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Cartel, Chippendale, AU-NSW

Cartel

4.4
4.4
14 Reviews
$40 and under
South American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

  • 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
    All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday & Wednesday! photo

  • 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.
    Bandeja Paisa photo

  • 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.
    BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH photo

Menu

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What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner South

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cartel offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious fresh food" and "great service." The "amazing food" highlights South American flavors and is complemented by a "fascinating" drinks menu. While the $36 all-you-can-eat taco deal receives mixed reviews, the restaurant's charm and attentive staff create a "wonderful experience."

14 Reviews

  1. Filip

    Tasmania

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the South American flavours, decor & background music. The food was intriguing, wholesome and well cooked. Looking forward to trying the extensive Tequila selections on offer on my next return. Overall, a pleasant experience.

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  2. Rachael

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our time at Cartel! Especially the salsa lesson and the three course meal! It was super fun and the food was delicious!

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    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salsa class and dinner combo was an amazing valentines experience! All of the staff were lovely, big props to the crew there.

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  4. Adriana

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Delicious fresh food, great service and delicious mocktails Highly recommend to my friends and I always return

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  5. James

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, price was good. Cool Latin music playing. Would recommend!

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  6. Kiran

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food experience. Delicious South American food and great drinks choice. Loved everything about it. Must try for someone who loves South American food.

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  7. Alexandra

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 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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  8. Debora

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 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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  9. Isabella

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 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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  10. Lucy

    Sunshine Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 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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FAQs

Cartel is rated 4.4 stars by 14 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
23:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cartel

2 Kensington St, Chippendale, AU-NSW 2008

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Area
    Chippendale
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • 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.
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