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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.

REVIEWs

MORE THAN TACOS & MARGS. AN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN EXPERIENCE.

LET'S GET SOCIAL!

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*
❤️ 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! 📍🌮🔥
🚨 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA IS TAKING OVER! 🌮🔥

🌮 ONLY $32 • UNLIMITED ROUNDS • 🥊

🔥 TUESDAY · HAWTHORNE
⏰ 5PM–9PM

🔥 EKKA WEDNESDAY · NEW FARM • OPEN
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! 👀🔥 ALL DAY! 
☀️ 12PM–3PM · 🌙 5PM–9PM

Slow-cooked beef birria. Hot tortillas. Consomé. Again. And again. And again. 🤤🌮

👉🏽 BOOK. BOOK. BOOK. Tables will move FAST — hit the link in bio and lock yours in! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

*T&Cs apply.

#CartelDelTaco #AllYouCanEat #Birria #BirriaTacos #brisbaneeats
🚨 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA IS TAKING OVER BRISBANE. 🌮🔥

You asked. We listened. ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA is now hitting BOTH Cartel locations — and for the first time ever, NEW FARM is joining the feast! 🤤🌮 

🌮 ONLY $32 ‼️ UNLIMITED ROUNDS.

🔥 TUESDAY · HAWTHORNE
📍 5PM – 9PM

🔥 EKKA WEDNESDAY · NEW FARM · WE’RE OPEN!
☀️ Lunch 12PM – 3PM
🌙 Dinner 5PM – 9PM

Slow-cooked beef birria. Hot tortillas. Consomé. Again. And again. And again. 🌮🌮🌮

New Farm… welcome to the RIGHT FEAST. 🔥😉

👉🏽 BOOK. BOOK. BOOK. Tables are going to move FAST — hit the bookings link in bio or on our website and lock yours in! Run 🏃🏽‍♂️💨don’t walk. 

Terms & Conditions apply*

#CartelDelTaco #AllYouCanEat #Birria #BirriaTacos #BrisbaneFood BrisbaneEats
☀️ BRISBANE… THIS WEATHER CALLS FOR A FROZEN MARG. 🍹

Lime, pineapple, Midori, Malibu coconut + roasted coconut flakes. 🥥🍍🍋‍🟩

Frozen. Tropical. Dangerously refreshing. 😮‍💨

Just what you need on a sunny Brisbane day. ☀️

📍 New Farm + Hawthorne
👉🏽 DOS POR FAVOR. 🍹🍹

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 & 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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