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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… this Easter long weekend meant everything to us 🥹❤️ You showed up… and we felt it.
Full house. Full hearts. Thank you for celebrating with us 🙏🏽☺️
Seeing families, couples, kids, friends…lining up outside, filling every table, sharing tacos, laughs and moments together…❤️😊 That’s exactly why we do this.
Thank you Brisbane 🔥 Back on Tuesday! Taco Tuesday is next… Hawthorne 📍🌮 All you can eat birria. Don’t forget to book! ❤️🔥
#thankyou #brisbane 🥹❤️🙏🏽
FIRE 🔥 PASSION ❤️🔥 PRECISION 🤌🏽 THIS IS CARTEL SERVICE 🔪
This is what happens when skill, love & passion meet
cooked over real fire 🔥🌮🇲🇽
🥩 Premium Australian produce
🇲🇽 Recipes that come from home
🥑 handmade salsas and fresh Guac made daily 🌶️
Every plate that leaves our kitchen carries years of experience, culture, and obsession with doing it right.
This isn’t just dinner…this is service at Cartel.
Come feel it for yourself. Join us tonight at New Farm or Hawthorne 📍
👉🏽 Your table’s waiting. Come hungry.
#CartelDelTaco #CDMXinBrisbane #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneFoodies #mexicanfood
Our take on a Mango Margarita — MANGONADA style 🥭🍹🔥💛 con CHAMOY y TAJÍN! 🌶️💥😍
Mango, lime, Cointreau, vodka… finished with that hit of chamoy and a tajín rim that does the talking 🤤🤌🏽
📍 Now pouring at New Farm & Hawthorne 🍹
Pull up for one… stay for a few.
#CartelDelTaco #Mangonada #MangoMargarita #Chamoy #Tajin ChamoyLovers
Sun. Tacos. Margaritas. That’s the plan. 😎🌴🌮🤙🏽
Mexico City in Brisbane ❤️🔥🇲🇽 Good vibes, cold margs, and tacos coming in hot 🌮🔥
👉🏽 Pull up for lunch — New Farm & Hawthorne 📍
#CartelDelTaco #CDMXinBrisbane #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneFoodies #TacosAndMargs
“Come find out why people keep lining up 🌮🔥👀
Haven’t been to Mexico? This is your chance 🇲🇽🌮❤️
Good people, good energy, just how we like it.
Thanks for always showing up ❤️
Bookings highly recommended ~ walk ins welcome
#bestmexican in #australia #birria #birriatacos #trompo
JUST ORDER THEM. TRUST US.🔥🍖
These are the PORK RIBS people come back for. 🤤🤌🏽
Slow cooked. Caramelised. Sticky. Messy. Dangerous.
Tamarind chilli. Tajín. Coriander. Sweet. Spicy. Smoky 🌶️🔥
You don’t think about it… you just order them. 😍
Only at Hawthorne 📍
Come hungry. Leave messy.
#CartelDelTaco #HawthorneEats #BrisbaneFoodies #BrisbaneEats
@kendalljenner called…we answered 🍉💥🌶️🍹 You don’t need to go to Hollywood for this…just come to Cartel del Taco 🇲🇽🎥🔥😅
Our Watermelon Chamoy Margarita just got an upgrade 🍉💥🌶️ Fresh, juicy, a little spicy on the rim… and made with @drink818 🥃🔥
Perfect for long lunches, sunny afternoons, and “just one more” moments 🤌🏽
📍New Farm & Hawthorne — we’re pouring all weekend 🍹
→ Pull up for lunch 🌮
→ Stay for margs 🍹
→ Bring your crew 💛
#CartelDelTaco #WatermelonMargarita #818Tequila #kendalljenner
Warning: kids might steal your tacos 😅🌮 Easter long weekend is here… and this is your sign to slow down.
Join us for lunch today — bring the kids, we’ll handle the rest 💛
No cooking. No stress. Just good food, happy kids, and a margarita in your hand 🍹
At Cartel, it’s not just about tacos — it’s about moments like this ❤️🥹 Messy hands, big smiles, dipping tacos… and memories being made.
We’ve got you covered:
👶🏼 Baby chairs
🌮 Kids menu
🐶 Pet friendly
🍹 Drinks for the parents
Bring the whole family. Sit back. Relax. Stay a little longer.
We’re open all Easter weekend — both locations.
📍New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏽 Join us for lunch this weekend — walk in or secure your table now.
#CartelDelTaco #FamilyFriendly #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneFoodies #EasterWeekend
IF YOU’RE IN BRISBANE… YOU’RE HERE 🌮🍹💥 We’re OPEN all Easter long weekend. 📍Both locations. Normal hours ❤️🔥⚡️
📍New Farm • 79 Merthyr Rd, New Farm
📍Hawthorne • 290 Hawthorne Rd
⏰ 12pm to 3pm • 5pm to 9pm
Lunch, dinner, margs… all on 🤙🏽😎
If you’re staying in Brisbane…
you already know where to go 🌮🌵🍹
Lines outside. Full tables.
Trompo spinning all weekend 🔥🍍
Book your table before it gets hectic.
#CartelDelTaco #EasterWeekend #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneFoodies WhatsOnBrisbane
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
