Cartel

4.5

17 Reviews

$A40 and under

South American

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2 people

9 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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
$A40 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
Area
Chippendale
Cross Street
Broadway
Parking details
None
Public transit
A short stroll from Central Train Station and bus stops.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

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 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Inner South
Best Ambience
Inner South
Best Value
Inner South
Great for creative cocktails
Inner South
Healthy
Inner South
Neighbourhood gem
Inner South
Romantic
Inner South
Lively
Inner South
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cartel offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious South American flavors," "awesome service," and engaging activities like salsa lessons. Guests appreciate the "flavorful and well-cooked" dishes and extensive drink options. While some experiences with the taco service vary, the "charming atmosphere" and "lovely staff" consistently impress patrons.

17 Reviews

D
Diego
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was better than I expected. Highly recommend it
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the food, drinks and service was amazing! I will definitely be coming back
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Filip
Tasmania
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
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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Rachael
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
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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Jesus
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice food Awesome service a great atmosphere place for a well prepared cocktail.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

Cartel is rated 4.5 stars by 17 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

9 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

2 Kensington St, Chippendale, AU-NSW 2008

Additional information

Cross Street
Broadway
Area
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
$A40 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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

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

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Additional information

Experiences

Bandeja Paisa

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday & Wednesday!

Menu

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Cartel restaurant rated?

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