La Vaca

La Vaca brings a warm glow to Sherwood, Brisbane, where open flames and soft lighting set a confident yet relaxed tone. Intimate but social, the space is designed for sharing - the sort of dining room where friends linger over generous plates and Latin-inspired grilled dishes, swapping stories as the fire flickers.

The cooking leans into smoke, spice and succulence. Warm-ups set the mood with cheesy jalapeño poppers folded around cream cheese and truffle mayo, alongside empanadas packed with pulled beef and chipotle. Wings arrive crisp and sauced, while the grill fires up a 280g Australian grain-fed porterhouse with chimichurri and slow-cooked Texas smoked sticky barbecue beef ribs lacquered in sweet, spicy sauce.

Burgers fly the flag for Wagyu beef, stacked with maple bacon, lettuce, cheese and barbecue sauce, or doubled up for serious appetites. Pair them with crispy fries or sweet potato, keeping things effortless for casual lunches, long dinners and lively group gatherings.

Settle in by the flames, gather your favourite people and take your time. La Vaca's ready when you are - come hungry, leave happy, and follow the smoke.