A new Mexican restaurant is set to open on the Sunshine Coast, adding to the growing presence of the popular fast-food chain, Guzman Y Gomez. Construction is set to begin in the next few weeks, with the restaurant expected to open its doors in mid-2026. The 200sqm venue and drive-thru will be located on Aura Boulevard, opposite McDonald's in Baringa. This new addition will bring 100% clean, authentic, fresh, and made-to-order Mexican food to the community, with no preservatives, artificial flavors, added colors, or unacceptable additives. The restaurant will employ around 85 people and is expected to be a popular spot, with locals expressing excitement on social media. However, some residents have raised concerns about potential traffic congestion, while others have called for different fast-food options. Guzman Y Gomez already has several locations on the Sunshine Coast, and the company has plans for further expansion, including a new restaurant in Glass House Mountains and another in Sippy Downs. The chain was founded in Sydney in 2006 by childhood best friends Steven Marks and Robert Hazan, and has since grown to over 250 restaurants in Australia, Singapore, Japan, and the United States, with a goal to open more than 30 restaurants a year globally.
