This is my second review. I must say that the food has gotten slightly better, like they finally figured it out. Customer service was very good, attentive, and polite. The ambiance inside is very festive, lots of classic Mexican colors and decorations. My only real complaint is how expensive it is! It was $64 for two? i could have eaten prime rib for that price! I could have eaten at the South Point and had steaks and mimosas for that price! That's just crazy. I wanted to give this place one more chance, but I think I'm done here. A human can only eat so much food, and that price is just way too much. I love food, and I love trying different places, but I think I love my $$$ more.. read more

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AVOID THIS PLACE!!! This is not just a bad buffet -- it is shockingly awful, the worst Mexican food I've ever tasted and surely the worst AYCE experience of my entire life. And I'm not even a picky eater. Do yourself a favor: even cheapest Golden Corral is better than this. I usually don't complain about restaurants because everyone has different tastes, but you can feel the GREED here. Extremely limited food choices, everything made from the cheapest ingredients possible. Nothing here tastes like effort, care, or even basic seasoning. The worst part -- something I've never seen at any buffet -- is their unbelievably stupid setup. All the food is locked behind a glass case, and you have to stand in line and ask the staff to serve you every single time you want anything. It's slow, inconvenient, and you can't choose your own portions. You either choke down all they give you or deal with the awkwardness of leaving food behind. It honestly feels like they designed it this way so you'd be too embarrassed to go back for asking for more food. It's manipulative, it's cheap, and it ruins the entire experience. For around $30 per person, you have so many better buffet options in Las Vegas/ Henderson with far superior, premium food and more diverse option. And if you're thinking of coming here to "try authentic Mexican cuisine," please don't. This is an embarrassment to authentic Mexican food. I'm easygoing, I've eaten Mexican food everywhere, and my husband is Mexican -- if I say this is terrible, believe me, it's terrible. I don't know what the trick they do to get people's reviews with such good rating. I've never strongly hated a restaurant before, but this one earned it. If you don't understand why, go try it -- you'll end up just as frustrated as I was. read more

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I was so looking forward to my visit here! My friends and I went for lunch. It was 28 dollars for all you can eat. It reminds me more of cafeteria style dining. I tried the tamales, chili rellenos, machaca, calabasitas, plantains, beans, rice, enchiladas. My friends tried the same, including carnitas, gorditas. Of everything I tried I would recommend the carnitas and machaca! The Machaca was the most flavorful! The waitress was nice and friendly, taking care to keep our glasses filled. There is no sign to request tortillas, so if you haven't been and want to try, ask for them. Would I go again? Probably not. No pictures to post. read more

Decided to try this for breakfast, bad idea. The food was OK, just not alot of choices. What killed it for me was the price. $32 for breakfast? I mean seriously, that's ridiculous. I had calabacitas, beans and 2 pork tamales. The tamales were OK, not great. The calabacitas were pretty fresh, but no cheese in them which was odd. The beans were good, refried and hardy. Also had corn and flour tortillas, and a fried jalapeño. You can't really mess those up honestly. The tortillas were nothing special to be honest. The one thing i did enjoy was the churros. Very fresh and warm, encrusted in sugar and cinnamon, so good! I would have rated this place a 3 if the price was half off. The service was great, everyone was nice but this place is a rip off. read more

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Cactus Mexican buffet is a must go to when going to Las Vegas! My husband and I are visiting from Pasadena, California and found this place on instagram last year, and ever since we make sure to come here anytime we come to Vegas. Their service is amazing!! Jesenia the owner (sorry if the name is spelled wrong) but she is amazing she is soooo sweet, always smiling and making sure everyone is taken care of. It's such a nice clean environment, and the food is sooo fresh and delicious! I can't wait to come back again. Their menudo is to die for and all of their entrees are sooo yummy! read more

So glad we tried this place. I have seen them all over tik tok so we decided to give them a try. The staff is friendly and the waitress is attentive. The food tastes like someone's abuela is back in the kitchen cooking. There was not one thing we didn't like. My favorite dish was there albondigas soup. It was perfectly seasoned and the veggies were cooked just right. The meatballs were tender and flavorful. The papas con chorizo Gordita was so delicious. I would also recommend the barbocoa tacos. They have found the perfect balance most buffets miss. They have moderate amount of food on their buffet, but it's more than enough items to satisfy all, and all the food is perfectly cooked. The only thing I would like to see is more dessert options. This buffet is worth paying a visit to. read more

Trying Out a "New To Us" Mexican Restaurant. Friendly, Professional Service, Good Authentic Mexican Food. "ALL You Can Eat" Buffet, Great Veterans & Senior Discounts. Excellent Menudo. Comfortable Seating Booths. Highly Recommend it. Only Downside is its Only Breakfast & Lunch. We Will Add it to Our Eatting Spots for Our Guests. read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Cactus Mexican Buffet Breakfast & Lunch on Sunset Road in Henderson is a great restaurant serving authentic Mexican Cuisine. First time here for breakfast. Love the Comfy Festive atmosphere and the music playing in the background. Prices are $24.99+ tax for Adults. $11.99+ tax for Children (4-10). Drinks Included with Free Refills there is a Drink List on the Tables. Specialty Drinks are available for purchase. A good variety of food options starting with a Gordita Station, Stews from Menudo and Pozole, Rice, Beans, Chicken Enchiladas, Green and Red Sauce Chilaquiles, Chille Rellenos, some Breakfast items, Omelette Station at Breakfast time, Fruit and Dessert Station and Condiment Station. Breakfast served from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Lunch served from 12:00pm - 4:00. Lunch items available from Tacos, Fajitas and more. Nice friendly staff and great service keeping up with the cleanliness of the tables, buffet line and everything else. I like that the staff serves the guests at the buffet line. We walked out happy and our bellies full. Looking for a new restaurant to try this is the place. read more

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If you are looking for a authentic cozy Homestyle Cooking like you walk into your grandma's house or a friend's house that welcome you to have dinner or party it's like that type of cooking. . When you first enter you will have to pay first and then they will see you and then you go to the buffet line and they will serve you because there is no self-serve. . The buffet is included with soda juice and coffee. I had their coffee and it was really good with spices and cinnamon. Also we did get a Diet Coke as well. . For the buffet line it went pretty quick and did you serve you and ask if you need more portion or less or if you like a specific piece you would just let them know. . I went during Thanksgiving weekend so they did have something special which they did have a whole turkey. They also had a pineapple and strawberry tamale which was different and homemade and it was on the sweet side like a pastry. They also have your Savory tamale as well with jalapeno and cheese or pork tamale. . They also have your Mexican soup like menudo and pozole which was really authentic and I really like the menudo because it has the beef stomach in it. The pozole has a lot of chickpeas and chunks of pork with ribs too. I also like how the garnish was not self-served so you can put as much onions and cilantro and any spices you need for the soup. . I really like their steak fajita with cactus stir fry it was really great and the meat wasn't dry and it was actually flavorful and had a nice tenderness to it. . They also have a lamb leg or beef leg I wasn't sure what it was but it was really great and I do love the presentation where they do cut pieces out of it to serve you. You do not get the bone but there is a big bone attached to the meat while they're cutting it for you. . They also have your chili relleno which was really authentic and it was a great texture and flavor. They also have your chips and salsa with guacamole and different sauces at the bar where you can self serve. . Overall I really like the cooking because it really reminds me of walking into a friend's house that welcomes you to their party and you get to try their cooking. It's very cozy and a nice selection to choose from. The price was about 30 bucks for an adult and 10 percent off for seniors. Thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. read more

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Food was very delicious and with many authentic flavors. I was not too happy with being charged 8 dollars for the Horchata since it was nothing extraordinary or extravagant. I think they should have horchata in their included drinks since it is a staple in the Mexican cuisine just like drinking Coke-Cola. The ambiance is nice, good music playing, servers in the buffet area are attentive. The dessert area does need some attention since it is a small area and during my visit didn't get much options besides mini concha's and cookies. Was able to get some fresh churros which was glad to see they offer that. I am glad that a restaurant like this does exist since you can try many delicious Mexican dishes but dont get fooled to pay too much for regular horchata drink. read more

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Food is unbelievable good, a lot of home flavors... the environment is 100% for the whole family, people at the front desk at friendly an bilingual, great service overall. read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Menudo! (Heaven) - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

The Cactus Mexican Buffet is super welcoming with a check in for the waitlist right near the door. There isn't a ton of seating to wait inside. They offer all the favorites and some cool specialty non-alcoholic drinks. It was super busy and staff checked in a bunch. The buffet area was clean and labeled and staff serving were friendly. My favorite things were the tamales, plantains, chilaquiles, and rice pudding. Everything was very well seasoned and warm. I got the strawberry horchata, which was super creamy but the strawberry on it was a bit wilted. My only concern was that certain parts of the restaurant in the dining area and the restroom were not as clean as they could be. It was a great value and I'd definitely return for another visit to try the items I couldn't this time around. read more

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I came, I tried, I crossed it off my list. $24.99 for adults, $28.17 with tax (WOW), drinks included. I don't want to be too critical because the place was packed and forming a line. I heard the owner telling customers that it was family owned and used authentic family recipes. They were raving but it was too authentic for someone who grew up eating at Macayo Vegas. The posole soup was ok and I liked the green sauce on the chilaquiles, but there was no fried eggs or meat to put on it. The "pork" was nothing but pork fat. Seriously, no meat just pieces of floppy sloppy pork fat. No tacos, burritos or enchiladas. The chile Relleno had no sauce but was ok with a little guacamole. I don't know where the deserts were but I couldn't find them. When I tried to ask they all spoke Spanish. The server who brought me a coke was very sweet. For that price I expect meat. Very disappointing. read more

Hoy miércoles Celebramos el cumpleaños de mi esposo en Mexican Cactus Buffet en Henderson y fue excepcional. La atmósfera es cálida y el lugar está muy limpio. La comida deliciosa, especialmente las Gorditas y Calabasitas, que fueron mis favoritas. Todos en la familia encontraron algo que les gustó, y el servicio fue amable y atento. Recomendaría este lugar al 100%! read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Birthday celebration - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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What a great find. We had to drive to Costco for work and hadn't eaten yet. After a quick search in the area, I came across Cactus Mexican Buffet. I LOVE chilaquiles and they had it. So my husband and I decided to try it. Wow! The food is great. It's prepared in small batches so what you're eating hasn't been sat out all day. We had chilaquiles, chile relleno, enchilada, gorditas, elote, tamales and more. It was all VERY GOOD. The staff were all so sweet. The ambiance is awesome. Not stuffy and not dingy. I'm excited to come back. $25/person for great food and all you can drink soft drinks is well with it. read more

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Solid 4 star food was hot and delicious great flavor friendly staff clean environment will definitely be back

Food was ok. Based on a buffet it was what you expected. Very clean and good service. I did like that they have kid friendly food as some kids only wants fries or nuggets stuff like that. I will say it's called cactus MEXICAN buffet but the don't JUST have Mexican food. So keep that in mind. For the price it's ok read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Outside of building - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

I would absolutely recommend this place. Food was amazing, service was outstanding. Victor was very attentive & always made sure you had everything you needed. The ambiance makes it a very comfortable setting. read more

The service was excellent, but the food was just okay since it's a buffet-- all you can eat. However, they require you to line up each time you want to get food, and you may need to do this multiple times for additional servings. For example, when you're ready for your next plate, you'll have to wait in line, unlike simply grabbing what you want. I understand the reasoning, but it feels somewhat restrictive. The price per person is $30, which includes drinks, but only some drinks are included; others require a separate payment. We visited on a busy Saturday around noon, which was quite crowded. read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

I was there and had a few complaints... Food was very bland no flavor even the tamales seemed to have been bought from Walmart dry no flavor . The aguas frescas at $8 was a joke They charge automatic gratuity yet they don't give you service you have to get up and get your own stuff , the drinks took them like 10 minutes to come and take the order and after that it was hard to get their attention. The place was dirty and understaffed took like 15 minutes as you wait in line to get food as they serve you . Take your money elsewhere where ! read more

I believe it's great for the price. The Chilaquiles's were outstanding and so are other meats like the chili Colorado. I would highly recommend it. I think you would get your moneys worth. The place is pretty standard inside which is very clean. read more

This Mexican buffet is so DELICIOUS AND FLAVORFUL! We were greeted by the actual owner. She is very professional and extremely nice. I called before to see what food they had available as it was already close to lunch time. She actually took the time to look for me and made me aware of what was still available. She also came by several times to check knThey have soo much food items to choose from. I love the variety of choices that they have. The decorations and ambiance is so thoughtfully decorated and very festive. I LOVE the cactus Christmas tree, so stinkin cute, what a great idea!!! We are definitely coming back. Thank you for warm hospitality and service! read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Cactus Christmas Tree - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

I only give 2 stars because the service was very good. Not impressed with the food I tried cheese/jalepeno tamale-very small,dry, not impressive just okay. Pazole was good Chile rellano was dry- did not like Shrimp with veggies - shrimp not cleaned, big turn off. I thought flavor could have been turned up. Limited desert. I usually love Mexican food- I was very disappointed, couldn't wait to try this place. The cost was $60+ for 2 Not for me. read more

Que bonito rinconcito! Este lugar tiene. La comida casera más rica te reciben con una sonrisa las meseras son súper amables ahora LA COMIDA ESTÁ RIQUÍSIMA DESDE LAS GORDITAS AL POZOLE todo hecho con sabor y amor! El ambiente se siente familiar y por lo que nos platican este negocio es familiar muchas felicidades sigan así At una clienta satisfecha read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Pozole,gorditas,tamales/buffet mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Food was good, nothing bad, nothing great. Price needs a coupon, or serious appetite. Could benefit from some kind of ice cream.

Came here on a Tuesday after seeing a couple highly positive YouTube videos. Was excited to hear about a Mexican buffet in my hometown of Henderson. I knew the Yelp reviews were all over the place, either 5's or 1's. I decided to be a glass half full guy and hope for the best. Instead I found myself agreeing more with the lower scores, but they're not deserving of a 1... could make the argument for a 2 though. People are friendly but have an inexperienced vibe, like a bunch of young kids running a restaurant for their parents and the parents aren't around. Lacking the care, finesse and experience that maturity brings. The videos I watched got me excited about the flautas, tacos and chile rellenos but on this day they had none of those items! I heard about the rotating menu, but to have none of those and no enchiladas either, paying $50 for 2 is a bit disappointing to say the least for a Mexican buffet. Thankfully they had tamales otherwise it would have been a total outrage. They had 3 soups, rice, beans and a few stews. Roast chicken and "fajita" beef which was very sad -- boiled, tough and flavorless of the cheapest possible cuts of beef. The desserts were rice pudding, yogurt and churros. Churros were super stale. What a bummer. In summary I'd say it's perfectly ok to have a simple menu as long all of things on the menu are done really well. Unfortunately that's not the case. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't enough to justify that price with hardly any protein options on the buffet. This was more along the lines of a $12 value to me, but it's double that. The good news is that they're getting customers and they seem to have a concept that's high in demand for the area. They have an opportunity to make this a great spot. But they need: Bigger variety of popular items More consistency of day to day offerings, or at least a set schedule of when they feature certain items -- I'm not trying to roll the dice and hope I get lucky Put more love into their dishes -- the fajita beef was the opposite of that If they do those things and give off more a vibe of pleasing the customers instead of saving / making money, they could be a big hit in the neighborhood. More love in their food needed though. With that said, I'll wait a few months to see if they make some of these changes otherwise time to move on to the next. read more

The food was very good I like how they help us out right away They serve you you're food in the buffet u just ask what u like The taste of food is very Mexican authentic Food was 10/10 Very clean and they had lots of parking and easy to find read more

From the moment you walk into Cactus Mexican Buffet, you're greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. The staff not only welcomes you but also walks you through the buffet options before taking your payment. The space is cozy, with sparkling clean booths and classic, comforting décor that feels like home. The buffet itself may be modest for now, but every dish is packed with flavor. They're planning to expand soon, and I can't wait to see what the extended buffet line will bring. Even with the current offerings, everything is absolutely delicious. The star of the show? The pozole. Made from their mother's recipe, it's perfectly seasoned, with pork so tender it falls right off the bone. Other standouts include: Tamales and chile rellenos - tender, meaty, and perfectly cooked. Gorditas, chilaquiles, and an omelet station for a hearty start. A cold bar and desserts to round things out. And don't underestimate the papas--a simple potato dish bursting with spice and flavor that you'll keep going back for. I also love that this is a family-owned spot--you can taste the care in every dish. Breakfast here runs about $25 per person before tax and tip, and trust me, you'll easily get your money's worth (and then some!). If you're looking for a flavorful, homey breakfast buffet, Cactus Mexican Buffet deserves to be on your list. I can't wait to become a regular. read more

This place is AMAZING. Don't sleep on it! This is where Mexicanos come for Mexican brunch. Don't come here for fancy buffet expectations. While everything is super clean, well-timed, and fresh, this is a chill spot with music and groups visiting over good food in close-ish quarters. Awesome smells and vibes! Excellent service as always! read more

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This place is really really good food is very tasty and the service is very friendly. I highly recommend and I will be back.

I can not express how satisfying there food is with a big variety of food service with a smile since you walking from the front the waiters and the servers we have been coming since the open and even meet the big boss the cook who's wonderful hands makes thus delicious food hope they keep growing and keep the good job of the presentation of our Mexican culture I forgot to add that this a family owned restaurant there kids are waiters and there so friendly and humble is nice to see them happy every time we come read more

My uncle was visiting town and in the mood for good tripe menudo. The buffet style allowed him to consume 5 full bowls along with the other food! I noticed the prior reviews of the menudo were mixed, but when we went the soup base was rich and flavorful. The meat chunks were hearty. Perhaps they made improvements because on this day we loved it! The manager and staff consistently walked around to make sure our empty plates were removed and any requests were met! Thank you Yesenia! read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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Very friendly and clean. They have the parole. It was flavorful and the pork was tender. The caramelized plantains were yummy. Actually I didn't have anything that didn't like. read more

Fast & super friendly service & clean & spacious (1 awkward corner though - people are facing us directly). Food was delicious! This is a new favorite place for us!! :) What we had pozole, menudo, tacos de asada & carnitas gorditas, etc etc etc omg sooo much to choose from and we're still not done. Taking a break for the next round. Dessert platanos, arroz con leche, fruit ...I have no room left.. happy new customer. read more

Great customer service & the food is AMAZING!!! Spent my birthday here and I loved how they made me and my family feel special. The family that runs this place is very professional and curteous to their customers! I even joined their loyalty program I love the idea for a Buffet! read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Family restaurant that treats you like family - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Great food, service and vibe! All the food was served fresh and they had a very good selection of food. read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Strawberry Horchata and Limon Con Chia - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Excellent food so authentic and full of flavor,Excellent customer service we will be back this is our go to when visiting Vegas. Thank you to the owner for making us feel like family. Thank you Joseph for your excellent service. Blessings The Navarro's read more

If you are looking for good Mexican food, home cooked flavor and lots of it... come here. This restaurant had super service, the wait staff were terrific and it's all you can eat. A little aways from the strip, but well worth the 10-15 minute drive. read more

Not enough food variety. Is not really a Buffett cause they serve you. So people that don't speak Spanish struggle For the price I prefer rampart Buffett . read more

Rice veggies ckn tamales gorditas chili relanos tacos beef steak ranchero all excellent flavors clean restaurant nice friendly staff family owned come support them read more

Cactus Mexican Buffet - Mexican Near Me - Henderson, Nevada