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    Cactus Cafe

    4.3 (143 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Mexican, American
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chips and Salsa
    Johnathan B.

    Cactus Cafe definitely has that small town restaurant/Cafe feel to it. The place is much larger than it appears on the outside. The noise level is very low. I really enjoyed going some place that wasnt just obscenely loud. Chips and Salsa are house made and the salsa has just the right amount of kick. I ordered the M&M bbq plate, it came with a couple of ribs, brisket and sausage as well as 2 sides. Opted for the coleslaw and onion rings. Sausage was really good, the brisket was super tender. Plenty of flavor, had one piece that was a little dry, but not complaining it was still good. I'm not a super big fan of ribs, but they were good as well. When I walked in I was immediately greeted and given the option to sit anywhere. The benefits of being the first one in for the evening apparently. Initially I thought I was going to have the entire dining room to myself but alas no luck Couple of families came in shortly after. If I am back in Deming for work again, I will have to stop by and try some of their other menu items. Probably tacos because that salsa was great. I was hoping to find a solid place for dinner while in the area and am glad I stumbled across the Cactus Cafe.

    Huevos rancheros with green salsa.
    Adriana M.

    The best Huevos Rancheros I've had in years! The flavors were authentic and absolutely delicious. The service was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and made me feel right at home. The ambiance reminded me of a beautiful colonial-style restaurant in Mexico. If you've ever been to a Sanborns in Mexico City, you'll know exactly the kind of charm I'm talking about! I loved the cozy, welcoming atmosphere that felt just like a small mom-and-pop restaurant. I can't wait to come back!

    DISGUSTED

    I think if you dont want to serve ppl good food, why are you open? i took myself out to lunch and it was just awful i started to walk out, i got enchiladas and omg , i tasted and it was so salty, then the rice,i swear they got the rice from the fridge and put it right on my plate, i got a mouth full of ice cold rice, just made me so mad, if a cook would let that come out of his kitchen like that then he should fired.the place was quiet just 2 tables there, and all i could hear is hard rock music coming from the kitchen, just a very uncomfortable and disappointing outing for myself, i wondered if it was a color thing idk, if i could have given zero stars i would have, but i will check this place off my list for sure..dam, do better deming.............

    Red chile enchiladas with chicken and egg- so good!
    Ruthie R.

    Amazing red chile enchiladas, has that famous New Mexican red chile taste that you can't get anywhere else. The freshness and richness of the chile is unique and so so good! Added chicken and it perfected the plate. Beans were good as was the rice. The server was very attentive and polite. The place was very roomy and clean. With nice tables and ambiance. Everything was great so I will be back.

    J. K.

    Band on tour looking for a home cooked meal and this was as good as it gets. Dave's smoked brisket and smoked queso was heavenly and the hospitality from Janice and Cynthia was elite. Even the vegetarian in our group was satisfied with perfectly scrambled eggs and fluffy pancakes. Can't wait to return.

    Son's salad 1st visit.
    Kathy C.

    Stopped here in December (9th I think) on our way to Cali. We just happened to see it. The food and service is FANTASTIC!! It was me and my adult kids. Everyone really liked what they ordered. I had the Nachos. HIT THE SPOT!! We enjoyed it so much we stopped on our way back (Dec 18th I think). I had the nachos again!!

    Huevos Rancheros with the chile con carne substitutes for just red chile sauce

    Fantastic food, atmosphere, and staff! We stopped in for breakfast and it did not disappoint. Coffee was great, husband got the chicken fried steak and I ordered the huevos rancheros.... So good!!!

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    Service was great, the food tasted wonderful and the restaurant had a nice vibe about it!!

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    Service was nice, place was spacious, meals were phenomenal, the red chili sauce was delicious

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    Food & service was excellent! Brisket & Chicken tacos were yummy. Homemade tortillas too!

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    We were on the first leg of a cross country road trip. We stayed a couple days in Deming and…read moredecided we needed just some basic eggs and toast before heading out. There was not much going on in the town at 5am on a Saturday but the Denny's sign was lit up like Las Vegas! We walked in to a quiet reception area but got seated in the happening place of the dining room. One table full of charming cowboy hat wearing older gentlemen . With another table of presumably their wives. Everyone happily chatting away and enjoying their morning coffee. A few other tables of similar folks. Husband and I placed our order, enjoyed the coffee and proceeded to people watch. The food was pure Denny's . Decent and hot with plenty of fresh coffee offered. Just what the doctor ordered. So what. Big deal. Right!?! After all it's a restaurant that's supposed to serve meals. But this experience at this specify Denny's was different. You see we were welcomed, seated, served and coffee-ed by just one person. The same assistant night manager who was helping each and every person. All by himself. There was probably a cook back there somewhere but all we saw was him. All alone. Clearing all the tables. Serving. All the while a big smile and very efficient. Thank you Demings Denny. Whoever your assistant night manager was, he deserves a raise and a paid vacation.

    Nice place to stop while traveling. Typical Dennys food, done well…read more Service was a bit inattentive, otherwise this would have been a 5.

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