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Cactus Cantina

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington

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Cactus Cantina

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Ranked #4 for margaritas in Washington
"Nachos platters and margaritas are always great."(28 Tips)
"Combo platters and fajitas are huge and reasonably priced."(21 Tips)
"It is delicious here!!! Love you Lorena!"(3 Tips)
"Sangritas if you're feeling feisty."(3 Tips)

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John BakerApril 28, 2022
Been here 5+ times
Great Lomo Saltado
ChrisFebruary 1, 2013
Great good and even better margaritas, stay away from the tasteless enchiladas though.
Cactus CantinaApril 22, 2014
You can make a reservation online at Cactuscantina.com Read more
JeannieSeptember 18, 2013
The fajitas are drop-dead amazing!!
Kyle BarberSeptember 13, 2010
It's all about the Texas wings and steak fajitas. Hands down the best fajitas of my life.
Mikhail KrutikovJune 23, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Ask for Con Queso...goes with the nachos just perfect!
Rick RoudebushSeptember 11, 2017
Pork butt tacos 🌮
ArararaFebruary 23, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Has the best vegetable fajitas
StephenMarch 9, 2013
Excellente! Margaritas are on point!
Kilian SullivanMarch 18, 2011
Great outdoor people watching on Wisc. Ave.
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 AndersenNovember 12, 2011
Sangria for two? Get the half-pitcher, about 4 glasses worth
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 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 HarrisJune 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Best salsa in DC!
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.
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!!!
Rene MarcosSeptember 12, 2015
The service is very good but the food need more supervision
ᴡ BJune 4, 2012
Get the Sangrita. Sangria + Margarita = Bliss.
Renzo AlbertoOctober 8, 2011
Ask for Lorena! She is the best! La mejor!!
MattAugust 11, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Get the swirl margarita.
Shannon PatrickMarch 18, 2012
Kid friendly, great outdoor spot!
Андрей КосивчукMarch 29, 2015
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 DanielsMay 8, 2010
The steak in the fajitas is phenomenal!
Serg SoulMay 12, 2013
Good stuff
Jessica PlacenciaFebruary 10, 2015
Great margaritas
Laurie HughesNovember 26, 2014
It was amazing!!
Team Faded IntoxicologistAugust 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Sit in Lorena section team faded approved
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.
DoraJuly 21, 2010
Kids are treated to a special menu, drinks and coloring books.Powered by ParentsConnect.com
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.
Team Faded IntoxicologistSeptember 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get the salmon with shrimp
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.
HollyMarch 11, 2012
Great food and even better service.
Christian GuevaraDecember 11, 2011
Chips and dips are the best!
Alex HerderApril 28, 2012
Free chips and salsa at the bar.
Kam DesaiApril 3, 2013
Pass on the cheese enchiladas.
Dan MorrallDecember 27, 2010
Mixed Fajitas... can't go wrong!
Joseph PuenteSeptember 7, 2014
As a fourth generation Texan, if you're expecting Tex-Mex I would suggest going somewhere else.
Paige PlissnerAugust 20, 2013
You can't sit with us.
FoodspottingDecember 28, 2010
Try the Chicken & Steak Fajitas
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 ThelenJuly 29, 2009
great atmosphere! good Mexican food! busy though at night!
Ley MendozaJuly 10, 2011
Great food but the bathroom needs some work
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 BJuly 19, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Chicken nachos are good!
Sam HMay 22, 2011
Don't diarrhea in the margarita machine they don't take kindly to that
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 rawlinsNovember 17, 2010
fajitas, fajitas, fajitas!!!!
Tristan MageeDecember 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Flirt with Tristan for better service.

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