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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.
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🔥 BRISBANE’S FAVOURITE FISH TACOS. 🐟🌮🥑
Our famous Pescadillas — CRISPY crunchy fish tacos, red snapper, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa bruja, freshly made guacamole, valentina sauce & mayo. 🍋🟩🌶️🤤
4 pieces — perfect for sharing… or not. 😅
📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
👉🏽 Book your table and come see what the hype is about!
💥 BRISBANE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS. 🍹🇲🇽
Meet our new CANTARITO — a true Mexican classic, served in handmade clay cups brought straight from Mexico. 🤎
1800 Añejo tequila, Absolut vodka, grapefruit, lime, limoncello & agave, finished with a dash of Tabasco + Tamaroca tamarind candy. 🌶️🔥
No shortcuts. Just the real deal. 🇲🇽
📍 New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏽 Come try it today! 🍹
#CartelDelTaco #Cantarito #CDMXinBrisbane #BrisbaneEats #TequilaTime
ASÍ SE VIVE MÉXICO. 🇲🇽🍺🌮 Approved by Mexicans! 🥇
You don’t just come to Cartel to eat — you come to experience real Mexico! 🔥💃
This isn’t just tacos — it’s the whole experience. 🌮🍹🍺
Tacos, margs, micheladas, caguamas, music, energy and those Mexico City vibes… we take you there. 🌮❤️🔥
Come experience it for yourself.
📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
👉🏽 Grab your crew, book your table and come hungry.
#CartelDelTaco #MexicoCityInBrisbane #BrisbaneMexican #BrisbaneFood #brisbaneeats
🚨 FRIDAY LUNCH = SORTED. 🌮🔥
🌮 2 Tacos + Fries + Coke — $25
Choose your protein: Pastor, Chicken, Beef Birria or Suadero.
🥪 Birria or Pastor Torta + Coke — $25
🍺 Upgrade to a Mexican Lager or Classic Marg +$8 😉
📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
⏰ TODAY · 12PM–3PM
👉🏽 Grab your crew and come hungry.
THIS is what Cartel del Taco is all about. ❤️🌮🥹
The laughs. The dates. The catch-ups. The cheers. The food shared around the table and those little moments that turn into great memories.
Bringing friends, families and your favourite people together — with the perfect excuse: tacos, margs & a damn good time!🍹🌮💃
See you this weekend, Brisbane.
👉🏽 Don’t forget to book your table.
📍 New Farm + Hawthorne
🍗 BRISBANE… TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🔥
Made for Brisbane. Priced for everyone. ❤️
👉🏽 ALL YOU CAN EAT CHICKEN WINGS — ONLY $29 ‼️
🍟 Bowl of Chips — ONLY $8 ‼️
🍺 Mexican Cartel Lager (Schooner) — ONLY $9 ‼️
Choose your fighter:
🌶️ Buffalo Sauce
🥭 Spicy Mango Habanero
😉 Non-spicy available
Unlimited rounds. No limits. No excuses. 🍗🔥
📍 Cartel del Taco – Hawthorne
⏰ From 5PM TONIGHT
⚡ One night only
⚡ Limited seats
⚡ Bookings highly recommended
Come hungry. Leave questioning your life choices. 😂🍗
👉🏽 Grab your mates and book your table before it sells out!
Terms & Conditions apply*
🚨 PUBLIC HOLIDAY = TACOS ALL DAY. 🌮☀️🔥
NEW FARM, we’re OPEN from 12PM and bringing the full Mexican vibes 🇲🇽🍹
🌮 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA — $32
🍹 Margs flowing
☀️ Sunny Brisbane weather
🔥 Tacos, music + good vibes all day
Lunch 12–3PM · Dinner 5–9PM
📍 NEW FARM — OPEN
📍 HAWTHORNE — CLOSED TODAY
Tables will move fast — BOOK BOOK BOOK‼️ 🌮🔥
*All you can eat birria - Terms & Conditions apply.
#Birria #BirriaTacos #AllYouCanEat #MexicanFoodBrisbane #BrisbaneRestaurants
❤️ THE HEART OF HAWTHORNE. 🌮🔥
So grateful for this crew. The long days, the crazy services, the laughs, the hustle — and always showing up for each other. ❤️
Cartel wouldn’t be Cartel without the people behind it.
Gracias, Hawthorne team. Proud of you guys. 🫶🏽🇲🇽🌮
SEE YOU TONIGHT, BRISBANE! 🌮🔥
BRISBANE’S FAVOURITE TACO TUESDAY 🚨
ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA 🔥🌮
📍 HAWTHORNE — TONIGHT
Last week we SOLD OUT… so don’t sleep on it. 👀
👉🏽 BOOK. BOOK. BOOK.
Miss us tonight? We’ll see you TOMORROW at NEW FARM! 📍🌮🔥
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
