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Taco Cartel

Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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+62 812-3603-3351
HoursMonday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Taco Cartel

Roadside Mexican comfort tucked along Monkey Forest road hits the mark with handmade tortillas, seasoned jackfruit carnitas, and smothered wet burritos. Perch at the open-air counter with a frosty mug of Bintang and watch macaques scurry across overhead power lines while dousing tacos in the house orange hot sauce.

  • Scratch-Made Flavors & Plant-Based Options: Fresh corn tortillas and burritos packed with slow-cooked meats or seasoned jackfruit carnitas, paired with fiery homemade hot sauce.
  • Streetside Perch & Monkey Watching: An open-air streetside counter on Monkey Forest road where diners spot wild monkeys along overhead wires over chilled drinks.
  • West Coast & Wet Burrito Staples: Hefty California burritos stuffed with fries and melted cheese, plus smothered wet burritos served without fuss.
RestaurantMexican restaurant

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Why Choose Taco Cartel

Why Ubud visitors choose Taco Cartel for authentic Mexican comfort, chilled roadside drinks, and front-row street views

  • California & Wet Burrito Cravings

    Taco Cartel satisfies regional American-Mexican cravings with hefty California burritos packed with french fries and melted cheese, plus smothered wet burritos.

    The melted cheese with the fries inside the burrito were absolutely delicious.

    Sam Hecht

  • Bottled Homemade Hot Sauce

    Every table receives bottles of scratch-made, spicy signature hot sauce crafted to complement freshly griddled tacos and burritos.

    The hot sauce is homemade and has a really nice flavor and just the right amount of spice.

    Emy

  • Frosted Glass Roadside Refreshments

    Patrons can recharge along Monkey Forest road with iced drinks served in chilled glassware, including frosty beer mugs and refreshing slushies.

    Frosted mug for my Bintang was a major plus!

    Brian

  • Street-Side Ubud Pitstop

    The breezy roadside counter provides an open perch to take a break from Ubud heat and watch the bustling street scene unfold.

    it was cool to eat street-side and just watch life happen.

    Rik C

  • Signature Jackfruit Carnitas

    Plant-based diners can enjoy flavorful Mexican meals without compromise thanks to savory jackfruit carnitas that anchor tacos, quesadillas, and burritos.

    jackfruit carnitas quesadilla (star of the show hands down)

    Sarah Dent

  • Monkey-Watching Street Perch

    Diners can enjoy a laid-back, entertaining street meal watching wild monkeys journey across overhead utility lines right outside the shop.

    super chill watching the monkeys walking about on the powerlines :)

    Lily

Authentic Mexican staples and plant-forward favorites

  • Wet Burrito

    The wet burrito was FiRe 🔥

    Rik C

  • Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

    I strongly recommend the soft corn tortilla tacos with beans or jackfruit carnitas

    Emy

  • California Burrito

    The melted cheese with the fries inside the burrito were absolutely delicious.

    Sam Hecht

  • Jackfruit Carnitas Quesadilla

    jackfruit carnitas quesadilla (star of the show hands down)

    Sarah Dent

Other favorites

Refreshing beverages, sweet treats, and house-made condiments

  • Churros

    churros delish!

    Leslie's Travel Snacks

  • Frozen Lime Mint

    I definitely recommend the frozen lime mint on a hot day!

    Tam

  • Homemade Hot Sauce

    The hot sauce is homemade and has a really nice flavor and just the right amount of spice.

    Emy

  • Frosted Mug Beer

    Frosted mug for my Bintang was a major plus!

    Brian

Beyond the menu

Small hospitality gestures and attentive details that make roadside dining on Monkey Forest road memorable.

  • Bottles of House-Made Hot Sauce at Every Table

    Tables are supplied with full bottles of house-made orange hot sauce to pour freely over tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.

  • Chilled Frosted Mugs for Cold Beer

    Cold beers like Bintang are poured and served in chilled, frosted mugs to beat the Ubud heat street-side.

  • Attentive Extra Fan Comfort

    Staff quickly bring out extra portable fans to cool down overheated guests exhausted from walking around Ubud.

  • Bespoke Dietary Customization and Plant-Based Swaps

    The kitchen flexibly accommodates dietary preferences, crafting custom burritos and substituting jackfruit carnitas or seasoned beans into any dish upon request.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips for enjoying open-air tacos and roadside vibes on Monkey Forest road

  • Prepare for Open-Air Seating

    The roadside dining area is open-air without air conditioning and has compact seating, so dress lightly for Ubud's humidity and expect a cozy street-side setting.

  • Eat Tacos Right Away

    Soft corn tortillas can soften quickly with generous fillings, so enjoy your tacos immediately when served at the table rather than letting them sit.

  • Mind the Passing Monkeys

    Overhead wires near Monkey Forest road often feature passing monkeys, so keep watch over your table and personal items while dining roadside.

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