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Brisbane’s first authentic Mexican street taqueria and bar — straight FROM the heart of Mexico City.
Born on the streets of Mexico City. Perfected in Brisbane. Cartel del Taco delivers bold, flavour-packed street food with a cult following. From our roots in Hawthorne — voted Queensland’s best tacos — to our new home in New Farm, we’re spreading
the taco revolution one neighbourhood at a time.
Crafted by Mexicans who live and breathe authentic street food!
Step into our vibrant, 1980s-inspired taqueria and bar — a lively, music-filled space where every detail tells a story. From the furniture and plates to the glasses and artwork, everything has been carefully brought all the way from Mexico City to Australia to create an authentic atmosphere.
Our menu, crafted by executive chef and co-owner Erick Martinez — born in Mexico City and cooking since the age of eight — features fresh local produce combined with genuine Mexican ingredients. Whether you’re craving tacos, tortas, wood and charcoal-grilled mains, or classic desserts, each dish is designed to transport you
straight to the heart of Mexico City.
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🍹 Brisbane’s favourite margs right now… 🇲🇽🔥
🍍 Frozen Lime Marg
🔥 Guava MEZCALITA
🍓 Pica FRESA Jalapeño
🍊 Mezcal Sour
Made with only the best @1800tequila.au 🥃⚡️
Sun’s out. Music’s on. Margs flowing! 💃🍹
📍 New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏽 Walk in or book now.
#CartelDelTaco #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneCocktails #MargaritaTime #1800Tequila
Fresh oysters dressed properly. 🦪🌶️🍋🟩
Salsa macha, ponzu, yuzu, chilli & fresh lime.
Salty. Citrusy. Spicy. Perfectly balanced. 😮💨⚡️
📍 Cartel del Taco New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏽 Come start your weekend with a dozen.
#CartelDelTaco #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneFood #Oysters #FreshOysters
This could be you & your gf’s — yaping for hours over margaritas and tacos. 🍹🌮❤️🔥
Main character behaviour only at Cartel del Taco. ⚡️
📍Hawthorne & New Farm
The perfect balance. 👌🏽🥑 Freshly made guac… with a little protein bar on the side. 😅 Crunchy pork chicharrón, made for dipping! 🔥
Swipe left for the perfect pairing: Caguama Michelada. 😍❤️🔥🍺
👉🏽 Skip the boring lunch. Come to Mexico instead. 🇲🇽🔥
Only at Cartel del Taco.
#therealdeal #mexico in #aus #australia
POV: It’s Friday night at Cartel… and this is where Brisbane is ⚡️❤️
💃 Your weekend plans just found you.
👉🏽 Book now. 🌮🍹
#CartelDelTaco #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneFood #TacosAndMargs #mexicanfood
🏆 AWARDED BEST TACOS & BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN QLD 🌮🔥🇲🇽
Now you know why Brisbane keeps lining up outside. 😉⚡️
From sizzling tacos & ice-cold margaritas… to the music, energy and real Mexico City vibes — this is more than dinner. This is Cartel del Taco. ❤️🌮🍹
Bring your friends. Bring your appetite. Come see what everyone’s talking about. 💃🏽🔥
📍 New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏽 Weekend bookings are filling FAST — secure your table now before we’re fully booked. ⚡️
#CartelDelTaco #BestTacos #BestMexicanRestaurant #BrisbaneFood #brisbaneeats
🚨 BRISBANE… THE WORLD CUP IS ABOUT TO HIT DIFFERENT THIS YEAR‼️ 🇲🇽⚽️🔥
MÉXICO VS AUSTRALIA this Sunday is officially FULLY BOOKED at Cartel del Taco. 🏟️🌮🍻
For the lucky ones that secured a table…See you Sunday for tacos, beers, screaming at the screen & pure Mexico vibes. 🙌🏽🇲🇽❤️🔥 This is going to be HUGE. 🙌🏽⚽️
MÉXICO 🇲🇽 VS SERBIA 🇷🇸
MÉXICO 🇲🇽 VS KOREA 🇰🇷
👉🏽 Bookings will be going LIVE soon at Cartel del Taco. ⚡️📺
Stay updated and don’t miss your chance to secure a spot — these games sell FAST! 👀🔥
#Mexico #MexicoVsAustralia #MexicoVsSerbia #MexicoVsKorea #worldcup2026
YOUR NEW FAVOURITE LUNCH JUST DROPPED. 🇲🇽🥪🔥
Straight from the streets of Mexico… TORTAS have officially landed at Cartel del Taco. 🇲🇽⚡️
Crispy toasted bread, juicy fillings, melted cheese, proper Mexican flavours & made the REAL way. 🤤🔥
After trying some of the best tortas in Mexico… we knew Brisbane needed this. ❤️
Now available all day BOTH locations and PERFECT for lunch. 🌮🥪
📍 New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏽 Come try Brisbane’s next lunch obsession before everyone else does. 💨🔥
#mexicanfood #tortas #mexicanstreetfood #brisbaneeats #brisbanefood
🏆 “THE BEST BIRRIA IN BRISBANE” 🌮🔥🥹
According to Broadsheet’s Where Chefs Eat. 👀🇲🇽
Now it’s your turn to decide. 🤤⚡️
🚨 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA — TONIGHT ONLY
📍 Hawthorne — 290 Hawthorne Rd
👉🏽 Come try it for yourself tonight. Book NOW. 🔥
Thanks @broadsheet.brisbane for the article ❤️🙏🏽
#birria #birriatacos #best in #brisbane
Cartel Del Taco New Farm
79 Merthyr Rd
New Farm
(07) 3544 6739
HOLA@CARTELDELTACO.COM.AU
Cartel Del Taco Hawthorne
290 Hawthorne Road
Hawthorne
(07) 3096 0516
HOLA@CARTELDELTACO.COM.AU
