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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!
This isn’t decor. This is México! ❤️🇲🇽🙌🏽
Did you know our Rótulos art 🎨 was originally handmade for us in a small workshop in Oaxaca? 🤎
A traditional Mexican art form dating back to the 1800’s — painted by hand, full of colour, character, and history. 🖌️💥🎨
Every piece you see around Cartel carries a story.
Not mass produced. Not copied. Just real México ❤️🇲🇽
It’s not just on our walls…We’ve brought it into our past merch too — turning culture into something you can wear! 🔥💛❤️🤌🏽
Come in, look around, and let us take you on a trip to México.
Tacos, margs, music… and a space built with soul ❤️🌮
Join us this week. Experience it for yourself.
#CartelDelTaco #CDMXinBrisbane #MexicanCulture #Rótulos #HechoAMano
🚨 THE NIGHT BRISBANE WAITS FOR ALL WEEK. All you can eat BIRRIA returns tomorrow at Cartel! 🔥🌮🌶️
Brisbane’s favourite TACO TUESDAY is back tomorrow!😉
👉🏽 Unlimited BIRRIA TACOS ~ FOR ONLY $25‼️
✊🏽💥 Best BIRRIA in town unlimited 🌶️🌮
Imagine endless crispy tortillas stuffed with juicy slow-cooked beef birria, homemade salsa, onion, coriander, dipping into that rich birria consomé… as many as you can handle! 😍🤤
📅 Taco Tuesday Night Special ❤️🔥🌮
📍 Only at Cartel del Taco Hawthorne – 290 Hawthorne Rd
⏰ Limited spots — Book now! Before it’s too late! 🏃🏽♂️💨
⚡ Don’t wait — we’re not sure if it’s coming back next week…this might be the last!
👉🏽 Hit BOOK NOW link on our profile and our latest story before it’s too late! 🏃🏽♂️💨
🍄🟫🔥 Vegan Birria also available! 👌🏽
Terms & Conditions:
🔶 Must purchase one drink from our Taco Tuesday menu:
🍺 Mexican Cartel Lager $11
🍹 Classic or Frozen Margarita $12
🥤 Horchata, Jamaica, or Tamarind agua fresca $11
• Max 3 tacos per round (served with consomé)
• Seating of 1.2 hrs max
• No sharing — if we catch you sharing, each person will be charged for the special
• $5 charge per uneaten taco — help us avoid food waste
• Until SOLD OUT
• This special is only available on Tuesdays at our Hawthorne location
• Seats strictly limited on bookings confirmed
✨ Enjoy responsibly and bring your taco appetite!
#CartelDelTaco #BirriaTacos #TacoTuesday #BrisbaneFoodies
You thought we were done? ⚡️🌮 🤙🏽
Cartel never stands still…New merch loading…⚽️💥 Don’t blink 👀
Can you guess what it is? Get it right… and it’s yours 👀🔥
Dropping soon.
#CartelDelTaco #CDMXinBrisbane #CartelMerch #BrisbaneEats #StreetwearFood
Taco Tuesday DONE RIGHT 🔥🌮😉
All-you-can-eat birria. $28 ~ No games.
Crispy tortillas, slow-cooked beef birria, rich consomé… as many as you can handle! 🤤😍
Hawthorne only. Every Tuesday.
Spots go fast! BOOK NOW! 🏃🏽♂️💨
👉🏽 Lock your table before it’s gone
#CartelDelTaco #TacoTuesday #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneFoodies #brisbanerestaurants
THIS IS NOT JUST FLAN… THIS IS ABUELA’S LOVE 🍮👵🏽❤️
Slow baked the old-school way — silky vanilla custard, rich caramel, made with patience, love… and tradition 🤌🏽🇲🇽 This isn’t just dessert… this is grandma’s recipe 🤤😍
That first spoon? Yeah… you’re not sharing this one. 😏🍮
👉🏽 Come try it tonight — before it sells out!
#CartelDelTaco #Flan #MexicanDessert #BrisbaneEats
🔥 JARRITOS x 1800 Tequila are TAKING OVER TOMORROW NIGHT!🍹
This is dinner with a SHOW ⚡❤️ We’re putting Australia’s #1 food challenger up against 50 TROMPO TACOS.
@jwebby_can.eat vs Cartel. LIVE. 🥊💥🌮🍍
True Mexico City vibes — TACOS, special MARGS & cocktails with Jarritos & 1800 Tequila, plus a DJ playing Mexican electro cumbias all night! 💃🔥🕺🏽
👉🏽 Tomorrow night - Friday April 10
⏰ 6PM – 9PM | New Farm 📍
You don’t want to hear about this one…
you want to be there.
👉🏽 Lock your table now — this will PACK OUT! 🏃🏽♂️💨
#CartelDelTaco #CDMXinBrisbane #Jarritos #1800Tequila
🚨 TOMORROW NIGHT. BACK BY DEMAND. BRISBANE’S FAVOURITE TACO TUESDAY: All you can eat BIRRIA returns!🌮🔥 BOOK NOW. 💨🏃🏽♂️💥
👉🏽 Unlimited BIRRIA TACOS — For only $25 ‼️
slow-cooked beef birria, crispy tortillas, rich consommé… as many as you can handle 🤤💥🌮🌶️
📍 Hawthorne only • 290 Hawthorne Rd
⏰ Limited seats — almost gone!
⚡ Might not be back next week…
👉🏽 Lock your table via the link now
Terms & Conditions:
🔶 Must purchase one drink from our Taco Tuesday menu:
🍺 Mexican Cartel Lager $11
🍹 Classic or Frozen Margarita $12
🥤 Horchata, Jamaica, or Tamarind agua fresca $11
• Max 3 tacos per round (served with consomé)
• Seating of 1.2 hrs max
• No sharing — if we catch you sharing, each person will be charged for the special
• $5 charge per uneaten taco — help us avoid food waste
• Until SOLD OUT
• This special is only available on Tuesdays at our Hawthorne location
• Seats strictly limited on bookings confirmed
✨ Enjoy responsibly and bring your taco appetite!
#CartelDelTaco #BirriaTacos #TacoTuesday #BrisbaneFoodies
“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
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
