try!
Love this place! Best Mexican food I have ever eaten. LOVE the pumpkin tacos. Definitely recommend you try it.
You will not be disappointed.
Nice atmosphere and always packed so book ahead!
Absolutely incredible experience. From booking to the end of the meal, the staff were all friendly and lovely to deal with, the cocktails and food were beautiful and the atmosphere was buzzing but not so loud you couldn't have a conversation. Cannot wait to come back!!
Last Friday I went out on a girl’s night. After weeks of scheduling and juggling babysitters, bedtime schedules and partners myself and two friends managed to get together for a meal and a dance. So where did we go? Bonita Bonita, located just off the Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach.
Dined here last night (Sunday) When I made the booking the girl warned me there were two bookings for very large tables so it would be noisy. I thought uhoh noise and slow service. Yes it was noisy but the service was EXCELLENT. Friendly helpful just very nice staff and good service. The food was probably the best Mexican I have had. The little bar next door, BonBon is just gorgeous and next time will plan to have pre or post dinner drinks. Lovely barman invited us to come in and sit without pressure to order!! It really has great atmosphere and pays homage to Frida. Live music in the bar. Just all up very very nice (yes it was VERY noisy but it was forgivable because everything else so great)
The staff were so accommodating of the 20+ diners in our party. Everyone was more than happy with all courses of our set menu. Having the amazing bar, Bon Bon, to wait in for our table was the best call ever!
Awesome food! Awesome atmosphere! Staff are really friendly and helpful, food comes out quickly and is absolutely delicious. Hard to find a park as it's always busy but otherwise highly recommended!
Incredible. Hands down the best mexican experience i have ever had. Unbelievable mexican with its own little twist.
Great atmosphere, great staff, we tipped the waitress for her professional ability and service.
Only downfall is if can be hard to book if you are trying to leave a message during the working part of the day.
Amazing Mexican! If your from Melbourne this place is better than mamasita! Kids menu awesome! Adult menu must go the scallops and main so many to choose from! Bonita colada a must for the ladies!
Totally hectic Mexicano restauranto. If you like to eat food, this is a place to do it and boy do they tasty! Come on down to Mermaid for the food!
So, so, SO good!! I love coming here, the food is just stunning, the atmosphere is lively and the staff are really friendly and attentive. We tried the 35pp deal and could not get through all that delicious food. Our waiter was really awesome, very accommodating for me as a vegetarian and then packaged up our food so we could take home our leftovers (which just goes to show how good the food was).
Can't get enough! We'll be back soon. Favourite restaurant on the Gold Coast.
Great food at a great price! Cant go wrong, especially with a big group. We had the banquet with a large group and it felt like the food just kept on coming! I tried the fish tacos on the waitresses recommendaiton and they ar enow my favourite!
Amazing food, great service. I have visited Bonita Bonita twice so far, absolutely loved the atmosphere, decor and the yummiest food. All of the staff were so friendly, can't wait to go back again
Amazing! Bonita Bonita well and truly lived up to the title of 'best Mexican on the Gold Coast'. Such great value! We all had the $39 share menu and had to take some delicious tacos home because we could not possibly fit in any more food. Delicious food, quaint little dining venue hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Broadbeach and such attentive and efficient staff. VERY HIGHLY recommended.
Even on a busy Sunday night, service was quick and friendly and the food was fantastic. We sat at the bar (no booking) and got to watch in fascination as the bartenders made those great looking margaritas, had to drive so didn't get to try one but next time we will walk and try a couple, at least!
Needs more kick. Great atmosphere. Menu reads well but food lacks spice- bit bland. Pleasant but needs to turn up the heat!
Bloody brilliant!!! Get the $40 set menu. As the ginger Mojito. That is all.
The food was great, I went with 10 people and everyone of them thoroughly enjoyed their meal. On the other hand the menu was very small and we found it hard to read as everything was hard to understand because we aren't very big Mexican eaters. It would have been much easier if each main and entree had a small sentence description on what it was, what was in it and what it tastes like. The waiter seemed to get frustrated quite easy and started to become a bit snappy I noticed as I am also front of house at an idian restaraunt. The food was cheap but you were paying about $16 for a cocktail and our table spent $100 in alcohol alone. Overall the meals were decent price tasted great and were fairly big which is what you want. 7/10
Awesome. I love everything about this place!!! - I don't usually even like Mexican!
Absolutely loved it!!! Gorgeous and attentive staff , tasty food and cocktails. Will be back
Soooooooo good !. We tried BonitaBonita on Friday night for the first time and we were very impressed - so much so we decided it's our new favourite ! The service and food was amazing and most definitely the best mexican on the coast ! We struggled to pick which was the best dish as they were all so good, but the corn and tacos were up there ! Can't wait to go back next week..... Only a small criticism would be the small sized drinks, but even then, they too were very delicious ! :)
Fantastic Food and atmosphere. Loved this restaurant so much I went back 3 times in the first month.
Never had a bad meal or even a bad dish. Prices are also extremely reasonable.
Would recommend booking the outside table if possible as inside was so loud under the speakers that you couldn't have a conversation with the other side of your table.
Only thing that could be improved is larger cocktails - they are really delicious but three good swigs and they are gone.
Lovely little Mexican gem! Service was attentive, food was delicious and the drinks menu is to die for! Could not rate this place higher! Great value also and not overpriced, a must try! So thankful something like this has finally opened on the Goldcoast!
Amazing Mexican food. Not you average Mexican, service was outstanding and we got the $35 banquet, highly recommended.
This place is a great establishment! We went for a group dinner last night and everyone was raving.
Service is attentive and happy.
Food is tasty, great value for money, filling & visually appealing.
Cocktails were delish!
Vibe is alive and funky and the place is well decorated.
Book ahead you don't want to miss out on a table to this place!
Well done to the people behind this gem!
..... Bonita Bonita is the latest place to open its doors. I was expecting low-key street style food but I can tell you it is so much more than that! This place has a really great vibe with an authentic themed fit-out and candles EVERYWHERE! It really creates a great ambience. We sat at the bar and spent our evening watching experienced bartenders mix up some delicious looking cocktails. The beverage list has a great range of choices, some classic and some new and inventive. The menu is fairly refined but still offers plenty of choice; there are entrees and snacks to share including chips and guacamole, fish ceviche, sti
If the spirit of Frida Kahlo descended onto the Gold Coast, I am sure that she would come to rest in Bonita Bonita . Besides being kindred Mexican spirits with their own unique artistic styles, Bonita's owner/chef Morgan Walsh (ex Commune) bears a striking resemblance to the famous Mexican artist.
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