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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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🔥 BRISBANE, DINNER IS SORTED. 🌶️💥

Our Chicken Fajitas are becoming a serious Cartel favourite‼️ Sizzling marinated chicken, onion, capsicum, bacon, jalapeños, grilled pineapple + melted cheese, all served with 4 warm flour tortillas. 🤤

Sweet pineapple. Melted cheese. Soft tortillas. Big flavour. 🔥🤌🏽

No cooking tonight — we’ve got you.

👉🏽 Dinner at Hawthorne + New Farm
Book your table — walk-ins welcome.
⏰ Dinner from 5pm to 8pm

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🔥 BRISBANE, DINNER IS SORTED. 🌶️💥 Our Chicken Fajitas are becoming a serious Cartel favourite‼️ Sizzling marinated chicken, onion, capsicum, bacon, jalapeños, grilled pineapple + melted cheese, all served with 4 warm flour tortillas. 🤤 Sweet pineapple. Melted cheese. Soft tortillas. Big flavour. 🔥🤌🏽 No cooking tonight — we’ve got you. 👉🏽 Dinner at Hawthorne + New Farm Book your table — walk-ins welcome. ⏰ Dinner from 5pm to 8pm

SMOKY. SOUR. SILKY. 🔥🍸🧡 Our Mezcal Sour — 400 Conejos Mezcal, amaretto, lime, agave, bitters & that perfect foamy finish 🤌🏽

📍 Come get one at Cartel — Hawthorne + New Farm.

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SMOKY. SOUR. SILKY. 🔥🍸🧡 Our Mezcal Sour — 400 Conejos Mezcal, amaretto, lime, agave, bitters & that perfect foamy finish 🤌🏽 📍 Come get one at Cartel — Hawthorne + New Farm.

BRISBANE, THIS IS HOW WE DO MEXICO. 🇲🇽🔥

TROMPO spinning. MARGS flowing. CARTEL packed.
Real Mexico. No shortcuts. No copies. Just a bloody good time! 🌮🍹💃

☀️ Sun’s out. Margs are cold. Tacos are hot. What else could you ask for?

🔥 Round up the crew & get to Cartel
👉🏽 Hawthorne + New Farm.
⏰ LUNCH 12-3 • DINNER 5-9

#realmexico #realtacos #brisbaneeats #birria #brisbanefoodies

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BRISBANE, THIS IS HOW WE DO MEXICO. 🇲🇽🔥 TROMPO spinning. MARGS flowing. CARTEL packed. Real Mexico. No shortcuts. No copies. Just a bloody good time! 🌮🍹💃 ☀️ Sun’s out. Margs are cold. Tacos are hot. What else could you ask for? 🔥 Round up the crew & get to Cartel 👉🏽 Hawthorne + New Farm. ⏰ LUNCH 12-3 • DINNER 5-9 #realmexico #realtacos #brisbaneeats #birria #brisbanefoodies

Australia’s first real Mexican taqueria. 🔥🌮 Owned & run by Mexicans! 🇲🇽

Still haven’t been? Come see what everyone’s talking about. 😏💃💥

🌮 Fresh tacos. 🍹Cold margs. 🔥Mexico City vibes.

Join us for lunch, dinner or all weekend long.

📍 Hawthorne & New Farm
⏰ 12 - 3pm • 5pm to 9pm

#MexicanFood #TacoLover #Margaritas #WeekendVibes #lunchbrisbane

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Australia’s first real Mexican taqueria. 🔥🌮 Owned & run by Mexicans! 🇲🇽 Still haven’t been? Come see what everyone’s talking about. 😏💃💥 🌮 Fresh tacos. 🍹Cold margs. 🔥Mexico City vibes. Join us for lunch, dinner or all weekend long. 📍 Hawthorne & New Farm ⏰ 12 - 3pm • 5pm to 9pm #MexicanFood #TacoLover #Margaritas #WeekendVibes #lunchbrisbane

🍗 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*

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🍗 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*

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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