CARTEL DEL TACO

CARTEL DEL TACO Cartel del Taco is a pet-friendly restaurant located on Hawthorne Road that offers Mexican street taqueria-style food and a bar. They recently announced that take-away orders are available seven days a week, and customers can conveniently order and collect their food by scanning the QR code on the A frame at the front of the restaurant. In addition, they have restocked their merchandise with bigger sizes and limited edition items available only in-store. Cartel del Taco also proudly boasts being the only place in Australia to offer 1.2 liters of "Caguamas," pure Mexican beer from Mexico City, at an affordable price. With their unique offerings, including slow-cooked beef ribs served with Mexican rice and negra modelo beer, Cartel del Taco ensures an unforgettable dining experience.
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09/09/2026

🔥💀 BLACK FIRE TACO HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. 🌮🌶️‼️

Our taco special of the month is here‼️ 🔥

Grilled Wagyu rump 🥩🔥, smoky piña tatemada 🍍, salsa negrita modelo, charred red onion, avocado 🥑 & micro herbs 🌿

Smoky. Juicy. Grilled. Seriously addictive. 🤤💥

🌮 2 for $22
📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
⏰ All day. Every day.

👉🏽 GET IT BEFORE IT’S GONE. 🔥💀🌮

07/09/2026

🚨 ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA IS BACK TODAY! 🌮🔥

$32 • UNLIMITED ROUNDS • HAWTHORNE ONLY 🥊

🔥 TONIGHT · 5PM–9PM

Slow-cooked beef birria. Hot tortillas. Consomé. Again. And again. And again. 🤤🌮

Tables are filling FAST — don’t leave it too late! 👀🔥
👉🏽 BOOK NOW via the link in bio & lock in your table!

*T&Cs apply.

🇲🇽🔥 ¡BRISBANE, CELEBRAMOS LA INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO COMO SE DEBE! 🔥🇲🇽Honrando la tradición. Celebrando nuestra herencia...
07/09/2026

🇲🇽🔥 ¡BRISBANE, CELEBRAMOS LA INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO COMO SE DEBE! 🔥🇲🇽

Honrando la tradición. Celebrando nuestra herencia. 🇲🇽✨ Martes 15 de Septiembre, en Cartel del Taco celebramos con una verdadera Fiesta Mexicana — y con Chiles en Nogada como uno de los protagonistas de la noche. ❤️🤍💚

🎤 Karaoke
🎺 Mariachi + DJ
🥣 Pozole, Chiles en Nogada, Carne Asada y más
🍺 Micheladas
🏆 Premios

🎟️ $15 pp
📍 New Farm
🕓 4PM–9PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Familias y niños bienvenidos

⚠️ Cupo limitado — solo con reserva
👉🏽 Reserva YA en nuestro website.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, PAPÁS. ❤️🌮🥹To all the amazing dads out there — today is for you! 🥹❤️Good food, family, a cold cervez...
05/09/2026

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, PAPÁS. ❤️🌮🥹

To all the amazing dads out there — today is for you! 🥹❤️

Good food, family, a cold cerveza and plenty of tacos… sounds like a pretty perfect Father’s Day to us. 🇲🇽🍺

Feliz Día del Padre from the Cartel familia.
Come celebrate with us today. 🌮🔥

THIS FATHER’S DAY, DAD EATS LIKE A JEFE. 🌯🍺🔥BURRITO DÍA DEL PADRE + BEER — $30We know how hard dads work, so this Sunday...
05/09/2026

THIS FATHER’S DAY, DAD EATS LIKE A JEFE. 🌯🍺🔥

BURRITO DÍA DEL PADRE + BEER — $30

We know how hard dads work, so this Sunday we’ve got them covered. 😎❤️

A loaded beef skirt burrito with beans, chorizo, halloumi, mozzarella, ancho salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole & charred onions — plus an ice-cold cerveza. 🇲🇽🍺🙌🏽

Available this Sunday Father’s Day for LUNCH + DINNER.

👉🏽 BOOK YOUR TABLE & BRING DAD TO MEXICO! 🇲🇽🔥
📍 Hawthorne & New Farm

05/09/2026

🔥 BRISBANE’S HEATING UP… SO WE’RE FREEZING THE MARGS. 🥵🍹

Watermelon 🍉, Lime 🍋‍🟩 or mix & match.
Frozen, fresh & made with Jarritos. ❄️🔥

ONLY AT CARTEL DEL TACO 🌮
Home of QLD’s best tacos & margs.

📍 Hawthorne & New Farm
👉🏽 Come get yours today! 💃🍹

HAWTHORNE LOOKING A LITTLE LIKE MÉXICO TODAY. 🇲🇽🌮☀️😎Stay out of the city crowds and spend the day with us. 🔥Tacos on the...
04/09/2026

HAWTHORNE LOOKING A LITTLE LIKE MÉXICO TODAY. 🇲🇽🌮☀️😎

Stay out of the city crowds and spend the day with us. 🔥
Tacos on the table, frozen margs, sunshine & proper weekend vibes! 💃🤙🏽

SUN’S OUT. TACOS OUT. 🌮☀️🔥

📍 290 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne
👉🏽 Book your table & come hungry.

See you at Cartel. 🇲🇽

🌴🍍PIÑA COLADA… BUT MAKE IT PICANTE 🌶️🥥27° in Brisbane, spring is here & PLATA PICANTE is calling. ☀️🌴 Coconut, pineapple...
04/09/2026

🌴🍍PIÑA COLADA… BUT MAKE IT PICANTE 🌶️🥥

27° in Brisbane, spring is here & PLATA PICANTE is calling.

☀️🌴 Coconut, pineapple, 1800 tequila silver, citrus + a little Tabasco kick! 🔥🤤

👉🏽 Come cool down at Cartel this weekend.
New Farm + Hawthorne | 18+ 🍹

🌮 NEW FARM — BIRRIA ROUND 2. 🔥You asked for it for months… so we brought it back. ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA is on TONIGHT a...
02/09/2026

🌮 NEW FARM — BIRRIA ROUND 2. 🔥

You asked for it for months… so we brought it back. ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA is on TONIGHT at New Farm. 🌮🔥

Only a few spots left — and we don’t know when (or if 👀) it’ll be back again.

👉🏽 BOOK NOW. Don’t miss this one.

❤️🌮
01/09/2026

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🌮 BIRRIA IS BACK THIS WEEK! 🔥Tomorrow at HAWTHORNE + Wednesday at NEW FARM — ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA for $32! 🤤🌮🔥 TUESDAY...
31/08/2026

🌮 BIRRIA IS BACK THIS WEEK! 🔥

Tomorrow at HAWTHORNE + Wednesday at NEW FARM — ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA for $32! 🤤🌮

🔥 TUESDAY · HAWTHORNE
⏰ 5PM–9PM

🔥 WEDNESDAY · NEW FARM
☀️ 12PM–3PM · 🌙 5PM–9PM

⚠️ ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!

👉🏽 BOOK NOW before they’re gone! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

Caguamitas bien frías. Mexico mode: ON. 🇲🇽🍺🔥Oficial Cerveza Carta Blanca partner in Brisbane ❤️🍺Only at Cartel del Taco ...
30/08/2026

Caguamitas bien frías. Mexico mode: ON. 🇲🇽🍺🔥

Oficial Cerveza Carta Blanca partner in Brisbane ❤️🍺

Only at Cartel del Taco 🌮

👉🏽 See you soon!
📍 Hawthorne & New Farm

🌮 RESTAURANT MANAGER WANTED | NEW FARM💰 $80,000–$85,000 + Super | Full-Time📍 New Farm, BrisbaneCartel del Taco & The Car...
29/08/2026

🌮 RESTAURANT MANAGER WANTED | NEW FARM

💰 $80,000–$85,000 + Super | Full-Time
📍 New Farm, Brisbane

Cartel del Taco & The Carnales Group are growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team.

We’re looking for a hands-on hospitality leader who loves great food, great service and building great teams.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven restaurant or hospitality management experience
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Experience running busy, high-volume services
• Strong understanding of rostering, labour costs and restaurant operations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong focus on guest experience and service standards
• Positive, professional and hands-on approach
• Flexibility to work across a hospitality roster

What we offer:

• Genuine career growth opportunities
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Fast-paced and exciting hospitality environment
• Opportunity to be part of the continued growth of Cartel del Taco & The Carnales Group

👉🏽 Interested? Send your CV to [email protected], along with a short introduction about your management experience and why you’d be a great fit for Cartel del Taco.

Know someone perfect for the role? Tag them or share this post. 🌮

TWO LOCATIONS. ONE BIG NIGHT. 🔥🌮Don’t forget to book your table.🇲🇽 SEE YOU IN MEXICO.📍New Farm 📍Hawthorne
29/08/2026

TWO LOCATIONS. ONE BIG NIGHT. 🔥🌮

Don’t forget to book your table.
🇲🇽 SEE YOU IN MEXICO.

📍New Farm
📍Hawthorne

29/08/2026

REAL MICHELADAS. REAL MÉXICO. 🍺🌶️🍋‍🟩

Mexico City style — spicy, icy and served with a Victoria Caguama: 1.2L of cerveza made for this heat. 🔥🇲🇽

No shortcuts. Just the real deal. 💥

📍 New Farm + Hawthorne
👉🏽 BOOK FOR TONIGHT — grab your Caguama! 🍺🌮

29/08/2026

SEAFOOD WEATHER = ACTIVATED. ☀️🌊🌮

Brisbane, this weather is calling for fresh seafood, chilli, lime & ice-cold margs! 😮‍💨🍹

🐙 OCTOPUS TOSTADA
Tender octopus, salsa bruja, guac, lime, mayo & galentina sauce on a crunchy corn tostada.

🐟 PESCADILLAS
Our crunchy deep-fried red snapper tacos loaded with guac, pico de gallo, salsa bruja, valentina & mayo. 🌮🔥

🦐 CEVICHE SEAFOOD TOWER
Kingfish, scallops, octopus & prawns with salsa roja tatemada, salsa macha, avocado, lime & cucumber — corn chips on the side. 🌶️🍋‍🟩

Pick your favourite… or make it a full seafood feast. 👀🔥

📍 New Farm + Hawthorne
👉🏽 Bookings highly recommended

🥭🌶️ MANGONADA MODE: ON. ‼️ 🍹🤤Sweet, tangy, spicy and dangerously refreshing. 🔥MANGO · Cointreau · Vodka · Lime · Chamoy ...
28/08/2026

🥭🌶️ MANGONADA MODE: ON. ‼️ 🍹🤤

Sweet, tangy, spicy and dangerously refreshing. 🔥
MANGO · Cointreau · Vodka · Lime · Chamoy + Tajín rim 🌶️🥭

Basically Mexico in a glass. 🇲🇽🍹

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
👉🏽 Come try one this weekend.

28/08/2026

FRIDAY FEELS BETTER IN MEXICO. 🇲🇽☀️🌮

Brisbane brought the sunshine, so we’re bringing the tacos, icy margs and Friday energy. 🍹🔥

This weekend, forget the plane ticket — let us take you straight to Mexico. 🇲🇽 Fresh tacos flying, margaritas pouring, music up and the whole Cartel vibe in full swing! 💃🍹

This reel is all about our Hawthorne casa ❤️‍🔥 — but the weekend is ON at both locations:

📍 Hawthorne + New Farm
🌮 Tacos
🍹 Margs
☀️ Sunshine
💃 Good times

👉🏽 ROUND UP THE CREW & BOOK YOUR TABLE.
Friday starts at Cartel. 🔥

27/08/2026

🌮 NEW FARM… YOU ASKED. IT’S BACK. 🔥 After the MASSIVE response at New Farm, ALL YOU CAN EAT BIRRIA is coming back next week — ALL DAY. 😮‍💨🌮

🔥 WEDNESDAY 2 SEP · 📍NEW FARM
☀️ 12–3PM · 🌙 5–9PM

Last time? SOLD OUT IN ONE DAY. 👀
So if you missed it… this is your warning.

🌮 $32 · UNLIMITED ROUNDS

🔥 TUESDAY 1 SEP · 📍HAWTHORNE
⏰ 5PM–9PM

👉🏽 BOOK NOW. Run, don’t walk. 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

*T&Cs apply.

Address

290 Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne
Brisbane, QLD
4171

Public Transport:
1. From Brisbane CBD, take the bus number 230 towards Chermside and get off at the stop on Hawthorne Road.
2. If you are coming from other parts of Brisbane, check for the nearest bus or train station to Hawthorne Road and plan your journey accordingly.

Driving/Parking:
1. If you are driving from Brisbane CBD, head southeast on Ann Street towards Queen Street.
2. Continue onto Wickham Terrace and then onto Turbot Street.
3. Turn right onto St Pauls Terrace and continue straight onto Bowen Bridge Road.
4. Keep left to stay on Bowen Bridge Road and then merge onto Lutwyche Road.
5. Continue straight on Lutwyche Road until you reach Kedron Park Road.
6. Turn left onto Kedron Park Road and continue straight until you reach Hawthorne Road.
7. Look for available street parking along Hawthorne Road or nearby side streets.

Please note that these directions are provided without mentioning any specific destination as per your request.

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 9:30pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 9:30pm

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CARTEL DEL TACO, located on Hawthorne Road in Brisbane, is a Mexican Street Taqueria & Bar that has gained quite a reputation for its delicious food and vibrant atmosphere. One of the standout features of this restaurant is its pet-friendly policy, allowing customers to bring their furry friends along for a tasty meal.

One of the recent announcements made by CARTEL DEL TACO on social media has generated a lot of excitement among their loyal customers. They have introduced a take-away option, allowing people to enjoy their mouthwatering tacos in the comfort of their own homes while binge-watching Netflix. With just a simple scan of the QR code displayed on their A frame at the front, customers can easily place an order and collect it hassle-free. This convenient service is available seven days a week, ensuring that taco cravings can be satisfied any day.

CARTEL DEL TACO also knows how to keep things interesting with their unique merchandise. Their new coasters featuring eye-catching designs have been receiving rave reviews from patrons. Additionally, they have restocked their popular merch items such as t-shirts and truck caps, including limited edition hoodies that are exclusive to the store. With bigger sizes available and even Frida Kahlo ladies t-shirts, there's something for everyone to show off their love for this Mexican eatery.

For those looking for an authentic Mexican drinking experience, CARTEL DEL TACO has recently introduced "Caguamas," 1.2 liters of pure Mexican beer imported directly from Mexico City. This exclusive offering is only available at CARTEL DEL TACO in Australia and is priced at an affordable $18 per bottle. With limited stock available, beer enthusiasts won't want to miss out on this unique opportunity.

CARTEL DEL TACO takes pride in being the original and only location in Australia where you can find their delectable menu items. Located at 290 Hawthorne Rd, QLD, this restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Whether you're craving slow-cooked beef ribs or their signature chamoy served with Mexican rice, CARTEL DEL TACO has something to satisfy every palate.

In conclusion, CARTEL DEL TACO in Brisbane is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic Mexican street food experience. With their pet-friendly policy, convenient take-away option, unique merchandise, exclusive imported beer, and mouthwatering menu items, this restaurant truly stands out from the crowd. So why wait? Head over to CARTEL DEL TACO on Hawthorne Road and indulge in a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.