Taco ’bout a party

May. It means many things to many people. For some, it’s when the weather is bueno. For others, it’s Mother’s Day, because who doesn’t want to show their Mamá some gracias. Or, if you’re like us – and playing along with our theme – it’s the Cinco de Mayo long weekend at The Island, where mext level fun awaits!

This lively locale smack bang in the heart of Surfers is basically the Salma Hayek and Hugo Sánchez of eating and watering holes on the GC (i.e. hot and a national treasure). Add a splash of Cinco De Mayo mayo (double-up intended) and a tortilla-ly awesome prize draw, and it’s certainly nacho average haunt.

As if the destination itself isn’t enough to make you fiesta like there’s no mañana, anyone who books a table in advance for the long weekend will go in the draw to win an Altos Plata Tequila Picnic Hamper and Rooftop Fiesta for you and five friends. Worth $750, our speedy Gonzales booking mode has been officially activated!

As the GC’s largest open-air rooftop bar, it’s not just the prize, nosh, or sips that’ll leave you taco’n about the place to anyone who’ll listen, it’s The Island experience. Boasting stunning views of all-the-things including the Surfers Paradise beach coastline, it’s the salsa to our corn chips and the chili mango to our margis.

Now, let’s get down to business and in Inside GC speak, that means one thing: food. The all-day menu is hola good filled with grazing goodness. If you’re wanting to stick to the whole Mexi vibe, why not partake in a tasty snack of Spicy Prawn Tostadas, with avocado, pico di gallo, and lime? Or, if you’re craving something bigger, who can go past a Pizza and certainly not us. There are plenty to choose from and personally, the Gustosa is our cup of champurrado, with pomodoro, mozzarella, salami, Italian sausage, and pancetta.

Or, if you’re heading in on Sunday (highly recommend), the infamous Rooftop Bottomless Brunch is iconic for a reason. This two-hour all-inclusive package for $79 per person (lunch and afternoon only) dishes out share-style fare including the likes of Pork Belly Bao Bun with char sui dressing, cucumber, and toasted sesame, Fried Halloumi with Leatherwood honey and za’atar, and assorted Mini Donuts with bitter chocolate dipping sauce #glazydays.

Feeling thirsty? Us too, and they’ve got us covered in the form of cocktail jugs, wines, and on-tap beers, all included in the Bottomless Brunch bonanza. For example, how about a jug of Pornstar Margarita Spritz with Altos Plata Tequila, Licor 43, lime, passion fruit, vanilla, and soda and aha, that’ll do nicely.

So amigos and amigas, book your table now for the Cinco de Mayo long weekend at The Island, and your chance to win the ultimate fun-fueled fiesta.

For more information and to book, go here.

Where: 3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
When: 11am until late. Thursday 2nd – Sunday 5th May

Words by Bianca Trathen.

STORY SPONSORED BY THE ISLAND AND ALTOS PLATA TEQUILA