We can't say enough good things about cactus racks... The service was amazing. The food was so great, good pricing, & fun atmosphere. And the owners even came over to our table to make sure that everything was done just right. They have this homemade cheese sauce that is fantastic and their onion rings were so good and had a great flaky crust and they came with a fantastic homemade ranch dressing. Absolutely delicious cheesecake too! read more

Cactus Racks - Amazing Cheesecake - Sports Bars Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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This was my Philly after an explanation that my order of extra meat wouldn't fit in the bun. Got a Chicago Dog as well and it's 1/8lb of dog for $8.99. Obv draw your own conclusion. read more

Cactus Racks - Philly - Sports Bars Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

I had the Double Smash Burger. It was delicious. Juicy, tender, cooked perfectly. Fries were fresh, crispy and seasoned well. Service is great. Don't let the pool hall scare you away, it's in its own space next to the restaurant. read more

My husband thinks the Chicago style hot dog is the best in town. Best in town award from me is the cheese cake! To be honest I find it difficult to find something on their menu that I enjoy. Meat balls are about the only choice or maybe chicken strips. Their food is very good just limited if you are not into the hot dog Chicago stuff. read more

This may be the worst restaurant in Cave Creek. Service is also poor. The Philly cheesesteak looked absolutely disgusting and tasted worse. Then there was the Italian beef and sausage combo that tied the cheesesteak in the looks department but edged it out in the taste test. Even though there's was absolutely no seasoning and it was the worst Italian beef I've ever had. But it bested the hard fatty sausage that was the other half of the combo. All of this served on a stale roll only made somewhat edible from the greasy peppers. The french fries were good though. The $8 fried ravioli weren't bad as an appetizer but you only get 6 of these little squares the size of a quarter. We were the only ones in there at 4;30 for happy hour and now I know why. Drive past this joint and hit one of the other good restaurants in Have Creek. read more

Well, I really wanted to love the Italian beef here so I didn't have to drive down to Portillo's, but sadly, I cannot rave about it. Hot dogs were good (its a hot dog), fries were good, the Italian beef as far as tenderness, dipped just right, good peppers and bread BUT so darned salty I could barely eat it. I had to drink something after each bite just to try and kill the salt. The cheese sauce for my fries also cannot compare to the one at Portillos. They have that solid yellow smooth cheesy sauce. Here it is lumpy, is the only way to describe it and kind of runny. Barely any real cheesy flavor to it, but the texture was off. Anyway, maybe I 'll try some other things but go elsewhere for my beef sandwich. read more

I just discovered this place 3-4 weeks ago, when searching for a place to play pool, without having to deal with the typical pool hall vibe. And wow, what a gem this has been! From my first visit, I was warmly greeted by one of the owners, Jairo, and he happily explained that he and the other owners had just recently reopened this place with the express goal of creating a family friendly spot that people could enjoy good food and drink, while playing some pool in a safe, well-lit environment, instead of the stereotypical biker bar scene. When I met the other owners, they echoed the previous statements about building a family friendly hang out for the local community. I had more or less stopped playing pool some 20-25 years ago, expressly because of wanting to avoid any sketchy environments and tough crowds, so this was music to my ears! Since that first visit, I have returned multiple times with my wife, and we've always been greeted by name... Hey! Welcome back, Anthony!... and have enjoyed friendly service and exactly the kind of environment they had promised. We've tried a variety of their food, drinks, and desserts (check out the pictures), and most items rate above average for comparable venues, with a special tip of the hat for their homemade desserts! (Although those fries and onion rings are killer too!) They have a full bar and good beer selection to check out as well. Now, as for the main attraction for me, those pool tables? Wow, these Diamond tables are among the nicest I've ever had the privilege of playing on! No ripped or stained cloth. Perfectly level. True rails. Tight pockets. Regularly cleaned and polished pool balls. They have a decent selection of house cues for folks just checking it out, but you'd also feel right at home bringing in your own cue to play more seriously. They have all sorts of regular players, leagues, and tournaments too! I'm still working on shaking the rust off my game, but it has been such a fun experience, and on occasion I've even enjoyed some humbling lessons from playing the regulars or owners. (Yes, they aren't just business people... they actually enjoy the game, and shoot really well too!) The North side of town has been sorely lacking a spot like this, and if my review hasn't made it clear, I'm thrilled they are here! Please consider stopping in to check it out for yourself, so that we can support this local business, and continue to enjoy it for years to come! read more

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Popped in for my first visit to meet friends, check it out and shoot some I didn't sample the menu but I've heard good things. I met Shawn the owner, nice guy very approachable. I look forward to going back soon. I've already told a few friends they need to go take a look look read more

Double smashburger! Definitely the best burger in Cave Creek and it's not even close. Fries were fantastic. Looking forward to trying other stuff on the menu after my 1st trip was so good. read more

I wanted to take a picture before taking a bite but couldn't help myself. Great service and staff. read more

Cactus Racks - Nobody puts ketchup on a hotdog!!! Nobody! - Sports Bars Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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Ordered 2 Philly cheesesteak sandwiches with fries meat was greasy and smelled horrible the fries tasted like fish because the oil must of been old! Ate 4 bites then left the plate the "waitress" never asked if there was anything wrong even with a full plate of food left in front of me, not welcoming at all, unless you're a regular don't eat there had terrible food poisoning that night read more

This place promotes Drama. Idk if it's because of the pool hall or what. I was attacked by a drunk customer. Yelled at by a young waitress. Scolded by a mature bartender. Asked to leave by the younger owner & then the older owner did nothing. As a customer who went in for dinner.. to get that type of treatment by staff was unprofessional & unacceptable. I had the Chicago Dog. It was good. But not worth being insulted & treated like shit, & then kicked out !?!?!? DON'T-RECOMMEND !!!!! DRAMA !!!! read more

Rack's has one of the best smash burgers I've eaten! The cheese steak is tasty and huge. The Italian Beef is amazingly authentic ( and when they say beef, they mean beef! Let's not forget the cheese cake, I crave it all the time. I've only done takeout and order ahead and has been ready within 15 minutes of my call. I'm happy that it's here. read more

very good food. attention to details. good vibe from the servers and feels like home. ya i be from chi-rac NO EFFEN KETXHUP on your dogs. that's blasphemy and just plain dumb. drag it through the garden ! Have yourself an Old Style and a shot of Malort! read more

We had the beef sandwich. It was great tasting. Dipped just right with great flavor! Also had a few buffalo wings. They were just as good. Friendly staff and a great menu of Chi Town favorites. A nice clean environment. We will be back! read more

I love how this place has been remodeled, it's family owned. Everything I've tried has been delicious. Prices are reasonable unlike the previous bbq restaurant. I especially like the servers, they work their butts off but are always so cheerful. I played some pool, really nice tables and super nice people playing at the tables. I will definitely come back here! read more

I know they are new. Service from Wendy was great. No drink menu although it's a full bar. A specialty drink menu would be good. Pasta with pesto and chicken and my husband Philly cheesesteak were so-so. Side salad was ok. Dressing was bottled. the ambiance is cleaner than the predecessor restaurant. No greeting when we entered. Owner was there and no enthusiasm from him. Just talking about people who order a Chicago Dog with ketchup. If you want to play pool/billiards, this might be your spot. We probably won't return read more

Absolutely excellent food and service is extraordinary too! We have come several times and tried different things! All are fantastic!! read more

Great spot for family and fun. I've tried a handful of dishes and haven't been disappointed with anything. I love the burgers!

Good food, great service, and free pool. Good spot to hang with the boys. Definitely recommend.

Awesome place. I'm so happy the new owners have come in and saved the place. The food is great (Awesome burger, brand new frier putting out perfect fried apps, and a decent selection/variety). It looks and feels clean, inviting, and we have gotten great service even though they're working out the kinks with the re-opening. I'm not sure why/how some crazy lady gets her Trump hatred (TDS) into a yelp review on a restaurant, but that tells you something about her character. Take the family to check out Cactus and you won't be disappointed. read more

I've gone to Cactus Racks many times for lunch and dinner. They have a very diversified menu. Everything I've had to eat was superb. The smashburger is outstanding. As good or better than the high end burger joints. Also, the sausage and pasta dish is very authentic and tastes like Grandma's. Their meatball sub is killer. You should really stop in give it try. I think you'll really be happy with the food. Also, they have the best French fries in town. Mmmmmmmm. read more

The new look in here is great ! Friendly and clean. The food came out way fast and it was delicious gotta say that's my new favorite burger fat and juicy! Give this place a shot it's well worth a visit read more

The cheesy Italian sandwich is amazing. Great service. Debra and Wendy where on target. Lynn the owner was there, and us as sweets as could be. Would recommend. read more

Service is awesome! The food comes out super quick and good quality. The owners and staff are amazing and super helpful with everything. What they did with the pool hall! We loved coming here as a family to shoot pool and eat some good food! read more

The food was phenomenal and so was the service. I would highly recommend anyone to come and dine or play pool here.

Five of us for dinner - had burgers, chicken sandwich and pasta - all good. The burger size was generou and cooked perfectly, the bun was fresh, the fries and onion rings were very good. We are picky about eating fresh, good quality food and were happy to see that was the case here. The service was great - the owners were very nice. We played pool while waiting for our food to arrive - which was nice to have something to do while waiting (but the wait was not long) - and played a few more times after dinner. Our teen granddaughter enjoyed it. Overall a nice evening. We'll be back. read more

Great service and fantastic food. Brought my friends whose wife is from the Chicago area.She raved about the Chicago hot dog so much that she ordered another one. Also loved the onion rings. I had the chicken sandwich which allowed me to customize what i wanted on it with many choices. It was great. We met the owner who came to our table . She was so pleasant to talk to. This was my second time here and my friends said they plan on coming back as well. Keep up the good work. A great addition to the community! read more

Great wings; love the light crispy crunch. Extremely friendly and courteous staff and ownership.

Friendly, great food, and good pool tables. Big improvements over past tenants. Wait staff are courteous and well trained.