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Playa Mexican — Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast
Restaurants Kawana Waters

Playa Mexican

A well-regarded Mexican restaurant at Bokarina on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.1 rating across 218 diners.

55
Spot Score
Worth a Look
4.1(218)· GoogleClosed

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Why it's worth checking out

Playa Mexican is a coastal Mexican restaurant serving the Kawana Waters area from the corner of Bokarina Boulevard and Longboard Parade. Its menu is described as a blend of traditional influences and contemporary touches, with an emphasis on fire-roasted salsas, market-fresh seafood and tortillas made in-house. The menu is arranged across small, medium and large plates, along with salsas, accompaniments and desserts, giving diners different ways to order and share.

The venue presents itself as a Mexican kitchen by the seaside, with food built around colour, heat and a sense of occasion. While the website does not provide enough detail to identify individual signature dishes, it does point to fresh coastal produce and cooking with fire as central parts of the offering. That makes Playa a reasonable option for diners looking for a Mexican meal with a seafood focus, rather than a venue defined only by familiar staples.

Playa is open seven days from 11am until late, and offers dine-in bookings, takeaway and gift cards. It is part of the Tony Kelly Restaurant Group, alongside venues including Market Bistro, Spero Market Wine Store, Bocca, Riceboi, Piggyback and Giddy Geisha. With share-style menu sections and a relaxed “good food meets good times” outlook, it may suit casual meals with friends, groups and easygoing occasions. The available website information does not make specific claims about family facilities, live entertainment or a particular dining-room style, so checking the current menu and booking details is sensible before visiting.

Practical details

Seanna Residences Building, Bokarina Bvd, Bokarina QLD 4575, Australia

Opening hours

Closed
Monday
11:00 – 21:00
Tuesday
11:00 – 21:00
WednesdayToday
11:00 – 21:00
Thursday
11:00 – 21:00
Friday
11:00 – 21:00
Saturday
11:00 – 21:00
Sunday
11:00 – 21:00

Menu

View the latest menu directly from the venue.

Open menu

Spot Score

55
Reputation
63
Popularity
71
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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