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Cactus Cantina

3300 Wisconsin Ave. NW (Macomb St.) Washington, DC 20016
Phone:
202-686-7222
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Neighborhood:
Cleveland Park

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Cactus Cantina Stats

Meals Served:

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Brunch:
    • Sunday

Reservations:

  • Not Taken

Payment:

  • Accepts Major Credit Cards

Dress Code:

  • Casual

Date Opened:

  • Dec. 1990

Special Features:

  • Outdoor Seating:
    • Sidewalk
  • Takeout Available

Special Meals & Menus:

  • Children's Menu

Hours:

  • Mon: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
  • Tues: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
  • Wed: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
  • Thurs: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
  • Fri: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
  • Sat: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
  • Sun: 10:30AM - 11:00PM

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117 Member Reviews for:
Cactus Cantina

  • 1-5 of 117

Reviewed by Dale Schatz on 07/22/2009.
Member since May 2000, Total Reviews: 53 (Male, Los Angeles, CA)

Rather than "Tex-Mex", this is really just another same-old, same-old. Service is sophmoric and the kitchen couldn't figure out how to put my several a la carte selections together on one plate, instead of four plates. But it's consistent and reliable and there's nothing better for this kind of crispy taco, refried bean orgy.

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Reviewed by Marination Station on 06/15/2009.
Member since September 2008, Total Reviews: 11 (Male, 20s, Washington, DC)

This is, truthfully, just another run-of-the-mill Mexican joint similar to Guapo's. It doesn't hold a flame to Uncle Julio's in Bethesda, and even Alero and (from what I've heard) Los Cuartes win in the food category. I've usually gotten a "combo" plate and thought "meh." Last time I went though I got tacos al carbon and they were really tasty. Margaritas are OK but we had to ask for more tequila for them. Service is good for large groups.

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Reviewed by mindam08 on 02/01/2009.
Member since November 2008, Total Reviews: 11 (Clarksville, TN)

I LOVE Cactus Cantina! No other place can top it. Their fajitas are the best ever. The swirl margaritas are my drink of choice. More casual than Lauriol Plaza and parking is a bit easier too.

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Reviewed by Silver Oakz on 09/15/2008.
Member since February 2007, Total Reviews: 14 (Male, 20s, Washington, DC)

Let's be honest, people.....standard, Tex-Mex fare is quintessentially mediocre. Atmosphere sets it apart...great drinks, with a consistently delicious cilantro/lime-infused salsa...and, as expected, over 100 different ways to combine chicken, steak, onions, and peppers.

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Reviewed by Joe G in DC on 06/30/2008.
Member since November 2007, Total Reviews: 68 (Male, Washington, DC)

Life is too short to eat mediocre food.

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