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Cuisina By Nena

161 Station Rd, Burpengary QLD 4505, Australia

Recommended by 44 people

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161 Station Rd, Burpengary QLD 4505, Australia

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+61 423 336 412
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cuisina By Nena

Cuisina By Nena serves home-style Filipino-Spanish comfort food loaded with garlic barbecue smoke and generous hospitality. Chef Joy runs the room like a family cookout—building heaping shared platters, searing seafood paella, and rolling crisp lumpia stuffed with chorizo. Guests routinely mention spontaneous perks straight from the kitchen, from surprise empanada tasters to off-menu adjustments for picky eaters and dietary restrictions. The feast wraps up over creamy leche flan and slices of warm biko.

  • Filipino-Spanish table: Staples like lumpia and puto paired with garlic skewers, tapas, and freshly made seafood paella.
  • Tailored home cooking: Chef Joy readily tweaks share platters and cooks bespoke off-menu plates for dietary needs.
  • Cookout-style warmth: Generous hospitality marked by impromptu kitchen samples and complimentary sweets.
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Why Diners Choose Cuisina By Nena

Discover why diners cherish the authentic fusion dishes, generous sharing platters, and heartfelt family-style hospitality at Cuisina By Nena.

  • Authentic Filipino-Spanish Fusion

    Guests enjoy robust, traditional Filipino classics such as lumpia and barbecue served alongside rich seafood paella and Spanish tapas.

    An amazing fusion of Spanish and Filipino flavors! The meat platter was bold and flavourful, and the seafood paella was absolutely delicious.

    Professionals Caboolture Morayfield

  • Generous Shareable Platters

    Platters arrive with substantial portions designed for sharing, offering satisfying multi-dish spreads that easily feed groups and families.

    We were surprised how huge the serving was and the taste was superb! Service was excellent! Looking forward to check the other menu 😍😍 Enjoyed every bit of it!

    Rai Rhi

  • Comforting Homestyle Warmth

    Diners are welcomed with openhearted warmth and attentive hospitality that feels like sitting down to a home-cooked family meal.

    It felt just like having dinner at home, waiting for my Mama’s cooking. The BEST food, BEST experience, BEST vibe, and the BEST people.

    Con Advincula

  • Heartfelt Extra Touches

    Guests are regularly surprised by thoughtful culinary gestures, including extra menu samplers, free empanadas, and dessert.

    When the food arrived, she surprised us with a few extra samples to try everything was delicious! We couldn’t resist ordering more, so we got the birria tacos, then a freebie of empanada came as well!

    Darryl John Vallejera

  • Bespoke Dietary Accommodation

    The chef readily accommodates gluten-free, vegetarian, and picky preferences by tailoring platters and creating custom dishes on the spot.

    Amazing service, we had specific dietary requirements - vegetarian, gluten-free. As it was late lunch, quiet time, the chef took time to cook a feast - seafood paella and few other Spanish fusion food - it was so delicious.

    Thirumurugan Ponnusamy

  • Flexible Custom Cooking

    From picky eaters to unexpected off-the-menu requests, dishes are seamlessly modified to make dining effortless for everyone at the table.

    Chef Joy’s dedication to preparing each dish was evident in every bite. She even made us an off-the-menu meal.

    Alison

Signature Filipino and Spanish fusion mains celebrated for bold, authentic flavor

  • Seafood Paella

    Seafood Paella was the best

    Jodeelyn Cabucos McRae

  • Chorizo Spring Rolls

    My personal favourites were the chorizo spring rolls and the beef birria taco.

    Drew Budd

  • Birria Tacos

    we got the birria tacos, then a freebie of empanada came as well! all packed with flavour.

    Darryl John Vallejera

  • Puto and Dinuguan

    Puto+ Dinuguan is a must-try.

    Ava Sue

Other favorites

Traditional sweets and house hospitality touches that complete the meal

  • Leche Flan

    the standouts were the leche flan and the lumpia, they were unreal.

    Brent Canayong

  • Biko

    We had the chicken share plate and the Biko dessert & the empanadas were so authentic.

    Briar Finn

  • Complimentary Green Tea

    The cheesecake dessert was beautiful, followed by complimentary green tea.

    Professionals Caboolture Morayfield

  • Cornbread

    Thanks for the cornbread Chef Joy!

    Jordan Thomson

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful personal hospitality and authentic touches that set Cuisina By Nena apart.

  • Tailored Off-Menu Dishes

    Chef Joy frequently tailors platters and cooks dedicated off-menu dishes or dietary-specific meals on the spot.

  • Surprise Samplers and Sweet Treats

    Guests are regularly welcomed with spontaneous free extras such as empanadas, dish samplers, or post-meal desserts and green tea.

  • Early-Arrival Hospitality

    The owners readily invite early or arriving patrons inside before opening hours and engage in warm, dedicated conversations.

  • Celebration and Date Night Care

    Special occasions are treated with personal care, including reserved outdoor spaces and attentive menu walk-throughs.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, dietary requests, and ordering for your visit

  • Book Ahead for Custom Dietary Requests

    If you have specific dietary needs such as vegetarian or gluten-free requirements, letting the kitchen know in advance or booking ahead allows the chef time to prepare tailored dishes like seafood paella.

  • Share Platters and Ask for Custom Additions

    Portion sizes on platters are generous and designed for sharing, but you can request custom additions or adjustments if dining with picky eaters.

  • Check Service Hours Before Arriving

    Dinner service typically commences at 4 PM, so plan your arrival accordingly or call ahead if you are arriving between lunch and dinner.

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