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    Calico Cactus

    4.6 (55 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Nadia B.

    I loved that this place makes fresh tortillas and you can watch them being made! They had lots of interesting choices for breakfast and lunch tacos and bowls. I tried the area 51 which was spicy chorizo, cheese, and eggs. It was very spicy so be aware but I loved the flavor. I also tried a shredded chicken with goat cheese taco and it was my favorite. I love goat cheese and the tang was perfect with the seasoned chicken. The restaurant was clean and quiet. I love all the new restaurant additions in the area

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    Kathryn T.

    Breakfast, tacos, and open early on the weekends? Yes, please! This was my first visit to Calico Cactus & as you can see I was Customer Number 1 for the day. This meant I got to have a wonderful chat with the manager Chad as he walked me through the menu and what makes CC unique. What I got: iced Bees Knees latte (honey & vanilla topped with cinnamon), Scrambled Eggs on your Face taco (eggs, bacon, potatoes, & queso) & Tumbleweed Tots (hash browns, chorizo, & Monterey jack). I loved that the flavors in the latte really came through. That is something that some places disappoint me on quite frankly, so that is a big plus for CC in my book. I cannot tolerate spicy heat unfortunately, so I went with one of the simpler taco options on the menu. Chad told me it was one of their best sellers & now I know why because it was terrific. The tots were flavorful and come with a dipping sauce with a little kick.

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    Trisha S.

    Had a nice lunch with my friend Shannon Wirth and some of her family today at Calico Cactus. This is Week 13 of my #FreeTacosForAYear. Today's choices? I got a Fireproof and a Gravy Crockett. The Fireproof is piled high with delicious brisket, crispy potatoes, poblano pepper, and queso. The Gravy Crockett comes with bacon, green chili chorizo Gravy, and crispy potatoes. Both taste wonderful, especially topped with their medium Verde salsa (i put that on all my tacos here each week. Love it!). They also ran a special today on their chips and queso, which was bogo free, so of course, how could I resist? 13 weeks in and no sign of being tired of eating here. They are absolutely a wonderful addition to the Murray Hill neighborhood. Totally worth the 10 hours I camped outside for the free tacos, and each week I always try to bring a friend or family with me too!

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    Stacey C.

    I got two tacos on corn tortillas. One braised beef and the other chicken. I loved the beef one the best. I can tell they use quality ingredients and care about presentation. I also order a lavender latte with oat milk. That also was a really nice treat with smooth coffee and not too sweet which I prefer. The vibe in the place is fun and artsy (like Murray Hill) and the customer service is stellar. P.S.~ their salsas are delicious and super fresh! My fav was the mild.

    Shana J.

    Calico and Cactus breakfast tacos for the win! I ate here two days in a row and would definitely go back. It gives a family feel when you're dining in. The breakfast tacos although just a bit salty were really good and I like their version of Mexican street corn. The service was very friendly...overall just a really nice spot.

    Texas Hold'em Chorizo Tumbleweed Tots (4ct) Miranda Special

    Was visiting from California to a friend who lives locally. Loved having breakfast here, staff was very welcoming and helpful as we navigated "all of it sounds good" options. The food was delicious and felt very different in a good way than the typical taco menu I see in SOCAL. Looking forward to visiting in the future.

    Spacious inside with lots of seating options
    Stacey R.

    I love this restaurant! It's situated on a very cute street in Murray Hill, and has a good amount of parking. I arrived at 11:30 on a Tuesday and plenty of seating options- very spacious and bright inside. It is counter service, with super friendly staff. They have breakfast tacos and options all day, and lunch options as well. I ordered the gravy Crockett breakfast taco (spicy! Not too much gravy, just right amount), texas hold em taco (perfect!) and bees knees iced coffee (really good! Not too sweet, perfectly balanced). The tacos looked small but were dense and filling - two was just right for me. Food came out fast, everything was delicious and honestly I want to go back and try everything else on the menu now, it all looked so good and was reasonably priced! Definitely check it out!

    This was so good definitely will be gonna go to burrito great size . And the fresh salsa is so good.

    David A.

    Great, fresh food, casual rustic decor, fun atmosphere, and a crew that loves what they do. What a fantastic addition to Murray Hill! We stopped by Calico Cactus for lunch this past weekend and were greeted at the door, told how to order and given some suggestions on what to eat. Your tacos, or quesadilla or pancakes are made fresh on large pans right in front of you, you can choose breakfast or lunch selections and everything slams. It was tough to decide. My wife and I split the Dip duo of queso and guacamole. Both were fantastic alone, and the combination was brilliant. The chips are fresh and tasty. Great appetizer. We also split some of their "tots". We chose Jalepeno and Monterey Jack tots. Both were great. Crispy outside, flavorful inside and the sauces for accompaniment were just perfect. I ordered two tacos, Texas Hold Em and Fireproof. All of their spicy items bite a bit, but in the best way. They're flavorful and level up the taco. All of the meat was flavorful, fresh and delicious. There is also a bar for salsas and toppings. Really good mild, mid and spicy. Amazing new place for breakfast lunch or brunch. I'm sure this will be a staple in Murray Hill for a long time to come. I highly recommend you give them a try.

    Jenna O.

    10/10 absolutely recommend. Great environment, friendly staff, super helpful and caring. Food tastes amazing.

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    Debbie F.

    Two of my favorite things under one roof sounds like a good plan to me. I love tacos, especially when the tortillas are being warmed up right in front of me. I ordered a Texas Hold'em, which was brisket with eggs and Monterey Jack cheese on a fresh flour tortilla. It was a good size and very filling. I enjoyed that I could choose and add my own fresh taco sauce on top. The menu states you can swap a flour tortilla for a corn tortilla, so there's that option for next time. They serve many drink options.. I already had mine, so I passed, but I did find out their coffee is locally roasted in Saint Augustine at The Streaming Peacock. They also state that they do some in-house roasting, as evidenced by the big Bellwether roasting machine as you enter. I didn't smell anything that smelled like coffee inside, which would have been enjoyable and left me craving a cup of hot coffee or a latte. The concept is different and very Murray Hills-ish. The menu itself will be bringing me back to try many of these various, out-of-the-ordinary items and to check out their "taco drop," which is a new taco of the week option. Ob yea, Remember to turn a quick left as you enter the door for the menus and to order.

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    Dan W.

    I've been here quite a few times and kept forgetting to take pics because I would scarf the deliciousness down so quickly. Point is, the food is that good. After living on the west coast, I became use to fresh flour tortillas. So hearing Murray Hill was getting a breakfast taco spot that made tortillas in house got me. My current faves are the Texas Holdem, Prairie Dog and the Tumble Weed Tots. Tacos are a good portion, affordable, made to order and tasty. Also, who doesn't like a salsa bar? I keep coming back for more.

    Ashley M.

    This new calico cactus location on Murray Hill was a need! I have now been to both locations, I may have to say the Murray hill location takes the St Augustine as far as aesthetics and vibe. The build out of this location is gorgeous, especially if you are familiar with what it once was. The food was amazing, savory and flavorful, and the service from their staff was welcoming and very attentive. I ordered the new tumbleweed quesadilla

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    Super cute new place! I loved everything about it from the atmosphere to the food! Everyone there was nice also. Would definitely recommend!

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    Great spot for some awesome breakfast tacos! Also don't pass up the tumbleweed tots so good!

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    Everything was amazing!! The brisket scramble bowl was the winner. Definitely try this place out!

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