service was good, menus were dirty - covered with dried up salsa, food was very bland, chips had grease sitting on top of them. Not at all Tex-mex.. they need to take a field trip to Texas to understand what that means. read more

This place has been there forever and Down Town Wilmington. Great food the bathroom is immaculate and the staff are very nice. read more

Cactus Cantina - Food - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Holy moly! Can't remember if I already did a review for them but omg - u have to try #48, the spicy shrimp if u like spicy, outta this world yummy!!!!! read more

Be careful, pay cash. The employees overcharged the tip, luckily I had the receipt to dispute it

My first time at Cactus Cantina was an absolute thrill! The staff is attentive and friendly, serving you with great enthusiasm. Michael, our bartender, worked efficiently to keep us and the other patrons happy during our night out. Will most definitely be coming back with more friends. If you want a hip new spot to check out, this is your place! read more

Drinks, laughs, fun! My time at the cactus cantina was one for the books! atmosphere 10/10. people 12/10. what else could you ask for. Aiden the bartender, good people. Enter the Cactus Cantina is equivalent to entering the door to Narnia, but more fun and with alcohol. read more

Started off trying to call in an order based off the online menu found on four square. Apparently that menu is totally wrong and they don't have any of that stuff - which is fine but if it's a known issue they could try to update it or take it down. Decided to just come in to eat. We were seated and the place was pretty much empty. Everything felt a little run down inside. We ordered margaritas and were told they don't serve alcohol. Our eyes glanced back at the bar area up front and realized the shelves are exclusively stocked with Jarritos. Chips were served but they were stale and the came with something that was more like a mild sauce rather than a salsa. The food came out surprisingly fast, like two minutes after ordering. Everything must be premade and nuked or thrown under a salamander. But to be fair, everything on the menu is super cheap and this place only serves lunch. read more

This place is garbage. I placed an order, got the confirmation and was given a delivery time frame. 2 minutes after it was supposed to arrive they canceled the order and sent a refund. I was told they didn't have the items on the menu: a burrito and nachos. Literally 2 minutes after it should have arrive. How do you accept an order and not know your inventory. read more

What a hidden gem! Came here for lunch and I was so pleased. Now, Wilmington is not much of a food hub, so it's tough to find anything good to eat for lunch (see my other reviews). However, we hit the jackpot with this one! Service: The staff was friendly, efficient, and accommodating. Food: I got the veggie burrito and I've never been so impressed with the amount of vegetables and the way they were cooked. Usually burritos have soggy ingredients inside, but the broccoli, carrots and other veggies were nicely charred and delicious. The plate also comes with refried beens, rice, guac and sour creme. There is certainly enough to save half for dinner, but I definitely didnt do that. PS You also get free chips and salsa when you sit down so that's a HUGE plus. Also, the food was very reasonable, you can spend 10 or less per person and be very full. In summary: I will absolutely be back here for my Mexican lunch fix, you should give it a try! read more

I ordered takeout for lunch from Cactus Cantina a few times now. I've had the Combo Vegetariano and Veggie Fajitas. The veggie combo platter includes a quesadilla, veggie chimichanga and a bean burrito. It was all delicious, the chimichinga in particular. Since eating that in front of my friends I got a number of them hooked on the chimichangas from here. Their fajita veggies are so delicious and nicely seasoned that I don't miss the meat at all. The first time I had them the veggies were nice and crisp, second time not as much, but still very good flavor. They have a really fresh and nice guacamole that they serve on side with their meals. I was pleasantly surprised because often times unless you're ordering a fresh order. Since it was takeout I can comment on the service, it is pretty dark in there during the day so I wouldn't want to dine in for lunch. read more

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great service. been here a bunch always so fun. the bartenders here are the absolute best

the margaritas are fantastic and the bartenders are really friendly!! the location is around everything and a good overall atmosphere

My friend and I were finally able to eat lunch here yesterday, and we were SO glad that we did. First thing we noticed: The home-y decor and atmosphere. No frills, no obnoxious music....just some cute art on the walls and the smell of good food. Then: Delicious chips and homemade salsa. Two kinds. One that was more mild and thin, and the other with a distinctive cilantro taste. I could have eaten this as a whole meal (and I almost did!)... Next: Great prices on the menu and a huge selection. Bonus points for a vegetarian section! Yes. I ordered the veggie quesadilla and my friend ordered the chicken flautas. Unfortunately they were out of rice at the time, so they offered a side of extra beans, salad, or fries. I got the salad and she got the fries. The salad was just some fixins they would probably put on a taco, so nothing special there, and the fries were pretty basic, but still good. After that: So many bits of fab on the plate! The refried beans were very tasty (and my friend, who would know the difference, said they tasted homemade)...the sour cream was somehow better than other sour cream I've had, the guacamole was perfect as a topping on the quesadilla, and I have to say that the quesadilla was one of the best I've had, if not the best. I was expecting some onions and peppers, and what I got was a perfect amount of cheese with carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, and onions. I couldn't identify the seasoning on the quesadilla but boy was it fantastic. My friend said the flautas tasted very fresh as if they were made very recently. I was a bit jealous at her ability to communicate with the servers in Spanish (I'm getting there, sort of). Last: The whole bill was under 20 bucks. We breathed a sigh of relief and satiation at that beautiful sight. I cannot believe there aren't more reviews for places like Cactus Cantina. You better work on your Yelp game, Wilmington! read more

I visit this place with my colleagues for lunch once in a while, and it never disappoints. It is reasonably priced (less than 10$ lunch), has a nice ambiance and is surely one of the best places to visit in downtown. Being a vegetarian, I am generally limited to a few options which are mostly modifications of dishes on the menu and most of the times destined to see my friends enjoy their food with me sitting with something that is unearthly. But at 'Cactus Cantina' I have 5-7 choices in the menu, and the food tastes great! The only downside is, they have only a couple of waitresses, hence if it is crowded you might wait a little longer to get your orders. But trust me the food is worth the wait! read more

I had such a good time at Cactus! Tony, the owner was amazing and quite entertaining. I enjoyed the drinks made by Paul and kisses to the chef because my Steak quesadilla was delicious!!!! read more

Called to ask a few questions about the place and got hang up on mid-sentence. Not to mention, the woman answered the phone with a simple "hello?" And when I asked if I had the right number for the cantina, she got an attitude. When I called back, I was greeted with more attitude. Was excited to try this place but they will not be getting my business after this experience. What a shame. read more

Tony was awesome! Bobby was fantastic as well. Great service! I loved the food and the drinks. We came for Cinco de Mayo and loved this place. Great food, great drinks, great service. The chocolate quesadilla was amazing! I'll be back. read more

Went in during lunch today and was seated. The waitress provided tortilla chips and dip and disappeared for over ten minutes, did not provide water or even ask if we wanted beverages. The dip was too spicy and caused me to go into a coughing spell. She seen I was distressed and still walked passed and didn't even ask if I needed or wanted water. Another group, of Caucasian men and women were seated beside us, several minutes after we arrived. When she did come towards us, she walked passed us and proceeded to take their order and provide water etc., like we did not exist. I decided immediately to get up and leave. I tried to speak with the manager regarding the incident and it fell on death ears; she totally disregarded everything I said as if it wasn't a big deal. I will not patronize an establishment that does not treat African American people with respect. This is unacceptable and I will ensure to tell everyone I know about this incident. read more

Love it! I will never go back to Qdoba again after eating here. The food is amazing, authentic and well priced.

Good food, fast, very kind staff. Zero complaints. I highly recommend going here. Hopefully this is long enough now to post as a review. It should not have to be so wordy for a review. I mean, go... it's worth it. read more

I've come to this lil hidden gem a few times for a quick sit down lunch and it's really yummy! The menu is giant with all the mexican fare you can think of (enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas, etc.) and they provide you with really freshly made chips and salsa. I usually get the enchiladas verdes which are amazing. It's inexpensive and not a fancy place so it's nice for a casual lunch. read more

Cactus Cantina is a hidden gem in downtown Wilmington, DE. If you work around Wilmington, drop here for a quick, tasty and fulfilling lunch. Plates are huge with fresh sauce, vegetables and they are are always happy to change few things here and there for you. Whenever I travel to Wilmington I will never miss a lunch here. read more

Cactus is one of my favorite places to go in manayunk! (And the bayou next door). The food and drink specials are great. Can't beat wing night and margs !!! read more

The food is good and reasonably priced and fast. It is Tex mex. Not very Mexican. The one star is due to the smell and lack of hygiene. We went for lunch and obviously, they had just cleaned the place, but the place smelled really bad. They must not be cleaning their cleaning cloths or mops. read more

Wow!! Went looking for a good mexican resturant and this one could not be beat!!! Ate 3 meals here on a week long vacation. Staff extremely accommodating. Loved the food read more

Recently had lunch there. Great taste. Family owned, neat place. Come early during lunch time to miss the crowd. Mon-Sat: 11am - 3pm Carry out available read more

Went back again and another 5 star meal! Both times I had a lunch special what was on the board as you walked in. Trying new items as I often get in a rut ordering the same ol' things. The food is amazing with great, quick service. read more

I went there for this first time for lunch this week. The reviews were really good so I was excited. When I got there the restaurant was empty and it smelled pretty bad. I decided to order lunch anyway and got enchiladas. They were really good. However that evening I got food poisoning. I was really really sick. I will not be going back to Cactus cantina. read more

Always great food. Never a bad meal. Reasonable prices. Most requested lunch place when out of town colleagues are here for work.

Have been going here for years. I'm never disappointed with the meal. They are also very happy to customize an order upon request. Definitely recommend. read more

There were only 2 ladies working the front of house during the weekday lunch rush-- and the food and service were still super quick! The al pastor tacos were great. The only reason for the '4' rating is because it was uncomfortably hot in the restaurant. There were ceiling fans but not in the dining area where we were seated. I will definitely be back! read more

Love this place, not the cleanest, not the prettiest, but the food is good and the price is right. My staple sit down Mexican restaurant. They now carry bottled water, after asking multiple times. read more