Cartel Cantina
Last updated★ 4.1 · 587 Google reviews · $$
Cartel Cantina is a Latin American cocktail bar and restaurant on the ground floor of The Old Rum Store, Kensington Street, Chippendale. Diners describe a lively room with a good atmosphere on the street. It suits group dinners, cocktails and the Saturday bottomless brunch. Chippendale Green is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Cartel Cantina
Food at Cartel Cantina
The menu is built around shared plates from modern Latin America. Regulars order the asado platter for the table, tacos, and the cachapa rump steak, a rump steak with chimichurri served with a charred corn pancake. Guacamole and corn chips appear alongside the drinks, and arancini is also praised. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
What to order: Cachapa rump steak with chimichurri · Cocktails, including the watermelon one
Drinks at Cartel Cantina
The bar focuses on cocktails and margaritas. Diners order a range of cocktails with their meals, and the watermelon cocktail is one that stands out. The Saturday bottomless brunch includes free-flowing margaritas alongside a set menu to share.
Bottomless brunch on Saturdays
Saturday brunch is the bottomless option. The restaurant lists it at $75 with a set menu to share, free-flowing margaritas, and a birthday guest going free. Regulars who have tried it praise how quickly drinks arrive and how often staff check in. Brunch runs from noon on Fridays and Saturdays, so it is the time to go if you want the full set-menu experience.
What customers say about Cartel Cantina
- 💬Friendly, attentive staff, especially during bottomless brunch
- 💬A lively atmosphere on Kensington Street that diners enjoy
- 💬Drinks praised as quick to arrive at bottomless brunch
- 💬Some diners say portions feel small for the price
Tips for visiting Cartel Cantina
- ✓Book ahead for Saturday bottomless brunch, which is listed at $75 with a set menu to share.
- ✓For a shared meal, check the platter size against your group, as some diners found portions small.
- ✓Typical spend sits around $60 to $80 a person.
Getting to Cartel Cantina
Cartel Cantina is at 2 Kensington Street, Chippendale NSW 2008, on the ground floor of The Old Rum Store. The venue has parking. Chippendale Green and UTS Alumni Green are both about two minutes' walk away.
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FAQ about Cartel Cantina
What cuisine does Cartel Cantina serve?
It serves modern Latin American food, with shared plates, tacos and steak alongside cocktails.
Does Cartel Cantina have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
Can I book a table at Cartel Cantina?
Yes, bookings can be made through the restaurant's website.
Is there a bottomless brunch at Cartel Cantina?
Yes, Saturday bottomless brunch is listed at $75 with a set menu to share.