Bonita Bonita
A vibrant Mexican restaurant at Mermaid Beach, rated 4.5 across more than 1,400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bonita Bonita sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach, on one of the coast's most established dining stretches between Broadbeach and Burleigh. A vibrant Mexican restaurant, it brings colourful, festive flavours and a buzzing atmosphere to the strip — the kind of fun, social spot that suits a group dinner, margaritas or a relaxed night out.
The appeal is that combination of crowd-pleasing Mexican food, a great drinks offering and a lively, welcoming setting in a great Mermaid Beach location, ideal for a sociable evening. The festive style of Mexican dining makes it a great fit for a fun night out, and it's clearly resonated with the local crowd.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,400 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Mermaid Beach restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a livelier night out.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 20:30
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 21:30
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 20:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 20:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 96
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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