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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.

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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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Food was impeccable, staff very attentive but not over the top, music was great and drinks were delicious. Thank you!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Fui con mi esposo y los niños y solo tengo dos palabras para describir esto. Es espectacular!!!! Y era la primera vez que mi esposo quién es australiano probaba los tacos y le encantó el lugar. Mil gracias
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Fantastic food in a fantastic venue with amazing staff.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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The best Mexican food I have tried in Brisbane and being from Mexico this place definitely brings me closer to home with all the flavours. The service is excellent, I have a toddler and I was happy that the kids menu has really good quality meals for him,  also the service was very prompt so I had enough time to enjoy all my food before my toddler decided it was time to go home! Muchas gracias :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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The food was fabulous! Fresh and full of flavour. Great service. We will be back.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Delicious food and cocktails! Perfect for birthday celebrations 🍾 ❤️

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🚨 HAWTHORNE — ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA IS BACK TOMORROW! 🌮🔥

👉🏽 $32 per person · Unlimited rounds
⏰ TOMORROW 5PM–9PM
📍 Cartel Del Taco Hawthorne

Slow-cooked beef birria, hot tortillas + consommé… again and again. 🤤🌮

Tables are filling fast, so don’t leave it too late! 👀🔥
👉🏽 Book your table now! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

*T&Cs apply.

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🚨 HAWTHORNE — ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA IS BACK TOMORROW! 🌮🔥 👉🏽 $32 per person · Unlimited rounds ⏰ TOMORROW 5PM–9PM 📍 Cartel Del Taco Hawthorne Slow-cooked beef birria, hot tortillas + consommé… again and again. 🤤🌮 Tables are filling fast, so don’t leave it too late! 👀🔥 👉🏽 Book your table now! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨 *T&Cs apply.

🔥 PASTEL DE CAJETA. DON’T SKIP DESSERT.

Baked-soft caramel lava cake, ricotta cheese, French vanilla ice cream & chocolate dust. 🤤🍮🍦

Believe us… it tastes as good as it looks. 😮‍💨🔥

👉🏽 COME TRY IT TONIGHT — DON’T WAIT.

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🔥 PASTEL DE CAJETA. DON’T SKIP DESSERT. Baked-soft caramel lava cake, ricotta cheese, French vanilla ice cream & chocolate dust. 🤤🍮🍦 Believe us… it tastes as good as it looks. 😮‍💨🔥 👉🏽 COME TRY IT TONIGHT — DON’T WAIT.

PALOMA OR TECATE? PICK A SIDE. 😅

Today’s mood: one of each. 🍹🍺

👉🏽 PULL UP & PICK YOUR SIDE.

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PALOMA OR TECATE? PICK A SIDE. 😅 Today’s mood: one of each. 🍹🍺 👉🏽 PULL UP & PICK YOUR SIDE.

🔥🌮 CHEF’S SPECIAL: WAGYU STEAK TACO 🌮🔥

Grilled Wagyu, smoky piña 🍍, salsa negrita, charred onion & avocado! 🤤🌮🥩

🌮 2 for $22
📍 Hawthorne + New Farm

⏳ LIMITED TIME ONLY — RUN. 🏃🏽‍♂️💨
👉🏽 GET IT BEFORE IT’S GONE. 💀🔥

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🔥🌮 CHEF’S SPECIAL: WAGYU STEAK TACO 🌮🔥 Grilled Wagyu, smoky piña 🍍, salsa negrita, charred onion & avocado! 🤤🌮🥩 🌮 2 for $22 📍 Hawthorne + New Farm ⏳ LIMITED TIME ONLY — RUN. 🏃🏽‍♂️💨 👉🏽 GET IT BEFORE IT’S GONE. 💀🔥

🇲🇽🔥 SOLD OUT, FAMILIA! ❤️ MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY!

THANK YOU to everyone who booked — we love you! 🫶🏽

Get ready for an unforgettable fiesta… we’re taking you straight to México! 🇲🇽🔥🌮🎶

NOS VEMOS EN LA FIESTA! 💃🏽🕺🏽❤️ See you all on Tuesday 15th of September.

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🇲🇽🔥 SOLD OUT, FAMILIA! ❤️ MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY! THANK YOU to everyone who booked — we love you! 🫶🏽 Get ready for an unforgettable fiesta… we’re taking you straight to México! 🇲🇽🔥🌮🎶 NOS VEMOS EN LA FIESTA! 💃🏽🕺🏽❤️ See you all on Tuesday 15th of September.

🔥💀 BLACK FIRE TACO HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. 🌮🌶️‼️

Our taco special of the month is here‼️ 🔥

Grilled Wagyu rump 🥩🔥, smoky piña tatemada 🍍, salsa negrita modelo, charred red onion, avocado 🥑 & micro herbs 🌿

Smoky. Juicy. Grilled. Seriously addictive. 🤤💥

🌮 2 for $22
📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
⏰ All day. Every day.

👉🏽 GET IT BEFORE IT’S GONE. 🔥💀🌮

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🔥💀 BLACK FIRE TACO HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. 🌮🌶️‼️ Our taco special of the month is here‼️ 🔥 Grilled Wagyu rump 🥩🔥, smoky piña tatemada 🍍, salsa negrita modelo, charred red onion, avocado 🥑 & micro herbs 🌿 Smoky. Juicy. Grilled. Seriously addictive. 🤤💥 🌮 2 for $22 📍 Hawthorne + New Farm ⏰ All day. Every day. 👉🏽 GET IT BEFORE IT’S GONE. 🔥💀🌮

💛🇲🇽 CARRY A LITTLE PIECE OF MÉXICO WITH YOU. 🌮❤️

Our ¡PÁSELE PÁSELE! tote bags are BACK IN STOCK — only $10‼️ 🔥👜💛

Featuring original rótulos artwork handmade especially for Cartel by @rotulos.bautista 🇲🇽✨

👉🏽 Grab yours at Cartel before they’re gone again!

$10 • LIMITED STOCK • HAWTHORNE & NEW FARM

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💛🇲🇽 CARRY A LITTLE PIECE OF MÉXICO WITH YOU. 🌮❤️ Our ¡PÁSELE PÁSELE! tote bags are BACK IN STOCK — only $10‼️ 🔥👜💛 Featuring original rótulos artwork handmade especially for Cartel by @rotulos.bautista 🇲🇽✨ 👉🏽 Grab yours at Cartel before they’re gone again! $10 • LIMITED STOCK • HAWTHORNE & 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

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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TERMS & CONDITIONS

A GREAT GUEST EXPERIENCE IS ON OUR TOP VALUES AND PRIORITIES, HOWEVER WE HAVE SOME TERMS & CONDITIONS TO FOLLOW ON BOOKINGS. PLEASE READ BELOW AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

  • Debit and credit card surcharge. A surcharge of 1.5% will apply to all debit cards and 2.5% AMEX. Alternatively you may wish to pay by cash which will not incur a surcharge.
  • Groups over 8 people get automatically put on a $60 set menu, once confirmed and if the cUSTOMER doesn’t show up, a $20 fee per person will incur as penalty. Please call to check on dietary requirements and set menu inclusions. Set menu does not apply for kids, Only adults.
  • Once a booking has been made and confirmed no extra guests are allowed to be added or brought to the table without calling, checking and confirming we have the space to accommodate them. If the booking has been confirmed for 6 adults and you show up with 8, we might not be able to accommodate them and we reserve the right to sit them down.
  • Our house policy aims to encourage moderation and provide a low risk and enjoyable environment for all. No service of alcohol to minors. No service of alcohol to people believed to be intoxicated.
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