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Cactus Cantina

Cactus Cantina

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington
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    Anton R.
    "Nachos platters and margaritas are always great."(28 Tips)
    sweetpearacer
    "Combo platters and fajitas are huge and reasonably priced."(21 Tips)
    Christopher S.
    "It is delicious here!!! Love you Lorena!"(3 Tips)
    Joe G.
    "Sangritas if you're feeling feisty."(3 Tips)
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  • Chris
    ChrisFebruary 1, 2013
    Great good and even better margaritas, stay away from the tasteless enchiladas though.
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BakerApril 28, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Great Lomo Saltado
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    Cactus CantinaApril 22, 2014
    You can make a reservation online at Cactuscantina.com Read more
  • Jeannie
    JeannieSeptember 18, 2013
    The fajitas are drop-dead amazing!!
  • Kyle B.
    Kyle BarberSeptember 13, 2010
    It's all about the Texas wings and steak fajitas. Hands down the best fajitas of my life.
  • Mikhail K.
    Mikhail KrutikovJune 23, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask for Con Queso...goes with the nachos just perfect!
  • Arararaheart icon on user image
    ArararaFebruary 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Has the best vegetable fajitas
  • Rick R.
    Rick RoudebushSeptember 11, 2017
    Pork butt tacos 🌮
  • Stephen
    StephenMarch 9, 2013
    Excellente! Margaritas are on point!
  • Kilian S.
    Kilian SullivanMarch 18, 2011
    Great outdoor people watching on Wisc. Ave.
  • Wayne J.
    Wayne JohnsonDecember 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place and inexpensive. If you're parking in the lot, be mindful of the restricted areas.
  • Eric A.
    Eric AndersenNovember 12, 2011
    Sangria for two? Get the half-pitcher, about 4 glasses worth
  • Katie G.
    Katie GardnerJuly 7, 2010
    Great place to order margarita's and enjoy a great meal with friends. Plus they have great queso Read more
  • Alan C.
    Alan CrouchJanuary 22, 2011
    Watch out for the bitchy hostess who won't een take your name unless your entire party is in front of her only to give you a buzzer to wait an undisclosed amount of time to be seated
  • Matt H.heart icon on user image
    Matt HarrisJune 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best salsa in DC!
  • Ron J.
    Ron JollySeptember 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Food good 16 yr old hostess walking around host stand pulling shorts up like Erkel and bending over, NOT attractive!!!
  • Hyatt M.
    Hyatt MamounSeptember 11, 2018
    Tamales good; however they don’t allow happy hour unless you sit at the bar. Also, they refuse to split the bill per table.
  • Rene M.heart icon on user image
    Rene MarcosSeptember 12, 2015
    The service is very good but the food need more supervision
  • ᴡ B.
    ᴡ BJune 4, 2012
    Get the Sangrita. Sangria + Margarita = Bliss.
  • Renzo A.
    Renzo AlbertoOctober 8, 2011
    Ask for Lorena! She is the best! La mejor!!
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    MattAugust 11, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the swirl margarita.
  • Shannon P.
    Shannon PatrickMarch 18, 2012
    Kid friendly, great outdoor spot!
  • Андрей К.
    Chicken was dry, taco was drenched with grease. Nice sized portions, but the food tasted like it wasn't made from the soul. Not coming back here. Nice waitresses
  • Todd D.
    Todd DanielsMay 8, 2010
    The steak in the fajitas is phenomenal!
  • Serg S.heart icon on user image
    Serg SoulMay 12, 2013
    Good stuff
  • Jessica P.heart icon on user image
    Jessica PlacenciaFebruary 10, 2015
    Great margaritas
  • Laurie H.heart icon on user image
    Laurie HughesNovember 26, 2014
    It was amazing!!
  • Team Faded I.heart icon on user image
    Team Faded IntoxicologistAugust 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Sit in Lorena section team faded approved
  • Tricia H.
    Tricia HaynesAugust 13, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't expect to come here without seeing a child take its first steps. Prior to 8pm the bar area is basically a daycare.
  • Alex L.
    Alex LeeFebruary 23, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Mahi Mahi Tacos are the bomb. It's not on the menu, ask for the special's list.
  • Dora
    DoraJuly 21, 2010
    Kids are treated to a special menu, drinks and coloring books.Powered by ParentsConnect.com
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    Team Faded IntoxicologistSeptember 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the salmon with shrimp
  • Alex P.
    Alex PriestMarch 18, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    If they ask if your entire party is here, lie if you have to. Otherwise the host will just be a jerk about it.
  • Holly
    HollyMarch 11, 2012
    Great food and even better service.
  • Christian G.
    Christian GuevaraDecember 11, 2011
    Chips and dips are the best!
  • Alex H.
    Alex HerderApril 28, 2012
    Free chips and salsa at the bar.
  • Kam D.heart icon on user image
    Kam DesaiApril 3, 2013
    Pass on the cheese enchiladas.
  • Dan M.
    Dan MorrallDecember 27, 2010
    Mixed Fajitas... can't go wrong!
  • Paige P.
    Paige PlissnerAugust 20, 2013
    You can't sit with us.
  • Joseph P.
    Joseph PuenteSeptember 7, 2014
    As a fourth generation Texan, if you're expecting Tex-Mex I would suggest going somewhere else.
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingDecember 28, 2010
    Try the Chicken & Steak Fajitas
  • Andrea N.
    Andrea NewlandJuly 23, 2015
    Yuck! Too loud, full of screaming children and processed Tex Mex Food. Much better fare in other parts of DC. Pass.
  • Scott T.
    Scott ThelenJuly 29, 2009
    great atmosphere! good Mexican food! busy though at night!
  • Ley M.
    Ley MendozaJuly 10, 2011
    Great food but the bathroom needs some work
  • Ed K.
    Ed KurkowskiDecember 21, 2013
    Not a fan. Enchiladas were dry, meat was bland and unseasoned, guacamole was either store bought or not made very well.
  • Martin B.
    Martin BJuly 19, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken nachos are good!
  • Sam H.
    Sam HMay 22, 2011
    Don't diarrhea in the margarita machine they don't take kindly to that
  • Janelle S.
    Janelle SmithMay 26, 2012
    Not really busy, but over an hour and still no food? Wtf. I <3 my lang for telling them to forget it an we left. Nice server and hostess tho.
  • kim r.
    kim rawlinsNovember 17, 2010
    fajitas, fajitas, fajitas!!!!
  • Tristan M.
    Tristan MageeDecember 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Flirt with Tristan for better service.
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