Sarah I.
8/2/2025
As someone who's very serious about Mexican food, Cactus Cantina hits all the right notes: warm, homemade tortillas, bottomless chips that actually keep coming, and frozen margaritas that are...
Cactus Cantina
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3300 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Cactus Cantina is an authentic TexMex restaurant located one block north of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Opened in 1968, the restaurant offers patrons a variety of menu selections, including shrimp tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, quesadillas and appetizers. It also offers a large selection of margaritas, wines and draught beers. For special groups and parties, the restaurant provides buffet menus and specialty services. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, with a brunch on Sunday. Cactus Cantina has hosted President George Bush and his wife Laura on several occasions.
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3.5944 reviews
Nathan C.
9/5/2025
I recently tried out this local institution for the first time. Wow. Possibly the worst food I've had at a restaurant in Washington and some of the worst food I've had anywhere. Beef and chicken...
Annie S.
4/12/2025
This place is a staple! The queso, fajitas and virgin pina coladas are my favorite. Most recently, we ordered the gordo platter, which they say feeds 4 but it could feed 6. It is a combo of feef...
Nila V.
9/25/2025
Cactus Cantina is one of my go-to spots because there's almost always a table available, which makes it super convenient. It's very kid-friendly and even has a kids menu, which is a huge plus. The...
Rumesh V.
12/11/2024
It's been a while I went to this part of the town. My husband's Swiss club decided to celebrate their holiday dinner here. Well, I am not gonna say no to free dinner. I ordered frozen mango...
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