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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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TONIGHT = BIRRIA + CERVEZA. 🇲🇽🔥🍺 All You Can Eat Birria is on tonight — come hungry. 🌮

Proud partners of Mexican beer — because tacos deserve the real thing. 🇲🇽🍺

❤️ Only at Cartel.

👉🏽 Bookings highly recommended for tonight.

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TONIGHT = BIRRIA + CERVEZA. 🇲🇽🔥🍺 All You Can Eat Birria is on tonight — come hungry. 🌮 Proud partners of Mexican beer — because tacos deserve the real thing. 🇲🇽🍺 ❤️ Only at Cartel. 👉🏽 Bookings highly recommended for tonight.

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

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

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

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

*T&Cs apply.

#birria #birriatacos #carteldeltaco #allyoucaneat

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

HENS PARTIES? YES, WE DO. 💕🤠🌮 Tacos, margs & a whole lot of fiesta. 🇲🇽🔥💃

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
📧 fiesta@carteldeltaco.com.au
👉🏽 Or enquire via the Fiesta link on our website.

Your fiesta. Our place or yours. 🇲🇽

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HENS PARTIES? YES, WE DO. 💕🤠🌮 Tacos, margs & a whole lot of fiesta. 🇲🇽🔥💃 📍 Hawthorne + New Farm 📧 fiesta@carteldeltaco.com.au 👉🏽 Or enquire via the Fiesta link on our website. Your fiesta. Our place or yours. 🇲🇽

YOUR FIESTA. OUR PLACE OR YOURS. 🇲🇽🔥🌮

We recently took Cartel to VALD 🧡 for 400 people — and whether it’s 20 guests or 400, no fiesta is too big or too small! 🪅💥🌮🍹

Host your event with us at Hawthorne or New Farm, with space for 80+ guests at each venue, or let us bring the tacos, flavours and fiesta straight to you. 🔥🇲🇽💃

Corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, office parties, Christmas parties, end-of-year celebrations & more.

🎄 Christmas & end-of-year fiestas are booking now — get in early! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

🔥 Submit an enquiry 👇🏽
E. fiesta@carteldeltaco.com.au
👉🏽 Or hit “Fiesta With Us” on our website.

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YOUR FIESTA. OUR PLACE OR YOURS. 🇲🇽🔥🌮 We recently took Cartel to VALD 🧡 for 400 people — and whether it’s 20 guests or 400, no fiesta is too big or too small! 🪅💥🌮🍹 Host your event with us at Hawthorne or New Farm, with space for 80+ guests at each venue, or let us bring the tacos, flavours and fiesta straight to you. 🔥🇲🇽💃 Corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, office parties, Christmas parties, end-of-year celebrations & more. 🎄 Christmas & end-of-year fiestas are booking now — get in early! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨 🔥 Submit an enquiry 👇🏽 E. fiesta@carteldeltaco.com.au 👉🏽 Or hit “Fiesta With Us” on our website.

SOME COPY. WE POUR THE ORIGINAL. 😉🇲🇽🔥

Our CANTARITO has been here! 💥🍋‍🟩🌶️🤎 Served the way it should be — in clay cups brought from México. 🇲🇽

1800 Añejo, grapefruit Jarrito, vodka, limoncello, agave, lime, Tabasco + Tamaroca candy! 😍

Some copy. We pour the original. 😉
🌮 Come for lunch — Hawthorne + New Farm.
Bookings recommended. Walk-ins welcome.

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SOME COPY. WE POUR THE ORIGINAL. 😉🇲🇽🔥 Our CANTARITO has been here! 💥🍋‍🟩🌶️🤎 Served the way it should be — in clay cups brought from México. 🇲🇽 1800 Añejo, grapefruit Jarrito, vodka, limoncello, agave, lime, Tabasco + Tamaroca candy! 😍 Some copy. We pour the original. 😉 🌮 Come for lunch — Hawthorne + New Farm. Bookings recommended. Walk-ins welcome.

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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