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Cartel Taqueria - Belco — Belconnen, Canberra
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Cartel Taqueria - Belco

A popular Mexican taqueria at Belconnen in Canberra with a 3.9 rating across 384 diners.

54
Spot Score
Worth a Look
3.9(384)· GoogleClosed

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Why it's worth checking out

Cartel Taqueria - Belco brings the brand’s Mexican-inspired taco focus to Belconnen, offering a small, specific menu centred on recipes the team has developed with pride. The venue says its cooking draws from regions including Michoacán and Tijuana, while adding its own presentation and style.

Tacos are the clear speciality, with the kitchen describing its food as fresh from top to bottom and served in full plates. The menu is deliberately focused rather than broad, making Cartel a straightforward choice for diners coming specifically for tacos. Margaritas are also part of the experience for those wanting a drink alongside their meal.

The Belconnen restaurant is presented as a north-side extension of Cartel’s original Queanbeyan venue, carrying across the same energy, food and experience. The site positions it as a relaxed place for tacos with family or drinks with friends, so it should suit casual group outings and family meals. For Canberra diners in Belconnen, it offers a focused take on Mexican food without relying on a large or sprawling menu.

Practical details

5/114 Emu Bank, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

Opening hours

Closed
MondayToday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
17:00 – 21:00
Thursday
17:00 – 21:30
Friday
12:00 – 21:30
Saturday
12:00 – 21:30
Sunday
12:00 – 21:00

Menu

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Open menu

Spot Score

54
Reputation
56
Popularity
78
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

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