El Camino Cantina Robina: Exclusive sneak peek of Las Vegas-style interiors and Tex-Mex menu

A popular sombrero-splashed Tex-Mex chain is preparing to open its doors today but bookings are filling up fast. Here’s an exclusive sneak peek of the sizzling menu and flashy interiors.

Last minute preparations before the opening of El Camino Cantina at Robina Town Centre.Some of the new restaurant in town … Picture Glenn Hampson

A POPULAR Tex-Mex restaurant is preparing to open its doors today and Gold Coasters are already chomping at the bit for their fajitas and margaritas.

The colourful and eclectic El Camino Cantina chain, with a cult following in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, has descended upon Robina Town Centre amid COVID-19.

But owners Rockpool Dining Group said their new dining restrictions were not a deterrent, with around 280 customers booking for their first night.

Shona Hewitt preparing some mega margaritas for the grand opening for Robina’s El Camino Cantina. Picture: Glenn Hampson

GALLERY: FIRST LOOK AT EL CAMINO CANTINA ROBINA

El Camino Cantina food and beverage director Molly Haranis said their long-awaited launch, which was originally slated for April, was exciting and hopefully would inject positivity into the hospitality sector during the pandemic.

“COVID-19 has thrown a curveball and it’s great to finally open,” she said.

“We’ve tried to improve during the pandemic, and implement a lot of technology (like ordering via mobile phones) to make life easier.”

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The fit-out with neon bright lights, colourful murals, cactuses, hubcaps and skulls turns heads. Picture: Glenn Hampson

The Bulletin had an exclusive sneak peek of the venue, part of the Promenade waterfront dining strip, and the fit-out with neon bright lights, colourful murals, cactuses, hubcaps and skulls turned heads.

Upon choosing a free colourful sombrero, customers can enjoy a 1.5 hour dine-in experience or grab takeaway to try out their festive menu, 700ml margaritas and bottomless baskets of free tortilla chips and salsa.

The hospitality giant was forced to close 80 restaurants when restrictions first bit in March, including The Bavarian chain.

The Bavarian Robina has reopened but their Coomera and Broadbeach venues are still closed.

Originally published as El Camino Cantina Robina: Exclusive sneak peek of Las Vegas-style interiors and Tex-Mex menu