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Tokyo Taco

Mooloolaba

Updated: Jun 13, 2025

Cult favourite Japanese-Mexican restaurant TokyoTaco is opening a beachfront venue on Mooloolaba Esplanade at the Sunshine Coast on June 18.

After making massive waves in Sydney since its launching at Newtown in 2022, TokyoTaco is now blending its signature flavour-first approach with the laidback rhythm of the Sunshine Coast in an 80-seat venue just metres from the ocean.

Plates of Japanese tacos at Tokyo Taco Mooloolaba

Designed to feel as vibrant as the TokyoTaco menu – which features signature dishes like the Miso Baked Salmon Taco layered with Japanese mayo and caramelised chilli sauce, slow braised beef nachoSu topped with pico de gallo, and the cult-favourite TacoFries seasoned with TT’s iconic salt – the new Mooloolaba space brings together creative craftsmanship and beachside ease. 

Interior of Tokyo Taco Mooloolaba

The interiors strike a playful balance between Japanese minimalism and Mexican warmth, featuring handset terracotta tiles imported from Mexico, handmade Japanese tiles in earthy tones of orange, grey and black from Nagoja, and a hand-painted mural by artist Charlie Nivison. 

Japanese taco at Tokyo Taco

The new Mooloolaba location offers both internal and external seating, window perches, and alfresco tables, making it the ideal setting for a casual taco drop-in or a long lunch by the sea. The venue also includes a full-service bar and coffee operations.

Good to know - Guests can order at the bar, via self-serve kiosks, takeaway, or through the TokyoTaco app, which also unlocks exclusive offers and brand-wide promotions.

*TokyoTaco will be giving away 500 FREE tacos to those who order via the TokyoTaco app during the weekend of 28-29 June 2025.

Tokyo Taco

1/121 Mooloolaba Esplanade

 Mooloolaba

Openiing Jun 18* 

Sun - Wed 11am - 9pm

Thu 11am-10pm

Fri-Sat 11am-12am 

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