What a solid place. The food was great and the portions are huge. Our waiting staff were awesome and very knowledgeable about the menu and had great recommendations. Very chill place but it does get a little packed on the weekends. We are definitely going back for the brunch as it looked bomb read more

Angry Cactus - Bacon Wrap Quail - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

Good: atmosphere was awesome. Beautiful place. Clean. Friendly staff. Beautiful presentation. Average: our server was very nice, attentive. She said it was her first day. She needs significant more training. Poor: had the coconut chicken salad. The chicken was tough like an over microwaved, reheated chicken. It flaked in sheets like fish. The coating was bland and over sweet. The prickly pear sauce was like over sweet strawberry glaze. I was hoping the vinaigrette would be tart to offset the sweet, it did not. Overall: would try it again. read more

Positives- Waitress was very accommodating and sweet, and the manager was great about seating all of us promptly. Overall, the food took awhile to get, so it was frustrating when the order was wrong. The "skinny chicken" part tasted good- grilled well and not dry... but the rest of the meal was rough. Added grilled shrimp- received 2 on a skewer and once I bit into them I knew they were rotten- I had to excuse myself to the restroom to spit them out (a bit embarrassing). The vegetables had me excited, but they came dripping in butter (just take a look). Overall, the food is not as good as it was a year ago. I'm hoping the Abilene location is better. read more

Angry Cactus - Skinny chicken... with 2 grilled shrimps (which tasted rotten )... and no vegetables when I asked for double - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

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Visiting San Angelo again and the angry cactus did not disappoint! Great food and great service! I can not get enough of their cajun chicken pasta and bread....their side salad and ranch is delish!! read more

OMG If you happen to find yourself in San Angelo, TX, then use the YELP app to find the #1 Happy Hour. No lie. This is amazing! Music, atmosphere, staff, food: ALL Excellent. Huge portion of chips and queso! Wonderful modern presentation of Chicken Fried Steak. Beautiful copper topped bar! read more

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My son and his gf came to town and we came to have brunch. The food was delicious. Kelsey was our server and she took great care of us. We will definitely come back again! read more

Angry Cactus - Angry skillet - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

The Angry Cactus in San Angelo, TX was a fun, clean restaurant! It's a New American restaurant with cool features of cacti adorned everywhere, a special blue Phoenix tree by artist Scott Sustek in the middle of the indoor dining area (read the plaque - it's cool!), a huge full bar, large framed pop culture art, cool lights, and attractive paint colors throughout. Outdoor dining was available, but it was too hot for us. Even shortly after opening time at around 11AM. We were seated immediately. Served complimentary table bread with a dousing of olive oil and what I believe was Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Service by Andrea L. and others was engaging and attentive on 5/24/2025. My girls & I celebrated the kickoff to our summer vacation with the following: 2 Lemonades = $6.98 1 Prickly Pear Margarita = $12.00 1 The Mushroom Swiss Burger = $16.00 1 8oz Wood Grilled Filet = $38.00 1 Blackened Catfish = $14.00 (Convenience Fee (3%) = $2.61) Both the filet and blackened catfish were juicy and tender. I would order either of those again. Of course, none of us left behind much leftovers. Note that the green beans that were served with both the filet & catfish were a bit spicy. Not for me, but my 10-year-old wasn't crazy about them. She would not have been anyway, though. Guess she better change that if she strives to be a top chef someday! The food is fresh. You can see the kitchen from the dining area and many of the preparations being made. I agree with my chef-to-be who re-read the sign near the hostess's area as we were leaving in that it should read: "BEST Texas Grill & Bar" not simply "West Texas..." Nearby street parking was free. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 5 | Price: 4 read more

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As you all can see from the picture, the food was delicious. It's nearly gone. Service was fast and the ambience was perfect. It was a Sunday afternoon. read more

Angry Cactus - Blackened Catfish - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

Taco Monday is fabulous in San Angelo. Spot on delicious. 3 tacos, protein of your choice w rice & beans for $12. Presentation- beautiful! Great waitress & service! read more

Angry Cactus - The corner restaurant in SA! - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

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Had lunch here today and it was amazing. I ordered the taco salad with beef, that salad was huge! Try the taco salad you will love it. Service was great, our waitress never let us run out of tea. read more

Angry Cactus - Taco Salad - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

Food was delicious. Had " not your grandma's meatloaf" and "Bacon wrapped pork tenderloins"! Queso appetizer and sweet tea. Our server kept our tea full and cleared the plates as we finished. We loved every bite and sip. The pork tenderloins were so tender and the meat loaf was a flavor explosion ! Wish we could come every day. read more

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I've ate here several times and haven't had a bad meal. Service is good. Bloody Marys are excellent.

I was passing through on a long drive and couldn't go further unless I had some food. I did a quick search on Yelp and pulled into downtown San Angelo and walked into the Angry Cactus. It was pretty quiet - with maybe 3 tables occupied but decided to sit at the bar anyway. I had no intention of drinking but when I saw the oversized Cactus tap topper I had to ask and the bartender mentioned it was for their house beer. The beer was decent-definitely something to write about but the tap topper was definitely more memorable. I started with the bacon wrapped quail and for the price I was surprised at how small it was-it was tasty but hard to judge the flavor in the 3 bites it took me to finish. The bartender recommended the meatloaf and it was definitely hefty-the sauce on it was a little too sweet for me but was still enjoyable. Overall, it was a memorable stop with enough kitschy ambiance and art to make a good date place. read more

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Our waitress here was so attentive and friendly. We went for lunch and the food was fantastic. I had the fried catfish and garlic mashed potatoes. The sauces were delicious and not overbearing. The other person in my party had a grilled chicken breast and a side salad. The chicken was done to perfection, tasty and tender and the dressing for the salad was delicious also. Would definitely go back there. It was also busy there but not hectic. read more

This place was amazing. Food and service were phenomenal. First time coming to this place and it didn't disappoint.. We got this blacken catfish, catfish taco and prickly pear cheesecake. They have their own hot sauce, and let me tell you there was a kick.. read more

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Madeleine ia a new server and she is fantastic! She is so gregarious and effusive that she made us forget the fact that the Breckenridge Vanilla Porter tap was dry. That's all my wife and I have ever drank. However, the Angelo Amber was a somewhat reasonable substitute. Anyway, the food was always great as usual and so was Madeleine. The young lady training her was also excellent. read more

Attentiveness, cleanliness, politeness of staff, delicious food every time. Comfortable, fun place to go. read more

This is my favorite restaurant I've found in San Angelo. I've been here twice, and the food has been amazing both times. The food is classic, yet it has a modern twist. The flavors are bold and complimentary. I have had nothing I didn't like here, and there are so many things on the menu that I want to try. Most recently, antelope was a special. I was impressed with it. It was a great meat and prepared wonderfully. The first time I came, I had the lamb. When I am in San Angelo for work, I check out to see what the specials are. I don't come all the time because it is a special meal, but if something sounds amazing, like antelope, I'll drop for a meal. Their bread and olive oil, also very addictive. read more

We were in town for business at Goodfellow AFB and decided to try this place based on the reviews. OK, at first the HUGE facade is a bit off-putting... but inside the vibe is excellent and the food and service are wonderful. I had the Cajun Chicken & Pasta and it was outstanding. Highly recommended! read more

Angry Cactus - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

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Our second time here and we split an excellent prime rib with the best au jus I've ever had. A bit thicker and faintly sweet than the usual. The perfect rareness without bleeding in the plate. Compliments to the chef. read more

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Came in for the advertised brunch special banana pecan french toast. First, the serving size was as expected, the size of Texas. Additionally, service is fast and you're greeted with soft bread and an olive oil dip which is a nice touch and courtesy. The brunch special was no ordinary French toast. They butter was custom made from honey, the syrup was custom made with rum, the bread was perfect width for french toast and the bananas and pecan topping was rich. Added a side of bacon and coffee for good measure which was good. I do not really see much on the menu for breakfast. So if that's what you are seeking, check the menu first. read more

I love Angry Cactus, and it is definitely my go-to restaurant when I want to impress someone from out of town. The food is amazing every time. The only thing that can be frustrating is that the service sometimes isn't good, but it might be simply because i'm 17 and they think I won't tip. Other than that, it is an awesome place with great food that I really enjoy. read more

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So LOVE this place Gr8 Ambiance!!! Service was Super!!! Food is ALWAYS GR8!!!! we come here every time we go through SA!!! read more

This restaurant is in downtown and is a great option for some good food and big portions! I had the loaded Mac & cheese which had bacon and was sooo flavorful. I loved every single bite, it doesn't look big in the picture but I got 2 meals out of it. The waitress was kind and the ambiance was cool with good music playing. I look forward to coming back to try other dishes! read more

Angry Cactus - Loaded Mac & cheese - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

Beautiful presentation. Food was okay, Beverage service lacking with no refill on ice tea.

We arrived for an early brunch. The wait time for the food was not long and the food was delicious!! The waitress was friendly and kept checking up on us. The dining area was very nice, quiet even though the place had quite a few customers. Enjoyed the decor throughout the restaurant. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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Went to eat here with my family this week. I've never had a meal here that I haven't liked, but I noticed something on the bill that I haven't paid attention to before. We were in a rush, so instead of calculating the tip as I usually do, I just hit the % I felt was appropriate and asked for the paper receipt. Once we got home, I went over the numbers. This is the first restaurant I've been to in a while that got the tip correct. Many places will calculate the tip after including the tax (which is wrong) and some will calculate after the "convenience fee" for using a credit card (which is also wrong). AC did not do this. They calculated the tips % from the actual meal. I know this is a weird thing to put in a review, but I wanted to let people know. And as I said before, food is always good here. read more

We ate lunch yesterday and my group was in a hurry. We had an appointment to get too and when I expressed that to our waitress she was on it! She had our drinks out, bills to us prior to our food and once we ate she had to go cups for our drinks. She was efficient and the best waitress I've had in years. We will be back to town in a couple of weeks and this is on the top of list! I wish I had gotten her name. She is going places! Food was good but the service was top notch! read more

Holy Smokes this place knocks it outta the park! Met with some family members for an early brunch and let me just say everything I tasted was amazing. Take it from me this place will hit every Star. Service; even when busy me and my family were treated very well. Will be returning and introducing this place to co workers! read more

Angry Cactus - Bacon Wrapped shrimp - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

Food was good and some amazing offerings, service was just as good and the Ambiance was good beautiful building

Suuuper cute inside! Fun water feature and tree. Food was delicious but the staff did not know what gluten was despite the menu saying gluten friendly options Still VERY accommodating! My server was very friendly and went back and forth as many times as needed to clarify and make sure I ended up with something I am able to eat. Overall a great experience, just know they may not fully understand when you need gluten, dairy, or other dietary accommodations. read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and they were pretty busy. My server was excellent. I ordered the Angry Burger with the jalapeños on the side and substituted grilled onions for fried onions and added a fried egg. This massive burger had outstanding flavor it was perfectly cooked medium. 4.5/5, with a bun that actually held up. Glad I got the jalapeños on the side- they were a little bit spicy. I upgraded my fries to Crazy Cheese Fries (added sides of queso & pico) to complete the caloric binge. My Alaskan white Ale beer on tap washed everything down quite nicely (they had a pretty good selection of beers on tap). read more

Angry Cactus - Angry Burger with grilled onions and fried egg added, jalapeños on the side = epic! - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

July 3, 2023. 12:00 noon. Party of 2- ANGRY CACTUS-West Texas Bar & Grill. Prices subject to change. July the 3rd. We wanted to eat at Miss Hattie's- but they were closed for the Holiday. Forced to try something else my feelings were to go to either Twisted Root or this place. Business was moderate and we got a table immediately. I ordered a "Classy but Trashy" ($12) a tasty tequila beverage with pineapple juice and red wine. It arrived at 12:23. Service was a little slow. Could have been because it was a Monday. Before a holiday. ‍ I ordered the catfish tacos. Dad got the taco salad. Both on a Taco Monday special ($10 ea) margaritas were on sale for $5- I later got one of those as well. What? I can't celebrate Taco Tuesday on a Monday? Food arrived at 12:38 Everything was fresh, delicious and amazing. They don't offer complimentary chips and salsa- but toasted bread with dipping oil instead. Lunch for 2- $44 the ticket was dropped at 1:00- so the visit was one hour. In my humble opinion 4 stars read more

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The entrance with the giant green Angry Cactus is definitely a draw to folks wandering downtown! We couldn't resist!! There were several seats at the bar available so we grabbed a couple as that's our favorite place to sit! The service wasn't what we're used to when sitting at the bar, the bartender was pretty aloof and more interested in her co-workers. You win some you lose some! The cocktails were made well and the restaurant atmosphere seemed fun and casual, we'd definitely return, just not sit at the bar! The food was a bit hit or miss. The Skillet Nachos were excellent flavor wise with plenty of cheese and toppings, it's just that some of the chips were so stale and hard you couldn't bite into them! The Bacon Wrapped Shrimp were anything but jumbo, however they were good and I ate every last bite! Now, the Cajun Chicken Pasta, that's where it's at! That dish is absolutely delicious, spicey, cheesy and addicting!! Thank goodness it's such a huge portion too because we had plenty left over for another meal! Definitely a good hang out spot with potentially amazing food so I do recommend and will return if in the area! read more

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I've been there twice. One good, one horrible. The rating today is the average of the two. This time I tried the fried catfish plate. The fish was undercooked, raw in places, and the batter was overseasoned with pepper to the point that it overwhelmed the dish. The person with me had meatloaf because it was pretty good the previous time we had been there, but it was nearly inedible this time because of the pepper. The service was perfunctory. She delivered the check and rushed off before I had a chance to mention the poor food quality. So I mention it here instead. read more

Bumped into this place while Storm Chasing. Excellent food. Meatloaf was delicious along with the chicken tacos. Service was really really excellent (Rachel was Awesome) salsa was excellent too! Great place. Thank you Angry Cactus . read more

The appetizer was delicious and chicken, fried steak and sweet tea delicious and the service is the good. read more

Angry Cactus - They also served up some dog btw. - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

This place is amazing! The service, ambiance and food is great. I'm so glad that my partner introduced me to Angry Cactus. The meatloaf is DELICIOUS, Mac and cheese actually cheesy and seasoned and the mashed potatoes were still good even though they were cold this visit. On a previous visit I had the Cajun chicken pasta which was seasoned and delicious. The portion sizes are great, drinks are good and the service is great. Such a great restaurant that I wish was not only here!! read more

Angry Cactus - This Aint Your Grandma's Meatloaf - New American Near Me - San Angelo, Texas

Nice ambiance, good service, and great food. I had the chicken-fried steak and it was awesome and beautifully presented. This place is a diamond in old downtown San Angelo. Bathroom smelled nice too. read more

Great service, fun atmosphere and we really enjoyed the food. It was our first time visiting San Angelo and I think we picked a great restaurant. read more