COULD YOU DEVOUR AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST NACHOS?

California Tacos has opened at The Oasis, Broadbeach.

Is there even a person alive who doesn’t go loco for Mexican and if there is, soz but you’re nacho our type. Fellow Mex-heads, do we have news for you coz California Tacos, the famous taco shop born in Burleigh, has now launched an authentic modern Mexican nosh and Margarita restaurant in bustling Broadbeach. And when we say “authentic” this is a whole new level of authenticity and keep reading to find out why #clickbait #sorrynotsorry.

Residing at The Oasis, franchisee Andrew Lendrum believes it’s the perfect destination for a casual lunch for the fam (totally little Tacosauras friendly), or fun night out with your girl gang / bro bunch. The menu is truly Mexcellent, choccas with bold flavours and fresh ingredients, just the way we like it. Designed to transport you to the vibrant streets of California, it’s more than just a taste sensation, it’s also a visual feast with dazzlingly bright, colourful décor, and a chilled ambience to boot.

California Tacos founder and California native Ty Yturralde moved to Oz in 2013, choosing Burleigh as the perfect location for his first Baja inspired restaurant. During his journey, he studied and gained access to long-standing “secret recipes,” which were never seen outside of Mexico... until now. In particular, Ty is the holder of the OG fish taco recipe. Like, legit – straight from the inventor of THE fish taco. This is not a drill, but something he learned whilst working in the kitchen at a taco joint in Ensenada, Mexico. Holy guacamole, if that doesn’t give him some serious Mexi street cred, then srsly just eat our shorts.

Speaking of fish tacos, naturally The Original Fish Taco made its way into the menu’s Classic Taco selection. Served with corn chips and salsa, it’s a fiesta in your mouth with panko crumbed white fish, mango and pineapple salsa, white cabbage, Baja aioli, and salsa fresca on a corn tortilla. Or how about a signature taco and yes, we’ll take one of those too please. Our pick is the Surf & Turf Taco with chargrilled steak, chipotle and lime shrimp, melted cheese, cucumber salsa, chipotle aioli and avocado on a handmade flour tortilla

If you’re more of a sharesies nacho kinda gal or guy, grab your mate/mates and bring an epic appetite because the Nachos here are the #BiggestInAustralia (just ask Google)! There are also Burritos (go for the California Burrito served in a flour tortilla with French fries, cheese, salsa fresca, baja aioli and paired salsa), Cali plates (including bowls and the ultimate quesadilla), with many dishes allowing you to pick your protein (chicken, beef, pork or plant based).

Now if you’re thirsty (always), when in Mexico, one simply must have a margi and this is a fact. Lucky for us, the Margarita Bar menu is lit with six epic varieties. Because it’s unlike any other we’ve ever had (and believe you me – we’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt), we’re ordering a Coconut Margarita with 1800 Coconut Tequila, coconut, lime and our special recipe Coconut Foam (which also includes tequila!). Otherwise grab one of the other usual suspects including beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, or another Mexican rite of passage – a sangria jug. Oh and PS – there is a special Burleigh Brewing Mexican lager on tap called Sublime. No need to add a slice of lime coz it’s already infused with just the right dash of lime #MicDrop.

Meet us there next week for Taco Tuesday to eat our body weight in $6 tacos, washed down with $6 tap schooners. With the best food outside Mexico, a full bar and daily drink specials, California Tacos, Churro’ll we need.