We were on vacation and it was our first time. Everything was delicious and service was great. I started with a cup of pozole which came out right away, super hot and tasty. For my entree, I got the grilled steak salad which is a go to of mine when going to restaurants and this has to be the best I ever had. My gf got the lunch quesadilla and salad, she loved it. On top of all that... the server brought us a free flan because it was our first time and the manager came and check on us. Very impressed. read more

Cactus Restaurants - Skirt Steak Salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Been here few times. It's in Bellevue Square. Parking: plenty free parking in Bellevue Square Restroom: men and women restrooms. I miss their Sonoran spa chicken so that what I ordered. For some reason, it doesn't taste as good as before. Besides that we ordered: Brisket chimichanga Chilaquiles divorciados Chicken fried chicken and waffle. They apparently got one of the order wrong. We ordered chicken and waffle, he brought us chicken fried chicken only same price as the one we ordered in brunch menu. So the guy took back, it took them a good 15min before the order comes out. But still missing the butter. We said don't bother, we don't want to wait another 15. They could've just leave the chicken there on the table and just make the waffle. Anyway, he apologized and told us the dessert is on them, which we appreciate the gesture. It's on honest mistake. The restaurant is pretty clean and nice as usual. Not too loud. Great for group and family. read more

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Arrived 30 minutes after Cactus opened and had our choice of tables. Our server was fast, friendly and helpful. She explained the dishes and answered our questions. The butternut squash enchiladas were delicious! My companion had Pablo's Special/plate. We both took leftovers home. The setting was subdued and comfortable for a Wednesday lunch. We we not rushed at all and enjoyed the 90 minute lunch. Enjoy! read more

This place is authentically unique. Great ambiance, novel dishes, and the prices are okay (unless you're from outside of WA). The staff was friendly enough, and the hostess found me a table earlier than promised. The fajitas were inspired, and so was the butternut squash tostada thing. read more

Cactus Restaurants - Butternut Squash Enchilada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I went here for dinner and drinks with my husband and a friend. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. The server was kind and food was brought out quickly. We even got a free dessert as a surprise for it being our first visit. I will definitely be going back when I'm in town again. read more

1st visit to this establishment. Food is top notch! Our wait staff, Sam was attentive but not hovering in any way. Suggested some great ideas to try. Chips and salsa to start. Salsa is so fresh and not hot, just spicy enough. We ordered guacamole on the side and it was delicious. I don't know their secret but it was very good! I had the Pableno Relleno and it was excellent. I judge a Mexican restaurant by the Relleno and this one was exceptional. There used to be a restaurant in Bellevue called ZTejas that had my most favorite chili relleno ever and Cactus has met that challenge and exceeded with their dish. It has a similar sauce but slightly more edgy which I appreciated. You know that saying, "If it's not messy, it's not good," in this case it is spot on for the Mexican Street Corn. It is very very good and messy and it changes as you roll the cobb around to eat it. SO enjoyable! I had the Baja Margarita that was cucumber cooled with sliced jalapeños and it was satisfying and refreshing. It was not hot or spicy which was a delightful surprise. If the jalapeño steers you away, you don't know what you are missing! What a wonderful first visit. The manager came by and gave us a flan for dessert as a thank you - we will definitely be back! read more

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Great vegan options! From jack fruit to portobello mushroom fajitas Always busy. Great location. We sat in the bar. Good friendly service Ordered portobello mushroom fajitas vegan $20. So good! Plenty of veggies guacamole rice and amazing corn tortillas! Great lunch or dinner option for any vegans or vegetarians. read more

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Delicious food and delicious margarita. Ambience great also. It was full crowd but I was seated right away. I had a delicious cucumber jalapeño margarita. Called Baja margarita. Super tasty and unique. I really liked dining here with the cute spacious decor and fun Spanish music playing over the speakers. I took the elevator and exit to garage but immediate left turn into Cactus. It's inside a mall area. My entree was squash enchilada. Amazing burst of flavors. I love whipped goat cheese and topping w guacamole was so nice. I got mole sauce served on the side and it was a lovely garlic type sauce. This is a very enjoyable place to fine. I hope everyone in the area can visit and dine here. read more

Cactus Restaurants - Baja margarita! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Great Tex-Mex/Mexican food and a stylish interior with excellent service - located in Bellevue Square. Recommended! read more

Cactus Restaurants - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Guacamole trio, staff, XX amber beer on tap! Live on east side of state and wish there was a Cactus over there! read more

This isn't your Mexican restaurant if you looking for Mexican for it's for me 100 % Americanize version of food that has nachos or tacos on the menu, it was quick for the time to make and satisfying, a plac e where you can be noisy and have a few drinks and be proud to use your fingers read more

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The food was okay but far from great. It felt very much like a chain restaurant. Feels like they are trying to cater to the masses.

Usually I really like their quesadillas for lunch or dinner. However, I NEVER knew they a brunch menu!! Their brunch menu is available every Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm. I have a major sweet tooth so I got the churro waffle. We also got the tres leches French toast and Migas, all of which were so good. If you're looking for a savory brunch menu item, Migas is the way to go. I loved the French toast and churro waffles but be warned that it is really quite sweet. read more

Cactus Restaurants - Churro Waffle and Migas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Quick seating, fast table service, they checked on us often. Price point is about what you'd expect. The restaurant itself is beautiful but it can be a little loud. The guacamole was absolutely srumpdiliumptious! Everyone in our group was happy with their food except me. I ordered the green enchiladas and the chicken was just dry and the tortilla felt hard like not heated up enough. I'm glad that my guests food choices were better than mine. All in all it was a great experience with the exception of my meal. Would I go back? For happy hour sure and maybe to give it another try but for now I'll just let everyone let us know about their experience. read more

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This is a regular spot for me. Everything is so good. The seasonal menu is incredible...I almost always order from there because it is so good. Had the pork shank and grits today. So awesome. Always a great experience! read more

Cactus Restaurants - Pork shank with jalapeño grits - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Amazing food and great service. Their sessional menu is fun and creative. The service was very attentive and nice ambiance

Great ambience. Best services and yummy foods. We find Cactus at Bellevue location is far better in every aspects than one in Seattle. read more

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This is a very busy place, especially in the evening. It was a bit loud but we were hungry. But regardless, we were seated within 10 minutes of signing in. It took a while for our server to get our order, understandable because of how busy it was. I order the Brisket Burrita Lenera and my wife ordered the Cactus Fajita with the prawns. The burrito was huge and delicious and my wife enjoyed the fajita. I took a star (really 1/2 star) because they charged for chips and salsa - why? Overall, we liked the place, maybe next time come here when it's not so busy. read more

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Where to start this place is horrible. The service was poor never could get drink refills. And the best thing I could say about the food is it is extremely bland. There was a very odd smell with the tortillas and they were extremely firm and felt like eating plastic. And I think it's the first time ever. I think the chimichanga was a joke. It didn't even take up half of the plate. My only recommendation would be have a Margarita at the bar. read more

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in town for the weekend from California. came to have some drinks with coworker. The service was pleasant and good ambiance. The drinks were on point. Will be back soon. read more

One of my favorite places for Mexican food. The chimichanga was delicious and the calamari was tasty for an appetizer. It gets pretty busy so I recommend joining the waitlist online as the wait time can be 1-2 hours. It is worth the wait tho, I recommend! read more

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A friend that I hadn't seen in many years and I went to the Bellevue Cactus at Bellevue Square yesterday. I had the roasted corn quesadilla and we shared chips, guac, and salsa. I believe our waitresses name was Roxy and she was friendly and fun. The food was wonderful, but the sweetest thing was that at the end of our meal, one of the servers brought over a dessert and told us it was complementary since we were celebrating a reunion. It was the warm toffee cake and it was amazing! It was such a nice touch to top off our first meeting in many years! read more

Cactus Restaurants - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Always love going here. Always used Yelp to reserve your spot on the waitlist. And the list moves up quickly. Nice upbeat place to celebrate with your family and friends. Service is fast and attentive. Good menu with lots of traditional plus new options. Loved the chicken tamales which was a seasonal dish. I did find that they have cut down or portions. Chips and salsa too is paid. I still recommend this place though. It's my fav spot for Mexican American food ! read more

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Being from out of town, I decided to check out Cactus to see if it's any good. When I did, it was worth it. A busy location that's very lively. Service was wonderful and prompt in all my needs. The Skirt Steak Salad I chose tasted delicious and great portion size. The dessert is also an added bonus of great taste and value. I recommend it. read more

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Food is delicious! I ordered the Steak fajitas and it was stellar! Could come with more steak but I ain't complaining ... the chips and salsa is good too! The Salsa is thick and chunky. Most definitely recommend. read more

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I was born and raised in Colorado and I have yet to find a place in Washington with what I consider true Mexican food. I consider Cactus "Fusion Mexican". It's not bad, but not authentic to me. Nevertheless, my family likes to eat there. We ordered the ancho chicken tacos, deep fried camarones (shrimp) tacos and the jalapeño shrimp grits. For appetizers we order the queso and the chips and salsa. Be aware that they do charge for each basket of chips. Tacos are good and standard (2 per order) and they come with rice and black beans. The menu is found by scanning a QR code. I screenshot the dishes that we ordered and then took photos of our actual dishes for a fun before/after comparison. We have visited both locations in Bellevue and Kirkland and both locations are dark and loud but that is not necessarily and a bad thing. They are nice and comfortable. read more

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Today I visited Cactus Restaurant at Bellevue Square Mall and had a great experience! I started with the guacamole, salsa, and chips, which were fresh and flavorful--perfect for sharing. To sip on, I ordered a Bloody Mary with a chipotle bacon add-on, which took the drink to the next level with a smoky, spicy kick. For something heartier, I tried the limited-time seasonal brisket empanadas, and they were absolutely delicious--crispy on the outside with a rich, savory brisket filling that was packed with flavor. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable, and the service was attentive throughout. I'd definitely recommend stopping by, especially if you catch those brisket empanadas while they're still on the menu! read more

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This tasty, homey restaurant in Bellevue just might be my new favorite brunch spot. I've yet to come by for dinner, but their brunch menu and prices are simply unbeatable! I recommend signing up on the waitlist here on Yelp so you don't wait, it definitely gets busy over the weekend and is always hustling and bustling with people of all ages. The chorizo skillet is so much food (we can never finish the potatoes) and the french toast, albeit a bit overdone in the caramelization, were delicious and filling as well. This place will ask you if you want chips and guac but serve chips with salsa for free, so up to you if you want to pay a bit more for that sweet avocado. It is good though :P Service is always fast and attentive, no issues at all! My favorite type honestly. Not in your face but always there if you need them. read more

Cactus Restaurants - Traditional Guacamole Chorizo Egg Skillet Tres Leches French Toast - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This Restaurant was amazing. The food was super good and i could see why this place is famous for their tacos. The day was quite busy but they managed to get us a seat in 15 minutes. Our server was really nice. I would definitely come here again. the decor was amazing, and the lights were perfect. The price was great with the amount of food they gave and how filling it was. We didn't get free chips, but the chips and guac came with salsa. Great restaurant, 4.85 stars. read more

Solid place with decent Mexican food. chips, salsa and guacamole - the usual suspects. I usually get the carne asada and it's pretty good. As are the tacos. The drinks are super watered down though it seems. It's always super busy and you have to wait. It's very family friendly which is great. read more

Very impressed with my plate. I ordered the Brisket Burrita Leñera and it was spectacular! Full of flavor and very filling, it was hard not to eat the whole thing. We went around 7pm and It was very busy, once we were seating service was pretty quick. We ordered a few different cocktails at our table of 4 and they were all fun and tasty. Environment was family friendly. read more

Pretty good tex-mex food and has a nice atmosphere with plenty of seating! The enchiladas and fajitas come as large portions or there are plenty of appetizers for sharing. The perfectly pear mocktail was very good and citrusy for a refreshing beverage. Recommend for a casual dinner or if you're looking for a place to stop by and eat at the mall. Service was great and kept checking in on us, the food also came out in 20 minutes or less read more

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I can't believe this was one of my last meals before I left Seattle. The drinks were good, but food was tasteless, big pieces of over cooked fish and shrimp in the tacos. Even the rice had no flavor. This is a place that looks fancy but lacks flavor, Guess that is what you get for Mall food. Not a single person in the group finished their food or asked for boxes to take the un eaten food. read more

On February 20, 2026, I visited Cactus for dinner, and the only meal I ordered was the vegan jackfruit tacos. At first, I felt like there was something slightly off about the flavor. I assumed it probably just needed more seasoning. I added hot sauce, but that didn't really change much. I also noticed that the jackfruit itself was slightly cold compared to the warm rice and beans served alongside it. I didn't think too much of it at the time. I ended up finishing the rice and beans first and thought maybe I just wasn't that hungry, so I packed the rest of the tacos to take home. Later that night, both I and another person who ate the leftovers became sick and vomited. I had not eaten anything else that day. The only common food we both consumed was the jackfruit tacos. The next afternoon around 3 p.m., I called the restaurant simply to let them know about the experience so they could check their food. The manager said he was on the floor and would call me back in a few minutes because he wanted to ask some questions. I assumed he wanted food-specific details -- timing, batch, preparation -- so they could track what might have gone wrong. About 10 minutes later, he called back and started asking for my personal information to fill out an incident form. When he asked if this was a good number to call back on, I told him I wasn't expecting any follow-up. I just wanted to pass along the information. That's it. I told him I wasn't looking for further communication. I used to be a regular at Cactus when I lived nearby, and I was genuinely bummed that the jackfruit tacos were not the experience I'd had before. Then, unprompted, he said that their jackfruit tacos are one of their most popular items, and if there was truly something wrong with the food, they would have received multiple complaints -- and that I was the only person who had called to complain. That statement was completely uncalled for, especially when I wasn't accusing them or demanding anything. I was informing them out of concern for food safety. Instead of leaving a public review immediately, I gave them the benefit of the doubt and chose to call directly. Instead of immediately saying they would check the food and ensure nothing was wrong, he chose to argue popularity and the lack of other complaints. I believe their handling of food safety concerns deserves a review. read more

The food may be dull, but at least it's expensive! Speedy and convenient though. Meh. read more

Nice ambiance. The food was a 8/10. Rice was kinda burnt, but I've only been here once and am figuring burnt rice is not a regular occurrence. The drinks were just okay and small-portioned (my Paloma tasted a little off,) and this is the first Mexican restaurant I've been to in my life that charges for chips and salsa. Server: "Chips and salsa?" Us: "Yes, please." Receipt: Chips & Salsa $4. Of course guacamole isn't complimentary, but chips and salsa is like bread and butter. The churros weren't great, and we sent them back. Overall: great ambience, good food. Would return. read more

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Well, I will rate this as not authentic Mexican food. My tortilla soup was on the salty side. I like crispy tortillas chips on the top of soup and a slice of or avocado inside the soup. Chicken quesadilla were good. Light on the meat and cheese inside the quesadillas. We also ordered chips and salsa. Salsa was okay, it was sweet. The tortilla chips were crispy. The service was okay. I gave it 3 stars because I could not do 3.5 stars. read more

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The service is great! I love that they offer vegan options. It's great to go to a Mexican restaurant and actually be able to eat the rice and beans. read more

We've been to Cactus Kirkland many times, and we really liked it. Therefor, we decided to try their location in Bellevue as well. Unfortunately, we think this location is inferior compared to the Kirkland location by a lot. Their guacamole was just good, not tasty amazing like what Kirkland usually served. Kirkland had beacon, dry cheese powder on top which made the flavor more complexed. Bellevue did none of that. I had lime shrimp fajitas, in my opinion it was just ok. Not bad not especially good. Their service was on par and the ambiance was cute. I like all their lights with Mexican traditional patterns on them. I would probably not go back to this location. When I want to eat Cactus food in the future. I will stick to the Kirkland location. read more

Stopped by for some appetizers. Jenise and Edgar were amazing. That's how it's done!!! They made us feel like the most important person in the restaurant. Give them a raise!!! Food amazing as always. read more