I went here to try a specific dish. The Jalapeño fried chicken fajitas are absolutely insane! They are real flavor explosion... I can't recommend them highly enough. They're on offer -- $4 off for the Wednesday special. Enjoy! read more

Food was good. Service was good. Outdoor dining was nice except for the dusty tables and occasional wind gusts. It was nice there were umbrellas to shade diners from the sun. Given all that, I'd say it was a nice meal, though in my opinion, a little pricey for a lunch portion at nearly $14. One taco, side of black beans and a side of cilantro rice. Free chips and salsa--which were also tasty by the way. Would I go again? Hmm, maybe. read more

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Is nice - busy for Friday, on the noisy side, but that could be expected. Server was very attentive for all the traffic. Started with the wings, which were amazing. The dry rubber is perfect and if you like cilantro, this is for you short rib enchilada was incredibly tender, and I would get that a minute get that again. The sauce on the crab and shrimp enchiladas I could literally just drink. It was so smooth and zingy- definitely a winner. Overall good experience great service and I could probably try everything on the menu at some point in time a winner in my book every time. read more

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The chips and salsa are good. Everything else is super mediocre. Everything. I keep trying to like this place but the food just isn't good.

From the perspective of a place to take the kids out to eat, great kids menu, using a free coupon for espinaca, great spicy margaritas, and price, Cactus Grill is 5 stars through and through. Taken from the perspective of wanting damn good entries, it's 3 stars at best, 2 for most of the menu. read more

My wife and I went on a Wednesday night! We were able to be seated right away. Chips and salsa provided at our table were really good and the customer service was good throughout! My wife got the fajita burrito and she overall thought it was good. I tried it and thought it'd be better if there was some lighter flavors like lettuce to balance the flavors. I personally got the jalapeno fajita fried chicken fajitas and it was really good! The chicken was cooked crisp which i liked a lot. Overall great experience! read more

Ambiance - clean, bright and smells smoky on entrance - I love a good smoky cooking scent! Food - top notch! Intro chips and salsa were good! Chips 5/5, but salsa may be more like 3/5 - I just found it a bit "typical" like a store bought salsa or something. But it was plenty tasty for us to enjoy it! All their lunch options cost. Bit less and come in smaller portions - ALLLLL of which tasted amazing. It came out pretty quickly too! Server was totally awesome, although her name escapes me. And although we did not indulge in the margaritas today, I've heard they're INCREDIBLE and not made from a mix. Just pure goodness!! read more

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The food was massive and seasoned to the gods. I got the fajita trio and it was so much for just two people. The serives was amazing we were asked if we needed refills and anything else , not to the point of being annoying, but receiving great service. The only complaint that I have is that when sitting next to the bar, there were plenty of fruit flies. I didn't see any in drinks or food , just annoying. read more

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We love this place for a quick and easy stop for Mexican food. We always prefer the outside seating so we can take our pup. We always order the Espinaca cheese dip and I always get a chicken enchilada and any of the taco options. My husband loves the chimichanga. The he margaritas are always good and LARGE. My favorite is the jalapeño margarita. We will definitely be back! read more

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Stumbled on this restaurant driving through Kansas. Food was really good. Fresh. Homemade tortillas and taco shells. The mahi tacos some of the best I've had. TVs all over restaurant to watch the game. Staff all friendly. Prompt service and prices were reasonable read more

Cactus Grill - Ground beef tacos and I mixed the beans and rice together - Mexican Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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I live a mile away from this Cactus Grill and have been many times. It can get super busy during prime hours, but I've never had to wait longer than 20 minutes. Highlights for me would be the chips and salsa along with the espinaca dip. Espinaca dip is a must every time and is one of the main reasons I frequent Cactus Grill. The chips are light and crispy and perfect for cheese dip. I've tried many menu items. My most frequent order is the house chimichanga. I'm not a huge fan of the rice options I've had here. I know Cactus Grill is tex-mex, but I prefer a more traditional Mexican rice rather than the desert or cilantro rice here. I also prefer the refried beans over the black beans. It can get pretty loud as it's typically busy. There are a few tvs generally playing sports. There's also a nice outdoor seating area for when the weather is nice. I generally enjoy Cactus Grill and will continue to dine here. I will say the service can be a bit inconsistent. I would probably go with 3.5 stars if I could but not there to go up to 4 stars. read more

Cactus Grill - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Great food and you can get in and out quickly on most days. When in KC area this is the Tex-mex version of Jose Peppers restaurant and better than Jose Peppers in my opinion. read more

This is a local chain tied to Jose Peppers. The food is consistent and the service is hit and miss, but a good quick place to get some good TexMex. I like stopping in after lunch, before dinner for a quiet place to do some work and get some good food. The chips and salsa are amazing! It has the feel of a TexMex place, so what you would expect. The avocado enchiladas and steak fajitas are amazing! Give it a try! read more

Cactus grill never disappoints! We started off with espinaca dip, loaded with chicken guac and fresco peppers, it was pretty good, no complaints. For Bev I got a frozen strawberry marg, very yummy and not too sweet! I know it's odd to order salmon at a Mexican restaurant but their blackened salmon always hits! Paired with cilantro rice, veggies and corn it was the perfect meal. Our server was very good! Definitely recommend! read more

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I come here often and would recommend in general. It can get busy during dinner time so there is sometimes a wait for a table. Their cheese dip is really good and one of the top reasons that I keep going back! I have loved the fish tacos. I would not recommend the wings or the poke bowl. There are many items on the menu that I still want to try out so I will continue to return! read more

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The food is very good and the quesadilla was cooked perfectly and tastes amazing the next food is Chips the chips tasted flavorful and well salted. The service is amazing and the food came within 20 minutes and the waiter checked in around every 10 minutes. Why I gave this a 3/5 was because there was a very long hair in my queso and i have short hair so it couldn't have been mine. The experience or rather ambiance was pretty good although it was a little loud. I hope you find this helpful. read more

Cactus Grill - Cheese Quesadilla and guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Showed up with two kids for dinner. The hostess asked if we wanted two kids menus. I replied yes. The waitress took our drink order and I mentioned they wioukd be ordering off the kids menu which was the only menu they had. She came back with full size drinks. My bill had $6 in additional soft drinks on it. When I pointed out soft drinks are included on the kids menu she argued and said only slushies are. I showed her the menu. She then argued and said only styrofoam drinks are included. I said you didn't bring that or offer that as an option. She shrugged her shoulders and kind of laughed and said she "had" to charge me. Overcharging a customer to increase the bill and tips is never ok. The food wasn't even good and I go to the Leawood location often and never have an issue with the food or service. Lukewarm queso and my fajitas had one tiny chunk of a pepper and all onions. Don't waste your time on poor service, mediocre food and dishonest pricing. read more

Service was quick. Food was good. Reasonably priced. We were a table of 11. Food came out quick and everyone seemed happy with what they got. Refills on drinks and chips about the only negative thing. Good acoustics was not to loud. We could talk to people at the other end of the table. read more

We went to Cactus Grill for dinner and it had changed. We used to go there over 30 years ago and moved across the city, so we started going to Jose Peppers because they are owned by the same company. We decided to try Cactus Grill and the food had changed and was a bit more up scale than Jose's Peppers. I had fish tacos and the host brought some chicken Morito to try and it was amazing but a bit spicy. The tacos were good and salsa unlike Jose's that is to hot, This was the salsa we used to buy by the gallon and was awesome. The menu items are a little different but really good. We will be going back for sure and would recommend their food!!!!!! read more

The grilled chicken quesadilla at Cactus Grill in Overland Park hit the spot during my lunch break! The guacamole, pico, & lettuce side to top your quesadilla with was super fresh. The chips were light and perfectly salted. Service was quick and very nice! read more

Cactus Grill - Grilled Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Good drinks. Service was not good. Food was also not great. Kinda pricey. Loud atmosphere

Holly absolutely made the experience. Her recommendations were spot on, and the service was excellent. We will be back again and make sure to ask for Holly next time. 10 out of 10! read more

Cactus Grill - Had a great night a cactus grill thanks to Holly. Her service was a 10 out of 10, so attentive in her suggestions were spot on. - Mexican Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Been going here since it opened. Recently changed menu and it wasn't great. The chicken mix in the tamale and taquitos is now a sweet bbq like chicken. No one at the table approved. No more sweet corn cake with entrees. Tacos seemed smaller but were still tasty. Queso was tasty. Beer was cold. The original Cactus Grill on 119th was amazing many years ago. This location was solid prior to the menu change. I urge ownership to re-think some things. read more

We ordered 3 salads for take out. (2) Mesquite Salmon salads and (1) Thai chicken salad. All three salads were delicious. Very good dressings. Pleasant staff, good food and fast service. read more

Service was good. The waiter was very attentive to our needs without asking such as water and checking on us when we first got the food and in the middle of our meal. The chimichanga was delicious and savory. Partnered with a nice side of rice made for a balanced meal. The tamales were good however, the sauce on top was a bit strong and got tiring over time. I switched the beans out for the mexican street corn and it was good but also had a strong kick of flavor. The rice was different from the chimichanga rice and had a somewhat curry flavor to it, which to my taste I was not a fan of. The ambiance was a relaxed night out with friends and family. There was booth seating and high top seating available. read more

Cactus Grill - House Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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It's great neighborhood Mexican- the chicken Monterey burrito is amazing! I'd say it's more modern Mexican (fresh mex) rather than traditional greasy Mexican food. Enjoyed a huge spicy margarita w my hubby! Wait is sometimes long but that just confirms it's a great spot! read more

I usually always take photos but of course spaced this time! The food was pretty good! I enjoyed the house salsa and chips. The chips were warm which is always a nice surprise!! I also tried the spicy margarita which was HUGE a little watery but overall a decent margarita. I had the ahi tuna bowl for lunch and it was great. I probably wouldn't choose this place when I'm craving Mexican food but I would come back. read more

I love the atmosphere and drinks...especially the margaritas. We usually have great service and last time I tried and loved the beef enchiladas. read more

We are a huge fan of Jose Peppers so when we realized that these two were connected - had to come check it out. It's essentially the same thing. Happy hour is tasty with lots of good options. Salsa and chips are fresh and keep em comin. Service was great. We always go with the chicken and avocado enchiladas which are a staple in my Mexican diet once a month. This place is cute and clean and service was fantastic. read more

I really enjoyed the food here, it tasted great for me. The servers here as well were amazing. Especially Jamie. She was serving us that day and she made it great. She was bringing us refills of food a lot and it was great. I don't think I deserve her, she is an amazing person. She also said a compliment about my bracelets and I felt happy that she noticed :D read more

This place is delicious. Complimentary chips and salsa-ask for spicy salsa so much better. Staff works as a team so pretty efficient-not a ton of chit chat. My chicken chorizo burrito with cream cheese and Jack cheese was sooooo good. The beans on the side were also very good but cilantro rice a tad heavy on the citrus. Cant wait to back and try so many things. Great happy hour too everyday of the week 3-6. read more

Cactus Grill - Chicken chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Our waitress, Gabrielle, was great and so quick with our chips, drinks, and food orders! She also gets a special shout-out for dealing with my needy friend's request for a certain taco that is not carried on your menu. Gabrielle made it happen even when my friend was not expecting it and a lot of restaurants would have immediately dismissed the thought. Props! All three of us shared the espinaca and guac which were both very delicious! I've ordered their jalapeno margarita before I knew that I needed to be productive after lunch so I went with the house marg instead. The jalapeno one comes in a much larger glass which was my hesitation even though it's an absolute delight. As for my entrée decision, their tacos are yummy but the Chicken Avocado Enchiladas caught my eye this time around and I was not disappointed. It was so good and I was so full even with it being the lunch portion....granted, I went to town on chips, cheese, and guac so that could have been the reason. Thanks for the pleasant experience and I'm sure we will have another team meeting here again very soon! read more

Cactus Grill - Chicken Avocado Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Felt like giving this restaurant another shot. Nothing has changed Service was fine but food was absolutely horrible. Manager was nice about it, but can't fix horrible food Will not be returning read more

I enjoyed my opening day dine-in experience. I liked the clean, new, and nice dining area with a long bar area (with TVs), a good mix of booths & tables, and contemporary background music. The menu prices were reasonable, with frequent email offers available, complimentary (and tasty) thin & crispy chips with medium chunky salsa, and nice happy hour eats & drinks (3 - 6 pm daily), while the service was welcoming, cheerful, and efficient. I have enjoyed other area Cactus Grill / Jose Peppers locations, and I'm happy to have this new location in my 'hood. Make sure you come hungry. Very nice! read more

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I would not recommend the enchiladas. They were greasy and had a negligible amount of sauce.

A long hair was found in our espinaca. Manager didn't even take the time to come over to our table. Not a great experience and will not be back. read more

Loved the sweet carnitas burrito and one of our favorites, Parmesan encrusted quesadillas. The chips are the best. Just the right amount of salt on them. read more

Nice waiter. I would have given this place a much higher rating were it not for the over excessive use of salt in the food to the extent that all you cannot taste the flavor of the food. The chips were high quality bc they were thin and crispy but again overly salted. I won't be returning. read more

Weeknight evening at 5:45. It was busy, but we didn't have to wait. Chips and salsa - they serve with a mild salsa that's tomato-y and chunky. We asked for the hot which was blended and well seasoned. It's a personal preference thing! I tried the Margherita Chicken. It was WONDERFUL. The veggies were perfectly cooked, the pesto was fresh and the mesquite grilled chicken was tasty. I'd order again but I'd skip the corn - too much mayo for my taste! I'm not interested in dragging service these days but that's where the experience could have gone from 4 to 5. Regardless, we'll be back! read more

Cactus Grill - Margherita Chicken - Excellent! - Mexican Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Our first visit to the Cactus Grill in southern Overland Park was quite a disappointment. Beginning with the employee we spoke to on the phone to take our take-out order. This woman, upon being told we wanted to place an order to pick up said "Just a second." We then heard her say to a co-worker "What do I do if somebody wants to pick up an order?" The co-worker said "Give it to 'em." When My wife went into the restaurant 20 minutes later, she stood near the register for several minutes without being acknowledged by an employee. She finally spotted a sign, not facing the front door, indicating carry-out orders should be picked up at the end of the bar. While standing in that location, she saw cardboard box full of sliced limes sitting on the flooring in the kitchen. An employee in the kitchen picked up an empty box nearby and as he did so, some residual liquid in the otherwise empty box sloshed out and landed in the box of sliced limes. The employee didn't seem to notice. The entire time she was in the restaurant my wife was not greeted by an employee. All that was said to her is "Have you been helped yet." We have dined and received carry- out from a sister restaurant, Jose Peppers, near 143rd and Metcalf for many years. There has not been a single negative experience at that location in about 100 visits. We will drive the extra two or three miles to that location in the future. read more