290 Hawthorne Road Hawthorne

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BIENVENIDOS TO CARTEL DEL TACO HAWTHORNE

Craving Mexican in Hawthorne? Welcome to Brisbane’s most authentic Mexican Street Taqueria — no gimmicks, just the real deal! Right in the heart of the inner east.

TRADING HOURS

Monday
Closed

Tuesday
Dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm

Wednesday
Dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday to Friday
Lunch: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm-9:30pm

Saturday
Breakfast 8:00am–11:00am
Lunch 12:00pm–3:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm-9:30pm

Sunday
Breakfast 8:00am–11:00am
Lunch 12:00pm–3:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm-8:00pm

Just a heads-up — our kitchen takes last orders 30 minutes before closing.

REVIEWs

MORE THAN TACOS & MARGS. AN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN EXPERIENCE.

    
 
 
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   S Maguire 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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!
  
 
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   Y Granados 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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 gracias
  
 
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   J Schooneman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic food in a fantastic venue with amazing staff.
  
 
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   J Amezcua 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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 :)
  
 
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   S Davidson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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.
  
 
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   L dowler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Delicious food and cocktails! Perfect for birthday celebrations 🍾 ❤️

LET'S GET SOCIAL!

We are on Instagram

BRISBANE — THIS ONE MEANS A LOT. ❤️🇲🇽🥹

Named among the best Mexican restaurants in Brisbane — and featured for Best Mexican Street Food in Brisbane 🏆

This recognition belongs to our incredible team who show up every day, put so much into what we do, and continue sharing a little piece of México with Brisbane. ❤️

And to everyone who keeps supporting us, dining with us and bringing your people — thank you 🙏🏽

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
🌮 Lunch + Dinner
👉🏽 Book your table.

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BRISBANE — THIS ONE MEANS A LOT. ❤️🇲🇽🥹

Named among the best Mexican restaurants in Brisbane — and featured for Best Mexican Street Food in Brisbane 🏆

This recognition belongs to our incredible team who show up every day, put so much into what we do, and continue sharing a little piece of México with Brisbane. ❤️

And to everyone who keeps supporting us, dining with us and bringing your people — thank you 🙏🏽

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
🌮 Lunch + Dinner
👉🏽 Book your table.

WEEKEND. FRIENDS. MARGS. TACOS. THAT’S A PLAN. 😉👌🏽🌮🇲🇽

Friends, tacos, margs, laughs and a bloody good time! 🔥💃

Taking you straight to real México — no copies, no shortcuts.
That’s what we’re all about. ❤️🌮🍹

The weekend is here. LET’S GO!

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
🌮 Lunch + Dinner
👉🏽 Bring your crew. Book your table.

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WEEKEND. FRIENDS. MARGS. TACOS. THAT’S A PLAN. 😉👌🏽🌮🇲🇽

Friends, tacos, margs, laughs and a bloody good time! 🔥💃

Taking you straight to real México — no copies, no shortcuts.
That’s what we’re all about. ❤️🌮🍹

The weekend is here. LET’S GO!

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
🌮 Lunch + Dinner
👉🏽 Bring your crew. Book your table.

THURSDAY VIBES, CARTEL STYLE. 💥🌮🇲🇽

Tacos, cold Mexican beers and a little taste of México. 🔥

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
⏰ Dinner from 5PM
👉🏽 Book your table — walk-ins welcome!

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THURSDAY VIBES, CARTEL STYLE. 💥🌮🇲🇽

Tacos, cold Mexican beers and a little taste of México. 🔥

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
⏰ Dinner from 5PM
👉🏽 Book your table — walk-ins welcome!

LOOK AT THAT DRIP. 🤤🔥
BECAUSE YOU LOVE OUR BIRRIA…

We made lunch even better.

🍞 Birria Torta + Coke — $25
🌮 2 Tacos + Fries + Coke — $25
🍺 Upgrade to a Mexican Lager or Classic Margarita +$8

📍 New Farm — TODAY
⏰ 12PM–3PM

👉🏽 Grab the crew. Lunch is sorted.

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LOOK AT THAT DRIP. 🤤🔥
BECAUSE YOU LOVE OUR BIRRIA…

We made lunch even better.

🍞 Birria Torta + Coke — $25
🌮 2 Tacos + Fries + Coke — $25
🍺 Upgrade to a Mexican Lager or Classic Margarita +$8

📍 New Farm — TODAY
⏰ 12PM–3PM

👉🏽 Grab the crew. Lunch is sorted.

🚨 KING’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND JUST GOT MESSY. 🇲🇽🔥

YES, YOU HEARD US RIGHT… ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA — THIS SUNDAY. ALL DAY. 🌮🌮🌮 BOTH LOCATIONS!💥

ONLY $32‼️ BIRRI TACOS coming with UNLIMITED ROUNDS for both lunch AND dinner! 🔥💪🏽

🔥 Sunday 4 October
🌮 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA — $32
♾️ Unlimited rounds
📍 Hawthorne + New Farm

👉🏽 Lunch: 12pm–3pm
👉🏽 Dinner: 5pm–8pm

KING’S BIRTHDAY EVE DONE THE CARTEL WAY. 👑🌮

Bookings highly recommended — grab your table before they’re gone! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

#birria #birriatacos #mexican #allyoucaneattacos #brisbane

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🚨 KING’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND JUST GOT MESSY. 🇲🇽🔥

YES, YOU HEARD US RIGHT… ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA — THIS SUNDAY. ALL DAY. 🌮🌮🌮 BOTH LOCATIONS!💥

ONLY $32‼️ BIRRI TACOS coming with UNLIMITED ROUNDS for both lunch AND dinner! 🔥💪🏽

🔥 Sunday 4 October
🌮 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA — $32
♾️ Unlimited rounds
📍 Hawthorne + New Farm

👉🏽 Lunch: 12pm–3pm
👉🏽 Dinner: 5pm–8pm

KING’S BIRTHDAY EVE DONE THE CARTEL WAY. 👑🌮

Bookings highly recommended — grab your table before they’re gone! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

#birria #birriatacos #mexican #allyoucaneattacos #brisbane

TONIGHT = BIRRIA + CERVEZA. 🇲🇽🔥🍺 All You Can Eat Birria is on tonight — come hungry. 🌮

Proud partners of Mexican beer — because tacos deserve the real thing. 🇲🇽🍺

❤️ Only at Cartel.

👉🏽 Bookings highly recommended for tonight.

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TONIGHT = BIRRIA + CERVEZA. 🇲🇽🔥🍺 All You Can Eat Birria is on tonight — come hungry. 🌮

Proud partners of Mexican beer — because tacos deserve the real thing. 🇲🇽🍺

❤️ Only at Cartel.

👉🏽 Bookings highly recommended for tonight.

🚨 HAWTHORNE — ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA IS BACK TONIGHT! 🌮🔥

👉🏽 $32 per person · Unlimited rounds
⏰ TONIGHT 5PM–9PM
📍 Cartel Del Taco Hawthorne

Slow-cooked beef birria, hot tortillas + consommé… again and again. 🤤🌮 UNLIMITED ROUNDS 🥊

Tables are filling fast, so don’t leave it too late! 👀🔥
👉🏽 Book your table now! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

*T&Cs apply.

#birria #birriatacos #carteldeltaco #allyoucaneat

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🚨 HAWTHORNE — ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA IS BACK TONIGHT! 🌮🔥

👉🏽 $32 per person · Unlimited rounds
⏰ TONIGHT 5PM–9PM
📍 Cartel Del Taco Hawthorne

Slow-cooked beef birria, hot tortillas + consommé… again and again. 🤤🌮 UNLIMITED ROUNDS 🥊

Tables are filling fast, so don’t leave it too late! 👀🔥
👉🏽 Book your table now! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

*T&Cs apply.

#birria #birriatacos #carteldeltaco #allyoucaneat

ONCE A DREAM. ONCE IN OUR HEARTS AND HEADS. NOW A REALITY. ❤️🇲🇽

From drawings on a page, to construction dust, to seeing this place full of people… sometimes we stop and remember how far we’ve come. 🥹

To our incredible team — thank you for believing in Cartel and putting your heart into it every day 🙏🏽❤️

And Brisbane — thank you for showing up, supporting us, bringing your friends and families, and allowing two Mexicans with a dream to share a little piece of México with you. ❤️

We are incredibly grateful.
Gracias, Brisbane. Gracias, team. 🇲🇽🌮❤️

📍Hawthorne & New Farm

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ONCE A DREAM. ONCE IN OUR HEARTS AND HEADS. NOW A REALITY. ❤️🇲🇽

From drawings on a page, to construction dust, to seeing this place full of people… sometimes we stop and remember how far we’ve come. 🥹

To our incredible team — thank you for believing in Cartel and putting your heart into it every day 🙏🏽❤️

And Brisbane — thank you for showing up, supporting us, bringing your friends and families, and allowing two Mexicans with a dream to share a little piece of México with you. ❤️

We are incredibly grateful.
Gracias, Brisbane. Gracias, team. 🇲🇽🌮❤️

📍Hawthorne & New Farm

HENS PARTIES? YES, WE DO. 💕🤠🌮 Tacos, margs & a whole lot of fiesta. 🇲🇽🔥💃

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
📧 fiesta@carteldeltaco.com.au
👉🏽 Or enquire via the Fiesta link on our website.

Your fiesta. Our place or yours. 🇲🇽

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