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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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MORE THAN TACOS & MARGS. AN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN EXPERIENCE.
LET'S GET SOCIAL!
THIS FATHER’S DAY, DAD EATS LIKE A JEFE. 🌯🍺🔥
BURRITO DÍA DEL PADRE + BEER — $30
We know how hard dads work, so this Sunday we’ve got them covered. 😎❤️
A loaded beef skirt burrito with beans, chorizo, halloumi, mozzarella, ancho salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole & charred onions — plus an ice-cold cerveza. 🇲🇽🍺🙌🏽
Available this Sunday Father’s Day for LUNCH + DINNER.
👉🏽 BOOK YOUR TABLE & BRING DAD TO MEXICO! 🇲🇽🔥
📍 Hawthorne & New Farm
#weloveyoudad #fathersday
🌴🍍PIÑA COLADA… BUT MAKE IT PICANTE 🌶️🥥
27° in Brisbane, spring is here & PLATA PICANTE is calling.
☀️🌴 Coconut, pineapple, 1800 tequila silver, citrus + a little Tabasco kick! 🔥🤤
👉🏽 Come cool down at Cartel this weekend.
New Farm + Hawthorne | 18+ 🍹
🇲🇽 BRISBANE… THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE! 🔥🌮🍹
Friday sunshine + Riverfire & Father’s Day weekend = the perfect excuse for tacos, margs, friends and good vibes. ☀️💃🏽
Come eat, drink and party like you’re in Mexico City. 🇲🇽
🌮 Tacos flowing
🍹 Margs pouring
🔥 Good vibes ALL weekend
📍 NEW FARM + HAWTHORNE
☀️ Lunch · 12–3PM
🌙 Dinner · from 5PM
👉🏽 BOOK YOUR TABLE — Friday is calling! 🌮🍹🔥
🌮 NEW FARM — BIRRIA ROUND 2. 🔥
You asked for it for months… so we brought it back. ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA is on TONIGHT at New Farm. 🌮🔥
Only a few spots left — and we don’t know when (or if 👀) it’ll be back again.
👉🏽 BOOK NOW. Don’t miss this one.
🌮 BIRRIA IS BACK THIS WEEK! 🔥
Tomorrow at HAWTHORNE + Wednesday at NEW FARM — ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA for $32! 🤤🌮
🔥 TUESDAY · HAWTHORNE
⏰ 5PM–9PM
🔥 WEDNESDAY · NEW FARM
☀️ 12PM–3PM · 🌙 5PM–9PM
⚠️ ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
👉🏽 BOOK NOW before they’re gone! 🏃🏽♂️💨
Caguamitas bien frías. Mexico mode: ON. 🇲🇽🍺🔥
Oficial @cartablancamx partner in Brisbane ❤️🍺
Only at Cartel del Taco 🌮
👉🏽 See you soon!
📍 Hawthorne & New Farm
TWO LOCATIONS. ONE BIG NIGHT. 🔥🌮🔥🌮🔥🌮🔥🌮🔥🌮🔥🌮🔥🌮🔥🌮🔥🌮🔥🌮🔥
Don’t forget to book your table.
🇲🇽 SEE YOU IN MEXICO.
📍New Farm
📍Hawthorne
REAL MICHELADAS. REAL MÉXICO. 🍺🌶️🍋🟩
Mexico City style — spicy, icy and served with a Victoria Caguama: 1.2L of cerveza made for this heat. 🔥🇲🇽
No shortcuts. Just the real deal. 💥
📍 New Farm + Hawthorne
👉🏽 BOOK FOR TONIGHT — grab your Caguama! 🍺🌮
SEAFOOD WEATHER = ACTIVATED. ☀️🌊🌮
Brisbane, this weather is calling for fresh seafood, chilli, lime & ice-cold margs! 😮💨🍹
🐙 OCTOPUS TOSTADA
Tender octopus, salsa bruja, guac, lime, mayo & galentina sauce on a crunchy corn tostada.
🐟 PESCADILLAS
Our crunchy deep-fried red snapper tacos loaded with guac, pico de gallo, salsa bruja, valentina & mayo. 🌮🔥
🦐 CEVICHE SEAFOOD TOWER
Kingfish, scallops, octopus & prawns with salsa roja tatemada, salsa macha, avocado, lime & cucumber — corn chips on the side. 🌶️🍋🟩
Pick your favourite… or make it a full seafood feast. 👀🔥
📍 New Farm + Hawthorne
👉🏽 Bookings highly recommended
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
