Welcome to the Heart of
Mexico in Brisbane!

We’re not just another Mexican restaurant—we are Brisbane’s very first real traditional Mexican street taqueria and bar, bringing the bold flavors, vibrant culture, and electric energy of Mexico City straight to your plate!

Founded by a couple of passionate chilangos (locals from Mexico City), our story started 4 years ago with one mission: to bring the true taste of Mexico to Australia. Today, with two buzzing locations in Brisbane, we're serving up the same authentic street food you’d find on the corners of CDMX—from mouth watering tacos and salsas to ice-cold micheladas and mezcal cocktails.

Everything about our space is 100% auténtico—our handmade tables, chairs, plates, and artwork were all brought directly from Mexico, shipped by sea and air to recreate the soul of the streets we grew up on. The music bumping through the speakers? The same sounds you’d hear in a Mexican mercado or late-night taquería.

If you're looking for the real-deal Mexican experience, this is it. No fusion, no shortcuts—just pure Mexican sabor, served with heart.

Bienvenidos a casa.

CARTEL DEL TACO HAWTHORNE

Looking for Mexican food near you in Hawthorne? You’ve just found Brisbane’s most authentic mexican taqueria — right in the heart of the inner east. Cartel del Taco Hawthorne is where locals from Bulimba, Balmoral, Morningside, Norman Park, Kangaroo Point, and Woolloongabba come to experience the real flavours of Mexico City — no plane ticket needed. From our famous tacos bursting with slow-cooked meats to our tortas Mexican street sandwiches, we bring the streets of Mexico straight to your table. Our Hawthorne location is where it all started. It’s a neighbourhood favourite for taco lovers, Mexican treat food-style share plates, relaxing cocktails and margaritas, and families looking for a vibrant place to share a meal. If you’re searching for “Mexican restaurant near me” and the best tacos in Brisbane, then we are your authentic Mexican taqueria. ¡Órale!

Lunch. Dinner.

CARTEL DEL TACO NEW FARM

Say hola to your new neighbourhood taqueria in New Farm. Cartel del Taco is now serving authentic Mexican food near you, right in the heart of Brisbane’s trendy riverside precinct. Located just minutes from Teneriffe, Fortitude Valley, Newstead, Brisbane City, and Bowen Hills, our New Farm restaurant is where locals can come for award winning tacos and authentic Mexican food inspired street food culture from Mexico City. Whether you’re visiting for tacos and cocktails with friends, or a family feast, Cartel del Taco brings bold flavours, a retro vibe, and a bar stocked with mezcal, tequila, margaritas and Mexican cervezas! If you’ve been searching for “Mexican food near New Farm” or best Mexican restaurant in Brisbane - then look no further! Cartel del Taco is your new local Mexican taqueria!

Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

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 & CONDITIONS

A GREAT GUEST EXPERIENCE IS ON OUR TOP VALUES AND PRIORITIES, HOWEVER WE HAVE SOME TERMS & CONDITIONS TO FOLLOW ON BOOKINGS. PLEASE RED 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 client 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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