Lunch Surfers Paradise: Tacos by the Beach
Good lunch in Surfers Paradise should fit the day around it. Maybe you've come straight off the beach, you're taking a break from the shops around Cavill Avenue, or the whole group is hungry and nobody wants the same thing.
At Alma, lunch means Mexican and Latin American-inspired food made for exactly that kind of afternoon. Find us at Soul Boardwalk on the Esplanade, directly across from Surfers Paradise Beach, with tacos, bowls, nachos, fajitas and plenty to put in the middle of the table.
What to order for lunch surfers paradise
Tacos are an easy place to start.
The Achiote Pulled Pork comes with pineapple and bacon jam, greens and chorizo crumb. Crispy Barramundi pairs citrus slaw with guacamole, pico de gallo and fresh lime, while the Slow Cooked Mexican Beef brings spicy cheese sauce, black bean salsa and crispy onions.
Keeping things meat-free? The Crispy Haloumi combines agave-BBQ marinade, aioli slaw, guacamole and dukkah, while the vegan Chipotle Jackfruit taco comes with mojo slaw and guacamole.
You can view Alma's full before you arrive.
Lunch works better when the table shares
Some lunches call for your own plate. Others start with "let's just get a few things" and quickly take over the table.
Alma's snacks are made for the second kind.
The Corn Ribs are twice-cooked with chilli and lime salt, served with sriracha feta dip and spiced pistachio crumb. There are Corn Chips & Guacamole, Cajun-spiced Prawn Skewers with chimichurri butter, Salt & Pepper Calamari with citrus slaw, and Jalapeño Poppers stuffed with herbed cheese.
Then you can move into nachos, quesadillas or sizzling fajitas when everyone is ready for something bigger.
A sit-down alternative to Surfers Paradise fast food
Searching for Surfers Paradise fast food usually means one thing: you want lunch without turning it into a whole production.
Alma keeps things relaxed while giving you a little more reason to stay at the table.
The Naked Bowl brings together black bean salsa, chipotle slaw, Mexican rice, cheese and pico de gallo, with proteins available to add. There's also a vegan bowl with chipotle jackfruit, smashed avocado and corn chips, plus a Soul Salad for something lighter.
Vegetarian, vegan and low-gluten choices appear throughout the menu, which makes ordering easier when you've got different tastes around one table.
Right across from Surfers Paradise Beach
Location matters when you're choosing between restaurants near Surfers Paradise.
Alma sits at Shop 1, 4 Esplanade, directly across from the beachfront and close to the area's hotels, shops and attractions. Come in from the beach, meet friends between plans or make lunch the plan.
Make lunch easy
Pick your tacos. Add something for the table. Stay for another round if the afternoon allows it.
Alma brings bold Mexican flavours and relaxed Gold Coast dining together right across from Surfers Paradise Beach.
Ready for lunch?