So I went back after an amazing burger for the shrimp basket and I am really mad at myself for not going here sooner. The fries are Amazing the shrimp is so good you do not need sauce I'm in love!!!! If I worked here I'd weigh 10,000 pounds shout out to the bartenders the put in allot of work read more

Noticed the bar years ago and finally stopped in for beer and tacos. Entering the establishment the 1st thing the came to my mine was the TV series "CHEERS". The bartender knew almost everyone's name and drink they wanted. It's too bad that I couldn't order the 3 tacos with different meat, being able to do this would have let me know what I liked and didn't but I was able to order 2 hard and 1 soft taco. I had to mention to the bartender that I ordered a watermelon jello shots which after I reminded her she gave it to me. My husband had the combo plate that had shrimp, fish and french fries and it was DELICIOUS!! We were told the fish and shrimp we're fresh from Mexico, BONUS!!! Can I make a suggestion, freeze the glasses you serve beer in. I had a large Bud Light and it wasn't as cold as I like, so far I only know 1 bar that has ice cold Bud light served in ice cold glasses. If you want to feel "at home" in a bar I would fully recommend Cactus Tavern. The bartender will make you feel like you are a part of their family read more

Cactus Tavern - Noticed the bar years ago and finally stopped in for beer and tacos. Entering the establishment the 1st thing the came to my mind was Cheers - Sports Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Amazing fish and chips. 10 pieces of beer battered fish with a mess of fries! We'll be back.

Went in last weekend to just hang since I was on my own. Bartender was super friendly. I had been in for drinks previously but had heard how good the food was. I ordered the cheeseburger and it certainly did not disappoint. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

This is the classic neighborhood bar. The bartender (Jen) knows most everyone who walks into the bar by name (think Cheers). The food is a typical bar menu. The Bacon Cheeseburger was fantastic. The burger alone is worth the 5 stars. Beer selection is average, don't expect a long list of craft beers, but you can get the national crafts to satisfy your need. The bar is clean and beer is cold. If you are in the neighborhood, great place for a burger, beer and a game. read more

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Love coming here!!!! It's a fun warm atmosphere where you can have fun play darts pool have drinks and have a good time!!! read more

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This was a great place....I emphasize "was". Recently under new ownership of the same folks who own a place in Scottsdale which shall remain unnamed. This place is NOT a Snottsdale bar demographic. This is North Phoenix with regulars that have been coming here for years as their "home away from home"...their Cheers bar if you will. Came in 4 days into New ownership and now there's dead animals on the walls and what should be a lovely marlin that has red flames painted on it? Really? Who destroys a marlin by painting red flames on it? ALL the fun signs are off the walls, no more music videos, and apparently the big round table where the large groups sit is going away for a stage for live music? Cactus and Cave Creek really isnt the place for live music but ok...I don't get it. This place was doing great before so why is EVERYTHING being changed when it wasn't broken to begin with. Susie is the only good Original thing left here. And once you lose her then it's all down hill. read more

Great TV set up and a place to watch the game with a neighborhood bar vibe. Also great bartending and kudos for having the game playing on the sound system. read more

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Only gotten take out from Cactus Tavern so can't so much for the atmosphere, but I can give a big WOW to the food. Bar food elevated is how I would sell it. I used to LOVE the chicken tenders, the last time it seemed like they switched them to a more beer-battered type coating but they were still delicious. We've tried the tacos, burgers, quesadillas, and the shrimp cocktail and it has all been high quality and super tasty. Awesome spot to support a local small business! read more

Love it! Fun, great place to hang out, play pool, darts and people watch! The staff are very nice and care about their customers. The drinks and food is pretty good too! It's a super cool local hole in the wall that's fun to visit regularly! read more

Greatest bar in N Phoenix ! Bartenders keeps you coming back! Jen (weekdays) is the best! Always cheerful, attentive, hot & sweet ! Food is fresh - massive burgers - fresh fries - tacos ! Great place! read more

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Seriously the nicest people ever. I'm so happy I found this place. Great food. Cheap drinks. Fantastic service

Great little place. Our server was sweet and amazing. Food was terrific as well and very reasonable prices. I wish we lived closer so we could be regulars here. What a great time. read more

Fun, clean place. Enjoy hanging out. Newly owned and remodeled. Very nice. Live band here tonight. read more

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Great local hangout. Always fun with excellent service. Taco Tuesday is great dinner on the way home.

I apologize for my quick judgement, I guess I'm just paranoid considering everything happening in the news, and wearing a Star of David I try to skip out on places where that's going to turn into a problem. We'll be in the area soon and definitely stop by for a drink. read more

Chris was our server. Very attentive and a nice person. Can't give 5 stars because the food quality had some issues, but I love the drink prices. I will return, for sure. read more

Cool place. Great food just like at Wrecked!!! Great friendly service. The combo fish & shrimp basket was so good!!!

The service is great and I like there taco Tuesday while my girlfriend loves there shrimp cocktail.

No better service in any bar and grill anywhere. Have the fish! The Rocky Point shrimp would cost you a lot more anywhere else. Great value. read more

Service is quick and great, food is awesome. If your in the area id suggest u try it out

Back when this was Cactus Jack's I went in once and it was super dirty and sketchy. What a difference new ownership makes! The place is sparkling clean, including the restrooms. I am super weird about cleanliness especially when places serve food. The staff has been fabulous every time we've gone in with friendly people working there. The food is also super yummy! The chicken fingers and burgers are to-die-for! I didn't care for the wings but that was a personal preference as their flavoring is good but they aren't as crisp as I prefer them as they aren't grilled. It's a very interesting crowd of all different kinds of people and it has a fun mix of music along with a pool table. This is a great casual place to hang out and grab a bite to eat. read more

Great place to hangout with friends and relax... I have been there often and never had a bad experience. The Barmaids and Waitstaff are excellent and always go the extra mile to make sure you are happy !!! read more

Watched NFL Sunday here! Service was very great by Chris and Jen! The shrimp basket was great! Didn't care for chicken tenders. Plenty of games on and beer was cold! read more

Cactus Tavern is LEGIT. Kris, Jen and Susie are awesome friendly bartenders that take great care of us every time we are in. Good prices and the best part is they have excellent food. Wings, shrimp basket, burgers, onion rings are all so good. Perfect spot to hit happy hour or watch a ball game! read more

Love this place. Great people, friendly atmosphere. good is phenomenal. bartenders are great

My friend and I don't live in the area and we're looking for a place to grab some food while we waited for an appointment. I looked up places nearby on yelp, and Cactus Tavern was the closest place open. We walked in and it's clearly a dark divey sports bar. The bartender was friendly and inviting and got us drinks right away. I ordered the BLT which comes with a fried egg on it. It was so yummy! My friend got mozzarella bites which also looked awesome. My total bill for my sandwich (which also came with a generous portion of fries I couldn't finish) and a Lagunitas was only $11. Super cheap. There were lots of TVs playing the football game too. Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near here so I probably won't be back, but if I ever am in the area again I would totally return. read more

Great food, awesome bartenders, fantastic drink specials! TVs for the game and good background tunes always on. Just moved to the area and I will definitely be back here often :) read more

Stopped by in the late afternoon, looked like a little hole in the wall. It was! LOL Kind of a real dive bar. But don't let the looks from the outside or the total lack of ambience put you off. The food is fantastic! When the waitress said that the fish and shrimp were swimming yesterday and had just been driven up from Mexico this morning I had to try it. Loved the fresh fish and shrimp basket, wonderful burger, huge amount of good quality fries. Classic rock music. Friendly staff. read more

We are from out of town and stopped in for a quick lunch. Great atmosphere. Jen was awesome. Highly recommend you going in for a drink or food. We had taco Tuesday, all I cane say is it was awesome. read more

If I could give this fine establishment 10 stars, I would. The exterior and interior cactus lights were very welcoming and cheery. The bartender/server, Susie, is one of the friendliest servers I've ever had. Great appetizers include the onion strings (they were recommended, so glad we tried them), and wings. The beer (Stella on tap!) was icy cold and fresh. Diamondbacks game was on a few flat screens, and other clientele looked comfortable and laid-back. The charming decor, cleanliness, and cozy vibe that the Cactus Tavern radiates made it extra special. Especially the ladies restroom...ladies, you HAVE to check out the restroom. This sounds weird, but it was the best bar bathroom I've had the pleasure of visiting. I left the Cactus Tavern feeling extremely satisfied with the experience and am excited for a return visit! read more

There is nothing on the menu that isn't absolutely excellent. The burgers , the amount of French fries, the hot dogs are amazing, the pound of wings , the stuffed quesadilla is great and filling .. Chris and Sue the female bartenders are really fun and great to talk to and mix a terrific Long Island ice tea .. Matt is hip and pretty fun to talk to . The crowd is relaxed , friendly and very neighborly.. one of the highlights of going is that a few of the tv's have actual videos of the music that is playing .. all the favorites that MTV Used to play .. and of course when a game is on .. they have that too .. one pool table that's in great shape .. and just an all around good bar . I go often just to eat and watch the music videos . Check it out . Definitely one of the better bars in the valley . The decor is easy on the eyes and not too dark or too light .. read more

Was hiking in the preserve and decided to stop for a beer. Nice little bar. Standard beer selection( nothing fancy), friendly staff, very clean. Had all the football games going. Pretty good vibe in here. If you're looking for a fairly low key and nice neighborhood bar this is a good choice. read more

Came in for lunch based on a good yelp review. Was not expecting it to be an actual bar, my mistake, but with that being said it's not normal bar food. My partner and I both goth chicken sandwiches and they were very good. With real and plump chicken definitely NOT cheap frozen breast. Full size brioche buns with the chicken sticking out the side! And the service was friendly and attentive!! 5-stars for sure! read more

Classic dark bar with great food. Got the 1000 Island burger w fries. Double patty w dressing on the side so its not a soggy mess. Fries were surprisingly good. read more

Great food, cocktails, and atmosphere. The shrimp cocktails and salsa are fantastic. We'll be back for sure.

Great experience! Was in town for a work meeting and stopped in for dinner on my own afterward. Great casual atmosphere and they had a $10 burger and beer special. I got a great tasting double bacon cheeseburger and fries along with a pint of San Tan Amber craft beer. The bartender/ waitress was very attentive. All for $10! (Plus tax and a nice tip). What more can you ask for? read more

Really enjoy what they have done with the place! Great bartenders and good drinks. They also recently opened the kitchen.

This has become our new favorite spot. Food is good and service is amazing. I don't know how 1 person can run the bar and take care of a full house, but they do it every time we stop in. If the owner is reading, you are lucky to have these employees read more

Excellent neighborhood bar! The clients are friendly and Kristin is such a great bartender! Service is quick, friendly, and you really feel at home here. Recently tried the food--it hit the spot after a couple beers. Keep up the great work Kris! read more