Mika Airlie Kitchen & Bar
Mexican favourites meet Whitsunday chill at this beachside hang.
Overview
Colourful seating, umbrellas as decor and palm tree murals set the scene at Mika Airlie Beach. With a menu that spotlights Mexican favourites, it's an easy choice for a day spent hanging out on the Esplanade.
Fresh, local ingredients meet classic recipes. There are chips and dips (guac and queso) to snack on, as well as fresh ceviche made with locally caught fish. Fajitas and tacos are filled with tender steak, marinated chicken or roast lamb.
If you can't decide, there's share plates that spotlight some of the best bits of the menu – and make room to show off plenty of Aussie seafood. The drinks menu echoes the tropical atmosphere, with margs, mojitos and sours made to order. The "Frozen Fiesta" section caters to particularly hot days – a pina colada, strawberry daiquiri or mango spliced are equal parts drink and dessert.
If you're in the mood for something sweet, cinnamon churros, which are deep-fried and dusted in cinnamon sugar, can be served with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
Music and events that tap into Mexican culture bring even more atmosphere to the space, which looks over the water right in the heart of Airlie Beach.
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