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Cactus Cantina
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, 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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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.- 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!
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 HunterJuly 5, 2023The 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 RudnevJuly 18, 2017Nachos 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 BorisFebruary 5, 2013stop 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
Best tortilla chips (home made) and spicy tomato sauce in town, by far... and free!!!
Martin PostaJuly 8, 2018Great food, very good service and value for money. I would gladly return to this place!
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 FriedmanNovember 14, 2011My 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 McBJune 27, 2014Food came out fast, delicious. Waiter gave us extra chips and salsa. Plenty of seating. Perfect for large groups. Margaritas on point!
Great food. In-house made tortillas. Love the salsa/chips while waiting for the food.
Sandy CApril 15, 2015Veggie fajitas veggie fajitas veggie fajitas! My fave! You can ask for no oil if you're health conscious!
Tammy GordonJune 9, 2013If you have a pup, get a table outside on the edge & they will bring them water.
Camille WrightMarch 4, 2015The fajitas are amazing. Great for kids because of the tortilla making machine and the yummy kids menu.
Eric RussoOctober 15, 2010Never 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 LageraMay 31, 2016Lots of young professionals. Nice show. Good beer & good enough Mexican food.
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C.J. LiguoriMay 14, 2010All 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.
Margs at Guapos are better but the chips and food are the best I've found in NW- Joe GizziOctober 9, 2011Nice alternative to Lauriol - seeing as they are exactly the same. Bistec cubano and plantains all the way! Sangritas if you're feeling feisty.
Christopher SacraJune 19, 2012Worth the wait. The fish tacos are to die for - and I've lived in San Diegi - where the best are.
Hold off on the chips and salsa and use those chips to sop up cheese chile rellenos instead!
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.
They had salmon and crab enchiladas as a special, very good.
Karin MillerSeptember 16, 2013Matt 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.
Allys CurrieJuly 14, 2013Enjoy every tasty minute while eating your fajita and drinking your margarita ;)
It's ALL about the margaritas. And the Sante Fe platter (vegetarian or not, it's AWESOME).
Jason ThompsonAugust 12, 2013Fish tacos were out of this world!! Toss in the margarita and pure bliss
It's just one of my all time favorites. The best frozen margaritas. Amazing.
Ogun HolderJuly 30, 2012Try the Paloma Platter - Scrumptious grilled quail with Mexican spices. #unique #tasty
Matthew StaehleJuly 8, 2013The Cantina salad is excellent particularly if your want a good meal but not in/on a tortilla.
Fresh grilled tacos are never a bad choice. Good guacamole, 'ritas and salsa.
Shannon JeropkeSeptember 27, 2011Good Food, Great Margaritas! And they make their own Tortillas in house! Yummy!
JohnJune 27, 2012Delicious, fun Mexican restaurant and bar. The frozen margarita swirls are delish...no homo.- Christopher SotoOctober 8, 2011Love the pork meat... It is delicious here!!! Love you Lorena! You are the best!!! ;)
ChrisFebruary 1, 2013Great good and even better margaritas, stay away from the tasteless enchiladas though.
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Cactus Cantina
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Macomb St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20016
United States
Washington, D.C. 20016
United States
Tex Mex Restaurant
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(202) 686-7222
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.4
"Great place for brunch. Frozen margaritas are savagely good. Sit upstairs in a booth if you have kids. Great staff too."
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- 7.3
"Chicken burrito bowlll. Keep it classy, add a fresh lemon slice to your drink."
Corey McKeon - 7.9
"classic Tenley spot. Good for groups--bottomless chips and salsa. I love the veggie fajitas. Portions are huge."
Kelly Barrett
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