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    Cactus Flower Cafe

    4.0 (149 reviews)
    ModerateMexican

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    Quiet
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Southern California Burrito Dinner
    Joshua C.

    Saw this driving by and had not noticed it before. The California Mexican part got us to go in. The jazz music definitely kills the vibe. The chips were seemingly not fresh. The salsa was okay. We ordered the cheese dip and never got it. ‍ food came out and looked okay, avocado on the fries was also largely spoiled. First two bites and it's not good at least the California burrito and the carne asada fries. All we could taste was pepper. I'm not trying to bash them at all, we wanted it to be good, the older guy taking orders was nice and apologetic and didn't have us pay even though we offered but really we couldn't eat it. Seriously the pepper! Like black pepper. 10 minutes later all I can taste is pepper still. Being from San Diego doesn't give us street credit, however, I definitely don't think this place represents California at all, but maybe it's a part of California I have never been to. I hope they change because this won't flourish. Go to La Parilla, it's not disappointed so far which again sucks because we like to find and see small places do great. To the owner of Cactus Flower, I'm sorry, I felt bad writing this, but it is what it is and it isn't what it isn't.

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    Keith F.

    I had moderately high expectations based on the other reviews, so I have to say I was somewhat disappointed. As a 3 star review indicates everything was just ok. The salsa lacked flavor and spice. When I asked if they offer a spicer version they said no. As a Mexican restaurant they should at a minimum have at least 2 or 3 varieties in my opinion. The chips did not seem fresh. The appetizer of queso bites were ok. There was four of them and they were stuffed pretty full of cheese. The dipping sauce was solid. They were the highlight of the meal. My entree of the shrimp quesadilla was way overpriced (16.00) for what it was. Once again it was decently sized but fairly bland. It was also skimpy in the shrimp department. For that price it didnt come with any sides either. For some reason they were cranking jazz music. It was so loud and seemed out of place. For 60.00 before tip for a dinner of two, I'll pass on this place.

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    Rhett B.

    Well...one of my last reviews was about another Mexican restaurant in Dothan being the best, and I might have wrote too soon. Cactus Flower Cafe is now in the running for best Mexican restaurant in Dothan according to Rhett. The decor is not one of Mexican fiesta like every other Mexican restaurant. Cactus Flower is pretty quaint and has a fine dining vibe. But they do bring on the free chips and salsa! Cactus Flower's salsa is served on a plate. The salsa is a good mix of tomato, onion, vinegar, lime juice, and other spices. I ate almost 4 bowls of it by myself. The bowl it is served in is kind of small though like a dish. Finally after the third dish, the waitress brought out a real bowl. I had like 6 different items I wanted to try off the menu and all the photos on Yelp made the choice tougher. I finally decided on the chimichanga because I was curious of the Santa Fe sauce that is drizzled on top of it. This was the best chimichanga I've had in my life. Originally, I picked pork but I was informed the kitchen was out of pork. I chose beef and it was a marvelous choice. This was not your grounded up hamburger meat, but shredded beef like a roast. The cheese stuffed inside was melted and went well with the beef. I am guessing the cheese was monterrey jack. The Santa Fe sauce that came on top was a spicy homemade ranch type of sauce. I chose the cilantro lime rice and black beans. Both were stellar choices. The cilantro lime made rice actually taste...well, leg-end-ary. I do not write that lightly because we are talking about rice. Rice! But I was surprised how much flavor the rice packed. The black beans were really good too. It seemed like it had some kind of vinegarette added to them. My sweet tea was refreshingly sweet and went extremely well with the spiciness of the Mexican food. One dish down...I have 5 or more dishes left to try at Cactus Flower. It will be a worthwhile endeavor.

    Jeff T.

    Dothan Alabama Rawks! (Roll Tide!) Recommended to us we're glad we went. Received a double batch of their Chips and Salsa - very nice! Nice and quiet atmosphere on a Saturday evening.The wife ordered and loved their Mexican Salad with Chicken. I went for their Quesadilla with Steak and Shrimp. I dove right in before I remembered to take this photo. We both polished off our Entrees. For Dessert we shared their amazing Flan, delicious Coffee and hot Tea. An Elite Member friend recommended more detail on this review...so, here it goes - I know I am not the only one who examines the silverware whenever I go out. This place provided silver that appeared to have been run through a set of steel rollers. But hey, a fork is a fork right? The table cloth was of finest linen and we appreciated the "fine dining" feel of the restaurant. Our waitress was engaging and we enjoyed her interaction with us. Upon presenting our bill she noticed my attempt to get every little bit of the caramel sauce drizzled over the Flan. She commented that "Licking the plate would not be a faux pas." I was tempted but passed on that.

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    Excellent Mexican Food but sign gets lost in background so you have to use you nab system.

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    Ate there for lunch one day. It was excellent. Will definitely be back. The food was fresh and service was good.

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    Apparently I dont appreciate California style Mexican food. Did not care for any thing I had.

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    8 years ago

    I always enjoy the freshness of the food. Takes a little time but it's worth the wait. Try the mango margarita- it's the best I've ever had.

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    Great food, great service. Chicken enchilada lunch was tasty and good size portion. Guacamole appetizer was a huge portion for one.

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