I usually get cactus cantina to go most of the time instead of dining in. I love the one in Foley and the ones in Orange Beach! I hardly eat “in person” at the one in Gulf shores, but I did tonight and I WILL NOT return. The staff was made up of majority unprofessionals who acted as if they have been drinking on the job honestly. Our waitress was very nice and professional but the rest of the ones working were not. I have diabetes and no gallbladder and have to use the restroom immediately after eating most of the time. The restroom here is a single use one for women and a single use one for men. Upon entering the women’s restroom I immediately notice that it is disgusting but I have no other choice but to use it (because with the meds I’m on it’s either that or have an accident on myself). The restroom was covered in garbage and toilet paper all over the floor. There looked to be what looked like dried vomit on one of the toilet paper holders. The paper towel dispenser was empty and instead of them putting the roll back in the dispenser to be used properly the roll was setting on the side of the sink to get splashed with water is very time someone used the sink water. The sink and floors were in desperate need of a clean. You can tell that no one had tended to the bathroom in a long while. While I was using the restroom an employee was waiting to use the restroom and proceeded to stand outside the door (where I could hear everything they were saying). And kept saying she had to pee real bad and knocking on the bathroom door. When I came out of the restroom she looked at me and realized I was a customer and said “oh sorry”. I walked passed her and bk to my table. At which time she decides to act a fool at how the bathroom smelled and gets some of her coworkers in on the “joke” she actually grabbed a male coworker to go in the bathroom (a women’s bathroom) to sniff it to continue to joke and laugh about it. I watched the whole situation unfold in front of me with embarrassment and horror. I guess they didn’t realize I was watching but it makes me wonder if the lady was even sober. She had been drinking out of her Stanley cup quiet a lot and makes me wonder if there was more than just “water or soda” in her cup. I proceed to tell my husband about the situation upon leaving and he tells me while I was in the restroom he saw a big cockroach run across the floor and our waitress saw it and just walked past it like it was normal. I don’t know who owns or manages this place but I would do a check in on my establishment and employees if I were you.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Texas Fajitas, Cantina Sampler, Chips and Salsa
Seth Williamson
Cactus Cantina is the best Mexican restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of dining at. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was transported to a vibrant, authentic Mexican atmosphere complete with colorful decor, lively music, and the mouthwatering aromas of traditional cuisine.The food at Cactus Cantina is simply out of this world. I started with the freshly made guacamole, which was the perfect blend of creamy avocado, tangy lime, and aromatic spices. For my main course, I ordered the carnitas tacos, and each bite was an explosion of flavor. The pork was slow-roasted to perfection, resulting in meat that was incredibly tender and juicy. The homemade corn tortillas were soft and sturdy, providing the ideal vessel for the flavorful fillings.But the culinary experience didn't end there. For dessert, I indulged in the most heavenly churros I have ever tasted. They were perfectly crisp on the outside, yet light and airy on the inside, coated in a generous dusting of cinnamon-sugar. I would literally die to have even just a single crumb of those churros again.The service at Cactus Cantina was also top-notch. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the food they were serving. They made excellent recommendations and ensured that my dining experience was nothing short of exceptional.In short, Cactus Cantina is the best Mexican restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The food is authentic, flavorful, and absolutely divine. I would give it 10 stars if I could, and I cannot wait to return and savor every bite once again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jo-Ann Ohlson
Delicious! Salsa is the best I’ve ever had. Food is fresh and prepared very well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Wes Crider
Great food, drinks, staff and music. Love to grab a drink, thin warm chips and homemade salsa. Everyone is so friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
G Willi
I went there with my daughter and a large group of her friends. A total of 15 teenagers were just at one table. Our group had at least 30. The manager (awesome sleeves tatts btw) was helping serve and she was so friendly! Our waiter handled everything like a pro and never broke a sweat! A great time was had by all and we can't wait to go back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Texas Fajitas, Chips and Salsa
Sheri R
Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cantina Sampler, Chips and Salsa
Angel Santiago
My family & I visited this place & it was such a great experience. The staff was super friendly when we walked in until we left. Super happy smiles & urgent to assist with anything & very professional. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy
Great food, we ordered a large takeout order. Staff was very helpful and food was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Taylor
The food was great. However, left my phone sitting on the table. Went right back in to get it from our table and the table was already cleaned. Located my phone and got back to the room to see the front hostess took selfies with my phone. Completely unprofessional! And really not cute at all. You haven’t a clue how much storage I have on my phone to be taking up space with photos. I’m actually curious when they managed to snap a photo when they were so busy. And I literally came right back in, couldn’t have been 5 mins.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
ShellzG
Absolutely fantastic staff, food was pipping hot, incredibly attentive.Parking: Small lot, parked next door at the shuttered business.
Cool little bar area and above average food, fast and friendly service with a fair variety of options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Turner
Great spot!! Bella was our server and she was fantastic! Short wait for a table but gave us the opportunity to have a drink while we waited. The food was fantastic too. Even on a cooler night the patio was great. Seafood burrito was great and the cactus grits are such a great alternative to rice. Highly recommend checking this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awake N Pissed 2.0
Everybody is polite and professional food is always
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stephanie Fisher
Jerrold greeted our large party (after a volleyball game) with such a welcoming attitude. He immediately asked our seating preference and went to work arranging tables. The food was amazing and the service was above and beyond!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Quesadilla, Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip
Ben Wilson
We showed up with a party of 15 and the manager was super accommodating. The staff was awesome, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend this restaurant!
I usually get cactus cantina to go most of the time instead of dining in. I love the one in Foley and the ones in Orange Beach! I hardly eat “in person” at the one in Gulf shores, but I did tonight and I WILL NOT return. The staff was made up of majority unprofessionals who acted as if they have been drinking on the job honestly. Our waitress was very nice and professional but the rest of the ones working were not. I have diabetes and no gallbladder and have to use the restroom immediately after eating most of the time. The restroom here is a single use one for women and a single use one for men. Upon entering the women’s restroom I immediately notice that it is disgusting but I have no other choice but to use it (because with the meds I’m on it’s either that or have an accident on myself). The restroom was covered in garbage and toilet paper all over the floor. There looked to be what looked like dried vomit on one of the toilet paper holders. The paper towel dispenser was empty and instead of them putting the roll back in the dispenser to be used properly the roll was setting on the side of the sink to get splashed with water is very time someone used the sink water. The sink and floors were in desperate need of a clean. You can tell that no one had tended to the bathroom in a long while. While I was using the restroom an employee was waiting to use the restroom and proceeded to stand outside the door (where I could hear everything they were saying). And kept saying she had to pee real bad and knocking on the bathroom door. When I came out of the restroom she looked at me and realized I was a customer and said “oh sorry”. I walked passed her and bk to my table. At which time she decides to act a fool at how the bathroom smelled and gets some of her coworkers in on the “joke” she actually grabbed a male coworker to go in the bathroom (a women’s bathroom) to sniff it to continue to joke and laugh about it. I watched the whole situation unfold in front of me with embarrassment and horror. I guess they didn’t realize I was watching but it makes me wonder if the lady was even sober. She had been drinking out of her Stanley cup quiet a lot and makes me wonder if there was more than just “water or soda” in her cup. I proceed to tell my husband about the situation upon leaving and he tells me while I was in the restroom he saw a big cockroach run across the floor and our waitress saw it and just walked past it like it was normal. I don’t know who owns or manages this place but I would do a check in on my establishment and employees if I were you.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Texas Fajitas, Cantina Sampler, Chips and Salsa
Cactus Cantina is the best Mexican restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of dining at. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was transported to a vibrant, authentic Mexican atmosphere complete with colorful decor, lively music, and the mouthwatering aromas of traditional cuisine.The food at Cactus Cantina is simply out of this world. I started with the freshly made guacamole, which was the perfect blend of creamy avocado, tangy lime, and aromatic spices. For my main course, I ordered the carnitas tacos, and each bite was an explosion of flavor. The pork was slow-roasted to perfection, resulting in meat that was incredibly tender and juicy. The homemade corn tortillas were soft and sturdy, providing the ideal vessel for the flavorful fillings.But the culinary experience didn't end there. For dessert, I indulged in the most heavenly churros I have ever tasted. They were perfectly crisp on the outside, yet light and airy on the inside, coated in a generous dusting of cinnamon-sugar. I would literally die to have even just a single crumb of those churros again.The service at Cactus Cantina was also top-notch. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the food they were serving. They made excellent recommendations and ensured that my dining experience was nothing short of exceptional.In short, Cactus Cantina is the best Mexican restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The food is authentic, flavorful, and absolutely divine. I would give it 10 stars if I could, and I cannot wait to return and savor every bite once again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious! Salsa is the best I’ve ever had. Food is fresh and prepared very well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Great food, drinks, staff and music. Love to grab a drink, thin warm chips and homemade salsa. Everyone is so friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
I went there with my daughter and a large group of her friends. A total of 15 teenagers were just at one table. Our group had at least 30. The manager (awesome sleeves tatts btw) was helping serve and she was so friendly! Our waiter handled everything like a pro and never broke a sweat! A great time was had by all and we can't wait to go back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Texas Fajitas, Chips and Salsa
Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cantina Sampler, Chips and Salsa
My family & I visited this place & it was such a great experience. The staff was super friendly when we walked in until we left. Super happy smiles & urgent to assist with anything & very professional. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, we ordered a large takeout order. Staff was very helpful and food was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great. However, left my phone sitting on the table. Went right back in to get it from our table and the table was already cleaned. Located my phone and got back to the room to see the front hostess took selfies with my phone. Completely unprofessional! And really not cute at all. You haven’t a clue how much storage I have on my phone to be taking up space with photos. I’m actually curious when they managed to snap a photo when they were so busy. And I literally came right back in, couldn’t have been 5 mins.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Absolutely fantastic staff, food was pipping hot, incredibly attentive.Parking: Small lot, parked next door at the shuttered business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Texas Fajitas, Steak, Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip
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Cool little bar area and above average food, fast and friendly service with a fair variety of options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot!! Bella was our server and she was fantastic! Short wait for a table but gave us the opportunity to have a drink while we waited. The food was fantastic too. Even on a cooler night the patio was great. Seafood burrito was great and the cactus grits are such a great alternative to rice. Highly recommend checking this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everybody is polite and professional food is always
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jerrold greeted our large party (after a volleyball game) with such a welcoming attitude. He immediately asked our seating preference and went to work arranging tables. The food was amazing and the service was above and beyond!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Quesadilla, Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip
We showed up with a party of 15 and the manager was super accommodating. The staff was awesome, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Seafood Quesadilla, Texas Fajita Quesadilla, Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip