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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.
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MORE THAN TACOS & MARGS. AN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN EXPERIENCE.
LET'S GET SOCIAL!
🔥 HAWTHORNE SHOWED UP TONIGHT. 🏍️🌮
Full house. Bikes lined up out the front. Good people, great tacos and the kind of Friday night we live for. ❤️
A huge thank you to the 3 Coast Collective crew for rolling through and bringing the best vibes. 🏍️🇲🇽 We loved having you all at Cartel Hawthorne!
Now… who’s next? 😏
👉🏽 Hawthorne & New Farm are back at it tomorrow. Whether you’re chasing tacos, margaritas or just a bloody good time… we’ve got a table (or a bar stool) with your name on it.
Walk-ins always welcome. Book if you’re smart. 😉🔥
#CartelDelTaco #BrisbaneEats #MotorcycleLife #RideAndDine #TacosAndMargs
🇲🇽 THE TASTE OF A TRUE MEXICAN CANTINA. 🍺🔥
Nothing says México quite like an ice-cold Victoria poured into a chamoy & Tajín rimmed vaso, finished with fresh lime. 🍺🌶️🍋🟩
This is the kind of drink made for long lunches, taco feasts and catching up with your favourite people.
One sip… and you’ll swear you’re in a Mexican cantina. 🇲🇽❤️
📍 Available at Hawthorne & New Farm
👉🏽 Grab your crew, order a round of tacos, and let the cerveza do the talking. 🍺🌮
#CartelDelTaco #VictoriaBeer #CervezaVictoria #MexicanBeer #micheladavibes
🐷 THE PORK CHICHARRÓN EVERYONE’S ADDING. 🔥
Our homemade guacamole is made fresh daily and served with hand-made crunchy corn chips… but lately everyone’s been upgrading it with a crispy PORK CHICHARRÓN. 🤤🤌🏽
The perfect salty, crunchy addition to your favourite starter. (Optional add-on.)
🥑 Fresh guac. 🌽 Hand-made corn chips. 🐷 Crispy chicharrón.
📍 Now Available at Hawthorne & New Farm.
👉🏽 Book your table or walk in today.
#PorkChicharron #Chicharron #Guacamole #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneFood
🍹❤️ When one of your cocktails makes it into a magazine… you take a moment to celebrate.
We’re incredibly proud to see Cartel del Taco featured in Style Magazine, alongside our signature margarita:
🍒 LICK MY CHERRIES 🍒
Cherry, 1800 Silver Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, rosemary syrup, rhubarb bitters, and authentic maguey worm salt from Oaxaca.
Here’s to more tacos, more margaritas, and more milestones. 🌮🍹🍒🩷
📍 Visit us at Hawthorne or New Farm and try the margarita everyone’s talking about. Book your table or walk in today! ❤️
#CartelDelTaco #StyleMagazine #BrisbaneEats #BrisbaneCocktails #Margaritas
🍗 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!
🚨 BRISBANE… YOUR LUNCH BREAK JUST GOT AN UPGRADE. 🌮🥪🔥
You asked. We listened. 👂🏽
🔥 BIRRIA or TROMPO Torta + Coke — ONLY $25‼️
Or…
🌮 2 Tacos + Fries + Coke — ONLY $25‼️
🍺 Feeling like a lunch beer or a cheeky marg? 🍸
Upgrade your Coke to a Mexican Lager or a Classic Margarita for just +$8. 😉
📍 Hawthorne & New Farm
🗓️ Wednesday to Friday
⏰ Lunch from 12PM – 3PM
👉🏽 Grab your crew. We’ll handle lunch. 🌮🔥
#birria #trompo #BrisbaneLunch #LunchSpecial #BirriaTorta
🌮 IF THE TACO LIGHT’S ON… YOU KNOW WHERE TO BE. 🔥
All You Can Eat Birria.
$29 • From 5PM.
👉🏽 See you tonight. Make sure you book in advance.
🔥TOMORROW NIGHT. WE FEAST.🌮
120kg of birria is already in the pot, slow-cooking for 11 hours… because great birria can’t be rushed. 🤌🏽🔥
🌮 BRISBANE’S FAVOURITE TACO TUESDAY IS BACK TOMORROW NIGHT.
👉🏽 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA TACOS — ONLY $29‼️ 😱 Served with our rich homemade consomé.
🌮 Unlimited rounds until you tap out. 😏🔥
📍 290 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne
⏰ From 5PM
⚡ Limited seats available
⚡ Until sold out
⚡ Bookings highly recommended
🚨 Last week SOLD OUT.
👉🏽 BOOK NOW BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE EATS YOUR TACOS.
Terms & Conditions apply.
#CartelDelTaco #AllYouCanEatBirria #BirriaTacos #TacoTuesday #BrisbaneEats
❤️ SOME OF LIFE’S BEST MOMENTS HAPPEN AROUND THE TABLE. 🌮
Whether it’s with your grandparents, your little ones, your pup, your closest friends, or the people you love most… the food brings us together, but it’s the laughter, the conversations, and the moments we share that become the memories ❤️☺️
That’s what Cartel del Taco is all about. ❤️🥹
Thank you for letting us be part of your family lunches, celebrations, date nights, and everyday moments.
📍 New Farm & Hawthorne
👉🏽 Book your table via the link in our bio or simply walk in today. 🌮🇲🇽
#CartelDelTaco #BrisbaneEats #FamilyTime #MakingMemories #SundayVibes
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
