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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.
REVIEWs
MORE THAN TACOS & MARGS. AN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN EXPERIENCE.
Posted on Google S MaguireTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Food was impeccable, staff very attentive but not over the top, music was great and drinks were delicious. Thank you!Posted on Google Y GranadosTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 graciasPosted on Google J SchoonemanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic food in a fantastic venue with amazing staff.Posted on Google J AmezcuaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 :)Posted on Google S DavidsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The food was fabulous! Fresh and full of flavour. Great service. We will be back.Posted on Google L dowlerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Delicious food and cocktails! Perfect for birthday celebrations 🍾 ❤️
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🚨 FRIDAY LUNCH = SORTED. 🌮🔥
🌮 2 Tacos + Fries + Coke — $25
Choose your protein: Pastor, Chicken, Beef Birria or Suadero.
🥪 Birria or Pastor Torta + Coke — $25
🍺 Upgrade to a Mexican Lager or Classic Marg +$8 😉
📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
⏰ TODAY · 12PM–3PM
👉🏽 Grab your crew and come hungry.
THIS is what Cartel del Taco is all about. ❤️🌮🥹
The laughs. The dates. The catch-ups. The cheers. The food shared around the table and those little moments that turn into great memories.
Bringing friends, families and your favourite people together — with the perfect excuse: tacos, margs & a damn good time!🍹🌮💃
See you this weekend, Brisbane.
👉🏽 Don’t forget to book your table.
📍 New Farm + Hawthorne
🍗 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*
🚨 PUBLIC HOLIDAY = TACOS ALL DAY. 🌮☀️🔥
NEW FARM, we’re OPEN from 12PM and bringing the full Mexican vibes 🇲🇽🍹
🌮 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA — $32
🍹 Margs flowing
☀️ Sunny Brisbane weather
🔥 Tacos, music + good vibes all day
Lunch 12–3PM · Dinner 5–9PM
📍 NEW FARM — OPEN
📍 HAWTHORNE — CLOSED TODAY
Tables will move fast — BOOK BOOK BOOK‼️ 🌮🔥
*All you can eat birria - Terms & Conditions apply.
#Birria #BirriaTacos #AllYouCanEat #MexicanFoodBrisbane #BrisbaneRestaurants
❤️ THE HEART OF HAWTHORNE. 🌮🔥
So grateful for this crew. The long days, the crazy services, the laughs, the hustle — and always showing up for each other. ❤️
Cartel wouldn’t be Cartel without the people behind it.
Gracias, Hawthorne team. Proud of you guys. 🫶🏽🇲🇽🌮
SEE YOU TONIGHT, BRISBANE! 🌮🔥
BRISBANE’S FAVOURITE TACO TUESDAY 🚨
ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA 🔥🌮
📍 HAWTHORNE — TONIGHT
Last week we SOLD OUT… so don’t sleep on it. 👀
👉🏽 BOOK. BOOK. BOOK.
Miss us tonight? We’ll see you TOMORROW at NEW FARM! 📍🌮🔥
🚨 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA IS TAKING OVER! 🌮🔥
🌮 ONLY $32 • UNLIMITED ROUNDS • 🥊
🔥 TUESDAY · HAWTHORNE
⏰ 5PM–9PM
🔥 EKKA WEDNESDAY · NEW FARM • OPEN
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! 👀🔥 ALL DAY!
☀️ 12PM–3PM · 🌙 5PM–9PM
Slow-cooked beef birria. Hot tortillas. Consomé. Again. And again. And again. 🤤🌮
👉🏽 BOOK. BOOK. BOOK. Tables will move FAST — hit the link in bio and lock yours in! 🏃🏽♂️💨
*T&Cs apply.
#CartelDelTaco #AllYouCanEat #Birria #BirriaTacos #brisbaneeats
🚨 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA IS TAKING OVER BRISBANE. 🌮🔥
You asked. We listened. ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA is now hitting BOTH Cartel locations — and for the first time ever, NEW FARM is joining the feast! 🤤🌮
🌮 ONLY $32 ‼️ UNLIMITED ROUNDS.
🔥 TUESDAY · HAWTHORNE
📍 5PM – 9PM
🔥 EKKA WEDNESDAY · NEW FARM · WE’RE OPEN!
☀️ Lunch 12PM – 3PM
🌙 Dinner 5PM – 9PM
Slow-cooked beef birria. Hot tortillas. Consomé. Again. And again. And again. 🌮🌮🌮
New Farm… welcome to the RIGHT FEAST. 🔥😉
👉🏽 BOOK. BOOK. BOOK. Tables are going to move FAST — hit the bookings link in bio or on our website and lock yours in! Run 🏃🏽♂️💨don’t walk.
Terms & Conditions apply*
#CartelDelTaco #AllYouCanEat #Birria #BirriaTacos #BrisbaneFood BrisbaneEats
☀️ BRISBANE… THIS WEATHER CALLS FOR A FROZEN MARG. 🍹
Lime, pineapple, Midori, Malibu coconut + roasted coconut flakes. 🥥🍍🍋🟩
Frozen. Tropical. Dangerously refreshing. 😮💨
Just what you need on a sunny Brisbane day. ☀️
📍 New Farm + Hawthorne
👉🏽 DOS POR FAVOR. 🍹🍹
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