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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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One spicy margarita… make it pawsible 🐶🍹😂

Not all our guests drink tequila… but they still come for the vibes 😏🐾 Pet-friendly, taco-ready, and always bringing a little bit of México to Brisbane ❤️

Lunch or dinner today — bring your crew (and your dog) 🐶
Book now or walk in.

#petfriendly

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One spicy margarita… make it pawsible 🐶🍹😂 Not all our guests drink tequila… but they still come for the vibes 😏🐾 Pet-friendly, taco-ready, and always bringing a little bit of México to Brisbane ❤️ Lunch or dinner today — bring your crew (and your dog) 🐶 Book now or walk in. #petfriendly

Micheladas..Mexico City in a cup 🔥

This is how we drink on the streets of CDMX.
Chamoy, Tajín, lime…that perfect kick. 🍋‍🟩🌶️

Not a beer person? No problem —we’ll build it with sparkling or soda water. Same vibe. Same experience. 💥🤤💥

👉🏽 Come feel it for yourself. Book now or walk in — we’ll take you to Mexico City.

#carteldeltaco #micheladas #mexicocityvibes #brisbaneeats #mexicanfoodbrisbane

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Micheladas..Mexico City in a cup 🔥 This is how we drink on the streets of CDMX. Chamoy, Tajín, lime…that perfect kick. 🍋‍🟩🌶️ Not a beer person? No problem —we’ll build it with sparkling or soda water. Same vibe. Same experience. 💥🤤💥 👉🏽 Come feel it for yourself. Book now or walk in — we’ll take you to Mexico City. #carteldeltaco #micheladas #mexicocityvibes #brisbaneeats #mexicanfoodbrisbane

Hear that crunch… Our GUAC just got louder! 🔥🐷🥑

PORK CHICHARRÓN crackling at every bite! 🤤🤤🤤
Take it to the next level — add corn tortillas + salsa verde and build your own tacos 🤌🏽🌮🔥

People kept asking… so we made it happen! 💥🥑

Freshly smashed homemade guacamole, served with hand-made crunchy corn chips…now topped with crispy pork chicharrón 🐷💥👌🏽

👉🏽 Available now at New Farm & Hawthorne — come try it today!! Booking recommended ~ Walk ins welcome

#CartelDelTaco #BrisbaneEats #Guacamole #Chicharron #porkchicharron

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Hear that crunch… Our GUAC just got louder! 🔥🐷🥑 PORK CHICHARRÓN crackling at every bite! 🤤🤤🤤 Take it to the next level — add corn tortillas + salsa verde and build your own tacos 🤌🏽🌮🔥 People kept asking… so we made it happen! 💥🥑 Freshly smashed homemade guacamole, served with hand-made crunchy corn chips…now topped with crispy pork chicharrón 🐷💥👌🏽 👉🏽 Available now at New Farm & Hawthorne — come try it today!! Booking recommended ~ Walk ins welcome #CartelDelTaco #BrisbaneEats #Guacamole #Chicharron #porkchicharron

🚨 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

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🚨 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

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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

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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

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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