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Blue Cactus Cantina

3.8 (66 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Stacy K.

I do not know why it took us so long to discover this place. We always compare new Mexican restaurants to our favorites, and most never compare, but this place was so stinking delicious. I am sorry I did not visit sooner. I believe it is more recent, within the last or so, and that it was a different restaurant before. The chips were exactly the way I like them, hot, salty, and crispy. The salsa was good too. We had a few drinks. Modelo Negra, which is smooth and drinkable. I had the Blue Cactus margarita, I highly recommend, and their version of the Stoli Doli, which was very nice. We had a combo plate and a giant chimi. The giant chimi is what I typically get at my favorite place, and this establishment did such a great job, I no longer have to drive out far to get it. It has both chicken and beef, and I love the pickled vegetables on top. I really want to try more drinks and some their desserts and maybe bring the kids next time, they would love it.

Nicole E.

Kirsten is waiting on us. The chips are hot, not too bad, some are a tad over fried and they are rather greasy too. Salsa is mild. No house hot salsa at all. Their hot salsa is a bottle of Cholula. :( The Guacamole is expensive, $12, probably not made to order either. Kirsten confirmed the guacamole is not fresh and is premade, can not be made spicy at all. She suggested adding Cholula, again. I asked if they don't have jalapeño at all, she said yes. We ordered an overpriced small guacamole for $12 and a chicken fajita for two with corn tortillas for $32, also expensive! $46.59 This is likely one of the more expensive Mexican restaurants we have been to in a long while and it's not even a gourmet or fusion either. Prices are closer to NYC or LA prices. Crazy prices here for what you get. Then again their rent is likely sky high since it's a Jonna building. Their salsa ramekin is so small, we usually run out of chips before we run out of salsa at most Mexican restaurants. Let's see how the rest of the food goes, not impressed so far and can't see this place lasting at their prices for another year or so. It's not that busy here either, maybe 4-5 customers early this afternoon. No more chips or salsa refill, we had to ask for more salsa and then more chips too later. Our waitress isn't attentive at all. The premade guacamole didn't come out until our fajita was out, that's not a good order for food items out, especially given the guacamole is premade. Service is not first priority for sure here. Have to ask for things for stuff and attention. Don't recommend their corn tortillas? They don't heat them up, so they disintegrate and fall apart. The flour is the better option for the fajitas. The rice and beans are just filler, not so good. The pico looks to be premade as well and not so fresh. The guacamole wasn't bad, they kicked it up with Serrano peppers. The chicken fajita was decent. More peppers would have been nice, a lot of onions.

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Saran S.

Fantastic Experience at This Mexican Gem! We went there for dinner, huge group with kids, everyone had a wonderful time. From the moment we walked in, the ambience was warm, clean, and inviting.. The staff stood out as incredibly helpful and genuinely courteous, making sure everything was just right throughout our visit. Complementary Perfectly crisp warm chips and salsa. The food was delicious and full of authentic flavor. My favorite was the Baja tacos with fried avocados--crispy, creamy, and bursting with flavor. I'd go back just for those! To top it off, the pricing was very reasonable. It's refreshing to find a place that offers such high quality without being overpriced. Please stay that way. Highly recommended--we'll definitely be coming back!

Christian C.

We ordered takeout from here and it wasn't bad! If I'm getting Mexican I'm always going with some sort of tacos, quesadillas, or fajitas but we opted to try their nachos which weren't bad at all. It was a big portion and you're able to share. It came with a side of guacamole, sour cream and a few salsa roja. Overall really tasty!

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Food was very good and decent price. Everything seemed fresh and service was very attentive. The super burrito you will need a big appetite.

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We've done takeout multiple times now and it's always been great. Haven't had anything we don't like so far

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Very delicious. Taste so right and perfectly. Food champ!! Waitress friendly. We will come back again

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