I loved this place so much It's beautiful, the views & vibes were immaculate. Our server was so welcoming and helpful with the menu. The food was really nice, and the drinks.....were the bomb.com Me and my partner live in Edmonds..BUT I will make sure we drive back there for another date night! read more

Came back for brunch salad. Loved the steak salad and the chipotle prawn salad . Fresh ingredients and good portion (though I won't complain if I had more prawns in my salad) This location also has an amazing view if you get lucky with a window seating read more

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A MUST!!! We are visiting Seattle for the weekend and it's been an amazing trip. The locals told us to take the water Taxi to West Seattle and visit city of Alki and eat at Cactus. 10/10 PLACE!! Ask for ANDREW - our server was the best service we've had nearly ever. The food, amazing, the margaritas and mojitos so good, and the views were right on the water. This is a SEATTLE MUST!! read more

Cactus Alki Beach is hands down my favorite location especially in the summer The vibe here is unmatched with the beach right there... it's the perfect place to relax, eat good food, enjoy good drinks, and just soak everything in. Every visit feels like a mini getaway. Honestly, everything on the menu is good and they have so many options. Every dish I've tried has been super flavorful and consistently hits. The birria tacos were delicious, and the chicken fried chicken is the ultimate comfort meal. They also have a fire feature in the bar area, which makes it such a cozy spot to sit, especially when it cools down. Such a nice touch that adds to the whole experience. And the customer service? Always excellent. Friendly, attentive, and consistent every single time. If you want great food, amazing vibes, and a great beachside dining spots in Seattle... this is the place. I'll be back every summer, no question read more

Cactus Restaurants - Alki Beach - Quesabirria Tacos with rice + beans - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Set up this account just so I can tell everyone just how bad this place is. We made reservations for yesterday evening, dinner. When we arrived, we were told it would be another 20 minutes. 40 minutes later, we were told another 20 minutes. In total, we waited almost an hour PAST our reservation time to be seated. We should have walked away at that point, as the choice to stay led to an even worse time. It was easily 15 minutes before the server bothered to acknowledge us, and even then, barely put down our waters before saying "I have to go" and he took off. Not to be seen again for another 15 minutes. We had to flag done one of the many bussers to get our server. When our server finally graced us with his presence, he gave me an attitude when I asked for a real, physical menu. I do not believe in scanning a QR code to see the menu--that's BS. Offering me a menu is part of the presentation, part of why I pay outrageous prices when I eat out. When I asked for the menu, he points to the QR code and says "is this not good enough for you?" No, sir, it is not. And if it were, I wouldn't be asking for a menu! The food was as horrid as the service. My chicken fajitas were burned onto the bottom of the cast iron pan. I had to physically scrape the damn thing to get any food off of it. The chicken was not seasoned, tasted like they just grabbed a chicken breast from the fridge and threw it on the grill. Absolutely no flavor other than BURNT. I got three corn tortillas for a large order of fajitas. THREE. Is this some kind of a joke? My partner got a chimichanga that was the size of a two Gino's pizza rolls. I'm not even kidding. They should have called it a "Quarter Chimi" on the menu. How embarrassing for this place! When I asked for some salsa to wash down this dry, burnt, inedible thing they call food in this restaurant, I wasn't brought any salsa at all. I was brought three bottles of hot sauce. I didn't ask for hot sauce. I asked for salsa. Do they not know the difference? OH and did I mention that YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR CHIPS & SALSA???? Yes, folks, a restaurant named Cactus that serves Mexican food makes you pay $6 for chips and salsa. Something every Mexican establishment just automatically brings to your table. Isn't that one of the things we love about Mexican restaurants, the chips and salsa that just arrives at the table without asking? Cactus states on its menu that it is "Tex/Mex" and that it is "not traditional". I guess calling oneself Tex/Mex is supposed to take them off the hook for: 1) bad service, 2) horrible food, and 3) eye watering prices for what you get. My advice: RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! There are many other, better places to eat on the same street and in the nearby vicinity. These people don't know how to serve, don't know how to cook, and certainly don't know how to offer their patrons a good experience. When we eat out, aren't we doing it for the food, service, and experience? If not that, I can stay at home and make a better plate of food. SHAME ON YOU, CACTUS! CHALLENGE: I dare the management to respond to this review and offer to make this right. To anyone reading this review, if you do not see management responding to this negative review, that should tell you everything you need to know. read more

Lovely food and atmosphere great location at Alki With view across from beach great menu read more

First time at this location and I can say that the staff is beyond friendly. Nobody asks how your day is anymore or cares. The food was great! The beans were something else as well as the drinks. The manager came up and asked how we were and dropped off flan which truly was the best flan we had ever had. There is outside seating which makes everything even better .300% we are coming back. read more

Hi friends who love to hang out at Alki! This used to be one of my favorites, but my recent visit was kind of disappointing. A few of us went this weekend, and honestly, it wasn't great. I've had the Busker Burrito before and that is delicious -- I still love it, and one of my friends ordered it again and said it was still solid. So, shoutout to that dish! But I tried the brunch tacos because they were recommended. Supposedly it was supposed to come with steak and bacon, but mine only had steak. The steak itself had a weird taste, and the tacos just didn't have much flavor at all. I was bummed because I didn't want to risk trying something totally new -- I thought this would be safe, but nope. No one checked in to ask how things were, so I just ate what I could. About halfway through, my friend pointed out how dead the place was for a Saturday... and then it clicked: everyone else was probably at the other Mexican spot down the street, which was packed when we walked by after. That stung, because I really want to root for this place. Also -- the setup was a little weird now. No hostess, you just seat yourself, scan a QR code, and eventually a server comes around. I get it, things are changing, but it felt a lot less personal than it used to. Super sad to say it, but after this last experience, I probably won't be back. read more

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I had the best experience here! Everyone was so nice, drinks and food was amazing and they even gave me complimentary dessert since it was my first time. I sat on the patio and had great views. Would 100% recommend. read more

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Super impressed with the service and the food was amazing. We had chips and queso, ahi tuna tacos, and amazing margaritas (wish I took more pictures but it was that good). I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for not just great Mexican food but amazing views of the sound and immaculate vibes. Very impressed by management, keep up the amazing work! read more

Cactus Restaurants - Alki Beach - Delicious margarita! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Years ago I used to frequent Cactus on Alki Beach when I worked nearby. It was great then and happily it still is! A friend and I went for a weekday lunch. It was fairly quiet. We sat by the window and enjoyed the view and people watching. I ordered the quesabirria tacos and my friend had the green enchiladas. Our dishes were delicious! The flan was ooooh so good! The service was wonderful. The only drawback to Cactus is parking is a challenge once the weather gets nice. read more

Cold but sunny day in Seattle. Took a stroll along Alki Beach, worked up an appetite. We decided to grab a bite. I've tried another location and thought let's check it out. Busy day, we put our name in. We had a short wait and then were seated. Not long after being seated we were warmly greeted. I went from my usual poke tacos Yum. They're an appetizer yet they're perfect for lunch. I find. The rest of the table orders arrived and we all dug in. Great location, Great company Tasty food read more

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Food was deeeeelicious! Maria was my server was great and VERY attentive. I ordered the off the brunch menu. The Mexican coffee was as recommended to me by her, 10/10. The hatch biscuit with the honey was a great pairing. After, I ordered a mimosas and a carne asada plate. I left full and feeling good! Shout out to the refried beans, my favorite thing there read more

Cactus Restaurants - Alki Beach - Food so good I forgot to take a picture - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food and vibes. Service was really fast and they check on you multiple times although the place was busy. You can see the ocean from a lot of tables. They were also kind enough to randomly bring me a free dessert, which was very appreciated. I highly recommend! read more

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Great food and service. Each entree we ordered had distinct flavors. Service was friendly and very efficient. read more

Brunch food and drinks are incredible! We had the Cactus coffee and Spanish coffee, tres leches French toast, the skillet, and the egg and hash brown quesadilla read more

It was good! But I really do prefer the Cactus location in Bellevue. I ordered the same chimichanga dish and the portion was bigger and it tasted better to me. It was still good tho and the restaurant has a nice view of the beach. The staff was friendly. read more

Cactus Restaurants - Alki Beach - Steak Chimichanga - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was great. Great food and service. Great ambiance. Server and manager were great. received the VIP treatment.

Consistent service, food, and ambience. Food is fresh, the booths are cozy, it's a great location and family friendly. The skirt steak salad is my favorite. read more

A reliably nice and good restaurant to eat at on Alki Beach - I've been dropping in for years. The chimichangas and butternut squash enchiladas are favorites. I like the regular margarita the best but if I'm feeling fancy I go for one of their slushies. View is beautiful - try sitting outside. I generally like sitting in the bar area as there are more windows but the restaurant area is just fine. Service is generally good but if they are slammed (as they can be on unexpectedly nice Alki days) prepare to be patient. Good news - they have a Yelp wait list that works well! read more

I think Cactus is a fun place to dine at! You have a spectacular view of the city! They also have open seating, a bar, and seating outside, weather permitting. They have many delicious drinks, appetizers, and entrees. You will not be disappointed! The atmosphere is fun, lively, and a good place to gather for celebrations! It's worth the trip out here! Enjoy! read more

Food was great! Service was excellent . The ambiance was fun and relaxing. Great time! read more

5 Glowing Stars! My daughter and I stopped into Cactus on Alki Beach for lunch, and I am still thinking about how perfect everything was! We started with the guacamole flight, and wow--every flavor was fresh, unique, and absolutely delicious. For our mains, we ordered the brisket burrito and smash tacos, and both were packed with flavor and creativity. You can tell real care and thought goes into every dish here. But what made the experience truly stand out was the service--every single person who came to our table was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. It didn't feel like just great service; it felt like hospitality. I wish I had pictures to share, but everything looked and smelled so good we couldn't resist and dug right in! Perfect food. Amazing service. Beautiful spot. Couldn't recommend Cactus at Alki Beach more--can't wait to come back! Thank you all for a great experience ! read more

Great food and reasonable prices! Good service too! I enjoy the location as well. Take a walk at Alki Beach and then have a nice meal! read more

Food was very good , staff is great very friendly & on top of service Very satisfying

First time to Seattle and was riding a bike along Alki Beach and saw this restaurant. Ducked in for an early dinner and it was packed, and I discovered why! SO TASTY!! I ordered a unique dish - Butternut Squash Enchiladas. WOW! It was flavor overload. Highly recommend this choice. It was a perfect blend of spicy and sweet. And, because it was my first time in, they surprised me with a complimentary flan desert. Very good. Great service, as well. read more

Cactus Restaurants - Alki Beach - Butternut Squash enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is always great, the staff is so friendly, we go all the time. I appreciate that they change their specials often, there's always new things to try. Definitely get the fajitas! read more

This has become our Alki go-to restaurant. As much as we love Spud fish, Pepperdock (since we lived there in 1978) and others, Cactus has never failed to give a top-drawer experience. Went there for Valentines Day lunch and also ordered our dinner to go. The bartender was great, attentive and friendly. The food as always was perfectly prepared and very flavorable. As much as we want to try different spots on Alki we always end up here. On a side note, the Bellevue Cactus was not near as good as Alki. Maybe we caught them on a bad day. read more

I ordered the Carne Asada, Traditional Guac, and the Prickly Pear drink, and everything was amazing. The carne asada, cooked medium rare, was perfectly seasoned and incredibly juicy. The sides of chile lime corn and refried black beans complemented the dish really well. The non-alcoholic Prickly Pear drink was delicious, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess from the grapefruit and lemon. Everything is made in-house - even the tortillas - and the guac was excellent. Service was top-notch. Our server was attentive and made sure our water was always refilled. The restaurant has both a bar side and a family-friendly dining area. It's spacious and great for groups. Highly recommend Cactus Alki Beach! read more

No wait, great drinks and food. Cactus margarita and street corn were outstanding! Great atmosphere, baja california feel read more

Great service. Sorry I came in with such a pretentious group. That aside. Waitstaff was patient and attentive. Drinks were refreshing and food was excellent. Ambiance was friendly and cool. Fits in well with its surrounding neighborhood. read more

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Hands down one of the best meals and service we've had in forever! Loved the fire when you first walked in and all the smiles from the staff. We started off with the Camarones D' El Diablo and Tex-Mex queso that was delicious. Chips and Salsa tasted fresh and really good. For lunch we ordered the Shrimp Fajitas, 2 Shrimp Caesar Salads, and the Ancho Chicken Tacos. We were treated to the delicious Flan! Everyone loved their meal, not even one critique. The service was top-notch (Thank you Avery, all staff and management)! From the second we got there they were really friendly, attentive, and we never wanted for anything. They were on it 10/10, can't wait to go back! read more

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The food is great! It has seasonal dishes, so far I have enjoyed everything I eaten there, and it won't disappoint you! The service is outstanding, friendly , personable , great servers. The view is beautiful and if you sit outside or in the bar you get the sea breeze. Gave it 4 stars because their drinks are water done, they put way too much ice. Kudos to Mario and Maria. read more

Cactus Restaurants - Alki Beach - Our wonderful server Maria! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cactus is probably one of my all-time favorites. I love their elevate guac (the plain one is so so), love the chicken portobello entree and the flautas!! The sopapillas are great as well because the cinnamon butter is amazinggggg. Definitely get a margarita with whatever you are having! I enjoy the ambiance of this location and being able to see the water! read more

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Great Service, great view with great food! Definitely will bring mom from out of state when she visits in July! #cheers read more

Cactus Restaurants - Alki Beach - Baja Fish Tacos with a side Spiced Caesar Small - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's a cute spot in the Alki area of Seattle. Sitting on the corner, it has indoor and outdoor seating. It has a bar with numerous in-house drinks. We went in and sat right away. As time went on, the place became busier and busier. It's a hip, fun spot. We started with drinks, and they were delicious. The variety of tequila drinks was terrific, and there were so many options. We tried several, and they were all so good! We had the nachos, and we ate them all. I saw several people with the nachos: Monterey Jack cheese, roasted corn, black olives, jalapeños, pico de gallo, charred tomato salsa, buttermilk crema, guacamole, and your choice of protein. The green enchiladas were tasty and full of flavor. Served on organic blue corn tortillas with shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, tomatillo salsa, and sour cream. We also really enjoyed tbe tortilla soup. It reminded me of a bisque (thicker) texture rather than a soupy texture. It flavorful and had shredded chicken, ancho chiles, and fire-roasted tomatoes, fresh avocado, chopped cilantro, and blue corn tortilla strips. Bowl served with fresh housemade corn masa sopes, which were amazing! The staff was friendly and followed up to see how we were doing. We wish we had found this spot earlier because we would have returned another day. read more

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Great food and service. Music and energy divine. Warm and inviting from the fireplace at the door to the creamiest Flan! read more

Cactus Restaurants - Alki Beach - Christmas Tamales, guacamole sampler and slow-roasted smoked brisket tacos! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Jose and the food in my opinion is second to none. Thank you again, Jose, for making this a memorable lunch. You were amazing. read more

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Wow, so delicious, friendly and fun! The Mexican Lemonade was fantastic, tart and spicy. We loved the queso Austin Style and the Bacon Warpped Jalapeños to begin. The portions are huge and there's attention to detail even with the seasoned rice and pepita, topped black beans. We ate ourselves silly and declined desserts, however the manager brought us the most incredible Flan! I think the flan was the best I have ever had! I'll be back and I am starting with the flan! read more

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Cactus is a great spot to go for drinks with friends or dinner with family. It's got it all. Atmosphere, food, drinks, and service are all top notch. It's a real gem on Alki Beach. read more