Big Papi’s Cocina

Big Papi's Cocina sits on Griffith Street at Coolangatta, on the southern Gold Coast near the beach. A much-loved Latin American restaurant, it's earned an outstanding reputation — combining quality, flavour-packed Latin and Mexican-style cooking with a great drinks offering and a fun, vibrant atmosphere, the kind of lively, characterful spot that brings genuine warmth and flavour to the Coolangatta dining scene.

The appeal is that combination of quality, bold Latin American food, a good drinks-and-cocktail offering (think margaritas and more) and a fun, energetic setting in a great Coolangatta location, ideal for a meal with friends, a date, drinks and a feed or a sociable night out. Flavour-packed Latin cooking with a festive vibe is a genuine crowd-pleaser, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a spot that's delighting its diners.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 180 reviews, it's clearly a real favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular spot fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time at Coolangatta.