Restaurants near Mantra Twin Towns (formerly Outrigger Twin Towns Resort)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 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!

An excellent experience, beautiful ocean views and quality food.

Great Food, Great Service, would have liked a T Shirt though !!

A beautiful venue with excellent service, quality food, attention to detail and were very receptive to my wife's cyciliac condition. Highly recommended.

Tv was quite loud and we were at other end of hotel.