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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.
LET'S GET SOCIAL!
Brisbane… they called us “The Real Deal.” 🥹❤️🇲🇽
To see Cartel del Taco recognised as part of “The New Mexican Wave” in Australia is something we will never take for granted 🙏❤️
Because Cartel was never just about tacos.
It was about bringing the true flavours of Mexico City street food to Brisbane — the tacos we grew up eating, the culture we love, and the energy of a real taquería! ❤️🇲🇽
Every trompo spinning ❤️🔥
Every taco served 🌮
Every guest walking through our doors 🏃🏻♂️
It’s all part of the same dream 💪🇲🇽
To everyone who supports us, shares our tables, and believes in what we do… 🥹🙏
Thank you for being part of this story. ❤️
And trust us… this is only the beginning. More is coming. 🔥🇲🇽
Come experience why they called it the real deal. 🌮🔥
📍 Cartel del Taco
New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏼 Book your table through the link in bio.
#CartelDelTaco
#CDMXInBrisbane
#RealMexicanFood
#BestTacosInBrisbane
#brisbaneeats
🚨 THE NIGHT BRISBANE WAITS FOR ALL WEEK. All you can eat BIRRIA returns tomorrow at Cartel! 🔥🌮🌶️ Brisbane’s favourite TACO TUESDAY is back tomorrow! 💨🏃🏽♂️
👉🏽Unlimited BIRRIA TACOS ~ FOR ONLY $25‼️ 😉
✊🏽💥 Best BIRRIA in town unlimited 🌶️🌮
Imagine endless crispy tortillas stuffed with juicy slow-cooked beef, salsa, onion, coriander, dipping into that rich birria consommé… as many as you can handle! 😍🤤
📅 Taco Tuesday Night Special ❤️🔥
📍 Only at Cartel del Taco Hawthorne – 290 Hawthorne Rd
⏰ Limited spots — Book now! Before it’s too late! 🏃🏽♂️💨
⚡ Don’t wait — we’re not sure if it’s coming back next week…
👉🏽 Hit BOOK NOW link on our profile and our latest story before it’s too late! 🏃🏽♂️💨
🍄🟫🔥 Vegan Birria also available! 👌🏽
Terms & Conditions:
🔶 Must purchase one drink from our Taco Tuesday menu:
🍺 Mexican Cartel Lager $11
🍹 Classic or Frozen Margarita $12
🥤 Horchata, Jamaica, or Tamarind agua fresca $11
• Max 3 tacos per round (served with consomé)
• Seating of 1.2 hrs max
• No sharing — if we catch you sharing, each person will be charged for the special
• $5 charge per uneaten taco — help us avoid food waste
• Until SOLD OUT
• This special is only available on Tuesdays at our Hawthorne location
• Seats strictly limited on bookings confirmed
✨ Enjoy responsibly and bring your taco appetite!
#CartelDelTaco #BirriaTacos #TacoTuesday #BrisbaneFoodies #birria
If you see this sign… you’re in the right place. 🌮🔥
📍 New Farm
📍 Hawthorne
Bookings recommended — link in bio.
#CartelDelTaco
#BrisbaneEats
#BrisbaneFood
#BrisbaneFoodies
#BrisbaneRestaurants
To all the QUEENS out there. Happy International Women’s Day! 👸🏼🩷
Today we celebrate the queens, the bosses, the mums, the daughters, the friends — the incredible women who make the world better every day! 💪🏽😊
Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at Cartel del Taco 🌮 🌹
Grab your amigas, your sisters, your mum or your crew…
and celebrate the only way we know how — with tacos and margaritas. 🍸🌮
📍 New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏽 Book your table or walk in today.
#InternationalWomensDay
#CartelDelTaco
#BrisbaneEats
#WomenWhoBrunch
#TacosAndMargaritas
BITE MY CHURRO. 😍🍓
Our newest dessert just landed at Cartel 🤌🏽
A crispy cinnamon sugar churro taco, filled with smooth vanilla-orange diplomatic cream and topped with fresh strawberries & cream.
Sweet. Crunchy. Dangerous.
Trust us… you’ll want one for yourself.
📍 Available at New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏽 Book your table now — link in bio.
#CartelDelTaco
#BrisbaneDesserts
#ChurroLovers
#BrisbaneFoodies
Cartel Fridays look like this. ⚡️❤️🌮
Sun out 😎
Margaritas flowing 🍹
The taquería alive 🔥
📍 New Farm
📍 Hawthorne
Grab your crew and come see why Cartel del Taco is Brisbane’s busiest Mexican restaurants⚡️❤️🔥
👉🏽 Book your table now — link in bio
#CartelDelTaco
#BrisbaneEats
#BrisbaneFoodies
#MexicanFoodBrisbane
#EatTacosDrinkMargsRepeat
👉🏽 Lunch is on! 12–3PM 🔥🌮🍍Escape the rain, grab some tacos and margaritas — we’ve got you covered. Literally. ☔️🌮😉
It’s Friday in Brisbane. Rain or shine — this is the place to be!
Stay dry, grab a margarita, and let the tacos do the talking.
👉🏽 Lock in your table — bookings recommended
📍New Farm & Hawthorne
“Undercover seating available. Stay dry with us. 😎🤙🏽
#CartelDelTaco
#BestTacosInBrisbane
#MexicanFoodBrisbane
#BrisbaneEats
BrisbaneFoodies
🚨 2x1 TROMPO TACOS — ALL DAY! 🔥🌮🍍Yes. TWO FOR ONE. ‼️ No limits.
Brisbane’s favourite TROMPO just dropped its biggest deal ever! 🔥🌮 This one’s for you, Brisbane ❤️⚡️
Never. Done. Before.
And we may never do this again.
For the first time in Cartel history — we’re celebrating Margarita Week the only way we know how 🍸🇲🇽
🍹 Special edition margaritas
🥃 Sponsored by 1800 Tequila
🎧 Live DJs (New Farm • Friday 6pm to 8pm
🔥 Surprise drops all weekend
📅 March 5–8 & 12–15
⏰ ALL DAY — 12–3PM | 5–9PM
📍 New Farm & Hawthorne
⚠️ BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL — just like Birria Tuesday, we expect to sell out.
To unlock 2x1, each guest must order one promo drink.
🌱 Vegan TROMPO also available 👌🏼
This isn’t Taco Tuesday.
This is a takeover 🔥
👉🏽 Book now before we’re full. Link in bio.
⸻
🔶 Terms & Conditions:
Each guest must purchase one promo drink:
🍺 Mexican Cartel Lager $11
🍹 Classic or Frozen Margarita $12
🥤 Horchata, Jamaica or Tamarind agua fresca $11
• Max 1 order per round
• 1.5hr seating time
• No sharing — if detected, each guest will be charged
• $5 charge per uneaten taco
• Valid only on listed dates
• Until SOLD OUT
✨ Enjoy responsibly & bring your taco appetite.
#CartelDelTaco
#2x1Tacos
#BrisbaneEats
#TacosBrisbane
#margaritaweek
🔥 PEOPLE’S OBSESSION IS BACK! 🚨 BRISBANE’S FAVOURITE TACO TUESDAY RETURNS! 🌮
All You Can Eat BIRRIA is on TONIGHT! 🔥
Unlimited BIRRIA TACOS ~ FOR ONLY $25‼️
✊🏽💥 Best BIRRIA in town unlimited 🌶️🌮
Imagine endless crispy tortillas stuffed with juicy slow-cooked beef, salsa, onion, coriander, dipping into that rich birria consommé… as many as you can handle! 😍🤤
📅 Tuesday Night Special
📍 Only at Cartel del Taco Hawthorne – 290 Hawthorne Rd
⏰ Limited spots — Book now! Before it’s too late! 🏃🏽♂️💨
⚡ Don’t wait — we’re not sure if it’s coming back next week…
👉🏽 Hit BOOK NOW link on our profile and our latest story before it’s too late! 🏃🏽♂️💨
🍄🟫🔥 Vegan Birria also available! 👌🏽
Terms & Conditions:
🔶 Must purchase one drink from our Taco Tuesday menu:
🍺 Mexican Cartel Lager $11
🍹 Classic or Frozen Margarita $12
🥤 Horchata, Jamaica, or Tamarind agua fresca $11
• Max 3 tacos per round (served with consomé)
• Seating of 1.2 hrs
• No sharing — if we catch you sharing, each person will be charged for the special
• $5 charge per uneaten taco — help us avoid food waste
• Until SOLD OUT
• This special is only available on Tuesdays at our Hawthorne location
• Seats strictly limited on bookings confirmed
✨ Enjoy responsibly and bring your taco appetite!
#CartelDelTaco #BirriaTacos #TacoTuesday #BrisbaneFoodies #BrisbaneEats
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
