Stopped by after a day of shopping at Bellevue Square with my family and I'm so glad we did! From the moment we sat down, our server was incredibly sweet and welcoming. The service was also impressively quick, we had our drinks and food out in no time, which was perfect after a long shopping day. We started with Moscow mules, and they were perfectly balanced and refreshing. The chips and salsa while we waited were a great touch and super satisfying! For food, we ordered the carne asada, smoked brisket tacos, and the southwest chopped salad and YUM. Everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were spot on, the portions were generous, and we genuinely enjoyed every bite. Safe to say... we left our plates completely clean! Overall, such a great experience with amazing food, fast service, and a warm atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I was visiting Seattle for the week and was craving some vegetarian tacos, so I found this place on Yelp. The first thing to know is that it can be a little tricky to find if you're not familiar with the area. It's located on the second floor of the mall, and the easiest way to access it is through the parking garage. I really loved the decor. It was clean, modern, and had a great atmosphere. I was greeted by a very friendly hostess who explained that to-go orders are normally placed online, but she happily got the manager to help me. He was incredibly helpful and made the ordering process easy. The food was really good! I ordered the jackfruit tacos with rice and beans, along with the guacamole sampler. I didn't realize beforehand that it was more Tex-Mex style, so that was a little different than I expected. The guacamole itself was good, but I'm personally not a fan of cheese and some of the additional toppings mixed into guacamole, so it just wasn't my preference. That doesn't mean it wasn't good. It just wasn't for me. The jackfruit tacos, however, were fantastic. I absolutely love jackfruit, and these were some of the best I've had other than the ones I make. They could have used a little more spice, but they were still delicious. And the chips? Completely addicting! I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Seattle to try more items on the menu read more

I had dinner here with a group, and it was a pleasant experience. The food isn't authentic and they state it right on their menu. :) It's their form of Tex Mex. I had a burrito which came in square shape with black beans and their version of Spanish rice with pepitas. Cactus doesn't take reservations, but you can add yourself to a wait list online if they have a wait. It will tell you if there's a wait or not. read more

Chain Mexican/Southwest (Cali-Mex?) restaurant location in Bellevue Square. Right next to the sky bridge from Lincoln Square on the 2nd floor, next to the parking structure on the northeast, and not actually within the mall itself. Pretty big restaurant, bright inside in part thanks to the windows. Went for lunch on a weekday and they were doing decent business, but not full. Scan QR code to see mobile menu, and they don't provide paper menu by default. Got a selection of drinks, typical Mexican restaurant items like tacos, enchiladas, fajitas etc. and also some entrees and seasonal items. I ended up getting the pollo relleno. It's fried chicken breast wrapped around a pepper, served on a plate of grits. Chicken has a little bit of a crisp on the outside, but it's not like crunchy fried chicken type crust. Meat was not dry. Pepper inside is slightly sweet and soft. Grits had a good flavor. Portion is pretty good, and was definitely full after eating all the chips with salsa and guacamole that they serve for the table. Also tried the frozen margarita and hibiscus tea for the drinks, and they were solid. Getting the food out wasn't the fastest, but not slow enough to complain about. Overall, taste was decent, portion is good, not too expensive. read more

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Never been to this Cactus location before but we were at Lincoln Square so we decided to come here for an early dinner. Nice looking restaurant, mid to late afternoon before typical dinner time, this place was busy. We waited like maybe 15 mins for a table for 2. I haven't been to a Cactus in years so I was interested in having their food again. QR code menus....bleh Not old school where you get free chips & salsa, but we did start with chips & traditional guac as a starter, it does come with a salsa. Pretty good, seemed to be freshly made. As for our entrees: Brisket Chimichanga: basically a fried steak burrito. This was my main entree, i was just feeling a chimichanga so I went with it. Brisket was flavorful, wasn't greasy, tasty chili sauce on top, just enough sog, comes with rice & beans, sour cream and guac on the side. Smoked Chicken Flautas: pretty darn good, you can taste the smokiness. Salad on top, all on top on some Spanish rice. Kinda similar to the Chimichanga. We were pretty hungry so we woofed it down pretty fast. Service was fine with checking on us, refills, bringing more chips etc. Prices are what we thought it would be, glad we came by when we were in the area. read more

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Cactus (Bellevue and Kirkland) are some of our top spots for Mexican food. Everytime we have ordered from them, the food has been amazing. We've also been there for Happy Hour and their margaritas are also top notch. Anytime we look to order Mexican food, Cactus is first on the list. Give them a try. I'm sure you'll love it. read more

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Food was amazing! We tried the butternut squash and they split it in two for us to share. Great vegetarian option and so good! Drinks were great and the burrito was great. Portions were really big. Really cute and great atmosphere inside. The service was amazing. Our server Raul was so nice and checked on us often. Multiple other servers and employees also all very nice and at the end maybe the manager? Brought us a flan on the house, it was delicious and just so nice. Highly recommend. read more

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First time. Good service from the start. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted. We got the Squash Enchilada, Spicy Ahi Tacos and Carne Asada. Quantity wasn't much but flavors were tasty. The rice was cooked well. Inside looks clean. I quite liked it. We came during dinner and it was organized. Mexican food fusion. Private lot in back. Will return with my husband. read more

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Food. Service. Ambiance. All incredible. We had salsa, guac, queso, fajitas, fresh fruit, fresh corn tortillas, and margaritas. So so so good. The steak was delicious!!! Not sure why this doesn't have a higher rating. The service was excellent. read more

Wow, Cactus Southwest Kitchen & Bar completely exceeded expectations! Every single dish was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. On top of the food being incredible, the staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole dining experience fantastic. Hands down a must-try spot in Bellevue! read more

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Came here after going to the Bellevue Square mall. Me and my wife sat at the bar and has a couple of drinks along with queso and chips. Our bartender was attentive to what we needed and did a good job on the drinks. There was plenty of available seating but this place looks like it can get crowded, so I'd probably recommended making a reservation. read more

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Convenient location, they weren't really doing reservations, only waitlist. The food is pretty tasty and I do like my Tex Mex food. The mocktail I got was also quite tasty. We did get chips this time and I knew it would cost money, though I did forget how much. I still feel like the waitstaff should mention it, because they ask about the chips and salsa prior to having a chance to look at the menu even (basically sit you down, ask if you want water and chips/salsa), and there do exist many places that give you free chips/salsa but want you to say yes so they don't waste food. read more

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Not too shabby. Came here a couple times for lunch. Food is solid mexican cuisine. Burrita Brisket Lenera (4): Portion was big! The brisket was tender. Decent fork and knife burrito. Carne Asada Plate (4): The steak is done nicely with good char and seasoning. Get the tortillas on the side so it doesn't get soggy. Overall, decent spot for tasty mexican food in a sit-down setting. read more

Being a Mexican of course I had to stop by and check out the local Mexican food scene. Gotta say I was NOT disappointed. The food was amazing- as were the drinks. Friendly, staff and just an all around good vibe. Everyone in this restaurant was clearly enjoying themselves. Plus! Since it was my very first time in Washington- we were given a complementary flan Without a doubt some of the best I've ever tried and trust me- I've tried a lot. I love flan. read more

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Any corporate run Mexican restaurants are not going to be good the food will always be mediocre in taste IMO. I've gone to every MX restaurant around (not one of them taste like the food I grew up eating) even went to the Cactus in Bellevue the cooks at all MX restaurants here in Seattle and Bellevue don't have pride in their cooking and it shows they just put out whatever however and call it Mexican food but it isn't. I just started making my own Mexican food the way my mom, grandmother, aunts and cousins make real authentic Mexican food. Tasty and savory not bland or overly spicy. read more

This is one of the favorite restaurants of my grandchildren, they alternate between Cactus and Din Tai Fung. Ask my 4 yr-old grandson what he likes here, he would say " the chips"!! And he is right, they serve complimentary warm chips and salsa. They were sooo good!! The staff is very friendly and efficient. We have great service each time we come here. Since we always arrive early at opening time, it is not noisy or very crowded. And we like the good here. It is located in the Bellevue Square mall, so plenty of parking. read more

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All the dishes here are delicious. The seasonal menu has some cool new options as well. The staff is patient and explain the dishes very well. Their recommendations are always on point. The restaurant has a cozy vibe. read more

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Cactus has been one of my go to restaurants for Mexican food. We always get their veggie nachos, soups, chicken quesedillas and prawn fajitas. They had Mexican pizza as seasonal special and I must admit one of the best pizzas, I have ever tried. Went the next week to try the Mexican pizza again and weren't disappointed. Their season squash blossoms are amazing. Their Tres leches cake was yum too. read more

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The guacamole was extremely mediocre. There may be good Mexican food in Seattle. This is not it.

A good option for lunch or dinner in Bellevue. Tasty salsa. Most amazing Southwest Chicken salad! Though pricey. Chips and salsa are not complimentary with your meal. Ambiance is fun, views of bellevue way. Service was nice. read more

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Not bad, but not super excited with our experience. I prefer the Kirkland location. Mexican street corn was definitely the best thing we got. Definitely would suggest as an appetizer. The chicken fajitas was a little dry and wasn't very exciting. read more

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Haven't been here recently but previously had a great experience. Food was great, service was good, staff were nice and helpful, ambience is vibrant with the decorations and if you sit by the window is even better. read more

Stopped by for drinks and appetizers during happy hour. The nachos were a good price but underwhelming. The drinks were delicious. The taco appetizers weren't too my partners taste and made him feel a bit gross. Service was great and the place was lively. read more

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Super good spot..I am not a big Mexican food fan but this place is definitely an exception. I always love the ambience here. Always busy, always bustling with people. read more

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Cactus is one of our Go-To faves in Bellevue, but we've also been to the SLU location many times before moving closer to Bellevue. We are obsessed with the Austin style Gauc, and I've only ever gotten the Sonoran spa chicken, it's insanely good! My fiancé usually gets the brisket burrito, or whatever special is going on. Tonight, as well as a previous experience, we were Lucky enough to be served by Branson. He was so incredibly polite, and kind, so much so as to leave us surprised. From drinks, to the hottest hot sauce he even ranked for us, offering dessert and joking with us in between being slammed during a busy Saturday, we couldn't have had a better experience. Thanks Branson, for making us love our fave even more, and I'm sure many more would agree! read more

Garbage customer service. Came as a party of 8 and they put to even tables together meant for a 6 people with the heights uneven by 1 inch so two people in the middle have an uneven eating surface. Asked Antonio the manager to find two tables that are even and he got mad saying that there are NO tables in the entire restaurant that line up. Antonio was completely rude with zero sense of customer service. His main objective is to have customers sit, eat and leave. Been coming to Cactus for years and this the last time. They just lost a loyal customer because of the rudeness exhibited by a manger. He needs to be talked to about his behavior otherwise they will continue to loose customers. read more

Service here at cactus Bellevue was amazing. This was our first time dinning here and staff was more than welcoming and friendly. They gave us suggestions and even gifted us a free dessert at the end as a gift. 10/10 experience and will be coming back! read more

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The food was okay but far from great. It felt very much like a chain restaurant. Feels like they are trying to cater to the masses.

Cozy spot to grab some food. The order came out quick and was delicious. The shrimp taco had a nice mild kick and flavor. They've got a good drink selection and even a kids' meal. Only downside was the glare from the sun. No window covers so it was a bit distracting. May want to avoid a window seat depending on the time of day. It is right next to the parking garage, shopping, and the movie theater. If in the area would recommend it. read more

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Roxie was our server and super sweet and served us in a timely manner. Loved the queso. The Chile Relleno was fantastic, it was like a state fair, battered Chile Relleno with the most amazing amount of cheese and flavor! I give four stars because I was very disappointed in the margarita. A margarita should not be served in a tall glass as if it was a water especially at a place that focuses on margaritas. We ended up not even drinking it because it was super sweet and appearance is a big deal for us. Great spot overall. I would return for the Chile Relleno read more

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Visited Cactus for the first time and had a good time! The place was bustling with people enjoying food. Service was super quick. We ordered the loaded vegetarian nachos and the portion size was huge - more than enough for 2 people! Paired it with the chile hot soup which was slightly chunky but good. Since it was our first time, the restaurant gave us complimentary dessert - delicious flan! read more

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First time eating at the Bellevue location and they did not disappoint! We were really hungry and they were one of the few places open on a long weekend Monday. We had tried their Butternut Squash Enchiladas at SLU location so ordered those again along with Jackfruit Chimichangas. Not many places have vegetarian chimichangas so we were curious. Both the dishes were amazing and service was good too. The place has a very date night ambiance. Good for people watching too if you can get a table by the window. read more

This is the second time I've had a meal at this location in Bellevue Square. The first time wasn't memorable- it was average- I went last Sunday late afternoon- Was seated immediately -no wait. I ordered the fish tacos and they were fresh and cooked to perfection. The slaw / trimmings were good too! They don't slap down the chips and salsa. It's treated like an appetizer they charge for. I didn't order them - Back home it's free and you tend to fill up on chips/ salsa and then you're too full to eat the entree. That's all I had to eat but it was very good-.I ordered two. Could barely finish- Had a frozen margarita- not bad but not enticing enough to order a second one. Service was friendly and efficient. The host was very nice over the phone. You don't get very much of that nowadays. I'd definitely return another time to try a different dish on the menu. read more

Cactus Restaurants is fantastic. Authentic Mexican food prepared with care and quality ingredients. The service is professional and genuinely friendly. Great atmosphere and reasonable pricing for the caliber of cuisine. From appetizers to entrees, everything is expertly done. This is exactly what you want in a Mexican restaurant. Highly recommended for anyone in Bellevue seeking genuine, delicious Mexican dining! read more

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in town for the weekend from California. came to have some drinks with coworker. The service was pleasant and good ambiance. The drinks were on point. Will be back soon. read more

I went here for dinner and drinks with my husband and a friend. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. The server was kind and food was brought out quickly. We even got a free dessert as a surprise for it being our first visit. I will definitely be going back when I'm in town again. read more

My husband and I went to cactus for the first time and we had such a pleasant experience. They even gave us a free plan because we were our first time customers we will definitely be going back. The waiter was very professional and good at what he does and the nachos was exceptional. read more

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LOVE the fajitas from here. As someone who doesn't like bell peppers, this is one of the few places that serves their fajitas without them. I also love their hibiscus chi chi drink as well as their margaritas. The place is always busy and I personally prefer this location over the one in kirkland in terms of quality of service. I will say during peak hours it can be hard to get a table so be prepared for that. read more

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Extensive gluten-free menu and is incredibly accommodating to other allergies, a huge plus for anyone with dietary restrictions!! The food is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Service was friendly and efficient, making it an easy spot to pop in for a relaxed lunch or dinner while visiting the mall. Really fun bar to sit at with Tvs, or large restaurant space that can accommodate big or small groups. Definitely a go-to for safe, delicious Mexican food in a convenient location! read more

We were on vacation and it was our first time. Everything was delicious and service was great. I started with a cup of pozole which came out right away, super hot and tasty. For my entree, I got the grilled steak salad which is a go to of mine when going to restaurants and this has to be the best I ever had. My gf got the lunch quesadilla and salad, she loved it. On top of all that... the server brought us a free flan because it was our first time and the manager came and check on us. Very impressed. read more

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