Cactus Cantina

Tex Mex Restaurant

8 / 10
368
ratings
  • Phone

    (202) 686-7222

  • Website

    cactuscantina.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

3300 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Macomb St NW) Washington , D.C. 20016 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 114


Keywords:

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Rob Bouknight

Perfect go to spot for a casual and quality tex-Mex meal or simply to grab a pitcher of frozen margaritas . Amazing fajitas , frozen margaritas , and you really can't go wrong with any menu item.

Rob Bouknight

Great Tex-Mex food and an ideal location for large parties. Fun, Lively themed ambience with excellent frozen margaritas , fajitas to die for, as well as a strong menu overall. Watch out for waits!

David Ambrose

I’ve been coming here since college (over 15 years) and the homemade flour tortillas are still amazing as well the signature frozen swirl margaritas !

Alex Hunter

The type of Tex-Mex you’d expect to find on the east coast and I love it for that. Opt for the skinny margarita if you don’t like as sweet. Guac comes with cheese which made me skeptical but it works.

Anton Rudnev

Nachos platters and margaritas are always great. Tres Leches is supposed to look simple and taste yummy rather than here it looks fancy but taste doesn't worth to try...

NOM NOM Boris

stop by for the best fajitas in town and split amazing Fajitas al Carbon with Chicken and Beef (6/5 NOMs). You won't be disappointed. More tips & pics @ nomnomboris.com

Fernando L

Best tortilla chips (home made ) and spicy tomato sauce in town , by far... and free!!!

Martin Posta

Great food, very good service and value for money . I would gladly return to this place!

Elvis Montenegro

Even though it shares owners with Lauriol Plaza , I love the taste of food and the speediness to get a table. I love their service

Darrin Friedman

My favorite Tex-Mex place in DC. Bush senior used to go there all the time. When you order, make sure you ask to heat up the salsa like soup . It will make the meal.

G McB

Food came out fast, delicious. Waiter gave us extra chips and salsa . Plenty of seating. Perfect for large groups. Margaritas on point!

Nevenka

Great food. In-house made tortillas . Love the salsa/chips while waiting for the food.

Sandy C

Veggie fajitas veggie fajitas veggie fajitas ! My fave! You can ask for no oil if you're health conscious!

Tammy Gordon

If you have a pup, get a table outside on the edge & they will bring them water.

Lilchelpz

Order anything with which you can eat their homemade tortillas .

Camille Wright

The fajitas are amazing. Great for kids because of the tortilla making machine and the yummy kids menu .

Eric Russo

Never been to DC without stopping here. I consider myself a wing person and normally getting wings at a mexican restaurant is a no-no, but the texas wings here are an absolute must get.

Leandro Lagera

Lots of young professionals. Nice show. Good beer & good enough Mexican food .

Cactus Cantina

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C.J. Liguori

All you need to know is that they have an oil on canvas painting of the Dos Equis man on the way to the men's room. Great food not over done. My wife and have been coming here for close to 20 years.

Lauren

Margs at Guapos are better but the chips and food are the best I've found in NW

David Ambrose

Taco platter and homeade tortillas !

Joe Gizzi

Nice alternative to Lauriol - seeing as they are exactly the same. Bistec cubano and plantains all the way! Sangritas if you're feeling feisty.

Christopher Sacra

Worth the wait. The fish tacos are to die for - and I've lived in San Diegi - where the best are.

sweetpearacer

Combo platters and fajitas are huge and reasonably priced.

Mallie T

Hold off on the chips and salsa and use those chips to sop up cheese chile rellenos instead!

Katelyn Hurley

If you're over 21, when you go here you HAVE to get a margarita . The best in DC. If you're under 21, don't even try to get in with a fake... They scan IDs sometimes, and ALWAYS check them.

Jim Linde

They had salmon and crab enchiladas as a special, very good.

Karin Miller

Matt is an awesome server! Talk about helping a girl out - he found masking tape for my leftovers box so that it wouldn't leak on my bike ride home.

Erick Reyes

Food was so good! Their was a little wait but it was worth it.

Allys Currie

Enjoy every tasty minute while eating your fajita and drinking your margarita ;)

Alex Priest

It's ALL about the margaritas . And the Sante Fe platter (vegetarian or not, it's AWESOME).

Jason Thompson

Fish tacos were out of this world!! Toss in the margarita and pure bliss

Justin B

It's just one of my all time favorites. The best frozen margaritas . Amazing.

Sheri Mitchell

The Margaritas are a must. The best I've ever had.

Eric Andersen

Eat an enormous pepper…if you dare!

Ogun Holder

Try the Paloma Platter - Scrumptious grilled quail with Mexican spices. #unique #tasty

Brionne Griffin

Margarita shmargarita. The thing to get here is the "Sangrita " ????????

Matthew Staehle

The Cantina salad is excellent particularly if your want a good meal but not in/on a tortilla .

Audrey A

Get a small pitcher of sangria to start your night out right ;P

Carolina Morales

Order a frozen margarita is the best ! Ah! And beef fajitas !

Maggie MacG

Solid margaritas ; nice patio .

Jen Burnett

Fresh grilled tacos are never a bad choice. Good guacamole , 'ritas and salsa .

John Fishlock

Fantastic Salad !

Shannon Jeropke

Good Food, Great Margaritas ! And they make their own Tortillas in house! Yummy!

John

Delicious, fun Mexican restaurant and bar . The frozen margarita swirls are delish...no homo.

Christopher Soto

Love the pork meat ... It is delicious here!!! Love you Lorena ! You are the best!!! ;)

Tim Champney

Ceviche is great.

John Baker

Great Lomo Saltado

Chris

Great good and even better margaritas , stay away from the tasteless enchiladas though.

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