Cartel

4.1

8 Reviews

$40 and under

South American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Begin your journey through Latin America, one dish at a time.

Latin American cuisine is immensely varied, with a dish for every climate and occasion. With dishes inspired by Latin America’s rich cultural history, each plate brings with it a unique set of flavours. From Peruvian ceviche to Argentinian sirloin and, of course, tapas and tacos.

Cartel is the perfect place to enjoy a night out with friends over delicious food and Latin American themed cocktails.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
South American, Mexican, Brazilian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9211 8376
Website
http://www.cartelkensingtonstreet.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For events or other enquiries, please contact manager@kscartel.com.au for more information.
Private party facilities
For events or other enquiries, please contact manager@kscartel.com.au for more information.

Location
2 Kensington St, Chippendale, AU-NSW 2008
Neighborhood
Chippendale
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
None
Public transit
A short stroll from Central Train Station and bus stops.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bandeja Paisa
A$36.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in the ultimate lunch experience for just $36! Savour the flavours of Latin cuisine with our mouth-watering Bandeja Paisa (chorizo, pork belly, avocado, stewed beans, rice & fried egg). PLUS tostada chips paired with creamy guacamole AND your choice of beer, house wine or soft drink! Elevate your mid-day break with a feast at an unbeatable value – because great taste shouldn’t come with a hefty price tag 😉 Friday – Sunday LUNCH | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Brace yourself for the ultimate fiesta! Introducing our new Bottomless Brunch offer at Cartel – where every bite is a dance and every sip is a celebration! On Saturdays & Sundays between 12pm-3:00pm, immerse yourself in 90 minutes of pure Latin indulgence. Revel in free-flowing drinks & a set sharing menu* *Food offering is not unlimited. In keeping with NSW RSA laws, guests are limited to one drink at a time. Please consume responsibly.
All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday & Wednesday!
A$36.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Come and experience the ultimate taco extravaganza at Cartel! Indulge in our 1.5 hour ALL YOU CAN EAT taco special. Exclusively on Tuesday & Wednesday Happy hour kicks off at 5 pm if you’d like to get the party started early with $12 margaritas! PLUS Happy Hour prices all night long! *Menu subject to change without prior notice

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner South
Most Booked

8 Reviews

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Alexandra
Sydney
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were excited to experience the $36 all you can eat tacos. When we got there we weren’t served anything for about 15 minutes. Once tacos started coming to us, they were tasteless, dry and lacking in flavour. There was not one taco that was enjoyable and made me excited to eat. Even though it was only $36 per person, it seemed like a waste of money in the end. We had seen this restaurant all over social media and were very disappointed with the outcome.
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Debora
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My experience was like a pineapple, very good, very nice!!!🍍🍍🍍😋😋😋
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Isabella
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, the tacos came every time so the all you can eat service was awesome. The staff was lovely, and the food and drinks were great! :)
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Lucy
Sunshine Coast
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was nice but very tiny and overpriced. Two prawns cut it half to appears as 4 for $12. Service wasn’t good. Plates and glasses weren’t being cleared so we were running out of room. They also forgot our main meal and ruined a birthday surprise.
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Adrienne
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience! The restaurant was charming and cosy with extra pillows to guarantee your comfort. The food (all of the food! We are a party of 8 and we tried almost everything) was delicious, flavourful without too much spice. The portions were generous, both entrees as well as mains. The food menu is small but carefully constructed to allow something for everyone. Definitely order the pineapple side dish! It's not everyday that you get to enjoy a ritualistic carving of fruit at your table ;D The drinks menu is extensive, colourful, and fascinating. As are the drinks. However the best part of our dining experience was the staff. Warm and welcoming right from the start. They took exquisite care of our every need. They delivered on every request with a smile. Nothing was too much for them. Thank you Cartel for a lovely day and we hope to see you again soon.
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Georgie
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food, lovely staff and a really nice feel. Good value also.
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OpenTable Diner
Queensland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I have been to Cartel a few times now, best taco place in the city! Highly recommend. The staff are lovely and the food is to die for.
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Zoe
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked in for $36 (pp) all you can eat tacos on Tuesday night. The vibe was great, the restaurant is stunning, the service was fantastic, really pleasant and quick, they also had great drink specials to go with the tacos, we were able to get margaritas for $12 for the entirety of our booking, however, the tacos were what let us down. Whilst there was lots of variety and they arrived fast, most of them were luke warm or on the cooler side and the filling was a little skimpy, leaving you with mostly taco rather than filling. It is also worth noting you must eat at least 6 tacos to get your moneys worth.
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FAQs

Cartel is rated 4.1 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

2 Kensington St, Chippendale, AU-NSW 2008

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Chippendale
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
South American, Mexican, Brazilian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
A short stroll from Central Train Station and bus stops.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cartelkensingtonstreet.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9211 8376
Catering
For events or other enquiries, please contact manager@kscartel.com.au for more information.
Private party facilities
For events or other enquiries, please contact manager@kscartel.com.au for more information.

Cartel

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Bandeja Paisa

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday & Wednesday!

Menu

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is Cartel restaurant rated?

Is Cartel currently accepting reservations?

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