What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 5pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 5pm - 9:30pm Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm Friday 12:30pm - 3pm 5pm - 10:30pm Saturday 5pm - 11pm

http://www.bajamodernmexican.com/

Baja Brisbane, 211 Brunswick Street, Brisbane (2026)

08/06/2026

Every Taco Tuesday table has the same problem: nobody wants the last taco.

Until there’s only one left.

Then suddenly it’s survival of the fittest, everyone’s making their case for why they deserve it, and lifelong friendships are hanging by a thread.

Our solution? Stop being heroes and just order more tacos.

See you tomorrow, 5pm, for taco Tuesday?

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05/06/2026

And your fave place is waiting for you to book in, walk in, and let us take the stress off your plate. Literally.

Life’s a little (a lot) lighter with tacos in one hand, a marg in the other, and zero emails being answered. Tag your partner in crime below and we’ll see you soon.

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04/06/2026

Some drinks come and go. The Classic Marg has survived trends, situationships, and everyone’s sudden obsession with matcha.

Tequila. Triple sec. Fresh lime juice. A dash of sugar syrup. That’s it.

Simple. Reliable. Looks good in every setting.

Honestly, if it was on Hinge we’d swipe right.

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02/06/2026

We’re over here slinging tacos, pouring margs, and casually whipping up what some people are calling the best guac around.

(Not our words, your words).

But when the bowl’s getting scraped clean before the mains hit the table, we’ll let the guac speak for itself.

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28/05/2026

The answer is on the last slide, and if you’re doing Baja properly… it won’t stay that way for long.

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27/05/2026

The new Chicken Taco has only been around for a week, and it’s already developing a bit of a fan club.

Between the marinated roasted chicken, rich adobo, jalapeño mayo, and those caramelised onions on top, people are hooked.

Safe to say this one’s earned a permanent spot in the rotation. Lock in a time, grab the crew, and come see what the hype’s about.

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26/05/2026

Where there’s yaps, there’s margs. And where there’s margs, there’s the kind of yaps where you’ll stay all night long.

Share this with someone who says “I’ll only stay for one drink” and never means it.

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22/05/2026

Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic.

Our Aguachile has had a long run on the Baja menu for a reason, fresh raw reef fish, coconut + ginger water, chilli oil, cucumber, and red onion coming together in the most ridiculously refreshing way possible.

Light, punchy, and packed with flavour, it’s one of those dishes people come back for again and again, and honestly, we get it.

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20/05/2026

Some artists use brushes, some use clay.

But Chef Emmanuel uses his heart, his passion, his hands. Crafting every dish with a whole lot of care and a whole lot of love. We just know you’ll love everything he creates, too.

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18/05/2026

Twisting a classic with a little Baja magic.

Meet the stunner behind the bar. A show-stopper. Yes, Felipe. But also: our new Clarified Paloma. She’s smooth, dangerously refreshing, and the exact drink Felipe brings up when someone says “surprise me.”

Average isn’t part of our vocab here. Nor is only having one.

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15/05/2026

Friday starters are all about laying the foundations for the night ahead.

A little guac, a few Pork Croquettes, maybe some tacos if you’re feeling fancy.

Line the stomach properly before the margs start flowing, and the group chat gets out of hand. It’s called balance, right?

And well, we are situated in the perfect spot for a night in the Bermuded Tringale that is the Valley.

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11/05/2026

If you’ve spent a night at Baja, chances are you already know Felipe.

He’s the guy behind the bar making your cocktails, running the floor, checking on tables, and somehow still keeping the vibes high the entire night.

Absolute weapon when it comes to hospitality and a huge part of what makes Baja feel like Baja.

The man does it all and makes it look easy.

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08/05/2026

You’re allowed one person to help you, but the catch is, you only have 5 minutes to finish all of these margies. Who’s your partner in crime? Tag them below and meet you at the bottom.

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06/05/2026

Notice something new? And no, it’s not Dan’s haircut.

Comment your guesses.

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05/05/2026

If you can read the fine print on the last slide, you don’t need to go to Specsavers. You just need to book a table at Baja, stat.

Taco Tuesday is coming in hot. Mouth watering margs are coming in hotter. Metaphorically speaking*, who’s shouting you the goods tomorrow night? Tag them.

*Not metaphorically speaking, because it’s actually happening.

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01/05/2026

No but really… are you?

If yes, then you must be already at Baja.
If no, then you must be on your way to Baja.

If you think you are… tell us your go-to Baja cocktail.

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29/04/2026

If you know what today is, then you know it’s a very good reason to sit back, order your fave, unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders, and sip the night away*.

*It’s a Wednesday. That’s as good a reason as any. See u sooooon. That’s not a question.

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27/04/2026

A night at Baja always goes in this order:

1. Margs
2. Starters
3. Mains
4. Dessert (specifically, our Tiramisu Tres Leches)
5. More margs
6. A night cap (or two, or three)

No ifs, no buts. Layers on layers of goodness: cafeto-soaked sponge, silky mascarpone, a little chilli + orange twist, 70% chocolate. Come on now, she’s just showing off. Imagine skipping this? Couldn’t be us.

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23/04/2026

A little life hack? Skip the cooked parking, catch the train in, and follow that sweet spicy smell of our margs.

People come to Baja to see our watered cacti (IYKYK).
People come to Baja to get some water (😉) themselves.
And people come to Baja for The Dan (not The Den).

Whatever floats your boat, we’ll see you here soon.

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21/04/2026

Craving this? Yum with a capital Y.

Our pork croquettes are golden on the outside and packed with juicy, slow-cooked pork on the inside. Bite-sized tenderness, these are seriously addictive. If you’re wondering whether you should order these on your next visit, the answer is YES with a capital Y.

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16/04/2026

A feast fit for a margie-lover queen and a taco-craving king.

What are you digging into first?

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15/04/2026

What do you get when you mix a bunch of legends with a serious taco craving?

Baja crossing the bridge and Explore Fish Lane absolutely heaving.

DJs dropping bangers. Margies mixing and flowing. Salt rims waiting for no one. And a whole lot of people chasing our tacos like they’d been thinking about them all week. For March Into Margarita, we rolled in for the weekend with the goods. Baja brought the flavour, you lot brought the fiesta. Safe to say… it was the place to be.

Missed it? You can visit us at our permanent home:
📍 Baja, 211 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
🫶🏻 Come hungry AND thirsty. We dare you.

Sick pics by Liquidity Marketing.

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14/04/2026

P.S. There’s a surprise on the last slide.

P.P.S. But you already knew today is Taco Tuesday. See u soooooon.

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10/04/2026

When does the weekend start for you? For us, it’s from 5pm today.

Who’s thirsty?

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08/04/2026

You might’ve noticed something new.

Amanda Crank Art has brought more of her magic to our space. “Warm nights under the palms” feels like a holiday you don’t want to come back from. It’s colour, it’s moody, it’s full-flavoured, it’s Baja.

Now you’ve got something to stare at between rounds (alongside your tacos, of course). Just don’t end up like the horse, promise?

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