I visited Mexican Cactus Taco Bar expecting your typical strip mall taco joint with decent tacos and some TVs to watch a World Cup match, but WOW did I underestimate what I was in for. I knew from the second we walked in, based on the list of made-in-house horchatas and agua frescas, that we were going to be in for a good meal. The menu was refreshingly unique compared to your basic street taco style setup or the usual Tex-Mex mashup of inauthentic tacos topped with shredded cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Our group of 3 adults, plus my 7 year old niece, shared a bowl of guacamole, which was phenomenal and came mixed with sunflower seeds and topped with crumbled cotija, alongside house-made corn tortilla chips. We also split an elote cup, which was great. My wife got a classic horchata, which was deliciously sweet (but not overly so) with a nice slight punch of cinnamon. I went with water but will definitely try an agua fresca next time. I ordered two tacos, both on house-made flour tortillas (I like corn tortillas but prefer flour when made fresh). The Pollo Azteca, with marinated grilled chicken tenderloin, mango pico, and a drizzle of crema, was phenomenal, and had more flavor than most chicken tacos I've had before. The star of my meal, however, was the Al Pastor, with adobo marinated pork tenderloin, diced pineapple, onions, and cilantro, with a slice of lime to squeeze on top. This was hands down one of the best tacos I've ever had in my life. I was floored. I also tried my wife's Carne Asada tacos, which came topped with cilantro and onions, and a slice of lime, on their house made corn tortillas. The steak was incredibly flavorful, and the corn tortillas were tender without being chewy. We shared a side of rice and beans, which was good, but not the star of the show. The rice was your typical Mexican yellow rice, and the beans were more of a soupy whole-beans style, which reminded me of my Colombian mother-in-law's recipe. The staff makes four homemade salsas, ranging from mild to pretty spicy, and I loved all of them with the exception of the mild. My niece got the kids' cheese quesadilla, which was a simple melted Oaxaca cheese between a flour tortilla, served with rice, beans, and a little side of crema. The last thing I will rave about is the service. The staff was incredibly nice from the minute we walked in, pleasant to talk to when delivering our order and asking how everything was tasting, to the moment we bussed our tables and headed for the door. I cannot wait to come back again, and I hope they stay very busy until I'm able to do so, because I want this place to be around for a very long time! read more

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05/07/26- #Thursday #R1616 #FarWest #Food I think it was my 3rd time coming here. Food was great. Enough parking spaces. Not sure during the evenings. Awesome customer service!!! read more

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Everything I had was really good! I did a carne asada, a chicken and a carnitas taco with rice and beans. These were good size tacos, and had great flavor! My favorite one was the carne asada. The rice and beans were also very good, and only $17! Plenty of seating and easy parking, good price and friendly service, I would definitely recommend! read more

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Mexican Cactus was BOMB.COM . I tried the Al Pastor, Mazateño, and Wagyu Carne Asada tacos, and every single one was packed with flavor. The portions were hefty too, so you definitely get your money's worth. I went during happy hour and the drink specials were solid ($6-$8), which made the experience even better. Tacos are pretty affordable overall, so I had zero complaints there. Now let's talk about the guacamole... easily one of the best I've ever had. Fresh, perfectly seasoned, and addictive. Service was QUICK as well. Absolutely adore the staff. Great food, great vibes, and well worth the visit. I'll definitely be back. read more

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This is my favorite street taco place but I wished they had queso. Mezateno was my favorite then pork belly then wagyu. They have a good happy hour special but it's only on the cheaper cuts. Service was super quick & friendly! read more

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We rolled in on a Tuesday. Tacos were $3.25 each (except the fancy specialty ones). * Al Pastor: not fatty at all just pure flavor. * Pollo Azteca: juicy, bold, and flavorful . * Baja Shrimp: crispy but not greasy and packed with flavor. To wash it down, I had a strawberry mojito on happy hour for $8.99 because tacos and mojitos go perfect together! The staff? Super friendly. The restaurant is very clean and everything in place. And yes, even the restrooms. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Loved the ambiance, service and food! This place has a nice energy and vibe. Service was very friendly. We tried five different types of tacos, all were perfection! My fav was Baja shrimp. We only tried the mild red and green tomatillo salsas which were packed with flavor. We happened to go on a Tuesday, so got their Taco-Tuesday pricing, which was great! I wish this place was a bit closer to where we live, so we could go every week... read more

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Great tacos that are very filling! Wide variety of agua Fresca, you do need to add some ice because they are very sweet. Had the fish tacos and were very yummy. Hubby had the shrimp and the lingua taco, both amazing. Chips were fresh and the guacamole was wonderful. read more

These are some of the best tacos I've had in years. The best tacos we tried were the chicken tinga, bacon potato and egg, and the pollo azteca! We dined here for the first time and were very impressed. The restaurant is very clean and had lots of seating. The menu has a lot of options for a variety of dietary preferences and flavors. The staff were all very friendly and our food was delicious! We definitely will be back. It was also kid friendly with high chairs and boosters available. read more

Mexican Cactus is amazing! My husband who is from South Texas wasn't sure that we'd have quality tacos in McKinney...well he loves this place! read more

On our first night in Texas, we shared a variety of tacos, guacamole, chips, and sauces. First, let me tell you that guacamole was addicting. It was so good and I couldn't stop eating it. Then, the variety of tacos was mind blowing. They had pork belly tacos, wagyu beef tacos, shrimp tacos, carnitas tacos, lengua tacos, and Al pastor tacos. They were all really tasty and delicious. The portion size was really good too. They gave you a lot of meat in your taco. Service was great. Our order was ready when we arrived. I can't speak to the ambiance, because I did not go to pick up the food. But, I can say that the food tastes great, it was packed well, and we demolished our order. I would definitely go back when I am in the area. read more

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The tacos are delicious and come out really quick! The service is also very good and workers are respectful

Really enjoyed our visit here. We started with the fundito queso, which was rich and tasty. The asada taco was the standout, super flavorful. The shrimp taco was good too. The fish taco seemed more like salmon (it was also pink) than mahi, but still tasted fine. The al pastor didn't have much flavor, but the fresh flour tortillas were a nice touch. I'd love to see fresh corn tortillas offered as well. Ask for the red and green salsas, they're great! The staff was friendly and helpful, and the place felt clean. The big mural on the wall is really eye-catching and well done. Overall, a solid 3.5-star spot that I'm happy to round up to 4. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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WOW! I searched for local lunch specials and this one caught my eye.. $10.99 for three tacos, rice and beans.. steal! They also a daily flavor for margaritas so I elected to go try them out on a Wednesday because I'm a sucker for guava. It was pretty busy inside which I took for a good sign. The staff I encountered were all friendly and professional, I especially appreciate how on the ball they were with keeping the restaurant clean even during a lunch rush. I ended up ordering 1 carne asada, 1 baja bang shrimp, and 1 pollo azteca taco. I can't even tell you which one was my favorite because they were all so delicious and flavorful. The beans and rice tasted fresh and on point. My guava margarita ($7.49) with a sugar rim was strong and insanely yummy. This spot will be a regular one for me! :) read more

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I came here to just say the churros were outstanding. This isn't like fast food kind of stuff, this is fresh dessert type of churro and I definitely enjoyed my time at this location. I hope this place stays in business for years to come, love getting Mexican food every Friday if I can. read more

I came here not expecting a whole lot being it's in a plaza, but I was pleasantly surprised! The carnitas is my usual go to if I'm getting tacos, because I love pulled pork that is made right. This place makes pulled pork really good. On Saturday night I was there and had a mojito to top it off, great stuff overall. I recommend! read more

Mexican Cactus Taco in McKinney is a taco lover's dream--any kind of taco you want, and every one of them packed with amazing flavor! My favorite was the Panela taco with grilled queso blanco, refried pinto beans, cilantro, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Absolutely delicious. But honestly... everything was EXCELLENT! Great flavors, fresh ingredients, and friendly vibes. A must-try spot in McKinney! read more

Food's not great. Service good. Ambience ok- what you'd expect. Disappointment. Beef in beef taco was chewy. Salsa is ordinary. Chips not good. read more

The menu is FULL of great choices. Meat. Fish. Chicken. Pork. Several varieties of tacos in each category. Then a breakfast, kids and vegan selections. Amazing variety. Made so fresh and so tasty and so fast! Order at the counter and a runner brings to table - and checks back later. Super fresh. The restaurant seats so many ppl! Low tops. High tops. Bar seating. The food prep line is super clean and well run. Ingredients are thoughtful and very well matched to food. They have beer and limited liquor too! And order counter employees are friendly and efficient. Cafe is incredibly clean. A 10/10 experience! read more

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Great, how goes great place fun beautiful layout. The ambience is nice. A little bit loud but on the service is always great. The food is delicious and fast. read more

The first time we ate here the Mahi Mahi taco was excellent. The fish was cooked to perfection and the pinto beans (on the house) were soft and flavorful. But , the second time we ate there for lunch this week, the Mahi Mahi was tough and overdone and the beans were semi hard. Chips and guacamole were good. Staff are happy and friendly. My hubby thought his chicken Azteca tortillas were good. I think we had a different cook on our second visit. We'll give it another try. read more

Normally love this place but I went today to get a fish taco, waited forever even though there was only one other customer in the store, then got undercooked fish -soggy, not crisp like it normally is and I wasn't sure they even put the fish in the $7 taco because all I tasted was slaw and a cold flour tortilla --- wet and gross. Not sure what's going on but I hope I don't get food poisoning. read more

Went here for taco Tuesday. The drinks were pretty good but the tacos were dry. This is one of those places where if you are looking for a deal, it may be where you want to go but the food just wasn't that great. read more

What I don't understand about this place is why there isn't a long line out the door. This is by far the best taco spot my husband and I have ever been to. Carne Asada Tacos: 11 out of 10 Wagyu Carne Asada Taco: 8 out of 10 Baja Bang Shrimp Taco: 10 out of 10 Mahi-Mahi Taco: 10 out of 10 Carnitas Taco: 10 out of 10 The only down side, but didn't affect my rating because the tacos were amazing, was the guacamole. I didn't realize that their guac was loaded with cotija cheese and I can't have cheese so I went to the front to see if they can make me a new guac. They happily said they would give me a new one without cheese but you can tell that they just scooped the cheese out the old one and gave it back. (There was the cheese on the side of the guac holder) They should pay more attention for people with allergies because this being anyone else they could have spazzed out. Other than that, this place deserves all the hype they can get! read more

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My family went here after a movie recently, and I had the Carne Asada Taco and the Mahi Mahi taco, and we shared chips and guacamole as an appetizer. The service was great, and the food was quite tasty. It also has a relaxing atmosphere. read more

I want to give this place 5 stars. BUT, they use CANOLA OIL, the most toxic of the "seed oils", in their cooking. I was soooo disappointed when I asked. As a certified nutritional therapist, I know how dangerous this oil is to the human body. I had high hopes that this wonderful restaurant would be bold and make the decision to use safe oils in their food production, bc they boast about making so much of their offerings "in house" and "from scratch". The atmosphere its cool and fun, the food is absolutely amazing and the staff is extremely friendly. But canola oil is POISON and it is time that restaurants STOP using it!! Do better Mexican Cactus Taco Bar!! Other than that one thing...you are 5 star for sure!!! read more

I admit I am a bit of a taco snob. That being said, this place is legit. Modern Latino feel, counter service but friendly service nonetheless. Fillings are great. Had the asada, bang-bang shrimp, pork belly and chicken Azteca. Full of flavor with variety of home made salsas. Rita's are delicious-top shelf was a favorite. Suggestions to make this a 5-star review: better corn tortillas worthy of the filling and roasted corn for the elote. read more

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Food was excellent, fresh, warm, tasty. Service was friendly, lots of smiles and reasonably fast considering my son and I ordered 4 different tacos that were all make from scratch. Ambiance is OK. One thing you could do to elevate my experience is to serve my frozen margarita in a glass instead of a plastic cup. A small increase in cost, a major increase in customer satisfaction. All around...great place. read more

OMG, this place was amazing. Gluten Free and the flavors... These people have got it going on for sure. If you are wanting street tacos then stop by if you are in the area. Dios mío, este lugar era increíble. Sin gluten y los sabores... Esta gente lo tiene en marcha seguro. Si quieres tacos callejeros, pasa por aquí si estás en la zona. read more

I have been putting off coming here for some time because I assumed I knew what I was getting into. What the heck,today is National Taco Day so, I through caution to the wind. I've seen strong reviews by a dependable Yelper or two so I felt comfortable asking Mexican Cactus to " Bring It"! Really glad I stopped in for National Taco Day. Their food is fresh,well prepared and generous. Prices are good and atmosphere is new. Friendly service rounds out a easy experience. Elote- corn in a cup was decent Fundido de Chorizo was excellent Cod Fish Tacos were large and flavorful Carne Asada taco was fantastic They have beer, margaritas and soft drinks available. Order at the counter,take a seat and your order is brought to you. They did a great job for a casual dining place, of bringing the Fundido appetiser first with time to enjoy before the tacos were brought. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend you... Go! read more

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place was amazing! me and a friend went for taco tuesday and the prices were amazing. tacos were delicious!! seriously nay be my new favorite taco place in dallas. also good margs! lots of flavor options read more

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What a cute taco shop in Allen. Glad I checked out this place. It is clean and very spacious. Their service was fast and all the staff were friendly and helpful. I was surprised by their tacos... I thought they were really good. I absolutely loved that they had like 6 different salsas to try with your tacos ranging in degrees of hot. I do love spicy! I will definitely be back to visit. read more

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First I would like to say to the two wonderful ladies at the front, I don't know how we missed the exchange and dropped my bag, but the tacos were still in place. WE GOOD Second, these tacos are FIRE I've lived in this area for three years and this is my FIRST time! Being that im from California, I'm very much pleased with these tacos. read more

Bought 3 taco's, chicken, Al pastor, and tofu. Great taste and seemed fresh. Their sour cream also nice. Also bought a chicken quesadilla, which was good. Only complaint is when I asked for hot sauce they told me there were two in the bag and there was just green sauce. read more

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Great service! All of their sauces are good and the pollo and carne asada are my favorite. Also, the tacos are bigger than usual so the 2 street taco meal is just enough for me. read more

Legit. Some of the best authentic tacos I've had in the metroplex. Drinks are amazing, and a crazy good deal, especially during HH. Come here. read more

My husband and I stumbled upon this place for lunch because it was surprised to see such a high rated taco place in Allen. It was pretty busy for a rainy day during lunchtime. We took advantage of their lunch special - 3 tacos for $9.99 with rice and beans. What a steal! Between the both of us we ordered the pork belly, shrimp, codfish, and carne asada. The only one I wasn't a fan of was the codfish - it wasn't flavored enough but cooked perfectly ! The elote was also subpar. I would come back over and over again, especially for that pork belly. This will definitely take over my Torchy's Taco obsession. read more

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Have my staple of DFW area Tex-Mex locations, but tried this on recommendation of a friend. It didn't disappoint. Large selection of tacos in a small strip shopping center storefront. The service is friendly and quick. Tacos are served fresh and hot. Tacos are much larger than expected for street tacos. I ordered the 3 taco combo and couldn't finish it all. Recommend the Al pastor, carne asada and carnitas tacos. read more

Great little taco shop. We went for taco Tuesday and didn't disappoint. Had a few cocktails and beers. Excellent food and service.

Went for the first time for lunch. This won't be my last! Great service, large food menu and drink selection and food was delicious! Guacamole was fresh. Ordered the Carnitas and Mahi Mahi! Mahi was my favorite. The prices are extremely good! The place is very clean! read more