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Bandita - Noosa, Noosaville, AU-QLD

Bandita - Noosa

4.7 (444)
$41 to $100
Mexican
3/271 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, AU-QLD 4566

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Bandita is a modern Mexican inspired cantina and bar on the Noosa River, serving fresh, clean, share-style food with bold flavours and a local twist. Created by Jason Jones (co-founder of Mamasita Melbourne, Loco Group Singapore), our menu celebrates Sunshine Coast produce and is 98% gluten-free, coeliac-friendly, and vegan-inclusive. We offer vibrant, relaxed dining with alfresco and indoor spaces perfect for any occasion — from casual lunches to sunset drinks. With a playful yet polished tone, Bandita delivers genuine, memorable experiences through warm service, incredible views, and a unique coastal Mexican style. More than a restaurant, Bandita is a local favourite — fun, approachable, and proudly rooted in Noosa.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Barbecue, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jason Jones
  • Neighborhood
    Noosaville / Noosa Heads
  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of James St and Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop and Noosa ferry drop off are both located across the road
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunset Drinks & Snacks

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for sunset margy's and snacks from 3-4pm every Saturday and 3-5pm every Sunday. Enjoy a cocktail, beer or wine from our drinks list paired with something to eat from our Sunset Snack Menu such as chips, guacamole, salsa's, ceviche, tostadas to name a few... all while watching the cracking sunset over the Noosa River.

What 444 people are saying

Bandita - Noosa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sunshine Coast

    Best Overall

  • Sunshine Coast

    Best Food

  • Sunshine Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • Sunshine Coast

    Good for business meals

  • Sunshine Coast

    Innovative

  • Sunshine Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Sunshine Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Sunshine Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Sunshine Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Sunshine Coast

    Lively

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Overall

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Food

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Service

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Value

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Good for business meals

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Innovative

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Good for groups

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Healthy

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Hot spot

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Romantic

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Lively

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bandita in Noosa is celebrated for its "sensational" food, "amazing" service, and "lovely" atmosphere. Guests praise the authentic Mexican flavors, generous portions, and standout items like fish tacos and ceviche. The restaurant offers a "wonderful location" with river views and a "great vibe," making it a Noosa favorite.
444 Reviews
  1. Philippe

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Amy, Jase, Lem and all the team for ALWAYS making our visits to Bandita nothing less than sensational! You are our go to favourite place for the best food, service and vibes, whatever the occasion! Thank you 💖💖 Kathleen and Philippe

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  2. EMMA

    Victoria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love bandits! Each time we come to noosa it is a must!

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  3. Erica

    Sunshine Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved Bandita. It was the best date night we have had in a long time. The food was incredible and the service was amazing. Lovely atmosphere and fit out. Honestly we could not fault a thing! Cannot recommend enough!!
    Bandita - NoosaResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi Erica, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled to hear Bandita made for such a memorable date night - it means a lot to hear this. Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Muchas Gracias, The Bandita Familia

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  4. Stefan

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tacos, steak and jerk chicken were all great. The guac was literally just avo. No salt, lime, coriander. The slaw also needed seasoning, even just salt would have helped.
    Bandita - NoosaResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi Stefan, Thanks so much for the feedback — we’re really glad you enjoyed the tacos, steak, and jerk chicken! We also really appreciate your notes on the guac and slaw. Our goal is to serve dishes that are fresh and well-balanced, so we’ll definitely pass this on to the kitchen team for review. Hope we get to welcome you back again soon! Muchas Gracias, The Bandita Familia

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  5. Lucy

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were recommended to dine here while in Noosa and it so didn’t disappoint! Excellent service and the most fantastic food. Quite generous portions and oh so delicious - flavoursome and good heat. Great cocktail (tequila) list. It was hard to choose dishes as we could have had them all. Thanks team - loved it!
    Bandita - NoosaResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi Lucy, We’re so glad the recommendation lived up to the hype! Thanks for the lovely words — it’s great to hear you enjoyed our menu with a good splash of tequila. Hope we get to welcome you back again soon for round two (or three) of working your way through the menu! Muchas Gracias, The Bandita Familia

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  6. Kim

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing dinner! Ordered pork crackle which was definitely not housemade, a cheap, stale imitation that tasted like deep fried polystyrene. Should never be a menu item! Tacos were equally disappointing, cold, store bought taco shells with a dry, over cooked protein. Expensive, unimaginative margaritas are clearly how the restaurant makes it money.
    Bandita - NoosaResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi Kim, We're really sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations — and certainly not our usual standards. That’s never what we want for our guests. . We truly appreciate your feedback and want to assure you that our tortillas are made by a local Mexican who uses organic ingredients only , and our pork crackling is made in-house and freshly prepared, never store bought. It sounds like something went wrong during your visit and we'd love the opportunity to follow up with you in more detail. If you're open to chatting further, please reach out to us at via our website (under Contact Us) — we’d really value the chance to make this right. Muchas Gracias, The Bandita Familia

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  7. JasonG

    Tropical QLD1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food highly recommended will be back coeliac aware which helped us enormously.
    Bandita - NoosaResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi JasonG, Thanks so much for the lovely feedback — we’re stoked to hear you had a great experience and that our coeliac-friendly options made things easier for you. We really appreciate the note about gluten-free desserts too — we took this on board and now have a gluten free Tres Leches which we're launching in the next week or so! Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! Muchas Gracias, The Bandita Familia

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  8. Penni

    Sunshine Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food. Had the banquet and one of part was a vegetarian and they were happy to swap out elements. Ceviche was a standout.
    Bandita - NoosaResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi Penni, Thanks so much for the lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the banquet and that we could accommodate your group... and yes, that ceviche is a crowd favourite! Hope to see you again soon! Muchas Gracias, The Bandita Familia

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  9. Jodie

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our first experience at Bandita. The service was outstanding, the views were beautiful and the food was amazing.
    Bandita - NoosaResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi Jodie, Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled your first visit ticked all the boxes – amazing service, views and food is exactly what we aim for. Hope it’s the first of many! Muchas Gracias, The Bandita Familia

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Mexican, very helpful staff and a wonderful location. Spot on ✔️
    Bandita - NoosaResponded on April 15, 2025
    Thank you!

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Bandita - Noosa is rated 4.7 stars by 444 OpenTable diners.

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  4. North Sunshine Coast
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Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bandita - Noosa

3/271 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, AU-QLD 4566

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of James St and Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566
  • Neighborhood
    Noosaville / Noosa Heads
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Barbecue, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop and Noosa ferry drop off are both located across the road
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Jones
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
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