Big Papi's Cocina

Name: Big Papi's Cocina
Address: 140 Griffith St, Coolangatta, AU-QLD, Australia, 4225
Telephone: 0431 193 205
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (29)

$41 to $100

Latin American

140 Griffith St, Coolangatta, AU-QLD 4225

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Latin America on the Gold Coast! Enjoy the nostalgia of that trip you took with a nice pisco sour or an empanada, with it's own Gold Coast spin. Enjoy Latin vibes from the artwork to the food. Relive the flavours and enjoy!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Latin American, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0431 193 205
Website
https://www.instagram.com/bigpapiscocina
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
140 Griffith St, Coolangatta, AU-QLD 4225
Neighborhood
Coolangatta
Parking details
None

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Papi CalienteA$21.00
Mulled wine, winter spices and citrus
BalteritaA$20.00
Balters Cerveza, tequila, agave lime
Papi’s PalomaA$25.00
Mezcal, tequila, rosemary, lemon, grapefruit, spiced agave
Agua de SapoA$25.00
Rum, cane sugar, ginger and lime
Winter SourA$25.00
Pisco, cinnamon and lemon
Pisco SourA$25.00
Pisco, lemon and a flavour of choice - mango/passionfruit

Beers & Ciders

Balters CervezaA$12.00
Estrella DammA$12.00
4 Pines NW Pale AleA$14.00
WH Apple CiderA$15.00

Non-Alcoholic

Soft DrinksA$5.00
Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Guarana
JuiceA$5.00
Cranberry, pineapple, orange

Wine

Sparkling

2015 Canals & Munne Gran Reserva De l’Avi Brut Nature Penedes, SPA$100.00
NV Lacrima Baccas Natural Cava, SPA$16.00
2023 Zudugarai Txakoli Getaria, SPA$15.00
2022 Quinta Do Ermizio ‘Electrico’ Vinto Verde, PORA$15.00
2023 Kin Rose Grenache Barosa, AUA$15.00
2022 ‘Vinista’ Pais Itata, CHA$70.00
2023 La Comarcal ‘Del Moro’ Grenache Valencia, SPA$15.00
2023 M. Riccitelli ‘Hey Malbec’ Reserva Mendoza, ARGA$16.00
2019 ‘Pirca’ Carménere Cachapoal, CHA$65.00

Papi's Cellar

2020 ‘Xerico’ Rioja, SPA$95.00
2020 ‘El Pacto’ Tempranillo Rioja, SPA$85.00
2021 ‘Tinto de la casa’ Malbec Uco|Lujan, ARGA$110.00
2021 ‘Pura Fe’ Carmenere Maipo, CHA$120.00
2021 M. Riccitelli ‘Uco’ Malbec (1,450masl) Mendoza, ARGA$95.00

Tapas

To Share

Guac y TortillaA$18.00
Freshly made guacamole, citrus and mild spice with crispy fried tortillas VGN
Choclo RibsA$15.00
Corn over coals, basted in Papi’s butter, rainforest honey and different chilli’s topped with manchego GF
Smoked ProvoletaA$21.00
Smoked Provolone Dates in a Pedro Jimenez reduction served with a freshly roasted baguette
Papi’s CoxinhaA$12.00
Fried Brazilian style croquette, braised chicken with Papi’s spices, finished with aioli
ChicharronA$19.00
Mojo cured pork belly, served with a plantain and celery remoulade in a agave glaze GF
Pate BriocheA$12.00
Mini brioche bun, house made duck liver pate with a pepper quince puree

Handhelds

Queso & Mushroom EmpanadaA$15.00
Manchego and mushroom empanada, finished with hot honey pepper VG
Beef EmpanadaA$15.00
Lightly spiced wagyu beef served with chimichurri
Steak SandwichA$17.00
Picanha baguette, provolone, dijon and pickles
Chori-PanA$15.00
Chorizo baguette, chimichurri and mayo

Platos Grandes

Big Plates

Feed Me Papi!A$100.00
Chefs selection of four tapas, a main and dessert (max 8 people)
CevicheA$35.00
Kingfish with papaya, red chilli, lime juice, fried corn tortilla in a leche de tigre sauce GF
Seafood Paella (For Two)A$70.00
Octopus, prawn and squid GF
Chicken & Chorizo Paella (For Two)A$55.00
GF
Angus SB2 Picanha 300gA$60.00
Over coals served with chimichurri and sprinkled farofa GF

Sides

FriesA$13.00
Freshly Baked Mini BaguetteA$13.00
House SaladA$13.00

Postres

Dessert

Churros & ChocolateA$15.00
Banana RellenaA$15.00
GF

What 29 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Big Papi's Cocina offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly, attentive service." Guests praise the "super generous" portions and "reasonable prices." The ambiance is a delightful mix of "fiesta-lively and date-night intimate." Dishes, including tapas and paella, are celebrated for their authentic Latin flavors. "Highly recommend" this Coolangatta gem.

29 Reviews

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Sarah
Canberra4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a wonderful dinner early on a week night. It was very quiet and we were the only ones inside for most of the time. The service were very hospitable. The food was absolutely amazing! We enjoyed all of it. The only downside was it took a while to take our order, drinks took a while and also the food. We were also with small children so probably not ideal for kids if they are hungry, it was about 40 mins from the time we sat for the food to come out. Beautiful place though and the food was very high quality. Would definitely go again.
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Stephen
Gold Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant! The food is incredible and the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. We shared a bunch of tapas between the two of us. I would recommend the guacamole, corn, chorizo baguette and empanadas. You will not be disappointed. The portion sizes are super generous and the price is very reasonable. We will be back to try everything else on the menu!
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Penny
Sydney3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. The tapas were especially delicious and came in generous-sized servings. We were up from Sydney visiting a friend who has retired to Tweed Heads. Our friend said he will definitely be back.
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Damien
Gold Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down one of the best restaurants I’ve been to the food was amazing! Lovely staff and amazing cocktails for my mum and wife on our arrival for Mother’s Day tonight. Thanks and can’t wait to be back 🙌
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Nicole
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a beautiful experience we had for mothers Day lunch at Big Papi Cocina today The little dining area out the back was amazing the Design, the food , the service was amazing what a way to celebrate Mother’s Day! Even got a free glass of champagne. it’s great to have this resturant in Coolangatta it’s much needed and great to have different food options around from different cultures! We will be back for sure Thankyou x 💗
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Scott
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, atmosphere and service we will be back soon.
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Katherine
Gold Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect! The food, the cocktails – 20/10! It’s a privilege to enjoy Latin flavors in Australia!
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Cliver
Gold Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — If you think you know Latin‑inspired cuisine, get ready for Big Papi’s Cocina to flip that idea on its head and season it to perfection! From the moment you slip inside this Gold Coast gem, you’re wrapped in a warm glow of terracotta tiles, low‑lit pendants, and the irresistible sizzle wafting off the grill. The ambience hits that sweet spot between fiesta‑lively and date‑night intimate; you can just as easily toast a birthday with margaritas as whisper sweet nothings over slow‑cooked pork. But let’s talk food. Every plate feels like a love letter to Hispanic flavors—reimagined, remixed, and delivered with swagger. Even the humble plantain is elevated to art: twice‑fried, dusted with sea salt, and served with a silky queso dip that should be illegal. Portions are generous, presentation is Insta‑ready, and the flavor combinations are fearless without straying into gimmick territory. Chef “Big Papi” himself is half culinary mastermind, half silver‑screen heart‑throb—gliding from table to table with a grin that says, “Yes, that secret mole recipe really did take 48 hours.” Meanwhile, our server chatted with us like an old friend, sprinkling local slang and cheeky one‑liners while keeping drinks topped and plates paced like clockwork. It’s the kind of service that makes you linger for dessert (do NOT skip the choco-torta). In short, Big Papi’s Cocina isn’t just another restaurant—it’s a sensory celebration. Come hungry, come curious, and prepare to leave planning your next visit before you’ve paid the bill. ¡Buen provecho!
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Gabriel
Gold Coast1 review
2.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed with our experience. While the location and ambience were really nice and inviting, the food let us down. It arrived barely warm and was very average in terms of taste and quality. We had higher expectations and hoped for a better dining experience. Hopefully, this can be improved in the future.
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Gemma
Gold Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely delicious & great service; highly recommend!
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FAQs

Big Papi's Cocina is rated 4.7 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

140 Griffith St, Coolangatta, AU-QLD 4225

Additional information

Neighborhood
Coolangatta
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Latin American, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa

Website
https://www.instagram.com/bigpapiscocina
Phone number
0431 193 205

Big Papi's Cocina

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Signature Cocktails

Papi CalienteA$21.00

BalteritaA$20.00

Papi’s PalomaA$25.00

Agua de SapoA$25.00

Winter SourA$25.00

Pisco SourA$25.00

Beers & Ciders

Balters CervezaA$12.00

Estrella DammA$12.00

4 Pines NW Pale AleA$14.00

WH Apple CiderA$15.00

Non-Alcoholic

Soft DrinksA$5.00

JuiceA$5.00

Wine

2015 Canals & Munne Gran Reserva De l’Avi Brut Nature Penedes, SPA$100.00

NV Lacrima Baccas Natural Cava, SPA$16.00

2023 Zudugarai Txakoli Getaria, SPA$15.00

2022 Quinta Do Ermizio ‘Electrico’ Vinto Verde, PORA$15.00

2023 Kin Rose Grenache Barosa, AUA$15.00

2022 ‘Vinista’ Pais Itata, CHA$70.00

2023 La Comarcal ‘Del Moro’ Grenache Valencia, SPA$15.00

2023 M. Riccitelli ‘Hey Malbec’ Reserva Mendoza, ARGA$16.00

2019 ‘Pirca’ Carménere Cachapoal, CHA$65.00

Papi's Cellar

2020 ‘Xerico’ Rioja, SPA$95.00

2020 ‘El Pacto’ Tempranillo Rioja, SPA$85.00

2021 ‘Tinto de la casa’ Malbec Uco|Lujan, ARGA$110.00

2021 ‘Pura Fe’ Carmenere Maipo, CHA$120.00

2021 M. Riccitelli ‘Uco’ Malbec (1,450masl) Mendoza, ARGA$95.00

Tapas

Guac y TortillaA$18.00

Choclo RibsA$15.00

Smoked ProvoletaA$21.00

Papi’s CoxinhaA$12.00

ChicharronA$19.00

Pate BriocheA$12.00

Handhelds

Queso & Mushroom EmpanadaA$15.00

Beef EmpanadaA$15.00

Steak SandwichA$17.00

Chori-PanA$15.00

Platos Grandes

Feed Me Papi!A$100.00

CevicheA$35.00

Seafood Paella (For Two)A$70.00

Chicken & Chorizo Paella (For Two)A$55.00

Angus SB2 Picanha 300gA$60.00

Sides

FriesA$13.00

Freshly Baked Mini BaguetteA$13.00

House SaladA$13.00

Postres

Churros & ChocolateA$15.00

Banana RellenaA$15.00

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