Overview
Las Palmas has landed, and it's bringing the sun-soaked, free-spirited and vibrant energy of the Mexican coastline to Manly's West Esplanade. The garden bar and taqueria, just steps away from Manly Wharf and accessible via a 15-minute ferry from the CBD, is set to become a go-to destination for tasty tacos, many margaritas, live music and good vibes.
This opening marks the next phase of The Boathouse Group's waterfront evolution in Manly, following the success of Manly Pavilion and The Espy. With Las Palmas, the group continues to establish the West Esplanade as one of Sydney's most exciting and up-and-coming precincts for food and entertainment.
Executive Chef Victor Uriegas has created a menu, inspired by Baja Sur, Jalisco, Guerrero and Oaxaca, designed for laid-back communal dining. Start fresh with snapper ceviche with jalapeño and coconut, and tuna tostadas with avocado and salsa macha, and snack on guacamole and grilled corn while you contemplate what to order next.
With tacos central to the menu, it's imperative you try a few: perhaps sample the prawn with chipotle crema, the beer-battered cauliflower with Mexican slaw and pico de gallo, and the beef short rib version with dark beer salsa and chipotle mayo. With a few servings of slow-cooked pork nachos, a grilled tuna Caesar salad and a couple of King Prawns with chipotle herb butter for the table, you'll be set for the night.
"Las Palmas celebrates the flavours, energy and warmth of coastal Mexico. It's fun, approachable, and designed for connection, the kind of place you can drop in for tacos and stay long after sunset," says Uriegas.
Drinks are certainly no afterthought at the new open-air venue, which sits beneath a canopy of palms, decked out in handcrafted materials including cane, clay and thatch, with tiled tables and textured banquettes. Developed with Pernod Ricard, the bar showcases premium tequilas and mezcals.
"At Pernod Ricard, we're always looking to collaborate with partners who share our commitment to craftsmanship and great experiences. We're excited to be working on a bespoke collaboration of our super premium Tequila — Código 1530 x Las Palmas Rosa Reposado, distilled and bottled in Mexico. More than something to sip, it's a signature spirit designed to become part of the Las Palmas story itself."
The team behind the new venture want Las Palmas to become the go-to destination for everything from a quick after-work drink to a long leisurely weekend lunch, to a celebratory gathering or boozy dinner. And with offers like $5 Taco Wednesdays, a happy hour with $12 drinks, and signature margarita flights, you'll be hard-pressed not to check it out.
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