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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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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, PAPÁS. ❤️🌮🥹

To all the amazing dads out there — today is for you! 🥹❤️

Good food, family, a cold cerveza and plenty of tacos… sounds like a pretty perfect Father’s Day to us. 🇲🇽🍺

Feliz Día del Padre from the Cartel familia.
Come celebrate with us today. 🌮🔥

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, PAPÁS. ❤️🌮🥹 To all the amazing dads out there — today is for you! 🥹❤️ Good food, family, a cold cerveza and plenty of tacos… sounds like a pretty perfect Father’s Day to us. 🇲🇽🍺 Feliz Día del Padre from the Cartel familia. Come celebrate with us today. 🌮🔥

🔥 BRISBANE’S HEATING UP… SO WE’RE FREEZING THE MARGS. 🥵🍹

Watermelon 🍉, Lime 🍋‍🟩 or mix & match. With a tajin rim! 🌶️💥

Frozen, fresh & made with @jarritosau ❄️🔥

ONLY AT CARTEL DEL TACO 🌮
Home of QLD’s best tacos & margs.

📍 Hawthorne & New Farm
👉🏽 Come get yours today! 💃🍹

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🔥 BRISBANE’S HEATING UP… SO WE’RE FREEZING THE MARGS. 🥵🍹 Watermelon 🍉, Lime 🍋‍🟩 or mix & match. With a tajin rim! 🌶️💥 Frozen, fresh & made with @jarritosau ❄️🔥 ONLY AT CARTEL DEL TACO 🌮 Home of QLD’s best tacos & margs. 📍 Hawthorne & New Farm 👉🏽 Come get yours today! 💃🍹

HAWTHORNE LOOKING A LITTLE LIKE MÉXICO TODAY. 🇲🇽🌮☀️😎

Stay out of the city crowds and spend the day with us. 🔥
Tacos on the table, frozen margs, sunshine & proper weekend vibes! 💃🤙🏽

SUN’S OUT. TACOS OUT. 🌮☀️🔥

📍 290 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne
👉🏽 Book your table & come hungry.

See you at Cartel. 🇲🇽

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HAWTHORNE LOOKING A LITTLE LIKE MÉXICO TODAY. 🇲🇽🌮☀️😎 Stay out of the city crowds and spend the day with us. 🔥 Tacos on the table, frozen margs, sunshine & proper weekend vibes! 💃🤙🏽 SUN’S OUT. TACOS OUT. 🌮☀️🔥 📍 290 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne 👉🏽 Book your table & come hungry. See you at Cartel. 🇲🇽

THIS FATHER’S DAY, DAD EATS LIKE A JEFE. 🌯🍺🔥

BURRITO DÍA DEL PADRE + BEER — $30

We know how hard dads work, so this Sunday we’ve got them covered. 😎❤️

A loaded beef skirt burrito with beans, chorizo, halloumi, mozzarella, ancho salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole & charred onions — plus an ice-cold cerveza. 🇲🇽🍺🙌🏽

Available this Sunday Father’s Day for LUNCH + DINNER.

👉🏽 BOOK YOUR TABLE & BRING DAD TO MEXICO! 🇲🇽🔥
📍 Hawthorne & New Farm

#weloveyoudad #fathersday

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THIS FATHER’S DAY, DAD EATS LIKE A JEFE. 🌯🍺🔥 BURRITO DÍA DEL PADRE + BEER — $30 We know how hard dads work, so this Sunday we’ve got them covered. 😎❤️ A loaded beef skirt burrito with beans, chorizo, halloumi, mozzarella, ancho salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole & charred onions — plus an ice-cold cerveza. 🇲🇽🍺🙌🏽 Available this Sunday Father’s Day for LUNCH + DINNER. 👉🏽 BOOK YOUR TABLE & BRING DAD TO MEXICO! 🇲🇽🔥 📍 Hawthorne & New Farm #weloveyoudad #fathersday

🌴🍍PIÑA COLADA… BUT MAKE IT PICANTE 🌶️🥥

27° in Brisbane, spring is here & PLATA PICANTE is calling.

☀️🌴 Coconut, pineapple, 1800 tequila silver, citrus + a little Tabasco kick! 🔥🤤

👉🏽 Come cool down at Cartel this weekend.
New Farm + Hawthorne | 18+ 🍹

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🌴🍍PIÑA COLADA… BUT MAKE IT PICANTE 🌶️🥥 27° in Brisbane, spring is here & PLATA PICANTE is calling. ☀️🌴 Coconut, pineapple, 1800 tequila silver, citrus + a little Tabasco kick! 🔥🤤 👉🏽 Come cool down at Cartel this weekend. New Farm + Hawthorne | 18+ 🍹

🇲🇽 BRISBANE… THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE! 🔥🌮🍹

Friday sunshine + Riverfire & Father’s Day weekend = the perfect excuse for tacos, margs, friends and good vibes. ☀️💃🏽

Come eat, drink and party like you’re in Mexico City. 🇲🇽
🌮 Tacos flowing
🍹 Margs pouring
🔥 Good vibes ALL weekend

📍 NEW FARM + HAWTHORNE
☀️ Lunch · 12–3PM
🌙 Dinner · from 5PM

👉🏽 BOOK YOUR TABLE — Friday is calling! 🌮🍹🔥

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🇲🇽 BRISBANE… THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE! 🔥🌮🍹 Friday sunshine + Riverfire & Father’s Day weekend = the perfect excuse for tacos, margs, friends and good vibes. ☀️💃🏽 Come eat, drink and party like you’re in Mexico City. 🇲🇽 🌮 Tacos flowing 🍹 Margs pouring 🔥 Good vibes ALL weekend 📍 NEW FARM + HAWTHORNE ☀️ Lunch · 12–3PM 🌙 Dinner · from 5PM 👉🏽 BOOK YOUR TABLE — Friday is calling! 🌮🍹🔥

🌮 BIRRIA IS BACK THIS WEEK! 🔥

Tomorrow at HAWTHORNE + Wednesday at NEW FARM — ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA for $32! 🤤🌮

🔥 TUESDAY · HAWTHORNE
⏰ 5PM–9PM

🔥 WEDNESDAY · NEW FARM
☀️ 12PM–3PM · 🌙 5PM–9PM

⚠️ ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!

👉🏽 BOOK NOW before they’re gone! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

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🌮 BIRRIA IS BACK THIS WEEK! 🔥 Tomorrow at HAWTHORNE + Wednesday at NEW FARM — ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA for $32! 🤤🌮 🔥 TUESDAY · HAWTHORNE ⏰ 5PM–9PM 🔥 WEDNESDAY · NEW FARM ☀️ 12PM–3PM · 🌙 5PM–9PM ⚠️ ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 👉🏽 BOOK NOW before they’re gone! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

Caguamitas bien frías. Mexico mode: ON. 🇲🇽🍺🔥

Oficial @cartablancamx partner in Brisbane ❤️🍺

Only at Cartel del Taco 🌮

👉🏽 See you soon!
📍 Hawthorne & New Farm

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Caguamitas bien frías. Mexico mode: ON. 🇲🇽🍺🔥 Oficial @cartablancamx partner in Brisbane ❤️🍺 Only at Cartel del Taco 🌮 👉🏽 See you soon! 📍 Hawthorne & New Farm

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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