We wanted some birria tacos and Mexican food and found this place on Google. We ordered at the front and sat in their seating area. We ordered the Green Cactus Combo, Birria Tacos, Burrito Fajita, and a Passionfruit Jarritos. The Birria Tacos and Burrito Fajitas both came with a side of chips. The Green Cactus Combo was good, and the portion was big. It also came with a tortilla. The steak was juicy and well-seasoned. The Burrito Fajita was flavorful and big. Our favorite item was the Birria Tacos. They were juicy and flavorful, and the cheese was a great addition. However, we do wish they served a bigger portion of the consomé. The price for our meal was pretty good. Overall, we would come back here for their Birria Tacos and to try their Horchata. read more

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They give a whole brown paper bag of chips when you get a chicken quesadilla to go, but when you eat it in the restaurant, they literally give you 10 chips on top of the quesadilla on the plate. When I politely asked the lady there for a few more, she says "that's extra". I asked why you get more when it's takeout and a whole bag as opposed to just a few on the plate when you eat in the restaurant and she says, "that's not true." It surely is true . I have a question for management - what is more expensive- 18 corn chips or losing a customer for life? You can thank your grumpy, frumpy, bean burrito shaped lady who's been there for 20 years and never once smiled or acted anyway other than forcing a monotone response to the customers. I mean, I get that she's 50 years old and angry that she's been working at Green Cactus for over half her life but come on. read more

Sub average Mexican place that used to be better back in the day. They don't make their own corn or flour tortillas. Many places make their own corn tortillas at very least. The flavors are pretty bland and no authentic taste. No original items on menu. Pretty standard. We had burrito grande w steak and tostada salad with steak. Nothing "grande" about the burrito grande. Relatively small burrito compared to others I've had. Doesn't come with sour cream or guacamole either. They messed up order and gave us chicken when we ordered steak but the good thing was they made us another one. That was nice. The tostada salad comes in a nice tostada bowl. This seemed to be a better option than the burrito. Pretty decent steak portion. But that's extra so it comes to $16. Without meat it's $13. The service is unfriendly as other reviewers have said. It feels as if the staff don't want to be here. No smiles at all. The prices seemed a bit high for me for the quality of the food. No options for three tacos platters or combos etc. just order ala carte. no specials. No kids menu. read more

I have been going to GC for 25+ years now. The chicken ranchero taco with pinto beans X 2 tacos is one the best meals I've ever eaten. It's been consistently delicious - que saber!, que Rico! I love it. I don't know if there's been different owner's, etc over the years, I've even had the ranchero at the oakdale location when it was open - the ranchero has been amazing for years. Just had it tonight - que Rico! read more

Pretty neutral Mexican place in my opinion. Free chips & salsa, filling burrito, and fast service. Additionally, it's an order ahead place rather than a restaurant. My friends and I went around 3 pm on a weekday, but we were the only party, so it was nice&quiet but a bit sad at the same time. read more

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Green cactus used to be my fave, but it is so meh now. The service is rude, my favorite chicken burrito fajita is lacking, and there are no condiments available anymore. When you ask for salsa, the servers act like you are asking for a kidney. Yikes. Try tacos cinco de mayo instead- food is amazing and cheaper, service is way nicer, and you can have all the condiments you want! read more

Food was basic; overpriced for the sub-basic quality. Service was non-existent. Not ADA accessible, didn't have menus for so someone in a wheelchair could order from the patio as they are unable to get in the only entrance which is a 2 inch step. read more

Not worth it. Mediocre burrito at best. They skimp out on the meat and load up with fillers like rice or pico. No build your own option you have to pick from the menu. read more

I paid over $16 for a salad that was very small. The best part was the shell. The chicken was dry and fatty. There was not much lettuce or black beans. The Pico de Gallo was like I was eating a whole onion. The Rockville Centre location is much better. There were more workers than patrons. read more

Green Cactus - Tostada salad with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

I don't even know how to explain the quality and hospitality of the food and the counter help. The food is not good anymore and way overpriced- the women behind the counter they laugh and carry on like it's a fiesta. It's shit anymore. Too bad read more

This place is still a disaster. Expensive for the portion you get. Cheap on giving you condiments. Food quality is so so. The workers are not very friendly. They don't greet you with a smile. Lots of other mexican food around. read more

The food was really good and the prices were fair for the Stony Brook area. I had the burrito vegetarian and it was absolutely delicious. I also ordered steak fajitas (she demolished those), chicken burrito grande (she inhaled it), burrito shrimp (she liked it but gave her huge avocado slices to me, which I loved), the taco primos are basically small tacos so if you want those maybe get a bowl (my daughter wasn't so pleased about that and had to get a second one). Our dear family friend was annoyed that they ran out of ground beef and couldn't quite get her alternate order right and our other friend got a wet burrito which she enjoyed. So everyone pretty much enjoyed their food. I was surprised however that since we ate in and hardly anyone was eating in (socially distanced) that we had to order chips and pico de gallo for the table- it should have been included. Every Mexican restaurant I've been to ever provides that to the table, especially considering we placed a very large order for 8 people. That was my only complaint. The restroom is a single toilet and complimented nicely. read more

Green Cactus - a man walking down a hallway in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Always a banger been eating here since I was in the womb sad the NHP location closed but the Roslyn one is just as good

Customer service was standard. The food itself. Quiet poor. The signature Green cactus burrito is what I ordered. The burrito dripped throughout the whole time, and I ended up giving up two-thirds through since the burrito was covered in the sauce. The ratios were so poorly done. The first 3-4 bites I took were almost solely pico de gaio (forgive my spelling), and it was honestly disgusting just taking a bite full of tortilla and tomatoes. read more

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Always loved Green cactus for years. Enjoy the new menu items they added - The birria tacos and sweet tamales.

Best fish taco in Suffolk county. If there's somewhere better please do tell. The self fixing bar for sauces and pico de Gallo is fresh and delicious. Most importantly they have outdoor seating. One fine sunny day a few friends were looking for somewhere outdoors to enjoy a beer. Why is it so hard to find outdoor seating in Stony Brook?!? Painful. Anyway. The burritos and other tacos are likely 3 star. But their fish tacos make it worthwhile. Also it's hard to hear your order being shouted. They need to fix their PA system. read more

Complete waste. the food, service and ambiance are no bueno. Much better options in the area. Two thumbs down.

Lets start with hair in the food, no salsa, bathroom had no towels. The food was awful and the people were never nasty to us and the poor women before us. When we showed the hair they got nasty to my wife. Never ever go back there again. read more

The food and the portions here are really good but the prices are out of control. I've been coming here for such a long time and they have had this same sign hanging on the register of the price increases up to 1.50 on some items!! Like I said the food is pretty good, the salsa bar is also really great but I just can't afford to spend $15-$20 on lunch. read more

Green Cactus - This "temporary" price inflation has been the same for a year now.... - Mexican Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

What the hell happened to this place? It's as if the staff is doing you a favor getting your food. Easy on the salt, my 9 year old daughter could make a better margarita. Maybe if there was more alcohol in the drinks it would have killed the bacteria that gave me diarrhea, cha cha cha. I'm done with this place. read more

Amazing tacos. It's really hard to find decent tacos on Long Island and these were amazing. Cheap, good and filling. You get a ton of tortilla chips with your tacos also (just forewarning because we purchased extra and had way too many). Not the best tacos I've ever had, but the best in the area! read more

The food is good, but they are incredibly stingy with their salsa. You basically have to beg them for sauce, and they ration it strictly to two small cups per customer. I'm willing to pay for extra salsa, but it's a major hassle because they always get confused or annoyed when you ask to pay for more salsa. This is a Mexican restaurant that heavily restricts how much salsa they give out, which is absurd because salsa is one of the main reasons people like Mexican food. The food is decent but every time I come here I feel like I have to fight over the salsa, so it's just not worth it anymore. read more

How I miss you, Green Cactus! I love this place- it's fast and delicious! The fish tacos are to die for. Yes, it's not a top notch dining experience, but this is what we come her for - a quick, tasty bite! I love the fish burrito as well- the fish is crispy and yummy! The place has a divy/casual/fast food/chain feel but you won't be dissapointed! read more

Great food. Many options. The food tastes fresh and is cooked really fast! I really could not believe how fast the chef made our food. I got the salad in the shell bowl and it was too big to finish! read more

Green Cactus - Mexican Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Great service, terrifically fresh food! Highly recommend visiting, nice outdoor patio area too.

Great food! I order takeout from here at least once a week- its hard to find decent and affordable mexican food in the area and this place is great! read more

Green Cactus - tortilla and chips on a tray - Mexican Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

I came in on a Friday night and it was rather slow. Maybe because it was Winter Break? One thing is for sure - the food was great! I had two Asada tacos and a burrito. Fresh food. And I loved that the burrito didn't have rice! So flavorful yet not too heavy. The staff was friendly and helpful. The decor was a bit dated but was still very comfortable and clean. Take home message - if you're looking for good quality Mexican food at an affordable price - this place can't be beat. So why not stop by and treat yourself? read more

Food was cold, soggy and made incorrectly. Tasted horrendously. Literally Taco Bell is way better.

Tostada salad and nachos w/ beef are my go-to This place never disappoints! Quick, fresh and local! read more

Ugh. Why is it so hard to find decent Tex mex on Long Island? It's really disappointing. Went here after work for a quick bite. Ordered two chicken tacos, chips and guac. Chicken tacos were so bland, I had to drench them in all sorts of salsa to get through the meal. The chicken itself was orangey and tasteless. Picture attached. Chips are good, but chips aren't a meal. And the guac? So bland that I had to mix in a salt pocket plus squeeze some lime into it (I got the large guac for an absurd $5.99 for 8oz). Sorry, won't be back. read more

Green Cactus - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Green Cactus could be great, tonight was just ok. We stopped in and ordered a bunch of fish tacos. The tacos come out covered in a pile of fresh chips. I was expecting some fish but I look down and see something that looks like fish and its chopped up & breaded on our tacos. Frozen fish sticks and regret was just served to me on a plate. I do like the fresh salsa and nachos. I'll be back to try a steak burrito. (I'm being nice with three stars. GC, you better step up your game!) read more

Never going back to campus Mexican food. Ever. Green Cactus is fresh, decently priced and delicious. An array of unlimited salsas and pico de gallo await you in front and depending on what time of day you go, service is relatively fast. My 2 complaints is that they need hotter hot sauce and some dishes price wise aren't as worth it as others. read more

So sad to see that a place my family used to come so regularly is so mediocre. The food here is passable and in a nostalgic personal kind of way I enjoy it (though you could do much better for Mexican food). But portions are stingy and the eating area is dirty and smells like a public pool that's been peed in. On top of that staff here is so rude, as are all the clientele. Asked for a container to take home part of my meal and was given an unreasonably hard time getting a to go container. Wtf?? Everyone who eats here looks like they're having a horrible time and like they all voted for Trump. I'd say I was glad this place still exists as it used to be a childhood favorite of mine but it's more likely that I just liked terrible food as a kid. read more

Great fresh food! not sure if it's authentic, but it's good and healthy too! Slightly on the pricey side and charge an arm and a leg for the guac whic really is so good). I love this place because they make such great steak! you would think little pieces of steak strips would be dry, but they are so moist and tender! i can't get enough! read more

Everything one would expect from Mexican cuisine. Great taste blasting your tastebuds away with amazement bite after bite. Guacamole is a must! Nachos is a must! Burritos and Quesadillas....just get them. Nice friendly service!!! read more

The food is terrible and the service is terrible. I ordered a burrito bowl that costs $9 and it was so dry, I asked the staff if they could add some cheese and or sour cream and they said that was extra cost. Are you kidding me! read more

The food is marginal at best. The last time 3 weeks the screwed our simple order. Not going back!

I called to make an order for take out, the girl on the phone had an attitude right away. I asked for jalapeños and she told me "you can get them when you come here." ??? the lady behind the counter when I picked up the food... attitude. The quesadilla was so thick and greasy and falling apart and there were no jalapeños. Not ordering from here again! read more

We walk in the the lady behind the counter gave me and my family an attitude asked a question about one of the burritos and she rolled her eyes as if I was stupid we walked right out Never returning read more

I got the vegetarian burrito and the banana xango. The xango was pretty good but could taste the bitterness of the oil it was fried in as it cooled down. The burrito was okay, it was missing guacamole that it said was included and could benefit from some salt and hot sauce, there just wasn't enough flavor. if they seasoned their beans as well as they seasoned their meats, I would've given at least 4 stars. The chips were free so I shouldn't complain but could also taste the bitterness of the oil in them (still ate all of them though so it wasn't that bad). read more